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[CrunchinJelly]

Spartan Ops sounds amazing.

I still don't think I understand what it is.

 

[Dark Schala]

Dat classy tie.

I think Ryan really did read the GAF thread:

Attention Gaming Journalists: Dress Better

How did I miss this thread? lol.

From what I heard, the biggest issue is probably hygiene or BO, more than dressing appropriately.

 

[ImLibo]

Spartan ops sounds interesting if they get it right I'll be back for weeks for each episode.

 

[def sim]

I still don't think I understand what it is.

I think it's episodic content with a story arc based on what happens after Halo 4. First Season is free if you have gold.

 

[Havok]

I still don't think I understand what it is.

Weekly cooperative or solo play episodes containing a short (~ 7 minute) cutscene and a group of 4 or 5 relatively bite-sized (15-20 minutes) missions, with undisclosed length seasons. It's the cooperative replacement for Firefight.

They recently mentioned that they have a loose story structure that could support years of Spartan Ops episodes if the interest remains high.

 

[weekend_warrior]

I hope the entire first half of this podcast isn't all about this Halo shit.

 

[firehawk12]

Man, so project Evilore didn't work out? He needs to be on in 2013!

 

[bananas]

I still don't think I understand what it is.

Co-op focus missions that fit into the Halo story. 5 new missions every week for the season. Each week also contains a short CG movie that ties into the halo story. Haven't said how long the season will last but that it will span months. The first season is free.

Sounds pretty cool

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I hope the entire first half of this podcast isn't all about this Halo shit.

VIDEOGAMES ON A VIDEOGAME PODCAST?!

 

[watership]

I still don't think I understand what it is.

It's an episodic campaign-like download that also supports 4 player co-op. Each weekly episode has a cinematic part, and 5 missions attached to it. So it's like a mini campaign every week.

 

[Corran Horn]

I hope the entire first half of this podcast isn't all about this Halo shit.

At least its better than microsoft dudes from last year lol

 

[ImLibo]

They should of got drew on to talk halo with the 343 guys.

 

[jett]

I hope the entire first half of this podcast isn't all about this Halo shit.

Yeah I'm not really interested in this at all.

 

[firehawk12]

Yeah I'm not really interested in this at all.

This is the problem with game specific talk. If you don't care about the game, you don't really get much out of it.

 

[GQman2121]

I would rather hear from people covering games at the show. I don't need to hear about why their game is going to be so good.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish Greg Miller would just take over and start talking likes/dislikes and his experiences over the week.

 

[Dark Schala]

^Torres as your avatar? I approve.

At least its better than microsoft dudes from last year lol

Yeah. That first half was rather self-indulgent on the MS people's parts. :/

 

[Aaron]

ENOUGH WITH THE SPARTAN OPS. I GET IT. GEEZ.

 

[Chuck]

So much ass-kissing. -_-

 

[jett]

This is the problem with game specific talk. If you don't care about the game, you don't really get much out of it.

It's the last day of E3, a game specific night is disappointing. If they at least made it interesting and asked the halo people just how awesome they think metroid prime is.

 

[Deadly Joker]

I would rather hear from people covering games at the show. I don't need to hear about why their game is going to be so good.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish Greg Miller would just take over and start talking likes/dislikes and his experiences over the week.

I agree. This is boring as fuck.

 

[bananas]

Yeah, this probably sucks if you don't like Halo.

I love Halo so I'm enjoying the hell out of this.

 

[AcridMeat]

So much ass-kissing. -_-

LET BRAD SPEAK

I agree Drew should have been on this one. :/

 

[Live Free or Die]

Yeah, this probably sucks if you don't like Halo.

I love Halo so I'm enjoying the hell out of this.

Yea, I dont like halo. :-/

 

[Wingfan19]

If Miller doesn't even bring up the fact that the Beyond game totally ripped off the IGN PS3 Beyond podcast, I will be disappoint (in a tongue in cheek fashion of course).

 

[Khezu]

IDK frankie, I think you're being to nice on bungie.

 

[ImLibo]

If Miller doesn't even bring up the fact that the Beyond game totally ripped off the IGN PS3 Beyond podcast, I will be disappoint (in a tongue in cheek fashion of course).

He told David Cage about that during the IGN liveshow earlier today.

 

[watership]

Yeah, this probably sucks if you don't like Halo.

Giant Bomb invites 3 Halo guys on podcast.
They talk about Halo.
Gaf: Fucking Halo shit.

 

[Thoraxes]

I'm pretty interested in Halo stuff. Good to hear they recognize how much of a lore-hole they're in too. People can be rabid over that stuff.

Spoiler

Like me...

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

IDK frankie, I think you're being to nice on bungie.

Can you blame him, they're still his good friends.

 

[Gomu Gomu]

Oh man, David Ellis. It's been a while since I've heard his voice.

 

[def sim]

Yeah, I'm enjoying this just fine. Hell, bring in TLOU dudes next and let's talk about that. These e3 podcasts aren't like what they were last year or the year before, but this isn't exactly bad.

 

[JABEE]

Giant Bomb invites 3 Halo guys on podcast.
They talk about Halo.
Gaf: Fucking Halo shit.

They usually talk about other games too when they bring people from other studios on.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

David Ellis is podcast death. This is like Listen Up all over again.

 

[jediyoshi]

VIDEOGAMES ON A VIDEOGAME PODCAST?!

In hindsight, there has been a relatively small amount of vidya over the e3 casts.

 

[firehawk12]

If Miller doesn't even bring up the fact that the Beyond game totally ripped off the IGN PS3 Beyond podcast, I will be disappoint (in a tongue in cheek fashion of course).

Do they still give dating advice on their podcast? Maybe he should do that here.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Oh man, David Ellis. It's been a while since I've heard his voice.

Agreed, I miss that guy and his opinions about gaming as a whole. Along with Luke Smith.

 

[watership]

They usually talk about other games too when they bring people from other studios on.

To be fair this is the most calm and directionalized of all the E3 podcasts. The rest of them have been lots of fun but lots of noise and were all over the place.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

David Ellis is podcast death. This is like Listen Up all over again.

Ellis isn't a great host, true. But he's always been a good commentator when in a group session.

 

[ImLibo]

Is Luke Smith still with Bungie?

 

[weekend_warrior]

Alllllllllllllllllllllrighty then, gonna go take a shower and when I come back hopefully they won't be talking about halo.

 

[DMczaf]

343 is so awesome.

 

[JABEE]

To be fair this is the most calm and directionalized of all the E3 podcasts. The rest of them have been lots of fun but lots of noise and were all over the place.

This feels more like a PR interview.

 

[Lingitiz]

Even if you don't like Halo, the story behind 343i coming together is pretty interesting.

 

[Typographenia]

Why are the new Metorid Prime guys talking about Halo?

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Is Luke Smith still with Bungie?

Yup, I'm 99% sure that he's still there.

 

[def sim]

So, what with the Metroid Prime jokes? I'm guessing it's the HUD and new enemy types?

 

[Dizzy-4U]

Dammit, I'm late.

 

[WrenchNinja]

When did they start the show? I came in thirty minutes ago and they were talking about something. I think it was Halo.

 

[Gomu Gomu]

To me, what I don't like about this podcast is that it doesn't feel like people having a good time and talking about whatever they want. But rather feels like a formal interview between GB & 343.
edit:

This feels more like a PR interview.

beaten, with better wording.

 

[darkressurection]

The should make Halo 4 into Night Trap 2.