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[[File:Vidmaster_achievements_thumb-3-.jpg|thumb|The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found on Halo 3.]]
[[File:Vidmaster_achievements_thumb-3-.jpg|thumb|The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found on Halo 3.]]


An '''Achievement''' is a reward bestowed and given to players when they accomplish notable gaming feats and overcome significant obstacles in Windows Games for Vista and the ''[[Xbox 360]]'' sets of games.
An '''Achievement''' is a reward bestowed and given to players when they accomplish notable gaming feats and overcome significant obstacles in videogames published for [[Games for Windows Live]] and the [[Xbox 360]] home console. Since the launch of the Xbox 360, it has been a mandatory requirement by [[Microsoft]] that all videogames published on the console (including 360 versions of multiplatform games) feature Achievements.  


Most Achievements also endow upon the player [[Gamerpoint]]s that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerscore]]. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/tips/achievements.htm</ref>
Most Achievements also endow upon the player [[Gamerpoint]]s that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerscore]]. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/tips/achievements.htm</ref>
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==''Halo 2 ''Vista Achievements==
==''Halo 2 ''Vista Achievements==
{{main|List of Achievements for Halo 2 Vista}}
{{main|List of Achievements for Halo 2 Vista}}
[[Halo 2 Vista]] was the first Halo game to contain achievements. Since ''[[Halo 2]]'' was released on the Xbox, it was not possible for the game to include achievements. However, achievements were added to the release of ''Halo 2'' as a game for Windows.
[[Halo 2 Vista|The PC version]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first ''Halo'' game to contain Achievements. Since ''Halo 2'' was released on the original Xbox, the Achievement system had not yet been invented. However, Achievements were added to the release of ''Halo 2'' as a game for Windows.


==''Halo 3'' Achievements==
==''Halo 3'' Achievements==
{{main|List of Achievements for Halo 3}}
{{main|List of Achievements for Halo 3}}
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', there are currently 79 achievements to unlock, worth a total of 1,750 Gamerscore. ''Halo 3'' was originally released with 49 achievements, worth 1,000 Gamerscore, but an additional 30 were added dealing with new [[downloadable content]]. Various achievements unlock [[Armor Permutations|armor permutations]] in ''Halo 3''.  
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', there are currently 79 Achievements to unlock, worth a total of 1,750 Gamerscore. ''Halo 3'' was originally released with 49 Achievements, worth the standard 1,000 Gamerscore, but an additional 30 were added dealing with new [[downloadable content]]. Various achievements unlock [[Armor Permutations|armor permutations]].  
{{Halo 3 Achievements}}
{{Halo 3 Achievements}}
==''Halo Wars'' Achievements==
58 Achievements appear in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', adding 1200 Gamerscore points<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-wars/achievements/ Halo Wars Achievements]</ref>. All of these Achievements are listed below.
{{Halo Wars Achievements}}


==''Halo 3: ODST'' Achievements==
==''Halo 3: ODST'' Achievements==
{{main|List of Achievements for Halo 3: ODST}}
{{main|List of Achievements for Halo 3: ODST}}
All achievements in ''Halo 3: ODST'' are listed below.
All Achievements in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' are listed below. Unlike the Achievements from ''Halo 3'', the actions required by several Achievements in ''ODST'' must be completed on specific levels in order to count. For example, the [[I Like Fire]] Achievement can only be unlocked on the [[Data Hive]] level.  


*Achievements which require one to kill enemies with a certain weapon have a red diamond in the background, while achievements which require one to complete a certain level have a light green circle in the background
*Achievements which require one to kill enemies with a certain weapon have a red diamond in the background, while achievements which require one to complete a certain level have a light green circle in the background
{{Halo 3: ODST Achievements}}
{{Halo 3: ODST Achievements}}


==''Halo Wars'' Achievements==
==''Halo Waypoint''==
58 achievements appear in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', adding 1200 Gamerscore points<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-wars/achievements/ Halo Wars Achievements]</ref>. All of these achievements are listed below.
It is worth noting that ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' has no Achievements in and of itself. This is likely due to the fact that because ''Waypoint'' contains no original gameplay, any Achievements granted by it would just be rewarding players again for accomplishments they had already completed. ''Waypoint'' instead has [[Halo Waypoint Awards|Awards]], achievable and viewable simply by accessing Waypoint after carrying out certain tasks in the various ''Halo'' games.
 
{{Halo Wars Achievements}}
 
==Halo Waypoint==
It is worth noting that Halo Waypoint has no achievements acquirable by its users. This is likely due to the fact that they would just be rewarding players extra for achievements they had already completed. Halo Waypoint instead has [[Halo Waypoint Awards|Awards]], achievable and viewable simply in the game itself.


==Halo: Reach==
==''Halo: Reach'' Achievements==
While not specified by name, it was confirmed in a recent weekly update on Bungie.net that completing achievements in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' will earn the player "credits" in the game.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie Weekly Update''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref>
While no Achievements were specified by name, it was confirmed in a recent weekly update on Bungie.net that completing Achievements in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' will earn the player "credits" in the game.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie Weekly Update''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref>


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