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When the original Halo was released on November 15th, 2001, gaming had taken a step foward with a game that introduced hollywood quality productions and gameplay that would win the hearts of millions of gamers. The story was considered one of the best among sci-fi's greatest tales. The main character quickly became known as XBOX's unofficial mascot and one of gaming's best, coolest, and most bad ass characters. The genre was redefined with one of the most responsive control systems that many FPS's use today, next generation graphics that are still unbelievable to behold today, a variety of air and ground vehicles to pilot, the most advanced AI of its time and probably still today, strategic, smoothly flowing, and action packed gameplay that would immerse a player from beginning to end, music that captivated gamers and became memorable themes that sent chills down one's spine, and a multiplayer aspect that was not only addictive, but pure genious in depth, level designs, execution, 16 player support, and the ability to use vehicles changed the way we experienced this FPS. The only minor drawbacks were repetition in the level designs towards the end of the single player campaign, no stat tracking, no bots, and no XBOX Live support. If you can call those drawbacks, then we are just nitpickers. Halo: Combat Evolved really evolved the genre and the game industry. It was the closest to perfection a game could possibily get and it easily deserved the Game of the Year award. How could Bungie perfect a game that many consider the greatest game of all time? Simple. Take what made the original Halo a classic, then take that formula to another level of excellence, improve on the minor drawbacks, and surprise gamers with a load of new features. The goal is to make Halo veterans feel right at home while at the same time, making it feel like a brand new dramatic, emotional, entertaining, and memorable experience to everyone. Bungie promised that years from now, you'll pop in your copy of Halo 2 and witness and experience the game that defined the power of the XBOX...the hero, Master Chief, that saved the world...the game that took online gameplay to another level...that once again redefined the genre...that changed gaming forever...the game in which all other games of the future would be compared to...the 2004 Game of the Year...a masterpiece...a classic...a game of epic proportions...the greatest game of all time...what Bungie promised...the "perfect" game. Ahh...I'm all emotional now with tears in my eyes...listening to the orchestrated Halo theme while typing up this post...Halo 2...I love you.

[Edited on 7/31/2004 11:32:09 AM]

  • 07.31.2004 11:27 AM PDT
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You know what i would consider a awesome addition to the game?
(besides fun-ness lol)
I think that, like some Military games out there (such as Socom 2 for PS2), it would be cool to be able to converse with Cortana through the headset, simple things like "can you give me a NAV point on the nearest warthog cortana?" and she does it for you, and say if there wasnt one near you she would obviousely say "Sorry master chief, but i cant locate a warthog anywhere in our premisis", this would b a pretty fun addition to the game for single player at least, especially if you could ask her "Cortana, what are we looking for" and she would tell you the mission objective over again.
I think its too late for Halo 2, but if there is a Halo 3, no wait WHEN there is a Halo 3, that would be a cool thing to consider.

  • 07.31.2004 11:32 AM PDT
Subject: I heard rumors...
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of the head set playing some sort of role in the single player campaign. Maybe calling in for air strikes? Who knows, but I just cant wait any longer.

  • 07.31.2004 11:34 AM PDT
Subject: Id have to say
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that would be an awesome addition maybe even a little "Interpretation" inside of the headset, so when a Elite talks or something it will come out in the headset of wat hes truly saying, they could make some funny stuff up for that

  • 07.31.2004 11:43 AM PDT
Subject: I even heard...
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there might be some stealth elements where you can shoot out lights and hide...maybe by talking in the head set, you can attract enemies...Sucky Manhunt style. ;)

  • 07.31.2004 11:44 AM PDT

-S

Not to fault your lecture, but I've never heard Bungie say that Halo 2 will be a perfect game. ;)

  • 07.31.2004 11:46 AM PDT
Subject: Yes they did...
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When questioned by IGN when the final release date would be, a Bungie representative answered, "When its done. We want it to be the perfect game before its released and that takes some time." Those may not have been the exact words but I assure you it was stated and come November 9th, that statement will be fully backed up.

  • 07.31.2004 12:01 PM PDT
Subject: I even heard...

