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[FyreWulff]

:lol don't even joke about that contracted shit that doesn't have an ounce of respect from the community.

The support for it sucks, but it still plays exactly like Halo 2 Xbox did, if people are just looking for the gameplay.

Of course, have fun finding any server not running Snipers Foundation.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

http://www.google.com/search?q=halo+2+vista&tbm=shop&hl=en&aq=f ?

I actually own Halo 2 Vista....but everyone that plays the game plays some stupid ass modded gametype. Halo 2 is one of the games that matchmaking works better in. I wanna play some real matches, not some stupid ass infinite ammo scarab gun deathmatch

if everyone would start playing some normal matches, then I would love the game.

 

[FyreWulff]

I actually own Halo 2 Vista....but everyone that plays the game plays some stupid ass modded gametype. Halo 2 is one of the games that matchmaking works better in. I wanna play some real matches, not some stupid ass infinite ammo scarab gun deathmatch

if everyone would start playing some normal matches, then I would love the game.

Yeah, that is a problem.

If you want to play normal Halo 2 Vista I'm always up for it.

 

[Woorloog]

Yeah, that is a problem.

If you want to play normal Halo 2 Vista I'm always up for it.

People here have it? Maybe i should reinstall it...

 

[Emperor Bohe]

if GAF hops on to Halo 2 vista....I'll hop on too. we should set a date

 

[FyreWulff]

People here have it? Maybe i should reinstall it...

There was a sizeable

Spoiler

achievement boosting

HBO/GAF party for a couple nights a while ago. I think you could at least get 4v4 going.

I actually wanted to rent a server, but holy crap H2V servers are expensive for whoever runs them still.

 

[Gui_PT]

Yeah, that is a problem.

If you want to play normal Halo 2 Vista I'm always up for it.

1v1 Go

 

[wwm0nkey]

if GAF hops on to Halo 2 vista....I'll hop on too. we should set a date

Well I have it and have been looking for people to play it with.

 

[Woorloog]

Should probably talk about this in HaloGAF thread?
I wonder where the DVD case is...
BTW, do people use controller or KB/M mostly? I heard controller toggles aim assist on and is too good.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Should probably talk about this in HaloGAF thread?
I wonder where the DVD case is...
BTW, do people use controller or KB/M mostly? I heard controller toggles aim assist on and is too good.

You should ONLY play Halo 2 Vista with a controller, KB+M sucks on H2V

 

[Woorloog]

You should ONLY play Halo 2 Vista with a controller, KB+M sucks on H2V

Then i might as well not install it. I do remember KB/M being a bit awkward... But i don't exactly have alteratives. As i have no use for a controller otherwise, i don't intend get one either.

 

[FyreWulff]

Should probably talk about this in HaloGAF thread?
I wonder where the DVD case is...
BTW, do people use controller or KB/M mostly? I heard controller toggles aim assist on and is too good.

It's weird but Halo 2 Vista plays better on the controller, and it's not due to aim assist. I can't quite place it. And this is just from playing campaign. Mostly comes into play in CQB situations, it's not as.. smooth?

The aim assist does not give you a noticeable advantage in multiplayer.

You'll be fine with KBAM in multi though.

edit: beat by wwm0nkey

 

[Woorloog]

Okay. Thanks.
Darn posting cooldown.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Head long made all one sided objectives shine.

Due to the Halo 2 contesting system matches could potentially last up to an hour lol

Absolutely. The varied points of entry into the base were all stellar and a well coordinated attack or defense was so fucking satisfying. I haven't felt that way playing a multiplayer matchmaking game since Halo 2.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

someone should make a "GAFplaysHalo2" gamertag or something and add everyone who owns the game as a friend. that way we can see when others are online playing the game

 

[watership]

I watched some videos on Halo Waypoint (yes, i know its a pointless service) and noticed a few things with the Halo:CE Anniversary Vids. The Master Chief model? The Assault Rifle model must have undergone a Geometrically challenged class or something

This is the original Assault rifle...
AND
(just find a new vid on youtube for the "classic version" in the Upcoming Anniversary Edition)
The look? Yeah I saw that too. That gun wasn't originally THAT FAT!

Now the MC Model? We all know it looks disgusting compared to the Xbox original model.

now, WHY THE HELL CANT I PLAY CLASSIC HALO 1 Multiplayer ONLINE?!?!?!?

Finally, 343 just sucks when it comes to Halo, Little Effort and short time table to milk the Cash cow IMO.

Now,The original game did not look NEARLY as bad as the new Anniversary Edition.
They are bringing shame in the name of anyone hear: (alpha version)? of the game?

Anyone else feel this way?

This is the worst post I have read, on the internet, all year.

 

[Domino Theory]

This is the worst post I have read, on the internet, all year.

The AR shot itself in the foot, just you wait!

 

[Sai-kun]

Now,The original game did not look NEARLY as bad as the new Anniversary Edition.

