Halo 3 News/Info Thread [Archive]

BangCock

07-12-2007, 01:02 PM

I've never played any of the Halo games (gasp!!!!). I normally only play two games; NCAA and Tiger Woods. What makes Halo so good that everyone gushes about it? Why is there a version of the game being sold for $120? I also saw another version for around $70 or $80, and another for around $60. What are the differences? Why would someone like me want to buy this game? I don't want to miss out if it's "The best game ever" as some claim, but I don't want to buy it and decide it wasn't worth the $120 either. Also, will I need to play Halo 1 and 2 before I get started on 3?

diehardgamecock

07-12-2007, 01:12 PM

you definitely DON'T need the $120 version....it's packed with snooze-inducing extras like making of featurettes. yawn.

buy the $60 version - it's all you need. it's a very fun FPS if you play on LIVE (well, the other two were anyway...assuming this one will be as well). very addicting gameplay.

acjuf

07-12-2007, 01:22 PM

horseshoefootball

07-12-2007, 07:07 PM

Single player != Multiplayer, and news outlets are reporting that Halo 3 multiplayer has more to it and looks better than the beta showed.

Millions of gamers aren't wrong. The Halo series has great gameplay, graphics, and storytelling. If you like FPS games, you'll like Halo. It's at least worth $60.

JAYBEZ

07-12-2007, 08:56 PM

I won't convince you to buy Halo 3, because I think it's going to suck. I got the beta version that came with Crackdown, and played it twice. It convinced me not to go out and buy the game when it comes out. It's basically just like Halo 2, with very few enhanced changes that would improve the game.

LOL, my name acjuf. I am a sony fanboy and an idiot.

As far as convincing you... why don't you wait to see those first day sale numbers to realize what you will be missing.

ultimatetailgater

07-12-2007, 09:56 PM

Halo never impressed me. I've been mainly a pc gamer though. No console can compete with high end PC graphics. BioShock, Crysis, UT III, Quake Wars, HL:2 EP2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2 all rank higher on my list than Halo. I still think the original Half-Life was a far better game than Halo. The reason Halo has such big sales numbers is not many people can afford a $1500+ PC to run cutting edge graphics and gameplay.

COCKDIESEL

07-12-2007, 09:56 PM

What the hell is a fanboy I here you guys calling each other that all the time.

BTW why do you really care what other people are buying. If I like a system or a game I will buy it and I don't care if 80 million people buy it or 80 people buy it. I don't buy systems or games to impress people. Personally I don't care if XBOX360 beats out PS3 b/c I don't have stock in either company. Now if I did that would be a different story.

Sorry to rant but just kinda wondering what peoples deal is with this. Or maybe you guys are invested in these companies. Or is this like a Chevy
vs Toyota thing were the Xbox guys want you to buy american or something.

ultimatetailgater

07-12-2007, 10:10 PM

Fanboy is a term used to describe an individual (usually male, though the feminine version fangirl may be used for females) who is utterly devoted to a single fannish subject, or to a single point of view within that subject, often to the point where it is considered an obsession (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession). Fanboys remain loyal to their particular obsession, disregarding any factors that differ from their point of view. Fanboys are also typically aggressive and hateful towards the opposing brand or competition of their obsession regardless of its merits or achievements.

COCKDIESEL

07-12-2007, 10:17 PM

So basically all the XBOX poeple calling the PS3 people fanboys are in fact fanboys themselves. and Vice Versa

dogpatch

07-12-2007, 10:20 PM

You can pick up the other two cheap now. Try one of them. Halo is not a bad series. The control is pretty damn good for a console fps. I still like my mouse and keyboard, but it works.

From what I hear, they really dumbed down the beta. Still more to be seen. Hope they go all out because Call of Duty: Modern Warfare looks kickass and the multiplayer sounds good. Hell, even Area 51: Blacksite is pretty good (based on demo.)

I'm going to be broke this holiday season.

dogpatch

07-12-2007, 10:21 PM

So basically all the XBOX poeple calling the PS3 people fanboys are in fact fanboys themselves. and Vice Versa

Your sig rocks!!!:bow:

COCKDIESEL

07-12-2007, 10:24 PM

Your sig rocks!!!:bow:
Thank you sir.

scfan2001

07-12-2007, 10:31 PM

why don't you rent the game to see if you like it? Try the first two out if the new version isn't available to rent.

ultimatetailgater

07-13-2007, 12:07 AM

I have a "free" copy for the PC. It's ok but the graphics were very dated by the time is was available on PC. You just can't beat a high end gaming mouse and keyboard for FPS games. I just can't get used the analog sticks for console FPS games.

GamecockFan7689

07-13-2007, 02:29 AM

I'm not super obsessed with Halo but it's still a fantastic game that you should get. I know I will get it. Plus pretty much no one will be on any game but Halo 3 once it comes out for a while.

horseshoefootball

07-13-2007, 10:55 AM

From bungie community-relations guy Luke Smith on neogaf:

"Halo 3 was playable and demonstrated for the press behind closed doors at E3. Aside from the two Bungie employees who went to E3 to demonstrate a "rally point" from campaign mission Sierra 117 and a Saved film of multiplayer map Sandtrap, Bungie is "all hands on deck," working on finishing Halo 3. It's important to Bungie that as much effort as possible goes into completing Halo 3, so that our fans can have the best possible experience with the game later this fall. As far as making that behind closed doors footage available to the public, we're aware of our fans' interest and desires to see Halo 3's campaign demonstration in motion and historically, Bungie has always been good to its fans.

CV&G is incorrect, here."

I don't know how soon it will be though. It would be incredibly easy for them to do, as saved films works in Single Player. But if they were going to release to footage soon after E3, why not just do it on stage?

Regardless, he seems to say here it is coming. And this is the footage that has media-types raving, and all of them saying this is what Bungie should have shown, not the poorly-edited trailer.

Time will tell.

Order 66

07-14-2007, 01:36 AM

To tell you the truth, I like Gears of War a little better than Halo, and I like the Half-life series 10x as much as that. Halo is fun, but it is slightly over-hyped, imo. I'll probably own it a few weeks after it comes out though.

Order 66

07-14-2007, 01:38 AM

"Xbox guys want you to buy american or something."

It's almost like that, but Microsoft has little kids in Taiwan gluing their machines together...hence the wonderful "extended warranty" problem.

SpuR48

07-17-2007, 02:10 AM

I think the fanboy-ism (at least from what I've seen) is that everyone wants to feel justified in the trunk-loads of cash that they spent when buying their chosen console. Perhaps that's why you don't see many Wii fanboys, because it only cost 249 bucks...

Anyways, I think I'll rent Halo 3 and see what the fuss is about. I played Halo and Halo 2, but they never really impressed me all that much.

horseshoefootball

07-31-2007, 07:27 PM

Confirmed.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack

AllGamecock

07-31-2007, 08:48 PM

Ive been waiting to hear about that. oh man. me and my friends are going to shit a brick when it finally comes out!

SpuR48

08-01-2007, 01:09 AM

Confirmed.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack

I've said before I'm not a big Halo fan, but I can pretty much bet money that me and my buddy are going to get that game just for co-op. He's a big fan of co-op as am I. Multiplayer might be fun for a while, but teamwork is where it's at!

Spurred

08-01-2007, 01:19 AM

theuscerock

08-01-2007, 01:23 AM

i'm sure there will be a couple achievement points there...

SpuR48

08-01-2007, 01:24 AM

Drunkeneskimofo

08-01-2007, 01:51 AM

4 person coop is enough reason to buy it in my mind.

horseshoefootball

08-01-2007, 02:26 AM

I've played halo 1 and 2 and I wasn't impressed. I guess this is because I've played so many good PC first person shooters. There are sooo many PC games that blow it away. Maybe it is big because it was the first decent FPS on a console?

What do you mean by 4 player co op? 4 on the same tv? I wouldn't want to play like that. Playing on xbox live seems much better. How many people can play on each xbox live server?

I don't get posts like these. What PC shooters blow it away exactly? I'll grant you that some are better in certain aspects, but I can't think of any (not even Half Life) that I would place in a completely and totally seperate category. The way you say this implies that most PC FPS games blow Halo away. That certainly wasn't the case back in 2001...

It wasn't the first "decent" FPS on a console. It was the first FPS done right on a console, and still unsurpassed in quality in its genre on consoles.

Anyways, it's only 2 people on one box, 4 players over Xbox Live or System Link.

