Halo Wars

[PMS GibGirl]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154046

Halo Wars is coming... a real-time strategy game by Ensemble Studios, the guys that did Age of Empires...

[Rip]

I hope it doesn't mess up the franchise.........please don't mess it up pleaseeeeeeee
Then again those guys at Ensemble do some pretty darn good work so *crosses fingers*
Oh and gib, link is dead, looks like 1up jumped the gun on something muhaha ;-)

[r33hash]

Halo, as in Bungie's Halo?

[Look Its a Panda]

Ensemble did a good job with Age of Empires (though it wasn't exactly my prefered RTS style), and I think they will treat the Halo-franchise with the respect it deserves.
This certainly explains why Microsoft's lawyers had the fan-made Halo RTS shut down ;)

http://kotaku.com/gaming/halo-wars/x06-halo-rts-announced-203614.php

[PMS GibGirl]

I hope it doesn't mess up the franchise.........please don't mess it up pleaseeeeeeee
Then again those guys at Ensemble do some pretty darn good work so *crosses fingers*
Oh and gib, link is dead, looks like 1up jumped the gun on something muhaha ;-)

Nope, that was my bad... fixed the link in the first posting.

[PMS GibGirl]

http://www.halowars.com

[Look Its a Panda]

Q: What is “Halo Wars”?
A: “Halo Wars” is the next big real-time strategy game from Ensemble Studios, creators of Age of Empires. Designed exclusively for the Xbox 360, “Halo Wars” allows you to take charge of the human UNSC armies and see the Halo universe from a totally new perspectiveGoddamnit. I still think that the RTS genre is one that certainly does not fit consoles at all, and I really wish this game would've been a Vista showcase instead.
Yes, it might make sense in terms that the Halo-franchise belongs on the Xbox, but we've already got Halo on the PC, and with Halo 2 coming to Vista, I don't see why this title has to be a 360-exclusive.

[KilloWertz]

It would make sense for the game to come to PC. Maybe it still will eventually. Halo and Halo 2 were exclusive to the Xbox at one time. RTS have struggled on consoles, but BFME2 for 360 was a step in the right direction from what I've read. This news is interesting at the very least.

shhhh, you didn't see anything

[The Geeky Panda]

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/7527/ilmhalowarsx06003ug5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Website: http://halowars.com/

Q: What is “Halo Wars”?
A: “Halo Wars” is the next big real-time strategy game from Ensemble Studios, creators of Age of Empires. Designed exclusively for the Xbox 360, “Halo Wars” allows you to take charge of the human UNSC armies and see the Halo universe from a totally new perspective.
Q: Where does “Halo Wars” take place in the Halo timeline?
A: “Halo Wars” takes place before Halo 1 during the UNSC’s first deadly encounters with the Covenant.
Q: Can you reveal anything about “Halo Wars” storyline?
A: Players will lead the crew of the UNSC’s “Spirit of Fire” from initial skirmishes to an all out war against the evil Covenant.
Q: Will I be able to play as the Covenant?
A: Stay tuned.
Q: Why is “Halo” being made into an RTS game?
A: Warthogs are cool. Scorpions are cool. Controlling lots of Warthogs and Scorpions and sending them into battle is really, really cool.

We’ve been big fans of Halo for years at Ensemble Studios, and when we sat down to discuss our next project we thought Halo would be absolutely perfect as an RTS on the Xbox 360.
Q: When will “Halo Wars” be available?
A: Stay tuned.
Q: Is the trailer pre-rendered?
A: Yes, and it's based around our world concepts and uses lots of in-game models. The sound and music were done at Ensemble Studios as well. Props to our friends at Blur for bringing it all together and making it really shine.
Q: Other RTS games that have transitioned to console have had issues with controls, how will “Halo Wars” improve on the formula?
A: “Halo Wars” was created for the Xbox 360 from the ground up, which meant we didn't have to make compromises or shoe-horn in artifacts from a Windows PC game. We were able to take all the best aspects of RTS games, make them work perfectly on the Xbox 360, and exclude the rest.
Q: Where can I learn more about other Halo games?
A: Our friends at Bungie, the creators of the Halo Universe, have lots of information about Halo. Check them out here: www.bungie.net.

this game is going to rock.

[Rip]

Goddamnit. I still think that the RTS genre is one that certainly does not fit consoles at all, and I really wish this game would've been a Vista showcase instead.
Yes, it might make sense in terms that the Halo-franchise belongs on the Xbox, but we've already got Halo on the PC, and with Halo 2 coming to Vista, I don't see why this title has to be a 360-exclusive.

1up claims it will be for PC as well, I can't imagine they'd not release it for PC, although I would assume vista only.

[The Geeky Panda]

if it was going to be made for pc, Vista only indeed.

[r33hash]

It'll show up on PC. I have no doubts.

[H2O SkywalkerX]

it might eventually. but the official site does state that it is a 360 exclusive. the trailer was really sick too. i guess i'm excited, but i agree, RTS belongs on PC, it is just that type of game.

YouTube Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u203i0YLU78)

[PMS Anonymous]

why not just go to the site itself?

www.halowars.com

[xi Apocalypse ix]

Hey, it sounds good to me. I cant wait.