I giggle while reading that post, but that line I quoted is always the one to make me laugh. :lol

 

[RBH]

Amazon is now offering a $10 credit with the game:

Pre-order Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and get a $10 Amazon credit good toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads) as well as Master Chief Avatar Armor and the Grunt Funeral Skull (once activated, every grunt's methane tank will explode like a plasma grenade when killed). The promotional code for the credit will be e-mailed within two days after the product ships. The access code for the armor and skull will be packaged inside the game box. This offer will be extended to all existing pre-orders. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com, while supplies last. Limit one per customer. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050SYY5E/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[delta25]

Some new POA gameplay, it looks amazing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvRDTbabw0g

 

[Booshka]

Some new POA gameplay, it looks amazing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvRDTbabw0g

Looks good.

Terminal Spoilers btw, if any of you are trying to avoid them don't watch the last minute of this video.

 

[Buckethead]

Why isn't it Nov 15 yet?

 

[soldat7]

Some new POA gameplay, it looks amazing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvRDTbabw0g

I respect what they've done with the new and updated graphics (aside from some lame aesthetic choices), but there's just nothing like those original graphics. I'll probably spend an inordinate amount of time switching back and forth.

 

[AEREC]

Any chance this is coming out on Games on Demand relatively soon after launch?

 

[The Lamonster]

Looks good.

Terminal Spoilers btw, if any of you are trying to avoid them don't watch the last minute of this video.

Dammit every time someone talks about the terminals I first think we're getting a Terminal Halo 2 map remake.

 

[Digital-Hero]

Some new POA gameplay, it looks amazing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvRDTbabw0g

Oh God! This video single-handedly got me excited for this. Thanks!

 

[infinityBCRT]

Yeah, that is a problem.

If you want to play normal Halo 2 Vista I'm always up for it.

If MS would put it up on Xbox.com I'd buy it in an instant.

 

[infinityBCRT]

Any chance this is coming out on Games on Demand relatively soon after launch?

I'd expect it to be out May 15 at the earliest.

 

[Hey You]

Any chance this is coming out on Games on Demand relatively soon after launch?

I wish. Doesn't it take like a year for MS games to go on GoD?

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Even if you were to buy it on games on demand you provably wouldn't get the map code for Reach

 

[Elginer]

Some new POA gameplay, it looks amazing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvRDTbabw0g

Thank looks fantastic!!! Hype!

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

It looks pretty but what is the deal with making previously dark and unnerving areas bright as fuck in this remake? Part of HALO's mood were the dark corners and not quite knowing what lurks beyond.

Will be interesting to see how the level Keyes looks.

 

[Havok]

I wish. Doesn't it take like a year for MS games to go on GoD?

Reach went up on March 15, so six months seems to be the norm now. I wouldn't be surprised if it went up faster because of its budget price point.

 

[Oozer3993]

I wish. Doesn't it take like a year for MS games to go on GoD?

Not anymore. They've been getting quicker and quicker with getting games on GoD. Reach has been on GoD for months.

 

[StormyTheRabbit]

THE GOLDEN WARTHOG ADVERTISEMENT ISN'T ON THE HEADLONG REMAKE?!?!?!?

 

[JB1981]

I really need to get a 3D tv.

 

[GhaleonEB]

It looks pretty but what is the deal with making previously dark and unnerving areas bright as fuck in this remake? Part of HALO's mood were the dark corners and not quite knowing what lurks beyond.

Will be interesting to see how the level Keyes looks.

I'm hoping they really re-do the art on Two Betrayals, to differentiate it from Assault on the Control room. Bungie wanted to really show the effects of a Flood outbreak, but ran out of time. It's a chance to really reimagine the art in a way that helps the story.

 

[Inferno313]

Sorry to bump, but any word on player count on co-op? Is it four?

 

[clav]

Two. Just like the original.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Then & Now: Weapon Sounds 2


amazing picture from the video

 

[MrBig]

Dat HUD.
Better still be temporary.

 

[kittens]

Holy SHIT, that is gorgeous!

 

[wwm0nkey]

Dat HUD.
Better still be temporary.

Well the game is about to go gold soon. I am sure changing the color of the HUD would not be hard though lol

 

[Amagon]

The sound design is sex to my ears.

 

[jackdoe]

All the redone sounds are great, except for the plasma grenade. I liked that the old plasma grenade explosion sounded quieter than the frag grenade.

Also, that clipping with the shotgun animation. Eww.

 

[Timan]

Not sure if anyone noticed this, but the crosshair appears to be in the middle of the screen. This a first for a halo game?

 

[Havok]

Not sure if anyone noticed this, but the crosshair appears to be in the middle of the screen. This a first for a halo game?

CE always had a centered reticule, it was lowered in subsequent games so that projectiles spawned out of the gun, not the center of the player model's head.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Not sure if anyone noticed this, but the crosshair appears to be in the middle of the screen. This a first for a halo game?

Far from it, in fact the first Halo game always had a middle crosshair. It wasn't until 2 onward that they decide to be a unique little flower and fuck up my own orientation.

 

[Timan]

Ah, I just remember getting pissed in halo 2 onward about it not being in the center lol, drove me mad.

 

[TheListener]

Audio compression is much better in the 720p vid, gang.