Halo Reach: the first screenshots

It, if the current plan is followed, marks Bungie's exit from the gaming franchise that made its name. And thus this Christmas' Halo Reach is set to mark a pivotal moment in the franchise, as Halo and Bungie go their separate ways.

But there's still this one last hurrah, and Microsoft has now released the first six screenshots from the game. Details of the game are still being kept fairly sketchy, short of the fact that it'll be out in the autumn. And as you might expect, we'll keep you posted...