Halo 4

[Taak Farst]

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Well, here it is. Announced at the end of the Microsoft E3 conference.
Quite surprised really, I could swear they said Halo Reach would be the last in the series, but suddenly they have announced this, as the start of another trilogy? O.o

Oh well, that will be interesting to see.

[Snard]

Did they not say right there on the halo 3 game case that it was the conclusion?

[Liverandbacon]

They said Reach would be the last Halo from Bungie. MS isn't going to stop until Halo no longer brings in money.

I've never been a huge fan of Halo. I don't hate the games, I've just always felt that there were better shooters available. So I don't really have more than a passing interest in it. I do hope they take the opportunity provided to them (Chief being in cryosleep drifting through space for who knows how long) to make a big jump into the future, as that could have interesting story consequences. However, I do worry that the new developers might just try to play it safe by keeping the setting everyone's familiar with.

[Taak Farst]

tbh Bungie were great developers for Halo and I pray 343 Industries don't balls it up. *fingers crossed*

[Ctrl Alt Del]

The trailer is pretty meh compared to everything we've seen so far on this edition of E3. Nevertheless, it caught me with my guard down, I certainly saw more Halo coming, but with a 4 on it? I'm a long time fan of the series, but let's see how this one will fare.

[Sabretooth]

Microsoft: We're not addicted to releasing Halo games. We can stop any time we want to. In fact, this will be the last one, I swear.

[mimartin]

Originally Posted by Liverandbacon

They said Reach would be the last Halo from Bungie.

They also said after three too that it would be that last Halo (and three was the last Halo for me).

I loved Halo, but to me Halo 2 was okay and Halo 3 was meh, which I only bought to see how the story would end. Not really Bungie's fault, my taste in games just changed.

So I'll pass on Halo 4 unless something magical happens.

[Lynk Former]

It's amazing people think that Microsoft wouldn't take Halo further than Reach. Of course they're gonna milk it for everything it's worth. Why would the deviate from what every other company has done with IP's they have a hold of?

[Snard]

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

Microsoft: We're not addicted to releasing Halo games. We can stop any time we want to. In fact, this will be the last one, I swear.

Lol, for a strange reason, i very highly doubt that

Also, before when i said Halo 3 was the said conclusion, i meant for master chief and his era.

On a side note, why is it that the soldiers and spartans from Reach look more advanced than the ones in H3? Reach was set to be before the events of H3.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by Darth Snard

On a side note, why is it that the soldiers and spartans from Reach look more advanced than the ones in H3? Reach was set to be before the events of H3.

Why do the SW prequel movies have better CGI than the OT?

On-Topic: I don't have a 360

[Snard]

Originally Posted by Mav

Why do the SW prequel movies have better CGI than the OT?

On-Topic: I don't have a 360

Things in star wars are relatively the same or very similar to each other.
What im saying is H3 and HReach were made within four years of each other in production. Also, what about the armor lock things? How did those just suddenly disappear?

[VarsityPuppet]

I'm not gonna lie: as long as I can dual-wield, drive vehicles and play as Master Chief, I'm satisfied. I'm interested in what exactly they have planned for Halo 4... Forerunner stuff perhaps? Could be interesting... but there's no war with the Covenant anymore... no more relentlessly killing grunts, and let's face it, that's the selling point of the game.

[Ctrl Alt Del]

Originally Posted by VarsityPuppet

Could be interesting... but there's no war with the Covenant anymore... no more relentlessly killing grunts, and let's face it, that's the selling point of the game.

The Prophets are no more and so ends the old war that was waged since Halo 1. That does not mean the aliens to keep on individually or even in group (the Brutes, for example, I can hardly see running from the fight). Eventually, they will just create an excuse to make the game work.

[jawathehutt]

I'm pretty sure Halo PC is the only one I've fully completed, though I've played most of 2. I do like the books as easy reading when I'm not in the mood for something that requires thinking.

[Rabish Bini]

Originally Posted by Darth Snard

Did they not say right there on the halo 3 game case that it was the conclusion?

Twas not a conclusion with the way the bloody thing ended

[CptPriceless]

I'm looking forward to this. Have you guys seen the Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary Edition?

[Mandalorian Knight]

Originally Posted by mimartin

They also said after three too that it would be that last Halo (and three was the last Halo for me).