SpuR48

08-01-2007, 02:36 AM

I know where LilSpur is coming from on his post. I used to play PC games only, and I'm sure when he says FPS on PC he probably means HL, HL2 (and mods), CoD Series, etc. To be honest, I prefer FPS on PC's for the control factor. I'm just now getting used to using a controller to navigate and shoot people. It's just not accurate enough for me. With all that said, I think the thing that bugged (and still does) me about Halo and even GoW for that matter was the fact that you had to unload alot of ammo into a single enemy. (Even headshots) I just don't like the ultra-unrealistic alien shooters. I'd rather play Rainbow Six or CoD for more realistic conditions.

Having said that, though, I'll at least rent Halo 3 for the co-op campaign.

Spurred

08-01-2007, 02:58 AM

SpuR48

08-01-2007, 03:00 AM

-more people for online play
-way better control
-modding capability

Those are my main points too. I LOVED playing BF2 with 63 other people. Absolutely crazy!

Spurred

08-01-2007, 03:05 AM

yeah the battelfield series is my favorite fps for multiplayer

horseshoefootball

08-01-2007, 08:11 AM

Sorry to offend you. I've met alot of HALO fanboys and they act like it is the best fps ever. I've played HALO and people who limit themselves to consoles are missing out. IMHO

-better graphics and physics
-more people for online play
-way better control
-modding capability

lol, you didn't offend me

All I'm saying is it seems to me that those complaints are more platform-derived than anything else. I can certainly understand anyone coming from a PC background not feeling at home in Halo (much like I can't stand UT, it's too fast and twitchy for me). Halo definitely has its own pace, flow, and speed, and it just doesn't translate well over to the PC (it sold what, ten copies on PC?)

All the same, it just seems like to many PC gamers try to judge it based on being a PC game (which is their point of view, of course) when it isn't, and too many playstation/nintendo fans degrade it based on some inane loyalty to an international corporation.

But then again, an equal number of rabid microsoft-philes think the sun rises and sets around Bungie headquarters...

But anyway, I wish I had the money for a gaming PC. I still think the PC is the best gaming platform, bar none, it is just so cost prohibitive. And I'm begininning to wonder if Battlefield 2 or CS will ever be topped for online multiplayer...

JAYBEZ

08-01-2007, 11:03 AM

4 person co-op. That is going to be a cake walk getting through the toughest setting.

Needless to say, it will be awesome to have. The buddies I played with in college are spread wide now and this will be great way to play again.

Spurred

08-01-2007, 01:00 PM

FPS are my favorite type of game....and I'm getting kinda tired of constantly upgrading my computer to play the new games on high settings. I'm trying to get out of it but the game "Cryisis" might make me do another upgrade. :( http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18588.html

diehardgamecock

08-01-2007, 01:56 PM

I've played halo 1 and 2 and I wasn't impressed. I guess this is because I've played so many good PC first person shooters. There are sooo many PC games that blow it away. Maybe it is big because it was the first decent FPS on a console?

What do you mean by 4 player co op? 4 on the same tv? I wouldn't want to play like that. Playing on xbox live seems much better. How many people can play on each xbox live server?

-i don't agree that "sooo many PC games...blow it away"

-i'd say the first "decent FPS on a console" was goldeneye on the 64...it was pretty dang good for its day.

-there are many "decent FPS" on consoles now.

-i believe the 4 player co-op is referring to being able to play through the single-player campaign online with a few friends.

-i agree: playing split screen is so 1996

Antiochus

08-01-2007, 02:41 PM

Hey….Don’t hate the splitscreen. That’s the only way to play Mario Kart….Everybody in the same room laughing themselves silly.

diehardgamecock

08-01-2007, 03:09 PM

Hey….Don’t hate the splitscreen. That’s the only way to play Mario Kart….Everybody in the same room laughing themselves silly.

mario kart is a little different from FPS's......i'd prefer not to have my buddy look at my screen to see if i've got him in my scope while playing halo or something like that.

i agree that mario kart is tons of fun split screen.

Spurred

08-01-2007, 06:17 PM

Halo 3 may be the biggest seller of all time....i dunno. It will not have to be the best looking or best playing game. Microsoft is gonna dump big time money into it's launch and Halo has a big fan base. If you enjoy it....then I'm happy for you. But in my opinion FPS on PC > FPS on consoles

The gameplay: movement, graphics, physics, texture, controls, pin point accuracy(not having to spray and pray),being able to adjust all settings, being able to run more than 30 fps (more like 120-200fps),huge hard drives, huge multiplayer servers, dedicated servers, being able to upgrade, modding capabilities,larger selection of fps games,. Halo 1 is on par with half life 1 made 3 years earlier. Half life 2 and halo2 were made in the same year and aren't even worth comparing technologically. Look at crysis and halo 3......Crysis is the most advanced fps right now. I personally like the battlefield series game and I think that it is a much better multiplayer game than any halo. The new console games made a big jump with the 360 and PS3 but are still behind. However, buying graphics cards every 2 years is like buying a new console every 2 years. :(

Mobile Ranger

08-02-2007, 04:24 PM

Four player online co-op is going to be so awesome. I can't wait.

Also, FPS on computers will always be better on PC's than consoles. PC's just have better hardware, and you can also control your character more accurately and precicely using a keyboard and mouse vs a controller.

JAYBEZ

08-02-2007, 04:47 PM

You can't deny the technological advantage that comes with play a fps on the PC, but here is the deal: The majority of the gaming public will not be able to keep up with the constant upgrade needs to continue to play these games.

Which, to me, isn't worth the effort anymore. Those new FPS only stay in mainstream popularity for 6 months at the MAX. And that is if another top notch games isn't released to steal its thunder. So why spend so much to upgrade and buy new games that don't stick around like a console games?

I really enjoyed the Battlefield games, but I didn't feel like buying another 2 or 3 expansion packs just to keep up with the elite.

I will stick with my console, where people are still playing Halo 2 even though it was released in 2004! You know a game is solid if it still draws after three years.

Oh, and you can be very accurate with a controller. Anyone familiar with the pistol in Halo 1 knows that. You just have to adjust the sensitivity (much like a PC). And if all else fails, some games now have the ability to take keyboard and mouse input (thats why they went to USB).

JAYBEZ

08-02-2007, 04:54 PM

Of course, soon it won't really matter will it? Microsoft has been working on a bridge through Windows live.

Soon Console and PC gamers will be able to play together.

diehardgamecock

08-02-2007, 04:59 PM

diehardgamecock

08-02-2007, 04:59 PM

Soon Console and PC gamers will be able to play together.

i think they already can on shadowrun....

Spurred

08-02-2007, 06:34 PM

FPS live a Long time if multiplayer is good. Did half-life/mods live six months? Damn it came out in 99 people are still playing the original CS with it. CS source didn't come out till 04. People will play games for years if multiplayer is good. BTW, expansion packs in battlefield aren't big sellers and the Elite players dont play them....I don't understand why you would have to play them to be Elite. There are TONS of people playing bf42 which came out in 2002. Now look at BF2, it came out in 2005 and is only second in online activity to WOW. There are thousands of servers still running. BF series stays alive so long because of mods that cost nothing.

JAYBEZ

08-10-2007, 08:08 AM

Halo 3 Tops 1 Million Preorders: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/811/811803p1.html

Master Chief looms large, and the Spartan's sponsors fall in line.
by Ryan Geddes
August 9, 2007 - Halo 3: The Brand continues its consumer onslaught, racking up more than 1 million pre-orders so far, Microsoft said Thursday.

Flanked by corporate sponsors 7-Eleven, Burger King, Comcast, Mountain Dew and Pontiac, Master Chief is locked, loaded and ready to capture every last scrap of Earth's money.

According to Microsoft, Halo 3 is the fastest-selling preordered videogame ever and is backed by an unprecedented number of promotional partners.

"What we've experienced is nothing short of phenomenal," said Bob McKenzie, senior vice president of merchandising at GameStop. "Halo 3 has eclipsed many previous records and will prove to be one of the must-have items of 2007."

The Halo 3 Legendary Edition box set is expected to sell out completely by the game's Sept. 25 launch date. The $130 package comes with behind-the-scenes documentary footage, re-mastered cinematic material from the first two Halo games, exclusive Halo 2-powered Machinima and an unwearable Spartan helmet.

Gamers who can't afford the Legendary Edition's price tag can still buy Halo-themed soda, Halo-branded Slurpee cups, Burger King French fries surrounded by Halo images and tickets to the Halo-sponsored Projeckt Revolution concert series.

