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[mikekennyb]

Just added the GAF Firefight tag, looking forward to playing with everybody!

EDIT: Dang, it's full. Didn't tell me that when I added on my PC tho. Anyway, anybody who wants to jump in on some Firefight action let me know. GT is Baron Bruner

 

[Dead Man Typing]

I held a copy in my hands today... (working in a shop) Can't believe I have to wait til Tuesday.

At least I have Wednesday off.

 

[S1kkZ]

So what do you think of it now?

its a nice touch, but nothing more. the storm is only happening in the beginning (i think). there is nothing more to it.

 

[oatmeal]

Need more impressions, please.

How's the sound in the game?

Pffft...I don't get the bottom of the page. Eff that.

 

[Hootie]

You should be able to. They'll even give you a snazy pre-order case with a Johnson code in it.

Yeah Best Buy just has a dummy case on the shelf for 5 dollars. The Johnson code is in the case.

Sweet. I'll be heading over to BB tomorrow

 

[soldat7]

So reviews tonight at midnight

Spoiler

?

 

[Cant0na]

So reviews tonight at midnight

Spoiler

?

halo3 was noon

 

[SPACECADET]

this game snuck up on me. pre-ordered it today.

 

[imtehman]

so i just got the game is it safe for me to play single player while still on xboxlive?

 

[big ander]

GAH my Hollywood Video even admitted to having the game in back, but they wouldn't sell it.
Commence Operation Hookers and Cash.

 

[SpudBud]

so i just got the game is it safe for me to play single player while still on xboxlive?

Yes, if it's a legit copy.

 

[imtehman]

Yes, if it's a legit copy.

KK FA SHO mines is legit

 

[Sai-kun]

Wow! My store wasn't doing a midnight launch (I work at GameStop), and I was about to settle for a regular copy from another store nearby, and one of the guys there was gonna cancel his collectors edition and hold it for me for the midnight launch. Day has been made!

 

[FrankT]

So reviews hit tonight eh?

 

[zumphry]

!!Potential Spoilers!!(music track names!!):
I haven't been following the thread for the past few days so this might be old, but Sumthing Digital has small bits from tracks from the Halo 3: ODST OST on their website. Though, you might get spoiled by the titles of the tracks. Hopefully I won't get stoned for posting this.

Checked Bungie.net and HBO and didn't see anything there. According to google(?), they were just posted 21 or so hours ago. :/

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Wow! My store wasn't doing a midnight launch (I work at GameStop), and I was about to settle for a regular copy from another store nearby, and one of the guys there was gonna cancel his collectors edition and hold it for me for the midnight launch. Day has been made!

Mmmm... Midnight Launch... worth a $20 TRU rebate card and cool action figure?

Gah, I unno... I think I'm past the point in my life where I can do midnight launches.

 

[Sai-kun]

Mmmm... Midnight Launch... worth a $20 TRU rebate card and cool action figure?

Gah, I unno... I think I'm past the point in my life where I can do midnight launches.

Well my other option was waiting til they open Tuesday at 10, and only having like 2 hours to play before class

 

[MrDaravon]

If I wasn't getting the CE, I'd be all over that TRU deal. TRU in general is crazy with the gift cards lately on day 1 game purchases. They did a $10 one for the new Mario & Luigi DS game this week, $15 one for Scribblenauts, a either $20 or $30 one for Batman, etc. If my store was doing a midnight launch I'd be tempted to go just to get it out of the way so I could just wake up and immediately play it but oh well. I took off Tuesday-Sunday, so I don't have some of the school/work related issues that you guys do.

Also I completely love Gamestop.com game comments.

By: A Customer Date: Thursday, Sep 17, 2009
HALO 3 ODST is going to be the best game ever online, and campain but the bad part is that they took off DUEL WEAPONS (2 guns) yea now your wondering that the game is going to suck without it. But it's not going to suck because the silenced pistol that the ODST have can hit thru enemy armor so there is hope for the game to be great if you don't believe me you can download it from the Xbox Marketplace called behind the HALO something like that, and it will tell you what features they put in the game.And how they made it

And the bolded comment on this one is probably the best laugh I've had all day.

By: DustinVols Date: Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009
Despite what you may have heard from friend and family that this game will suck or bores you within a few days, this game is a masterpiece. As you have probably seen this game deals with a lot of stealth and more in-depth gameplay as you learn more about the Halo universe. This game will open doors that you may or may not have heard of before. So if you are really into the series this is highly recommended. If you are looking for a good shooter with good story also highly recommended. I was disappointed in some previous reviews i've heard/seen already because of one reason..THEY HAVENT PLAYED IT YET! I was lucky enough to test out firefight mode at the Gamestop ODST Tour! And it was AMAZING! Its a beautiful beautiful thing. Teamwork is crucial and the new medals and more in-depth post game carnage report tells you everything you've wanted to know for some time! What enemies you've killed, what type of enemy, how many, vehicle kills, new medals (assists,needler,etc) and more! They've really outdone themselves this time! So as ODST drops in a few days keep this in mind. You are your own judge as to what games you like. If you like Halo then this game is for you and if not please STOP posting or giving bad reviews if you havent played it or just because Halo isnt your cup of tea. Enjoy! And feel free to ask your local gamestop about their midnight launch!

:lol :lol

 

[Blueblur1]

Today the internet is ripe with stupid people and the things they post. :lol

 

[big ander]

Tried another Gamestop, this one admitted to having the game, but wouldbonly sell it to me for $7 million to compensate for lawsuits.
They also said that a guy in France was fined 13 million just for having the game, and that playing the game on Live, even a legit copy, would bring the wrath of the banhammer. :/
Target's next on my list.

