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[malfcn]

Is the grunt skull and avatar armor a pre-order exclusive?

Seems like they are included in every box.

I was asking about that before. I got the impression it is in all new.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Curious. I'd go read the review but their new layout is atrocious and I can't find anything without a minimal amount of effort so eff that.

That said, I actually thought their Uncharted 3 review was well done and positively criticized certain aspects while giving due praise for others.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_halo_x

Main complaints are the lazy linear level design that pervades the second half of the game and those gosh-darn vehicle controls

 

[Sean]

Too obvious

I gave it my best

Can't wait until Tuesday.

 

[FateBreaker]

Maybe because Halo's music is for old farts. Violin and drums, monks chanting... Really? It's the kind of lame classical music that plays when you're waiting on hold for customer service or standing in an elevator.

I think everyone will agree that Breaking Benjamin did the best track in the entire Halo series. It's just too bad Microsoft couldn't afford real musicians like that to completely re-imagine the soundtrack with epic guitar riffs and solos. I'm hoping they'll finally get the music right with Halo 4 now that Marty is gone.

lol.

 

[Diablohead]

Maybe because Halo's music is for old farts. Violin and drums, monks chanting... Really? It's the kind of lame classical music that plays when you're waiting on hold for customer service or standing in an elevator.

I think everyone will agree that Breaking Benjamin did the best track in the entire Halo series. It's just too bad Microsoft couldn't afford real musicians like that to completely re-imagine the soundtrack with epic guitar riffs and solos. I'm hoping they'll finally get the music right with Halo 4 now that Marty is gone.

I have a cure.

Linkin Park

 

[Arsenal2022]

some marketing!

http://www.halolivingmonument.com

 

[Apath]

What is this blasphemy?

The fact that using your own soundtrack in Halo 3 means losing all dialogue in the game. Now I'm not sure if this was Marty's doing (doubtful), or that it's even present in later Halo games (ODST, Reach), but it made it pretty annoying to use your own custom soundtrack.

And why would you want to? because sometimes I'm in the mood for my own music, and literally every other game on the system accommodates this feature just fine. Except for Halo.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Saw the Terminals... So are they hinting that we're fighting

Spoiler

Forerunners

in Halo 4? Hmm...

I might just pick it up after all, if I find a copy in Ghent tomorrow or tuesday. Don't feel like making a long detour to pick it up at my local store, though.

 

[Domino Theory]

So excited to look for terminals when playing CEA and I'm glad they're hard to find, it's going to make exploring each level that much sweeter. Can't wait to see what story elements they hint at, too.

 

[Chinner]

there are terminals in the campaign? ffs thanks for spoiling it for me.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Saw the Terminals... So are they hinting that we're fighting

Spoiler

Forerunners

in Halo 4? Hmm...

I might just pick it up after all, if I find a copy in Ghent tomorrow or tuesday. Don't feel like making a long detour to pick it up at my local store, though.

Actually

Spoiler

looks like we will be fighting the Didact

The Keys Terminal was soooooo good btw, if Halo 4 can put that much emotion into something I will be very very happy.

 

[Devin Olsen]

Egg spoiler...

Spoiler

Seige is still in!

 

[Hydranockz]

Chinner in a Halo thread?

Is this real life? Or is it Fanta sea?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Chinner plays Halo? ffs, spoiler tag that shit

 

[Chinner]

this video represents me and halo
http://youtu.be/px0j1EHF8Y0

(frankie is the girl)

 

[heckfu]

Egg spoiler...

Spoiler

Seige is still in!

I'm SO glad I read the spoiler. That was honestly my main concern a couple weeks ago because

Spoiler

I didn't know if it was Marty property or not

. Thanks for making my night!

 

[Barrow Roll]

I just got a call from the EB games that I pre-ordered at that they're doing a midnight release. What do.

 

[Hydranockz]

I just got a call from the EB games that I pre-ordered at that they're doing a midnight release. What do.

Turn up on the night. Purchase Skyrim.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Longest. Credits. Ever.

 

[feel]

Egg spoiler...

Spoiler

Seige is still in!

YES!!!!!!!!

 

[Hydranockz]

Longest. Credits. Ever.

What happened the red rings? That was you right?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Longest. Credits. Ever.

lol can't be longer then Sonic Colors. 13 and a half freakin' minutes!

 

[Woorloog]

lol can't be longer then Sonic Colors. 13 and a half freakin' minutes!

You haven't played Dragon Age Origins with DLC. 20+mins of credits. With only one soundtrack that's pretty bad as well..

 

[lybertyboy]

Longest. Credits. Ever.

Should've included a 0 point achievement for sitting through them.

 

[Stinkles]

Longest. Credits. Ever.

many Brothans died to bring us this entertainment. Bungie, 343, Saber, CA, Sequence Group, Stinkles Lubricants & Unguents and Microsoft Studios.

