343 Industries has released a new trailer of Halo: Spartan Assault which features a release date for the Xbox platforms. The game will release on December 24th for the Xbox One and January 2014 for the Xbox 360.
BNR: Ah, top-down shooters- one of the more arcade-ey genres with a measure of popularity today, there are quite a few of them on the market. Assuming you’ve played Asteroids (which drew inspiration from what many consider to be the first video game, SpaceWars) and want some more, which are worth your time? Don’t despair; my personal top-five is here! these are games that I personally really enjoyed- if you’re into top-down (also known as twin-stick) shooters, you’ll want to check these out.
My personal favorite TDS of all time is Dead Nation by House Marque. I loved that game so much, and clocked so many hours into it. Can't wait for Alienation.
With the latest update for the IOS games of Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike Xbox services have been added including achievements for both titles.
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What’s quite incredible about Spartan Assault is that it has managed to encapsulate the atmosphere and design of the Halo games, previously exclusive to Microsoft systems, into the confines of an iPad. From the way troops behave, to the weapons and locations, it feels like an authentic Halo experience, even though it's a top-down dual stick shooter, rather than a FPS, and that’s the best thing Spartan Strike has going for it.
Booorrinnngg
I got this game for my surface and when they added 360 controller support it made the game really fun so ide expect the same with the Xbox version.
The power of halo may just make me purchase my first arcade game. I don't know why i love halo so much.........wait yes i do.
I think I'll be picking this up for my x1.
Tons of upgrades and additions from the windows phone version.
And the controller should make it heaps better.
Glad Microsoft came to their senses (again). Looking forward to this.