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[Petrichor]

wow, milk the franchise dry much?

I know he's been banned but I just can't let this lie.

Halo: 2001-2012 7 games G/Y ratio = 0.636
Gears of War: 2006-2012 3 games G/Y ratio = 0.5
God of War: 2005-2012 5 games G/Y ratio = 0.714
Uncharted: 2007-2012 4 games G/Y ratio = 0.8
Resistance: 2006-2012 4 games G/Y ratio = 0.66

And let's not even get started on Nintendo's main franchises (pokemon, Mario etc)

Microsoft is no more guilty of "milking" its key franchises like Halo than Sony or Nintendo.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

I know he's been banned but I just can't let this lie.

Halo: 2001-2012 7 games G/Y ratio = 0.636
Gears of War: 2006-2012 3 games G/Y ratio = 0.5
God of War: 2005-2012 5 games G/Y ratio = 0.714
Uncharted: 2007-2012 4 games G/Y ratio = 0.8
Resistance: 2006-2012 4 games G/Y ratio = 0.66

And let's not even get started on Nintendo's main franchises (pokemon, Mario etc)

Microsoft is no more guilty of "milking" its key franchises like Halo than Sony or Nintendo.

By the end of this year there'll be 5 halo games in 4 years. It's a yearly franchise now. That's not a bad thing as long the quality keeps up.

 

[Conor 419]

I imagine we wont see another Halo till 2014/15 so I'll let how frequently they've been released slide.

 

[GodfatherX]

Well so far we have 2 leaks from the showcase, Fable and Forza...surprised Halo 4 wasn't the first thing leaked

 

[Conor 419]

How I picture the Monday embargo being lifted

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x7M48o6V7Q

 

[snoopeasystreet]

I imagine we wont see another Halo till 2014/15 so I'll let how frequently they've been released slide.

I bet there'll be at least an xbla game in 2013.

 

[Conor 419]

Personally, I'd just like hefty DLC. I really think they should focus on the longevity of the core Halo titles from Halo 4 onwards, things are getting fragmented right now.

 

[Ken]

,

 

[Blueblur1]

That second avatar = lol

Personally, I'd just like hefty DLC. I really think they should focus on the longevity of the core Halo titles from Halo 4 onwards, things are getting fragmented right now.

Using 1 game as a platform for a constant flow of DLC would be ideal. As long as the game itself pleases the fans and unfortunately that's something that impossible to gauge without having it available for months so the community can dissect and enjoy it. I'm all for it if Halo 4 turns out more like Halo 2 & 3 and less like Reach.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

lol, I'm rocking this for the rest of the day

 

[GodfatherX]

I bet there'll be at least an xbla game in 2013.

Halo 2 Anniversary edition (note they'll leave off the fact its actually only the 9 year anniversary), and it'll hopefully include classic MP

thats my guess

 

[Blueblur1]

Halo 2 Anniversary edition (note they'll leave off the fact its actually only the 9 year anniversary), and it'll hopefully include classic MP

thats my guess

If anything that would be a 2014 release since that's when Halo 2's 10th anniversary would be. I doubt they would bother though.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I'm having an avatar crisis, I'm sorry

 

[GrizzNKev]

I've got to say... originally I wasn't too hyped for this reveal, but after seeing what appears to be a Halo 3 style AR, my hype levels are beginning to rise. That is my favorite weapon in the series.

 

[Buttonbasher]

Exactly what it says. Last night, when he posted it, it meant that there's only 2 more full days until Monday. The sleeps thing was a recurring thing in the Halo 3 thread.

Those were good times.

 

[NemesisPrime]

,

I just think it means somebody is pregnant.

 

[GodfatherX]

If anything that would be a 2014 release since that's when Halo 2's 10th anniversary would be. I doubt they would bother though.

which is why I think it'll just referred to as anniversary, with no mention of it only being 9 years old.

2012 - Halo 4 360
2013 - Halo 2 Anniversary 360 but BC on Loop/720
2014 - Halo 5 Loop/720

could be completely wrong but thats how I see it going down. MS will want Halo 5 in the Loop's 2nd holiday. Of course they could have a new Gears or similar new AAA IP and Halo 5 could go to 2015 m and Halo 2 Anniversary could go to 2014 so I can see either side

I just think it means somebody is pregnant.

baby "Bloom" is due in 6 months yall

 

[LQX]

Well guys, i've broken the GIF animation into individual image frames. Quality is obviously dreadful, but it's better than nothing. There are 32 pics, thus i guess the topic will be messed up, sorry

 

[Ken]

You didn't have to quote all of the images.

 

[dragonelite]

You didn't have to quote all of the images.

Its a halo thread we are bound to do some stupid stuff with the excitement for Monday...

 

[Overdoziz]

I've got to say... originally I wasn't too hyped for this reveal, but after seeing what appears to be a Halo 3 style AR, my hype levels are beginning to rise. That is my favorite weapon in the series.

smh

 

[watership]

https://twitter.com/#!/DavidEllis/status/175843466243358721

Does this mean confirmed?

Naw, David just loves Mondays.

 

[GrizzNKev]

smh

Deal with it. Beautiful design, great sound, versatile use.

 

[watership]

There must have been some serious consequences in this NDA/embargo. "...and your little dog too!"

 

[Overdoziz]

Deal with it. Beautiful design, great sound, versatile use.

Spray and pray.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Deal with it. Beautiful design, great sound, versatile use.

Are you being serious? (honest question)

 

[GrizzNKev]

Spray and pray.

