The Xbox Thread (Now with 100% more 360) - Page 5

Mondo J. Gecko · 02-26-2005, 01:30 PM

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Still haven't got my cord yet... but I'm still playing Halo 2 way too much...

... if anybody wants to challenge me to a game or just wanna set up a T-Drome Custom Game I'll be on tomorrow night (Sunday the 27th) around 4 or 5 Mountain Time..... maybe earlier... gotta work tonight though... and don't forget to check out my clan's new site... its pretty cool... I was quite impressed with it... Chewbacca's Clan Site...

EDIT: Anybody read the Bungie.net Weekly update yesterday? Frankie left some hints about the downloadable content... said something about a tree and one level that he liked for the Graphics... remeber though, most of the levels have something to do with the Halo 2 storyline... I'm guessing a Delta Halo level and a Space level of somesorts...
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Peanut · 02-26-2005, 01:54 PM

You never can tell with Bungie. Frankly, their constant "hint" games are getting kinda annoying. I'd like to know if they've got any kind of date for the DLC.

Edit: News time!

Halo 3 In Production
Yes, we have news about Halo 3. IGN learned last week while drinking secretly imported beers with its informants that Microsoft is prepared for the battle of its life in this upcoming console war. From what we understand, Bungie is hard at work on, not so surprisingly, Halo 3, which will be ready day and date with the launch of PlayStation 3.

So, while Bungie said it's working on something else, well, we have different news. Sure, the smart creative guys at Bungie are working on something else, but you had better bet your bottom dollar they're also working on the next Halo. The release of Halo 3 at the precise launch of PS3 is a pure, military tactical move, similar to the PS2's greatest lineup ever launching simultaneously with the launch of the Xbox and GameCube. It's designed to counter Sony's upcoming launch with the best weapon Earth has on its side, Master Chief. Go, John 17, go! Save Earth from Sony!

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So thoughts?

I've got two.
1) John's number isn't 17...it's 117. Idiots.
2) PS3 = OWNED!

*Duke* · 03-01-2005, 01:03 AM

Well I figured Microsoft would do something smart at the PS3 launch and it looks like they are turning to the very heart and sole of the x-box gaming lineup for the answer. Although, I'm not really sure how much this will effect PS3 launch.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-01-2005, 01:15 AM

PS3 vs. Revolution vs. Halo 3. Holy SH*T is gonna be ugly. Now THAT is a war.

*Kid Icarus* · 03-01-2005, 01:19 AM

Thing is, most PS2 owners that like FPS alredy own an Xbox for Halo/2. Edit, didn't make my point clear here. This means they're pry already going to get an Xbox 2 for Halo 3. It's not going to increase their market by much.

It'll take Sony's buzz away though, but uh... launching on the same day? That's some dirty tactics... (keep note: Microsoft hit first...)

Peanut · 03-01-2005, 10:45 AM

Well if people know Halo 3 is coming out they'll get the Xbox2 anyways, but releasing Halo 3 on the same day as the PS3 will definately kill they're buzz a bit.

Mondo J. Gecko · 03-01-2005, 01:35 PM

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I think this is just a rumor and speculation... I won't believe anything untill I hear something from Bungie (which could be a long time) but who couldn't figure out that they were going to make a Halo 3... duh! If you've wrapped the single player campaign you know there something more coming... its a given... as for releaseing it on the same day as the PS3... thats dirty... I hope they do it...

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Oh yeah... are they going to release Halo 3 on the X-box 2 on the same day as the PS3 or release Halo 3 on the original X-box?
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Peanut · 03-01-2005, 01:41 PM

Xbox 2 probably. Since Xbox2 is supposed to release before PS3 and Revolution, so I doubt they'd make a new game for an old system.

Peanut · 03-03-2005, 12:04 PM

Some more good news for the Japanese game lovers.

Microsoft Partners With Two More Japanese Creators
Former Capcom Director Yoshiki Okamoto and Rez Creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi on board.

Here's the news article on IGN. I'm sure that'll help to bring over more of the Japanese game loving crowd.

http://xbox.ign.com/articles/592/592789p1.html

Mondo J. Gecko · 03-03-2005, 03:20 PM

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meh... this doesn't really impress me all that much... it just means that X-box is looking for more ways to earn cash and is gonna make more games I probably won't buy... mind you the only reason I'll be picking up an X-box 2 is because it'll have Halo 3 on it .. plain and simple...
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Peanut · 03-03-2005, 04:32 PM

Doesn't intrest me either. I'm not into Japanese games with the exception of what Nintendo makes, but a lot of people complain because there was so little Japanese content on the Xbox.

Mondo J. Gecko · 03-03-2005, 07:44 PM

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too true Peanut... Hey I finally got that Demo Disc with Conker and Splinter Cell on it the other day... man does Conker look good... for squirrel I mean...

