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Joystiq: Halo being remade by Saber Interactive, release November 15 (rumour)

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/...ombat-evolved-remake-coming-this-holiday.aspx

Gameinformer says joystiq is right and it uses new assets.

The original Halo game is being reworked with new visual assets.

Joystiq reports that previous rumors regarding a Halo: Combat Evolved remake are in fact true. According to the information obtained, the game does not use the original visuals upgraded into a higher resolution, but instead features all new art to take advantage of the 360's capabilities.

It is believed that the remake is under construction at Saber Interactive, most recently the team that worked on TimeShift. The remade installment of Microsoft's sci-fi shooter is expected to arrive on November 15, 2011 – ten years to the day of its original launch.
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Saber? I was under the impression that 343 Industries was working on that... Perhaps they're doing a new installment entirely?
 
Sorry for my naivety, but why is GAF upset that Saber is making the original?

Are they terribad at making games?
 
AWESOME.
Orayn said:
Saber? I was under the impression that 343 Industries was working on that... Perhaps they're doing a new installment entirely?
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Yup, that's what most folks are speculating.
 
claviertekky said:
Sorry for my naivety, but why is GAF upset that Saber is making the original?

Are they terribad at making games?
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Lackluster doesn't even begin to describe their portfolio.
thezerofire said:
All they need to do is upgrade the visuals, put some new control schemes in, and add online matchmaking. Don't touch anything else.
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I wouldn't mind a balance upgrade to make the pistol less godly and the assault rifle less useless. An option for destructible vehicles would also be appreciated.
 
Orayn said:
Lackluster doesn't even begin to describe their portfolio.

I wouldn't mind a balance upgrade to make the pistol less godly and the assault rifle less useless. An option for destructible vehicles would also be appreciated.
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So this would be the equivalent of Treyarch working on the remake of the original Call of Duty?

Hmm. Not sure if want.
 
Multiplayer co-op for sure, but don't be expecting the Halo 1 multiplayer to be included.
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Orayn said:
Lackluster doesn't even begin to describe their portfolio.

I wouldn't mind a balance upgrade to make the pistol less godly and the assault rifle less useless. An option for destructible vehicles would also be appreciated.
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But its not like they are creating a new game, if I understand all the rumors its Halo 1 with new assets and integration with XBL

That is far different then creating a new ip from scratch
 
Orayn said:
Lackluster doesn't even begin to describe their portfolio.

I wouldn't mind a balance upgrade to make the pistol less godly and the assault rifle less useless. An option for destructible vehicles would also be appreciated.
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maybe upgrade the AR

they better not dare touch that pistol
 
I would love a Halo remake with the exact same mechanics just better textures. Similar to how Perfect Dark was ported.

The problem is November 15 launch is too funny. Halo going up against Assassins Creed, Skyrim and the next COD. It might be a remake but I don't think MS would want to go up against AAA third-party games like that.
 
thezerofire said:
I don't think anyone would buy it if it didn't have online multiplayer. That's really all it was missing in the first place.
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Well, if they remade the assets and approached Halo 1 like a Halo:Reach mod, multiplayer should be built-in.
 
It seems unlikely that Microsoft would set the Reach and CEmake against each other in the multiplayer wars, yeah? Seems like CEmake might not get XBL matchmaking just to keep Reach as the star player.
 
Orayn said:
Saber? I was under the impression that 343 Industries was working on that... Perhaps they're doing a new installment entirely?
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That's my guess. Makes sense, I guess. No point building a studio to solely work on new Halo games, and then have their first title a remake of the original.

Day 1 purchase, of course.
 
Kimosabae said:
If they use Reach assets, I'll avoid it like the plague. I want Halo:CE's physics engine more than anything else.
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They would use new assets but the Reach engine? Halo CE's physics engine will never return.
 
Detox said:
The problem is November 15 launch is too funny. Halo going up against Assassins Creed, Skyrim and the next COD. It might be a remake but I don't think MS would want to go up against AAA third-party games like that.
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Because a 10th Anniversary Halo release is not AAA?
 
Wait, Saber did the Battle: Los Angeles game? LOL! Though, to be fair, the PC version of that game has some of the nicest texture work I've ever seen, so if they're ONLY touching the art, MAYBE it won't be so bad.
 
Honestly not bothered if there is no MP. I can see SI screwing up the mechanics of the original and it not being recognisable to the original from a gameplay standpoint.

And if MP is in, will there even been long-term support? I doubt it, unless 343i manage the playlists.
 
miladesn said:
Read it again...
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I did. I'm not missing anything. It doesn't say that Joystiq's rumors are true; it says that Joystiq is reporting (three months ago) that previous rumors (also from three months ago) are true.
 
markatisu said:
Because a 10th Anniversary Halo release is not AAA?
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MS wouldn't want to be stepping on the toes of third parties especially those 3 franchises. Which is one of the reasons why their flagship games Halo, Gears, Fable, Forza all release around September - October. I don't see a Halo remake being as enticing as a new COD, Assassins Creed or Elder Scrolls.
 
I still lan Halo 1 on the og boxes and I really hope they keep the TSK and have some of the glitches that made the game amazing.

I'd love to lan it on the 360 if it's good.
 
Hypertrooper said:
Halo: Reach DLC: Combat Evolved confirmed! I'm the only one, who thinks it will be a DLC for Reach?
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Pretty much. But i think the remake will come with the Reach multiplayer on a second disc. Included will be a few remade maps from Halo 1 which will become DLC for Halo Reach.
 
Genesis Knight said:
It seems unlikely that Microsoft would set the Reach and CEmake against each other in the multiplayer wars, yeah? Seems like CEmake might not get XBL matchmaking just to keep Reach as the star player.
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You don't think the reach players would switch? I know its only been a year, but COD players move on yearly.
 
Benjamin1981 said:
Pretty much. But i think the remake will come with the Reach multiplayer on a second disc. Included will be a few remade maps from Halo 1 which will become DLC for Halo Reach.
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Something like this with no bloom would be perfect for Halo. Just to get rid of the horrible taste Reach left.
 
Dani said:
They would use new assets but the Reach engine? Halo CE's physics engine will never return.
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If that's true, that's a major disappointment for me. I'd have to close the door on this franchise for good.
 
Father_Brain said:
I did. I'm not missing anything. It doesn't say that Joystiq's rumors are true; it says that Joystiq is reporting (three months ago) that previous rumors (also from three months ago) are true.
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are in fact true, According to the information obtained,
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