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[ArchedThunder]

No "real" customization? Oh well, better than no Elites. I wonder what the H2A Spartan customization will be like, GIVE ME MARK V.

 

[Ramirez]

No Flight??? Fail.

 

[Computron]

Frankie/Toshi:

I've been F5'in the news.xbox.com/media site for the last several days hoping for the Halo 3 1080p 60 FPS footage and I have yet to see anything.

Is it on the way?

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

I keep getting inspired by all the new Halo info so I channeled it all into another fan-made Halo 5 Guardians theme.

Definitely going to start playing around with bitcrushed percussion. (If i can figure out how to do it)

 

[Kibbles]

Does this pic confirm Headlong as the last map?
edit: nvm does look like campaign.

 

[xalener]

No Flight??? Fail.

There's more pages!

 

[Onikaan]

Does this pic confirm Headlong as the last map?

I think that's just New Mombasa. As in the 2nd level in the campaign.

 

[Jellycrackers]

And another solid track from Jelly, awesome.

Glad you like it

Definitely going to start playing around with bitcrushed percussion. (If i can figure out how to do it)

Download the plugin "elite reducer" on this page. Then apply it to any instrument and play with the setting until you reach the desired amount of crunchiness. Bam.

 

[Madness]

What if they don't reveal the last map, and also don't show Zanzibar and Coagulation and want to leave it as a surprise until launch? I think the only reason we even saw Sanctuary and Lockout revealed so in depth were for the tournaments and stream.

 

[Computron]

What if they don't reveal the last map, and also don't show Zanzibar and Coagulation and want to leave it as a surprise until launch? I think the only reason we even saw Sanctuary and Lockout revealed so in depth were for the tournaments and stream.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

As a purely objective player...

1 flag relic
2 flag sanc
1 flag, one bomb terminal
Neutral bomb containment
2 flag, king midship
2 flag, neutral bomb waterworks
Oddball Ivory tower
King lockout
1 flag, 1 bomb Zanzibar
1 flag burial mound
King ascension
1 flag, 1 bomb headlong
King beaver creek

Worth the price of admission alone.

You know with a post like that I think I like...neh...love you now

Halo 2 objective is top shelf.

 

[gAg CruSh3r]

Does this pic confirm Headlong as the last map?
edit: nvm does look like campaign.

I hope the last map is Headlong or Waterworks. Please be a BTB map!

 

[l Zealot l]

http://m.au.ign.com/articles/2014/08/30/pax-2014-halo-master-chief-collections-lockout-is-better-than-you-remember-it

But if Halo 2’s Lockout feels better than ever, you’re probably wondering what caveats I could possibly have. Well, to be fair, I have one minor observation: This retooled edition of Halo is still a product of 2004, a time when Halo couldn’t sprint, where leveling had nothing to do with unlockables, and a period where proper teamwork and accurate use of power weapons means absolute victory. To be clear, I don’t think Halo 2 needs most of these things, but I still find myself clicking in the left stick to get a burst of speed that wasn’t there. It didn’t exist ten years ago and despite the convincing look of this remake -- one that stands on par with modern shooters -- it doesn’t belong in this game.

No 9.8s unless it's a COD clone.

 

[Computron]

http://m.au.ign.com/articles/2014/08/30/pax-2014-halo-master-chief-collections-lockout-is-better-than-you-remember-it


No 9.8s unless it's a COD clone.

That is a confusingly worded sentence. At first I thought he was saying Halo 2 didn't need balanced starts and teamwork, but it seems that his complaint is a lack of sprint.

Also, sprint is dumb, I hope we're done with it.

 

[Computron]

Does the Zenith/Sanctuary waterfall affect aim assist?

 

[Poodlestrike]

http://m.au.ign.com/articles/2014/08/30/pax-2014-halo-master-chief-collections-lockout-is-better-than-you-remember-it


No 9.8s unless it's a COD clone.

Honestly, doesn't sound like a complaint to me. He goes out of his way to point out that the game doesn't need it and that it stands up to modern shooters. It's almost like he's justifying something to somebody?

 

[l Zealot l]

Honestly, doesn't sound like a complaint to me. He goes out of his way to point out that the game doesn't need it and that it stands up to modern shooters. It's almost like he's justifying something to somebody?

I didn't really say it was a complaint,
I just don't get why he would bother mentioning it in the first place, the whole paragraph was confusing.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I didn't really say it was a complaint,
I just don't get why he would bother mentioning it in the first place, the whole paragraph was confusing.

Yeah, I agree. Just trying to parse it, I guess. It really is a weird paragraph.

 

[Madness]

I have a feeling you'll get a lot of those types of articles moving forward in a sense. These journos and reviewers don't even touch the game past the first month, but will champion changes or cry loudly if a game doesn't have something others have. Most of us would like the same movement and no sprint in H5 as well, but you can be damn sure if there is no sprint, you'll get a ton of people say sprint is needed for modern shooters, this is game play "from ten years ago".

 

[Orochinagis]

Warframe is that you?

