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Rumor: OXM: Xbox 720 Launching in 2014 with Halo 2 Anniversary

Loud Mouthed Gamers: "Well the Official Xbox Magazine (July 2012) has started circulating it’s rumor mill yet again."

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aviator1894367d ago

If they do re-make Halo 2, they should definitely re-make that E3 tech demo level Bungie showed off but never really made it into the final version. It had such a kick-ass cutscene and some great fire fights.

TekoIie4367d ago

I agree and while Halo 2 was awesome I hope MS have something else (if this is true). I dont think we can rely on a Halo 2 remake to shift consoles even though Halo is an absolute juggernaught.

Spydiggity4367d ago (Edited 4367d ago )

If, instead of a launch title you had to buy separate, it was actually included with the console, then i think it would be enough to really help boost launch sales. I know i would consider it a massive incentive to be an early adopter.

and early adoption is probably what scares these console makers at this point. They release Halo 4 on 360 and they already have how many million units in people's homes? they release halo 4 with 720, and maybe only 2 or 3 million ppl even own the console.

lordz954362d ago

I doubt itll come out on xbox 720 because ms will most likely do the same with reach where you can get a map pack for halo 4 so yh itll probably come out next year

lordz954362d ago

and hopefully if they do do this then they should let u play 360 games on the 720 and also let you take your profile from 360 to 720

snipes1014367d ago

I remember seeing that and feeling my 13-year-old loins tightening. Yea, Halo 2 would be a great one to remake, especially since the emulation for 360 is so poor. Every tried playing it? Everything ghosts onto the screen.

TheXgamerLive4367d ago (Edited 4367d ago )

They would re make all Halo's 1 through 4 so they could be played on the best newest advanced hardware w/a more unlimited digital space, they could release 1 - 4 at 1 time and on one media and bring in all new Halo fans. Not just Halo 2 remake.

otherZinc4367d ago (Edited 4367d ago )

@aviator189,

I totally agree! I hope they make that stage so damn bad!

If they make a Halo 2 Anniversary, I may cry a little! So dog gone Happy!

OmegaSaiyanX4367d ago

Im glad someone remembers that! The final version of Halo 2 was nothing like that E3 footage, Halo 2 was very underwhelming :-(

The weapons and grenades all felt and were weak, the story was not that good either.

IMO Halo 2 does not need a remake, Halo 1 was and still is the best Halo in the series and am eagerly awaiting Halo 4 lets see how that turns out.

lategamer4366d ago

Halo 2 campaign was a disappointment, but the multiplayer is probably the best in the series so far. It had its flaws, suprerjumps, button combos, glitches, lag-switchers and modders. However, the base gameplay and maps were excellent. Best maps in the series so far and the gameplay was smooth and fast. <3 Team Hardcore, Never Forget.

RedDead4366d ago

What was so disappointing about the campaign? Honestly serious question? It's my favorite campaign out of the H1-3

MrMister4366d ago

Lol you Xbox guys. All they have to do is make a bunch of apps and no games, just so long as they give you more non-innovative Halo games (and your obligatory COD games too). Lol.

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BALLARD324367d ago

That would be a dream come true. Keep the multiplayer just like Halo 2 and I'll be happy.

Cyb3r4367d ago

I hope the next Xbox gets released next year and not 2014 I am all for the next generation

tokugawa4367d ago

yep i want next xbox playstation next year also... the money is there for me!!

Persistantthug4367d ago

Why?
Because there is no such thing as NEXT GEN software.....not even the best PC games are delivering NEXT GEN software.
Instead, the best AAA budget PC developers are delivering Diablo 3.
We also had WITCHER 2....we had HARD RESET, BLACKLIGHT, STAR WARS: TOR, and soon GUILD WARS 2.

As nice as some of those games are, none of those big budget PC exclusive games is truly NEXT GEN.
Why not?
Because developers aren't ready for true NEXT GEN.

Therefore no point in upgrading at $4, 5, and $600 for marginal & insignificant tech gains.

holiday 2014 at the earliest, and no sooner.

Waddy1014367d ago

You don't seem to understand the concept of generations when it comes to consoles...

Persistantthug4367d ago

NEXT GEN hardware with no true NEXT GEN software is meaningless.

