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Halo: Spartan Assault confirmed for Windows Phone 8 - Developed by Vanguard Games
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Delusibeta
Banned
So, no support for phone OSes anyone uses, nor any support for any computer OS anyone uses (or, more to the point, availability outside of a web store that no-one uses). Good luck with that, Microsoft.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
No one uses Windows 8 huh?
Plenty of people use those platforms. But sure, keep on with those hyperboles if it makes you feel edgy.
Frustrated_me
Member
lol
clay_ghost
Member
Seriously not sure why they did not even try to ask the big publishers to port their games to WP.
And xbox live certification takes too long for WP, they can announce something that is already out on IOS and takes more than a year to port them.......
I think all the blog /sites about Wp like wpcentral did help somewhat to wake him up.
snoopeasystreet
Member
I don't think the things I I like about Halo really transfer to a top down game. To me, Halo is about targeting key points on enemies in order to dispatch them quickly. Head-shotting a grunt/elite, hitting a shielded jackals hand or a hunter's soft spot all require precise aiming on the x and y axis with movement on the x,y and z. A top down perspective seems like it'll just be "pump bullets into guys until they have no hit points left". A game like Fallout with targeted shooting seems more like it'd encapsulate the feel of halo combat while keeping everything else on 2 axes.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Perfect, just when I ditched my windows phone for an iphone...
Delusibeta
Banned
Yeah, it's hyperbole, except for the "nobody uses Windows Store" comment. Has it broke a million dollars revenue generated yet? Last I heard it hadn't cracked $200k. But certainly, the Windows Phone OS is a distant third, plus WP8 means they're effectively starting from zero again, and Windows 8 is doing worse than Vista last I heard, so making an exclusive to those platforms sounds a bit dumb.
clay_ghost
Member
You are wrong about windows 8 , it sold about the same as 7.
http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-more-than-100-million-windows-8-licenses-sold-7000014957/
They are starting at zero again for wp, some wp 7 games cannot even run on wp8 LOL
HigherLevel
Member
The art style looks more like Halo than Halo 4 did.
a secret-boss
Banned
sweet. first Surface game I'll get
Give it time. A WP8 8 month exclusive is perfect for this, then when Halo 5 rumblings start, release for the two other larger ecosystems. Easy money.
So this is what Halo Wars became huh? Interesting premise.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
WP community have long waited for MS to give a bone to their own platform. Please read this and understand why this is bigger than just LAWL HALO PHONE:
http://www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-gaming-franchises-wp
Quicksilver4648
Member
This game will be a great addition for my Lumia 920. Though, I am still unsure on touch controls. I am glad that the Windows 8 version will be getting controller support soon after launch but first I would need to install Windows 8. Hopefully when Windows 8.1 gets fully shown this summer I fell motivated to install the OS.
Also, to everyone complaining about this game not coming to Android or iOS:
1. As a WP8 user we constantly get screwed by every mobile game developer. Only after their game has been out for 1 year or longer do they feel like eventually porting to us. Now you know what it feels like to see a quality game be announced but know that there is an excellent chance you'll never get it.
2. This game is Microsoft's attempt at promoting WP8 and W8. Microsoft doesn't need the money from sales of this game to turn a profit this quarter so they look at it more as an investment to the platform as a whole. If this game can convince even a handful of people to upgrade or increase satisfaction with Windows then Microsoft will be happy.
3. To those that say not many people will even have the capacity to play this game due to it being only on two platforms: Windows 8 has sold over 100 million licenses and Windows Phone 8 is growing in Market share.
Also, to everyone complaining about this game not coming to Android or iOS:
1. As a WP8 user we constantly get screwed by every mobile game developer. Only after their game has been out for 1 year or longer do they feel like eventually porting to us. Now you know what it feels like to see a quality game be announced but know that there is an excellent chance you'll never get it.
2. This game is Microsoft's attempt at promoting WP8 and W8. Microsoft doesn't need the money from sales of this game to turn a profit this quarter so they look at it more as an investment to the platform as a whole. If this game can convince even a handful of people to upgrade or increase satisfaction with Windows then Microsoft will be happy.
