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[ElzarTheBam]

ShopTo confirm "Assassin" emblem for pre-orders:

http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/image.axd?picture=2012%2f5%2f31%2fH4_RetailSkins__0023_White_Emblem_Assassin2.jpg/IMG]

Edit: Can't link to ShopTo? Is that because they lost everyone's CC details that time?[/QUOTE]

Ohh, I like this.

 

[MrGreencastle]

I'll never understand how online like reach(and MW3) are fun for those people that have like .3 and .2 k/d's. I get stuck with a guy in team slaer that is 700-3600 k/d and he didn't get one kill(-14). Is it fun for you getting romped? I'm not saying I'm the bee's knees but at some point you gotta say, 'maybe this game isn't for me.'

/rant

Maybe he's disabled and has been using Halo as a way to cope with the harsh realities he faces on a daily basis, despite his depression over the fact that he feels he can't even succeed in a video game, let alone life.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Maybe he's disabled and has been using Halo as a way to cope with the harsh realities he faces on a daily basis, despite his depression over the fact that he feels he can't even succeed in a video game, let alone life.

Or the kid could just suck?

 

[zap]

Or the kid could just suck?

 

[nbraun80]

Maybe he's disabled and has been using Halo as a way to cope with the harsh realities he faces on a daily basis, despite his depression over the fact that he feels he can't even succeed in a video game, let alone life.

That was you I was playing with wasn't it?

 

[Ryaaan14]

DO NOT QUIT OUT OF GAMES - A Commentary by Ryaaan14

Swaggie.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Are we going to play Halo today GAF. (like in the next 4 hours)

 

[Blueblur1]

I hope there's no Gravity Hammer in Halo 4 so Grifball can remain a terrible relic of the past.

Doubt it. 343i already seems to be trying to please old and new Halo fans (or BKs as Juices would call them) with the simultaneous return of the glorious BR and horrid Armor Abilities so the Gravity Hammer has to be in there as well.

 

[Slightly Live]

I think I remember someone from 343 reassuring Grifball fans that they not not worry about their sport in Halo 4.

 

[ZalinKrow]

ZalinKrow loves all the armors. He is a terribly, terribly handsome person.

<3

You're too kind.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

You're too sexy.

Thank you too. ; )

 

[StalkerUKCG]

I think I remember someone from 343 reassuring Grifball fans that they not not worry about their sport in Halo 4.

Frankie said something similar (in terms of weapons) would be returning for Griffball

 

[nbraun80]

DO NOT QUIT OUT OF GAMES - A Commentary by Ryaaan14

I was expecting an epic comeback. Also, I hate it when its 4v1 and they start tea bagging and getting cocky; good job bro you and your 3 goons jumped me, congrats.

 

[Myyke]

I'd wait on the encyclopedia, because no doubt it will be updated, although it features an amazing foreword by Frankie.

I recommend the visual guide though, concise and fantastic, not bulky and generally a pleasure to look at.

Although, I'm a bit biased seeming as our lord and saviour Mr Loftus worked on it.

Fixed.

Also shopto have put up the assassination emblem as their pre-order bonus so I am a stabby bunny. Combine that with the Locus helmet and I would have everything I want out of the pre-order stuff shown so far!

 

[Shadders]

DO NOT QUIT OUT OF GAMES - A Commentary by Ryaaan14

Swaggie.

Cool video.

I used to feel the same way, but to be honest I don't really blame people for quitting any more, I blame the game.

FIFA used to be plagued by quitters, if you went a goal up the other guy would quit and the game did nothing to combat this, in fact it used to void the match so even though you were winning it'd wouldn't award me any points.

Now they've made it so the quitter gets a 3-1 defeat (which, incidentally is in the rules of football if one team quits), it also prominently displays your DNF percentage. I think that's important, you know what gamers are like for making sure their numbers look good.

Reach doesn't really punish quitters, how many games do you need to quit before you get a ban? And even then it's only for like ten minutes or something, right? It should display DNF on your profile and they should dish out 24 hour credit/SPoints ban for quitting twice in any 24 hour period too.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Fixed.

Also shopto have put up the assassination emblem as their pre-order bonus so I am a stabby bunny. Combine that with the Locus helmet and I would have everything I want out of the pre-order stuff shown so far!

God damn your edit, I should have <posted> it sooner!

 

[Rand0m TAG]

I was expecting an epic comeback. Also, I hate it when its 4v1 and they start tea bagging and getting cocky; good job bro you and your 3 goons jumped me, congrats.

Im usually a goon lol. you know how irritating it is playing 4v1. I bag hoping that they quit.

 

[JonCha]

Armor lock is in? I thought it was out? I don't care if it's forward-facing only, the problem is it stops matches.

