Halo 3 Multiplayer BETA Dated

Jak · 04-12-2007, 02:12 PM

So, Halo 3 – the most anticipated game in Xbox history; you can feel the tension rising as we head toward autumn 07. But experience of the new levels, weapons and vehicles within this stunning next-gen Halo universe begins much sooner than that. Starting 16 May, Xbox 360 gamers (and only Xbox 360 gamers) will be taking part in the Halo 3 multiplayer beta event via Xbox LIVE.

If you’re among the gamers already registered, you can jump right in from 16 May until 6 June. The Halo 3 multiplayer beta features three maps: Snowbound, High Ground and Valhalla. These comprise large- and medium-scale locations that make their series debut in Halo 3. You’ll have the upgraded Assault Rifle to have fun with and the Spartan Laser to trial if you’re fighting the good fight. Choose the Covenant and you’ll get a taste of what the Brute Spiker and Spike Grenades are made of. You’ll also be among the first to ride the Spartan Mongoose all-terrain vehicle. Hoorah!

Before all this takes place, however, everyone with an Xbox 360 can watch a behind-the-scenes video on Xbox LIVE Marketplace or via http://www.bungie.net. This truly engrossing feature is available right now. It provides a tour of Bungie Studios where we meet the talented (and very lucky) people behind Halo 3 who explain the ideas and powerful next-gen technologies involved. The programme is also a sneak peek at the multiplayer beta, as if you needed more fuel for your Halo 3 angst. Entitled “Is Quisnam Protero Damno!” it’s your chance to see a Halo 3 multiplayer level designed literally from the ground up.

Remember, anyone who takes part in the Halo 3 multiplayer beta has chance to provide feedback for the Bungie guys’ reference while developing the game. In the war to save mankind everybody counts!

Source: Xbox.com

Well looks like I need to get my own copy of Crackdown!

The Dude · 04-12-2007, 02:23 PM

Jak, you and me, May 16. I'll wake up at f-ing 6 AM if I have to.

I'll be home so I can download it then.

Obsidian Tides · 04-12-2007, 02:28 PM

i think any of us with Live on this forum will be doing the same, so i expect some sort of FFE orgy of manslaughter on the 16th.

Jak · 04-12-2007, 02:29 PM

I'll fukxing beet you all. But I still don't have my own copy of Crackdown

Obsidian Tides · 04-12-2007, 02:33 PM

we can probably team up you know

The Dude · 04-12-2007, 02:36 PM

GET CRACKDOWN YOU HOAR! that way, come may 16, you can play with us.

Jak · 04-12-2007, 03:48 PM

I'll try and buy a cheap copy.

FFking · 04-13-2007, 07:53 AM

Halo? What are you guys thinking!?

Jak · 04-13-2007, 09:00 AM

Something thats better than your life.

Obsidian Tides · 04-13-2007, 12:14 PM

no Jak, he's right. Halo is popular, so we should automatically hate it for that very reason and no other.

Dave · 04-13-2007, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obsidian Tides

no Jak, he's right. Halo is popular, so we should automatically hate it for that very reason and no other.

Sounds like something else thats popular to hate *cough* PS3 *cough*

Personally not a fan of Halo, I've played it plenty of times and it reminded me too much of the early Unreal Tournaments, which I found really bland.

I am however open to the possibility that they actually made a good game this time with Halo 3... we'll see hahaha.

And I don't think its worth it to buy Crackdown for the Halo 3 beta.. I played Crackdown for a while at my buddies, it was fun for a bit but nothing special.

However if I ever got an Xbox 360 (which is always possible) I probably wouldn't pick up any Halo games, to me they are very generic shooters, nothing really special about them. I'm looking forward to Mass Effect much more.

Obsidian Tides · 04-13-2007, 02:21 PM

well, there's plenty of other legitimate reasons to dislike a PS3, and hating it for being popular isn't one of them, considering it isn't very popular at the moment.

anyway, that's the thing about Halo, Dave. rather than try something radical and new, they simply took existing FPS elements and nearly perfected them, in addition to presenting them in a simplified yet deep and persistently enjoyable way. offering something innovative or groundbreaking is certainly one way to make a good game, albeit risky, but it definitely isn't the only way.

