Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Call of Duty 3 has been awesome. There hasn't been anything revolutionary about the gameplay, but the sound effects and graphics, along with what you've come to expect from COD, has been terrific. Definitely worth checking out
Bungie Studios Prepares ?Halo? Nation to Finish the Fight
Groundbreaking worldwide ?Halo 3? public beta and ?Halo 2? maps exclusively for Xbox Live on Xbox 360 coming in spring; first ?Halo 3? TV ad coming this December.
REDMOND, Wash. ? Nov. 15, 2006 ? On the fifth anniversary of the release of the landmark Xbox® video game ?Halo®,? Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today celebrated the milestone by announcing an exclusive hands-on experience with ?Halo 3,? one of the industry?s most anticipated sequels. The Xbox Live® multiplayer public beta, which is a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3,? is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on the Xbox 360? video game and entertainment system.
In addition, Microsoft and Bungie confirmed today that consumers will be able to experience the ?Halo? universe this holiday season through a one-time airing of a stirring, 60-second ?Halo 3? teaser ad. And finally it was announced that the new, premium downloadable content for ?Halo 2,? exclusive to Xbox 360, is scheduled for release in spring 2007.
?The ?Halo? Nation has a nearly insatiable desire,? said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. ?We hope a taste of advance ?Halo 3? gameplay satisfies some of their appetite as we count down to the game?s launch later in 2007.?
Expanding on everything that has made the ?Halo? franchise so widely recognized, the final version of ?Halo 3? will provide a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements, available only through Xbox 360, the leading next-generation video game entertainment system. Via the Xbox Live multiplayer public beta, a first of its kind for the ?Halo? franchise, gamers will be able to play online via Microsoft?s premier online entertainment network and participate in a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3.? This beta also represents an opportunity for gamers worldwide to participate in the development of ?Halo 3.? Through the resulting feedback, Bungie Studios will be able to further refine and hone the end result of ?Halo 3.?
Unveiled earlier this year at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, ?Halo 3? represents the third chapter in the ?Halo? trilogy, an international award-winning action series that grew into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.7 million units worldwide, which equals nearly $700 million in sales, and logging in excess of 800 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live.
On Dec. 4, the special 60-second ?Halo 3? advertising spot will be broadcast, one time only, on ESPN?s ?Monday Night Football.? The ad, created by advertising agency McCann Erickson, will provide viewers with a unique and compelling look at Master Chief and the world of ?Halo 3.? It is easily one of the most anticipated ads of the year and promises to be the biggest event in appointment advertising this year. It underscores the innovative approach and driving influence the ?Halo? franchise has commanded. The television spot will also be available for download exclusively for Xbox 360 users via Xbox Live Marketplace.
In addition, gamers who have jumped in to Xbox 360 will be able to join legions of Xbox fans next spring in all-new multiplayer maps for ?Halo 2? available for download through Xbox Live Marketplace. The exclusive ?Halo 2? content will bring new experiences and excitement to the seminal sequel that made entertainment retail history in its first 24 hours ? with $125 million in sales ? and that boasts more than four billion online matches since its release in November 2004.
?Since its original release, ?Halo 2? has redefined online play, delivering superior multiplayer capabilities in addition to an incredible social experience, and nurturing a constantly growing community through Xbox Live,? said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. ?After five years of rabid fan interest in the ?Halo? franchise and with more than 4 million users and counting on Xbox Live worldwide, this is the perfect time to invite fans to join the global ?Halo? phenomenon.?
Next-generation high-definition visuals; enhanced artificial intelligence; an advanced real-time lighting engine; and new weapons, characters and challenges are just a few examples of the evolution of design and technology in ?Halo 3.? These improvements are designed to give gamers an unparalleled experience and tell an even more compelling and engrossing story. Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, ?Halo 3? builds on the unique social multiplayer experience of ?Halo 2? and promises to expand the innovative and evolving online gameplay and community of ?Halo 2? on Xbox Live. In this third chapter of the ?Halo? trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
Originally posted by: ivol07
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Announced and some new 360 only Halo 2 maps.
