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Subject: Big Day Tomorrow huh?
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So, tomorrow's Bungie Day. And there has been some crazy speculation but in a nutshell, Urk alluded to there being a screenshot of some sort on Bungie Day and many people, myself included, have come to think that a screenshot from ODST will not be worth that hint.

So, anyone expecting a Reach-related Bungie Day surprise?

I'm expecting a screenshot with the 5 silhouettes in the banner in the game itself, meaning we finally see who they are. That's all I'm really expecting.

Or a Introduction to Halo: Reach ViDoc. Time to get those coming in again.

So, what's it gonna be guys? Excited?

  • 07.06.2009 6:00 AM PDT
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I honestly don't think they'll release any reach related media. because it'd cast some shadow on ODST. that's marketing.

it's like "hey guys, here's our NEXT new game! forget ODST you won't play it when reach's out anyway"
if they release something it won't be reach related. to tell the truth we won't have any piece of info until ODST is shipped and well sold (or whenever the next gaming expo is (TGS, leipzeig electronic, etc).

  • 07.06.2009 6:04 AM PDT
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Posted by: z0rgy
I honestly don't think they'll release any reach related media. because it'd cast some shadow on ODST. that's marketing.

it's like "hey guys, here's our NEXT new game! forget ODST you won't play it when reach's out anyway"
if they release something it won't be reach related. to tell the truth we won't have any piece of info until ODST is shipped and well sold (or whenever the next gaming expo is (TGS, leipzeig electronic, etc).


While that is true, the same could have been said when announcing another game right after showing ODST, couldn't it? Or it will steal its thunder? Well, it certainly didn't because Reach is more than a year away.

If anything, releasing some sort of Reach related media while reminding everyone that "Hey! You like what you see! Well, its going to be a while but hey, Why don't you buy this other game we're working, Halo 3: ODST. Its a Halo game as well and well, you get access to the Beta of Reach!"

I think that'll be pretty smart marketing actually.

  • 07.06.2009 6:07 AM PDT
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It may be too early for a video. Screenshots are a definite maybe. The silhouettes probably won't be revealed yet, again it seems too early.

  • 07.06.2009 6:10 AM PDT
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Posted by: Bullet _ Sponge
It may be too early for a video. Screenshots are a definite maybe. The silhouettes probably won't be revealed yet, again it seems too early.


Then again though, thus far, when a Bungie Project gets announced, we see the main character. Right now, we don't know who the main characters are but can assume that those 5 dudes above us are the main characters? I think before they show any screenshots, they will reveal those 5 dudes first. And if Urk literally meant a screenshot, seems to make sense.

  • 07.06.2009 6:14 AM PDT
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Posted by: Bullet _ Sponge
It may be too early for a video. Screenshots are a definite maybe. The silhouettes probably won't be revealed yet, again it seems too early.


Then again though, thus far, when a Bungie Project gets announced, we see the main character. Right now, we don't know who the main characters are but can assume that those 5 dudes above us are the main characters? I think before they show any screenshots, they will reveal those 5 dudes first. And if Urk literally meant a screenshot, seems to make sense.


Yeah thats true. Anything could happen though. We could see a gamplay video or we could get a blurry, small in game screenshot.

  • 07.06.2009 6:19 AM PDT
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Posted by: Bullet _ Sponge
It may be too early for a video. Screenshots are a definite maybe. The silhouettes probably won't be revealed yet, again it seems too early.


Then again though, thus far, when a Bungie Project gets announced, we see the main character. Right now, we don't know who the main characters are but can assume that those 5 dudes above us are the main characters? I think before they show any screenshots, they will reveal those 5 dudes first. And if Urk literally meant a screenshot, seems to make sense.


Yeah thats true. Anything could happen though. We could see a gamplay video or we could get a blurry, small in game screenshot.


Greatest tease that will be. "Hey guys! We're gonna reveal the cast of Halo: Reach! But oops! Resized the picture! My Bad! Happy Bungie Day!"

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I honestly don't think they'll release any reach related media. because it'd cast some shadow on ODST. that's marketing.

it's like "hey guys, here's our NEXT new game! forget ODST you won't play it when reach's out anyway"
if they release something it won't be reach related. to tell the truth we won't have any piece of info until ODST is shipped and well sold (or whenever the next gaming expo is (TGS, leipzeig electronic, etc).


While that is true, the same could have been said when announcing another game right after showing ODST, couldn't it? Or it will steal its thunder? Well, it certainly didn't because Reach is more than a year away.

If anything, releasing some sort of Reach related media while reminding everyone that "Hey! You like what you see! Well, its going to be a while but hey, Why don't you buy this other game we're working, Halo 3: ODST. Its a Halo game as well and well, you get access to the Beta of Reach!"

I think that'll be pretty smart marketing actually.

giving the beta of reach in ODST is just a way to ensure they make benefits, just like M$ did with crackdown (gta wannabe that wouldn't have sold if it didn't include the beta of H3).
having the name "halo" in a game is enough to make it sell millions of copies. they don't need to advertise HR to ensure ODST sells well. (but M$ just wants to be 120% sure of it, so they included the beta and put the game at 60$ instead to get some more money).

