Microsoft is giving Xbox Live members of the "Silver" class a chance to get out of the online gaming ghetto this weekend for a few rounds of Halo 3.

They're not just doing it out of the kindness of their hearts, mind you. Microsoft obviously wants you to experience the benefits of going Gold and maybe sell a few more Mythic map packs, just recently added to the Halo 3 multiplayer menu, along the way.

The free Halo 3 multiplayer weekend ends on Monday, April 13th at 9AM PST. Go on, get!

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