 

[Poodlestrike]

I have a feeling you'll get a lot of those types of articles moving forward in a sense. These journos and reviewers don't even touch the game past the first month, but will champion changes or cry loudly if a game doesn't have something others have. Most of us would like the same movement and no sprint in H5 as well, but you can be damn sure if there is no sprint, you'll get a ton of people say sprint is needed for modern shooters, this is game play "from ten years ago".

I dunno about "same movement" (I'd like it to be a little faster, tbh), but otherwise agreed. It's gonna be an uphill battle.

 

[l Zealot l]

I have a feeling you'll get a lot of those types of articles moving forward in a sense. These journos and reviewers don't even touch the game past the first month, but will champion changes or cry loudly if a game doesn't have something others have.

Completely agree.

Amazing, can see a real blend of 4 and Reach there.

 

[The Librarian]

Does this pic confirm Headlong as the last map?
edit: nvm does look like campaign.

nooooo

Not headlong

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Completely agree.


Amazing, can see a real blend of 4 and Reach there.

As dumb as it might be, I enjoy the cosmetic customization that is in both Reach and 4.

 

[Blueblur1]

As dumb as it might be, I enjoy the cosmetic customization that is in both Reach and 4.

Cosmetic customization is awesome. I love using different armor (as long as it looks good).

 

[Syphon Filter]

343i's Ui is suspect still looking at that image. It seems rudimentary and something is off about it.

 

[Fuchsdh]

343i's Ui is suspect still looking at that image. It seems rudimentary and something is off about it.

Well it's probably still partially placeholder. But from what I've used it definitely seems a step up.

Heading out of Seattle, but got to meet Tupo and Griz here. PAX was fun.

 

[YourExWife]

Some of you nerds should come and dong with us in Squad DLC. Do iiiitttttt.

GT: XBLYourExWife

 

[Cow]

6 maps isn't enough

 

[DopeyFish]

Halo multiplayer did kind of get worse with each subsequent game, huh?

Then again H3 was pretty good, IMO. It was the map quality that dropped (in comparison to H2). Regardless, I can't wait to play all of them (minus 4) this November..

Halo 3 also had poor gametypes

Oddball was really the only one to improve (contesting the ball made no sense whatsoever) but CTF was heavily simplified and its flow was dulled significantly... went from an exciting, edge of your seat grudge match to... meh. Assault... well... assault was absolutely destroyed. (surprising because i always felt there was room for improvement with assault) Good for grifball, bad for everything else. Territories/land grab in H3 were really new gametypes that would have complimented the H2 style. (which was super fun when you pull off comebacks)

That and the UI is still awful in H3... still bothers me to this day when playing games like KOTH when you're red and the other team is blue... the team indicators for scoring will show your team as blue and the enemy as red. (at least for the hill indicator itself)

Halo 3 really shined in slayer, though. It did slayer so well.

 

[kittens]

6 maps isn't enough

You'd think this, but I still managed to have fun playing Prisoner, Beaver Creek, Hang'em High, and Damnation over and over in Anniversary Slayer, lol. I think H2A will be my favorite multiplayer in the
MCC, but yeah, it'll get old eventually.

 

[Fata1moose]

The last map will be Sidewinder, justice will prevail!

 

[Cow]

You'd think this, but I still managed to have fun playing Prisoner, Beaver Creek, Hang'em High, and Damnation over and over in Anniversary Slayer, lol. I think H2A will be my favorite multiplayer in the
MCC, but yeah, it'll get old eventually.

Would've loved a midship and warlock remake in there. Theres just so many good maps on Halo 2, hopefully theres some DLC on the way.

 

[Madness]

Would've loved a midship and warlock remake in there. Theres just so many good maps on Halo 2, hopefully theres some DLC on the way.

You're getting the Midship remake but it's in Halo 5. As for DLC, don't think it's happening. I'm guessing 343 would prefer you move onto their newer game as opposed to playing their older one. Remember, the beta lasts almost 3 weeks well into January, and then Halo 5 comes out in November.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

The last map will be Sidewinder, justice will prevail!

If only Sidewinder ever existed in Halo 2. I'd prefer Containment over Sidewinder.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

this might be the truest thing I've heard all day

Which kinda explains Halo 3 MP compared to Halo 2, no offense Fracas

We all know what the best Halo game is:

Spoiler

Murder Miners

You'd think this, but I still managed to have fun playing Prisoner, Beaver Creek, Hang'em High, and Damnation over and over in Anniversary Slayer, lol. I think H2A will be my favorite multiplayer in the
MCC, but yeah, it'll get old eventually.

Wait till you start 3poppin' peeps.

 

[Der Flatulator]

Does the Zenith/Sanctuary waterfall affect aim assist?

Reticle still goes red so I don't think it does.

--- edit ---

SleepGAF is asleep. :/ I'm trying to procrastinate from doing an AI assignment here!

 

[l Zealot l]

As dumb as it might be, I enjoy the cosmetic customization that is in both Reach and 4.

I wouldn't say that is dumb at all, I thought reach had some really cool armour.
I'm sure 5 will continue the trend of furthering Spartan/Elite custization.

 

[Der Flatulator]

I wouldn't say that is dumb at all, I thought reach had some really cool armour.
I'm sure 5 will continue the trend of furthering Spartan/Elite custization.

