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They could be using a new engine just to update the old one. OR more likely, I think, new style of play. Still FPS I'm sure, but since there are multiple Spartans mentioned, could it be squad based? I think it woult be badass to fight alongside 3 other Spartans and give them some orders. I remember a certain squad based FPS that had solid controls and suprisingly good squad AI, which has almost always been lacking from these types of games. The old game I speak of is Star Wars: Republic Commando. If Halo: Reach IS squad based, then good team AI is a must. Maybe this new engine is for just that.

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  • 09.25.2009 8:44 PM PDT
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Well in an interview I watched about ODST, they asked about Reach and the guy alluded to the fact that there's a possibility of squad-combat without the "baggage of squad tactics" or something like that. I'll try to find the video hold on...
Edit: Found it!

[Edited on 09.25.2009 9:02 PM PDT]

  • 09.25.2009 8:49 PM PDT

http://www.planethamachi.com/net_detail.php?&net_detail=H alo+2+FM1

Yeah but its FPS, bungie said it them selves, so dont worry.

  • 09.25.2009 8:59 PM PDT
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I would like to see more advanced ODST game play. With more tactical/ silenced weapons and stuff

  • 09.25.2009 9:20 PM PDT
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Republic Commando is exactly what Reach had me thinking of man...Cool Points for us!

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  • 09.25.2009 9:32 PM PDT

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Posted by: zMagickz
Republic Commando is exactly what Reach had me thinking of man...Cool Points for us!

I know! It was an amazing game and other squad games should take a page from it. And if Reach has squads, they should too. I would like to see some squad orders, but nothing TOO advanced. None of that SOCOM crap. More like Rainbow 6: Vegas. Simple yet effective. I got it. Screw the flashlight. Hold White button for a radial menu and use the d-pad to select move to, flank, and suppress fire (on your reticle). Just push the white button to switch between assault (fire at will) and stealth mode (stay quiet and fire when ordered). That would give those sleeping Grunt moments some extra awesome, instead of seeing how fast you can play Whack-a-Grunt. One word to make it even better: knives.

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  • 09.25.2009 9:49 PM PDT
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tht was a good game would like to see more like it

  • 09.25.2009 9:56 PM PDT

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tht was a good game would like to see more like it

Hell, I want a sequel.

  • 09.25.2009 9:58 PM PDT

http://www.planethamachi.com/net_detail.php?&net_detail=H alo+2+FM1

Really helpful link :D

  • 09.25.2009 10:03 PM PDT

I'm pretty sure that they will make a new engine.

  • 09.25.2009 10:05 PM PDT

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When you use the word "engine", are you referring to the gameplay (First Person Shooter), or the graphics engine (the shiny stuff)?

I believe they mentioned in the ODST vidoc (or elsewhere? some video) that they've been modifying their shaders and what-not as a springboard for future projects (like Reach). I expect Reach will be pretty, even if it is running on the same console. Sounds like they're refining their abilities and getting more used to the X360. (But what do I know? This is all speculation.)

Referring to gameplay... Heck if I know. :) We'll find out in a short while, I'm sure.

  • 09.25.2009 10:27 PM PDT

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I'm referring to the game's engine. Not the type of game it is, per say, but the engine that runs everything. Like the Unreal Engine for example, and how everyone and their mother uses it. The current Halo engine ran all Halo games so far and was also used to run Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse (another fun game!) They'll probably develope a new graphics engine as well.

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  • 09.25.2009 10:38 PM PDT
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No.

What's wrong with the video? It smanps back to the start 1/20th of the way in.

  • 09.25.2009 10:39 PM PDT

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  • 09.25.2009 10:40 PM PDT