 

[RavenHawk]

For you lucky bastards that are already playing...just one question (and please, no details), how does AOTCR look?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

You haven't played Dragon Age Origins with DLC. 20+mins of credits. With only one soundtrack that's pretty bad as well..

DLC credits, I've seen it all now

 

[heckfu]

For you lucky bastards that are already playing...just one question (and please, no details), how does AOTCR look?

It looks just the same as Halo: CE. Unless you press the back button. And then it looks new.

 

[Woorloog]

DLC credits, I've seen it all now

DLC credits were added to main credits if any were installed. This same appliest to ME1 and 2 as well, causing the music to end well before the credits themselves.

 

[Tashi]

Should've included a 0 point achievement for sitting through them.

I don't play many games but when I beat one I always sit through the credits and read a bunch of names. Also, if it's a Japanese game, I try to find people named "Tashi" lol

I need people to play the new maps with. I'm about to get on and have some fun.

http://www.twitch.tv/tashiii

Also, do you think if someone with the CEA disc in the multiplayer session brings players into the Anniversary playlist it would work?

 

[Slightly Live]

Super Final Terminal Spoiler

Spoiler

"Although that would mean that he would have to be here too and without the Librarian around to temper his rage well these Reclaimers might almost prefer the Flood."

So. Good.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Super Final Terminal Spoiler

Spoiler

"Although that would mean that he would have to be here too and without the Librarian around to temper his rage well these Reclaimers might almost prefer the Flood."

So. Good.

It was great, was going "Holy Shit" when

Spoiler

I started seeing the stars and eventually solar system go out

 

[feel]

Also, do you think if someone with the CEA disc in the multiplayer session brings players into the Anniversary playlist it would work?

Playlists are not up afaik. And people on Reach with the maps will have access to them just like as if they had CEA in.

 

[Tashi]

Ughhh I wish more people had these maps man. Damn it.

 

[clav]

Halo CE completed in 40 seconds.

http://youtu.be/1vdzT3QZESI

 

[daedalius]

Argh, not reading any more spoilers, unless it is to the locations of the terminals, so I can make sure to watch them as fast as possible.

 

[Slightly Live]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yVPaI5oRXo

That live action trailer is pretty rad.

 

[Karl2177]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yVPaI5oRXo

That live action trailer is pretty rad.

Sweet! The trailers like this and the Believe ones are marvelous.

 

[The Librarian]

I hate spoiler tags. So tempting...

 

[feel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yVPaI5oRXo

That live action trailer is pretty rad.

Not a fan of them once again reusing this marketing campaign angle, to be honest. And feels so out of place for CE (the somber boxart too).

 

[Hydranockz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yVPaI5oRXo

That live action trailer is pretty rad.

That's a scene from C&C: Tiberium Sun! Seriously! NOD campaign anyone?

The speech is great for sure but.. I dunno. I can't say I dig this partiular ad.

 

[GrizzNKev]

What happened the red rings? That was you right?

Towel trick. /: Probably won't last much longer.

 

[wwm0nkey]

I hate spoiler tags. So tempting...

I couldn't resist because I am weak but CEA is close so you should wait.

 

[The Librarian]

I couldn't resist because I am weak but CEA is close so you should wait.

The worst part about it is feeling like I'm out of the loop. :/

 

[wwm0nkey]

The worst part about it is feeling like I'm out of the loop. :/

You wont be out of the loop for long, but the final Terminal does drop a huge megaton.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Regarding the spoilers...

I'm quite upset with the direction they're taking this story/

Spoiler

conflict

. It feels, I don't know how to put it, inappropriate? I hope 343 proves me wrong.

 

[Captain Blood]

I am regretting getting this on new egg instead of a release day pick up. I figured with so much to play I wouldn't have trouble waiting but god damnit Halo will always have me by the balls it appears.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Super Final Terminal Spoiler

Spoiler

"Although that would mean that he would have to be here too and without the Librarian around to temper his rage well these Reclaimers might almost prefer the Flood."

So. Good.

I'm not up on Halo lore...what does this mean?

 

[wwm0nkey]

I'm not up on Halo lore...what does this mean?

Well what it means for Halo 4 is that{Major spoiler}

Spoiler

the Didact seems to be the main enemy this time and if the stars and solar system going out is any indication, we are going to be fucked

 

[Lum1n3s]

I am regretting getting this on new egg instead of a release day pick up. I figured with so much to play I wouldn't have trouble waiting but god damnit Halo will always have me by the balls it appears.

Did you pre-order it on there? Otherwise I would recommend getting it from Amazon don't they do same day shipping or is that just for Prime members? Still though you could always sign yourself up for the trial membership to get items shipped fast.