Are you ready to show the world your Halo gaming skills? Halo aficionados can sign up to compete in the Halo 3: ODST "Melee in Manhattan" tournament created by GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The retailer will hold in-store tournaments in more than 2,200 stores across the country on the latest installment of Halo - Halo 3: ODST.

The tournaments, which begin on Friday, Oct. 2, give players the opportunity to test their skills one-on-one with other contestants to determine each round one winner. The second round takes place on Friday, Oct. 9, and the third round on Friday, Oct. 23. Sixteen players from the third round will advance to the finals event, Halo 3: ODST "Melee in Manhattan," which will be held in New York in December. The overall tournament champion receives $5,000 cash.

All tournament game play will take place after store hours due to the game's mature rating. Contestants must be at least 17 years old to participate.

For additional tournament details and to obtain a list of official rules, visit a local GameStop retail location or http://www.gamestop.com/halo.

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