[360] Halo Kitty

I just want the damn download option to go up so I can start it and get on with my day and do other stuff, I expect the actual download to take forever anyway.

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People got some serious issues on bungie.net. I bet we get some CNN news today of people killing themself over the beta.

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Also people don't seem to realize that once it does go up, the download will be houuuuuuurs. It's not like when it goes up you'll be playing. I just want to start the freaking download

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Wow, September 25th? That's way sooner. I wonder if Microsoft pushed for September, because that is the month that Sony is supposedly bringing out about 4 or 5 of its big gun exclusives for the PS3...

This should be a very interesting holiday season for consoles.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

The only exclusive that the PS3 has coming out in September is Heavenly Sword and I dought that HS is the game that MS is affraid of. Most likely it's because Bungie is tired of Halo and they want to get the project done ASAP, just like they've said in countless interviews from IGN to EGM.

As for the Halo 3 Beta, it's currently up for download if you've managed to get a Beta code by any means other then Crackdown. Thoes who plan to play via Crackdown are going to have to wait like myself until Bungie can fix the access problem.

Well this is a great start, break the game so that you can't get it, lol, hopefully things will be better once we get our hands on the Beta.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I thought that Heavenly Sword, Lair, Warhawk, and Ratchet & Clank were all scheduled to come out then...

Anyways, my buddy is downloading the beta on his 360 as we speak. I can't wait to give this a try. This game, along with Gears of War, may influence me to be asking Santa for a 360 this year...

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Apparently my last post was removed for being too detailed so simply put, thoes PS3 games you mentioned are spread out through the year and release dates can be found on sites like Gamespot if you wish to know when.

As for the Halo 3 Beta there is still no new info on the status since 5AM EST this morning and it seems like we're in this for the long haul. Also for thoes wondering the Beta weighs in at about 911MB.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Slayer X

The only exclusive that the PS3 has coming out in September is Heavenly Sword and I dought that HS is the game that MS is affraid of. Most likely it's because Bungie is tired of Halo and they want to get the project done ASAP, just like they've said in countless interviews from IGN to EGM.

As for the Halo 3 Beta, it's currently up for download if you've managed to get a Beta code by any means other then Crackdown. Thoes who plan to play via Crackdown are going to have to wait like myself until Bungie can fix the access problem.

Well this is a great start, break the game so that you can't get it, lol, hopefully things will be better once we get our hands on the Beta.

I'm stilling pulling that MGS4 comes out this year for the PS3. It needs to come out for the PS3's sake.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Well as soon as they fix the Beta I'll be willing to get my butt kicked by anyone.

BETA UPDATE
Bungie have finally stepped up and said that the H3 Beta via Crackdown should be fixed between 10PM and 12AM EST

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Its up, available for d/l!

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Finally after a day's wait the Beta is up. The following are my first impressions however so everyone knows this is after 2 VIP, 1 KotH, 1 Slayer matches between 12 - 2AM

Graphics: While they're not what I expect from the 360, they are still quite good and in 1080P still managed to give be some "Awe" to my experiance.

Weapons: Almost too many different ones now. While some are interesting in looks or in operation, some are just not needed. The new spike grenades for example could have just been a new feature for the current sticky grenades that now allows them to stick to surfaces also. And why does anyone need to lug around a gatling turret? There's just too much stuff.

Weapon balance: This is whacked right out the door. Halo 3 is way more forgiving then 1 or 2 ever were. Small vehicles don't kill you in 1 hit. No single explosive in the game kills you in one hit. And few headshots kill in one hit. If the shot is from the right side or behind the worst it will do is drop their shields.

I know this all sounds negative, however that's because the rest is what you expect H3 to be based on 1, 2 and there's no sense in me going over what hasn't changed. If you loved the game before, there's no reason to stop now. Thoes who have found that the Halo series is a bit too whacky and unpredictible to enjoy, not much has changed here.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

The only reason I checked out the H3 beta today was because I heard alot of comparisons from friends about it having the same feel as H1. I gotta admit, after a few games I was hooked again. It does feel like they took the best from both of the old games and put them into 1 great game.

I will probably start back playing Halo again.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I hated Halo 2 multiplayer, and I'm really enjoying the Halo 3 beta. It's like they fixed everything that made Halo 2 multiplayer suck eggs. Anyone else feel the same?