Bungie Studios Prepares ?Halo? Nation to Finish the Fight
Groundbreaking worldwide ?Halo 3? public beta and ?Halo 2? maps exclusively for Xbox Live on Xbox 360 coming in spring; first ?Halo 3? TV ad coming this December.
REDMOND, Wash. ? Nov. 15, 2006 ? On the fifth anniversary of the release of the landmark Xbox® video game ?Halo®,? Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today celebrated the milestone by announcing an exclusive hands-on experience with ?Halo 3,? one of the industry?s most anticipated sequels. The Xbox Live® multiplayer public beta, which is a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3,? is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on the Xbox 360? video game and entertainment system.
In addition, Microsoft and Bungie confirmed today that consumers will be able to experience the ?Halo? universe this holiday season through a one-time airing of a stirring, 60-second ?Halo 3? teaser ad. And finally it was announced that the new, premium downloadable content for ?Halo 2,? exclusive to Xbox 360, is scheduled for release in spring 2007.
?The ?Halo? Nation has a nearly insatiable desire,? said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. ?We hope a taste of advance ?Halo 3? gameplay satisfies some of their appetite as we count down to the game?s launch later in 2007.?
Expanding on everything that has made the ?Halo? franchise so widely recognized, the final version of ?Halo 3? will provide a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements, available only through Xbox 360, the leading next-generation video game entertainment system. Via the Xbox Live multiplayer public beta, a first of its kind for the ?Halo? franchise, gamers will be able to play online via Microsoft?s premier online entertainment network and participate in a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3.? This beta also represents an opportunity for gamers worldwide to participate in the development of ?Halo 3.? Through the resulting feedback, Bungie Studios will be able to further refine and hone the end result of ?Halo 3.?
Unveiled earlier this year at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, ?Halo 3? represents the third chapter in the ?Halo? trilogy, an international award-winning action series that grew into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.7 million units worldwide, which equals nearly $700 million in sales, and logging in excess of 800 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live.
On Dec. 4, the special 60-second ?Halo 3? advertising spot will be broadcast, one time only, on ESPN?s ?Monday Night Football.? The ad, created by advertising agency McCann Erickson, will provide viewers with a unique and compelling look at Master Chief and the world of ?Halo 3.? It is easily one of the most anticipated ads of the year and promises to be the biggest event in appointment advertising this year. It underscores the innovative approach and driving influence the ?Halo? franchise has commanded. The television spot will also be available for download exclusively for Xbox 360 users via Xbox Live Marketplace.
In addition, gamers who have jumped in to Xbox 360 will be able to join legions of Xbox fans next spring in all-new multiplayer maps for ?Halo 2? available for download through Xbox Live Marketplace. The exclusive ?Halo 2? content will bring new experiences and excitement to the seminal sequel that made entertainment retail history in its first 24 hours ? with $125 million in sales ? and that boasts more than four billion online matches since its release in November 2004.
?Since its original release, ?Halo 2? has redefined online play, delivering superior multiplayer capabilities in addition to an incredible social experience, and nurturing a constantly growing community through Xbox Live,? said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. ?After five years of rabid fan interest in the ?Halo? franchise and with more than 4 million users and counting on Xbox Live worldwide, this is the perfect time to invite fans to join the global ?Halo? phenomenon.?
Next-generation high-definition visuals; enhanced artificial intelligence; an advanced real-time lighting engine; and new weapons, characters and challenges are just a few examples of the evolution of design and technology in ?Halo 3.? These improvements are designed to give gamers an unparalleled experience and tell an even more compelling and engrossing story. Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, ?Halo 3? builds on the unique social multiplayer experience of ?Halo 2? and promises to expand the innovative and evolving online gameplay and community of ?Halo 2? on Xbox Live. In this third chapter of the ?Halo? trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
Originally posted by: purbeast0
this is a stupid fvcking idea ...
after reading the latest EGM issue with the huge halo 3, and hearing this demo crap, my hopes for halo 3 are slowly diminishing. why the hell would they waste time on putting a demo together, when ...
a. it takes away from development time. demos take time to put together and take away from development time, which can be months. if you've seen the halo 2 bonus dvd they talk about the halo 2 demo for e3 taking away a lot of time from h2 development.
b. why have a demo for a game they wont have any problems selling?
god this is a dumb move. this, on top of the stupid man cannon, not fixing weapon respawns, and not including the pistol, along with graphics that look slightly better than halo2, really make me lose faith in bungie and halo 3.
