Halo 3 - General Discussion & Info

The graphics are sick. I was thinking after the beta Halo 3 would be the ultimate polished Halo 2 in terms of control/play with some new guns, saving match replays, etc. But it ends up much more, especially for the graphics whores.

Hopefully the reviews sound off and agree with what I'm reading/seeing. Can't wait to get my copy from liongames (save $20 and wait a day or two for the win) and hope Microsoft/Bungie somehow keeps the cashcow going. Theres no way the sales are going to stop at Halo 3.
 
[quote name='PINKO']so if i was to order this at amazon.com and get the free shipping would i get it on launch day[/quote]

According to my order, you should get it between the 28th and the 5th
 
This is not some universal question, or a 'are you high?' topic. This is the honest to goodness truth. I am conflicted about whether or not to get Halo 3. When I bought a 360, I did not solely buy it for Halo 3. I also don't have XBL Gold at the moment, but am close to getting my subscription renewed any day now. I am sure a lot of 360 owners are going to get Halo 3 and are going to love it. But, I am not completely sold.

Here are a list of reasons why I am conflicted:

- I did NOT finish Halo 1
The 4th and 5th levels in the game were completely lacking of original ideas, where I go into copies of the same room 7 or 8 times in a row, boring me to death. I honestly couldn't take much after this.

- I did NOT play Halo 2
I didn't have an Xbox, and I feel $30 is still too much for it.

- I am not a fan of the FPS genre
I like TPS a lot. At least the two I've played (3 if you count RE4 twice) were of my liking (yeah, I liked the last level in Gears). I've played Bioshock, and thought it was great, but not as good as it was made out to be. I guess it's mainly the whole I'm playing sort of thing, not I'm controlling person X that has me a bit freaked out about the genre. Even in Oblivion I could mold the character into an image of my choosing.

- I S-U-C-K at multiplayer
I'm the annoying skinny weakling picked last for soccer everytime for good reason. But, it doesn't mean time couldn't make me better. I haven't played a lot of FPS's to know a lot of strategy in game.

Right now I am leaning towards not getting Halo 3 (like 60-40 here). I humbly ask you to help me out here. The Halo 3 E3 teaser did get me a bit excited for it, I'll admit that. I would ask you to help me out by giving me CONCRETE reasons instead of rants like 'OMG, itz Halo 3' or 'Halo is teh bomb' or something like that.

If a mod feels this thread should be locked, so be it. I'll go post this same thing in another thread where I'm sure it'll get lost in the pile of hype. But I'm sure I'm not the only one who is having this dilemma. And in CAG fashion, I have a contingency plan in place where if I am swayed to get Halo 3 I have a deal picked out for it.

I thank you.
 
[quote name='KingBroly']

- I did NOT finish Halo 1
The 4th and 5th levels in the game were completely lacking of original ideas, where I go into copies of the same room 7 or 8 times in a row, boring me to death. I honestly couldn't take much after this.

- I did NOT play Halo 2
I didn't have an Xbox, and I feel $30 is still too much for it.

- I am not a fan of the FPS genre
I like TPS a lot. At least the two I've played (3 if you count RE4 twice) were of my liking (yeah, I liked the last level in Gears). I've played Bioshock, and thought it was great, but not as good as it was made out to be. I guess it's mainly the whole I'm playing sort of thing, not I'm controlling person X that has me a bit freaked out about the genre. Even in Oblivion I could mold the character into an image of my choosing.

- I S-U-C-K at multiplayer
I'm the annoying skinny weakling picked last for soccer everytime for good reason. But, it doesn't mean time couldn't make me better. I haven't played a lot of FPS's to know a lot of strategy in game.[/quote]

I think you answered your own question
 
I hate the hype for this game, but it's also kinda getting to me.

Like I said, I'm not a FPS genre fan, but that's because I haven't played a lot of FPS's before (like 3-4 ever).
 
It doesn't matter if you can list 100 valid points on why you shouldn't buy it. You would still be a fool not to get it. This is one of those rare watershed moments in gaming like the hype for Super Mario Bros. 3 and Ocarina of Time.
 
