Microsoft has admitted that it is investing in a considerable amount of marketing for Halo: Reach.

Bungie's swansong has some tough this year with the likes of Call of Duty: but wants to make sure that Reach comes out on top.

Microsoft's entertainment and devices director, Stephen McGill explained: "Halo: Reach is extremely important for us. Not just from a revenue and business perspective, but Halo is such an iconic franchise, and one that has delivered huge innovation with every release. It's a game that's extremely close to our hearts."

He added: "The marketing campaign for sees a 60 percent increase over what was spent on Halo 3."

Thanks MCV.

By Ewan Aiton