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[GaimeGuy]

I don't think that's the main selling point at all. It's 4 games remade for the current gen system with MP intact (and improved by dedicated servers). The value is the main selling point for me.

They're not remakes.

 

[Izuna]

This really isn't that complicated.

You have three ports, one anniversary edition, and a basic loader which allows you to mix and match missions from the various campaigns.

The anniversary edition game (Halo 2) will have all the levels form Halos 1, 3, and 4 available in its multiplayer mode. Six maps will be receiving the anniversary edition treatment.

Haven't any of you played a PC FPS before? The concept of moving a map from one game to another shouldn't be that farfetched.

This isn't a Halo 1 through 4 update. Think of it as Halo 2 Anniversary Edition bundled with a Halo 1 3 and 4 collection.

Halo 1 is remastered tho.

For maps like Blood Gulch, will they have new textures at least? Will you be able to play Blood Gulch in Halo 4 multiplayer or is only Halo 2 multiplayer available? Is Spartan Ops available with Halo 4?

Questions....

 

[Cels]

This really isn't that complicated.

You have three ports, one anniversary edition, and a basic loader which allows you to mix and match missions from the various campaigns.

The anniversary edition game (Halo 2) will have all the levels form Halos 1, 3, and 4 available in its multiplayer mode. Six maps will be receiving the anniversary edition treatment.

Haven't any of you played a PC FPS before? The concept of moving a map from one game to another shouldn't be that farfetched.

This isn't a Halo 1 through 4 update. Think of it as Halo 2 Anniversary Edition bundled with a Halo 1 3 and 4 collection.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=115471926&highlight=#post115471926

"Each game has its original MP"

 

[Caayn]

So uh, should I check the pictures out?
Or will this be a virus?

Looks safe, downloaded it in a VM just to be on the safe-side. But see nothing strange. Just 4 normal pictures, each a different size.

 

[The Librarian]

This really isn't that complicated.

You have three ports, one anniversary edition, and a basic loader which allows you to mix and match missions from the various campaigns.

The anniversary edition game (Halo 2) will have all the levels form Halos 1, 3, and 4 available in its multiplayer mode. Six maps will be receiving the anniversary edition treatment.

Haven't any of you played a PC FPS before? The concept of moving a map from one game to another shouldn't be that farfetched.

This isn't a Halo 1 through 4 update. Think of it as Halo 2 Anniversary Edition bundled with a Halo 1 3 and 4 collection.

Well, two anniversary editions if you count Halo 1.

 

[Homeboyd]

This really isn't that complicated.

You have three ports, one anniversary edition, and a basic loader which allows you to mix and match missions from the various campaigns.

The anniversary edition game (Halo 2) will have all the levels form Halos 1, 3, and 4 available in its multiplayer mode. Six maps will be receiving the anniversary edition treatment.

Haven't any of you played a PC FPS before? The concept of moving a map from one game to another shouldn't be that farfetched.

This isn't a Halo 1 through 4 update. Think of it as Halo 2 Anniversary Edition bundled with a Halo 1 3 and 4 collection.

Apparently it is complicated bc that's wrong!

 

[Izuna]

IGN is telling us noa

 

[Schryver]

The Halo "surprise" is starting right now on the IGN stream!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Bpc1XFkAQ

 

[BeforeU]

IGN Halo "surprise" in 2 minutes:

http://uk.ign.com/videos/2014/06/09/ign-live-presents-e3

Halo 2 mission gameplay YESSSS

 

[enzo_gt]

They're showing off Cairo Station:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Bpc1XFkAQ

 

[GaimeGuy]

Okay, so I'm wrong: The "100+ maps!" thing is just a bullshit talking point way of saying "Yes, the complete games are included," then.

Halo 1 CE Anniversary Edition
Halo 2 CE Anniversary Edition
Halo 3
Halo 4

MS sucks at being straightforward

 

[VlaudTheImpaler]

Everything

 

[Digital-Hero]

So is Halo 3 multiplayer there or is it just Halo 2?

 

[Schryver]

Voting on which game/map to play on! Halo 4 never getting chosen...yessss

 

[S1kkZ]

wow, is something wrong with frankie? he looks so thin

 

[Simply Sami]

So is Halo 3 multiplayer there or is it just Halo 2?

Every game has its original multiplayer.

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

Okay, so I'm wrong: The "100+ maps!" thing is just a bullshit talking point way of saying "Yes, the complete games are included," then.

It's not bullshit. You're complaining about a non-story.

 

[BigTnaples]

Frankie, any possibility of a Limited/Collectors/Legendary Edition? Or is that not in the cards?

 

[Digital-Hero]

Every game has its original multiplayer.

Good God.

 

[Blackstarhat]

will buy an xbox for this ive only played halo ce and halo 3.

 

[TheSlySoul]

According to IGN, each engine is on disc and will load when you pick a map. An indicator tells you which game each map is from.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

wow, is something wrong with frankie? he looks so thin

Your American eyes have been tainted by overwhelming chunk.