Compared to other iterations of the AR, this one was the least spray and pray of them all. Optimal firing distance could net you efficient kills. Just because the majority of players sprayed half a mag and followed with a melee doesn't mean it was a bad weapon. I'd be elated if the H4 one was similar.

Are you being serious? (honest question)

Completely.

 

[GodfatherX]

Halo CE AR > REACH AR > Halo 3 AR

 

[watership]

Halo CE AR > REACH AR > Halo 3 AR

Ugh. Any topic other than weapon discussions, please.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Ugh. Any topic other than weapon discussions, please.

I'm just saying I'm more excited for the game now that I've seen something that appeals to me. I didn't mean to start an argument over it.

 

[Korosenai]

Halo CE AR > REACH AR > Halo 3 AR

I'm sorry, but Halo 3 ar can actually kill somebody in one clip.

 

[Overdoziz]

Ugh. Any topic other than weapon discussions, please.

2 more days.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

arguing about the AR

IN 2012!?

 

[GrizzNKev]

I'm sorry, but Halo 3 ar can actually kill somebody in one clip.

See, that's what I'm saying! lol

 

[TheOddOne]

arguing about the AR

IN 2012!?

WHAT KIND OF UGLY ASS AVATAR DID YOU CHOOSE?

GO BACK TO ViewtifulJ Joe.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Okay, how about instead of arguing which old AR is the best, we say exactly what we want the H4 AR to be like?

Using the H3 model as a base:

- Visually similar to Halo 3, but less curvy
- Same ammo count
- Slightly more accurate
- Slightly decreased range
- LOUDER

 

[Ken]

we say exactly what we want the H4 AR to be like?

I'd like for it to be useful.

 

[derFeef]

Okay, how about instead of arguing which old AR is the best, we say exactly what we want the H4 AR to be like?

- Visually similar to Halo 3, but less curvy
- Same ammo count
- Slightly more accurate
- Slightly decreased range
- LOUDER

Get me DICE levels of gun oomph and I am happy with everything.

 

[Overdoziz]

arguing about the AR

IN 2012!?

If they stopped forcing us the spawn with the piece of shit you wouldn't hear me arguing about it anymore.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Okay, how about instead of arguing which old AR is the best, we say exactly what we want the H4 AR to be like?

Using the H3 model as a base:

- Visually similar to Halo 3, but less curvy
- Same ammo count
- Slightly more accurate
- Slightly decreased range
- LOUDER

A mix between the Reach and Halo 3 look.. The Halo 3 one looked like a freaking toy, the Reach one actually was a really nice design. Mix the 2 and you should have a gun reminiscent of the old AR that looks less like a toy.

-Meaty sound design
-more accurate at close range, but fires either slower or faster, both have their upsides and downsides
-Alt burst fire mode? Not sure if that would actually work, but it may if done right.

 

[Korosenai]

See, that's what I'm saying! lol

lol

 

[ViewtifulJC]

WHAT KIND OF UGLY ASS AVATAR DID YOU CHOOSE?

GO BACK TO ViewtifulJ Joe.

You take that back about Terry Bogard!

 

[GrizzNKev]

A mix between the Reach and Halo 3 look.. The Halo 3 one looked like a freaking toy, the Reach one actually was a really nice design. Mix the 2 and you should have a gun reminiscent of the old AR that looks less like a toy.

Yeah, that's sort of what I meant when I said I wanted it to be less curvy. The Halo 3 AR with a more mechanical look to it.

 

[TheOddOne]

You take that back about Terry Bogard!

Never, I stand by my opinion. It's butt ugly.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Okay, how about instead of arguing which old AR is the best, we say exactly what we want the H4 AR to be like?

Using the H3 model as a base:

- Visually similar to Halo 3, but less curvy
- Same ammo count
- Slightly more accurate
- Slightly decreased range
- LOUDER

I want a slight increase in range, especially if br/dmr returns in its all powerful glory. Increased range, increased accuracy, decreased damage per round. But yes, more of a oomph feeling for sure.

 

[feel]

Spraying a loud AR is fucking great in Campaign and in some CQC MP situations. Love the look, sound and feel of it in CE/CEA. So glad 343i won't ever care about MP centric GAF wanting it out of the game completely.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Okay, how about instead of arguing which old AR is the best, we say exactly what we want the H4 AR to be like?

Using the H3 model as a base:

- Visually similar to Halo 3, but less curvy
- Same ammo count
- Slightly more accurate
- Slightly decreased range
- LOUDER

AR needs a significant look at a design overhaul. Right now it is simply one of the most uninteresting, unrewarding weapons to use in just about any shooter.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Spraying a loud AR is fucking great in Campaign and in some CQC MP situations. Love the look, sound and feel of it in CE/CEA. So glad 343i won't ever care about MP centric GAF wanting it out of the game completely.

If BR/AR starts existed across the board I would agree with you. The only reason I have a distaste towards the AR (and am unhappy to see it again) is because so far AR starts have been forced on us. If it existed but wasnt rammed down my throught I would be fine with it.

AR is a signature weapon, and has its place in Halo. That said I hope its toned down severely in its implementation for multiplayer.

 

[Overdoziz]

Spraying a loud AR is fucking great in Campaign and in some CQC MP situations. Love the look, sound and feel of it in CE/CEA. So glad 343i won't ever care about MP centric GAF wanting it out of the game completely.

I'm fine with it being in Campaign. I just hate using it in MP and I also hate people using it against me.

 

[Conor 419]

Hmm, what about the AR having an infinitely big clip but with an overheat feature? I'd also like to see secondary functions in Halo 4, being able to easily burst the AR would be cool.