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Posted by: Fantom
but...on august 24th, advertising for a new release date would make sence....as i said, Bungie wouldnt just send Halo 2 out in august with people waiting til nov 9th...


What would work better to get the word out the fastest?
A. Bungie/Microsoft spending millions on an ad campaign, a NEW ad campaign....

B. Friends frantically calling each other saying -"dude, HALO 2 is out NOW! I mean right now! ILB was true!"

Word travels fastest by word of mouth after an initial release. I mean, think how fast someone called you on 9/11... That's probably the best example there is on how fast word travels through a community.

  • 08.02.2004 4:18 PM PDT
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If they did release halo 2 under our noises, it would be the greatest release of all time. They'll more the likely release it on Nov. 9th, but it'll just be another game release. As for the magazines coming out on the 24th, i've seen anything like it and doubt its a coincendence.

  • 08.02.2004 4:20 PM PDT
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Yes...but who would be that First friend? How would he find out... And all bungie needs is a topic on their main page....and the ilb page

  • 08.02.2004 4:21 PM PDT
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Posted by: Fantom
yes but People are anticipating Halo 2 On November.... some the 24th.... so why would bungie release it under everyones nose? like, they could be releasing it as we speak and we wouldnt know...(unless we goto the nearest EB or Gamestop)


Yes, we would know. We would have known at 8AM this morning when the stores opened or before, due to people who work there, etc...word would get out FAST.

  • 08.02.2004 4:21 PM PDT
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Conclusion: Big possiblity Halo 2 on Aug 24th
If not: Bungie better wash thier back

  • 08.02.2004 4:23 PM PDT
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About the 'can't talk about it for a month' thing. I think that he just knows some info. about the game that bungie will release in about a month... he already knows, but can't talk about it. Probobly no playable demo, most likely no early release (although it would rock). I think it is just some info. about the game or screen shots.

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Posted by: Fantom
Yes...but who would be that First friend? How would he find out... And all bungie needs is a topic on their main page....and the ilb page


Right. within .03 seconds after Bungie posted "HALO 2 is Released Today" on their site, the forums would be full of it. Then friends start calling...plus microsoft has the financial clout to do an ad blitz...it will be huge if they do it.

  • 08.02.2004 4:24 PM PDT
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If you have the game pre-ordered, the stores will call you. Its not like they'll leave you hanging in the dark.

  • 08.02.2004 4:25 PM PDT
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release a game with no advertising? this word of mouth campaign has drummed up more hype than any tv/magazine ad could hope to do. nobody will miss an aug 24th release, even if they are in a cave.

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possible, but i dont car either way...as long as i get my copy of H2
:D

But as in other posts:

The People at bungie...
Frankie getting ratings in Europe...
Already having ratings in North America...
The Mysterious ILB thing...
EDIT-Augest 24th is 77 days before Nov 9th
EDIT-11/09/04 added together ='s 24
-Those all point to an August Release date...

the "JASON CODING" I found out...(if you dont know what that is:

(J)uly
(A)ugest
(S)eptember
(O)ctober
(N)ovember
-if your wondering why it starts with JULY...July is when all the odd things are appearing..........such as ILB and the Leaked....um...nvm....but that points to a NOV release date. The thing to do now is to wait.

[Edited on 8/2/2004 4:30:49 PM]

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NO see the JA..... it sorta like YA so they are saying YA it will come out on Aug 24th

  • 08.02.2004 4:34 PM PDT
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And also...Prima's H2 Official strategy guide comes out on 10/25/04....Quite early...

  • 08.02.2004 4:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: UnholyBurger
NO see the JA..... it sorta like YA so they are saying YA it will come out on Aug 24th



no lol

  • 08.02.2004 4:36 PM PDT
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!!! THATS IT!!!!!!!! 1 day after the 24th!!!!! god... so many things point to AUG 24.. very few things point to Nov. 9th. That means I win

  • 08.02.2004 4:37 PM PDT
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Everyone on this thread is retarded (along with every other thread like this one). Aren't you all tired of talking about the same thing over and over. Get a fricken life, it'll be out when it comes out.

  • 08.02.2004 4:38 PM PDT
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10/25/04 = October 25th 2004. Now you are just being retarted.

  • 08.02.2004 4:38 PM PDT
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OCTOBER not AUGUST....Urghhh

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Posted by: SGT Farva
Everyone on this thread is retarded (along with every other thread like this one). Aren't you all tired of talking about the same thing over and over. Get a fricken life, it'll be out when it comes out.


Exactly...but when it comes out is what everyone wants to know...And if you dont like these kind of Threads...dont read em...let other people that want to know, read them

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Posted by: Fantom
Hmmm, ive had OXM subscription for quite a while...and no demo's have been System Link or Live...But still...why cant they talk about "IT" For a month?

Actually there was one that had a rainbow six 3 xbl demo in it, and had halo 2 cover art.

[Edited on 8/2/2004 4:42:12 PM]

  • 08.02.2004 4:41 PM PDT
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Also there was a TOCA Race Driver 2 live demo and I think maybe one more.

  • 08.02.2004 4:42 PM PDT
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NO see the JA..... it sorta like YA so they are saying YA it will come out on Aug 24th
Ja! Ja! Gaben zie meir ein baldig kopie von Halo 2 bitte!
(Yes! Yes! Give me a copy of Halo 2 early please!)

[Edited on 8/2/2004 4:49:40 PM]

  • 08.02.2004 4:43 PM PDT
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FARVA!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! YOUR A -blam!-TARD!!!!

  • 08.02.2004 4:43 PM PDT
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Posted by: Mastercheif004
Posted by: Fantom
Hmmm, ive had OXM subscription for quite a while...and no demo's have been System Link or Live...But still...why cant they talk about "IT" For a month?

Actually there was one that had a rainbow six 3 xbl demo in it, and had halo 2 cover art.

oooh i remember...but i dont remember the TOCA one....

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Posted by: Plank 117
Ja! Ja! Gaben zie meir ein kopie von Halo 2 bitte!


I looke it up on a translaer and i got Yes! Yes! Gifts zie meir kopie from Halo 2, please!

my translater isnt that good

  • 08.02.2004 4:46 PM PDT
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UnholyBurger... I think your name tells me alot about you just in itself...

  • 08.02.2004 4:46 PM PDT