Jak · 04-13-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Sounds like something else thats popular to hate *cough* PS3 *cough*

Personally not a fan of Halo, I've played it plenty of times and it reminded me too much of the early Unreal Tournaments, which I found really bland.

I am however open to the possibility that they actually made a good game this time with Halo 3... we'll see hahaha.

And I don't think its worth it to buy Crackdown for the Halo 3 beta.. I played Crackdown for a while at my buddies, it was fun for a bit but nothing special.

However if I ever got an Xbox 360 (which is always possible) I probably wouldn't pick up any Halo games, to me they are very generic shooters, nothing really special about them. I'm looking forward to Mass Effect much more.

You're just afraid of getting pwnt by my energy sword.

icygate777 · 04-13-2007, 03:53 PM

This is supposed to be a final fantasy site!

Obsidian Tides · 04-13-2007, 03:56 PM

MC could beat Cloud's ass.

is that better?

EoT · 04-13-2007, 09:36 PM

Yeah this isn't Gamingextreme, its FFextreme >_>

Commandie070792 · 04-15-2007, 06:26 PM

I'm too impatient. I love Halo, but my passion is Final Fantasy. I bought a PS3 for a game that is coming out late next year, but I should have gotten a 360 so I could play Halo3. Oh well.

Getting my PS3, I saw how incredible the graphics were and how useful all of the features were. I think that Halo 3 would do better on a PS3. I would love to save money playing Halo online free, and it would be neat to move the controller for things like the Banshee and maybe if a Flood were to grab master chief.

I have a good question:
If the Archadian Empire and the Covenant got into a war, who would win? I think Archadia would.

Obsidian Tides · 04-15-2007, 06:54 PM

the control for Halo is one of it's best features, so i don't see any need to tamper with that. graphically, the two systems are too similar to notice any real difference as well.

anyway, i don't know who the Archadians are, so i really can't say.

FFking · 04-16-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak

Something thats better than your life.

Haha yeah sure...

Jak · 04-16-2007, 02:23 PM

yarly sure.

May 19th Boys, you're heads are getting popped.

04-12-2007, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jak KING OF THE INTERNETS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Age: 17 Posts: 2,363 Rep Power: 8	Halo 3 Multiplayer BETA Dated So, Halo 3 – the most anticipated game in Xbox history; you can feel the tension rising as we head toward autumn 07. But experience of the new levels, weapons and vehicles within this stunning next-gen Halo universe begins much sooner than that. Starting 16 May, Xbox 360 gamers (and only Xbox 360 gamers) will be taking part in the Halo 3 multiplayer beta event via Xbox LIVE. If you’re among the gamers already registered, you can jump right in from 16 May until 6 June. The Halo 3 multiplayer beta features three maps: Snowbound, High Ground and Valhalla. These comprise large- and medium-scale locations that make their series debut in Halo 3. You’ll have the upgraded Assault Rifle to have fun with and the Spartan Laser to trial if you’re fighting the good fight. Choose the Covenant and you’ll get a taste of what the Brute Spiker and Spike Grenades are made of. You’ll also be among the first to ride the Spartan Mongoose all-terrain vehicle. Hoorah! Before all this takes place, however, everyone with an Xbox 360 can watch a behind-the-scenes video on Xbox LIVE Marketplace or via http://www.bungie.net. This truly engrossing feature is available right now. It provides a tour of Bungie Studios where we meet the talented (and very lucky) people behind Halo 3 who explain the ideas and powerful next-gen technologies involved. The programme is also a sneak peek at the multiplayer beta, as if you needed more fuel for your Halo 3 angst. Entitled “Is Quisnam Protero Damno!” it’s your chance to see a Halo 3 multiplayer level designed literally from the ground up. Remember, anyone who takes part in the Halo 3 multiplayer beta has chance to provide feedback for the Bungie guys’ reference while developing the game. In the war to save mankind everybody counts! Source: Xbox.com Well looks like I need to get my own copy of Crackdown! __________________

04-12-2007, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Dude I <3 Jak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scranton. Where the Office is filmed Age: 22 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 8	Jak, you and me, May 16. I'll wake up at f-ing 6 AM if I have to. I'll be home so I can download it then. __________________ FFOF Got a question or want to tell us why we suck? Click Here!