Apparently, there's a game too.

diehardgamecock

08-10-2007, 11:32 AM

i can't wait to get my game.

i pre-ordered the standard version.....i can't see how anyone can justify spending the extra money for the different versions (which, of course, include the exact same GAMEPLAY).

ultimatetailgater

08-10-2007, 12:38 PM

diehardgamecock

08-10-2007, 01:08 PM

halo is a very good game overall....multiplayer is a blast.

you don't "get it" simply because you are partial to computer games.....nothing wrong with that, but it doesn't mean halo is not a very good game.

the dual analog sticks take a lot of getting used to, but once you do, it's very easy to use and very effective. i've played enough FPS's on consoles that it's second nature to me now, but again, it did take a lot of getting used to (and yes, before you ask, i've played a lot of FPS's on PC's as well - that's where i got my start in my love affair with FPS's).

and there's nothing "slower paced" about console FPS's overall vs. their PC counterparts. that comment doesn't really make much sense.

as far as halo vs. half-life, well that's simply a matter of opinion. if you're talking about the first halo, then i would agree that half-life is better. but if you're talking about halo 2, then i'd have to disagree. the multiplayer on halo 2 was fast, furious, and a helluva lot of fun (can't comment all that much on halo or halo 2 single player as i don't particularly enjoy single player games/modes).

gamecockfootball09

08-10-2007, 01:18 PM

I honnestly don't get the Halo hype. I guess its just because FPS game on consoles never did it for me. They seem slower paced than the PC ones and I cant stand the dual analog sticks. Plus Halo doesn't hold a candle to the original Half-Life.

Probably the dumbest comment I've seen all year except for maybe reading a Clemson Fans thoughts on why they are going to win the ACC this year. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion so I won't hate on you.

ultimatetailgater

08-10-2007, 01:35 PM

dual analog will never give the performance of a mouse a keyboard. Ya you may get used to it to it will never offer the same level of control and precision.

What I meant by slow paced is most FPS on consoles seem to be slower moving stories and less action. I guess it could be due to the console not being able to handle as much action at one time as a PC. It may just be me but games like Unreal Tournament and Quake seem way faster paced in multiplayer than Halo. The movements are move fuild and responsive. I've played Halo and Halo 2 on PC and Xbox and they are good games dont get me wrong but I don't think they deserve all the hype they get.

It's mostly due to the fact that Halo is a good game on an affordable semi-high end gaming console. No I'm not biased for lacking of playing console games I have almost every console since the 2600 Atari(NES, SNES, SEGA, SEGACD, N64, Playstation, Xbox, Sega Saturn, Gamecube, PS2, Xbox360 and PS3) but to me the PC will always be better for FPS games. It gives better performance, graphics and movement.

Back to Halo, I think its a good game but certainly doesn't deserve all the hype. If you count the sequals and mods that valve owns: Half-Life, Half-Life Opposing Force, Half-Life Blue Shift, Team Fortress Classic, Couter-Strike, DoD, Half-Life 2, HL2:EP1, HL2:EP2(Portal and TF2) then Half-life is certainly just as good if not a far better game than Halo yet all the hype goes to Halo(which was originally going to be a PC game before the xbox and M$ buying Bungie)

Sorry for the rant lol I, nothing against the posters here I just get tired of the media circus and hype Halo gets.

ultimatetailgater

08-10-2007, 01:45 PM

Probably the dumbest comment I've seen all year except for maybe reading a Clemson Fans thoughts on why they are going to win the ACC this year. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion so I won't hate on you.
Half-life(8mil) and Half-life 2(4mil) have combined for over 12million copies sold almost the same as Halo(5mil) and Halo 2(7mil) this isnt counting the numerous valve owned and created mods for HL:1 and and HL:2 or EP:1 and EP:2 for HL:2 not to mention the eventual HL:3. For its time Half-Life was revolutionary and introduced many thing to the gaming arena for the first time. HL:2 wasn't as good a game as HL:1 as far as story goes but the source engine it far superior to Halo 2. If you did count all the mods then Half-Life is probably the most played game in the world except for maybe StarCraft in Korea or World of WarCraft. Now I haven't said yet that Halo isn't a good game it is but its not on the level of Half-life

JAYBEZ

08-10-2007, 02:41 PM

You almost sound like a PC fanboy standing on a shaky chair of an argument.

The HL2 vs Halo comparison is apples and oranges. The only thing in common is that they are FPS.

If the story isn't moving fast enough you should consider the fact that Halo is a Trilogy. They aren't trying to wrap up a story line in a single game. And if the story is not up to par, why are the books top selling? Why are they making a movie off those same books?

As far as game speed. Nothing is ever as fast as Unreal Tournament. That crap can send you into epilectic shock.

But Speed doesn't not always = fun. Unreal is great, but I wouldn't want all my games to play like that. Just like some people prefer sim racing versus arcade racing. Counterstrike was fantastic and it plays at about the same speed as Halo. Both try to simulate the speed that a normal person would move at.

And I wouldn't brag about the accuracy of the PC. In unreal everything is moving to damn fast to be accurate. That is spray and pray at its peak.

I think you just havn't taken the time to experience Halo properly. Let go of your PC bias and relax into the wonderful world of playing games on multiple platforms.

Obviously, I can think of over a million people that already would disagree with your stance. Halo is a fantastic game and deserves the press.

Thank you Bungie.

jaytda4th

08-10-2007, 02:49 PM

Half-life and counterstrike are the best games i have ever played.

Halo is a fun game, but i agree i can't get into a FPS on consoles as much as i can get into a PC version of the game.

diehardgamecock

08-10-2007, 02:58 PM

I have almost every console since the 2600 Atari(NES, SNES, SEGA, SEGACD, N64, Playstation, Xbox, Sega Saturn, Gamecube, PS2, Xbox360 and PS3)

by the way, that sounds like me. i have all of those above except for the ps3 (which i still might get eventually).

i also had a PS1......heck, i even had the sega 32X. :lol:

theuscerock

08-10-2007, 03:10 PM

I pre-ordered it and cant wait... a great way for all of us married guys to hang out when we are spread out all over the country...and also its a great stress reliever

ultimatetailgater

08-10-2007, 04:20 PM

by the way, that sounds like me. i have all of those above except for the ps3 (which i still might get eventually).

i also had a PS1......heck, i even had the sega 32X. :lol:

lol ya I almost got a 32X but that was about the time I started getting into PC games. The controller ports on my SEGA Genesis are worn out from so much use they won't even recognize the controllers anymore lol. I've just gone to emulating pretty much every console up to the PS2. I really miss some Eternal Champions and Sonic though.

JAYBEZ

08-10-2007, 04:50 PM

I think the original Sonic will be on x-box live soon. so you will be able to get that fix on the regular.

Order 66

08-10-2007, 05:15 PM

I was partial to the Dreamcast before buying an xbox.

riceatusc

08-11-2007, 03:02 AM

i can't wait to have lan parties with this game

bjIII

08-11-2007, 05:04 AM

i just like bigger games that i can play online// gears of war and halo// the thing is that i personally don't like the idea of running around on the computer trying to kill people... I guess it's just opinion and different skillsets?

Gamecock_Aholic

08-11-2007, 01:37 PM

dude i cant wait for my copy.

carolinaspur

08-11-2007, 01:47 PM

rainbow 6 black arrow for the xbox is the best online FPS. lol

JAYBEZ

08-12-2007, 02:07 AM

mmmm..... awesome-ness is on the horizon:

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/812/812177/halo-3-20070810044503823-000.jpg

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/812/812177p1.html

Halo 3: Burn, Baby! Burn!
Roast some marshmallows or some Covenant with the flamethrower. First screen and details on the weenie-roaster.
by Hilary Goldstein

August 10, 2007 - It's one of the most infamous screenshots in Xbox history. An early screen grab showed Master Chief wielding a flamethrower. That awesome weapon never made it into the original Halo or Halo 2, much to the chagrin of fans. Good news Halo faithful, Master Chief will finish the fight packing the ultimate Covenant toasting device. The flamethrower has made its way into Halo 3. You may now call in sick the week of September 25.

Along with first details on the flamethrower, Bungie also revealed a new incendiary grenade, the firebomb. With these two weapons -- featured in both the campaign and multiplayer -- gamers can set the Halo universe on fire.

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Flamethrower

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Bungie originally planned to include the flamethrower in Halo 2, but decided its removal was necessary. "It wasn't just balance in Halo 2, it was also performance," Bungie lead writer Frank O'Connor told IGN. "Obviously the 360 makes things like that significantly easier. In Halo 3, we can control where it goes a lot better. [The flamethrower] obviously features a lot in campaign. But in multiplayer it doesn't have to be in every multiplayer playlist and map." And if Bungie finds that the flamethrower is overpowering a map or gametype, it can easily be removed.