3. To those that say not many people will even have the capacity to play this game due to it being only on two platforms: Windows 8 has sold over 100 million licenses and Windows Phone 8 is growing in Market share.
Opus Angelorum
Member
lol
Shake Appeal
Member
Can't wait to spend more time with Palmer. Awesome character, just so fun.
The Real Napsta
Member
Windows 7/android release please
Um....Not really.
Windows phone has a 5.6% market share (since April) among smartphones OSes.
Windows 8 has a 3.8% share of the market (since may) of Computer OSes.
Microsoft is cutting out almost 95% of their potential market.
I know for a fact, that most people will NOT change OSs because of a game. Microsoft is leaving money on the table.
It is a dual stick shooter. The controls work really well - it detects if your thumbs are 'drifting' and keeps the control scheme centered to accomodate drift. Hard to explain, but it just works. You do things like double tap to theow grenades, board vehicles etc. Also supports M/k and yes there will be joypad support shortly after launch.
Also kind of weird that people are surprised we are supporting our own platforms first.
clay_ghost
Member
Using your logic Nintendo , Sony and Microsoft should just make games for every platform out there.
Wait i just realized that people are starting to get bitter /salty about a WP game :0
Good job MS , 1st step of making WP a more viable products.
Yup and MS need to solve this ASAP, i like the metro os but was (is?) thinking of changing to IOS if the next jump is as big as rumored.
I do have an itouch(3rd gen?)
This actually looks more like (and more fun like) halo than halo 4 to me lol
Good that you know most people. They need to start leveraging the platform. The WP8/Win8iecosystem is more important than make extra revenue from one game by releasing it on rival platforms.
Colonel Nasty
Member
You do know almost every PC purchased this year and for years to come is windows 8?
BigDaddyFatSack
Banned
This makes me want to get a Windows Phone. Too bad there are no useful apps for it compare to Android or iOS.
It's not surprising after you guys neglected WP for years.
Case in point: http://www.wpcentral.com/halo-waypoint-finally-updated-stats-halo-4
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Touch screens emulating analogue sticks, devoid of tactile feedback, are my nightmare. But with a GamePad this could be pretty great.
Alas, I won't be able to try it until the day I maybe upgrade to Win8.
Alas, I won't be able to try it until the day I maybe upgrade to Win8.
The Lamonster
Member
I can't play this on Windows 7?
What the fuck? Halo 2 Vista all over again.
I'd also like to complain about the choice of music in the trailer. I know we're now into a second trilogy but I'd very much prefer to hear those signature military drums and monks over some generic cinematic score.
What the fuck? Halo 2 Vista all over again.
I'd also like to complain about the choice of music in the trailer. I know we're now into a second trilogy but I'd very much prefer to hear those signature military drums and monks over some generic cinematic score.
Diablohead
Member
Well hopefully the xbox one runs windows 8 apps to some degree, would get more people to download it.
I used to agree with this. But the system we built for this works surprisingly well. Believe me, I have played plenty of games where my thumbs leave the surface, or the game simply doesn't understand my intent after my thumbs drift.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
Should have an MP mode where it is pretty much a MOBA, buy upgrades and abilities to your armor and weapons as you level. Grunts and Marines as the minions, would be awesome.
Do it MS!
Do it MS!
Hmm, they may want to consider revising that verb. Looks like a fun game, but I don't own a single win8 device.
I tried Windows 8 on my pc and promptly reinstalled Windows 7. Not sure how successful this game will be if locked to those platforms
dorkimoe
Gold Member
That looks awesome..
the amount of money that would make on tablets is crazy. They really need to release it. They can F2p the shit out of that probably
the amount of money that would make on tablets is crazy. They really need to release it. They can F2p the shit out of that probably
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
I really don't understand why this isn't on XBLA. :-/
Vanguard made Greed Corp and Gatling Gears on there already.
Vanguard made Greed Corp and Gatling Gears on there already.
lastflowers
Banned
which apps do you want? While the platform isn't at parity with android/ios, the widespread notion that it has no apps is becoming much harder to say every passing month.