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: ivol07
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Announced and some new 360 only Halo 2 maps.
Bungie Studios Prepares ?Halo? Nation to Finish the Fight
Groundbreaking worldwide ?Halo 3? public beta and ?Halo 2? maps exclusively for Xbox Live on Xbox 360 coming in spring; first ?Halo 3? TV ad coming this December.
REDMOND, Wash. ? Nov. 15, 2006 ? On the fifth anniversary of the release of the landmark Xbox® video game ?Halo®,? Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today celebrated the milestone by announcing an exclusive hands-on experience with ?Halo 3,? one of the industry?s most anticipated sequels. The Xbox Live® multiplayer public beta, which is a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3,? is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on the Xbox 360? video game and entertainment system.
In addition, Microsoft and Bungie confirmed today that consumers will be able to experience the ?Halo? universe this holiday season through a one-time airing of a stirring, 60-second ?Halo 3? teaser ad. And finally it was announced that the new, premium downloadable content for ?Halo 2,? exclusive to Xbox 360, is scheduled for release in spring 2007.
?The ?Halo? Nation has a nearly insatiable desire,? said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. ?We hope a taste of advance ?Halo 3? gameplay satisfies some of their appetite as we count down to the game?s launch later in 2007.?
Expanding on everything that has made the ?Halo? franchise so widely recognized, the final version of ?Halo 3? will provide a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements, available only through Xbox 360, the leading next-generation video game entertainment system. Via the Xbox Live multiplayer public beta, a first of its kind for the ?Halo? franchise, gamers will be able to play online via Microsoft?s premier online entertainment network and participate in a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3.? This beta also represents an opportunity for gamers worldwide to participate in the development of ?Halo 3.? Through the resulting feedback, Bungie Studios will be able to further refine and hone the end result of ?Halo 3.?
Unveiled earlier this year at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, ?Halo 3? represents the third chapter in the ?Halo? trilogy, an international award-winning action series that grew into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.7 million units worldwide, which equals nearly $700 million in sales, and logging in excess of 800 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live.
On Dec. 4, the special 60-second ?Halo 3? advertising spot will be broadcast, one time only, on ESPN?s ?Monday Night Football.? The ad, created by advertising agency McCann Erickson, will provide viewers with a unique and compelling look at Master Chief and the world of ?Halo 3.? It is easily one of the most anticipated ads of the year and promises to be the biggest event in appointment advertising this year. It underscores the innovative approach and driving influence the ?Halo? franchise has commanded. The television spot will also be available for download exclusively for Xbox 360 users via Xbox Live Marketplace.
In addition, gamers who have jumped in to Xbox 360 will be able to join legions of Xbox fans next spring in all-new multiplayer maps for ?Halo 2? available for download through Xbox Live Marketplace. The exclusive ?Halo 2? content will bring new experiences and excitement to the seminal sequel that made entertainment retail history in its first 24 hours ? with $125 million in sales ? and that boasts more than four billion online matches since its release in November 2004.
?Since its original release, ?Halo 2? has redefined online play, delivering superior multiplayer capabilities in addition to an incredible social experience, and nurturing a constantly growing community through Xbox Live,? said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. ?After five years of rabid fan interest in the ?Halo? franchise and with more than 4 million users and counting on Xbox Live worldwide, this is the perfect time to invite fans to join the global ?Halo? phenomenon.?