Here's a video where they pretty much admit just that. http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/11783

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

i pre orderd mine in advance i gots me the limited addittion

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lol I preordered the limited edition and I don't even own a 360. ='D

I was speaking idiomatically.

Best part about Halo 3 is obviously Proximity Voice. It makes it so awesomely funny that you can jack a warthog and have conversations with people on the opposing team in it.

Also, it presents opportunities to do dumb shit. Someone on the other team drove by our party on a Mongoose in BTB on High Ground, and out of nowhere the guy blasts the Dukes of Hazzard horn through his mic. Laughed forever.

I was playing a match the other day and the team I was on sucked, even heard the other team talking about it. I was in the back practicing snipe skills when I hear some jerk in the base go "Oh that's what I'm looking for! Need that sniper" as I turn around and deliver unto him insane amounts of ELBOW JUSTICE I yell "COME AND GET IT BUDDY."

"Oh." as he dies. Nerdy, yet awesome.

Thank you, proximity voice.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Halo 3 achievements rear their head

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Landfall - 20 - Finish the first mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
Holdout - 20 - Finish the second mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
The Road - 20 - Finish the third mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
Assault - 30 - Finish the fourth mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
Cleansing - 30 - Finish the fifth mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
Refuge - 30 - Finish the sixth mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
Last Stand - 40 - Finish the seventh mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
The Key - 40 - Finish the eighth mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
Return - 50 - Finish the final mission of the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary.
Campaign Complete: Normal - 125 - Finish the Campaign on Normal.
Campaign Complete: Heroic - 125 - Finish the Campaign on Heroic (unlocks achievement for Normal, if not earned).
Campaign Complete: Legendary - 125 - Finish the Campaign on Legendary (unlocks achievements for Normal and Heroic, if not earned).
Iron - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Black Eye - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Tough Luck - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Catch - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Fog - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Famine - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Thunderstorm - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Tilt - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Mythic - 10 - Finish the Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary, then find and claim this skull.
Spartan Program Recruit - 10 - Win your first game in matchmaking to sign up for the Spartan Program (Online).
UNSC Spartan - 15 - Earn your Sergeant rating to be recognized as a true Spartan (Online).
Spartan Officer - 25 - Advance to the Spartan Officer ranks (Online).
Two for One - 5 - Score a Double Kill with a single spartan laser shot in a ranked free for all playlist (Online).
Too Close to the Sun - 5 - Destroy an enemy banshee with the spartan laser or missile pod in a ranked playlist or in campaign.
Triple Kill - 5 - Kill 3 enemies within 4 seconds of one another in a ranked free for all playlist (Online).
Overkill - 5 - Kill 4 enemies within 4 seconds of one another in a ranked free for all playlist (Online).
Lee R Wilson Memorial - 5 - Score 5 grenade sticks in any ranked free for all playlist (Online).
We’re in for some Chop - 5 - Destroy an enemy vehicle with equipment in a ranked playlist or in campaign.
Killing Frenzy - 5 - Kill 10 enemies without dying in any ranked free for all playlist (Online).
Steppin' Razor - 5 - Score a Triple Kill with the sword in a ranked free for all playlist (Online).
Mongoose Mowdown - 5 - Splatter an enemy with the mongoose in a ranked free for all playlist (Online).
Up Close and Personal - 5 - Kill 5 enemies by melee or assassination in a ranked free for all playlist (Online).
Fear the Pink Mist - 5 - Kill 5 enemies with the needler in a ranked free for all playlist or in campaign.
Headshot Honcho - 5 - Kill 10 enemies with headshots in a ranked free for all playlist or in campaign.
Used Car Salesman - 5 - Destroy a vehicle that has three enemies in it in a ranked playlist or in campaign.
Marathon Man - 40 - Locate and access all Terminals in the Campaign.
MVP - 5 - Earn the MVP in any ranked playlist (Online).
Maybe Next Time Buddy - 5 - Board the same vehicle within 10 seconds after being boarded in any free for all playlist (Online).
Demon - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the second mission.
Guerilla - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the first mission.
Cavalier - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the third mission.
Askar - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the fourth mission.
Exterminator - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the fifth mission.
Ranger - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the sixth mission.
Vanguard - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the seventh mission.
Orpheus - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on eighth mission.
Reclaimer - 10 - Score over <X> points in the Campaign meta-game on the final mission.

