Microsoft has revealed a new Halo: Reach live-action short titled "Deliver Hope," depicting Team Noble defending the planet Reach from the invading Covenant. An extended version of the Noam Murro-directed piece will be available on September 6 on Youtube.

The short can be viewed at Halo.Xbox.com, on Halo Waypoint, and on Bungie.net. The "Deliver Hope" campaign will then hit major networks starting August 29, including CBS, NBC, FOX, Comedy Central, and SyFy.

Fans gearing up for the September 14 release can head to  RememberReach.com to check out a collection of live-action shorts depicting Reach shortly before the Covenant invasion.

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"Halo: Reach" is now available for pre-order at participating retailers worldwide in Standard, Limited and Legendary editions. Additionally, a stunning lineup of custom-designed "Halo: Reach" hardware products are also currently available for pre-order. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle will be available day and date with "Halo: Reach" on Sept. 14, along with the "Halo: Reach" Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset. As a special bonus, fans can receive a token to unlock an exclusive in-game Spartan Recon Helmet by picking up a copy of the game on launch day at North American retail stores, and outside of North America by making a pre-order reservation at participating retailers.

Official Site: Halo.Xbox.com