The Halo Reach checklist for both Halo Reach Eve (September 13th, 2010) and Halo Reach Day (September 14th, 2010).

1. Identify closest midnight release event at local game store
2. Pre-order Halo Reach Legendary Edition
3. Pay for Halo Reach Legendary Edition pre-order in full
4. Take back-up photocopy of pre-order purchase receipt for game pickup
5. Keep original pre-order receipt in wallet
6. Place back-up photocopy in safe place
7. Have credit card in wallet for emergency during midnight release event
8. Keep cash in wallet in case credit card is needed and fails during midnight release event
9. Review midnight release agenda with local game store manager
10. Make sure phone number of file with local game store is correct (this is usually the primary method of pre-order identification)
11. Make sure drivers license is in wallet (may get carded during game pick-up)
12. Set out comfortable clothes for midnight release event
13. Make sure car keys are placed in easy to remember location
14. Place wallet in pocket of pants
15. Fill pocket in pants to insure wallet is in there
16. Set out extra set of clothes and clean-up supplies in case bodily discharge event happens during game (e.g. pee your pants from opening cinematic hotness)
17. Pee before leaving for midnight release
18. Avatar dressed in Halo attire
19. Avatar has Halo-related prop
20. Profile motto set to something Halo-related
21. Xbox 360 dashboard theme set to a Premium Halo Theme
22. All Bungie ViDocs downloaded to Xbox 360
23. Watch all Bungie ViDocs
24. Computer desktop wallpaper set to something Halo-related
25. Bungie.net service record added to favorites
26. Windows Live ID linked to Bungie.net service record
27. Back-up copy of Halo Reach pre-ordered on Amazon with release-day delivery in the event primary copy gets damaged
28. Identify secondary back-up vehicle incase primary vehicle has issues
29. Maintenance tune-up complete in primary and secondary vehicle
30. Gas tank is full in primary and secondary vehicle
31. Battery charged in primary and secondary vehicle
32. Tire pressure in primary and secondary vehicle at recommended PSI
33. Insure tires in both primary and secondary vehicle are in good shape
34. Back-up driver identified in case of broken leg or other injury that would prevent motor vehicle operation
35. Favorite music selected for drive to local video game store
36. Cell phone fully charged for midnight release event
37. Cell phone drop-out zones identified on route to and from local video game store
38. Quickest route to local game store mapped and tested for accuracy
39. Traffic signal pattern memorized and accounted for during drive home to insure quickest return
40. Speed limit memorized on various streets to and from local video game store
41. Speed limit leveraged during travels, but not exceeded to avoid wasted time being pulled over by police
42. Spouse or back-up drive trained in the case of immediate assistance needed (e.g. if a flat tire occurs on the way home from local game store, spouse should know to rush immediately to location and switch vehicles allowing game owner to continue home while spouse changes the flat)
43. No Taco Bell or other stomach upsetting foods consumed within poop cycle’s time frame of Halo Reach Eve
44. Insure Xbox Live Gold membership is not set to expire
45. Profile set as default with auto-login enabled
46. Controller fully charged
47. New set of batteries ready just in case (package opened with battery units easily accessible)
48. Controller already in-sync with Xbox 360 console
49. Secondary controller available as back-up
50. Secondary controller in-sync with Xbox 360 console
51. Secondary controller fully charged
52. Xbox Live headset charged and ready
53. Any disc removed from console disc tray
54. Correct audio/video inputs set on HDTV
55. Correct audio/video inputs set on sound system
56. Subwoofer powered on
57. Audio levels set
58. Speaker system tested for sweet spot
59. If applicable, universal remote preset to activity for launching components
60. Gaming area clean
61. Display area ready for Legendary Edition’s McFarlane Noble Team statue
62. House environmental conditions set to ideal level (e.g. AC/heater degrees)
63. Sharp object, such as a knife, easily accessible for unboxing
64. Arrangements made at work for absence (e.g. paid-time-off form submitted and approved)
65. Electric bill paid
66. Internet bill paid
67. House payment paid
68. DVD disc cleaning kit available if needed
69. Internet speed test complete and at acceptable level
70. IM set to “busy”
71. IM nickname set to “I’m playing Halo Reach, leave me alone!”
72. Ringer turned off on landline phone
73. After home from game pick-up, cell phone powered off (anyone that needs to contact you should be playing Halo Reach online)
74. Path and game station clear of obstacles that could distract from unboxing and playing
75. Assortment of snacks purchased and laid out in organized fashion on kitchen table
76. Caffeinated drinks purchased
77. Caffeinated drinks in refrigerator 24-hours prior to Halo Reach Eve
78. Coaster next to gaming station
79.  Napkins ready for easy clean-up if snacking occurs
80. Pre-made meals ready for consumption over next 24-hours
81. If applicable, babysitter and back-up babysitter setup for next 24-hours
82. If applicable, babysitter fees paid in advanced
83. If applicable, spouse fully aware of agenda for midnight release
84. If applicable, spouse also fully aware of activities surrounding next 24-hours
85. “Do not disturb” sign on door to gaming room or front door of house if gaming in the living room
86. Spare Xbox 360 on standby in case of RRoD of primary gaming console
87. This checklist printed and pen available to check off to-dos in this checklist
88. All meetings, weddings, family reunions, doctor’s appointments, school-related activates, work presentations, conference calls, etc canceled for next 24-hours
89. Arrive at local game store for midnight release event hours early to secure spot at front of the line
90. Pick up copy of Halo Reach Legendary Edition
91. Do not talk to anyone after securing your copy of Halo Reach
92. Move at a brisk pace immediately towards vehicle
93. During return to car, attempt to conceal large Halo Reach Legendary Edition box to help prevent unlawful thoughts from surrounding civilians
94. Return home
95. Lock all doors to prevent theft of Halo Reach
96. Power on entertainment system
97. Pray for no RRoD
98. Power on controller
99. Be extremely delicate and careful during unboxing of Halo Reach Legendary Edition
100. Remove Halo Reach game from custom ONI data module case
101. Extract Halo Reach disc by pressing small, round DVD jewel case button
102. Eject Xbox 360 disc tray
103.  Insert Halo Reach disc into  Xbox 360 disc tray
104. Close Xbox 360 disc tray
105. Admire cool Xbox 360 dashboard Halo Reach game cover art
106. Install Halo Reach
107. When installation is less than 10%, bring cold drink and snacks into gaming area
108. When installation is between 10-20%, look through game manual
109. When installation is between 20-30%, set out bonus redemption cards
110. When installation is between 30-40%, remove token perforated covers from redemption cards
111. When installation is between 40-50%, go pee
112. When installation is between 60-70%, set Noble Team statue in display area
113. When installation is between 70-80%, examine other Legendary Edition goodies, like the Spartan II patch and ONI security badge
114. When installation is between 80-90%, skim through Dr. Hasley’s personal notes and documents
115. When installation is between 90-100%, close eyes, take deep breath and prepare for gaming bliss
116. When installation is complete, launch game
117. “Welcome to the last day of the rest of your life!”