The marketing ball has started to move forward for Halo: Reach. Last night, we all saw a real glimpse on what to expect from the first-person shooter, thanks to a trailer and I must say — it was rather impressive. I’m sure some of the hardcore Halo fans who are anticipating the beta — which if you bought ODST, you are already invited — are wondering when it will be released. If you are one of those folks, and are hoping to see it soon because Microsoft, along with Bungie have released the trailer — you might want to stop doing that. Saying it is a long time before the public gets its hands on it, is a little unfair to write. That’s because it all depends on what you think a long time is.

IGN is reporting that the Halo: Reach beta is schedule to launch sometime this spring; although a specific date has yet to be revealed. According to the site, gamers will be playing the beta it in the early half of the spring. So to some, it’s not that long of a wait. They could look at it this way; in Just a few more days it’s officially winter and the next season will be the spring and that’s when the beta should be out. However, it should be noted the winter is the longest season of the year.