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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition |OT| The Best Marketing This Game Will Get
- Thread starter Tecnniqe
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Yeah a minor push from them would be nice but whatcha gonna do 🤔
Hawk269
Member
Agree. It has been one thing I have been asking about here and on the official forums. A video showing the D.E. version versus the old version would of been nice. It seems like the only screen shot we have are the ones that "someone" is sending you to post, which is great, but at the same time they should of had screen shots out a few weeks ago and perhaps a video of a MP match. We still have no word on what the "bonus content" is, it does come with all the DLC so it has to be something new. Lastly, I want to know what performance is like on Xbox One when you have a 3 vs 3 battle going on. All of this should of already been shared with the community. Let's just hope the game has made the move to Xbox One well.
Lastly, this whole "we are sending codes in waves" is really weird. I doubt that they have millions of pre-orders that would cause the games servers to completely die if everyone had their code, so kind of a weird thing. I know I will be crushed if I don't get in on Wave 1, especially having time off all week.
100%!
I did post my idea as to why I think its wave based on the previous page. Only thing that makes sense to me.
Gai Murakumo
Member
The OT title kills me.
Because it's true😭
I'll allow it as you will buy HW
E 😏Gai Murakumo
Member
I know which is so sad.
Hawk269
Member
I don't use Twitter, but someone should Tweet Phil Spencer the link to this thread and ensure you put the Thread Title in it. I would suggest saying "Hey Phil, check out the support the fans are having for Halo Wars DE over at Neo Gaf" and then have the link and then add "here is the thread title for the link".
Lol perfect.
I've seen some genuinely dope looking ones. See here and here
It was back in the school days and it very much stopped me ever being generous lending stuff out. I'm the type of person who treats my stuff like it's fragile as hell. Most games I own you'd mistake for brand new if it still had the book smell xD
Hawk269
Member
Almost makes me miss General
Feel free to throw me an invite too, I'm on when I'm on and skill level I can't promise anything
Is your GT the same as your name here?
ATOMICJORGE
Member
On Mexico the cost of the Ultimate Edition of Halo Wars 2 is $65 USD I bought mine there, I don't know if this is the same on the US store but since this is a Play Anywhere tittle you guys should check it out
Halo Waypoint FAQ mentioned a few posts up.
I ordered mostly for the Windows versions, looking forward to 4K 60 FPS, but I'm curious how well this is going to run on XB1. As far as I can remember the original game had quite a bit of slowdown in large fights, having that smoothed out would be a nice upgrade... but not all of these re-releases actually perform like you'd expect.
New browser function is nice, especially adding co-op, but it sounds like no ranked or normal matchmaking? If so (hard to tell) that may be for the best given likely low population, but is the kind of thing that would be nice to know more than the day before release.
I ordered mostly for the Windows versions, looking forward to 4K 60 FPS, but I'm curious how well this is going to run on XB1. As far as I can remember the original game had quite a bit of slowdown in large fights, having that smoothed out would be a nice upgrade... but not all of these re-releases actually perform like you'd expect.
Hawk269
Member
If they are smart, they would offer at minimum the original Halo Wars since it is BC in January to get people interested in the game (HW2). While for a RTS on console it sold very well, a lot of people missed out on it and what better way to get people into the game for HW2.
Unity2012
Member
To add to the post above; from the official forums FAQ:
Q: What will I be able to configure for creating and searching games in Halo Wars:
Definitive Edition?
A: When creating or searching games, players will be able to configure the following:
1. Private or Public Game
2. Game Type: Skirmish or Campaign
If Skirmish is chosen as Game Type:
3. Players: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3
4. Map: Specific lists for 1v1, 2v2, 3v3
5. Mode: Standard, Deathmatch, Keep Away, Tug of War, Reinforcement
6. AI Difficulty: Easy, Normal, Heroic, Legendary
If Campaign is chosen as Game Type: (campaign only supports co-op for 2 players, so no team selection size here):
7. Mission: Any, List of each unlocked mission
8. Campaign Difficulty: Any, Easy, Normal, Heroic, Legendary
Q: What will I be able to configure for creating and searching games in Halo Wars:
Definitive Edition?