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Posted by: z0rgy
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I honestly don't think they'll release any reach related media. because it'd cast some shadow on ODST. that's marketing.

it's like "hey guys, here's our NEXT new game! forget ODST you won't play it when reach's out anyway"
if they release something it won't be reach related. to tell the truth we won't have any piece of info until ODST is shipped and well sold (or whenever the next gaming expo is (TGS, leipzeig electronic, etc).


While that is true, the same could have been said when announcing another game right after showing ODST, couldn't it? Or it will steal its thunder? Well, it certainly didn't because Reach is more than a year away.

If anything, releasing some sort of Reach related media while reminding everyone that "Hey! You like what you see! Well, its going to be a while but hey, Why don't you buy this other game we're working, Halo 3: ODST. Its a Halo game as well and well, you get access to the Beta of Reach!"

I think that'll be pretty smart marketing actually.

giving the beta of reach in ODST is just a way to ensure they make benefits, just like M$ did with crackdown (gta wannabe that wouldn't have sold if it didn't include the beta of H3).
having the name "halo" in a game is enough to make it sell millions of copies. they don't need to advertise HR to ensure ODST sells well. (but M$ just wants to be 120% sure of it, so they included the beta and put the game at 60$ instead to get some more money).


However, even with that, then Halo: Reach won't stand in the way of ODST should they show anything Reach related.

So, if Halo: Reach makes an appearance it won't affect the marketing hype of Halo 3: ODST.

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I hope they release some gamerpics like last year. I, being the idiot that I was, forgot to download them.

  • 07.06.2009 6:40 AM PDT
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if you think so.
your logic isn't wrong, but I really don't expect any kind of reach related materials to be released so early. maybe some infos, but no screens/vids.

  • 07.06.2009 6:46 AM PDT
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Posted by: z0rgy
I honestly don't think they'll release any reach related media. because it'd cast some shadow on ODST. that's marketing.

it's like "hey guys, here's our NEXT new game! forget ODST you won't play it when reach's out anyway"
if they release something it won't be reach related. to tell the truth we won't have any piece of info until ODST is shipped and well sold (or whenever the next gaming expo is (TGS, leipzeig electronic, etc).
Then why would they release anything about Reach before ODST ships? With everything I know about Bungie, I'm guessing one of two things:

A shot involving Dare, the superintendent, or someone else in ODST that could lead to plot speculation

or

Something that will answer a few minor questions that have shown up in this forum, but will make more, bigger questions to lead to more speculation.

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I'm trying not to get my hopes up about it but it's hard not to think it could be Reach.

  • 07.06.2009 7:34 AM PDT

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If they show content from Reach's MP beta that would not only get people excited about Reach, but people would also really want to get ODST because it has a beta key.

BRING ON THE GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE!

  • 07.06.2009 7:38 AM PDT

I think it's possible that they'll show the figures on the banner in the same pose, but so we can see them normally.

£10 that the one on the left isn't an Elite.

But I'm gonna be busy watching Shishka in a Ballerina suit on the webcams anyway.

  • 07.06.2009 7:39 AM PDT

Mayby a little info on Reach and a little more on ODST! Thats what I want!

  • 07.06.2009 7:42 AM PDT

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For your information, Crackdown got good reviews. And if ODST is going to get good scores, Bungie knows buyers will feel even better buying the $60 expansion.

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You can tell they've been too quiet lately, it's something juicy.

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If they show content from Reach's MP beta that would not only get people excited about Reach, but people would also really want to get ODST because it has a beta key.

BRING ON THE GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE!


That would make sense for it to be something to do with the beta, it would bring more hype onto ODST at the same time. I doubt it would be a gameplay video though, it's more likely to be a screenshot.

  • 07.06.2009 7:57 AM PDT

I would like to see at least an environment. I want to see those graphics!

  • 07.06.2009 9:37 AM PDT

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zOrgy, I don't think you understand marketing. While your right in some ways, you are wrong in others. Newer productions can cast shadows over others, however, they can also be used to boost another production.

What I mean is, ODST has had a lot of hype flying around. Many people are gonna get it and it is still bigger than Reach, because we know more about it and it's coming out sooner. however, one draw to the ODST disk is the Reach Beta.

So if Bungie releases a screenshot of some Halo: Reach Multiplayer action, then it's gonna draw in even more people. these will be the people thinking, 'I don't really want ODST, and while I'm excited about Reach, I'm not sure if the Beta will be worth it." If Bungie release a screenshot or two, it may be enough to bring in a few extra buys.

So yeah, I think it's gonna be an in-game, multiplayer screenshot or two. That way, it'll increase hype about Halo: Reach, ODST (Because of the Beta) without giving away too much information on the story. Anyone with me?

  • 07.06.2009 9:40 AM PDT

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Posted by: z0rgy
I honestly don't think they'll release any reach related media. because it'd cast some shadow on ODST. that's marketing.

it's like "hey guys, here's our NEXT new game! forget ODST you won't play it when reach's out anyway"
if they release something it won't be reach related. to tell the truth we won't have any piece of info until ODST is shipped and well sold (or whenever the next gaming expo is (TGS, leipzeig electronic, etc).
They may release something MP-related to Reach so that people get hyped up for the Beta (which comes with ODST).

  • 07.06.2009 9:41 AM PDT

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