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Subject: Happy Halo Day!
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I am speechless.............

Makes me wanna cry................ ;-)

  • 11.15.2006 10:33 AM PDT
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I must say, I agree with this guy. Maps for the 360 only is not fair to people without them. Will these maps be released on a disc like the first new maps were? But still, it's awesome. A Halo 3 commercial, that's sweet. (hopefully not a Geico commercial, though.)

BTW the 360's price will drop $100 before the end of the month, thanks to the PS3.

  • 11.15.2006 10:35 AM PDT
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Have to admit I'm also a bit disappointed in the fact that these new maps are only for the 360. I'm still an XBOX user and probably will be until the 360 drops down another $100 (I'm crossing my fingers for a drop or at least some promo offers sometime after this holiday or even on Black Friday). Also sucks that since I'm 360less, I most likely won't be participating in the Halo 3 public beta. I'm REALLY hoping prices drop before then, because it would really be a treat not just to play the game before launch but to experience the hype with the community.

Oh well.

Screenshot looks great. I'm very happy that Bungie decided to finally go CG with their cutscenes. Chief's armor looks corroded in the picture. Not sure if that's what you were going for but it looks awesome either way.

  • 11.15.2006 10:36 AM PDT

Posted by: Duardo
I'd love to be a 10 year old and tell my mom I'm going on an adventure out into the world catching Pokemon, with her full support. Never mind the fact that there are rapists, criminals, and murders out there, or the fact that I may get killed by a Pokemon.

Luckily I have Pikachu.

Look at me!

I'm crying out of joy!

*Cries*

  • 11.15.2006 10:41 AM PDT

Just remember... I keep it real...

Henestly people, stop complaining. Go out and buy a 360. If you can't afford it then chances are you are too young to even play Halo in the first place, and if you are old enough, then get a -Blam!- job! It is only $400. Work as often as you can and you will get $400 in no time. If you don't want to get a job, then obviously Halo isn't a important to you. So just remember next time you compain, SHHHHHHHHH!!! Go to sleep.

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  • 11.15.2006 10:41 AM PDT
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Being a PC Gamer... that looks very good.

  • 11.15.2006 10:44 AM PDT

Halo 3 (31st), ODST (14th) and Reach (4th) Mythic Conqueror. (Mythic is Solo, Legendary, All skulls on + scoring on and no deaths/saves).

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Ignorance is the true enemy of all things.

Rocking Bungie.net for over 8 years!

Put my name down for the Beta. I'm always in every Beta test I can :)

Also, looking at the screenshot; HALO 3 IS RENDERING IN 1440P!?!? OMGZ!!!

Or is this a PR super-high-res-speacial-dev-kit-render?

  • 11.15.2006 10:45 AM PDT

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Henestly people, stop complaining. Go out and buy a 360. If you can't afford it then chances are you are too young to even play Halo in the first place, and if you are old enough, then get a -Blam!- job! It is only $400. Work as often as you can and you will get $400 in no time. If you don't want to get a job, then obviously Halo isn't a important to you. So just remember next time you compain, SHHHHHHHHH!!! Go to sleep.


High five, bro, couldn't have said it better myself.

If all of you keep complaining, chances are that us folks with 360's will just play the new maps. hold on a sec... because XBL chooses the maps chances are that we will only play the new maps part of the time. hopefully a new game type is added that is exclusively for the new maps.

  • 11.15.2006 10:46 AM PDT
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Kitten, no offense meant at all (you are obviously at my intelligence level), but honestly I wouldn't waste my time here if I was you....not a whole ton of intelligence rolling around this place from what I've read. There are plenty of good points being made, I'm sure your thoughts on Bungie snaking stuff from MLG isn't unfounded, it wouldn't make any sense for you to just randomly say stuff like that, since you obviously aren't some trolling buffoon. You are correct, you have no reason to try to prove yourself to herds of idiots, so if I was in your shoes, I would just state my opinion and move on, rather than get involved in an endless forum war. Also, I agree on the modding topic, people will mod anything, and yep, a simple firmware hack will let you mod like the dickens on a 360. While I may not totally agree with your position, I respect the way you carry yourself. =D
Oh, and for the record, up with MLG, they fixed Halo 2 Multiplayer...I'm still waiting for an MLG Slayer playlist...
P.S. acceptable does not equal exceptable, heh.

  • 11.15.2006 10:51 AM PDT

yeah, i think bungie should just make a new matchmaking playlist for only the new maps. that way the people that have the new maps don't have to stick to only custom games with the new maps. as far as it being ranked or not, i don't think it should but it doesn't matter either way. also, this allows everyone with a regular xbox to still be able to use matchmaking

  • 11.15.2006 10:52 AM PDT
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this needs to be a national holiday.

  • 11.15.2006 10:52 AM PDT

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If you really care about video games, then you shouldn't have such a tight video game budget that wouldn't allow you to buy a 360.

If you DON'T really care about video games, then you certainly shouldn't mind not getting the new maps.

  • 11.15.2006 10:52 AM PDT

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Calm Killer:
I sound far from whiney, I have legit complaints and I'm airing them in a semi professional, polite manner. Thank you for your post though.

