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Subject: Halo 2 for Windows Vista

Halo 2, for Windows Vista! There, I said it. We're making our famous game, Halo 2, for Windows Vista! Everyone will be either pleased, or enraged, depending on their mood. You can read the "details" in here.

ALSO BE CAREFUL IN THIS THREAD, I AM IN A BANNING MOOD. STAY ON TOPIC!!!

(So am I, and I'm waaay meaner than Frankie. Offtopic posts include "first post" spam.
-Achronos)

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  • 02.09.2006 10:41 AM PDT
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i posted this before you got the update out lol and now you just made vista on the must get list i understand the new wallpapers are from the windows vista vershion arent they?

  • 02.09.2006 10:56 AM PDT
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And thus all the PC programming jobs posted a week ago?

EDIT:
Posted by FrankieIn fact, a lot of you spotted the job postings at Bungie.net asking for, "programmers who are awesome at programming Halo 2 Xbox to work on a PC," and other subtle clues.

Using your Sherlock Holmes-ian powers of deduction, you probably figured it out.


Wooo hooooo! Go me and my Sherlock Holmes-ian powers of deduction ;)


Can't wait. Now I've got to start saving for a nice Vista PC so I can make Halo 2 maps.

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  • 02.09.2006 10:57 AM PDT
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whole lotta not announcing going on

  • 02.09.2006 10:58 AM PDT
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just use your existing pc and upgrade

  • 02.09.2006 10:58 AM PDT
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i should get this, yah.

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  • 02.09.2006 10:58 AM PDT
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now frankie has everyone excited go announce halo 3 and youl make everyone go so crazy they will fly off into space lol

  • 02.09.2006 10:59 AM PDT
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That looks nice. I'll set up a poll somewhere appropriate and see how many Xbox Halo 2 players will buy the PC Halo 2 version.

  • 02.09.2006 11:00 AM PDT
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hmmm, i just want to play halo 3, not simply a pc version of a game that i am slowly getting bored with but i suppose there were enough hints to suggest the light at the end of the tunnel

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I'm not too much of a PC gamer, but I suppose it's a good thing that Bungie is releasing the game on PC.

  • 02.09.2006 11:09 AM PDT

"I pledge to punch all switches, to never shoot where I could use grenades, to admit the existence of no level except Total Carnage, to never use caps lock as my "run" key, and to never, ever, leave a single BoB alive."

2B || !2B - Why don't you look Inside the Machine?

HOLY CRAP! That is going to be so awesome...I need to get a copy of Vista when it comes out if it hasn't. Maybe build a computer to run it on too...This is going to sweet Bungie. Thank you guyz so much...

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  • 02.09.2006 11:09 AM PDT

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Well, I was sort of expecting this. But only for vista... I just got a new computer. Now I need to get another new one. Being addicted to games only costs me money.

  • 02.09.2006 11:10 AM PDT
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Surprised no one commented that any extras that the PC version gets, the Xbox version should get as well. I hate playing games on PCs, Including Halo CE. AVP2 is the only game worthwhile to me there because I'm a fan of the characters.

  • 02.09.2006 11:11 AM PDT
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Like I said when Halo and Fable were being ported to the PC, "I don't see how Microsoft expects to sell a console if they keep puting it's best games on the PC", but since the Xbox 360 is out, I guess it really doesn't matter. Sounds exciting, maybe I'll look into it, and hopefully we might get some of the maps for the PC through Downloadable Content.

  • 02.09.2006 11:14 AM PDT
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great idea, im getting windows vista anyways so thats perfect

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Can someone please explain to me what the point of this entire Q & A was for?

MULTIPLAYER

Q: Will Halo 2 for Windows Vista support cross-platform multiplayer?
A: Halo 2 for Windows Vista will not support cross-platform play.

Q: Will Halo 2 for Windows Vista support 16 players online or more/less than Xbox?
A: We have not yet announced multiplayer details at this time.

Q: Will Halo 2 for Windows Vista support two-player online co-op for the single-player campaign?
A: We have not yet announced multiplayer details at this time.

Q: How will online matchmaking be handled?
A: We have not yet announced multiplayer details at this time.

Q: What steps will be taken to deal with cheating, etc?
A: We have not yet announced specifics on how cheating will be handled at this time.

Q: Will PC players be able to play against Xbox players?
A: We have not yet announced details on cross-platform integration at this time.

Q: Will Halo 2 for Windows Vista support messaging like the Xbox version?
A: We have not yet announced messaging specifics at this time.

Q: Will Halo 2 for Windows Vista boast the same detailed ranking and stat tracking systems as Halo 2 online via Xbox Live?
A: We have not yet announced details regarding ranking and stat tracking at this time.

Q: Will Halo 2 for Windows Vista offer the same clan support as Halo 2 online via Xbox Live?
A: We have not yet announced details regarding clan support at this time.


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  • 02.09.2006 11:15 AM PDT

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2B || !2B - Why don't you look Inside the Machine?

Well if it does have "customizable" maps, it will be sweet. And finally "Modders" will take on a different name, for PC anyways. But I think it will kick more butt than the one on Xbox. Just like all their other games.

  • 02.09.2006 11:16 AM PDT
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Cant wait to see this thing play out, although.. I will only be doing the seeing myself, as im not ready to leave the safety of my XP life xD.

  • 02.09.2006 11:18 AM PDT
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i was actually wondering if halo 2 was going to come out for pc, i really never thought it was,cool!

  • 02.09.2006 11:18 AM PDT

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"I have no words that would do justice to the atrocities you commit to the English language, as well as your continued assaults on the concepts of basic literacy and logical reasoning."

Easy - there isn't much overlap between the console and PC markets. Sure, there is some, but large amount of people only play games on a console, and not the PC. Generally, people seem to play games on one platform or another. I always think that is counterintuitive, but trust me, that's the reality.

Posted by: Soldier Gryphon
Like I said when Halo and Fable were being ported to the PC, "I don't see how Microsoft expects to sell a console if they keep puting it's best games on the PC", but since the Xbox 360 is out, I guess it really doesn't matter. Sounds exciting, maybe I'll look into it, and hopefully we might get some of the maps for the PC through Downloadable Content.

  • 02.09.2006 11:19 AM PDT
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Q: Is the release of Halo 2 for Windows Vista just a way to force consumers to purchase the new operating system?
A: Absolutely not. Bungie Studios and Microsoft's steadfast commitment to quality determined that the Windows Vista platform would provide the best possible version of Halo 2 for the Windows PC. We will provide you with more details in the future.


You guys DO realise, it will be very difficult for people to believe you on this...

  • 02.09.2006 11:21 AM PDT

Tom Achronos
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"I have no words that would do justice to the atrocities you commit to the English language, as well as your continued assaults on the concepts of basic literacy and logical reasoning."

Because it drives the point home that detailed answers are not available at this time. It obviously worked - you're bolding the important text in your post: we have not yet announced details.

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Can someone please explain to me what the point of this entire Q & A was for?

  • 02.09.2006 11:21 AM PDT
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sweet it's the over lord! yea,im not going to spend money just to play it on pc wheni already have an xbox360!

  • 02.09.2006 11:21 AM PDT
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Posted by: PR3DA7OR1AL
Can someone please explain to me what the point of this entire Q & A was for?

Q: /Specific question about something that can in no way be answered at this point in the developement cycle of the game/
A: We have not yet announced _________ details at this time.



A desperate attempt to try to avoid some small % of the massive amount of questions like these that will no doubt be hurled with great force towards Frankie et. al. maybe?

  • 02.09.2006 11:22 AM PDT