04-12-2007, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Obsidian Tides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Just drifiting... Posts: 390 Rep Power: 4	i think any of us with Live on this forum will be doing the same, so i expect some sort of FFE orgy of manslaughter on the 16th. __________________

04-12-2007, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jak KING OF THE INTERNETS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Age: 17 Posts: 2,363 Rep Power: 8	I'll fukxing beet you all. But I still don't have my own copy of Crackdown __________________

04-12-2007, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Obsidian Tides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Just drifiting... Posts: 390 Rep Power: 4	we can probably team up you know __________________

04-12-2007, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Dude I <3 Jak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scranton. Where the Office is filmed Age: 22 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 8	GET CRACKDOWN YOU HOAR! that way, come may 16, you can play with us. __________________ FFOF Got a question or want to tell us why we suck? Click Here!

04-12-2007, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jak KING OF THE INTERNETS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Age: 17 Posts: 2,363 Rep Power: 8	I'll try and buy a cheap copy. __________________

04-13-2007, 07:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
FFking Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: You ever heard of Sweden? Age: 18 Posts: 750 Rep Power: 5	Halo? What are you guys thinking!? __________________

04-13-2007, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jak KING OF THE INTERNETS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Age: 17 Posts: 2,363 Rep Power: 8	Something thats better than your life. __________________

04-13-2007, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Obsidian Tides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Just drifiting... Posts: 390 Rep Power: 4	no Jak, he's right. Halo is popular, so we should automatically hate it for that very reason and no other. __________________

04-13-2007, 02:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Obsidian Tides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Just drifiting... Posts: 390 Rep Power: 4	well, there's plenty of other legitimate reasons to dislike a PS3, and hating it for being popular isn't one of them, considering it isn't very popular at the moment. anyway, that's the thing about Halo, Dave. rather than try something radical and new, they simply took existing FPS elements and nearly perfected them, in addition to presenting them in a simplified yet deep and persistently enjoyable way. offering something innovative or groundbreaking is certainly one way to make a good game, albeit risky, but it definitely isn't the only way. __________________

04-13-2007, 03:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
icygate777 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ny, Ny Posts: 121 Rep Power: 4	This is supposed to be a final fantasy site!

04-13-2007, 03:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Obsidian Tides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Just drifiting... Posts: 390 Rep Power: 4	MC could beat Cloud's ass. is that better? __________________

04-13-2007, 09:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
EoT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Age: 19 Posts: 580 Rep Power: 5	Yeah this isn't Gamingextreme, its FFextreme >_>

04-15-2007, 06:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Commandie070792 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 167 Rep Power: 4	I'm too impatient. I love Halo, but my passion is Final Fantasy. I bought a PS3 for a game that is coming out late next year, but I should have gotten a 360 so I could play Halo3. Oh well. Getting my PS3, I saw how incredible the graphics were and how useful all of the features were. I think that Halo 3 would do better on a PS3. I would love to save money playing Halo online free, and it would be neat to move the controller for things like the Banshee and maybe if a Flood were to grab master chief. I have a good question: If the Archadian Empire and the Covenant got into a war, who would win? I think Archadia would. __________________ Yeah, the kung fu panda avatar was funny for a day, and then it sucked. FREEZE!

04-15-2007, 06:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
Obsidian Tides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Just drifiting... Posts: 390 Rep Power: 4	the control for Halo is one of it's best features, so i don't see any need to tamper with that. graphically, the two systems are too similar to notice any real difference as well. anyway, i don't know who the Archadians are, so i really can't say. __________________

04-16-2007, 02:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jak KING OF THE INTERNETS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Age: 17 Posts: 2,363 Rep Power: 8	yarly sure. May 19th Boys, you're heads are getting popped. __________________

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