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[Hypertrooper]

Just set a super-secret, definitely-not-leaked, bet-you-haven't-heard-about-it-yet press release to auto-publish at 4:45. ‪#andbacktosdccigo‬

https://twitter.com/bsangel/status/224279842521235457

Definitely the PR about the console.

 

[CyReN]

Nexy being drunk + bsangel + bravo

 

[Tashi]

Did you forget Zealot is a remake of Midship?

Oh right, remake lol

Oh IGN

 

[Vire]

Yes!

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Like how Zealot is to Midship?

And...

As Guardian is to Lockout.

And Avalanch is to Sidewinder.

 

[Striker]

So, is the flag carrier still running at normal speed, or is he a tad slower like past Halo's? Shooting while carrying the flag, that's some grade A speedflag stuff right there. Not genuinely surprised, to say the least.

No remakes at launch is good. I can't see many, if any at all, would do well with auto-sprint, jetpacks, etc. And I do hope there's at least three large scale maps.

And...

As Guardian is to Lockout.

And Avalanch is to Sidewinder

Zealot is more like Derelict/Desolation.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Zealot is more like Derelict/Desolation.

Much more.

 

[HigherLevel]

Zealot is more like what happens when you don't test a map enough before releasing it.

 

[FyreWulff]

Probably because playlist management has been a complete failure the past two Halo games.

Lame excuse. Objective would have never been popular if they had "just done it this way". It's the fact that you have to do something other than killing to win the game. People don't want to manage flag locations, return times, and have to carry an object around while their teammates get to do all the killing for them.

They dislike it so much that even when a playlist has optional objective, on average a player does not return to the list after getting objectives two times when they voted for slayer. Hence why playlists like Team Classic and new gametypes start off Slayer-only, because it gives the playlist the most potential population.

Zealot is more like Derelict/Desolation.

this

 

[Woorloog]

Reach is more like what happens when you don't test a game enough before releasing it.

Fixed.

 

[Tashi]

Zealot is more like what happens when you don't test a map enough before releasing it.

Enough or at all?

All low grav and space sections, along with shield doors need to die. They ruin maps

 

[Plywood]

Specializations:

• RPG Approach to Mp experience
  
• Customize to fit styles
  
• get max level cap- reenlist into specializations (sniper, gunner etc)
  
• 10 lvl progressions
  
• unlock exclusive armor mods, emblems, early access via special edition
  
• Classic modes altered
  
• Regicide has king
  
• Mode specific assassinations.
  

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• 

 

[Vire]

Is the panel over? Anything about Spartan Ops?

Wasn't David teasing that the other day?

 

[Mister Negative]

Zealot is, in all honesty, one of my least favorite maps in Reach. The entire thing is one giant corner. Battles on it boil down to throwing a blind grenade around a curve and either cleaning up the damage you caused or getting ambushed by the other team.

 

[Hypertrooper]

Officially announced yet:
http://majornelson.com/2012/07/14/x...-accessories-revealed-at-san-diego-comic-con/

At the 343 Industries Panel at Comic Con today we have announced full details around the “Halo 4” LE Console Bundle and controller coming this fall.

Here is the official press release:

Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” Console Bundle & Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con

Today in front of thousands of “Halo” fans in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con, Microsoft and 343 Industries revealed the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle – the perfect celebration of the return of the Master Chief in “Halo 4.” The limited edition bundle and accessories showcase a never-before-seen unique design inspired by the game and include everything you need to bring the “Halo” mythology right into your living room.

The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle is available for pre-order today and will arrive in stores with the launch of “Halo 4” on Nov. 6, 2012. This must-have bundle contains an exclusive, custom-designed console and two exclusive controllers inspired by the game, a standard edition copy of “Halo 4,” a wired headset, a massive 320GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, and Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive “Halo 4” in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content. The “ring of light” on the console, as well as the Xbox Guide button of the controller will showcase a glowing blue color to match the overall “Halo 4” color scheme.

As the definitive console bundle of 2012, the limited edition console bundle offers an incredible value for fans who want to enjoy the immersive world of “Halo 4.” The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” bundle is available through your favorite retailer while supplies last, priced at $399.99 (U.S. ERP).

In addition to the limited edition console bundle, Microsoft and 343 Industries are releasing a standalone Xbox 360 “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless Controller. The graphics on this controller will feature the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) emblem on a dark grey translucent body, and will include an Avatar T-shirt as exclusive downloadable content. The “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless controller will also feature the “Halo 4” glowing blue Xbox Guide button. This product will be available by Nov. 6, 2012 and is priced at $59.99 (U.S. ERP).

 

[kylej]

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[ElzarTheBam]

Zealot is, in all honesty, one of my least favorite maps in Reach. The entire thing is one giant corner. Battles on it boil down to throwing a blind grenade around a curve and either cleaning up the damage you caused or getting ambushed by the other team.

And those GOD DAMN LIPS on the grav lifts!

 

[Franklinator]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/db/Modern_Warfare_2_cover.PNG/256px-Modern_Warfare_2_cover.PNG[IMG][/QUOTE]

Actually it's more Battlefield than CoD in this case, haha

 

[zap]

Wow Daniel Cudmore is HUGE (watching the fiction panel now)

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Isn't defending the flag carrier while outnumbered the whole point of CTF? Why bother protecting the carrier, he has a weapon now.

