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[Mix]

Kinda odd topic today guys, enjoy it! http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10...on-maps-youve-probably-never-played-ign-first

As the title suggests, it goes over the 8 multiplayer maps that have only ever been on the PC.

 

[Ape]

Really cool, I've never played those maps and am really looking forward to it.

 

[The Lamonster]

IGN's coverage continues to rock!


and their video player continues to suck.

 

[V_Ben]

Wow, those Halo 1 PC maps are included? I remember the one set in some woodlands

 

[Mix]

Wow, those Halo 1 PC maps are included? I remember the one set in some woodlands

Yup, one of them was remade in Halo: Reach for the Anniversary Map Pack back in 2011.

 

[VinFTW]

Cant wait to finally get to play these bad boys.

Halo 2 looks so smooth.

 

[Naminator]

LMAO! As someone who played Halo CE on PC a LOT, most of those maps are pretty much the only thing I remember from Halo CE multiplayer xD

Funny how different the experience was for us compare to the Xbox owners.

 

[The Lamonster]

Were the H1 and H2 PC maps developed by Bungie, or just whatever team was responsible for the ports?

 

[danwarb]

IGN's coverage continues to rock!


and their video player continues to suck.

They play the ad over the video for some silly reason.

 

[pikablu]

So the best map ever AKA Rat Run is included?

 

[jelly]

I really want to play Halo CE now.

I can play it all!

 

[Mix]

Were the H1 and H2 PC maps developed by Bungie, or just whatever team was responsible for the ports?

I believe it was Gearbox as they did quite a bit to the game other than just port it over, but I could be wrong. Either way, I remember and miss these maps, so it will be awesome getting to play BTB on them again.

 

[Prophet Steve]

And here I was thinking it would refer to the Halo 4 maps.

 

[jelly]

Yup, one of them was remade in Halo: Reach for the Anniversary Map Pack back in 2011.

Timberland was it?

That was quite cool when it actually appeared in playlists that is.

 

[RowdyReverb]

LMAO! As someone who played Halo CE on PC a LOT, most of those maps are pretty much the only thing I remember from Halo CE multiplayer xD

Funny how different the experience was for us compare to the Xbox owners.

Yeah, as someone who only played on Xbox, I'm sure Halo: CE 8v8 conjures different memories for each of us. Most notably that it involved getting 4 Xboxes, 4 TVs, and 16 people in the same place instead of a server list. I'm really looking forward to experiencing full-screen 16-player Halo CE online for the first time.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

The PC maps were great

-sooo many maps-

 

[Figments]

Has 343 confirmed 4-player local multiplayer for every Halo in the collection? I really want to play this thing with friends over, especially on every map I didn't get to play.

 

[Sikamikanico]

And here I was thinking it would refer to the Halo 4 maps.

Ouch.

 

[AcePartyN7]

Ice field seems very nice.

 

[StoOgE]

Yeah, as someone who only played on Xbox, I'm sure Halo: CE 8v8 conjures different memories for each of us. Most notably that it involved getting 4 Xboxes, 4 TVs, and 16 people in the same place instead of a server list. I'm really looking forward to experiencing full-screen 16-player Halo CE online for the first time.

Or you were a real pro and ran that Xbox Tunnel program to play online.

That was my life for like 2 years.

 

[nomis]

And here I was thinking it would refer to the Halo 4 maps.

 

[RowdyReverb]

Has 343 confirmed 4-player local multiplayer for every Halo in the collection? I really want to play this thing with friends over, especially on every map I didn't get to play.

If you could do it in the original, you can do it in the collection. AFAIK every Halo game had 4 player split screen for local multiplayer, so you should be in good shape.

Or you were a real pro and ran that Xbox Tunnel program to play online.

I must not be a real pro because I don't even know what that means.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

And here I was thinking it would refer to the Halo 4 maps.

Oh my

 

[Bessy67]

Cool, I've never played Halo PC and therefore haven't played these maps. Looks like a lot of good BTB maps.

 

[Tagyhag]

Danger Canyon, Death Island, Timberland, and Uplift were all fantastic. I'm glad more people get to enjoy them!

 

[Silky]

And here I was thinking it would refer to the Halo 4 maps.

Not funny.