The flamethrower does things that just weren't possible in Halo 2. This is, more or less, a living flame. "If you shoot a pillar, the liquid in the flamethrower will adhere to it and burn there," O'Connor explained. "Likewise with the floor and with bad guys. It will cause continual damage to a vehicle. When the flames start to cool down and evaporate, it stops causing damage. If you're lucky enough to keep it on a Warthog, then you will in fact take it down with a flamethrower."

For those who have grown fond of the bubble shield, O'Connor confirmed that the gadget will provide safe haven from fire. "It will wash over the shield. It will actually burn on the surface of the shield."

In the words of Crank's Jason Statham, "How f***ing awesome was that?"

The flamethrower does come at a bit of a cost. The bursts last just three seconds and you'll need to pump the trigger once a burst dries out. This is a turret weapon, like the missile pod. That means you'll be controlling it in a third-person view and will move slowly.

clcik the link to read the rest

riceatusc

08-12-2007, 02:13 AM

game is sounding more awesome by the day

Rice Rice Baby

08-12-2007, 02:30 AM

nice! man I cant wait for halo 3 online!!!

JAYBEZ

08-12-2007, 10:28 AM

I am ready to sneak up on someone and set them ablaze.

"did it just get warm in here?"

horseshoefootball

08-12-2007, 08:30 PM

Did you guys know the Master Chief is about 41 in the Halo games?

crazy, eh? I always thought of him as about 28, 30 maybe. But over the hill?

Sorry, I know that has nothing to do with this thread, but I was shocked when I found it out today

Cocks#1

08-12-2007, 10:27 PM

there is also a flamethrower on number 1....

KO'd by Ko

08-12-2007, 10:35 PM

This is a Carolina-based message service, and ya'll are nerds.

JAYBEZ

08-13-2007, 12:37 AM

and...?

Your new to the board and you use your first couple post to try and insult some people? Way to go cool guy.

JAYBEZ

08-25-2007, 01:30 AM

this keeps getting better and better

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/815/815041p1.html

JAYBEZ

08-25-2007, 01:33 AM

Welcome to the Forge...

horseshoefootball

08-25-2007, 02:25 PM

Forge is one of those things you have to see or play with to really get it, I think. I'm very excited for it, but it's just hard to explain, I think.

JAYBEZ

08-26-2007, 12:51 AM

it is going to make for some very original/crazy games.

bjIII

09-23-2007, 10:02 PM

i can't wait...

IGN Said". There will be plenty of aspects for fans to nitpick, but it's hard to argue against Halo 3 as the most complete game available on any console."

i will be playing tomorrow night whenever i get home......

the name is ExtremeSquire on live...

diehardgamecock

09-24-2007, 02:18 PM

i'm ready for it as well....

but after playing the CoD4 beta, i am A LOT more pumped up about playing it than i am halo3. i'll probably play the crap out of halo3 until 11/5/07 (CoD 4's release date) though.

Rice Rice Baby

09-24-2007, 02:29 PM

cant wait to pick up halo tonight at midnight!

bjIII

09-24-2007, 02:38 PM

yep... too bad i have to be at work at 8:30 tomorrow. Oh well, i guess i'll go to sleep at 5 when i get off.

Did any of you order yours from gamestop. i got an automated call saying be there at 9:00 so you can get everything squared away??? I might show up at 11:30

theuscerock

09-24-2007, 02:58 PM

too bad microsoft has my 360!
I guess I'll have plenty of time to read the instructions.

Anyone know where I can rent a box for the next couple of days?

Jolly Roger

09-24-2007, 04:27 PM

too bad microsoft has my 360!
I guess I'll have plenty of time to read the instructions.

Anyone know where I can rent a box for the next couple of days?
LOL...Just go to Wally World and buy one, then return it when yours is fixed.

GamecockFan7689

09-24-2007, 04:47 PM

I'll be picking up mine tomorrow after I have 3 exams. Will be a nice way to relax after the tough day. My gamertag is InDarkestNight if you want to play.

M.C.

09-24-2007, 04:50 PM

video games are for kids lol

Gamecock_Aholic

09-24-2007, 05:11 PM

im bout to piss my pants with anticipation(sp?)

BrutalBlack53

09-24-2007, 05:36 PM

ohh yeah picking it up at midnight

eat_sleep_breathe_USC

09-24-2007, 08:18 PM

9.5/10 from IGN and Gamespot. I have no money to pick it up tomorrow/midnight, but I will pick it up as soon as possible.

BrutalBlack53

09-25-2007, 01:36 AM

ahh Halo 3 rocks for real

Order 66

09-25-2007, 02:45 AM

I lucked into the last copy at gamestop. Preordering isn't worth it, imo.

M.C.

09-25-2007, 02:47 AM

y would you wait for a video game...that is childish

bjIII

09-25-2007, 02:48 AM

I lucked into the last copy at gamestop. Preordering isn't worth it, imo.

isn't worth it... it doesn't cost anything extra. just to make sure i had it tonight...

The game is friggin awesome!!!! Too bad i got a headache:mad: or i would play all night

Rice Rice Baby

09-25-2007, 06:41 AM

been playin it since midnight, awesome game, the online co-op for the campaign mode is awesome!

JAYBEZ

09-25-2007, 09:30 AM

y would you wait for a video game...that is childish

Oh poor MC. The times they are a changing old man. The prime video game demographic is 18-34. They aren't for "kids" or "children" anymore.

Stop showing your age and live a little.

You would surprised at the video games pull people together these days.

JAYBEZ

09-25-2007, 09:31 AM

Oh, and I picked up the game last night but have not had a chance to play it yet. I will probably have to skip out a little early on work today.

CockynTN

09-25-2007, 09:47 AM

The game is fun as hell!!!!!!!!! I waited in line for an hour and a half last night but it was well worth it...got the legendary version!!! Yeah, I know...I'm a nerd:rotfl:

USCocks3

09-25-2007, 09:51 AM

worth the $60? didn't preorder it b/c I wanted to see what everyone thought first...advice? And can I even get a copy sometime this week if I decide to get it?

JAYBEZ

09-25-2007, 10:00 AM

You shouldn't have trouble getting a copy. They pre-sold a ton, but I am sure they were prepared for additional sales.

I wouldn't wait to long though.

SNEEZ

09-25-2007, 10:28 AM

I wondereed what the nut jobs were camped outside of EBGAMES for

Gamecock_Aholic

09-25-2007, 11:35 AM

The game is fun as hell!!!!!!!!! I waited in line for an hour and a half last night but it was well worth it...got the legendary version!!! Yeah, I know...I'm a nerd:rotfl:

you are a nerd:lol: :lol: :lol:

RockyTopGirl

09-25-2007, 12:58 PM

I wondereed what the nut jobs were camped outside of EBGAMES for
i saw a bunch of people camped out in front of gamestop by target yesterday at like 1 o clock......

diehardgamecock

09-25-2007, 12:58 PM

certainly wasn't going to purchase the legendary version.......or any other version other than the "just the plain game" version.

hopefully i'll be able to pick mine up either today or tomorrow.

diehardgamecock

09-25-2007, 12:59 PM

i saw a bunch of people camped out in front of gamestop by target yesterday at like 1 o clock......

that's a bit much......hell, you can walk into just about any gamestop, wal-mart, target, best buy right now and pick up a copy with no wait.

i pre-ordered mine just to make sure i got one....but i wasn't going to camp out for half a day to pick it up.

Antiochus

09-25-2007, 03:16 PM

I walked into target at 1:30 this afternoon and picked up my copy. Every store has about 1 billion copies. I probably will not get to play until tomorrow unless I can sneek some time tonight.

geekcognito

09-25-2007, 03:29 PM

too bad microsoft has my 360!
I guess I'll have plenty of time to read the instructions.

Anyone know where I can rent a box for the next couple of days?

Can't you rent them from Blockbuster and Hollywood Video and places like that? I thought for sure you could. But don't take my word for it, I don't play video games.

(which begs the question...why am I in this thread? haha. oh well. GO COCKS! haha)

gamecockfandrew

09-25-2007, 03:48 PM

My brother and I were trying to play online together (from the same XBOX 360 system). We couldn't seem to get it to work. I know we can't play a ranked game if we don't have 2 online accounts, but were were trying the unranked play. Can anyone give me any tips?

