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THE XBOXALYPSE IS NOW

Join our live stream as we count down the final hours of original Xbox Live with Halo 2 and more!

By Giant Bomb Staff  |  April 14, 2010


 GAAAAAAAAAMES!
 GAAAAAAAAAMES!
With its seven-and-a-half year legacy soon coming to a close, tonight marks a certain end for Microsoft's online console service. After this, the original Xbox Live servers are going down--for good. No more Halo 2, no more... well, that's pretty much the big one. You get the idea. It's been a strong run for what has arguably been, for better or for worse, one of the most significant developments in the history of online gaming. But with the Xbox 360 so thoroughly replacing its predecessor, it has run its course, and now it's time to say goodbye.  
 
Join us, then, as we celebrate the memory of Xbox Live with our two-hour live stream extravaganza tonight from 10PM to Midnight PDT! We'll be playing loads of Halo 2 and other Xbox classics while taking your questions in the USTREAM chat below. And so, without further ado, LET THE XBOXALYPSE BEGIN!!! 
 
UPDATE: Now that our unintentional Xbox marathon has concluded, we've replaced the live stream here with an archived version of the first four-and-a-half hours of the show. Thanks to everyone who joined us, most likely to the detriment of their health and sanity!
   
  
     
Filed under: Halo 2, Xbox Live
637 Comments
Th3_Jameson April 14, 2010 at 8:01 p.m.
SNAP 
takua108on April 14, 2010 at 8:01 p.m.
Awesome!
neoepochon April 14, 2010 at 8:01 p.m.
This is going to be awesome.
You know what would be hilariously bad? If Microsoft also accidentally shut down the 360 servers as well. Also, I hope that doesn't happen, but if it does well...I'm the first to call it.
bjornoon April 14, 2010 at 8:02 p.m.
howdy
Jamboneson April 14, 2010 at 8:02 p.m.
Looking forward to it.
RobotHamsteron April 14, 2010 at 8:02 p.m.
@takua108 said:
" FIRST? "
Fail?
FluxWaveZon April 14, 2010 at 8:02 p.m.
Farewell, original XBL.  I won't miss you, though.
 
Whoa... there's a general "staff" username, now.
heaton April 14, 2010 at 8:02 p.m.
Throw some durgers on the grill!
Lieson April 14, 2010 at 8:02 p.m.
1v1 mlg lockout?
FesteringNeonon April 14, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.

WOOOOOOOO
MisuseOfLaserson April 14, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
Farewell, old friend.
JazzyJeffon April 14, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
J fucking Allard.
Redbullet685on April 14, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
Hope they post it later on the site because I wont be able to see it. Damn you SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JJOR64on April 14, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
Holy shit.  That banner is fucking awesome.
AlexMarraon April 14, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
Living on the East Coast sucks.
jakob187on April 14, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
If anyone sees a gamertag tonight with "Lansharx" on Halo 2...you'll know it's me and my friends.  = D
RobotHamsteron April 14, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
I love how they put J Allard in it.
AlwaysAngryon April 14, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
EVERY time I post in the chatbox it makes me log in! I AM LOGGED IN!!!
Ace829on April 14, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
Holy crap!
Skaldon April 14, 2010 at 8:04 p.m.
XBOX DEAD SON

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