SIr_Guze:
The insult comment wasn't fully directed towards you, however, since you opened the door, good job on being able to read at a 2nd grade level. I have yet to use any words requiring a censorship, as such, I've already displayed far more maturity than you will ever hope to reach in the next 20 years. This is the place to discuss Halo 2 and Halo 3, is it not? I have as much right to be here and voice my opinion as anyone else. The difference, is that my opinions are backed by fact and knowledge, not by hearsay and rumor. I'm glad you have this completely unfounded and fanatical devotion against MLG, may it lead you far in life, and hopefully, just maybe, allow you to finish middle school and get on to that next great challenge in your life, puberty.

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Dudes...please...settle your differences in XBOX LIVE....Slayer...random weapons....the only way to vent your frusrtations....that and gettin some ;-)

  • 11.15.2006 10:55 AM PDT
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*cough* Bungie, put the image in the story on the screenshots page of Halo 3 *cough*

  • 11.15.2006 10:57 AM PDT
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haha, halo 3 is going to be such an amazing game! I agree with the national holiday idea for today!

  • 11.15.2006 10:58 AM PDT
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Posted by: Rambo IIII
If you really care about video games, then you shouldn't have such a tight video game budget that wouldn't allow you to buy a 360.

If you DON'T really care about video games, then you certainly shouldn't mind not getting the new maps.


you're right, i don't really care about video games. i do, however, care about halo2. which is why i have an original xbox, a copy of halo2, and a broadband internet connection. the 360 is for halo3, not halo2. putting new maps out for only the 360 is capitalistic opportunism. if you can't see that, then you might want to take a class in reading between the lines and stop believing everything coporate cronies tell you.

  • 11.15.2006 11:07 AM PDT

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Dudes...please...settle your differences in XBOX LIVE....Slayer...random weapons....the only way to vent your frusrtations....that and gettin some ;-)


Hey man im just stating my opinion. Id be more than happy to take on anyone that wants some. Im aight by no means a halo God. But my argument was in no way immature or overly insulting.

  • 11.15.2006 11:07 AM PDT

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True dude they are trying to force you to buy the 360 now. But these maps dont come out until spring so you have some time. Halo 3 comes out next year so if you wanna play the maps whats getting a 360 5 months earlier then u would(if u dont have one). Heck then you might be able to enjoy Gears of War or some other game in the time being. The argument is your going to buy a 360 anyway so why not just get it now. or in 6 months.....?

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  • 11.15.2006 11:11 AM PDT
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Oh it's most certainly capitalistic opportunism, but that's business, and it works. It will cause those without 360's to go out and buy 360's. I'm sure some will stay defiant, but it sure as hell won't be the majority. Simple business tactics, I guarantee you Bungie and MS will make a crap load off of it. Besides, again, almost everyone interested in Halo enough to post will be buying a 360, it's not like they are going to make a Halo 3 for the Xbox.
You will all be assimilated into the Xbox360 system! Rawr!

  • 11.15.2006 11:14 AM PDT
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Good thing I coughed up the money for a 360. Hopefully the beta will be playable by everyone.

  • 11.15.2006 11:15 AM PDT
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OMG I LOVE YOU FRANKIE THANK YOU AWSOME UPDATE IM GONNA WACTH THAT GAME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 11.15.2006 11:18 AM PDT

*Smacks self in face* Why didn't I get up early. This is almost too much to take in one reading. Oh, and where's the cake?

  • 11.15.2006 11:21 AM PDT

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OMG I LOVE YOU FRANKIE THANK YOU AWSOME UPDATE IM GONNA WACTH THAT GAME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


SketchFactor actually posted this update. But i can see your truly happy. I too will hopefully enjoy the Video. I just hope most people dont get the wrong idea about Halo 3 since it will be CG....

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  • 11.15.2006 11:22 AM PDT
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Even as someone who has a 360, I was more than a little disappointed in Microsoft to hear that the new maps will only be available for 360. It seems like a greedy move to force dedicated Halo fans to buy a 360 before H3 comes out. It also seems like a desperate move on Microsoft's part, fearing competition from PS3, and trying to boost sales any way they can, no matter how shady. Moreover, it speaks volumes about Microsoft's lack of faith in their own machine, the 360; they have to rely on the Halo franchise once again to keep their console afloat. Obviously, we know how Bungie feels about the whole deal since they are distancing themselves from this decision in the announcement.

  • 11.15.2006 11:25 AM PDT

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Posted by: xxlizardlipsxx
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Dudes...please...settle your differences in XBOX LIVE....Slayer...random weapons....the only way to vent your frusrtations....that and gettin some ;-)


Hey man im just stating my opinion. Id be more than happy to take on anyone that wants some. Im aight by no means a halo God. But my argument was in no way immature or overly insulting.


Im on ur side dude...Kitten sounds like the kind of guy I would steal a G/F from...lol...thats my opinion....I bet he likes the original pistol too.... BLEH...lol....no offense kitten....this is all just fun and games to me...i got a Halo edition XBOX and a 360...i just got a Halo Faceplate for it too (SWEET) and I just wish I could play more...my job takes me away for days at a time. I shelled out the cash for the GoW collectors Edition and I stopped by Gamestop 2 Days ago to reserve Halo 3 Legendary Edition....and I get laid everynite...yeah dude...I rock ;-)

  • 11.15.2006 11:25 AM PDT