Arnon4367d ago

Pretty sure there's no such thing as Next Gen PC. With that being in mind, what exactly do you consider next gen if NONE of the games coming out on PC are said next gen?

Do you expect Avatar quality? lol...

tee_bag2424367d ago

I'm not sure what you expect from next gen? But it's pretty sad when current gen consoles have to start gimping PC games like BF3 to the point where the maps are customly made with 1/4 of the amount of online players and zero of the eye candy.
Im still happy enough to play many of the console games but they are seriously getting real stale. You say there is no next gen software. Bring out the hardware and the software will follow. Problem is hardware isn't cheap enough to deliver a price effective consoles - in which kind of agree with you.. No single GPU is really quick enough and SLI/Crossfire costs too much. But this has little to do with software.

Spydiggity4367d ago

Watch this video and then tell me a console manufacturer couldn't pick this company up and be ready for the "NEXT GEN" rather quickly

Tyre4366d ago (Edited 4366d ago )

@Persistantthug 1st comment...Most BS argument i've ever read. HAHAHA

DeadlyFire4366d ago (Edited 4366d ago )

@Spydigity

Middleware for next-gen? What? I hope to hell it is. If not I will be disappointed.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

@Persistantthug
While I do agree there are not many games that push next-gen quality right now. None of the games you mentioned have ever tried to push Next-Gen quality. One is a RPG with tons of characters and models. For its quality its pretty damn good, but its not made to be perfect representation of next gen. MMOs are never mean't to push graphics envelope beyond reason. They are meant to be massive with very many players. Doing so would not allow for as many players to play them.

There are some games being developed from ground up on DirectX11 Software! Yes I said software. Because an API is typically software more than hardware, but they work together.

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Summons754367d ago

2014 sounds fair but I doubt with Halo 2 Ani...I think Halo 2 Ani will be next year

BALLARD324367d ago

If they make a Halo 2 Anniversary, it will release in 2014 because it came out in 2004.

Summons754367d ago

yeah but with the pattern they stick with the pattern they have been doing since Halo 3, Halo 2 would be next year and each Halo gets a 3 year dev time

OmniSlashPT4367d ago

An HD remake as a launch title? okaaay

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Master Chief Became More Than A Machine In 343's Halo

In Halo 4, 5, and Infinite, Master Chief became a more nuanced, human character.

In spite of the Halo series’ struggles, 343 deserves praise for adding nuance and characterisation to the ever-beating heart of Halo - The Master Chief. Playing through Infinite, it's abundantly clear that the events of the current and previous trilogies have irrevocably changed the iconic hero. He’s no longer the ‘blank slate’ that was previously presented by Bungie. He’s a fatigued, damaged and fallible protagonist, and one who is meandering through currents of grief, while reveling in his newfound agency. Giving the Chief a compelling and meaningful voice was no small feat, and 343 should be proud of that victory.

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kingnick415d ago

This article completely misses part of the appeal of the original iteration of character in the original game trilogy. It was the Chief and Cortana vs an entire alien collective. The blank slate Bungie displayed in their games was genius, he was an mysterious hero a wide audience could identify with because he wasn't as clearly defined as most characters.

The books added a lot of lore and backstory but most Halo players just want a fun game with exposition that doesn't get in the way of gameplay, it's why the Cortana level in Halo 3 was derided.

Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty.

BandarHub415d ago

A lot of people give the 343 version of Master Chief a lot of slack.
But Fundamentally he is still the same character, he just has a couple more dialogues. He has not changed in terms of attitude.
"Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty."
And that's what he has done at the end of the day, he did his duty. Watch his partner die, and was ready to destroy the weapon in Halo infinite....he is still the same soilder that everyone remembers

Halo Infintes one was a nice balance between both.

slate91415d ago

Chief and the halo franchise became a joke under 343

Sciurus_vulgaris415d ago

The 343i Master Chief has is based on the books. However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion.

Obscure_Observer415d ago

"However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion."

Which is awesome! I love how Master Chief become more John and less soldier.

Sciurus_vulgaris415d ago

I didn’t even notice my typos,lol

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GameStop Kicks Off Four Pre-Owned Games For $20 Sale

Daily Video Game writes: "GameStop is running a new pre-owned game sale on over 1000 pre-owned games that offers four pre-owned ($9.99 or less) games for $20 across multiple gaming platforms right now, including PS3 and Xbox 360!"