... And so does Splinter Cell... I love where their going with splinter cell... its great... Worms 3D was pretty good too... I'm a big fan of the original 2D version though... anybody know if this new 3D Worms version will be over X-box Live? cause that would be super cool... conker online is gonna rock... though I wasn't too impressed with Unreal... it looked good... but I found it way to weird to play in 3rd person mode... I found myself switching to 1st person mode all the time... then getting thomped on by people using melee attacks...
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*Duke* · 03-03-2005, 07:49 PM

I played the demo of conker today and it has to be one of the best looking games i've ever seen on a console. I've seen better on really nice PCs but again for a console it was beautiful.

Peanut · 03-03-2005, 07:59 PM

Yeah, Conker totally rocks. Splinter Cell: CT is looking amazing if just for the co-op play. That is going to be totally bad ass. Unreal is a bit weird, you need to flip flop from 1st to 3rd view a lot. As for Worms I'm a big fan of the 2d version as well, the 3d version seems kinda clumsy, but I'm sure you can get used to it. It's Live enabled as well.

Mondo J. Gecko · 03-03-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

As for Worms I'm a big fan of the 2d version as well, the 3d version seems kinda clumsy, but I'm sure you can get used to it. It's Live enabled as well.

Yeah... it took me a while to get use to the controls and the whole 3D aspect... but after that I found it quite fun... and Live is gonna rock... it'll be super fun...
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Mondo J. Gecko · 03-08-2005, 12:42 PM

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http://xbox.ign.com/articles/594/594...html?fromint=1

This is absolute crap coming from ign... Bungie has never posted anything for 30+ jobs and has never even came close to admitting they are going to make Halo 3... this makes me mad when IGN and the media come out and lie straight to the consumers face for a news story... grrrrr...

heres Bungies job listings --> http://www.bungie.net/Inside/Page.as...on=Main&page=1
no where near 30+ jobs in there...
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Peanut · 03-08-2005, 03:55 PM

Actually...I'm pretty sure that's true. I know for a fact Frankie has mentioned that Bungie has gotten larger, and will get even more so soon. What else could possibly make them hire more people than Halo 3?

Peanut · 03-09-2005, 04:10 PM

http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=4507

New Xbox 2 interface screens. They're really going all out in terms of interaction and customization of your console. Very nice.

Mondo J. Gecko · 03-09-2005, 04:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=4507

New Xbox 2 interface screens. They're really going all out in terms of interaction and customization of your console. Very nice.

Yeah.. super nice.. I'm getting very interested to see how the new X-box system is gonna play and look... I'm loving all the customization and interaction feautures... Live is gonna be so much better now..

http://xbox.ign.com/articles/594/594...html?fromint=1

IGN has a ton of news coming from the GDC about the x-box 2... looks like E3 is gonna be good this year... can't wait for the unveiling of the X-box 2
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Peanut · 03-09-2005, 04:38 PM

Same here. I'm looking forward to it almost as much as Revolution, which is saying quite a bit. Although with Revolution still being such a huge question mark, a purchase isn't 100% guranteed. Xbox 2 is a given though.

02-26-2005, 01:30 PM	#81
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,064	... Still haven't got my cord yet... but I'm still playing Halo 2 way too much... ... if anybody wants to challenge me to a game or just wanna set up a T-Drome Custom Game I'll be on tomorrow night (Sunday the 27th) around 4 or 5 Mountain Time..... maybe earlier... gotta work tonight though... and don't forget to check out my clan's new site... its pretty cool... I was quite impressed with it... Chewbacca's Clan Site... EDIT: Anybody read the Bungie.net Weekly update yesterday? Frankie left some hints about the downloadable content... said something about a tree and one level that he liked for the Graphics... remeber though, most of the levels have something to do with the Halo 2 storyline... I'm guessing a Delta Halo level and a Space level of somesorts... ... __________________ jayrunham.com \| @jayrunham Last edited by Mondo J. Gecko; 02-26-2005 at 01:35 PM.

02-26-2005, 01:54 PM	#82
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	You never can tell with Bungie. Frankly, their constant "hint" games are getting kinda annoying. I'd like to know if they've got any kind of date for the DLC. Edit: News time! Halo 3 In Production Yes, we have news about Halo 3. IGN learned last week while drinking secretly imported beers with its informants that Microsoft is prepared for the battle of its life in this upcoming console war. From what we understand, Bungie is hard at work on, not so surprisingly, Halo 3, which will be ready day and date with the launch of PlayStation 3. So, while Bungie said it's working on something else, well, we have different news. Sure, the smart creative guys at Bungie are working on something else, but you had better bet your bottom dollar they're also working on the next Halo. The release of Halo 3 at the precise launch of PS3 is a pure, military tactical move, similar to the PS2's greatest lineup ever launching simultaneously with the launch of the Xbox and GameCube. It's designed to counter Sony's upcoming launch with the best weapon Earth has on its side, Master Chief. Go, John 17, go! Save Earth from Sony! ------------------ So thoughts? I've got two. 1) John's number isn't 17...it's 117. Idiots. 2) PS3 = OWNED! Last edited by Peanut; 02-26-2005 at 02:59 PM.

