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Phil Spencer: Still have flagship games in development; "new IP critical"
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I think it was a riff. I believe at the end of the trailer it said your Journey begins 2014, and there was a robed Master Chief walking around in the desert.
Syphon Filter
Member
Why would anyone want a rushed Halo this year? I rather them take their time. I was happy Driveclub got delayed so they can have more time to make sure it's right.
Black Mantis
Member
No, that scene doesn't appear in H2. Also, the metal bird is Forerunner in its design, so the trailer was definitely for H5 (or whatever they end up calling it).
SwiftDeath
Member
Well not to fuel fires on either side but I am genuinely disappointed Halo 5 isn't hitting 2014. Apparently it was obvious to everyone it wasn't happening this year but I was still under the impression it was coming. Was planning on getting an XB1 probably summertime to play Halo in the fall/winter
Now I'm probably waiting until next year. May break down and buy a used one for cheaps if PvZ is as fun as it looks though
QB could be neat and I love Fable. But after Fable 3, all of the known info and Microsofts love for microtransactions, I'm more than worried. Other than that I'd like to see a new Viva Pinata, though I'm sure it will be a f2p game with heavy SmartGlass integration or something (I don't need an Xbox One for that).
Every other already known exclusive (new or old) IP does nothing for me, I really couldn't care less. So yeah, please show us some new interesting IPs Microsoft. I want to have a reason to hype myself for a new machine. All that money sure can't be just for time exclusivity on some CoD DLC, can it?
Every other already known exclusive (new or old) IP does nothing for me, I really couldn't care less. So yeah, please show us some new interesting IPs Microsoft. I want to have a reason to hype myself for a new machine. All that money sure can't be just for time exclusivity on some CoD DLC, can it?
No love for Halo 2?
But mainly how can the delay be anything but a good thing? People were complaining about it only getting two years, and they were right to. Three is much, much better.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
There has been a lot of movement within 343 the past couple of months.
I wouldn't be shocked that the original plan was to have Halo 5 this year, but decided to start fresh and have a coherent development process with creative heads completely fulfill their visions without competing with the previous direction.
SwiftDeath
Member
Why should a title not be delayed indefinitely so that it's an infinitely better game? Yes I do want a better game and I prefer the delay over rushing it out but that doesn't stop me from being disappointed. I am both ok with the driveclub being delayed and disappointed it is doing so. Am I mad at the developers or publishers? No just honestly disappointed.
And Halo 2 eh. I loved the game but I've played it before and depending on how the MP is done I could see myself getting into it. I'm more a Halo 3 kind of guy.
With Halo 5 I'd at least be happy with the campaign I'm sure. Already played through Halo 2's campaign multiple times so while a remake will be nice it's not super exciting
Syphon Filter
Member
Crackdown 3 is coming...
Pretty much. Also, a delay doesn't guarantee a good product. But there was definitely something mismanaged given the way they touted DC and the ps plus version coming at launch.
SwiftDeath
Member
And I can't wait
Wish it was earlier too though but I'll have an XB1 sometime in 2015 at latest so I guess 2016 is fine
Of course there's going to be media coverage and you're the one complaining so...
Interesting. Didn't really think about this. He aboslutely could be referring to the live action stuff. Great catch!
BUT WHAT ABOUT THOSE THAT BOUGHT THEIR SHINY BOXES LAST YEAR TO PLAY HALO LATER THIS YEAR
It really isn't a big deal. I understand Halo 2 not being the strongest for a lot of fans. If they keep the MP as is then H2A will be an excellent appetizer till H5
Syphon Filter
Member
Yea but it has a higher chance of being better than if it had less time. Halo 4 was believe to be rushed believe it or not and that was three years. Driveclub new screens is showing the benefit of more time.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves though. Do we even know if there was a delay? There has been a lot of wordplay going on, and no one is sure what was announced and what the trailer represents. May be Halo 5 was never planned for 2014. May be they were referring to the anniversary edition all along and allowing us to mislead ourselves. It's all very confusing.
Your disappointment is still valid. A game you expected to see, isn't coming this year. But that may not be because it was delayed. It may have never been the plan.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Friends, why are we fighting?
Be calm and joyous in the knowledge that Crackdown 3 is in development.
Be calm and joyous in the knowledge that Crackdown 3 is in development.
because of the teaser
i dont mind though because im happy that 343 gets another year to work on halo 5
2014 is packed anyway. quantum break,sunset,forza horizon + destiny and some other third party titles will make the wait easier
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Crackdown 1 was great but 2 did nothing for me so of all the new announcements the only exciting thing is H2 for me.
SwiftDeath
Member
Eh I think it's hard to argue that MS didn't do the E3 trailer in such a way so as to suggest that Halo 5 was coming out 2014. They could very well have known it would be a 2015 product so not a delay but that trailer was obviously intended to make fans think it was coming 2014. I could totally see that they never intended it for 2014 but that's not what they intended the masses to believe in any measure. It was a smart move to be fair
Yes that fact alone cements my purchase of an XB1 at some point
Yeah, I was originally in the "He meant just Halo 2 or at least some sort of Halo" camp and then I was like...wait a minute.
yes , the media coverage will be because no one cares.... Obviously.
I can't wait for the headlines :
"Halo 5 delayed for another Year..... Meh no biggie"
SEGAvangelist
Member
It was delayed once for a year already?
Did you see the post I made in the locked megathread about the guy PMing me in response to two questions I had? The first was about whether it would be 1080p and 60 fps.