CockynTN

09-25-2007, 05:11 PM

No listen, I went to get it for my little brother so he could get up early and play it and he said he pre-ordered the 60 dollar version but i get up to the register and they say ok, thatll be 117.70...the little bastard lied!!! Im puttin my foot in his ass when i get to my house today!!!

Order 66

09-25-2007, 06:00 PM

I wish it had a better cover system.

87GamecockFan

09-25-2007, 06:26 PM

all i know is....my son of 16 yrs old picked his up today, he will probably disappear for a week. what a waste of time, let's get in the real world!!

Gamecock_Aholic

09-25-2007, 06:45 PM

got it about 1 and havent stopped playin til now

gotrice?

09-25-2007, 06:55 PM

got it about 1 and havent stopped playin til now

How is it? I'm getting mine this weekend.

Gamecock_Aholic

09-25-2007, 06:58 PM

How is it? I'm getting mine this weekend.

its like halo 2 with a little bit different controles. and better graphics, new weapons,new vehicles. basically if you liked halo 2, youll like 3.

gotrice?

09-25-2007, 07:37 PM

Would you say that its by far the best of the Halo trilogy?

Gamecock_Aholic

09-25-2007, 07:40 PM

Would you say that its by far the best of the Halo trilogy?

sure, but you have to understand, if its new. im gonna like it

gotrice?

09-25-2007, 07:45 PM

Well I'm just ready to play it. Halo 2 disappointed me with its campaign but really impressed me with its mulitplayer. I hope they make the campaign mode as good as the original Halo was and upgrade the multiplayer even more.

diehardgamecock

09-25-2007, 09:31 PM

I wish it had a better cover system.

halo has never had a cover system.

quite frankly, it wouldn't really be "halo" with a cover system.

gotrice?

09-25-2007, 09:36 PM

halo has never had a cover system.

quite frankly, it wouldn't really be "halo" with a cover system.

Agreed. The best form of cover is mastering the head shot. Thats the way Halo is you just need to have the fastest trigger finger and spot on aim.

AllGamecock

09-25-2007, 11:36 PM

Walked into best buy and picked up my copy at around noon today. justnow stopped playing. ugh. was going to go play pick up hockey tonight but nooo. i HAD to go get halo 3.

thanks microsoft for sucking my life away!!!!!

palmettogirlusc

09-25-2007, 11:40 PM

my best guy friend beat it already. played for 3 hours last night, then from 4-10 today.

CockynTN

09-26-2007, 12:46 AM

My brother beat it in like 6 hours...he got up early this morning and played it from 6-7 and then from like 430-9 tonight...crazy

M.C.

09-26-2007, 01:04 AM

halo 3 = harry potter but a video game lol

SpuR48

09-26-2007, 01:07 AM

halo 3 = harry potter but a video game lol

:confused:

Anyways ... uh I got it this morning when I got off work (that is to say, Tuesday morning, I guess it's wednesday now) Played the first bit of the campaign. It's pretty sweet, but I'll wait for a couple friends to get it so we can co-op it. That's where the fun is all at for me. After we beat the co-op I'll probably trade it in if they give me a good price. If not, it'll collect dust :D

GamecockFan7689

09-26-2007, 01:16 AM

I got it tonight and played online co-op Campaign mode for about an hour and then moved to multiplayer for about 3 hours. Great game so far. Can't wait to play it some more.

SpuR48

09-26-2007, 02:23 AM

I got it tonight and played online co-op Campaign mode for about an hour and then moved to multiplayer for about 3 hours. Great game so far. Can't wait to play it some more.

For anyone who has played the co-op, is it basically all integrated? What I mean to say is, is it seamless in that my friend can join up at any time? also, if I have say 2 others playing with me, will we still see the cutscenes between missions? I know in Rainbow 6 Vegas, you could do co-op, but they didn't show any of the cutscenes so you missed out on the storyline.

seksisbad

09-26-2007, 02:43 AM

You can both play if he signs in as a guest. If you are already signed in to live, he can press the guide button and sign in as a guest and you can both play online.

gamecockfandrew

09-26-2007, 02:59 AM

Thanks. I tried that, but it didn't work.

gamecockfandrew

09-26-2007, 02:59 AM

We played together on G.R.A.W. and GRAW2.

Rice Rice Baby

09-26-2007, 03:27 AM

just beat it on heroic was a blast! now on too playing online, anyone game??

Mobile Ranger

09-26-2007, 08:53 AM

Are you trying to play in campaign or multi-player mode?

I know in multi-Player you can only play in the social setting with guest, so make sure you select that option before you start matchmaking.

Mobile Ranger

09-26-2007, 08:57 AM

I thought that the 3 instalment of Halo was pretty good. The game was pretty long and took me about 10 hours or so to beat. I was a tad disappointed in the story line, especially the ending. However that game is very good, and the graphics are simply stunning!

The multi-player mode is great, and much better than Halo 2, IMO. I don't really care for the way that Bungie changed the territories objective game, but it's still fun.

Overall I give the game about an 8.5 out of 10.

gotrice?

09-26-2007, 09:11 AM

Have you used the Forge much? If you have what are your thoughts on it specifically? I've heard thats what really makes Halo 3 unique and even better than before when it comes to multiplayer.

seksisbad

09-26-2007, 09:19 AM

Make sure you have an actual subscription to xbox live, and not the 48-hour trial version that came with the game, because it doesn't work with that.

Other than that, I don't know. It should work.

Mobile Ranger

09-26-2007, 10:25 AM

Have you used the Forge much? If you have what are your thoughts on it specifically? I've heard thats what really makes Halo 3 unique and even better than before when it comes to multiplayer.

Not really. Campaign is long and took most of my time. I only played about 4 or 5 games of multi-player yesterday. But I have heard good things about it.

Gamecock_Aholic

09-26-2007, 11:33 AM

yeah it only took me about 7 hours to beat it. but im playin on normal.

JAYBEZ

09-26-2007, 05:49 PM

Not really. Campaign is long and took most of my time. I only played about 4 or 5 games of multi-player yesterday. But I have heard good things about it.

See, I took the opposite route. I played a bunch of multiplayer and only the first level of single player.

I plan on playing more single player today.

JAYBEZ

09-26-2007, 05:58 PM

:confused:

Anyways ... uh I got it this morning when I got off work (that is to say, Tuesday morning, I guess it's wednesday now) Played the first bit of the campaign. It's pretty sweet, but I'll wait for a couple friends to get it so we can co-op it. That's where the fun is all at for me. After we beat the co-op I'll probably trade it in if they give me a good price. If not, it'll collect dust :D

Sounds like a guy that is afraid of getting trashed in on-line multi-player. That is where it gets really crazy!

I used a lift granade on a warthog that flew threw the air and landed on another badguy. simply awesome...

CockyDemon13

09-26-2007, 08:07 PM

Forge is pretty fun... my roommate and I played some if it last night.

Gamecock_Aholic

09-26-2007, 08:22 PM

dude that last level was a doozy

Spur

09-26-2007, 08:28 PM

Holy cow...hours to beat? :lol:

It takes me weeks to finish games

Gamecock_Aholic

09-26-2007, 08:35 PM

Holy cow...hours to beat? :lol:

It takes me weeks to finish games

me too, but i couldnt put halo down

bigmuthafooka

09-26-2007, 08:41 PM

im not that big of a fan of shotty sinpers lol, besides that H3 is much better than H2, i hav'nt finished story mode yet(on chapter 5)and forge is pretty cool though my friend keep killing me while i was the robot

mpilot0705

09-26-2007, 10:17 PM

We beat it too. We got it at midnight and finished by the next day at midnight...stayed up til like 6am the first night playing. Someone said there is more to the ending after the credits and a different ending on legendary skill level. Haven't tried it yet, but we plan on it.

gotrice?

09-26-2007, 10:21 PM

I know they had the different ending on the original Halo on Legendary. I think you only have to complete the last level on Legendary to see the ending. I'll have to try that some time after I get it. How did everyone like the storyline?

MBSpur

09-26-2007, 10:58 PM

AMAZING

M.C.

09-27-2007, 12:28 AM

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/halo-3/halo-3-first-tips/531904

USCocks3

09-27-2007, 12:45 AM

ehhh damn test week at usc just HAPPENS to coincide with Halo 3 release. I'm all but convinced to go and pick it up now but I know if I do I'll never get these two 2-page papers, one 4-page paper, and 2 8-page papers done before next tuesday. oh yea and i have a test friday. damn senior 500-level classes.

