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Subject: Halo reach beta before christmas?

what do you think yes or no?
It would be great. I cant wait!!!!

[Edited on 09.08.2009 7:48 AM PDT]

  • 09.08.2009 7:48 AM PDT

Nah, it's next year. Sorry.

  • 09.08.2009 8:04 AM PDT

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  • 09.08.2009 8:07 AM PDT
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Posted by: DanSquidgeon
Nah, it's next year. Sorry.


let me enhance that.

a beta is kinda like a demo, but it's purpose is to find glitches, bugs and stuff.
so as long as the game isn't finished enough to be played (textures, engine, sound, animations, coding, maps, effects, etc) there obviously can't be a beta.

it's better to release the beta as close to the release date as possible and still keeping some time though, because unless there is one MAJOR (and I mean, HUGE) unbalance, all what's left to do is some bug fixing and stats adjusting.
if you release a beta too soon and decide to add more stuff that people won't try once the beta ends, then you can't be sure about the balance or if it's bugfree or not.

[Edited on 09.08.2009 10:30 AM PDT]

  • 09.08.2009 10:30 AM PDT
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Y'know, they have started this since when Halo 3 was launched. I wouldn't be surprised if they had a full campaign play through done (but with many bugs/glitches to fix) and are currently working on the multiplayer. This game will have a development time of about 3 and a half years!

  • 09.08.2009 10:33 AM PDT