I thought they said that it would be the last one with the Master Chief? Regardless, it would appear to be a moot point, they're making another one.

I'm rather pleased with the Anniversary Edition of Combat Evolved. I think that will be highly enjoyable. As far as Halo 4 goes, I'm going to remain leery of it until I find out more. I'm not too excited about restarting a series that has already concluded (and concluded well, IMO).

[Ctrl Alt Del]

Originally Posted by CptPriceless

I'm looking forward to this. Have you guys seen the Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary Edition?

It's pure nostalgia, exactly why it'll be awesome. Though I've played the original so many times now they'll have to do more than just updating the graphics and gameplay.

[GeneralPloKoon]

Halo: Combat Evolved will always be the best Halo game IMO. The amount I still enjoy playing it today is kinda insane. All other Halo games are merely okay next to the power of CE. I think the Halo mythology was also best in its primitive form.

But in the end I view getting another Halo much better than getting more Call of Duty. I'd play generic sci-fi over the generic military shooter anyday.

[Taak Farst]

Originally Posted by GeneralPloKoon

Halo: Combat Evolved will always be the best Halo game IMO. The amount I still enjoy playing it today is kinda insane. All other Halo games are merely okay next to the power of CE. I think the Halo mythology was also best in its primitive form.

But in the end I view getting another Halo much better than getting more Call of Duty. I'd play generic sci-fi over the generic military shooter anyday.

HD, up to date graphic remake, coming soon

[CptPriceless]

Originally Posted by Ctrl Alt Del

It's pure nostalgia, exactly why it'll be awesome. Though I've played the original so many times now they'll have to do more than just updating the graphics and gameplay.

I can't agree with you anymore. A lot of people think it's Bungie's lame excuse for making money. I don't mean to bash in them, but it's kind of true.

And sorry mate, you're probably not going to get anything more out of the campaign aside from eye candy. In an interview, the Bungie guys stated that the gameplay was going to remain the same. :[

Still, can't hurt to smile at the memories of the old classic Halo neh?

And the multiplayer might have some improvements.

[Liverandbacon]

Originally Posted by CptPriceless

A lot of people think it's Bungie's lame excuse for making money. I don't mean to bash in them, but it's kind of true.

Considering Bungie's not developing Anniversary, I'm going to have to disagree with you there.

A Microsoft cash grab, perhaps. A Bungie one, no.

[Primogen]

Yeah, it's 343 Industries. Bungie is doing other stuff.

Anyway, who says Halo 4 has to have anything to do with the Human-Covenant War? Maybe they'll actually tread new ground with it.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by Primogen

Anyway, who says Halo 4 has to have anything to do with the Human-Covenant War? Maybe they'll actually tread new ground with it.

Pretty sure Master Chief and Shepard are going to tag team some Reapers...

Shepard: Wrex.
Wrex: Chief.
Master Chief: Shepard.
Shepard: Chief.
Master Chief: Wrex.
Wrex: Shepard.

[Liverandbacon]

Originally Posted by Primogen

Yeah, it's 343 Industries. Bungie is doing other stuff.

Anyway, who says Halo 4 has to have anything to do with the Human-Covenant War? Maybe they'll actually tread new ground with it.

That's what I'd hope for. It'd be a pity if they didn't take advantage of 3's hypersleep ending to jump a decent amount into the future.

[Ctrl Alt Del]

Originally Posted by CptPriceless

And sorry mate, you're probably not going to get anything more out of the campaign aside from eye candy. In an interview, the Bungie guys stated that the gameplay was going to remain the same. :[

I saw that too. But maybe something has changed anyway, since on this same interview they have footage of assassination, a feature only introduced in Reach. Maybe that's just for multiplayer. Anyway, their purpose is remaking the game so there's no deviation on only updating the graphics. From what I've heard it's not going to be as expensive as a new release so I might end buying it.

Loved the campaign and the multiplayer classic maps. LAN partying with 4 connected Xbox was absurdly fun.

[CptPriceless]

Originally Posted by Ctrl Alt Del

Loved the campaign and the multiplayer classic maps. LAN partying with 4 connected Xbox was absurdly fun.

So true

[urluckyday]

Originally Posted by CptPriceless

I'm looking forward to this. Have you guys seen the Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary Edition?

