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10-09-2008 , 08:16 PM

syncmaster

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To the delight of devoted fans across the world, at the Tokyo Game Show Microsoft debuted Halo 3: Recon, developed exclusively for Xbox 360® by acclaimed developer Bungie. This new chapter in the Halo saga lets you experience events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of a new hero in the Halo universe.

The stand-alone expansion, set to release in fall 2009, extends the award-winning Halo® 3 experience with hours of new campaign excursions and multiplayer gameplay. In addition, attendees were given an all-new glimpse of the Xbox 360 exclusive strategy game Halo Wars from Ensemble Studios. The campaign mode provided a thrilling taste of the revolutionary gameplay and new perspective of the Halo universe. Enjoy the full experience when Halo Wars hits retailers in early 2009.

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This new chapter in the Halo universe includes the following:

All-new campaign content: The Halo 3: Recon campaign is an intriguing side story that takes place during the terrifying events leading up to the Master Chief’s return to New Mombasa in Halo 3. Experience the fate of Earth from the brand-new perspective of a special forces ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), adding a unique outlook and new gameplay elements to the events that unfold in the trilogy’s finale. While the feel of this new chapter greatly resembles that of previous Halo experiences, Halo 3: Recon will require you to employ more elements of stealth and cunning than ever before.
Prepare to drop: Known for their courage, valor and, at times, insanity, ODSTs are among the fiercest UNSC soldiers, priding themselves on being the first unit deployed into hostile situations. While not as large or supernaturally gifted as their Spartan comrades, these "Hell Jumpers" more than compensate with their ferocious attitudes and unwavering nerve.

Expanded multiplayer collection:No Halo experience would be complete without groundbreaking multiplayer content, and Halo 3: Recon gives fans more of what they love. With exclusive new maps and expanded Forge options, Xbox LIVE® Gold members will find more multiplayer content than ever before with Halo 3: Recon.

Ever-growing community options: Enjoy all the great Halo 3 technological innovations, including Saved Films, screenshots, Campaign Scoring, and four-player co-op. All of the new multiplayer maps fully support the Forge editor, offering endless gameplay customization possibilities.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/...conpreview.htm

A new video is also up on the marketplace.

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10-09-2008 , 08:43 PM

ThaSaltCracka

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sick.

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10-10-2008 , 05:50 AM

Number27

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Gorgeous graphics. Stealth is one of those things where if they make the main character too weak, and the AI too smart it can be frustrating as piss. If they make him too strong and the AI too dumb it defeats the point of stealth. It has to be a perfect balance. It will be interesting to see how well they can pull it off.

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10-10-2008 , 10:36 AM

livinitup0

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If this is done well I think it could be awesome. Hopefully they stay a little closer to the actual halo story with this one. ...although I doubt they will do either.

I mean how "revolutionary" could this game be in the reletively small amount of time they spent on it ....when it was sharing attention and resources with Halo 3 map design work AND Halo Wars. Not to mention all the changeups with Bungie and Microsoft? Im expecting something between GRAW and Halo, with about the same success of Rainbow Six 2 vegas.

When H2 and H3 came out it was huge, like holy crap huge. I just dont share the same enthusiasm with these off-shoot games. I think MS is trying to suck as much money out of Halo as possible, even at the risk of making some crappy titles.

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10-11-2008 , 02:03 PM

MikeSmith

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bungie hasnt let me down yet, probably another solid halo installment, my only concern is how different will it be from halo3, doesnt seem like much at all

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10-11-2008 , 09:53 PM

Sha Sha Booey

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I thgought Ensemble is doing Halo Wars not Bungie? Anyways, i agree, i think Halo 3 Recon will be squad based like the Tom Clancy games. It makes sense for them to take that route since its been working for other games and to have something fresh may just payoff.

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10-11-2008 , 10:46 PM

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Ugh i hope its not Squad Based. If it is, screw it, otherwise I am so there.

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10-13-2008 , 12:45 PM

livinitup0

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Originally Posted by Sha Sha Booey

I heard on G4 that Ensemble is closing immediately after Halo Wars is released.....and that Bungie ISNT putting out Recon either.

I highly doubt either of these games are going to be any good....it just seems like Microsoft is trying to scrounge up as much money as they can from this dying series.

I really wish they would have kept going with the Halo MMO instead of these two games.

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10-14-2008 , 03:40 PM

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Why would you want to play a Halo MMO? Isn't the whole point of the series that there is only ONE Master Chief - which is why he must save the world?

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10-14-2008 , 06:29 PM

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I used to work with a guy who is now working on this game, he said it's pretty sweet but I'll prob pass on it. Halo >>>>> Halo 2 >> Halo 3 [own it havent played it, just watched it a lot].

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10-15-2008 , 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Aceium

Why would you want to play a Halo MMO? Isn't the whole point of the series that there is only ONE Master Chief - which is why he must save the world?

Actually no. In the books its not all about master chief. Theres better developed main characters in the series.....and big spoiler.... Master Chief isnt the only spartan left, that's just 1 of several miscommunications in the games. I would have loved to see a game with the spartan 2's....SPI armor is pimp.

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