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gaming_noob · (08-31-2012, 05:14 PM)

http://press.xbox360.com/products/11...on-exile-broll

The first 2 screen shots are like artwork...

Slightly Live · 05:20 PM

Youtube HD

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Majanew · 05:21 PM

Thank you for putting the screens up.

And for the YouTube link. Smartphone loves you!

TheCongressman1 · 05:24 PM

Good to see that older helmet designs are going to be present, and they look great. The newer ones are way too abstract looking.

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The Metroid Prime vibes continue to grow, this pic looks just like the frigate crash site. I love the environment design of this game so far.

Rickenslacker · (08-31-2012, 05:21 PM)

Throw a frag grenade at the Ghost that's boosting towards you, that'll do something.

Originally Posted by Slightly Live:

I knew it was a Chopper. The map looks great.

Friedreich · (08-31-2012, 05:21 PM)

Daft Punk helm is still the only one that matters.

Franklinator · (08-31-2012, 05:21 PM)

Dang it, I was about to make a thread! Either way, really cool stuff.

Loch Doun · (08-31-2012, 05:22 PM)

Is this a new map reveal?

Also, WOW at the reflections/textures on that gun...

The_Darkest_Red · (08-31-2012, 05:22 PM)

Everything looks so nice and polished.

Bsigg12 · (08-31-2012, 05:24 PM)

Oh just noticed this. The shadows are super crisp. I'm a shadow guy, and that shit is awesome.

elohel · (08-31-2012, 05:24 PM)

looks like a fun map

Gui_PT · (08-31-2012, 05:25 PM)

CARRYING FLAG

Nibel · (08-31-2012, 05:26 PM)

Game of the year, right here people

TimeEffect · (08-31-2012, 05:27 PM)

Got a chance to play this, the game is beautiful, but I am still pretty upset with the changes, sorry. Really dislike getting on a little streak and calling in a special weapon drop. It's just not Halo to me. Promethean vision also bugged me.

That said, it was amazing rush to play against another team and my friends and I were intimidated by the opponents who talked some friendly smacktalk... they apparently play Halo everyday. and our team was full of noobs...yet we won and our whole team erupted in celebration

kittens · (08-31-2012, 05:27 PM)

Originally Posted by Gui_PT:

CARRYING FLAG

Just in case you couldn't tell by the flag... that you're... carrying.

Persona7 · (08-31-2012, 05:28 PM)

This game looks amazing.

Nibel · (08-31-2012, 05:28 PM)

MY GOD we need gifs of those flag kills - I'm so hyped right now :lol

StalkerUKCG · (08-31-2012, 05:29 PM)

Originally Posted by kittens:

Just in case you couldn't tell by the flag... that you're... carrying.

Its likely because you will still have the "flag on back" ability in custom options and its a nice way to remind people.

Garrett 2U · (08-31-2012, 05:29 PM)

Gorgeous game. Beautiful colors/environments.

Originally Posted by TimeEffect:

Got a chance to play this, the game is beautiful, but I am still pretty upset with the changes, sorry. Really dislike getting on a little streak and calling in a special weapon drop. It's just not Halo to me. Promethean vision also bugged me.

That said, it was amazing rush to play against another team and my friends and I were intimidated by the opponents who talked some friendly smacktalk... they apparently play Halo everyday. and our team was full of noobs...yet we won and our whole team erupted in celebration

There are going to be playlists that don't have the calling in weapon drops.

Gui_PT · (08-31-2012, 05:30 PM)

Originally Posted by kittens:

Just in case you couldn't tell by the flag... that you're... carrying.

I can imagine when someone gets on the Hog: PASSENGER SEAT

TimeEffect · (08-31-2012, 05:31 PM)

Originally Posted by Garrett 2U:

Gorgeous game. Beautiful colors/environments.

There are going to be playlists that don't have the calling in weapon drops.

That includes loadouts, abilities, etc., right? There's an absolute barebones playlist?

Jay-B · (08-31-2012, 05:32 PM)

Been playing a shit ton of Reach recently so I'm excited for a new take on the Halo MP. This map does seem to have a weird filter applied to it though, like bloom or something.

Cake Boss · (08-31-2012, 05:32 PM)

This could be the first fun multiplayer Halo game since Halo 2.

fin · (08-31-2012, 05:32 PM)

I'm getting an Assault on the Control Room vibe from this map, wondering if there will be Banchees and multiple elevations.

Also that sound!

kittens · (08-31-2012, 05:33 PM)

Originally Posted by StalkerUKCG:

Its likely because you will still have the "flag on back" ability in custom options and its a nice way to remind people.

Good point. In normal CTF, though, it just seems silly, redundant, and like its cluttering up the HUD. But it's a small thing, ultimately, and pales in comparison to everything else, which is melting my face with awesomeness.

Nori Chan · (08-31-2012, 05:34 PM)

FLAGSASSINATION

MY BODY IS NOT READY

zoukka · (08-31-2012, 05:34 PM)

When did the series lose the original relaxed announcer btw?

JackHerer · (08-31-2012, 05:35 PM)

Originally Posted by TimeEffect:

That includes loadouts, abilities, etc., right? There's an absolute barebones playlist?

We don't really know yet. They have said there will be a classic playlist. Infinity Slayer has the personal ordnance drops but regular TS does not (but still has global ordnance and all abilities, perks, etc.)