Edit: aha, check these out.

Covenant Carbine Replica
Battle Rifle Replica

20 bucks isn't a terrible asking price for this sort of thing, and the BR does look kinda nifty.




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I'm really not sure how much this will excite anyone, but there's an ARG up, ala ilovebees from last time. While I really dig this sort of thing, their appeal seems limited and I'm not sure if anyone else here enjoys them.

I just read about this from Penny-Arcade, so I just started. Here's your requisite URLs to start.

http://206.16.223.65/
http://societyoftheancients.com/

All I've got so far is the Array Recorder Log from the first URL. If anyone wants to discuss/work on this, feel free to PM to avoid potentially cluttering up the thread.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

That list of achievements looks a lot like why so many Battlefield 2 games were shit. You just know there's going to be a load of kids trying to earn achievements with their friends by jacking each other in and out of vehicles and stuff like that, rather than actually playing the game. The continued emphasis on achievement points and rankings pisses me off a bit really. What ever happened to playing games for the fun of it?

On a similar note, I hope they make the ranking points penalties for dropping out of games a lot more severe than for losing them so people won't all quit if they're on the losing team in round four of an assault match.

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Yea that would be great cause anytime you start winning or your team starts losing ppl quit cause it might mess up there rank and the whole world will end when it happens.

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Originally Posted by Shin

That list of achievements looks a lot like why so many Battlefield 2 games were shit. You just know there's going to be a load of kids trying to earn achievements with their friends by jacking each other in and out of vehicles and stuff like that, rather than actually playing the game. The continued emphasis on achievement points and rankings pisses me off a bit really. What ever happened to playing games for the fun of it?

Over 900 of the 1000 potential points can be earned in the campaign. While the other online only achievements are somewhat trivial, what hurts them is the "Only available on ranked" requirements. That can mess up some ranked games, but with Halo being the kind of game it is, I don't think we'll see it further ruin what is already a really stupid general community.

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On a similar note, I hope they make the ranking points penalties for dropping out of games a lot more severe than for losing them so people won't all quit if they're on the losing team in round four of an assault match.

There's two types of rank points this time around. On ranked matches, there's skill points, which works like Trueskill in any other 360 game. This goes up or down depending on how well you do or how badly you lose and if you quit, and so forth and so on.

There's also Rank Points, which only go up a point if you win, or stay the same if you lose. (I think in the beta if you came in second on a free for all you got like, half a point's credit or so. Can't confirm this though). The only way these go down is if you quit a game early, and then you'll be docked one point. These points are what contributes to your military rank. Private/Sarge/etc. Luckily, this is what the achievement is based on, not your trueskill number. So it's obtainable by anyone, pretty much.

This is, of course, based off of the beta so it could change.

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http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/800/800896p1.html

Oh, shit.

So let's see. This confirms a fair bit.

- Instead of just video clips, you can pull a Forza 2 and upload screenshots. Fucking awesome. <3
- There's more X button placeables. Includes a jammer, which screws with the radar.
- Brute chopper pics. Apparently great for smashing people.
- There's info on a variety of new maps, like Shrine, Epitaph, and the remake of Zanzibar, called Last Resort. There's also plenty of "unannounced maps".
- And my favorite, customizable armor/helmets. Look at some of the screens. Different MJOLNIR armour variants like the Mark IV are seen. Hopefully even further customization is possible, but we'll see, this is a great start and I like it.

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Originally Posted by Manshaft Armada

- And my favorite, customizable armor/helmets. Look at some of the screens. Different MJOLNIR armour variants like the Mark IV are seen. Hopefully even further customization is possible, but we'll see, this is a great start and I like it.

We all know you just want to shape one like a dick.

How ya doing, buddy?

HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT WAS MY PLAN? >__________>

Honestly, though, I can't imagine them giving you total control over decal placement ala Armored Core or Chromehounds, or painting like Forza, it seems more like it's just gonna be some mixing and matching of suit parts, like...uhhh...Bomberman or something.

Unless they have a suit with giant round shoes, a straight body, and a purple helmet, my MASTER DICK Spartan might not be possible.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

by the way if you are making reservations at game stop of EB games better hurry up deadline is at the end of this week

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