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===Closing Ceremonies=== | ===Closing Ceremonies=== | ||
On April 15, 2010, the Halo 2 Multiplayer Servers were closed down by Microsoft. The reason for this shutdown originates from the fact that ''Halo 2'' was so hardwired into the Xbox LIVE service when it was released that it impedes the addition of new features being added on the Xbox 360 Console. To end the Game's nearly six year run, Bungie encouraged all their fans to play for one last evening on Wednesday, April 14 in the hours leading up to the game's final moments. 'The Did You Know...' | On April 15, 2010, the Halo 2 Multiplayer Servers were closed down by Microsoft. The reason for this shutdown originates from the fact that ''Halo 2'' was so hardwired into the Xbox LIVE service when it was released that it impedes the addition of new features being added on the Xbox 360 Console. To end the Game's nearly six year run, Bungie encouraged all their fans to play for one last evening on Wednesday, April 14 in the hours leading up to the game's final moments. 'The Did You Know...' section, which was originally used for tips on how to take advantage of the game's features warnings to modders and those trying to cheat the system. It was changed instead to display warm and humorous messages referencing many events of the game's run including the infamous [[Button Combos|BXB]] and other glitches or map oddities. The full list can be viewed below. Also, players who played online on April 14 will receive an exclusive Armor piece for the [[Halo Reach]] [[Halo Reach Beta|Beta]]. | ||
*Tired of annoying team mates? It's ok, use the handy mute feat... Oh wait, it hasn't been invented yet. | |||
*Thanks for playing. Seriously? More than five years after launch? You're awesome. | *Thanks for playing. Seriously? More than five years after launch? You're awesome. | ||
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*U R GARBAGE! Remember that you can send hateful messages to players from the Post Game Carnage report. "Oh, there you are!" | *U R GARBAGE! Remember that you can send hateful messages to players from the Post Game Carnage report. "Oh, there you are!" | ||
*Woosh! You know what would make this game more awesome? [[Jetpack | *Woosh! You know what would make this game more awesome? [[Jetpack]]s! | ||
*Honky Tonk! Honk your horn while driving the Warthog to alert your team mates that a ride is available! Or, you know, just to be irritating. | *Honky Tonk! Honk your horn while driving the Warthog to alert your team mates that a ride is available! Or, you know, just to be irritating. | ||