But the second question was about what I bolded here:
Asked him what he meant by that, and he said he couldn't really say, but he said they were doing a ton with it.
I can't remember if it was then or later that he mentioned something about an alternate ending and all that. THAT gets me excited. I think he means that Campaign is getting a complete rehaul, which sounds exciting as hell.
EDIT: Here we are:
I can't find where he talks about the alternate ending.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Entirely understandable. As much as I love CD2, it clearly wasn't as good as CD1. It had some great ideas though, all of which I'm hoping they'll build upon in CD3 and with it coming in 2016, it seems MS are giving it all the development time it needs compared to the 8 months CD2 got.
As for H2A, I'm pretty pumped for that too. I just hope the multiplayer is intact from OG H2.
As it should, it's a fantastic series. I can't wait to see what a proper development cycle with deliver on considerably more powerful hardware.
It is hard to take you seriously with such a questionable post history. I doubt that you really care about a Halo release, but more about to create this faux-outcry and somehow try to spin this into something that isnt a thing.
Yeah I agree that they were misleading. In fact I'm still quite annoyed by it. I'm just saying that a debate on the impact of "the delay" is moot, because we don't know if a delay even happened,
Titanfall bundle confirmed by Kotaku. They say confirmed to be connected to MS and MS hunting the leaker.
http://kotaku.com/massive-xbox-one-rumor-dump-is-filled-with-juicy-detail-1512616526
I wonder who those inside sources must be heh.
http://kotaku.com/massive-xbox-one-rumor-dump-is-filled-with-juicy-detail-1512616526
I wonder who those inside sources must be heh.
ntkrnl did say that they were doing everything they could to make this a good game. Like, people involved get huge bonuses if it's a success, and they're giving it ample time to be developed. They're giving this particular game some especial attention to make sure it comes out right, so I'm hopeful.
You should be excited that it is rumored to be back in the hands of Dave Jones, who created the 1st one and had nothing to do with the second one.
And how is your post history to spin in defense? Is that really the path you wanna take this . when I am civil in this discussion.
I am not a big halo guy by any stretch, but I do find this discussion very interesting as this being the most influential exclusive in NA.
I do own xb1 . Haven't hooked it up yet as we are moving and my gaming room is overly loaded and will hook up in our new house.
SwiftDeath
Member
Wow I saw him say a ton of shit extra but thought it'd be MP stuff. Campaign stuff is interesting. Maybe side story of arbiter? Or something
That sounds like a buy from me then. Thanks for aggregating the posts btw
Ok now I don't know what to believe lol. Maybe bundle exists but no limited edition console?
Yeah that was the best news for me personally. That MS was behind trying to make CD3 a stellar game as it seemed like CD2 was not really pushed to excel imo
lol bish and jason besties
Miles Quaritch
Member
A 2 year dev cycle with Dave Jones involved in some capacity has me very excited. I really can't wait until they reveal it.
Massive grain of salt needed. Morty says the bundle was planned, but got axed.
https://twitter.com/atPeteDodd/status/428982417680912384
Who would you believe? Take your pick!
SEGAvangelist
Member
I hope this is true. I imagine the game will at least have a much larger budget than the previous 2 games.
yankeehater
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No you are freaking about about it because you have made countless posts about it. It is odd to see such a hardcore Sony fan so concerned about the release date for a Halo game.
According to the leaker, Microsoft really wants crackdown 3 to be a great game. I have a feeling they are trying to turn it into their open world franchise now that open world games seem to be whats in right now. He said there were large incentives for the game to be really good. Plus it seems to be getting proper development time.
Countless post? WTF. Do have a problem with this conversation? PM a mod and if this makes you feel uneasy, get a dog.
Plus Dave Jones.
Well, for starters I avoid trolling and try to do some actual research in the thing Im interested in knowing. Console wars are dumb.
If you have been following, after the Halo trailer at E3, nobody, from the developers to the publisher, wanted to confirm if it was the next Halo or even some kind of spin-off. It has been the discussion for months. The studio that created the trailer, Axis, uploaded the same trailer but this time it had Halo 5 at the endthe video was deleted, but can still be found through other sources. We now knew that the Halo trailer at E3 was edited. Then there are some other sources, such as environment artists and narrative designers who gave away that they were working on Halo 5. So why the secrecy? Because everything pointed to Halo 5.
Now the leak happens, leaker says that H2 remake is coming. Well, now it makes more sense why the E3 trailer was so vague and why nobody really wanted to say what it was. That trailer also noted that The Halo journey continues, which could mean anything, the statement is vague enough to point out that all kinds of Halo games will continue on the XB1. Frankie, who visits HaloGAF (Not often enough, but that is another matter) does not beat around the bush about Halobut even he did not once give us a nudge that the trailer was for Halo 5, even after the Axis video and other sources confirmed it. They wanted to keep this a surprise, because H2 will have its 10th anniversaryand that is a big deal to Halo fans, its one of the games that defined the Xbox and nobody is going to cry spilt milk for a HD remake of it.
Is ntkrnl still alive? Post if you're okayMassive grain of salt needed. Morty says the bundle was planned, but got axed.
https://twitter.com/atPeteDodd/status/428982417680912384
Who would you believe? Take your pick!
Look alive, soldier! This is old news! ntkrnl is one of us now
wut. Since when?
Neutralfanboy
Banned
Having to wait several months for Halo 2 Anniversary is going to hurt but now they have no excuses in regards to Halo 5. It better be great or else.