Spurrier_Superior_One

09-27-2007, 01:00 AM

The graphics are absolutely gorgeous

SpuR48

09-27-2007, 01:10 AM

Sounds like a guy that is afraid of getting trashed in on-line multi-player. That is where it gets really crazy!

I used a lift granade on a warthog that flew threw the air and landed on another badguy. simply awesome...

Actually I just didn't feel like listening to all of the retarded kids online yelling into my headset...

I did try some slayer and team-slayer out earlier today and it was OK. Not too much trash talking going on. I even managed 12 kills in one round.... lol

USCocks3

09-27-2007, 01:13 AM

what is this "forge" you speak of?

bigmuthafooka

09-27-2007, 01:43 AM

what is this "forge" you speak of?

its where u can select any object(well just about any object) on a map and place it wherever u want, u can also add things, for ex. tanks, more weapons, stuff like tht

but anyways have any of you seen these videos, they are so funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3br1q5wIQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RWQ7R555i4

JAYBEZ

09-27-2007, 09:26 AM

Actually I just didn't feel like listening to all of the retarded kids online yelling into my headset...

I did try some slayer and team-slayer out earlier today and it was OK. Not too much trash talking going on. I even managed 12 kills in one round.... lol

one of the newer features is that you can select individuals to mute. So when you get one of those high pitched squak boxes, you just click on them and the voice is no more.

I havn't had to use it yet, but it is a great addition.

JAYBEZ

09-27-2007, 03:17 PM

Post your Live IDs here.

Then we can group up.

Mine is Jaybreezey. Add me.

GamecockFan7689

09-27-2007, 03:30 PM

Mine is InDarkestNight. I should be on later tonight.

NastyNash

09-27-2007, 03:31 PM

the master dies at the end

GamecockFan7689

09-27-2007, 03:35 PM

the master dies at the end

Yeah thanks. That was really needed.

gamecockfandrew

09-27-2007, 03:44 PM

COACHJOHNSONCAC (and I suck).

Mobile Ranger

09-27-2007, 03:55 PM

the master dies at the end

Beat it on legendary and wait until after the credits and see if still think that.

Mobile Ranger is my XBOX ID.

acjuf

09-27-2007, 04:08 PM

I'm not sure if that's impressive or sad that some of you have beaten it already. :)

I'm going to buy it sometime soon. I have the same ID on Xbox that I do on here.

Jolly Roger

09-27-2007, 08:22 PM

I just got it yesterday and I played the first 2 missions and a little online...am i the only one who thinks its just not that good? I think COD4 is going to blow this out of the water. I didn't like the first 2, but I figured I would give this one a chance since its next-gen, but I don't see anything special, just good graphics.

Gamertag: TROUBLSOME

Gamecock_Aholic

09-27-2007, 08:27 PM

dude my bro told me MC dies. it ruiened the experience, but anyways my ID is NUM1gamecocFAN

YouCanNeverTell

09-27-2007, 08:59 PM

Mine is BigWillie666

bigmuthafooka

09-27-2007, 09:07 PM

x3stacks864x

scgirlinky

09-27-2007, 11:51 PM

:mad:

theuscerock

09-27-2007, 11:53 PM

mine is USC Erock once I get my 360 back from the red circle of death

nin_usc_freak92

09-28-2007, 12:11 AM

H3ADLIK3AHOL3 for me. I named it after one of NIN's early singles from "Pretty Hate Machine", "Head Like a Hole" for those who couldn't figure it out. And i hate how in every halo thread now there's just gotta be SOMEONE who says the good ol' cheif dies.

gamecockfandrew

09-28-2007, 12:35 AM

Your name looks like head like ahole. Why didn't you name it butthead JUST KIDDING!!!

CockynTN

09-28-2007, 12:44 AM

Mr Phlossy

CockynTN

09-28-2007, 12:44 AM

dude my bro told me MC dies. it ruiened the experience, but anyways my ID is NUM1gamecocFAN
MC didn't die.....

nin_usc_freak92

09-28-2007, 12:49 AM

Your name looks like head like ahole. Why didn't you name it butthead JUST KIDDING!!!

haha, never looked at it that way, but i guess u could interpret it that way. but nah i'm just a big Nine Inch Nails fan. just look at my myspace and you can tell www.myspace.com/tannerburdette (http://www.myspace.com/tannerburdette) and that's pretty much my life. Music (i play guitar and sing [and played the alto-sax in middle school] and i'm a huge music-junkie) - College Football (USC of course) - and School. And chicks when there's ever time. lol.

SpuR48

09-28-2007, 01:04 AM

Wow thanks for the spoiler alert you asshole... some of us haven't played much of it yet ... gd it.

Anyways... if you guys need to pick on a serious noob, and see me online... feel free... LOL tag is KyleW48

SpuR48

09-28-2007, 01:05 AM

one of the newer features is that you can select individuals to mute. So when you get one of those high pitched squak boxes, you just click on them and the voice is no more.

I havn't had to use it yet, but it is a great addition.

lol I'll have to remember that. Maybe they'll all stay in Halo 2 'cause they don't have jobs and can't afford the 360/Halo 3... I can dream at least :D

JAYBEZ

09-28-2007, 10:21 AM

Anyone want to get a big game going Sunday? (trying to give enough notice)

I think some of the social matches let you get larger parties together.

We can start around 8... Better yet, I will make a new thread.

JAYBEZ

09-28-2007, 10:25 AM

I figured I would try to organize some kind of multi-player gathering for us.

It will give us a chance to pwn the world with a garnet furry.

The social multi-player games let your play with larger groups. So, what do you say we sign on at 8 and get a big game going. Cocktalk free-for-all.

CockyDemon13

09-28-2007, 10:43 AM

Jolly Roger

09-28-2007, 10:58 AM

This ithe most overrated game ever and it's probably the worst shooter I've ever played.

H3 is the first one that I tried to play, so I can't compare this one to the others, but I wouldn't say its the most overrated game ever. I definitely expected more online wise, though.

I play the Ghost Recon series, so I'm just not used to all the jumping 50 feet in the air and taking 50 bullets to kill someone. It'll just take some time getting used to everything.

Mobile Ranger

09-28-2007, 11:39 AM

I'm down. Just let me know when.

JAYBEZ

09-28-2007, 12:21 PM

8pm on Sunday night. That should serve enough notice and give everyone time to recover from Saturday's activities

Mobile Ranger

09-28-2007, 12:45 PM

Sounds great. Count me in.

YouCanNeverTell

09-28-2007, 05:10 PM

JAYBEZ

09-28-2007, 05:12 PM

post in the thread dedicated to the meet up so everyone else can get your tag.

JAYBEZ

09-28-2007, 05:13 PM

Everyone add me to the friends list so I can invite you in.

My Live I.D. is Jaybreezey.

Spur

09-28-2007, 10:50 PM

Let's stay on topic guys

BrutalBlack53

09-28-2007, 11:11 PM

Afbsebll4

Gamecock_Aholic

09-29-2007, 07:09 PM

me and my friend played co-op on live and it was the most fun thing ever. we raced each other on the last mission in the warthogs

SpuR48

10-04-2007, 02:37 AM

OK, so I know this probably the nerdiest thing I've ever done, but I started messing with the "Theater" deal on Halo 3, and discovered that every co-op campaign mission that I did with a buddy of mine was recorded. I went through and took a bunch of screens from them. here are the top 3. The first was from the next to last mission where you're fighting the Flood on the High Charity, and the second two are from the part of the 7th mission where you have to fight two giant scarab thingies... I was MC and KingCock was the Arbiter

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/KyleW48/3093482-Full.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/KyleW48/3114654-Full.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/KyleW48/3127168-Full.jpg

Anyone else feel free to post videos/screens here. Should be cool to see what everyone else has come up with. I played a bit of multiplayer last night and now I can see why some folks love this game so much. I actually did OK. Those legendary campaigns really help the aim. :D

GapoGamecock51

10-04-2007, 03:04 AM

SpuR48

10-04-2007, 03:13 AM

I wish i could play Halo 3..........I dont have the system to play it, nor will I with getting married and all......And I think the designers and distributors of what probably is a very excellent would think it beneath them to have a pc version, wish they did Id get that instead.

Gapo

I don't see why they wouldn't do a PC version. I remember seeing Halo 1 and 2 for PC not too long after they were released for Xbox360. Hopefully you'll get your wish. I kinda regret not getting much into the first two games now that I've really gotten into the 3rd. The story seems pretty neat.

