Intended to be given away in promotional contests, several codes that allow entry into the Halo 3 beta were distributed between participating European fansites in Microsoft's Xbox Community Network. Unfortunately, the intended use came into stark opposition with one website's more greed-oriented approach, namely selling the codes for a quick profit. According to BritXbox, the offending site hasn't been named, but their actions were enough to make Microsoft wag their fingers and type a scolding e-mail for all members of the network."If your site is found to be one of the offenders you will not receive any beta codes and will be removed from the XCN with immediate effect," it says. "We will also ensure that Microsoft will no longer have any involvement with your site." It concludes by underlining how "shocked" Microsoft is by the site's money-grab. Really? They're shocked by a couple of human beings biting the hand that feeds them and cashing in on one of the most anticipated games of 2007? Or is that being too cynical?
While we're asking so many questions, let's put this one out there: Would you pay for a guaranteed spot in the Halo 3 beta? How much do you think it's worth?
[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy, Hexus]