A: When creating or searching games, players will be able to configure the following:
1. Private or Public Game
2. Game Type: Skirmish or Campaign
If Skirmish is chosen as Game Type:
3. Players: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3
4. Map: Specific lists for 1v1, 2v2, 3v3
5. Mode: Standard, Deathmatch, Keep Away, Tug of War, Reinforcement
6. AI Difficulty: Easy, Normal, Heroic, Legendary
If Campaign is chosen as Game Type: (campaign only supports co-op for 2 players, so no team selection size here):
7. Mission: Any, List of each unlocked mission
8. Campaign Difficulty: Any, Easy, Normal, Heroic, Legendary
Barrel Cannon
Member
Haha for sure. I just consider my friends to represent the GAF majority. It always feels like Gaffer are ahead of the general gaming populace
Hawk269
Member
I am the same way. Back in the day when I would do the rare trade in at my local GameStop the Store Manger stopped looking at the disks of my games since he would always comment "this looks brand new" even though I had it for several years.
I still have my collectors edition for Halo Wars. It looks as new as they day I bought it. I have it wrapped in bubble wrap and in a box since I am preparing to move to Idaho at the end of January.
Flibbertygiblet
Neo Member
Announced at E3 2015, shown again at E3 2016 (with downloadable technical beta), new trailer at The Game Awards 2016... not really a secret.
#sorrynotsorry
Member
Kinda hoping I get in early. I'm gonna be busy after Christmas.
Barrel Cannon
Member
omg omg I wanna see. Must wait till I get home
Forerunner
Member
Looks good. It's going to be so good on PC.
Nightmare452
Member
Great threat OP.
Huge HW1 fan, bought the Halo Wars 2 digital LE as soon as I read the description that has HWE included and tried the HW2 beta. Love the frst game, likely in my top 3 games of last gen actually. Gonna go all in tomorrow on HWE, do some Skirmish matches and go for those achievements. Local units!!
Huge HW1 fan, bought the Halo Wars 2 digital LE as soon as I read the description that has HW
E included and tried the HW2 beta. Love the frst game, likely in my top 3 games of last gen actually. Gonna go all in tomorrow on HWE, do some Skirmish matches and go for those achievements. Local units!!
Hawk269
Member
Leave it to someone else other than 343/MS to tell us that the PC version has both Controller and KB/Mouse controls.
Only wish we had Xbox One footage. Audio sounds a bit better to me than the original as well. Looks good so far. Let's hope performance is good on both PC/Xbox One. I am sure that will come down to a forum member telling us this instead of you know the developer, publisher etc...Yes Frankie a little disappointed in the flow of information, but still love you guys!!!
Seth Enosh
Member
Picked up the ultimate edition digitally today and hoping the 7-10 days to get a download code isn't actually accurate, or I guess I won't be playing this until New Year's Eve.
Seems like a pretty weird system but I'm guessing the store doesn't work properly with the model of early release for part of the content, so they're doing this workaround with the code.
Looking forward to playing Halo Wars again, my favorite console RTS of all time; it's nice that it's coming out with a good lead time before HW2 to give plenty of time to enjoy the old stuff.
Seems like a pretty weird system but I'm guessing the store doesn't work properly with the model of early release for part of the content, so they're doing this workaround with the code.
Looking forward to playing Halo Wars again, my favorite console RTS of all time; it's nice that it's coming out with a good lead time before HW2 to give plenty of time to enjoy the old stuff.
Unity2012
Member
Looks so good! 4K looks crisp, 1080p shows great improvement too.Thank you for sharing, now lets hope the codes get here soon.
EchoChamber
Member
Where?
Yup
Updated OT, just woke up.
Let me know if there's any errors 👍
AcceptableGhost
Member
Who made this port? Creative Assembly?
ATOMICJORGE
Member
Windows 10 Store
Crispy!
EchoChamber
Member
Fuck
I don't have windows 10Nows the time 😁Fuck
60 in Singapore!
Ah it's nice to have "relatives" there 🤔
ATOMICJORGE
Member
Awesome yeah I don't know why is cheaper on the W10 store
Papasmurf531
Member
The first one was just okay with me, but getting both titles and them being play anywhere for $80 was too good to pass up.
I love me some halo ❤
I love me some halo ❤
DaleCooper
Neo Member
Edit: Nevermind it was only for Quantum Break.
Im pretty positive you have to buy the digital xbox version to get the pc version for free. At least that is how it was for Quantum Break and play anywhere. I think it was the same for Gears of War 4. YOu had to buy Xbox digital for pc code.
2 games and season pass for 79.99 👍
All Units/10
😁If someone pre-ordered this for Halo Wars 2 only and doesn't need the Halo Wars 1 PC-Code.. ¯_(ツ