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• The reason for the Halo 2 delay? Partial Nudity.

  Microsoft goofs as a potentially offensive picture makes its way into Halo 2 for Windows Vista, which is the reason for the game's recent nine-day delay.

• Halo 2 for Vista delayed yet again

  Wondering why you couldn't find a Windows version of Halo 2 in stores on Tuesday? Well, the answer is finally out - Microsoft has delayed the game's May release for a second time.

• Halo 2 Vista officially delayed

  According to a breaking message from Microsoft, last-minute changes to Halo 2 for Windows Vista will delay its release for an as-of-yet unknown period of time.

• PC version of Xbox Live set for May; Vista only

  Microsoft's 'Games for Windows - Live' is set to launch on May 8, but will only be compatible with Windows Vista.

• GDC: Halo 2 for PC hands-on; map editor and campaign analyzed

  Vicious Sid just had an opportunity to play the single-player campaign in Halo 2 for Windows Vista. But is it just more of the same?

• Microsoft clarifies: Halo 2 Vista won't be Direct X 10

  A Microsoft representative contacted GamePro today to clear up a few matters concerning the upcoming Windows Vista port of Halo 2...namely, that the game will support Direct X 9 visual effects, not the Direct X 10 effects

• First Images of Halo 2 on Windows Vista

  Microsoft has released the first images of Halo 2 running on Windows Vista, taken from a build shown at this year's Leipzig Games Convention.

• Bungie Speaks on Halo 2 PC, Confirms no PC/Xbox Gameplay

  In an interview featured on Bungie.net, Jo Clowes, the project lead behind Halo 2 for Windows Vista, confirms that the much-anticipated PC port will not be compatible with the Xbox version's enormously popular online modes.

• Microsoft Sources: Halo 2 on Windows Vista in Early 2007

  Halo 2 is likely to arrive on the PC in early 2007, say Microsoft sources, and it's not likely to feature cross-platform, PC-to-Xbox gameplay. With Microsoft putting a huge emphasis on the built-in map editing tools, is Halo 2 destined to spawn the next Counter-Strike?