Next-generation high-definition visuals; enhanced artificial intelligence; an advanced real-time lighting engine; and new weapons, characters and challenges are just a few examples of the evolution of design and technology in ?Halo 3.? These improvements are designed to give gamers an unparalleled experience and tell an even more compelling and engrossing story. Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, ?Halo 3? builds on the unique social multiplayer experience of ?Halo 2? and promises to expand the innovative and evolving online gameplay and community of ?Halo 2? on Xbox Live. In this third chapter of the ?Halo? trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
this is a stupid fvcking idea ...
after reading the latest EGM issue with the huge halo 3, and hearing this demo crap, my hopes for halo 3 are slowly diminishing. why the hell would they waste time on putting a demo together, when ...
a. it takes away from development time. demos take time to put together and take away from development time, which can be months. if you've seen the halo 2 bonus dvd they talk about the halo 2 demo for e3 taking away a lot of time from h2 development.
b. why have a demo for a game they wont have any problems selling?
god this is a dumb move. this, on top of the stupid man cannon, not fixing weapon respawns, and not including the pistol, along with graphics that look slightly better than halo2, really make me lose faith in bungie and halo 3.
Originally posted by: rsd
Pure marketing but it will appease the gamers too. I guarantee you it will be one of the most played online games on the 360/live.
Originally posted by: rsd
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: ivol07
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Announced and some new 360 only Halo 2 maps.
Bungie Studios Prepares ?Halo? Nation to Finish the Fight
Groundbreaking worldwide ?Halo 3? public beta and ?Halo 2? maps exclusively for Xbox Live on Xbox 360 coming in spring; first ?Halo 3? TV ad coming this December.
REDMOND, Wash. ? Nov. 15, 2006 ? On the fifth anniversary of the release of the landmark Xbox® video game ?Halo®,? Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today celebrated the milestone by announcing an exclusive hands-on experience with ?Halo 3,? one of the industry?s most anticipated sequels. The Xbox Live® multiplayer public beta, which is a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3,? is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on the Xbox 360? video game and entertainment system.
In addition, Microsoft and Bungie confirmed today that consumers will be able to experience the ?Halo? universe this holiday season through a one-time airing of a stirring, 60-second ?Halo 3? teaser ad. And finally it was announced that the new, premium downloadable content for ?Halo 2,? exclusive to Xbox 360, is scheduled for release in spring 2007.
?The ?Halo? Nation has a nearly insatiable desire,? said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. ?We hope a taste of advance ?Halo 3? gameplay satisfies some of their appetite as we count down to the game?s launch later in 2007.?
Expanding on everything that has made the ?Halo? franchise so widely recognized, the final version of ?Halo 3? will provide a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements, available only through Xbox 360, the leading next-generation video game entertainment system. Via the Xbox Live multiplayer public beta, a first of its kind for the ?Halo? franchise, gamers will be able to play online via Microsoft?s premier online entertainment network and participate in a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3.? This beta also represents an opportunity for gamers worldwide to participate in the development of ?Halo 3.? Through the resulting feedback, Bungie Studios will be able to further refine and hone the end result of ?Halo 3.?
Unveiled earlier this year at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, ?Halo 3? represents the third chapter in the ?Halo? trilogy, an international award-winning action series that grew into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.7 million units worldwide, which equals nearly $700 million in sales, and logging in excess of 800 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live.
On Dec. 4, the special 60-second ?Halo 3? advertising spot will be broadcast, one time only, on ESPN?s ?Monday Night Football.? The ad, created by advertising agency McCann Erickson, will provide viewers with a unique and compelling look at Master Chief and the world of ?Halo 3.? It is easily one of the most anticipated ads of the year and promises to be the biggest event in appointment advertising this year. It underscores the innovative approach and driving influence the ?Halo? franchise has commanded. The television spot will also be available for download exclusively for Xbox 360 users via Xbox Live Marketplace.
In addition, gamers who have jumped in to Xbox 360 will be able to join legions of Xbox fans next spring in all-new multiplayer maps for ?Halo 2? available for download through Xbox Live Marketplace. The exclusive ?Halo 2? content will bring new experiences and excitement to the seminal sequel that made entertainment retail history in its first 24 hours ? with $125 million in sales ? and that boasts more than four billion online matches since its release in November 2004.
