Halo 3 EGM leak: massive new features

Photographs of the August edition of EGM have revealed massive new features for Halo 3. A multiplayer map editor (like the keys to the city mode in crackdown), massive mobile bases, new weapons (gravity hammer, one handed shotgun!), huge new single player encounters, and brand new vehicles!

[Nicosia]

Mm..wish they where higher res though. But what i have seen its pretty cool.

[crazyman]

some realy cool stuff, I just wish i could see it.

but looks like theres a human version of the banshee and only 2 player offline co-op though

[ANoobsJourney]

I can't see nothin, but blurry words, and pictures.

[JHFKDFNFGJKFHDKF]

Bungie says its trying for online co-op, but it may have to be released as a patch post-release

[ben hates you]

i like EGM i just don't like they're rumor mill

[FirstknighT]

The multiplayer map editor is called Forge and for those who don't know...Forge was a map editor for Bungies' old classic Marathon series. And it was a very detailed map editor. Halo 3 looks to expand on it's already perfect multiplayer experience.

[iHeretic]

Here is some of the things that is there:

Mauler: This Brute shotgun comes with an extra-deadly bonus: Dual wielding. "It's not quite as powerful as the shotgun." Says sandbox design lead Jamie ..... If you had a dual wield shotgun and a regular shotgun, they would do the same amount of damage

Prowler: This Brute craft holds a driver, a man on a forward mounted turret, two passengers on each side, and looks like a jet turbine engine on a ....

Flare: The Flare marely blind, than hurts, anyone (Friend or foe) who sees it-and that's ok. "If you have a short range weapon, the flare will blind long enough for you to get close" Says Griesemer. His favourite strategy? See a bunch of people guarding their flag? Throw the flare down he say. "By the time the flare is gone, the flag is too." Just take care to avert your eyes, the flare will blind the person who throws it too.

Hornet: This marine aircraft zips around and take down covenant Banshees in the single player Campaign-we're betting it will apear in the multiplayer as well.

Gravity Hammer: Halo 3's Gravity Hammer-based on Halo 2 final boss Tartarus' weapon-should make players giddy as Halo 2's plasma sword did. "It will do a short range launch like the sword does, but mostly you will use it to do area-effected damage" Ezplains Griesemer. "If a vehicle's trying run over you, you can hit the vehicle and send it flying. Or if someone throws a granade at you, the shockwawes from the hammer will send it flying back.

[Dukester101]

Mauler - a dual wieldable shotgun, now that is just freaking sweet (even if its power has been reduced).

Prowler - just the Brute version of the Halo 2 Sceptre, nothing really special (like the Brute Chopper).

Flare - now this adds a new element to online play and gives Halo a more tactical aspect. It would be nice if that was available to every offensive player in an objective-based gametype.

Hornet - if you look really close, you can see a very blurry image of this in the E3 2007 trailer (for a really short time). Be nice to see in MP, and looks like it can hold a person or 2!

Gravity Hammer - a great addition for base campers defending their flag or bomb area. be interesting to see how this plays out in MP (I can already hear "he's using the hammer! What a #%!&* n00b man!!)

[Odion]

you guys forgot about the new thing on Sandtrap, a massive moving base which teams can take control which can hold 2 vechiles and a dozen people.

The game looks SO SEXY right now, AND Lockdown 2!

[zonetrooper5]

Yeh this game is looking so much better each time I see it, Septemeber can't come soon enough.

[midgard229]

maybe u mean lockout lol, but i agree, wow they are packing soi much in this game :) the hammer looks amazing, now we can hit ghost into a home run lol

[VirusE]

Photo bucket is blocked at my work!!! Anyone got another link? I will hook you up with a bubble:)

[Odion]

trsut me dude most people here have told you the important stuff, and there are 2 other pieces of equitment that are still blurred

[Hayabusa 117]

I can't say I've enjoyed Bungie's slow reveal technique. Everything seems to start with exclusive magazine deals, which inevitably ends up with blurry pictures on the internet. If Bungie really didn't want the scans to get on the net, you'd have thought they would learnt after the first one. All this stuff they should have shown in one single mind blowing trailer.

Still, the game itself is sounding sweet, but what's up with Lockout 2? Why can't we just have the old Lockout? I bet it will never be as popular as the old one.

[i Shank u]

here's halo 3 marketing campaign:

Stay tight lipped about everything. Dont talk about the little rumors that get out. Agree to reveal Exclusively in magazines. leaks occur from exchanging of info with magazine, creating strong rumors. then the magazine is leaked before it comes out. then magazine comes out and everyone already knows; the "Reveal" has already happened. very anti-climatic for everyone. Halo 3 marketing sux good thing the game is 2 months away

[Odion]

I think their hype train will start soon enough, also does anyone know when Lipizeng(SP) is?

[JHFKDFNFGJKFHDKF]

leipzeig wont reveal any new info - its a european conference i.e its shafted by MS lolz

[XENOCIDE]

Bungie's stepped their efforts back up again, just as they did with the original Halo. The only major differences between Halo and Halo 2 were the revamped graphics and dual welding. This time, with 3, they're taking EVERYTHING to another level. They've always talked (with both games) of what they'd like to have implemented but didn't have the time or resources to do so etc. With all the new features they're revealing with Halo 3 (n' Bungie never reveals everything, they'll have a few surprises for us) I'm wondering if they'll ever be able to speak of things they wanted to do but weren't able to. This game is THE ONE!

August 7th (when this issue of EGM will be on newstands) can't come quickly enough, let alone September 25th.

