Halo 2's Master Chief conquers the desktop with Skinkers

Xbox, the videogame system from Microsoft, are using Skinkers technology to promote the eagerly awaited Halo 2.

06 September 2004

Desktop Master Chief will be available for download from both the official Xbox® website and Halo2.com. Microsoft® have also planned a banner ad campaign for the desktop agent to be rolled out across the web. Fans will be posted with regular news bulletins about the forthcoming game and can even pre-order Halo 2 from Master Chief's menu. Hints, tips, in-game footage and trailer videos, as well as exclusive competitions and offers will also be delivered to eager gamers. David Long, MD of Skinkers commented: "Skinkers is the perfect way to promote a major gaming event such as the release of Halo 2. Desktop Master Chief enables Xbox® to build a receptive, eager audience and increases anticipation by bringing a taster of the game direct to users' desktops".




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