[quote name='PINKO']so if i was to order this at amazon.com and get the free shipping would i get it on launch day[/QUOTE]
Absolutely not.
 
So you hated Halo 1, didn't play Halo 2 because it's $30 and you suck at the main reason to buy it, the multiplayer?

If you have to ask, sure go ahead and buy it.
 
It's not that I didn't like Halo 1. It's that I didn't finish it because of the repetitive nature that game had on those 2 levels. I would've given Halo 1 at least an 8 until there.
 
Just wait till the price drops or something (well, it's going to be a loooong loooong time, just like Oblivion). That or just play it on a friend's 360 and see if you do like it. I didn't care much for the first two, but something about the 3rd's multiplayer made me happy compared to the others.
 
[quote name='PINKO']so if i was to order this at amazon.com and get the free shipping would i get it on launch day[/quote]You'd have to get overnight for that to even have a chance of happening.
 
I don't think you should get if you don't even like the first 2. There is no point in getting it, you'll just hate it like the other 2.
 
[quote name='kensterdotnet']I don't think you should get if you don't even like the first 2. There is no point in getting it, you'll just hate it like the other 2.[/QUOTE]


I absolutley hated the first 2... heck I can't stand being near them or hear the word about them, but I give Halo 3 the benefit of the doubt due to the amount of time, money, effort, and dedication the first two games have forced part 3 to be. Plus forge is the biggest selling point for me.
 
[quote name='machoman_93']I wouldn't get it now. Just wait until the price goes down or you can get it at a great price. It'll go down in about 6 months i think.[/QUOTE]

see oblivion...

Price changes aren't magic they are connected to the market forces and this game won't need a price drop for at least a year. If you are thinking about waiting for a price drop think again cause you will end up breaking at the 6 month point with the same amount of money removed from your wallet.

Then again you could argue you earned 6 months of interest on your 60 bucks woohoo.
 
[quote name='tilcfast']If you're going to risk your job and quite possibly your life by selling this early.... do it for more than $50 au.[/QUOTE]

Anyone else think that MS is going to go after the guy who bought that copy?
 
[quote name='A Happy Panda']Anyone else think that MS is going to go after the guy who bought that copy?[/quote]

If they did they would be foolish. Who WOULDN'T try to buy this? The only person they should be going after is the person who sold it, and from there find out how exactly he got it...
 
Just because you didn't finish a game doesn't mean that you didn't like it. I LOVE Ninja Gaiden but I never finished, so I mean you if want to try and play Halo 3 just do it. I am sure it will retain it's trade in value for awhile.
 
[quote name='InuFaye']Halo 3 wont be down in price for at least 2 years. How long did it take halo 1 and 2 to drop.[/QUOTE]

Halo 2 dropped real quick IIRC. Mostly because almost everyone else who wanted it, bought it on day 1 or at least by Christmas. I remember seeing it for $30 around 3-4 months after it came out.
 
[quote name='A Happy Panda']Anyone else think that MS is going to go after the guy who bought that copy?[/QUOTE]
I think they will go after the distributor or the Store that sold it but not the customer thats not good marketing on Microsoft's part. If guy was selling thousands then of course they would hunt him down and rip out his heart but not for two copies that he has already sold on eBay.

EDIT: it is crazy to think that distributors already have it. There is no way this guy got it from a retail store, if that was true you are going to be hearing A LOT more stories about Target and Walmart doing the same thing.
 
[quote name='darthbudge']Just because you didn't finish a game doesn't mean that you didn't like it. I LOVE Ninja Gaiden but I never finished, so I mean you if want to try and play Halo 3 just do it. I am sure it will retain it's trade in value for awhile.[/QUOTE]
Well also with Halo games it really depends on how much you like the multiplayer, I love Halo ( played about half) and Halo 2 (Played through once and only once) Now multiplayer on the other hand I still play so thats where the value is going to be.
 
Update 9/12: Unite To Fight Launch Week Events
Halo 3 Launch Week

Published September 11, 2007
We've got dozens of events, promotions, and contests scheduled around the release of Halo® 3, the most eagerly anticipated game of all time. We'll have more information on these events as we get closer to the launch of Halo 3. Here are a few of the events to look forward to:

Regional Launch Events: In New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Seattle, look for huge launch events. You could score some free swag, get a chance to play Halo 3 with local celebrities in on-site Game with Fame sessions, and be there for the countdown to launch!