?Since its original release, ?Halo 2? has redefined online play, delivering superior multiplayer capabilities in addition to an incredible social experience, and nurturing a constantly growing community through Xbox Live,? said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. ?After five years of rabid fan interest in the ?Halo? franchise and with more than 4 million users and counting on Xbox Live worldwide, this is the perfect time to invite fans to join the global ?Halo? phenomenon.?
Next-generation high-definition visuals; enhanced artificial intelligence; an advanced real-time lighting engine; and new weapons, characters and challenges are just a few examples of the evolution of design and technology in ?Halo 3.? These improvements are designed to give gamers an unparalleled experience and tell an even more compelling and engrossing story. Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, ?Halo 3? builds on the unique social multiplayer experience of ?Halo 2? and promises to expand the innovative and evolving online gameplay and community of ?Halo 2? on Xbox Live. In this third chapter of the ?Halo? trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
this is a stupid fvcking idea ...
after reading the latest EGM issue with the huge halo 3, and hearing this demo crap, my hopes for halo 3 are slowly diminishing. why the hell would they waste time on putting a demo together, when ...
a. it takes away from development time. demos take time to put together and take away from development time, which can be months. if you've seen the halo 2 bonus dvd they talk about the halo 2 demo for e3 taking away a lot of time from h2 development.
b. why have a demo for a game they wont have any problems selling?
god this is a dumb move. this, on top of the stupid man cannon, not fixing weapon respawns, and not including the pistol, along with graphics that look slightly better than halo2, really make me lose faith in bungie and halo 3.
I couldn't disagree more with you frankly.
This is a pure marketing move. Likely the demo/beta would have been made anyway for testing purposes; The resources are not the limiting factor. This is to get the hype out, but even more importantly keep MS/360 in the news vs the PS3.
Pure marketing but it will appease the gamers too. I guarantee you it will be one of the most played online games on the 360/live.
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: rsd
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: ivol07
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Announced and some new 360 only Halo 2 maps.
Bungie Studios Prepares ?Halo? Nation to Finish the Fight
Groundbreaking worldwide ?Halo 3? public beta and ?Halo 2? maps exclusively for Xbox Live on Xbox 360 coming in spring; first ?Halo 3? TV ad coming this December.
REDMOND, Wash. ? Nov. 15, 2006 ? On the fifth anniversary of the release of the landmark Xbox® video game ?Halo®,? Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today celebrated the milestone by announcing an exclusive hands-on experience with ?Halo 3,? one of the industry?s most anticipated sequels. The Xbox Live® multiplayer public beta, which is a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3,? is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on the Xbox 360? video game and entertainment system.
In addition, Microsoft and Bungie confirmed today that consumers will be able to experience the ?Halo? universe this holiday season through a one-time airing of a stirring, 60-second ?Halo 3? teaser ad. And finally it was announced that the new, premium downloadable content for ?Halo 2,? exclusive to Xbox 360, is scheduled for release in spring 2007.
?The ?Halo? Nation has a nearly insatiable desire,? said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. ?We hope a taste of advance ?Halo 3? gameplay satisfies some of their appetite as we count down to the game?s launch later in 2007.?
Expanding on everything that has made the ?Halo? franchise so widely recognized, the final version of ?Halo 3? will provide a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements, available only through Xbox 360, the leading next-generation video game entertainment system. Via the Xbox Live multiplayer public beta, a first of its kind for the ?Halo? franchise, gamers will be able to play online via Microsoft?s premier online entertainment network and participate in a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of ?Halo 3.? This beta also represents an opportunity for gamers worldwide to participate in the development of ?Halo 3.? Through the resulting feedback, Bungie Studios will be able to further refine and hone the end result of ?Halo 3.?
Unveiled earlier this year at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, ?Halo 3? represents the third chapter in the ?Halo? trilogy, an international award-winning action series that grew into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.7 million units worldwide, which equals nearly $700 million in sales, and logging in excess of 800 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live.
