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Subject: ILOVEBEES/August 24th/Release Date
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I am starting this thread because it is too hard to weed through the good and the bad ILOVEBEES posts, now obviously something is going to happen on August 24th as the countdown ticks closer to that day. I know that Microsoft has to be defenatly involved in this because the ad is made by/for Microsoft. At this point I would like to ask the Moderators/Admins if they have any input about the bungie involvement to this and if they have any hints or clues to this crazy puzzle. Also if bungie were to release Halo 2 early but only for that one day it would disappointing for me, as it is the rush of people would be enormous but the one thing that bothers me is stores in the region of Canada where I am can't handle release dates the shipments are always late and the dates on their computers are always wrong. It pisses me off that stores like Ebgames make excuses like "Canada's release date is always 3 days later" and crap like that. They are North American release dates and there the same. If there was any way to secure a copy of Halo 2 for the right or earlier date it would be fun. Anyways gotta run.

thanx, jordcool

  • 08.02.2004 8:44 PM PDT
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more spam

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I dont see this as spam, I actualy think this is a good idea to get some answers, too bad we wont get none...

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Im tired of these..... August 24th/ILOVEBEES's threads...... even tho sumtin cool will happen August 24th it wont be the game....... so plz god stop posting about it

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lol, ill tell you, not all of it but a clue, when that timer runs out, i think smethings goin to happen, and if anyone can work out what the initials SPDR stard for (I know) then you know what will happen!

  • 08.03.2004 7:42 AM PDT
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SinglePlayerDemoRealse SPDR

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SPDR could mean 1000's of things.

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Thats bad for marketing...

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Silly People Die Recklessly... I think that is what it means... yup, I'm sure of it now.

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The Official XBOX Magazine is coming out with a special edition on August 24th the will have all the details on Halo 2 and new screen shots. So why would they release the game the day they are dropping the confidentiality agreement?!?!?!?! thats just stupid. but I do hope they release a demo. that would tie me over till Nov. 9th.

  • 08.03.2004 8:13 AM PDT
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Aug 24 could be the release date of halo 2 because, there already working on the skyboxes and that's at the end of all game making processes. i know this because my cousin makes video games and the companies always make the skyboxes at the end.

  • 08.03.2004 10:11 AM PDT
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I'm not saying it is or isn't comming out on the 24th I wish to remain neutral on the subject... but I do want to say that I can't believe you guys think all of this is just for some new screenshots, because if they went through all this trouble, work, and making everyone so excited just to release a few new screen shots in oxm i will be sorely dissappointed in bungie.

  • 08.03.2004 10:23 AM PDT
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S(tupid)P(unks)D(on't)R(ealize)......that this whole ilovebees thing is a sham!

  • 08.03.2004 10:26 AM PDT
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Halo 2 could come out on August 24th becuase the ESRB only grades games that are complete and Halo 2 has a rating.

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I would also like to add that anybody who thinks ilovebees is a "sham" is a complete moron. Do you think that some con artist slipped it into the trailer that bungie/microsoft had made just to fool punks like you. Whatever it is bungie did it whether it is an early release or not it was done by bungie.

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Posted by: UnholyBurger
Im tired of these..... August 24th/ILOVEBEES's threads...... even tho sumtin cool will happen August 24th it wont be the game....... so plz god stop posting about it


you werent here when it started so you cant say for people to stop so quit your -blam!-in.

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S(tupid)P(unks)D(on't)R(ealize)......that this whole ilovebees thing is a sham!


THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Wow some one who actually doesnt belive all this -blam-.

AUG 24th Could be something 90 percent chance of somesort of Demo.

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Posted by: UnholyBurger
Im tired of these..... August 24th/ILOVEBEES's threads...... even tho sumtin cool will happen August 24th it wont be the game....... so plz god stop posting about it


you werent here when it started so you cant say for people to stop so quit your -blam!-in.

I was at Xbox's forum when it started -blam!- and I can do what I want where I want AND HOW A WANT!!!1- Master Shake

  • 08.03.2004 10:32 AM PDT
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What is ILOVEBEES? i havet heard of it other than everyone -blam!-in about it! TELL MEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 08.03.2004 10:33 AM PDT
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No, Its to much to explain

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Glad to be of help Spartan, and i do agree that August 24 could see some sort of demo, more than likely an extra long intro movie or something.

  • 08.03.2004 10:34 AM PDT
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i got good reasons y halo 2 will come out early

