VGKing on 07 November 2012
If you saw one of those early Halo 4 reviews, there's a high chance what you were seeing is what Microsoft wanted you too see.
Gametrailers Editor-in-Chief revealed on Twitter that footage restrictions weren't lifted until launch. He goes on to state how they weren't comfortable with that footage for obvious reasons so they were one of the last to review the game at launch.
Gametrailers gave Halo 4 a 9/10. Watch their original review here.