 

[Rand0m TAG]

they could learn from gears 3. you lose a shitload of credits for quitting

 

[Overdoziz]

So 343 removed Select, eh? Well, at least they didn't bother to explain why.

 

[kylej]

man, still thinking about pros playing against the gaming press and other nerds at E3.

it's gonna be Unlimited Slayer x 10. I hope my beloved Formal gets rips their dicks off with multiple blainer exterminations.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

So 343 removed Select, eh? Well, at least they didn't bother to explain why.

Select was horrible anyway. The sight lines sucked were pretty bad and the hill o the middle was way to steep.

 

[Overdoziz]

Select was horrible anyway. The sight lines sucked were pretty bad and the hill o the middle was way to steep.

Regardless, they could've at least added one short sentence explaining the reason behind removing it.

Spoiler

My point is: bring Squad Slayer back.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Regardless, they could've at least added one short sentence explaining the reason behind removing it.

Spoiler

My point is: bring Squad Slayer back.

True. Some more explanations would be nice.

EDIT: So super slayer currently has a population of 92 players...

 

[The Henery]

Cats out of the bag now, MLG Pros (Formal, Chig, Best Man, Prototype, etc) are going to E3 to play Halo 4 4v4/FFA next week along with press and staff. Some will be shot from MLG.

So sick of AR carvings in the walls. This is great news!

man, still thinking about pros playing against the gaming press and other nerds at E3.

it's gonna be Unlimited Slayer x 10. I hope my beloved Formal gets rips their dicks off with multiple blainer exterminations.

Exterminations probably don't exist in Slayer anymore thanks to instant respawn.

 

[Striker]

Select was horrible anyway. The sight lines sucked were pretty bad and the hill o the middle was way to steep.

Select was a mediocre map, it was nothing special. But it was less offensive than the turds known as Enclosed and Synapse (pre-update; I admit I have yet to play the "new" version). Sooo, why isn't Enclosed gone yet? Is this the Reach version of Smashed where it's completely terrible but it still finds itself in MM?

Invasion going 2-split is cool. Can Team Objective get the same treatment? Could use some new maps for CTF and Assau-...I mean for Flag Slayer and Hot Potato.

 

[Slightly Live]

Invasion going 2-split is cool. Can Team Objective get the same treatment? Could use some new maps for CTF and Assau-...I mean for Flag Slayer and Hot Potato.

There was some data points brought up regarding the usage of split-screen in TO that was said to be the reason why it wouldn't be possible at the time.

I'm not sure if the situation has changed, but I'll look into it and ask.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Select was a mediocre map, it was nothing special. But it was less offensive than the turds known as Enclosed and Synapse (pre-update; I admit I have yet to play the "new" version). Sooo, why isn't Enclosed gone yet? Is this the Reach version of Smashed where it's completely terrible but it still finds itself in MM?

Invasion going 2-split is cool. Can Team Objective get the same treatment? Could use some new maps for CTF and Assau-...I mean for Flag Slayer and Hot Potato.

I don't think Enlcosed is that bad. Not worse than Select. Synapse pre-update wasn't a good map but I believe much of its issues were resolved with the update it got (Don't know for sure, I've only played the new version one time).

I don't see any reason either to remove it, but as I already said, I don't really care either.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

If we get a full video of that Pro vs Media stuff from E3 ill be happy in regards to MP reveals

 

[Slightly Live]

Just because a bunch of MLG dudes are going to E3 for a recorded demo, doesn't mean they'll be playing against a bunch of journalists. More than likely they'll be set up against each other for the recordings.

 

[TheOddOne]

If we get a full video of that Pro vs Media stuff from E3 ill be happy in regards to MP reveals

Media: "Looks like Halo, pixel counter says it's 640p. Rather be playing Darku Soulu."
Pro's: "The fuck is this shit? These guys."

 

[The Librarian]

GAF: "Looks like Halo. Pixel counter says it's 640p. Rather be playing [insert PC title here]."
Media: "9.5/10, but I'm getting my ass kicked!"
Pro's: "The fuck is this shit? These guys."

Fixed.

 

[TheOddOne]

Fixed.

Duuurrr sounds about right.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Matchmaking in Halo:Reach is a endless stream of grey maps.

 

[Overdoziz]

I hope the pros do that suicides thing.

 

[CyReN]

Just because a bunch of MLG dudes are going to E3 for a recorded demo, doesn't mean they'll be playing against a bunch of journalists. More than likely they'll be set up against each other for the recordings.

I hope the pros do that suicides thing.

Actually lol'd.

 

[Arnie]

Cats out of the bag now, MLG Pros (Formal, Chig, Best Man, Prototype, etc) are going to E3 to play Halo 4 4v4/FFA next week along with press and staff. Some will be shot from MLG.