[Salvadore]

New multiplayer models, more awesome weapons... I cannot wait.

[Skizelli]

This isn't the August issue.

[nobizlikesnowbiz]

It's funny how so many fanboys bash Halo. Yet nothing comes close to it's gameplay/multiplayer innovation and features.

Halo 2 multiplayer was groundbreaking. Anything since has yet to top it.

[deepio]

Whilst there are plenty of other multiplayer games out there, I don't think many match Halo 2's easy matchmaking facilities and it's innovative playlists. I find it remarkable that no new multiplayer FPS games have since copied Halo 2 in this aspect.

[Skizelli]

I agree. Non-fans will bash its graphics, but I could care less. The graphics have never been jaw-dropping to me, but it definitely has its own artistic style, and that's what I like. The gameplay is where it really shines, however. It's important to Bungie as well, hence all the changes via patches over Halo 2's life cycle. For the most part, Bungie listens to its fan base. It surprises me time and time again how many console FPS fail at getting things right. Even Halo 2's game lobby has yet to be duplicated in any game and is the best I've seen to date for any console game. That is of course until Halo 3 hits shelves. Configuring games while in the lobby will be sweet. The haters can talk all the trash they want, because I'm not playing the game for you.

[ArmrdChaos]

is the fan base. Anyone can make a decent attempt at copying the mechanism that is Halo multiplay, but the one problem with the rest is that they do not have the number of players that really make it work well. You apply some of the Halo type multiplayer filters to a base of only a couple thousand and you will be waiting good while to fill a room. Now with Halo, the user base is large enough to get you in game in a timely manner...even with the skill matching.

[Trauma]

I keep getting "page not found"

[Sangheili85]

This is awesome i'm glad to see bungies not being lazy this time around. I Hope for more and more weapons and more.

[nicodemus]

The link isn't working!!!

[deepio]

Looks like they've been taken off. They were pretty crap quality pics anyway.

[MakgSnake]

cant see them. how do i see them

[iceice123]

As was my link in the forums. They're having them deleted. As in EGM/Bungie.

[flipsniper]

OMG this there another link to this or did any1 save the pictures to there comp omg i need to see these pictures if you have PM to me please

[Odion]

Lame anyways heres a final list of features.

1. Gravity Hammer from Halo 2 is in it, and it can destroy vechiles
2. Lockout is back and better then ever
3. Both the Elite and Master Cheif have numerous models for Multiplayer
4. There is a new metagame in the singleplayer, where you'll be given a score per level, to compete for leaderboard spots
5. Sandtrap has a mobile base that can be taken over
6. New jet for single and multi
7. New Brute tank and shotgun
8. Map editor
9. Intergrated co-op (storywise)
10. Online co-op up in the there, as is 4 player
11. Flare grenade
12. still 2 new equitments to be shown
13. Some new single and multiplayer

I know I am forgetting something

[Daxx]

Thanks for the list.

[BigFART]

ΦΦ
→ Halo

[etownone]

what no co-op over live???? thats BS.....

i already got 2 Halo3 on pre-order...... thats for me the best part of the experience, getting to play with my son the whole campaign.

i heard UT3 and cod4 are getting 4 player co-op over live, so why can't Halo???

unacceptable

[s1lv3rw0lf]

took down the link

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[etownone]

those damn bungie ninjas!!!

[s1lv3rw0lf]

Yeah. You gotta watch out for them. They're shneaky...almost too shneaky.

[the_round_peg]

Wow. More and more good news are coming out. I was disappointed by Halo 3 demo and trailers, but now they are starting to look really good, with the map editor, new weapons, new vehicles, and expanded NPC interaction.

Bungie is holding back a lot of information about this game, and it's now releasing one good news at a time.

[Odion]

ya so excited now about this game!

[Kutaragi Ken]

were on my console. It player better and has better effect than anything to ever come to my console. i faild with the ps3 damni want halo

[grunt360]

Right you are...

[grunt360]

Right you are...

[grunt360]

Right you are...

[Lowtax]

You're kidding right? Like this game that has been out with a sequel and an actual map "pack" not an editor, a "pack" that you had to pay money for is the reason why you regret getting your PS3? =/ I guess the 12 year olds that forever haunt XBOX live can drink deeply from their 2 liter of Mountain Dew, for they are victorious in crappy first person shooter genre.

Oh wait that's right now there are a combination of weapons you can use in a particular situation so now it's less mindless and more of I don't give a sh*t.

Like if I was going to regret getting a console for a game? It would be Gears of War. Which I really don't care because it's coming to the PC, so has halo, so has halo 2, call me a little crazy but I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that maybe....JUST MAYBE....halo 3 might too. ABSURD!

[Lowtax]

Aight so I took a step back and had to chill but on par to the topic at hand.

I'm pretty stoked about Halo 3 believe it or not, because Microsoft is putting a share and hold on their own market with Vista I don't really care about the 360. When it comes down to it, why would I buy a console when I can upgrade and patch an operating system and maybe buy 2G's more memory? Whatever cost efficency is irrelevant. Point is; I'm happy that the Halo story is coming to a closure. I do love the single player, inticing story so forth BUT....oh Lord that is holy and watches over all things that are leet in the pants I will not

Will

NOT

Play the mutliplayer. So it already shattered the worthless meter for me. Then again I'm not a big fan of being yelled at by 8th graders with terrible social skills and a microphone.

[gta_cb]

sounding better, although i couldnt see any images when i clicked the link =(