Midnight Madness: At 12:01 A.M. on September 25, over 10,000 stores will be open to sell Halo 3 in the biggest entertainment launch in history.

NASCAR: All eyes will be on Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates as David Stremme drives the Number 40 Target/Halo 3 inspired race car at the NASCAR Dover 400 on September 23. Select NASCAR drivers will even have a chance to test drive Halo 3 prior to the race during a private event.

Free Xbox LIVE Gold from Best Buy: From September 25-27, Best Buy brings Xbox LIVE® Gold to everyone free, so you can experience the online multiplayer of Halo 3! Fight through the campaign with your friends cooperatively online, save and share your best moments from the game, or try other online activities free during the Free Gold days.
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You could win this special edition Pontiac from Best Buy.
Best Buy Play & Win: You could win a Pontiac G6 GXP Street Edition or a Samsung home theater system in this special car giveaway sponsored by Best Buy. Simply register your gamertag, play Halo 3 between September 25-27 and you're entered into the sweepstakes. More than a hundred lucky winners will each score 8000 Microsoft Points from Best Buy.

Game with Fame: We've got some celebrities lines up to play against Halo 3 gamers. The Dates, times, and celebrities are still being finalized, so stay tuned for more details.

Game with Bungie: Here's your chance to play against members of Bungie Studios, the makers of the blockbuster game.

New Marketplace Content: Look for exclusive content on Xbox LIVE for Halo 3 throughout the Unite to Fight week.
Halo 3 Play & Win Sweepstakes: Register your gamertag, then play Halo 3 between September 28 and September 30 to enter the sweepstakes. We've got some great Halo prizes, including Halo accessory packs, Halo Xbox 360™ consoles, Halo 3 Zune players, Microsoft Points, and Halo Graphic Art Books.
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http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo3/news/launch/default.htm

I just registered. Good Luck All.
 
Locations for the Launch events

New York City – Best Buy, 529 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10017
Seattle – Best Buy, 457 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005
Los Angeles – Gamestop, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608
Miami – Circuit City, 8575 Northwest 13th Terrace, Miami, FL 33126
 
I live in Bellevue, but I could care less about the launch event. I'll just go and pick it up from some other place before all those peole waiting in line at bestbuy even get their copies.
 
Damn what a nice 15th B-Day present that'd be pontiac here i come. Even though my birthday was a while ago if i win im changing it to the 25th...even though the exteror of that cars is fuck ugly ill just get a paint job keep the halo 3 symbols and keep the slammin interior. TVS!
 
[quote name='Zoglog']sucks that it's on a weekday.[/quote]

What sucks even more is that its on an early-in-the-week weekday. Waiting until Friday to play all night long is going to be torture with school and whatnot.
 
[quote name='help1']What sucks even more is that its on an early-in-the-week weekday. Waiting until Friday to play all night long is going to be torture with school and whatnot.[/quote]


just quit
 
[quote name='help1']What sucks even more is that its on an early-in-the-week weekday. Waiting until Friday to play all night long is going to be torture with school and whatnot.[/QUOTE]

Uh it's school. Just play it whenever you can. I didn't go to any of my classes when Gears came out. Also showed up late to school back in high school when H2 launched.
 
Uhh play when you get home? I don't see why people have to take off from work and skip school just to play for one day...

It's a good game. Not a game that if you don't play that you'll die.
 
The 3 days of XBL Gold for free is intruiging. And although this game wasn't looking like a buy for me, coupons reducing it's price by a third really makes me rethink buying it or not.

All Midnight events should always have lots of free stuff or should never happen.
 
[quote name='KingBroly']The 3 days of XBL Gold for free is intruiging. And although this game wasn't looking like a buy for me, coupons reducing it's price by a third really makes me rethink buying it or not.

All Midnight events should always have lots of free stuff or should never happen.[/QUOTE]

=/

You didn't like H1 and H2, but still want this? I don't want to hear any bitching from you I swear...
 
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