The first major tournament for Bungie Studios' Halo 3 is being lined up for this year's G-Kon 2. In case you've never heard about it, G-Kon is a gaming, anime and sci-fi & fantasy convention with the emphasis being on the gaming side of things.

The Halo 3 tournament is going to take place on September 29, so that gives potential entrants four days to get their chops up to speed. Of course, beta testers will probably have a bit of an edge, but hey, you never know. For an added edge - and to ensure that you get to play - bring your own controller.

There are three divisions in the tournament: 1v1, 4v4 Capture the Flag, and the Hardcore Invitational. Prizes include a copy of Halo 3, four US$ 50 gift cards, and a Halo 3 Xbox 360 respectively. Registration is pegged at US$ 15 per event for the 1v1 and 4v4 divisions. Registrations for the Hardcore Invitational is at US$ 25.

For more info on the tournament including pre-registration details, a full schedule and general tournament rules, click on the Read link below. G-Kon 2 takes place on September 28 until September 30 at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, TX.