JAYBEZ

10-04-2007, 11:39 AM

Microsoft will release a PC version, but they obviously aren't going to do so before the 360 version sells some hardware. It will probably be a 3 month delay.

Do be so bitter.

Gamecock_Aholic

10-04-2007, 03:48 PM

i love this game i just wish it was a little longer

Bleedin'Garnet

10-06-2007, 01:14 PM

i love this game i just wish it was a little longer

Yea, me too, I think the game is great.

YouCanNeverTell

10-06-2007, 01:22 PM

I've got a few clips on my file share if you wanna take a look. BigWillie666

BrutalBlack53

10-06-2007, 10:46 PM

Hey if anyone is on live and wants to play my tag is Afbsebll4

horseshoefootball

10-08-2007, 05:29 AM

Microsoft will release a PC version, but they obviously aren't going to do so before the 360 version sells some hardware. It will probably be a 3 month delay.

Do be so bitter.

It will be much more than a 3 month delay. More like a year or two. Halo 2 for Vista was finally released early this year, if my memory serves me correctly, just about the same time as Shadowrun, which would make it early May 2007. Halo 2 originally came out in November 2004 on Xbox.

Historically, Microsoft has made very little money on PC ports of Halo. It's just not a traditional PC shooter. It will happen eventually, but I can't see it happening until holiday 2008 at the earliest.

JAYBEZ

10-19-2007, 01:04 AM

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/828/828504p1.html

Halo 3 Sells Over 3 Million Units in 12 Days
Master Chief buys a house in the Hamptons and sails around the world.
by Ryan Geddes
October 18, 2007 - A little Bungie game called Halo 3 owned the videogame marketplace in September, selling nearly twice as many units as its nine closest competitors combined, according to monthly sales figures released by the NPD Group today.

The third chapter in Master Chief's tale of alien woe sold 3.3 million units in the 12 days it was on sale last month, a figure that includes the Standard, Collector's and Legendary editions. Intense interest in Halo 3 also spurred sales of the Xbox 360, helping Microsoft move more than 527,000 units in September.

"Halo 3 posted phenomenal results for just 12 days of sales in the month of September. True to its name, the game rubbed off on hardware sales too - the Xbox 360 realized it's best month ever in unit hardware sales outside last holiday season," said NPD analyst Anita Frazier. "If ever there was a doubt that great content drives hardware acquisition, this should put that doubt to rest."

But the Xbox 360 wasn't last month's only hardware winner. The Nintendo Wii had its second-best month ever, selling more than 500,000 units despite having no Spartans on its roster. The DS also sold almost 500,000 units in September, the PSP moved about 285,000 and the PS2 outsold the PS3 - with 215,000 and 119,000 units of those systems selling respectively.

In terms of units, overall console hardware sales in September jumped 124 percent over the same month last year, from about 613,000 to 1.37 million.

"Although we've been confident for many months now that the industry was poised to realize it's best year ever in terms of revenue, the results in recent months makes me even more bullish," Frazier said. "I believe the U.S. videogame industry will realize somewhere in the range of $17 to $18 billion for the year".

Total videogame sales - for both hardware and software - in September were $1.36 billion, a 74 percent increase from last September's $778.7 million figure. Of the top ten highest-selling games in September, four were Xbox 360 titles, two were Wii titles, two were DS titles and the PS3 and PS2 had one apiece. Here's how the top ten ranked:

1. HALO 3 (360) - 3.3 million units
2. PLAY W/ REMOTE (Wii) - 282,000
3. LEGEND OF ZELDA: PHANTOM HOURGLASS (DS) - 224,000
4. MADDEN NFL 08 (PS2) - 205,000
5. SKATE (360) - 175,000
6. MADDEN NFL 08 (360) - 173,000
7. METROID PRIME 3: CORRUPTION (WII) - 167,000
8. BIOSHOCK (360) - 150,000
9. BRAIN AGE 2 (DS) - 141,000
10. HEAVENLY SWORD (PS3) - 139,000

JAYBEZ

10-19-2007, 01:12 AM

no one is even close.

scgirlinky

10-20-2007, 02:33 AM

:mad:

CreoleCock

10-20-2007, 02:39 AM

I don't see why they wouldn't do a PC version. I remember seeing Halo 1 and 2 for PC not too long after they were released for Xbox360. Hopefully you'll get your wish. I kinda regret not getting much into the first two games now that I've really gotten into the 3rd. The story seems pretty neat.

they can't make a computer fast enough to play 3, the shutter versions are completely different, Halo 1 and 2 were at 30 Pps, Halo 3 is at 60 pps, the most a computer can do I think is 40...

CreoleCock

10-20-2007, 02:40 AM

and By the way, the ending absolutely sucked to me, i really didn't like it, gameplay and everything was terrific, just the ending pissed me off.

SpuR48

10-20-2007, 04:44 AM

they can't make a computer fast enough to play 3, the shutter versions are completely different, Halo 1 and 2 were at 30 Pps, Halo 3 is at 60 pps, the most a computer can do I think is 40...

You're kidding, right?

JAYBEZ

11-18-2007, 11:46 PM

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/835/835896p1.html

November 16, 2007 - If you buy an Xbox 360 before Dec. 21, Microsoft will send you a free copy of Halo 3, the company announced today.

According to the official Xbox web site, gamers who buy a new console between now and the deadline, sign up for a new Xbox Live account and register their systems with Microsoft will receive a copy of Halo 3 in their mailboxes.

The game will arrive by Jan. 18, Microsoft said.

The deal isn't combinable with other Microsoft offers or rebates and is limited to one submission per person.

Hear that? That's the sound of a million holiday wish lists exploding.

Update: This morning, Xbox.com was advertising this initiative on its Halo 3 Deals & Promotions page. By this afternoon, however, the page was gone. This link to the promotion's registration page still works, though. We've contacted Microsoft for clarification on the deal, and we'll let you know more as soon as possible.

scfan2001

11-19-2007, 12:19 AM

Spur

11-19-2007, 12:31 AM

:lol:

With that laughing said, I have been contemplating whether to buy a 360 or not...am hoping for some sort of good deal price wise in the next 2-3 weeks from what it is now....

I just can't spend over $400 total with my xbox and all the add-on's

Spur

11-19-2007, 02:59 AM

Published November 16, 2007

Please note: This offer is only available to existing paid Xbox LIVE members on the original Xbox console (not Xbox 360) who fulfill the offer terms. For a brief period on November 16, 2007, an erroneous post on this site did not clarify that only those members on the original Xbox are eligible.

Just an FYI

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo3/promotions/buyxboxgethalo.htm

dshocker

11-21-2007, 11:55 AM

You get it free only if you forward this link to 10 friends in 10 minutes...

garnetcock

11-29-2007, 05:03 PM

Anyone still play the campaign mode for halo 3? I just need to finish the last 2 levels on Lengendary to finish this game but the people I normally play with haven't really been motivated to finish lately. I've had this game since launch and haven't beaten it yet.

So, I'm just lookin' for some new people to play with. I'm really only interested in campaign mode, not matchmaking/multiplayer. I'd like to get 3 other people if possible to finish the campaign and maybe find some hidden skulls too. My gamertag is Madcrazy10. Send me a friend request if you want to play.

JAYBEZ

11-29-2007, 05:26 PM

My Xbox is supose to be back from repair today. If so, I will match up with you.

garnetcock

11-29-2007, 05:42 PM

Cool man. Anybody else?

SpuR48

11-30-2007, 01:07 AM

Cool man. Anybody else?

You get it done yet? If not send me a FR and we can do it next time you're on. I LOVE the co-op aspect of Halo 3.

Gamertag: KyleW48

Order 66

11-30-2007, 01:26 AM

Since my 360 is waiting for it's trip across the country in a little brown box, I bought a Halo edition 360, because it supposedly has the new chip sets. I'm probably going to give the old 360 to someone as a christmas gift.

Derrell SC

11-30-2007, 09:27 AM

If you really want to know if it has the new chip set you can check the SKU. Go to some of the XBOX message boards they should have info on how to make sure it does.

garnetcock

11-30-2007, 09:47 AM

You get it done yet? If not send me a FR and we can do it next time you're on. I LOVE the co-op aspect of Halo 3.

Gamertag: KyleW48

Not yet, I should be on some tonight and definitely Saturday. I was on last night but I found an amazingly addictive game called Puzzle Quest on Xbox Live. Even the wife liked playing it which was pretty cool.