Where's the praise the lord gif when you need it.

Direct feed please.

 

[TheOddOne]

Where's the praise the lord gif when you need it.

Direct feed please.

I think stuff will be NDA'd for a while, in two weeks though we might get a overload of information and direct footage.

 

[Overdoziz]

Where's the praise the lord gif when you need it.

Direct feed please.

Off-screen footage.

Good enough™

 

[Arnie]

I think stuff will be NDA'd for a while, in two weeks though we might get a overload of information and direct footage.

If they NDA the footage from E3 I'll have an aneurysm. We've waited long enough for meaningful footage, it'd just be cruel to make us wait longer.

Off-screen footage.

Good enough™

As long as it's VHS quality.

 

[TheOddOne]

If they NDA the footage from E3 I'll have an aneurysm. We've waited long enough for meaningful footage, it'd just be cruel to make us wait longer.

My guess is that official MS PR will want the spotlight for atleast a week or two, so expect official stuff from them. Nothing to special though, usually what we see at the press conference. Maby some selective MP footage. If they don't go that route, then boy are we in for some awesome.

 

[Genesis Knight]

There isn't anyone who thinks this looks good, is there? It looks like a skull.
.

Looks amazing, like some H.R. Giger creation.

 

[Shadders]

As long as it's VHS quality.

[HD] [720] VHS quality.

 

[siddhu33]

From g4tv

How did they make these guesses? I thought Bubble shields was a confirmed no, and from the name "Regeneration field", it sounds like it will be a lot like Halo 3's regenerator, I fail to see how either could possibly be bubble/drop sheild-esque.


Hmm, I don't have an original Xbox anymore, I'm trying to plan a 16 player classic Halo LAN, and we may not have enough Xboxes. Gonna be fun nonetheless.

Autosentry - Thanks to the description, we know that this ability “is an automated turret which can be deployed to defend the wearer or command a busy battlefield checkpoint.”
Promethean Vision - Ability to see enemies through walls
Regeneration Field - regenerator from halo 3.
Hologram - Returns from Halo: Reach, but unclear if it works exactly the same way
Hardlight Shield - looks like a shield to block fire. A bit like the wraith shield from resistance.
Active Camouflage - A Halo staple at this point that will most likely function similarly to previous games
Thruster Pack - Replacement to evade. Probably has the same function as the thruster from that original trailer.

Firepower - According to the description, this allows the player to carry two primary weapons.
Resupply - full ammo at start, most probably.
Grenadier - Perhaps this gives you an extra slot to hold a third grenade type or access to a unique grenade type
Awareness - increased radar range.
Shielding - increased shield regeneration
AA Efficiency - Might stand for “Armor Abilities Efficiency” in which case it could mean your armor abilities use up less energy or they recharge faster

Heres what I think about the new perks (what else are you going to call them?) changes in bold.

 

[Hitmonchan107]

I think stuff will be NDA'd for a while, in two weeks though we might get a overload of information and direct footage.

It's going to be tough to NDA footage from a relatively public event.

 

[TheOddOne]

It's going to be tough to NDA footage from a relatively public event.

You make a good point

 

[Hydranockz]

they are based on the leaks we know.

The leaks which consist of menu screens and one pic of the shield. No reason really to guess its similar do armor lock.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Autosentry - Thanks to the description, we know that this ability “is an automated turret which can be deployed to defend the wearer or command a busy battlefield checkpoint.”
Promethean Vision - Ability to see enemies through walls
Regeneration Field - regenerator from halo 3.
Hologram - Returns from Halo: Reach, but unclear if it works exactly the same way
Hardlight Shield - looks like a shield to block fire. A bit like the wraith shield from resistance.
Active Camouflage - A Halo staple at this point that will most likely function similarly to previous games
Thruster Pack - Replacement to evade. Probably has the same function as the thruster from that original trailer.

Firepower - According to the description, this allows the player to carry two primary weapons.
Resupply - full ammo at start, most probably.
Grenadier - Perhaps this gives you an extra slot to hold a third grenade type or access to a unique grenade type
Awareness - increased radar range.
Shielding - increased shield regeneration
AA Efficiency - Might stand for “Armor Abilities Efficiency” in which case it could mean your armor abilities use up less energy or they recharge faster

Heres what I think about the new perks (what else are you going to call them?) changes in bold.

I would be happy with these. Not to get all COD on everyone, but faster reload would be pretty sweet.

 

[Arnie]

[HD] [720] VHS quality.

I'll download it and watch it on my phone, in a field for that true authentic™ experience.

 

[Slightly Live]

It's going to be tough to NDA footage from a relatively public event.

Yeah, no one has ever done behind closed doors things at E3.... =p