by Alicia on May 14, 2007 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, 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.
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 8:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, 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.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that Certain Affinity's remake of the two most popular Halo: Combat Evolved maps (Desolation and Hang'm High) to work with Halo 2 are now available as premium downloadable content ($4) for Xbox and X360. Since original Xbox titles do not work with Microsoft points, you are advised to
read these instructions first ...
by Rainier on April 10, 2007 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, 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. Microsoft and Bungie confirmed that the multiplayer beta will begin May 16 at 5 a.m. PDT and run through June 6 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the first exciting details of the three editions of Halo 3. Gamers will have their choice of Standard Edition, Limited Edition and the ultimate collector’s item, the Legendary Edition. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 11, 2007 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed exclusively for the Xbox 360 by Ensemble Studios, known for the Age of Empires series, Halo Wars is the next major real-time strategy title (
thanks RTSCommunity).
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Audio solution provider Audiokinetic announced that Halo Wars developer Ensemble Studios will use Audiokinetic’s audio solution, Wwise, for the development of its highly RTS title.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2007 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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An
ebay charity auction is charging $1,000 for a voice over cameo appearance in Bungie's upcoming Halo 3, but also makes mention of Halo 4. "Voice over will be recorded at Blindlight Studios in Hollywood, CA before May 15, 2007 or this package will have to redeemed for Halo 4." Bungie has previously stated the series was meant as a trilogy, so is this mention of a 4th installment a typo, a leak, or a misguided joke?
UPDATE:
Bungie responded saying this is not a Halo 4 announcement, but merely a joke.. true or damage control ?
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2007 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, 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. In its latest update, Bungie revealed Halo 3 would be released 'Fall 2007.'
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios announced two new ways for gamers to receive an invitation to participate in the Halo 3 multiplayer beta program coming this spring through Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2006 @ 3:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.
Scanned pages from the latest GamePRO magazine reveal that Crackdown will, for a limited time only, include a Halo 3 mulipayer beta when it's released this February.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2006 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Certain Affinity is a new development studio based in Austin, TX founded by Max Hoberman, former multiplayer team lead for Halo 2 and Halo 3 over at Bungie. Certain Affinity's first project is developing multiplayer maps for Halo 2, while currently also creating a new X360 title to be announced at a later date.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2006 @ 5:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The
Halo 3 website has gone live, providing the first way for North American and European gamers to gain access to the Halo 3 public multiplayer beta on Xbox 360. This is not the only way Xbox 360 gamers will have access to the beta, and
beta registration is not limited to a first-come-first-served basis, additional ways to gain access wioll be announced in the coming weeks.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 12:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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On Monday December 4, 2006 Microsoft and Bungie launch the Halo 3 offensive with the unveiling of the
official Halo 3 website, openinig sign-ups for the Halo 3 multiplayer beta, and simultaniously launching a new pre-rendered CGI TV ad which will air on ESPN's Monday Night Football between 8:50 pm and 9:20 pm EST, which will then be downloadable at Xbox.com.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2006 @ 10:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, 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.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2006 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today celebrated 5th Xbox Anniversary by announcing an Halo 3 Xbox Live multiplayer public beta, scheduled for spring 2007. Also On Dec. 4, a new Halo 3 trailer will be released, while next spring all-new Halo 2 multiplayer maps will be released.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2006 @ 5:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, 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. Starting tomorrow
GameStop allows you to pre-order Halo 3, which comes in 3 versions : Standard ($59.99), Collector's ($69.99), and Legendary Edition ($99.99).
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2006 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A little while ago Microsoft sent a community mod team a cease and desist order for their Halo based Halogen mod for C&C without much clarification. Today at the X06 briefing it has been revealed why. Microsoft and Bungie are working with Ensemble Studios, known for Age of Empires series, on Halo Wars for the PC and Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new Video Games Live concert features music from the most popular video games performed by top orchestras and choirs, combining exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers (Steve Vai and Dweezil Zappa), electronic percussionists, and interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bungie announces Halo 3, the third and final game in the Halo Trilogy. Halo 3 will be released for Microsoft's Xbox 360 in 2007. Read more to download the trailer and check some screens ...
by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 9:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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According to multiple sources,
IGN claims that they have received unofficial confirmation from two independent parties that Bungie's multi million selling franchise is getting ready for prime time early 2007. Of course Microsoft itself refused to decline, as they do with every unofficial statement, but that does not mean it is untrue. Curious is though how Microsoft would forego the holiday sales frenzy in favor of its 3rd party publisher, but then again, any time of the year is good for Halo.
Get the Halo 3 (X360) Trailer off WP (55mb)
The Covenant controls Earth. The Flood is unleashed and on the loose. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Master Chief is the only one who can save the human race. The entire epic story arc has led up to this moment. Master Chief, the last of his kind, is a warrior born for combat and bred for war — and is humanity’s only hope.
After stowing away on a Forerunner spacecraft, Master Chief, a genetically altered, cybernetically enhanced Spartan supersoldier, must race back to Earth to stop the
The Covenant control Earth. The Flood is unleashed. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Master Chief is the only one that can save the human race. The entire epic story arc has led up to this moment. Master Chief, the last of his kind, is a warrior born for combat, bred for war… and humanity’s only hope.
After stowing away on a Forerunner spacecraft, Master Chief, a genetically altered, cybernetically enhanced Spartan supersoldier, must race back to Earth to stop the Covenant once and for all and save mankind. With his artificial intelligence companion Cortana
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Post - E3 2007
Genre: FPS
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Bungie
Release Date: September 25, 2007
With the multiplayer beta giving Halo 3 all the bonus buzz it would need to keep gamers at bay until September, Microsoft opted for low-key presentations at E3, keeping the game in a dark room for the huddled masses to watch (but not play). Much like the Fable 2 meeting, this was not meant as a comprehensive overview of the game — not only is Halo beyond such things, but Bungie is also attempting to keep a Grand Theft Auto level of secrecy
Get the Halo Wars [X360] Trailer off WP (14mb)
“Halo Wars” is a strategy game based on the legendary “Halo” universe. Players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. “Halo Wars” will immerse gamers in an early period of the storied “Halo” universe, allowing them to experience events leading up to the first “Halo” title for Xbox®.
With the guidance of Serina, a spirited artificial intelligence (AI) persona, gamers will direct legions of UNSC soldiers, Warthogs and Scorpions against Covenant Grunts, Elites, Ghosts and Scarabs,
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With the multiplayer beta giving Halo 3 all the bonus buzz it would need to keep gamers at bay until September, Microsoft opted for low-key presentations at E3, keeping the game in a dark room for the huddled masses to watch (but not play). Much like the Fable 2 meeting, this was not meant as a comprehensive overview of the game — not only is Halo beyond such things, but Bungie is also attempting to keep a Grand Theft Auto level of secrecy