Quality over quantity IMO. Reach was just about perfect.

I doubt Sangheili will be playable in Halo 5 though. Halo 4 seemed like a transition between enemy sets. I feel like they're really going to flesh out the Forerunners (and non-forerunner Prometheans) in Halo 5.

Maybe Locke will be playable in multiplayer?

 

[jem0208]

http://gfycat.com/BriefPlaintiveDeviltasmanian


Probably already posted but I don't care because damn it looks so good.


Chalkie is also really bloody good.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

I think it's time for the Halo series to monetise customisation items for your character instead of paying for DLC maps.

If done right, revenue should be coming in at a consistent basis (people need to be paid for their work after all), and the biggest upside being the community gets to enjoy the maps without being split.

Killzone SF and PvZ are the only two non F2P (that I can think of) titles that have done it so far, maybe TLOU, as the maps are free but after internet outrage.

 

[jem0208]

I think it's time for the Halo series to monetise customisation items for your character instead of paying for DLC maps.

If done right, revenue should be coming in at a consistent basis (people need to be paid for their work after all), and the biggest upside being the community gets to enjoy the maps without being split.

Killzone SF and PvZ are the only two non F2P (that I can think of) titles that have done it so far, maybe TLOU, as the maps are free but after internet outrage.

I've been saying this for ages. The current DLC system just doesn't work. I bought Reach DLC and played the maps once then the DLC playlist was too small to bother.


Haven't bought map DLC since because you just never play them.

 

[Madness]

Quality over quantity IMO. Reach was just about perfect.

I doubt Sangheili will be playable in Halo 5 though. Halo 4 seemed like a transition between enemy sets. I feel like they're really going to flesh out the Forerunners (and non-forerunner Prometheans) in Halo 5.

Maybe Locke will be playable in multiplayer?

I doubt Locke would be playable in MP, but his armor might be available, maybe as an unlock. As for Sangheili, if Arbiter has a role, and we see the Elite homeworld, and Elites are a main part of the story, we could see them for any kind of Elite Slayer modes in MP.

On a related note, if you look at that gif, the medals have slightly changed. If you remember the gamescom build, a sniper kill whether it was a headshot or not, only gave you "sniper kill" medal, now you get a slightly changed "sniper kill", and a headshot medal if it's a headshot. Who knows what they're tinkering with behind the scenes, but it's obvious they do notice and listen to fan feedback.

 

[l Zealot l]

Quality over quantity IMO. Reach was just about perfect.

Agreed.
Reach > 4 when it came to armour and customisation IMO

http://gfycat.com/BriefPlaintiveDeviltasmanian

That looks simply amazing.

I think it's time for the Halo series to monetise customisation items for your character instead of paying for DLC maps.

If done right, revenue should be coming in at a consistent basis (people need to be paid for their work after all), and the biggest upside being the community gets to enjoy the maps without being split.

Killzone SF and PvZ are the only two non F2P (that I can think of) titles that have done it so far, maybe TLOU, as the maps are free but after internet outrage.

It seems like a logical step, will be interesting to see how they handle 5s DLC after seeing how 4s wasn't exactly a success.

 

[Mistel]

I think it's time for the Halo series to monetise customisation items for your character instead of paying for DLC maps.

They've done that once with one of the 4 dlc I wonder how well that did?

 

[Calm Killer]

They've done that once with one of the 4 dlc I wonder how well that did?

Personally I would pay if they remade all of the Halo 2 maps for H2A MP. I mean with the 6 that we are getting (no matter what number 6 is) we will be missing, Turf, Headlong, Terminal, Relic, Midship, waterworks. I guess its not as big of a deal since we have them in the original form, but I would love to have them all updated.

 

[willow ve]

Personally I would pay if they remade all of the Halo 2 maps for H2A MP. I mean with the 6 that we are getting (no matter what number 6 is) we will be missing, Turf, Headlong, Terminal, Relic, Midship, waterworks. I guess its not as big of a deal since we have them in the original form, but I would love to have them all updated.

Yeah. But unless they're free and required you'll never actually see them in matchmaking.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I remember in Halo 2 DLC maps were free after a couple months. Don't know how successful that was for Bungie, but it was better than splitting the community up

Gears 3 was really fucked up Cruz the people without the DLC couldn't play on dedicated servers. The rare time I would play with a friend with no maps, you could feel the difference immediately. Epic put them mothafuckas in a ghetto lmao

 

[Booties]

So who else doesn't want to play the H2A maps at all? They have all the secondary and tertiary crap that made halo 4 suck like the lighting and sound effects. Just give me a halo 2/3 playlist. They were the best games. CE can have one too, 4 can just get deleted for all I care.

 

[Sikamikanico]

So who else doesn't want to play the H2A maps at all? They have all the secondary and tertiary crap that made halo 4 suck like the lighting and sound effects. Just give me a halo 2/3 playlist. They were the best games. CE can have one too, 4 can just get deleted for all I care.

I'll admit I'm primarily going to play Halo 2/3 but I will happily play H2A purely because it looks great and it'll have the updated Forge stuff for me to have fun with.