On Dec. 4, the special 60-second ?Halo 3? advertising spot will be broadcast, one time only, on ESPN?s ?Monday Night Football.? The ad, created by advertising agency McCann Erickson, will provide viewers with a unique and compelling look at Master Chief and the world of ?Halo 3.? It is easily one of the most anticipated ads of the year and promises to be the biggest event in appointment advertising this year. It underscores the innovative approach and driving influence the ?Halo? franchise has commanded. The television spot will also be available for download exclusively for Xbox 360 users via Xbox Live Marketplace.
In addition, gamers who have jumped in to Xbox 360 will be able to join legions of Xbox fans next spring in all-new multiplayer maps for ?Halo 2? available for download through Xbox Live Marketplace. The exclusive ?Halo 2? content will bring new experiences and excitement to the seminal sequel that made entertainment retail history in its first 24 hours ? with $125 million in sales ? and that boasts more than four billion online matches since its release in November 2004.
?Since its original release, ?Halo 2? has redefined online play, delivering superior multiplayer capabilities in addition to an incredible social experience, and nurturing a constantly growing community through Xbox Live,? said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. ?After five years of rabid fan interest in the ?Halo? franchise and with more than 4 million users and counting on Xbox Live worldwide, this is the perfect time to invite fans to join the global ?Halo? phenomenon.?
Next-generation high-definition visuals; enhanced artificial intelligence; an advanced real-time lighting engine; and new weapons, characters and challenges are just a few examples of the evolution of design and technology in ?Halo 3.? These improvements are designed to give gamers an unparalleled experience and tell an even more compelling and engrossing story. Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, ?Halo 3? builds on the unique social multiplayer experience of ?Halo 2? and promises to expand the innovative and evolving online gameplay and community of ?Halo 2? on Xbox Live. In this third chapter of the ?Halo? trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
this is a stupid fvcking idea ...
after reading the latest EGM issue with the huge halo 3, and hearing this demo crap, my hopes for halo 3 are slowly diminishing. why the hell would they waste time on putting a demo together, when ...
a. it takes away from development time. demos take time to put together and take away from development time, which can be months. if you've seen the halo 2 bonus dvd they talk about the halo 2 demo for e3 taking away a lot of time from h2 development.
b. why have a demo for a game they wont have any problems selling?
god this is a dumb move. this, on top of the stupid man cannon, not fixing weapon respawns, and not including the pistol, along with graphics that look slightly better than halo2, really make me lose faith in bungie and halo 3.
I couldn't disagree more with you frankly.
This is a pure marketing move. Likely the demo/beta would have been made anyway for testing purposes; The resources are not the limiting factor. This is to get the hype out, but even more importantly keep MS/360 in the news vs the PS3.
Pure marketing but it will appease the gamers too. I guarantee you it will be one of the most played online games on the 360/live.
Agreed. Despite the naysayers, it'll still be the most popular game on the XBox 360, by far. Definitely so on Live! There still hasn't been a killer Live! app on the 360. GoW is above average at best. R6:V should be pretty good and I'm sure I'll be playing that a lot, assuming I'll have free time.
Originally posted by: purbeast0
to each their own
Halo 2 was an awesome game, but it was so greatly flawed. it was something i didn't notice until I got much better at the game and played with people who were good. It was such a noob-friendly game, and from the looks of Halo 3 so far, it looks like it's going to be even more "noob-friendly" than Halo 2 was.
and to say GoW is just "above average" is a way understatement. that game has so much more strategy to it than any FPS game. i'm playin GoW with the same guys I played Halo 2 with, and these guys and I are having a blast on there with some great matches. 1 of these guys played with played halo 1 professionally so he's really good at these types of games.
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
to each their own
Halo 2 was an awesome game, but it was so greatly flawed. it was something i didn't notice until I got much better at the game and played with people who were good. It was such a noob-friendly game, and from the looks of Halo 3 so far, it looks like it's going to be even more "noob-friendly" than Halo 2 was.
and to say GoW is just "above average" is a way understatement. that game has so much more strategy to it than any FPS game. i'm playin GoW with the same guys I played Halo 2 with, and these guys and I are having a blast on there with some great matches. 1 of these guys played with played halo 1 professionally so he's really good at these types of games.
