It looks like it's going to be an early Christmas this year guys, three months to be exact so start saving up. The finished Halo 3 code was released by Bungie Studios to manufacturers to start kicking out the retail versions. It's got all the crazy graphics and weapons and storyline that's come to be expected from Halo, but with a surprise addition, a versatile multiplayer map editor called the Forge, which lets you tinker with everything save basic level geometries. According to Brad Shoemaker over at Gamespot the Forge is one-part level editor and one-part Garry's Mod from Half-life 2, which sounds like it'll make for some insane raging multiplayer showdowns. The expected release date is September 25th and can be bought in-store just about everywhere. However if dealing with a mob doesn't sound too enticing you can also preorder Halo 3 online. Take a quick peek at the madness you're in for. Tags: halo, xbox 360, gamespot