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Tried another Gamestop, this one admitted to having the game, but wouldbonly sell it to me for $7 million to compensate for lawsuits.
They also said that a guy in France was fined 13 million just for having the game, and that playing the game on Live, even a legit copy, would bring the wrath of the banhammer. :/
Target's next on my list.

Why in blue hell would you try Gamestop? Local shops > TRU > Target, in that order.

 

[Plywood]

Today the internet is ripe with stupid people and the things they post. :lol

But the doors. ...I may not have heard them!

 

[Blueblur1]

Tried another Gamestop, this one admitted to having the game, but wouldbonly sell it to me for $7 million to compensate for lawsuits.
They also said that a guy in France was fined 13 million just for having the game, and that playing the game on Live, even a legit copy, would bring the wrath of the banhammer. :/
Target's next on my list.

Morons, they are.

 

[Sai-kun]

I wish there were local shops around Chicago :/

 

[Blueblur1]

I wish there were local shops around Miami :/

Fixed. :/

 

[Mark V]

So reviews hit tonight eh?

Nope, tomorrow night.

 

[ToyMachine228]

If anyone in Broome County, NY has found anyone selling ODST...PM me please.

 

[Kibbles]

GameTrailers just put up a shit ton of ODST videos. You sure it's not midnight tonight?

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/halo-3-odst/10364

 

[big ander]

I wish there were local shops around Chicago :/

This. The only shops around me ar BB, Gamestop, Target, Blockbuster, and Holly wood video. No mom and pop stores at all.

 

[Hazimov]

Road to Reconz.. two more to go.

 

[The Librarian]

Road to Reconz.. two more to go.

What happened to your impressions?

 

[DancingJesus]

HYPPPPPPPPPPE

 

[big ander]

Road to Reconz.. two more to go.

Don't tell me where they are, but are the Mythic 2.0 skulls hard to find?

 

[Rogosh]

Speaking of recon... Does anyone else find it a little disconcerting that there is an achievement to complete set 4 in 4 player firefight on heroic and the highest set # from bungie in the latest tourney they put up in the weekly update was 2? Don't get me wrong, I understand completing the vidmaster achievements is meant to be challenging, but those results surprised me. I guess you must really have to go through those waves fast to complete that.

 

[Sibylus]

What happened to your impressions?

He's forgotten all about them after visiting the achievement brothel.

 

[Slightly Live]

Anyone know if the Halo 3 Map Pack achievements are available in the Map disC with ODST? I may be out of the loop regarding the answer.

 

[zumphry]

Anyone know if the Halo 3 Map Pack achievements are available in the Map disC with ODST? I may be out of the loop regarding the answer.

The second disc with ODST shows up as regular Halo 3 in regards to achievements and other things.

 

[Slightly Live]

The second disc with ODST shows up as regular Halo 3 in regards to achievements and other things.

Then I'm a happy camper then.

 

[Mr.Squirrel]

When will reviews be up? Pretty sure I'm getting this day 1. I FUCKING LOVE Q4

 

[big ander]

Anyone know if the Halo 3 Map Pack achievements are available in the Map disC with ODST? I may be out of the loop regarding the answer.

The second disc is literally Halo 3. The full game, minus campaign, plus 13 dlc/new maps.

 

[Kibbles]

IGN put up a headshot montage. ODST looks soo good.

 

[Blueblur1]

Don't tell me where they are, but are the Mythic 2.0 skulls hard to find?

Stay away from YouTube. I was easily able to find videos showing said skulls. With that said, nothing trumps Sandbox's skull.

 

[big ander]

Stay away from YouTube. I was easily able to find videos showing said skulls. With that said, nothing trumps Sandbox's skull.

Alright. Yeah Sandbox was hard. I even coaxed hints out of friends, and it still took me forever.

Spoiler

So many teleporters were lost.

 

[Treo360]

props to GhaleonEB

Spoiler

for being in the credits

 

[DancingJesus]

Just watched the end of the Gamespot hour tour. They seemed to like a lot.

props to GhaleonEB

Spoiler

for being in the credits

That's crazy

 

[zumphry]

Stay away from YouTube. I was easily able to find videos showing said skulls. With that said, nothing trumps Sandbox's skull.

I have my own suspicion of where the Longshore skull is at, and the Heretic skull shouldn't be too hard to find(unless it's only possible to get if you get outside of the map, and run to the sun in the skybox :lol ).

 

[Treo360]

The flashbacks really worked out well, as did the visuals, i had my doubts looking at the screenshots, but when you play it it just feels right.

Short but well worth it. The campaign was paced just right, and too be honest there really wasn't a segment where I just wanted it to end (Cortana I'm looking at you!)

 

[GhaleonEB]

IGN put up a headshot montage. ODST looks soo good.

http://i34.tinypic.com/2z5rocy.gif

That vid is simply joyful. Been adding these movies to the top of the OP, I'll do a bigger round up later tonight and park'em in their own section.

I love these last few days of pre-release. Impressions, the steady flow of media, counting down for the midnight launch. Feels like Christmas is comin'.

 

[Mark V]

GameTrailers just put up a shit ton of ODST videos. You sure it's not midnight tonight?

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/halo-3-odst/10364

Aye, and those vids aren't reviews.

 

[DancingJesus]

Do we have an exact time for the reviews?

Midnight?