http://halo.bungie.org/oldnews.html?item=10889
The section you actaully have to tear open to read about the story sounds hilarious - and great. Still, I thought EGM and the rest would have reviews out by the 9th.
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Only one print review of Halo 2 before launch...and no spoilers included
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http://halo.bungie.org/oldnews.html?item=10889
The section you actaully have to tear open to read about the story sounds hilarious - and great. Still, I thought EGM and the rest would have reviews out by the 9th.
That's a bit silly, imo...completely unprecedented. The only mag I read for reviews nowadays is Edge, and I know they wouldn't spoil any of the game (they never do, for any game). Bungie could at least selectively authorise "trusted" independents to release their reviews before Nov 9..the above seems needless.
Hmm..with all these swirling rumours that the game "isn't the dog's biscuit", one briefly wonders if Bungie is trying to prevent any critical backlash from getting out before millions are sold on Nov 9 and the Halo2 momentum becomes unstoppable
(just kidding...or am I?)
Hmm..with all these swirling rumours that the game "isn't the dog's biscuit", one briefly wonders if Bungie is trying to prevent any critical backlash from getting out before millions are sold on Nov 9 and the Halo2 momentum becomes unstoppable
(just kidding...or am I?)
gofreak said:That's a bit silly, imo...
With all these swirling rumours that the game "isn't the dog's biscuit", one briefly wonders if Bungie is trying to prevent any critical backlash from getting out before millions are sold on Nov 9
(just kidding...or am I?)
This is actually a very good point. Kidding, or not.
This whole thing with Bungie not wanting the single player experience ruined kinda smells. As a consumer I think it's important that more than one review is published before the game comes out and at least a review from an independent like gamespot would go a long way. I'm still buying the game of course but I think it's important that consumers have an oppurtunity to review professional impressions before putting down their 54.99.
Redbeard said:
Doesn't specify print etc. Why would they allow web reviews if their aim is to prevent spoilers. This sounds like all reviews will be withheld until post-release =/
TBH, it seems a little suss. Even Halo2 should not be beyond independent critical evaluation before release.
It could very well be that the game ends up not being up to snuff, but what concerns me even more is the totally rediculous amount of hype the game is getting. It becomes more and more rediculous. Nothing could live up to this anyway. They're trying to raise HALO 2 from a fun game to a historical event or something. I figure it'll backfire somehow. Not that the game won't sell, but people are going to be jaded or something along those lines.
Anyway, I just think this is a horrible idea. It shows a definite lack of humility and makes it even more evident that HALO 2 is really MS's only ace in the hole.
Anyway, I just think this is a horrible idea. It shows a definite lack of humility and makes it even more evident that HALO 2 is really MS's only ace in the hole.
Thats insane and seriously the hype sourronding the game is just too much, people are goin to be dissapointed. I for one cannot wait for the game, but I have read and seen all the spoilers out there from those pirat3z, anyway I fully expect the game to rock, but the pressure some people are putting on this game to be the second coming is retarded and they are just setting themselves up for dissapointment.
Burger
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Even tho it's readily available (the leaked french version) I won't be playing it until Nov 9.
I won't post any impressions or any such shit, but I can categorically say that reports that the game is no good are totally wrong.
*Edit - I mean I won't play anything but my pre-ordered copy, in english.
I won't post any impressions or any such shit, but I can categorically say that reports that the game is no good are totally wrong.
*Edit - I mean I won't play anything but my pre-ordered copy, in english.
deadhorse32
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In my book :
Holding reviews = not so great game (don't kid ourself the game is gonna be good and even great for certain people)
And as i said in another thread, impressions i got from around the web are not unanimous. Some people think it's better than Halo while other call it Halo 1.5.
Holding reviews = not so great game (don't kid ourself the game is gonna be good and even great for certain people)
And as i said in another thread, impressions i got from around the web are not unanimous. Some people think it's better than Halo while other call it Halo 1.5.
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I think whats going to happen is this.
1. The game is going to be technically and story wise excellent.
2. People will say "It's more of the same"
3. People won't be able to see the fact that more of the same revolutionary gameplay with a much grander scale and cool features added to almost everything is a good thing. I mean why make a sequel to the greatest game ever and make it not have the same feel?
1. The game is going to be technically and story wise excellent.
2. People will say "It's more of the same"
3. People won't be able to see the fact that more of the same revolutionary gameplay with a much grander scale and cool features added to almost everything is a good thing. I mean why make a sequel to the greatest game ever and make it not have the same feel?
gofreak said:Good to know :
I wonder why they'd embargo print reviews, though?
I don't think they embargoed them. I think it's just a matter of the other mags not being out in time. (The next EGM with the Halo 2 review won't be out until Nov. 16, although XBN does come out Nov. 9th, it does not have a Halo 2 review).
gofreak said:Good to know :
I wonder why they'd embargo print reviews, though?
It's probably not an actual embargo. They probably just struck a deal with XBN for the exclusive rights for the first review. It's become the rule for big games instead of the exception. Someone has the review significantly before anyone else.
Ramirez said:
I don't think it's going to suck, but I can almost bet it's going to be Halo 1.5 and disappoint alot of people.
I really can't understand the hype for this game. Nothing that Bungie have shown proves to me it's any different from the first game, but with a few gameplay tweaks and Live multiplayer.
It wouldn't be so bad if Bungie wasn't treating the game like the second coming. Really is a bit ridiculous. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt though and check it out on the 9th.
Edit: What are the chances of OXM NOT giving this a 10? I would have preferred EGM or another non biased magazine getting the first print review.
Warm Machine
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Movie reviewers are supposed to hold off on publishing reviews until the movie actually is released. I can see game companies starting to do this to at least guarnatee themselves a chance for good opening day sales.
CrimsonSkies
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I'll accept those saying it's overhyped as long as they don't turn around and buy into the hype of other high profile releases.
Deg said:
Err, I still think it will be a good game. I was questioning your comment on Half-Life 2. What does HL2 have to do with Halo 2?
No, you see, I really don't think it is going to be Halo 1.5...and that's exactly what is going to piss people off. I wouldn't expect more of the same...
Funky Papa
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Getting caught making reviews from leaked code is something you really don't want to happen (I am talking from a distant knowledge)B E N K E said:
Fixed2BeBroken
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Bristow said:
lolerz.
Fixed2BeBroken
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Deg said:
but yea....halo 2 is on xbox......and half life 2 is on PC.....
which is the OTHER guy's Point.....
dark10x said:
I think he means that it is his predicition that in the long run, people will view HL2 as far more of a leap forward for the FPS genre than Halo2. HL2 and Halo2 are in a way in direct competition in that both are being presented and hyped as these blockbuster, revolutionary entries in the genre (and both are arriving at the same time)...so they are in competition in so far as people will compare their relative merits in that context.
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