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According to Eurogamer, about 20 gamers who were playing 'Halo 2' simply refrained from turning off their consoles on April 15th, which has allowed them to keep playing the game online. But, as you can imagine, the numbers have dwindled. Not because they can't stand up to this marathon gaming session, but because their consoles can't last. Overheated Xboxes and lost network connections ended a few gamers' online 'Halo 2' days, but according to Geekosystem, there were still 16 loyalists playing the game online as of Sunday afternoon.
We're not sure if Microsoft will boot these folks or just let them ride out in a blaze of glory (or in a smoke-filled room from an overheated console). However, we applaud their effort, dedication and moxie -- or insanity, depending on how you look at it. [From: Eurogamer, via: Geekosystem]
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Subscribe to commentsstrider_mt2kApr 27th 2010 7:24AM
...ye band of brothers...
sdfsgfsApr 27th 2010 2:58PM
Bunch of heroes right there
Deonna's a DorkApr 27th 2010 3:56PM
Microsoft should immortalize the 20 by using their online names/charecters in a future game release ( honorable mention or NPC characters?) ........
dmt10Apr 27th 2010 4:21PM
I'm one of the remaining few, my gamertag is Detenn. As of right now we believe there are 13 people left and we have had our xbox's on for 1 week and 5 days.
fukdDoodApr 27th 2010 5:37PM
very proud of you for hanging in there. it was retarded of them to do it
Thomas HoustonApr 27th 2010 6:05PM
@dmt10 Doing anything special to keep it from overheating?
mattApr 27th 2010 7:55PM
hey can we have a mailing address to send you more fans for free to keep your xbox alive?
man4ouApr 28th 2010 12:14AM
Is it's to late for the rest of us?
Whats the gaming like?? What happens if no one's online AKA the other 13 are pooping or sleeping or working?? Do you all contact and figure out what games to play when??
I need to know more
alexmodaresApr 27th 2010 7:05PM
let them play!
dmt10Apr 27th 2010 10:43PM
I'm not doing anything special, my box is elevated and doesn't have any clutter around it so that helps I guess. Maybe I'm just one of the lucky few who got a somewhat sturdy box haha.
Thomas HoustonApr 28th 2010 11:24AM
Still going strong?
Thomas HoustonMay 2nd 2010 1:30PM
anyone actually still playing?
FPSlackerApr 28th 2010 12:08AM
1: buy small aquarium and several gallons of mineral oil
2: dunk Xbox
3: ???
4: profit
lancethomasonApr 28th 2010 10:02PM
FWF'er?
NoahApr 28th 2010 4:35PM
Keep the lights on brave gamers. Maybe Microsoft will get the picture, though I doubt it. Still, there is always hope, and your the ones keeping it alive right now.
bayxsonicApr 28th 2010 6:50AM
Guys, see? Everything was well planned. MS made their console overheat ON PURPOSE! So when this moment came people won't last connected.
dsdsdsApr 28th 2010 8:47AM
this is why I play the ps3: no overheat, and no Xbox players.
Surgeon GeneralApr 28th 2010 12:31PM
I don't see why Microsoft thought this was a good idea, not only are they killing a great game, but they are doing huge damage to gamers everywhere. I don't play halo 2 much anymore, but it was fun to every once in a while load it up and have some nostalgic game time, now it's pretty much just a worthless disk.
Don't kill games.
Surgeon GeneralApr 28th 2010 12:44PM
And by "damage to gamers everywhere" I meant to say "damage to their reputation with gamers everywhere"
gruntruckerApr 28th 2010 1:44PM
Yes, MS should keep supporting EVERYTHING they ever made FOREVER, that's economically feasible.