H2 still undeniably takes up the vast majority of my time on XBox Live. You have to appeal to the masses rather than the small majority of XBC'ers who were used to Halo 1. It's like the difference between Quake 1 & Quake 2. I equate Q1 = H1, Q2 = H2. Multiplayer was a different style. And despite H2 being a noob friendly game, there's still those who are really good at it, and those who aren't. Doesn't change the skill level of people.
Until GoW comes out with more gametypes, I wouldn't even come close to saying GoW has *much* more strategy than any other FPS game. Why the hell do I want to go around killing 4 other guys using the equivalent of the SMG? In the games I've played, it's (assuming you actually get connected to a game): rush for sniper. Engage other guys. Sniper guy snipes other guys. Blah blah blah. It was fun but I just found myself becoming easily bored, and this was less than 2 hours worth of playing it.
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
to each their own
Halo 2 was an awesome game, but it was so greatly flawed. it was something i didn't notice until I got much better at the game and played with people who were good. It was such a noob-friendly game, and from the looks of Halo 3 so far, it looks like it's going to be even more "noob-friendly" than Halo 2 was.
and to say GoW is just "above average" is a way understatement. that game has so much more strategy to it than any FPS game. i'm playin GoW with the same guys I played Halo 2 with, and these guys and I are having a blast on there with some great matches. 1 of these guys played with played halo 1 professionally so he's really good at these types of games.
H2 still undeniably takes up the vast majority of my time on XBox Live. You have to appeal to the masses rather than the small majority of XBC'ers who were used to Halo 1. It's like the difference between Quake 1 & Quake 2. I equate Q1 = H1, Q2 = H2. Multiplayer was a different style. And despite H2 being a noob friendly game, there's still those who are really good at it, and those who aren't. Doesn't change the skill level of people.
Until GoW comes out with more gametypes, I wouldn't even come close to saying GoW has *much* more strategy than any other FPS game. Why the hell do I want to go around killing 4 other guys using the equivalent of the SMG? In the games I've played, it's (assuming you actually get connected to a game): rush for sniper. Engage other guys. Sniper guy snipes other guys. Blah blah blah. It was fun but I just found myself becoming easily bored, and this was less than 2 hours worth of playing it.
But you like Rainbow 6 ... so we obviously have different tastes
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
to each their own
Halo 2 was an awesome game, but it was so greatly flawed. it was something i didn't notice until I got much better at the game and played with people who were good. It was such a noob-friendly game, and from the looks of Halo 3 so far, it looks like it's going to be even more "noob-friendly" than Halo 2 was.
and to say GoW is just "above average" is a way understatement. that game has so much more strategy to it than any FPS game. i'm playin GoW with the same guys I played Halo 2 with, and these guys and I are having a blast on there with some great matches. 1 of these guys played with played halo 1 professionally so he's really good at these types of games.
H2 still undeniably takes up the vast majority of my time on XBox Live. You have to appeal to the masses rather than the small majority of XBC'ers who were used to Halo 1. It's like the difference between Quake 1 & Quake 2. I equate Q1 = H1, Q2 = H2. Multiplayer was a different style. And despite H2 being a noob friendly game, there's still those who are really good at it, and those who aren't. Doesn't change the skill level of people.
Until GoW comes out with more gametypes, I wouldn't even come close to saying GoW has *much* more strategy than any other FPS game. Why the hell do I want to go around killing 4 other guys using the equivalent of the SMG? In the games I've played, it's (assuming you actually get connected to a game): rush for sniper. Engage other guys. Sniper guy snipes other guys. Blah blah blah. It was fun but I just found myself becoming easily bored, and this was less than 2 hours worth of playing it.
But you like Rainbow 6 ... so we obviously have different tastes
Very much so. I played the hell out of that on XBox and look forward to playing it on Live too.
PS - are you gonna be on GoW tonight online? My night freed up so I should be on...maybe I'm just playing with the wrong people.