Yes! Can't wait for that one...FINALLY!

[Prime]

Originally Posted by Lynk Former

It's amazing people think that Microsoft wouldn't take Halo further than Reach. Of course they're gonna milk it for everything it's worth. Why would the deviate from what every other company has done with IP's they have a hold of?

Like Lucasarts?

[Lynk Former]

The comparison between Microsoft and LucasArts does not compute.

Microsoft has been doing A LOT over the last few years and pushing their platform to as many people as they can through various means. LucasArts has been sitting there grinning like an idiot, waiting for BioWare to finish The Old Republic. If it wasn't for Microsoft pushing LucasArts to make a Kinect game they probably wouldn't have even done anything about that!


Anyway, back to Halo 4... it's way too early.

343 Industries should have done the Halo 1 remake then released the Halo 2 remake a year after. Only then after the release of Halo 2 remake should they have announced Halo 4 and made sure it was a launch title for their next generation console.

A new generation of Halo for a new generation of Xbox.

Instead of having 4 on 360 and possibly have 5 and 6 on the 720... seems stupid to split it that way when they could dedicate the 360 to the Human-Covenant War (Halo:Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo Wars, Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach) and have the new system begin the new chapter in the story.

[stingerhs]

i don't know about this one. its hard not to compare the Halo franchise to CoD since they're both cash cows, but i'd really prefer not to see Halo turn into some annual FPS launch like CoD.

and, yes, the recent ODST and Reach games are just more grabs for cash similar to the CoD releases, but there was one thing that stood out. you see, with CoD, all you really get from year to year is a new collection of multiplayer maps, a really short and uninteresting singleplayer, and zombies with every other release.

at least with the past couple iterations of Halo, you got something truly unique about the experience. ODST gave you a completely different way to play, and the storytelling was actually worthwhile to sit through (even if it was a smidgen predictable). Reach did something that Halo 2 should have done: bridge the gameplay of Halo CE with Halo 3, and it did so in a way that made sense.

that said, i'm really hoping that this doesn't turn into some CoD thing with something coming out every year. a bunch of half-baked products with nothing new is nothing to write home about, and i would prefer to see the really high quality that Bungie put into the franchise.

[Lynk Former]

OST and Reach were the best in the series so far IMO... I'll reserve judgement about these games until I play them.

[.:Lord Revan:.]

Awsome when I finaly got around to playing the halo games from start to finish I was disapointed at the end of the third one.

Off Topic:Are they still making a Halo movie.

[Alexrd]

Originally Posted by GeneralPloKoon

Halo: Combat Evolved will always be the best Halo game IMO.

This.

Although it's sad that the remake won't come to PC...

[Sabretooth]

PC Gamers only ever got Halo 1 and 2. Great job leaving us hanging, Microsoft.

[Lynk Former]

In a perfect world where Microsoft wasn't using Halo as a cash cow, they'd get 343 Industries to create a dedicated Halo multiplayer game you download from Xbox Live that includes all of the multiplayer goodness from every Halo game ever released in one package that they could update every so often... you know, so they don't end up wasting disc space and having people choose between which flavour of Halo multiplayer they'd like to play today by choosing which disc they want to insert into their console...



@ Sabre: Your opinion doesn't count because you pirate everything

[Alexrd]

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

PC Gamers only ever got Halo 1 and 2. Great job leaving us hanging, Microsoft.

Yes. But at least we got the best one (Halo CE).

[Prime]

Originally Posted by Lynk Former

The comparison between Microsoft and LucasArts does not compute.

Microsoft has been doing A LOT over the last few years and pushing their platform to as many people as they can through various means. LucasArts has been sitting there grinning like an idiot, waiting for BioWare to finish The Old Republic. If it wasn't for Microsoft pushing LucasArts to make a Kinect game they probably wouldn't have even done anything about that!

My point was it seems to me that LA is one example of a company that is not milking their IPs for all they are worth. I was specifically thinking of X-Wing, JK, Republic Commando, and possibly even KOTOR.

I wasn't comparing them to MS.

[Sabretooth]

Originally Posted by Lynk Former

@ Sabre: Your opinion doesn't count because you pirate everything

Hey pirates are people too, we have rights.

[Lynk Former]

@ Prime: Oh.

@ Sabre: Psh.