|OFFICIAL| Halo 3 Beta Blowout


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Im will be on Larry and it will be good to have you back :D

man its been getting really boring without the neowin guys there :(

I should be there too, hopefully. See you then!

Nice. Going to bed in a few minutes, so although I am definitely sleeping in, I should be up by 1 PM the latest. :laugh:

Sad thing is I am not kidding, I am so sleeping in.

Heheh while braving the dangerous wastelands known as the intrawebs i came across this

http://useruploads.mythica.org/cgi-bin/wat...amp;sid=2509295 - Click the "watch video in browser" option :)

:laugh: this guy claims to be good and even though he does win the overall game he DIES alot and in most instance the way in which he dies is very funny just pay attention at his third death at like 48 seconds in the video and i don't use the word owned very often nor do i use it lightly but there he gets owned and big time :shifty: and then in many other instances through out this vid his death animations are hilarious :p ...

:laugh: notice from 3:17 to like 3:30 in the vid how he randomly shoots at walls and throws grenades like a moron all because he doesn't realize that someone is either above him or below him and is getting confused by his radar...

hehe this vid made me laugh :rolleyes:

Heheh while braving the dangerous wastelands known as the intrawebs i came across this

http://useruploads.mythica.org/cgi-bin/wat...amp;sid=2509295 - Click the "watch video in browser" option :)

:laugh: this guy claims to be good and even though he does win the overall game he DIES alot and in most instance the way in which he dies is very funny just pay attention at his third death at like 48 seconds in the video and i don't use the word owned very often nor do i use it lightly but there he gets owned and big time :shifty: and then in many other instances through out this vid his death animations are hilarious :p ...

:laugh: notice from 3:17 to like 3:30 in the vid how he randomly shoots at walls and throws grenades like a moron all because he doesn't realize that someone is either above him or below him and is getting confused by his radar...

hehe this vid made me laugh :rolleyes:

lol, yea, that guy is not very good at all. Some pretty pathetic play at the beginning and he just lucked out at the end :p :laugh:

HOLY ****!!

Sorry, but guys, looks at this:

My friend got the newest issue of Gamepro (Issue 226/July 07) and it has some new info.

Sorry for the crappy picture quality, had to use webcam....and sorry for the wall o' text. :D

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/Cover.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/Issue.jpg

Quoted from the article:

Weapons

Magnum - The Magnum is much improved since Halo 2, dishing out slower, more punishing shots. But it's still not back to Halo 1 strength, as the clip currently carries just eight rounds and you can't zoom in. Still a nice, precise choice for dual-wield combos.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/magnum.jpg

Energy Sword - The infamous Sword gets two tweaks aimed at balancing its overwhelming power. One change is a brief weapon-switch delay. The second adjustment is more controversial: the Energy Sword now has an ammo meter that depletes with each attack, which keeps players from hoarding it indefinitely.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/sword.jpg

Vehicles

Wraith - The lumbering Covenant Wraith returns with a new player-operated secondary turret. It's helpful for driving off boarding attempts.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/wraith.jpg

Brute Chopper - This ugly, jagged Brute Chopper looks like something Firefly's Reavers might drive into battle. Its twin cannons nad heavy, blade-like chassis can pulverize lesser vehicles in a nanosecond.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Han...rutechopper.jpg

Equipment

Radar Jammer - Hurl this item into a fight and watch as chaos and confusion engulf friend and foe alike. The jammer scrambles the radar of all nearby players and triggers disco-like light flashes to further disorient your prey.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Han...radarjammer.jpg

Maps

Shrine - A UNSC battle cruiser looms menacingly over Shrine's sprawling sand dunes. Shrine is the largest map ever to appear in a Halo game, so Bungie put a key emphasis on vehicle-on-vehicle combat. Shrine has few ties to older Halo 2 maps, but its massive size recalls Relic.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/shrine.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/shrine2.jpg

Epitaph - Epitaph is an arcane Forerunner cathedral-like structure that towers above the surrounding wasteland. The central killing floor is crisscrossed with elevated walkways, exterior hallways, and lifts. It's a spiritual successor to Halo 2 maps like Colossus, Gemini, and Midship.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/epitaph.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/epitaph2.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/epitaph3.jpg

Last Resort - Zanzibar, one of Halo 2's most beloved maps, has been rebuilt and rechristened Last Resort for Halo 3. This industrial site is almost twice as big, with a less cluttered internal layout and more paths into the flag room.

Secret Map - Bungie sneakily sent us two mysterious concept paintings labeled only as "Work in Progress Map." We see the icey motif and pray for a new Lockout, but only Bungie knows the truth.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Han...ysterylevel.jpg

Customization

Create a Spartan:

Tired of staring at Master Chief's ugly mug? Halo 3's online mode offers new armor permutations that allow players to customize their personas from head to toe. Will the Covenant Elite player models be eligible for similar upgrades? Only Bungie knows.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/custom.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/custom1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/custom2.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/custom3.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/Hank101/custom4.jpg

SOURCE: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessag...;topic=35705084

User: Go32111

That is freakin insane! So the rumours about new armour were true!

EDIT - More Shots

http://aycu38.webshots.com/image/15997/200...03088687_rs.jpg

Edited by Gamerhomie

Wow, that looks pretty cool. I hope they turn this into a good game after all. I've never been a huge fan of Halo games, each one just seems like what the previous should have been, but it looks like they've got it right finally.

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