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[Steverulez]

Plasma grenade if old

Major Nelson

We are now just over two weeks away from the first Halo appearance on Xbox One! Today, 343 Industries in conjunction with Vanguard Games announced that Halo: Spartan Assault will be available worldwide for digital download on December 24th for $14.99. The Xbox 360 version will follow in January 2014.

Good news for those that have already purchased Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 – anyone who purchases the game on one of those platforms before December 15th will be eligible to purchase the Xbox One version of the game at the discounted price of $4.99.

Xbox Wire Q&A

Q&A says its native 1080p/60fps for those interested.

Co-op mode sounds cool:

Dan Ayoub: Co-op will work through Xbox Live and will allow you to play with a friend. We wanted to do something completely new for the game that featured really crazy action against waves of enemies. For this reason, we’re putting you up against the Flood! Players will work together against huge waves of enemies bearing down on them. The mode is heavily focused on teamwork and victory can only be attained by working together. Co-op is a ridiculous amount of fun, and people in early testing have really enjoyed playing it.

Achievements on 360/One

Later than i'd hoped by like a week but can't wait

If you already have it for win8 or Win8 phone make sure you log into xbl with a valid profile by Dec 15th to take advantage of the discount.

 

[Tashi]

Oh cool. I already own it for my phone so 5$ for an XB1 version that has co-op? Yes please.

 

[FullMetaltech]

This should of been a good incentive for Games for Gold. Still 4.99 is cheap though.

 

[aPK]

This game got a lot of flak around its original release, but I'm legitimately looking forward to getting my hands on this game. December and January are rather dry for XB1 anyways.

 

[Tak3n]

Err hello... Should it not be free if you already own it?

 

[Gowans]

MS need to jump on the cross buy train but I've been waiting for the console version.

 

[Gamefreaks221]

For 15 bucks? Hell I'll bite. I'm sure il get my moneys worth of entertainment.

 

[Gowans]

Err hello... Should it not be free if you already own it?

yes it should, Sony did a great thing with their PSN re-releases on PS4, MS are ignoring it.

 

[shinobi602]

$15? Not bad.

 

[Speedy Blue Dude]

$4.99 is basically the price of the game on Windows Phone AND Windows 8, what the hell. Hey Microsoft... You have a universal account system, use it, I already bought Spartan Assault TWICE, on Windows Phone 8 ($7.99) and Windows 8 (another $7.99). Do I really need to pay another $4.99? Ugh... Sad thing is I'll pay the $4.99 anyways, just because I want the game... I would have actually paid the $14.99 as well... Was bracing myself for $19.99 actually.

The prices for Xbox Live games on Xbox One are insane.

 

[ParityBit]

Sweet. Some Christmas Eve lovin!

 

[Havok]

I really don't feel like the co-op addition and a couple of extra weapons (do we even know what was added?) warrants more than doubling the price from the W8 version.

I guess it doesn't help that I don't think it's much fun to begin with.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

I bought on windows market already - so yay $5

 

[Chobel]

Why is the X360 version coming late?

 

[statham]

Its $6.99 on windows market, so buy that plus the XBO version for $5 = $12?

 

[abracadaver]

Its $6.99 on windows market, so buy that plus the XBO version for $5 = $12?

Can you buy something for windows phone without having a windows phone ? If so, how ?

Is this game any good ?

Im starving for more X1 games

 

[fallingdove]

Love this game on the surface pro. I am excited to see how it is built for the Xbone.

 

[statham]

Can you buy something for windows phone without having a windows phone ? If so, how ?

Is this game any good ?

Im starving for more X1 games

Its on Windows 8 marketplace, you can play it on your PC.

 

[Steverulez]

Why is the X360 version coming late?

Presumably its releasing a little later than they wanted to on Xbox One (I don't believe they intended to release it on Christmas Eve personally) so they made sure they got that one done and they'll finish the 360 version for next month.

 

[R3TRODYCE]

Well..At least they're giving it to those that purchased on W8/WP8 for 5 bucks. I purchased it on Wp8 and W8 so I was hoping free but I'll bite.