Posted by: Elite Supremacy
there might be some stealth elements where you can shoot out lights and hide...maybe by talking in the head set, you can attract enemies...Sucky Manhunt style. ;)


I've already said the "shoot out lights" style

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  • 07.31.2004 12:09 PM PDT
Subject: You Want A Cookie?
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I'll give you 2 if you want.

  • 07.31.2004 12:10 PM PDT
Subject: I even heard...
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Posted by: Shishka
Not to fault your lecture, but I've never heard Bungie say that Halo 2 will be a perfect game. ;)

but shishka, halo2 will be a perfect game.

[Edited on 7/31/2004 12:13:50 PM]

  • 07.31.2004 12:11 PM PDT
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Perfection is impossible in theory... but, Bungie will make halo2 the best game EVER!

  • 07.31.2004 12:12 PM PDT
Subject: Yes..
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I agree with Spandexman, Im telling you, any store that is carrying it on November 9th, is going to have a line out their door like a Dunkin' Donuts at 5:00 on a weekday morning, its going to be nuts. Halo is the most well thought out, well put together, game that the world has seen so far, and Halo 2 is going to take it a step further.

  • 07.31.2004 12:14 PM PDT
Subject: You Want A Cookie?

Posted by: Elite Supremacy
I'll give you 2 if you want.


no its OK, ive been postiong it for about a week and if no one wants to hear me, fine. You can have it.

  • 07.31.2004 12:14 PM PDT
Subject: I hear you brother ;)
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I believe you said it first.

  • 07.31.2004 12:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: MeleeYourFace
it would be cool to be able to converse with Cortana through the headset.


What about marines?

  • 07.31.2004 12:50 PM PDT
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Halo 2 defines perfect!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • 07.31.2004 4:25 PM PDT
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No its not, its coming out November 9th, lol dont get so excited, we still have a loooong way to go

  • 08.01.2004 6:14 PM PDT
Subject: You Want A Cookie?
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"What Defindes Perfect:"

Halo, Halo 2

  • 08.01.2004 6:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: MeleeYourFace
You know what i would consider a awesome addition to the game?
(besides fun-ness lol)
I think that, like some Military games out there (such as Socom 2 for PS2), it would be cool to be able to converse with Cortana through the headset, simple things like "can you give me a NAV point on the nearest warthog cortana?" and she does it for you, and say if there wasnt one near you she would obviousely say "Sorry master chief, but i cant locate a warthog anywhere in our premisis", this would b a pretty fun addition to the game for single player at least, especially if you could ask her "Cortana, what are we looking for" and she would tell you the mission objective over again.
I think its too late for Halo 2, but if there is a Halo 3, no wait WHEN there is a Halo 3, that would be a cool thing to consider.

thats a kick ass idea

  • 08.01.2004 6:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: ghost009
Posted by: MeleeYourFace
You know what i would consider a awesome addition to the game?
(besides fun-ness lol)
I think that, like some Military games out there (such as Socom 2 for PS2), it would be cool to be able to converse with Cortana through the headset, simple things like "can you give me a NAV point on the nearest warthog cortana?" and she does it for you, and say if there wasnt one near you she would obviousely say "Sorry master chief, but i cant locate a warthog anywhere in our premisis", this would b a pretty fun addition to the game for single player at least, especially if you could ask her "Cortana, what are we looking for" and she would tell you the mission objective over again.
I think its too late for Halo 2, but if there is a Halo 3, no wait WHEN there is a Halo 3, that would be a cool thing to consider.

thats a kick ass idea


i second that idea. that would be friggin sweet!

  • 08.01.2004 6:31 PM PDT
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hahaha i no wouldnt it?

  • 08.01.2004 6:48 PM PDT
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perfect: good graphics, sound, storyline. fun and easy to play. lots of replay value, modes and options.

  • 08.01.2004 6:53 PM PDT
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lol at redvsblue snipers sig:


Red VS Blue and Halo and Halo 2 kick ass!

November 9th should be a holiday.

Halo 2 released on August 24 60% november 9th 50%.The possibility of an early release cannot be ruled out.


nice addition 110% chance, that really makes me believe the 24th rumors now

  • 08.01.2004 6:54 PM PDT