Friedreich · (08-31-2012, 05:36 PM)

Originally Posted by Jay-B:

Been playing a shit ton of Reach recently so I'm excited for a new take on the Halo MP.

Yeah, really. The main reason I'm interested in Halo 4 is the new direction they are taking with it. I liked 3 and Reach well enough despite the latter's problems, but the old formula is tiresome and needed to go. The more new things they add to 4 that annoys the old guard, the more exciting the game seems.

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This map does seem to have a weird filter applied to it though, like bloom or something.

Looks like HDR city.

UnholySpectacle · (08-31-2012, 05:36 PM)

I'm looking forward to this game as much as Borderlands 2. I don't really care about the SP for this title, give me the MP now!

Originally Posted by Cake Boss:

This could be the first fun multiplayer Halo game since Halo 2.

Pretty much. Halo 3 MP was OK, but Reach MP was horrible.

Tylahedras · (08-31-2012, 05:36 PM)

Originally Posted by Gui_PT:

I can imagine when someone gets on the Hog: PASSENGER SEAT

The announcer should say it in his grizzled voice: "PASSENGER SEAT!"

Franklinator · (08-31-2012, 05:37 PM)

Originally Posted by zoukka:

When did the series lose the original relaxed announcer btw?

Same announcer, but he's definitely way too excited in this game.

secretanchitman · (08-31-2012, 05:37 PM)

Originally Posted by Garrett 2U:

Gorgeous game. Beautiful colors/environments.

There are going to be playlists that don't have the calling in weapon drops.

nice thanks for the confirmation. supposedly there will also be playlists without armor abilities or powerups too, ala halo 3 and halo reach anniversary.

also, is jeff steitzer coming back as the announcer? this new announcer *sort of* sounds like him, but in a much higher pitched voice.

pakkit · (08-31-2012, 05:37 PM)

Originally Posted by Cake Boss:

This could be the first fun multiplayer Halo game since Halo 2.

Silly goose.

So flag carriers can carry guns now?

BigTnaples · (08-31-2012, 05:37 PM)

Love the lighting. Can't wait.

Gui_PT · (08-31-2012, 05:38 PM)

Originally Posted by Tylahedras:

The announcer should say it in his grizzled voice: "PASSENGER SEAT!"

And the player should get a medal for it.

But seriously though, the game looks and sounds AMAZING

dragonelite · (08-31-2012, 05:38 PM)

Goddammit we need a multiplayer demo or french people leaking.

Grisby · (08-31-2012, 05:38 PM)

Is it just me or does the announcer sound like he's had too many red bulls?

FLAGSASSINATION. DOUBLE KILL.

Larson Conway · (08-31-2012, 05:41 PM)

Looks gorgeous.

zlatko · (08-31-2012, 05:41 PM)

Someone .gif that flag assassination kill. Fuck me that is bad ass!

kittens · (08-31-2012, 05:42 PM)

Originally Posted by Franklinator:

Same announcer, but he's definitely way too excited in this game.

He sounds almost sarcastic. Like, "Double Kill, whoop de frickin doo." Or like he's socially awkward, and is trying to get the words out as quickly as possible so he can run and hide. I dunno, either way, don't like it.

On a positive note! I really like seeing helmets with visors more, and the map looks colorful and gorgeous. And the sound effects. <3

Sid · (08-31-2012, 05:46 PM)

Graphically it looks decent but i hope the sp is at least as good as reach

wwm0nkey · (08-31-2012, 05:48 PM)

Originally Posted by Sid:

Graphically it looks decent but i hope the sp is at least as good as reach

Chief, Cortana, Didact, Composer, Infinity, Spartan IVs and Spartan Ops.

I think we are good story wise!

Sid · 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by wwm0nkey:

Chief, Cortana, Didact, Composer, Infinity, Spartan IVs and Spartan Ops.

I think we are good story wise!

I don't play much halo mp and i always liked the campaigns apart from 3 though odst was short

nillapuddin · (08-31-2012, 05:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Sid:

Graphically it looks decent but i hope the sp is at least as good as reach

underwhelming expectations of the year award goes to...

holy shit man! this is Halo 4

raise the bar! its a number sequel, not a spin-off

wwm0nkey · (08-31-2012, 05:54 PM)

Originally Posted by Sid:

I don't play halo mp and i always liked the campaigns apart from 3 though odst was short

Again story wise we are all good.

Spanish Wrath · (08-31-2012, 05:55 PM)

The "Double kill" voice is annoying.

pakkit · (08-31-2012, 05:55 PM)

Originally Posted by Sid:

Graphically it looks decent but i hope the sp is at least as good as reach

I hated Reach's SP. There should have been more space battles and less ham-fisted attempts to create story-appropriate reasons for Spartans to have sprint, armor lock or jet pack. The worst was the fact that a lot of the SP maps were simply multiplayer maps ported over, so you were often running around in large, empty arenas. Bungie's storytelling wasn't bad, but Reach's SP campaign essentially was a good primer for MP, and nothing else.

Sid · 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by nillapuddin:

underwhelming expectations of the year award goes to...

holy shit man! this is Halo 4

raise the bar! its a number sequel, not a spin-off

I expected a lot from 3's campaign,i didn't like it

Originally Posted by wwm0nkey:

Again story wise we are all good.

I know but story isn't everything,eagerly awaiting halo 4

solarus · (08-31-2012, 05:57 PM)

This looks fantastic, didn't think i could ever be hyped for another halo game.