[PMS Anonymous]

Yeah, the music and the graphics are pretty dang sweet. It just amazes me that Halo (either game) is gonna be the reason I buy a 360 lol)

[Kicker of Tale]

Yeah, the music and the graphics are pretty dang sweet. It just amazes me that Halo (either game) is gonna be the reason I buy a 360 lol)

I'm actually looking forward to the next incarnation of KOTOR

and shadowrun is coming out on the 360 as well.....good times are ahead

[USA Shadow Wolf]

I notice something that the screenshots and the trailer show. People that made Halo and this Halo Wars are retarted. Why? Look closely, its just like Starship Troopers. Why do you do a ground assault and not bomb the enemy first when they are in the open? Bomb them first then do a ground assault. Really, no wonder why the humans are getting killed. :(

The game does look like fun. :)

[H2O Tyrant Sparda]

But, when did they start this project? Hmm but um, what kind of stratigy game is it going to be? i'ev never played age of empires. is itgoing to be like FF tatics, or GRAW or rpg FF7 style? im so confused:confused:

[H2O SkywalkerX]

ugh...


it's an RTS (Real Time Strategy) look it up on wikipedia. i'm sure it's there.

halo1 was originally going to be an RTS on PC, but they changed it.

[H2O Tyrant Sparda]

ugh...


it's an RTS (Real Time Strategy) look it up on wikipedia. i'm sure it's there.

halo1 was originally going to be an RTS on PC, but they changed it.

can't you give me:) an example other then ages of empire:) :)

[H2O SkywalkerX]

here i'll make it simple for you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_time_strategy

command and conquer, total annihilation, starcraft.

[H2O Tyrant Sparda]

here i'll make it simple for you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_time_strategy

command and conquer, total annihilation, starcraft.

Ah!! ou!! uh!! that kind of RTS, i can only hope they don't blow the graphics

[Catalina DSO]

I want it! :D

[Strife H2O]

i cant w8 i love RTS game yet i wish it was on PC

[DJ]

should be hella fun cant wait for it to come out

[xi Apocalypse ix]

As soon it comes out, I'm getting it, by the way I like your sig luke.

[H2O Tyrant Sparda]

did you all know, on the first day of halo2 realse that over 1 million copies were sold. just imagen how many will be with halo 3 and halo wars.

[H2O SkywalkerX]

did you all know that halo2 was hyped beyond belief and it only sold because of the halo name, and in reality it sucked major, and bungie should have never made it, but instead redid halo 1 to have online multiplayer.

but yeah. halo wars could be good, age of empires is a good RTS, so i don't see where they could go wrong, but who knows.

all i care about is halo3 at this point, and bungie making sure the story will be good, and end the series with a bang. i love the halo story, so hopefully the ending will give me chills =]

[viskey]

want want want

[H2O Tyrant Sparda]

did you all know that halo2 was hyped beyond belief and it only sold because of the halo name, and in reality it sucked major, and bungie should have never made it, but instead redid halo 1 to have online multiplayer.

but yeah. halo wars could be good, age of empires is a good RTS, so i don't see where they could go wrong, but who knows.

all i care about is halo3 at this point, and bungie making sure the story will be good, and end the series with a bang. i love the halo story, so hopefully the ending will give me chills =]

what are you talking about, halo2 rocked and still does. im only saying the facts, i read it out of an xbox magazen, i think it was the xbox anniveriy, or something like that.

[r33hash]

If Halo 2 was that bad, why do people still play it on Xbox Live like a religion?

[Kicker of Tale]

ugh...


it's an RTS (Real Time Strategy) look it up on wikipedia. i'm sure it's there.

halo1 was originally going to be an RTS on PC, but they changed it.



hey don't knock it man

RTS games on consoles have bit major bottom, hopefully this one does it right

[PMS Rain]

did you all know, on the first day of halo2 realse that over 1 million copies were sold. just imagen how many will be with halo 3 and halo wars.

That all depends. I bought Halo2 when it came out but that was because I loved Halo1. I don't like halo2, I think they changed it too much and that's why I’m pure PC gaming now. If there are a lot of people that feel the same as I, then don't bank on it. This happens a lot with sequels, the first one is good, so the second one is a huge financial success but support dwindles and the third in the series flops. I could be wrong but I don’t think it will out do the previous games.

did you all know that halo2 was hyped beyond belief and it only sold because of the halo name, and in reality it sucked major, and bungie should have never made it, but instead redid halo 1 to have online multiplayer.
=]

my point exactly ZiTcH...

RTS games are better on pc it's just one of those genres where you need more than 10 buttons.

[H2O SkywalkerX]

hey don't knock it man

RTS games on consoles have bit major bottom, hopefully this one does it right

don't knock it? what? the post you quoted had nothing in it where i knocked lmao

[H2O Tyrant Sparda]

If Halo 2 was that bad, why do people still play it on Xbox Live like a religion?

my point exactly:D and don't for get halo2 was one of the big parts of the site, back in the day and still is.

[H2O Fate]

Halowars sounds pretty interesting but on the haloe wars webiste "www.halowars.com" On the first image did any of you catch the elite duel wielding swords?

[Pencilposer]

Although I have faith in Ensemble Studies, I don't think it will work well for the simple fact that the console was never designed to house rts games. the controller is no replacement for a mouse and keyboard especcially in an rts which may require microing and fast actions in order to win.

[{MO} Council Elite]

I can't belive they got rid of Halogen after 3 years for this. Have you seen the trailer? The elites are scaled completely wrong:
Halo:
http://www.covenant-clan.co.uk/images/elite.jpg
And Halo Wars:
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/5814/hw800x6004fc5.jpg
Halogen was so much more 'Halo-esque'.