Halo Reach Thread

[Hedon]

I was thinking Alan Wake would be the game of the year, but it seems like Halo Reach might take it based on the franchise popularity and the anticipation of this game.

[AbandonedTrolley]

I was thinking Alan Wake would be the game of the year, but it seems like Halo Reach might take it based on the franchise popularity and the anticipation of this game.

I think right now if anything was to sway me towards buying a 360 it would be AW due to the fact I prefer that kind of game to FPS, but that's personal preference. I know what you are saying though and I think there is more chance that Halo would pick up GOTY due to the history that the franchise has.

[Sethos]

I think right now if anything was to sway me towards buying a 360 it would be AW due to the fact I prefer that kind of game to FPS, but that's personal preference. I know what you are saying though and I think there is more chance that Halo would pick up GOTY due to the history that the franchise has.

Less swaying, more buying!

[Hedon]

I think right now if anything was to sway me towards buying a 360 it would be AW due to the fact I prefer that kind of game to FPS, but that's personal preference. I know what you are saying though and I think there is more chance that Halo would pick up GOTY due to the history that the franchise has.

Same here. I am all about AW.

[BajiRav]

Found this on Ars' review. Assuming this is default, somewhat puzzled by the change in melee.

[Emn1ty]

Found this on Ars' review. Assuming this is default, somewhat puzzled by the change in melee.

It doesn't look default to me.

[LingeringSoul]

Found this on Ars' review. Assuming this is default, somewhat puzzled by the change in melee.

That's going to mess me up big time. I'm so used to using B for melee and RB for reload. Hopefully you can remap the buttons.

I just read through Ars Technica's preview: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/04/refined-polished-punishing-ars-plays-halo-reach-multi.ars

Not a lot of new information, but it's still an interesting read. The new invulnerability time that they're adding to Juggernaut should it a little better (at present in Halo 3, you can shoot somebody even before they become Juggernaut, which makes it pretty ridiculous on small maps like Epitaph), but I would much rather have them do something about people getting kicked for accidental TKs. Juggernaut has become something of a joke within my group, since we always end up getting kicked because a stray grenade intended for the Juggernaut just happened to kill somebody else. And of course, the moron kicks without a second thought.

Can't wait for May 3rd :).

[AbandonedTrolley]

Less swaying, more buying!

Will see how the funds are at the end of this paypacket, if I cut down on the beer this month I should be able to get one (Y)

[Sikh]

I saw the reviews earlier today, like in the AM and i was very happy. Im excited for this game. Also those controls dont look default.

But, totally ready for this game. Super 4, Skate 3, MoH, Ghost Recon(if its not on PC) and Halo will bring me back to playing my 360.

[Hedon]

Will see how the funds are at the end of this paypacket, if I cut down on the beer this month I should be able to get one (Y)

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[Matthew S.]

That's going to mess me up big time. I'm so used to using B for melee and RB for reload. Hopefully you can remap the buttons.

I just read through Ars Technica's preview: http://arstechnica.c...reach-multi.ars

Not a lot of new information, but it's still an interesting read. The new invulnerability time that they're adding to Juggernaut should it a little better (at present in Halo 3, you can shoot somebody even before they become Juggernaut, which makes it pretty ridiculous on small maps like Epitaph), but I would much rather have them do something about people getting kicked for accidental TKs. Juggernaut has become something of a joke within my group, since we always end up getting kicked because a stray grenade intended for the Juggernaut just happened to kill somebody else. And of course, the moron kicks without a second thought.

Can't wait for May 3rd :).

So your the ass that keeps TK'ing me :p lol I kid

[AbandonedTrolley]

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Was only cut down, not cut out.... :D

[Smashing Pumpkin]

New ViDoc and information on the standard, limited and collectors editions posted.

[LingeringSoul]

So your the ass that keeps TK'ing me :p lol I kid

Possibly ;). I'm also the guy who gets to nine kills and then gets kicked because of a stray grenade, lol. I've lost track of how many times that has happened.

New ViDoc and information on the standard, limited and collectors editions posted.

Limited Edition and Legendary Edition detailed here: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/halo-reach-special-editions-confirmed-including-150-legendar/

As much as I love Halo, I think I might just stick with the regular edition for this one (or maybe I'll take the middle ground and get the Limited Edition). That weird statue is just going to take up space in my closet like all of the other limited edition junk before it. That said, the flaming helmet looks hilarious. It would stick out like a sore thumb, but it's still hilarious :).

[Smashing Pumpkin]

That Elite Armour is niiiiiiiiccceeee.

Bungie done good, the Legendary bundle really is just for those who want everything, moreso than H3 legendary.

I will be content with this Elite over a flaming helmet:

Elite Officer!

Who am I kidding, I'm gonna buy a japanese import of the standard edition cause I'm a student :whistle:

[justmike]

$150.00 for the Collector version, that's just crazy. :wacko:

[goji]

Bleed sons bleed! Bleed for the corps!

[Smashing Pumpkin]

Man the Bungie staff in the vidocs do talk some pretentious bullcrap sometimes...

[Green_Eye]

Man the Bungie staff in the vidocs do talk some pretentious bullcrap sometimes...

To me they all seem so passionate and friendly especially towards one another. The part where they were describing how they keep some gameplay segments from a particular guy because it's his job to nerf it and he is essentially the joy killer made me chuckle :) If anything their vidocs make me think working at Bungie is the most awesome thing ever!

[Smashing Pumpkin]

To me they all seem so passionate and friendly especially towards one another. The part where they were describing how they keep some gameplay segments from a particular guy because it's his job to nerf it and he is essentially the joy killer made me chuckle :) If anything their vidocs make me think working at Bungie is the most awesome thing ever!

I know what you mean, everything about them suggests that they'd be a great employer and that the studios are a great work environment. But some of the stuff they say really is cringeworthy at times I reckon :shiftyninja:

[Green_Eye]

I know what you mean, everything about them suggests that they'd be a great employer and that the studios are a great work environment. But some of the stuff they say really is cringeworthy at times I reckon :shiftyninja:

Haha yeah I agree some of that stuff was just pure French cheese! :laugh: Especially that Christian Bale looking dude. He cracked me up!

[Tech Star]

Looks like I am buying the limited edition when this thing comes out. :D Just saw the new ViDoc and wow I am really impressed.

The only thing I am confused on is how do you regain health? Is it like Halo 1 where you have to go and pick up health packs or what?

[Smashing Pumpkin]

yup, health packs respawn every 15 seconds iirc

[killmaster84]

Halo 1 health system ftw imo

[AimLXJ]

I haven't really been up to date on Halo: Reach but so far it looks like you can pick classes (to balance the game I assume) and you're still able to pick up any weapon right?