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roadkillers656d ago

I mean, the deal is alright… Unfortunately for me the Serious S doesn’t have a disk drive and unfortunately for Gamestop a lot of those games are on or have been on Gamepass/PSNow.

Sgt_Slaughter656d ago

Given the nature of backwards compatibility on new systems, this is a great sale in case you missed out on some gems from last gen.

Mandingo2020656d ago

Most of the games on Xbox are on game pass. The Switch games in this sale are trash c'mon farming simulator that's laughable. The PS4 games should be cheaper. I can't wait for the GameStop going out of business liquidation sale.

neutralgamer1992656d ago

Seriously man I don't get the hate on GS and I guess you want even less options and give more control to the publishers

And you want thousands of people to lose their jobs because you don't like a company. One thing I have noticed is how most who hate on GS haven't shopped at the actual stores in years. Many who hate on GS have also done so listening to others negative stories or experiences. People on YT want clicks and hating on GS is the cool thing

SurgicalMenace655d ago

It's not people's hate that would lose people's jobs, it's the shady business practices of the company. So what you're saying is that because people work there individuals should just support what they don't want to? Sound advice; Hitler too had supporters, employees, and advocates but people go around hating him too. They only hate because of other people's bad stories or experiences; they only spoke bad about him because they wanted attention. It's been decades; lets give his way another go. With your logic anything could be made to sound good.🤷🏾‍♂️

neutralgamer1992655d ago

SurgicalMenace

Seriously you used Hitler as an example to say company has shady practices

You don't have to shop at GS there are many other retailers. I shop there and vast majority of my experiences have been positive and most of the employees are super nice

SurgicalMenace655d ago

Just having some fun, bro.🤣🤣

Mandingo2020655d ago

There are other places to work besides GS. Plus, their benefits are trash so why not work somewhere else?

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REDGUM656d ago

And none of those game you speak of you actually own as they are digital not physical & would cost more than $20 as the subscription costs more than that.

Mandingo2020655d ago (Edited 655d ago )

You know you can get game pass ultimate codes for the low on cdkeys or g2a right? You don't need to have a subscription 😂. GS is trash and I'd rather support the mom and pop game store here instead.

BlackTar187655d ago

Why are you people so full of hate? GameStop gives people jobs and provides a physical appearance to see things in the flesh and not just some soulless online experience.

Mandingo2020655d ago

You can get physical at mom and pop game stores plus you can get it online. GS is trash

neutralgamer1992655d ago

Because Mom and Pop shops cost two to three times more for the same product Angie the answer

BlackTar187655d ago (Edited 655d ago )

Mom and pop stores cost more and have even harder time competing against the internet. Also lie to me and tell you have a couple mom and pop stores near you selling games then lie and tell me you shop there.

IanTH656d ago

These sales, while potentially great, really struggle to be valuable given you can't easily parse what games are in stock. You can't just say "only show what is online & what are in my nearby stores". Probably 60-75% of these games in these massive lists are out of stock for shipping, and out of stock locally. It makes it a chore to find anything you'd want, much less 4 of them, much less enough if you wanted to get to a free shipping tier. It's a bummer.

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10 Best Halo Games

NoobFeed Editor Joshua Burt writes - There are many games in the famous Halo Franchise that are stellar titles and need to be revered. And some that do not. These games stand out from the crowd and deluge of colossal Halo titles. Games that made Halo great. We do need to iron out what qualifies the game for this list. They have to be in the Halo franchise… Obviously.

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-Foxtrot726d ago

Halo CE over Halo Infinite anyday

Not to mention the impact it had at the time

Flawlessmic726d ago

Halo 3 at the top is correct the only thing id change is swap infinite and halo ce around.

AuraAbjure726d ago

Halo 4 best campaign and multiplayer. Halo 3 best story.

ChubbyBlade725d ago

Are you trying to give people cancer?

AuraAbjure724d ago (Edited 724d ago )

Halo 4 has the hottest Cortana too which explains why the MC is the hardest in that campaign and why H4's multiplayer is the illest. Chief ain't afraid to take on teleporting enemies that can one hit melee kill.

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