No. Capturing the flag is the whole point of CTF. Also, a pistol isn't going to do much against most other weapons. He'll still need protection.

 

[TS x Massacre]

Yeah.

Officially announced yet:
http://majornelson.com/2012/07/14/x...-accessories-revealed-at-san-diego-comic-con/

I dont understand why they can't put the LE edition of the game with this. Seeing as they love using that word Limited Edition to talk about the console.

It really puts people in a tight spot because its either, you get the console and cool stuff, or you get the LE and a bunch of cool stuff for way cheaper. (And why would you wanna get both and have a Halo 4 just sitting there?)

Stupid. Just stupid. and will probably be the reason I don't get the console.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Actually it's more Battlefield than CoD in this case, haha

Yeah if you want to single out a game as an influence on Halo 4, I would say more Battlefield and Call of Duty.

 

[Gray Man]

So is there a link for the multiplayer panel? Or was that in the Fiction Panel? Link?

 

[The Librarian]

343 said classic modes have been altered.

What's the news on Assault?

 

[IHaveIce]

Officially announced yet:
http://majornelson.com/2012/07/14/x...-accessories-revealed-at-san-diego-comic-con/

So it isn't the console what is mentioned by bsangel right? She said unheard...

HYPE RISES

 

[Trey]

Yeah if you want to single out a game as an influence on Halo 4, I would say more Battlefield and Call of Duty.

Reach.

 

[Mister Negative]

And those GOD DAMN LIPS on the grav lifts!

Yeah, it's right down there with Sword Base in my opinion. A badly designed map that actually forces players to change their playstyle.

 

[Tashi]

And those GOD DAMN LIPS on the grav lifts!

Ohhhhh god! The worst

 

[Vire]

So it isn't the console what is mentioned by bsangel right? She said unheard...

HYPE RISES

I think she's being sarcastic unfortunately.

 

[m23]

So is there a link for the multiplayer panel? Or was that in the Fiction Panel? Link?

Fiction panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQtOU5gZfzI&feature=g-all-u

Multiplayer panel going on now, or is it done now?

 

[Gabotron ES]

So yeah... Spartan Ops :/

 

[TS x Massacre]

I think she's being sarcastic unfortunately.

This.

I'm still pissed that I saw LE in that post about 13 times then saw "Standard Edition Halo 4" it's going to bother me for a while.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Ohhhhh god! The worst

They get me every single time! Every. Single. Time.

At this moment in time, I just laugh when it happens.

 

[Hypertrooper]

So it isn't the console what is mentioned by bsangel right? She said unheard...

HYPE RISES

It is the console...

 

[Steelyuhas]

343 said classic modes have been altered.

What's the news on Assault?

No word on Assault yet. Neutral Assault is my favorite Halo gametype, I hope they haven't cut it.

 

[Woorloog]

Gotta admit, the new console is pretty nice looking... and the blue lights sound awesome.
But buying another Xbox when you already have one? Just no, no, no.

 

[Poker Face]

im okay with limited info on spartan ops until launch

 

[zap]

Console pics

 

[L1NETT]

Nice to see that the controller sold separately confirmed.

Forty quid? Will do business.

 

[Overdoziz]

Did someone ask about the co-op netcode?/Someone should ask about the co-op netcode.

 

[Striker]

343 said classic modes have been altered.

What's the news on Assault?

If they made users who carry the bomb also permitted to shoot a weapon, that might as well not even put it in. Sounds terribly unfunny, but it's all probably true.

 

[TS x Massacre]

im okay with limited info on spartan ops until launch

Same, campaign and SpOps they should keep under wraps. Spoiling lore is much more detrimental than spoiling game mechanics.

 

[HigherLevel]

Gotta admit, the new console is pretty nice looking... and the blue lights sound awesome.
But buying another Xbox when you already have one? Just no, no, no.

Yeah I'd love to get it, but I don't have the money to do that and I'm already on 360 number 5 anyway.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Console pics

Yeah, okay, that's looking sexy.

Definitely picking up a controller.

 

[DopeyFish]

It is the console...

Then why 30 minutes after the console pr is already posted

 

[Mister Negative]

Did someone ask about the netcode?/Someone should ask about the netcode.

this is why I'm going to miss Bungie. Weekly Updates that were filled with information on important behind the scenes stuff like that.

 

[TheOddOne]

Goddamn, that console look nice.

 

[Gray Man]

So yeah... Spartan Ops :/

Can someone help me out here, I"m a little lost as to what panel has happened when and such.

 

[Woorloog]

Yeah I'd love to get it, but I don't have the money to do that and I'm already on 360 number 5 anyway.

Fifth?
Huh, i guess i'm lucky. I've had 360 since 2007 and my current one is my second (first one has borked fan, i think, so it can be probably fixed (no warranty anymore, once repaired after E74)).

 

[IHaveIce]

Nice to see that the controller sold separately confirmed.

Forty quid? Will do business.

Sounds like the seperately sold controller is a little bit different or am I mistaken?
it says it has a UNSC logo? I don't see it on the pics