* The blog, which was created by Microsoft/Bungie indicates that something extremely important will happen on this date, something on the same level as other major historical events.
* The date 11+09+04 if added to create a sum is the number 24.
* From August 24th to November 9th there are 11 weeks, which of course are 7 days a piece. The SPARTAN number for John, Master Chief is 117.
* The game has been tested in alpha/beta stages for the past year, sufficiently long enough to collect enough data for a release, especially based on the excessive in-house testing that has occurred at Bungie over the last two months.
* The game recently acquired its international and ESRB ratings, something that happens usually right before or after a game goes gold, not three months in advance.
* Recovering from the "delays" which have plagued the game, it would justly serve the fanbase for an early release.
* It would remove Halo 2 competition from other potential great games to be released in Fall/Winter, which would intern benefit Microsoft.
* The game was 90% complete during E3, in May. We are now three months off that date. Frank, has already said he has played through a near-complete campaign build of the game. Complete enough to be rated by the ESRB and foreign rating firms. This would indicate a game just shy of gold.
* It's the only modern game which could successfully survive and still exceed profoundly in sales with a "stealth release."
* It's a sure thing. With copies already on hold at every electronic gaming outlet, there's no need for a pre-emptive marketing ploy. Just like the ARG/blog, marketing can occur word-of-mouth with a game like this and still be successful.
* A stealth release would only secure even more of a spotlight, being that its the only one done within recent history and its being done with the most anticipated second-generation game ever. It would demand media attention just due to the covert nature of the release.
* A two-week, fourteen-day media blitz (from 08/10 to 08/24) would be much more affordable for Microsoft in promoting the game then a drawn out, five-month promotion ring for a game to be a top-seller for Christmas.
* The original "Fall" release date for the game was September 1st, before the Bungie marketing campaign at E3 2004 set an "official" release date as November 9th. The previous date is less then a week from the date in question and is closer to the original, estimated date of March - June which was set by Microsoft, based on information gathered from Bungie on the date by which they would consider the game ready to ship back in 2003.
* Bungie has not denied this as of yet. With the rampant information, it would only negatively reflect against their marketing scheme by promoting a countdown to something apparently this significantly. With thousands of fans, all over the world, now expecting this, it would behoove Bungie to allow it to be perpetuated without some sort of rebuttal simply restating the release date.
* Recent webcams have indicated that the entire staff seems to be involved in a daily meeting with men dressed in business suits. This has only started happening within the last week, indicating a drastic change in pace from their frantic activities of the "crunch-time-weeks" just prior.
* The date is a Tuesday, which is the normal date a video game ships.


to me that is enough evidence that it is coming out and i might say the mod last night was impressed with it all

  • 08.03.2004 10:35 AM PDT
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Wow some one who actually doesnt belive all this -blam-.

AUG 24th Could be something 90 percent chance of somesort of Demo.
lol no demo. Bungie said that would ruin the surprise for the fans!!!!

[Edited on 8/3/2004 10:37:37 AM]

  • 08.03.2004 10:36 AM PDT
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Christ, not even a decent start of a thread can stay decent for long. Impressive people!

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Posted by: Silver Spartan
i got good reasons y halo 2 will come out early

* The blog, which was created by Microsoft/Bungie indicates that something extremely important will happen on this date, something on the same level as other major historical events.
* The date 11+09+04 if added to create a sum is the number 24.
* From August 24th to November 9th there are 11 weeks, which of course are 7 days a piece. The SPARTAN number for John, Master Chief is 117.
* The game has been tested in alpha/beta stages for the past year, sufficiently long enough to collect enough data for a release, especially based on the excessive in-house testing that has occurred at Bungie over the last two months.
* The game recently acquired its international and ESRB ratings, something that happens usually right before or after a game goes gold, not three months in advance.
* Recovering from the "delays" which have plagued the game, it would justly serve the fanbase for an early release.
* It would remove Halo 2 competition from other potential great games to be released in Fall/Winter, which would intern benefit Microsoft.
* The game was 90% complete during E3, in May. We are now three months off that date. Frank, has already said he has played through a near-complete campaign build of the game. Complete enough to be rated by the ESRB and foreign rating firms. This would indicate a game just shy of gold.
* It's the only modern game which could successfully survive and still exceed profoundly in sales with a "stealth release."
* It's a sure thing. With copies already on hold at every electronic gaming outlet, there's no need for a pre-emptive marketing ploy. Just like the ARG/blog, marketing can occur word-of-mouth with a game like this and still be successful.
* A stealth release would only secure even more of a spotlight, being that its the only one done within recent history and its being done with the most anticipated second-generation game ever. It would demand media attention just due to the covert nature of the release.
* A two-week, fourteen-day media blitz (from 08/10 to 08/24) would be much more affordable for Microsoft in promoting the game then a drawn out, five-month promotion ring for a game to be a top-seller for Christmas.
* The original "Fall" release date for the game was September 1st, before the Bungie marketing campaign at E3 2004 set an "official" release date as November 9th. The previous date is less then a week from the date in question and is closer to the original, estimated date of March - June which was set by Microsoft, based on information gathered from Bungie on the date by which they would consider the game ready to ship back in 2003.
* Bungie has not denied this as of yet. With the rampant information, it would only negatively reflect against their marketing scheme by promoting a countdown to something apparently this significantly. With thousands of fans, all over the world, now expecting this, it would behoove Bungie to allow it to be perpetuated without some sort of rebuttal simply restating the release date.
* Recent webcams have indicated that the entire staff seems to be involved in a daily meeting with men dressed in business suits. This has only started happening within the last week, indicating a drastic change in pace from their frantic activities of the "crunch-time-weeks" just prior.
* The date is a Tuesday, which is the normal date a video game ships.


to me that is enough evidence that it is coming out and i might say the mod last night was impressed with it all

woooooooooowwwww nice one :D

  • 08.03.2004 10:38 AM PDT

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