 

[Timu]

Q&A says its native 1080p/60fps for those interested.

Day one buy!!!

 

[Marvel]

Never played it, will buy on XB1.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

game should be free for people that already have bought it.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Err hello... Should it not be free if you already own it?

game should be free for people that already have bought it.

This version includes the DLC and added co-op.

 

[backflip10019]

Awesome. Haven't played this yet, so I'm super excited.

 

[SAB CA]

Cross Buy at a discount is a good step, it's not like the development of the game is free. We'd all prefer "free", but yay for 67% discount!

...which doesn't apply to me, because I have no Win 8 devices :/ Unless it can be purchased on Win 7 somehow?

The real disappointment for me, however? Does it REALLY not have Local Co-Op? REALLY? A top-down Twin-Stick without Local 2P? Online Co-Op doesn't even look like it's doing anything Online-friendly, such as allowing you to move beyond a screen's distance from each other.

Then XB1 allows for up to 8 controllers locally, yet we have to worry about getting even 2P locally into a game such as this. Meh.

 

[StUnNeR H2K]

Was wondering when we would get this. Super excited, will need to hook up with some fellow GAFers from some Co-Op since most of my friends are still on the 360

 

[metareferential]

Christmas with Halo?

DAMN.

 

[Jezehbell]

Great !

 

[Jawmuncher]

I bought this on PC.....have yet to play it.
Guess I should go ahead and rectify that.

 

[dancrane212]

How much was the PC version at launch? $7-$8?

I guess I'm still getting it for under the full price on console for the extra $5, maybe I'll actually play it this time!

 

[Crawl]

So how much for the steam version?

 

[Twilight Gap]

Wish the 360 version wasn't so far away.

 

[Superman x JLA]

So will this control like Geometry Wars? Move with left thumbstick and shoot with the right thumbstick? If so, cool.

 

[Bsigg12]

$5 fuck yea!

 

[Jezehbell]

So will this control like Geometry Wars? Move with left thumbstick and shoot with the right thumbstick? If so, cool.

I played it on W8 and it's exactly like Geometry Wars except the others stuffs like grenades, power-up, of course.

 

[Tripon]

Hey, this is your Halo game guys. So you can wait for Halo 5 until 2016, right?

 

[StoOgE]

From what I understand the biggest issue on tablet was controls.

So hopefully this will work better here. I mean, it's a twin stick shooter. You would think having sticks would help.

 

[timlot]

7.1 surround sound. Has this been down before in a game?

 

[Timu]

Hey, this is your Halo game guys. So you can wait for Halo 5 until 2016, right?

Isn't 2014?

 

[Twin Tails]

So how much for the steam version?

Windows 8 Only

 

[Wizman23]

Awesome Day 1. Speaking of Halo on XB1 has it been confirmed that the Fall Halo title will be Xbox One only and not on the 360? I sure as hell hope its an XB1 exclusive so it is not held back.

 

[BigDaddyFatSack]

Getting it.

 

[Twilight Gap]

Is co-op only in the Flood mode?

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

I see it mentions xbox live for the co-op anyone know if it will support local co-op as well?

 

[YourExWife]

This version includes the DLC and added co-op.

Well, the DLC was included for free on the other two platforms already, so that's not exactly a value-add.

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

It's current price on Win 8 is $6.99, so if you plan on buying it on X1, you mine as well buy it on Win8 now and then after the upgrade to X1 cost of $4.99 you will be at $11.98. Not bad for getting both versions of the game for $3 cheaper than just the X1 version.

Win 8 download link: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/e...-assault/8fe2d694-baa2-4011-99c0-3a22216223bb

 

[malfcn]

I will surely pick this up.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Quite enjoyed it on WP8, so I guess I'll double dip. Would be nice if it was cross buy though...

 

[Twilight Gap]

Its on Windows 8 marketplace, you can play it on your PC.

tfw Windows 7. Don't see anywhere to buy it.