Spoiler

I have no idea if you're American

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

Good God.

I know, right? Map packs too.

It's the mother load.

 

[WJD]

According to IGN, each engine is on disc and will load when you pick a map. An indicator tells you which game each map is from.

This is insane.

 

[Portugeezer]

IGN Halo "surprise" in 2 minutes:

http://uk.ign.com/videos/2014/06/09/ign-live-presents-e3

What is the surprise, an interview?

 

[JaseMath]

Having never owned anything Xbox-related, even I'm impressed with this. Almost makes me want to buy an Xbone

Spoiler

but I won't.

Nice offering.

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

What is the surprise, an interview?

Surprise!

 

[TheSlySoul]

What is the surprise, an interview?

Yeah, now a demo. Plays Halo 1 theme.

 

[CountAntonius]

Each game is going to have it's own multiplayer. Which is insane and way over delivering on expectations. Well done 343, well done.

Every single Halo map will be 1080p 60FPS in it's respective game.

6 Halo 2 maps will be graphically enhanced and used in a hybrid engine (H4 modified) and differentiated from the original versions.

Holy shit. Now I'm very curious how this will effect the competitive Halo scene lol. What are they gonna play? How can they hold all the halo's!

 

[BigTnaples]

100 halo maps in one rotation will be absolutely insane. You will be able to go ages without seeing some maps, if you so chose. Which is awesome. Thats what I love about BF4. So many varied maps and modes, that you can play say, Naval Strike for a month or so straight, go back to vanilla or china rising maps, and the game is fresh again.

 

[Caayn]

Whoo hint at old Halo ranking

 

[Schryver]

What is the surprise, an interview?

Yeah Frankie etc. giving some details. Teasing that Halo 2 ranking system could be in place. Now showing Halo 2 anniversary single player gameplay

 

[Digital-Hero]

I know, right? Map packs too.

It's the mother load.

The fact I can play fricken TERMINAL again (Halo 2). AM I ALIVE? IS THIS REAL LIFE!?

 

[Izuna]

Holy shiiiiiiiiiiit! The playlists is amazing!
Spartan Ops is included tooooo

 

[backflip10019]

Okay, so I'm wrong: The "100+ maps!" thing is just a bullshit talking point way of saying "Yes, the complete games are included," then.

Halo 1 CE Anniversary Edition
Halo 2 CE Anniversary Edition
Halo 3
Halo 4

MS sucks at being straightforward

They said that the over 100 Halo multiplayer maps will all be included in the package. Not sure how that's difficult to understand.

 

[LTWheels]

So no firefight then?

 

[TheSlySoul]

Everything in the story unlocked? No library then!

 

[Schryver]

Almost forgot. Please put ROCKET RACE playlists in there 343

 

[RetroStu]

This really isn't that complicated.

You have three ports, one anniversary edition, and a basic loader which allows you to mix and match missions from the various campaigns.

The anniversary edition game (Halo 2) will have all the levels form Halos 1, 3, and 4 available in its multiplayer mode. Six maps will be receiving the anniversary edition treatment.

Haven't any of you played a PC FPS before? The concept of moving a map from one game to another shouldn't be that farfetched.

This isn't a Halo 1 through 4 update. Think of it as Halo 2 Anniversary Edition bundled with a Halo 1 3 and 4 collection.

The first Halo Anniversary is included as well.

 

[Izuna]

So no firefight then?

Firefight was ODST and Reach.

 

[Digital-Hero]

Everything in the story unlocked? No library then!

20G Achievement - Complete Library in Master Collection

 

[Dabanton]

Halo 3 without those sharp jaggies will be heavenly.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Watching the IGN video.

Hope someone plays a bit of a campaign from H2A.

BTW, not sure if this was asked but are the terminal stuff from Halo 4 on disc or still need to be downloaded?

 

[NullPointer]

So no firefight then?

That was Reach and ODST, so nope.

Dunno about Spartan Ops yet though, not that its quite the same thing. Still, there were some gems in there and great co-op times to be had.

 

[Turboclese]

Awe Hang'ém High. One of my Fav maps of all time.

 

[robotrock]

oh man i don't even care about halo that much but this made me excited

 

[User 73706]

Are you keeping Skulls hidden or can they be toggled off the bat in H2A?

Is it a locked 60FPS?

Is the soundtrack getting a remaster like with CEA?

Are you using launch builds of the games for multi? For example, 1.0 versus 1.5 for Halo 2, or 1.0 versus 1.1 for Halo 4?

 

[EroticSushi]

They're showing the game off right now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Bpc1XFkAQ

 

[E92 M3]

Hmm, seems like playlists have Halo games within them. I'm guessing I can just play Halo 2 without having to chance playing others? Every Halo game has its own skillset jumping game to game every match might be tough lol.

 

[Green Yoshi]

Poor Third-Parties. Who buys this collection, won't need another game anytime soon.

Great fan-service, too bad I don't like the series.