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
to each their own
Halo 2 was an awesome game, but it was so greatly flawed. it was something i didn't notice until I got much better at the game and played with people who were good. It was such a noob-friendly game, and from the looks of Halo 3 so far, it looks like it's going to be even more "noob-friendly" than Halo 2 was.
and to say GoW is just "above average" is a way understatement. that game has so much more strategy to it than any FPS game. i'm playin GoW with the same guys I played Halo 2 with, and these guys and I are having a blast on there with some great matches. 1 of these guys played with played halo 1 professionally so he's really good at these types of games.
H2 still undeniably takes up the vast majority of my time on XBox Live. You have to appeal to the masses rather than the small majority of XBC'ers who were used to Halo 1. It's like the difference between Quake 1 & Quake 2. I equate Q1 = H1, Q2 = H2. Multiplayer was a different style. And despite H2 being a noob friendly game, there's still those who are really good at it, and those who aren't. Doesn't change the skill level of people.
Until GoW comes out with more gametypes, I wouldn't even come close to saying GoW has *much* more strategy than any other FPS game. Why the hell do I want to go around killing 4 other guys using the equivalent of the SMG? In the games I've played, it's (assuming you actually get connected to a game): rush for sniper. Engage other guys. Sniper guy snipes other guys. Blah blah blah. It was fun but I just found myself becoming easily bored, and this was less than 2 hours worth of playing it.
But you like Rainbow 6 ... so we obviously have different tastes
Very much so. I played the hell out of that on XBox and look forward to playing it on Live too.
PS - are you gonna be on GoW tonight online? My night freed up so I should be on...maybe I'm just playing with the wrong people.
nope - if all goes as planned, im going to be in line for a ps3 in about 2 hours.
Originally posted by: chrisg22
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: purbeast0
to each their own
Halo 2 was an awesome game, but it was so greatly flawed. it was something i didn't notice until I got much better at the game and played with people who were good. It was such a noob-friendly game, and from the looks of Halo 3 so far, it looks like it's going to be even more "noob-friendly" than Halo 2 was.
and to say GoW is just "above average" is a way understatement. that game has so much more strategy to it than any FPS game. i'm playin GoW with the same guys I played Halo 2 with, and these guys and I are having a blast on there with some great matches. 1 of these guys played with played halo 1 professionally so he's really good at these types of games.
H2 still undeniably takes up the vast majority of my time on XBox Live. You have to appeal to the masses rather than the small majority of XBC'ers who were used to Halo 1. It's like the difference between Quake 1 & Quake 2. I equate Q1 = H1, Q2 = H2. Multiplayer was a different style. And despite H2 being a noob friendly game, there's still those who are really good at it, and those who aren't. Doesn't change the skill level of people.
Until GoW comes out with more gametypes, I wouldn't even come close to saying GoW has *much* more strategy than any other FPS game. Why the hell do I want to go around killing 4 other guys using the equivalent of the SMG? In the games I've played, it's (assuming you actually get connected to a game): rush for sniper. Engage other guys. Sniper guy snipes other guys. Blah blah blah. It was fun but I just found myself becoming easily bored, and this was less than 2 hours worth of playing it.
But you like Rainbow 6 ... so we obviously have different tastes
Very much so. I played the hell out of that on XBox and look forward to playing it on Live too.
PS - are you gonna be on GoW tonight online? My night freed up so I should be on...maybe I'm just playing with the wrong people.
nope - if all goes as planned, im going to be in line for a ps3 in about 2 hours.
Traitor!!! hah, good luck man. I won't be able to pick one up because I have to work. I don't even know if I would keep it, probably just sell it.
Originally posted by: kmr1212
does anyone here have experience with using the xbox 360 wireless adapter to play on Live?
Originally posted by: blurredvision
Rainbow Six: Vegas just received a shiny new 9.3 review score from IGN: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/745/745678p1.html
I was really looking forward to the game after playing the demo, but after reading that review, I want it NOW. Can you say 4 player Live co-op?
Originally posted by: Queasy
New Mass Effect video - this was the one that was supposed to be shown on MTV's gaming show.
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
It kinda sucks......everyone has diff release dates for R6....like CHris pointed out.