 

[TimeEffect]

Played all the CE ones, loved Danger Canyon, Timberland, and Ice Fields

God I wish I could afford an X1

 

[Mix]

Timberland was it?

That was quite cool when it actually appeared in playlists that is.

It was Timberland! It's honestly one of my favorite all time maps. Super well designed.

Oh my

Hey, you ready for this ya jerk?

 

[ProvenDeadly]

The lack of medals made me happy.


So good.

 

[Dysun]

And here I was thinking it would refer to the Halo 4 maps.

First thing I thought of lmao

 

[CloudyTuba]

Been playing Halo 1 PC for years and years. Can't even picture the game without them.

 

[El Maestro Bob]

Has 343 confirmed 4-player local multiplayer for every Halo in the collection? I really want to play this thing with friends over, especially on every map I didn't get to play.

There's an achievement for doing it on Blood Gulch.

 

[Naked Lunch]

Timberland is one of my all time favorite Halo maps. Glad to see its finally going to get its due. I also liked an icy forest PC map - not sure if that was a fan made one though.

 

[Diablohead]

Has 343 confirmed 4-player local multiplayer for every Halo in the collection? I really want to play this thing with friends over, especially on every map I didn't get to play.

not sure but halo 1 and 2 only had 2 player campaign

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Hey, you ready for this ya jerk?

I was born ready and also a jerk.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Okay I gotta give IGN credit... they are killing it with this coverage.

 

[Mix]

I was born ready and also a jerk.

Yeah, but you're my favorite jerk and I love you.

 

[Figments]

If you could do it in the original, you can do it in the collection. AFAIK every Halo game had 4 player split screen for local multiplayer, so you should be in good shape.


I must not be a real pro because I don't even know what that means.

There's an achievement for doing it on Blood Gulch.

not sure but halo 1 and 2 only had 2 player campaign

Thanks for the info, guys.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Footage looks good.

LMAO! As someone who played Halo CE on PC a LOT, most of those maps are pretty much the only thing I remember from Halo CE multiplayer xD

Funny how different the experience was for us compare to the Xbox owners.

So true lol

Or you were a real pro and ran that Xbox Tunnel program to play online.

That was my life for like 2 years.

You played on XBC, GameSpy Arcade, X-Link? If so, name?

 

[Prophet Steve]

Not funny.

I have compelling arguments that say otherwise.

 

[RunWhiteBoyRun]

Or you were a real pro and ran that Xbox Tunnel program to play online.

That was my life for like 2 years.

Xbox Connect. 2v2 CTF BG. Don't rush the timer.

 

[Ol No Bones]

IGN is doing an excellent job with the coverage.

On an unrelated note, will we see more about the Halo 5 beta right after Halo MCC releases.

 

[clav]

but what about netcode?

no one has said anything about Halo 1's performance.

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

 

[Mix]

IGN is doing an excellent job with the coverage.

On an unrelated note, will we see more about the Halo 5 beta right after Halo MCC releases.

I think it's a safe bet. Hell, I almost expect something before it releases or at the VERY least, the week or two after.

 

[SerTapTap]

Oh wow, didn't even know these were PC only, some of my fav maps were apparently PC only. Death Island, Gephy and Infinty were great. Seems like a lot of the good vehicle maps were PC only.

 

[jelly]

Okay I gotta give IGN credit... they are killing it with this coverage.

Yeah, it's been great and the video player works on my phone so hats off to the team for that.

 

[Sneaky Gato]

If you were a real pro you got your warthog through the tunnels in Danger Canyon. Or hid in the bases on Death Island with camouflage and shotgun.

 

[Tagyhag]

Oh wow, didn't even know these were PC only, some of my fav maps were apparently PC only. Death Island, Gephy and Infinty were great. Seems like a lot of the good vehicle maps were PC only.

Simply because Halo 1 for the Xbox had no online, they knew the maps would be unused for the most part (Infinity with 4 players? No thanks) since only those with more than one Xbox in the room could take advantage of them.

I'm excited to see people's reactions to Halo CE's online because it was honestly my favorite experience out of all the Halo MP's.

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

I guess they're all big maps because they assumed Halo 1 would be played by 16 players on PC. Since there was no XBL for Halo 1, it makes sense that they shipped more small maps than big, since LAN Parties weren't something they were expecting much of.