JAYBEZ

11-30-2007, 10:04 AM

USCocks3

01-31-2008, 07:51 PM

So I just finished the Halo 3 campaign and I'm a little confused. I have now finished all 3 Halo games and I'm not really sure what just happened...my interpretation was that Master Chief died...?!? Then I googled it and some other guy said it was "good to think that MC died then know that he didn't." Someone that has finished the game and knows more about it than me please fill me in.

GamecockDad1531

01-31-2008, 07:54 PM

I thought he died too.

gotrice?

01-31-2008, 07:57 PM

Watch until after the credits.

USCocks3

01-31-2008, 07:59 PM

Watch until after the credits.

SHIT!! I cleared the credits, any way I can watch it again??

YouCanNeverTell

01-31-2008, 08:02 PM

SHIT!! I cleared the credits, any way I can watch it again??
Probably if you replay the last stage...

Also, doesn't it only show up if you do it on legendary?

USCocks3

01-31-2008, 08:12 PM

Probably if you replay the last stage...

Also, doesn't it only show up if you do it on legendary?

Well let's hope not, I had a hard enough time not on legendary...

gotrice?

01-31-2008, 08:35 PM

Probably if you replay the last stage...

Also, doesn't it only show up if you do it on legendary?

I didn't do it on legendary and I still got to see it.

uscsaxplaya

01-31-2008, 08:48 PM

If you finish the campaign on easy, normal, or heroic you will see one ending. if you finish the last mission from the beginning without starting at any of the checkpoints you will see a continued ending after the credits. i must say you will need some patience as it takes a bit to get to the ending. i suggest once you get in the warthog at the end just go the shortest route and be careful! good luck!:shotgunc:

Sleeping Giant

01-31-2008, 09:37 PM

You will see the same ending but the dialogue is slightly different depending on the skill level you play on.

Everyone thinks he's dead. Watch after the credits.
Halo 4 coming 2010.

USCocks3

02-01-2008, 01:51 AM

OK so I checked youtube and found the video of the ending...I knew they couldn't kill off Master Chief and not leave the door open for a Halo 4. Bungie would be stupid not to. There has been so much money made off of the Halo franchise...think about that. Between game sales, XBox live subscriptions and other stuff they make money off of...man, it's pretty ridiculous.

CockNBlythewood

02-01-2008, 09:50 PM

I dont know about Halo 4. But I am excited about Halo Wars. It will be..different.

WeHailTheeCarolina

02-22-2008, 02:37 PM

There's a ton of rumors going around about halo 4 and bungie. Some people say that a different gaming company will produce the next Halo game, others say bungie will. Some say bungie will make a halo-like game called Marathon based on the old 1995 one. Some also say that Halo 3 will be the last one ever. I doubt it and hope it's not.

Does anyone know a way to make a good USC emblem?

GT: Garnetsniper

WeHailTheeCarolina

02-22-2008, 02:49 PM

Some of my favorite screenshots:

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3764/h1bm4.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3130/h2kw3.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1808/h3cp3.jpg

gamecocknva

02-22-2008, 03:28 PM

Bungie still owns the rights to the Halo franchise so you won't see anybody else making halo.

You can buy the gamecock logo by going onto xbox live marketplace.

chadalac06

02-22-2008, 04:52 PM

just wanting to know everyones halo 3 ranking?and gamertag?

mine:
gt:chadalac864
ts:31
dt:14
lw:14

WeHailTheeCarolina

02-22-2008, 07:00 PM

just wanting to know everyones halo 3 ranking?and gamertag?

mine:
gt:chadalac864
ts:31
dt:14
lw:14

Garnetsniper
TS: 36
DT: 36... was a 38, lost 4 in a row yesterday
LW: 44

McNasty

02-23-2008, 04:29 PM

Lil Manbearpig
TS - 21
LW - 31

all i play is LW and TS, sometime TO and BTB. plus my cousin just started and we get stuck playing like 35s and he's like a 7, so yeah, we get killed.

feel free to add me guys. we've got a group here at whaley's mill and we play pretty often. we could always use more gamecocks in our party.

WeHailTheeCarolina

02-24-2008, 02:12 AM

My screenshots: http://www.bungie.net/stats/Halo3/Screenshots.aspx?gamertag=garnetsniper

WeHailTheeCarolina

02-24-2008, 02:13 AM

Bungie still owns the rights to the Halo franchise so you won't see anybody else making halo.

You can buy the gamecock logo by going onto xbox live marketplace.

Actually, Microsoft has the rights to the Halo IP. Bungie and MS split before Halo 3 was released

CockySpaniel

03-05-2008, 12:40 AM

Some hints about halo 4
http://godmodeonline.com/d/20070924.html

CreoleCock

04-22-2008, 01:04 AM

yo add me

my GT is:

Cold Nuggets

we'll play some time.

I'll beat you. haha

notoriety

04-22-2008, 03:09 PM

gt is notoriety

When I'm on this is what I play.

McNasty

04-22-2008, 03:36 PM

i'm Lil Manbearpig

go ahead and add me.

notoriety

04-22-2008, 03:47 PM

What playlist do you guys usually play?

CreoleCock

04-22-2008, 05:47 PM

i'm a doubles/team slayer kinda guy.

diehardgamecock

04-22-2008, 06:09 PM

i got tired of halo3 REALLY quick...

CoD4 > halo3 IMO

CreoleCock

04-22-2008, 06:19 PM

i got tired of halo3 REALLY quick...

CoD4 > halo3 IMO

CoD4 is okay, but I got tired of it, I'm a MAJOR Halo fan, been playing since CE...

diehardgamecock

04-22-2008, 06:24 PM

CoD4 is okay, but I got tired of it, I'm a MAJOR Halo fan, been playing since CE...

i played halo2 for over a year....really, really liked it.

but to me, halo3 is just halo2 with a little better graphics. and i realize it's just a matter of different tastes, as CoD4 is a totally different game, but to me it's just more fun...a lot more fun.

to each his own though...i was just commenting on the thread.

CreoleCock

04-22-2008, 06:38 PM

i played halo2 for over a year....really, really liked it.

but to me, halo3 is just halo2 with a little better graphics. and i realize it's just a matter of different tastes, as CoD4 is a totally different game, but to me it's just more fun...a lot more fun.

to each his own though...i was just commenting on the thread.

yea, it's cool, I wasn't getting on your case or getting defensive.

bjIII

04-23-2008, 01:23 PM

do any of you play alot? I used to play ALOTT... but i got ranked up where people would either suck or they were great and I don't know to many people that play it that are really good? Pretty much I need somebody to play with...

Gamecock_Aholic

04-23-2008, 01:39 PM

i got tired of halo3 REALLY quick...

CoD4 > halo3 IMO

i agree. i love love love halo's campaign. but online os pretty boring to me. but any, add a brotha if you want. USCxBALLA

SpurrierOwnsYou11

05-02-2008, 10:26 PM

word

Order 66

05-03-2008, 01:41 AM

I have Halo 3, and play online sparingly. Add me, FoxQuickstrike. I'm stuck on GTAIV right now, but if I see you on Halo I'll hit you up.

Anyone play Turok online?

CreoleCock

05-03-2008, 02:02 PM

just wanting to know everyones halo 3 ranking?and gamertag?

mine:
gt:chadalac864
ts:31
dt:14
lw:14

GT: Cold Nuggets

Rank: Colonel Grade 2

ts: 35
dt: 41
lw: 30

Spur

05-06-2008, 09:58 PM

When is Halo 4 expected?

CreoleCock

05-06-2008, 11:36 PM

When is Halo 4 expected?

Halo Wars some out soon, but its an RTS, in other words...gay.

But HALO 4...well, since Bungie split from Microsoft, I'd say....never.

Spur

05-06-2008, 11:42 PM

Was Halo 3 considered a success sales wise?

CreoleCock

05-06-2008, 11:59 PM

yea, but Bungie split from Microsoft, we will just have to see in the future...

horseshoefootball

05-07-2008, 01:22 AM

Spur:

EGM says in the rumor section this month that Bungie is working on the next Halo (they have a contract for at least 3 more games for Microsoft, and in one of their recent podcasts they mention that they can't imagine ever not working with microsoft--they are essentially like Insomniac and Naughty Dog is to Sony), but that the next Halo will not be Halo 4

It will instead be a prequel detailing Humanity's first contact with the Covenant, and it will be a third-person, squad-based shooter.

And as far as sales go, Halo 3 was definitely a success, I believe it set the 1 day record for sales in dollars for a video game (taking it from Halo 2) (but not in units, I don't think, because they had $120 versions with helmets), but I think that record was recently broken by Smash Bros. or GTA IV