2007-07-12 19:51:10 Halo 3 rumor... Included map editor? and new grenade type? flashbang?

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http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/07/12/halo-3-rum...


The second rumor comes from 1UP and their Halo 3 campaign impressions writeup. In their article, they mention that while watching the demo they saw a menu option called "Forge" and when they asked Bungie about it, they received no comment. Well, any good Marathon fanboy would know that Bungie used a program also called Forge to create levels in their Marathon series. So, does this Halo 3 Forge menu option confirm some type of multiplayer map customization? Possibly. What we do know is that some of these rumors could be cleared up in the September issue of EGM which will include brand new Halo 3 details. We can't wait.

2007-07-12 20:00:09 In reply to anm8rjp (2007-07-12 19:51:10)

2007-07-12 20:03:36

BASTARD!!!

2007-07-12 20:07:42 In reply to deftangel (2007-07-12 20:00:09)

Would that be a little bead of sweat running down your face ;)

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2007-07-12 20:33:54

I'm guessing the grenade is smoke, since it's been so heavily rumored. There's definitely another grenade.

2007-07-12 20:41:27 In reply to deftangel (2007-07-12 20:00:09)

2007-07-12 21:03:01 In reply to Slabs (2007-07-12 20:41:27)

lol bravo ;)

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2007-07-12 21:44:53

Put in your birthdate and download...

All done in realtime ;)

http://www.bungie.net/age_gate.aspx?fw=/wEFcWh0dHA...


If you watched the MS conference you've seen this.

2007-07-13 04:08:04 In reply to roxwell (2007-07-12 20:07:42)

2007-07-13 23:46:30

Bungie is on the phone for you Deft and they want their stolen versions of Halo 3 back. You better cooperate mate!

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The fans have spoken. Concerning the graphics of the Halo 3 Beta: "There's so many little effects and things going on that make this game pretty much 2nd only to Gears at the moment."

2007-07-13 23:50:21

God I hope the level editor is a reality. That would make Halo 3 absolutely perfect to me. I had such fun with the basic level editor in far cry instincts. Please be included...please !

2007-07-16 03:37:48

Joystiq:
Forge? (This is a menu item we spied during the demonstration)


Frank O' Connor:
(Smiles) It's just a text string, it could be anything. But there's gonna be some stuff you'll read about in the next couple of weeks when some embargoes are lifted on some press stuff that should clarify the whole thing.


Via:
http://pc.joystiq.com/2007/07/15/joystiq-interview...

2007-07-16 04:06:43

4 player co-op slipped? http://www.unscleric.com/news/2007/07/12/four-play...

This rumor has been out before, when those who hacked the beta found the co-op menu screen.

I hope its true. Just adding another possible confirmation. Would make sense with that awesome looking 4 person Warthog. Watched the interview, and if thats not a confirmation I don't know what is.

2007-07-16 09:30:15 In reply to anm8rjp (2007-07-16 03:37:48)

2007-07-16 16:27:04

As Halo 3 is aimed at being the "online experience defined" I am expecting 4 player coop. It has long been rumored and the competition -- on the inferior PS3 network to boot -- are doing it, so I see no reason not.

A map editor/maker would be a big surprise and give Halo 3 major, major legs.

Still waiting for the, "So THIS is what they have been working on for 3 years, 3 very long years with a huge AAA 1st party budget".

3 years is a long time, especially with the resources Bungie has. There is no reason not to expect wonders from this title. Polish, depth, and genre leading features and innovation should be the expected standard.

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The fans have spoken. Concerning the graphics of the Halo 3 Beta: "There's so many little effects and things going on that make this game pretty much 2nd only to Gears at the moment."

2007-07-16 16:48:47 In reply to Acert93 (2007-07-16 16:27:04)

2007-07-16 17:16:27

Parts of the Halo 3 montage looked excellent and the technology looks solid, better than some of the praised games. But that wasn't my concern: gameplay and innovation.

Spending 3 years to make Halo supersized sounds really... unambitious. Bungie is quite ambitious, at least historically. So what are they hiding? 80+ people, 3 years, 10s of millions of dollars, huge new facillity, and so forth... seeing what IW did in 2 years with CoD4 is quite impressive. Bungie has a larger budget, more resources, and more time. So I am expecting Halo 3 to be at least as good, deep, and innovative. If not more so.

I think that is a fair standard to hold the biggest Xbox IP, and one of the top 3 IPs in the industry, to when it is flaunted as a flagship AAA title. 1st party sets the tone. I don't think anyone should expect anything less.

Does anyone think that is unfair?

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The fans have spoken. Concerning the graphics of the Halo 3 Beta: "There's so many little effects and things going on that make this game pretty much 2nd only to Gears at the moment."

2007-07-16 18:39:45 In reply to Acert93 (2007-07-16 17:16:27)

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2007-07-16 18:47:13

I totally agree with you Acert. I was getting really excited for Halo 3 but then I stopped and thought, well, why ? From what they had shown it just seems like the same old Halo with (arguably) better graphics. Of course I know the graphics are better but they are hardly the leap people were hoping for. I wouldn't be as bothered about the visuals if they had more AA on there. Maybe they will in the final game but the beta was pretty jagged.

2007-07-16 18:51:30 In reply to Slabs (2007-07-12 20:41:27)

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2007-07-16 23:02:06

I wont mind too much as long as the environments are well designed and there are big open areas to mess around in and the battles are intense.


http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo3/Screensho...

This shot just looks so amazing to me. The floor just looks great check out all the detail they've packed in there and the leaves and such look really beautiful.

I think it would be cool if there were a campaign map editor that allowed you to go into a specialized version of Halo 3 SP (one you'd have to unlock by beating the game) where you could alter not only layout, textures of practically all levels, but the number and types of enemies as well and playout the singleplayer game.

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October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

2007-07-16 23:09:17

Aside from doctored image quality it is certainly incredible. And basically everyone (1up, gamespot, eurogamer, IGN, OXM and so on) who saw the gameplay from that level agreed that it looks beautiful, so it's great that Bungie delivered in graphics department. Now I want to see how it all plays. :(

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2007-07-17 00:02:36 In reply to szaromir (2007-07-16 23:09:17)

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

2007-07-17 00:10:17 In reply to Optimusv2 (2007-07-17 00:02:36)

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The fans have spoken. Concerning the graphics of the Halo 3 Beta: "There's so many little effects and things going on that make this game pretty much 2nd only to Gears at the moment."