03-01-2005, 01:15 AM	#84
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	PS3 vs. Revolution vs. Halo 3. Holy SH*T is gonna be ugly. Now THAT is a war. __________________

03-01-2005, 01:35 PM	#87
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,064	... I think this is just a rumor and speculation... I won't believe anything untill I hear something from Bungie (which could be a long time) but who couldn't figure out that they were going to make a Halo 3... duh! If you've wrapped the single player campaign you know there something more coming... its a given... as for releaseing it on the same day as the PS3... thats dirty... I hope they do it... .. Oh yeah... are they going to release Halo 3 on the X-box 2 on the same day as the PS3 or release Halo 3 on the original X-box? ... __________________ jayrunham.com \| @jayrunham

03-03-2005, 03:20 PM	#90
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,064	... meh... this doesn't really impress me all that much... it just means that X-box is looking for more ways to earn cash and is gonna make more games I probably won't buy... mind you the only reason I'll be picking up an X-box 2 is because it'll have Halo 3 on it .. plain and simple... ... __________________ jayrunham.com \| @jayrunham

03-01-2005, 01:03 AM	#83
Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	Well I figured Microsoft would do something smart at the PS3 launch and it looks like they are turning to the very heart and sole of the x-box gaming lineup for the answer. Although, I'm not really sure how much this will effect PS3 launch.

03-01-2005, 01:19 AM	#85
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	Thing is, most PS2 owners that like FPS alredy own an Xbox for Halo/2. Edit, didn't make my point clear here. This means they're pry already going to get an Xbox 2 for Halo 3. It's not going to increase their market by much. It'll take Sony's buzz away though, but uh... launching on the same day? That's some dirty tactics... (keep note: Microsoft hit first...)

03-01-2005, 10:45 AM	#86
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Well if people know Halo 3 is coming out they'll get the Xbox2 anyways, but releasing Halo 3 on the same day as the PS3 will definately kill they're buzz a bit.

03-01-2005, 01:41 PM	#88
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Xbox 2 probably. Since Xbox2 is supposed to release before PS3 and Revolution, so I doubt they'd make a new game for an old system.

03-03-2005, 12:04 PM	#89
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Some more good news for the Japanese game lovers. Microsoft Partners With Two More Japanese Creators Former Capcom Director Yoshiki Okamoto and Rez Creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi on board. Here's the news article on IGN. I'm sure that'll help to bring over more of the Japanese game loving crowd. http://xbox.ign.com/articles/592/592789p1.html

03-03-2005, 04:32 PM	#91
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Doesn't intrest me either. I'm not into Japanese games with the exception of what Nintendo makes, but a lot of people complain because there was so little Japanese content on the Xbox.

03-03-2005, 07:44 PM	#92
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,064	... too true Peanut... Hey I finally got that Demo Disc with Conker and Splinter Cell on it the other day... man does Conker look good... for squirrel I mean... ... And so does Splinter Cell... I love where their going with splinter cell... its great... Worms 3D was pretty good too... I'm a big fan of the original 2D version though... anybody know if this new 3D Worms version will be over X-box Live? cause that would be super cool... conker online is gonna rock... though I wasn't too impressed with Unreal... it looked good... but I found it way to weird to play in 3rd person mode... I found myself switching to 1st person mode all the time... then getting thomped on by people using melee attacks... ... __________________ jayrunham.com \| @jayrunham

03-03-2005, 07:49 PM	#93
Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	I played the demo of conker today and it has to be one of the best looking games i've ever seen on a console. I've seen better on really nice PCs but again for a console it was beautiful.

03-03-2005, 07:59 PM	#94
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Yeah, Conker totally rocks. Splinter Cell: CT is looking amazing if just for the co-op play. That is going to be totally bad ass. Unreal is a bit weird, you need to flip flop from 1st to 3rd view a lot. As for Worms I'm a big fan of the 2d version as well, the 3d version seems kinda clumsy, but I'm sure you can get used to it. It's Live enabled as well.

03-08-2005, 12:42 PM	#96
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,064	... http://xbox.ign.com/articles/594/594...html?fromint=1 This is absolute crap coming from ign... Bungie has never posted anything for 30+ jobs and has never even came close to admitting they are going to make Halo 3... this makes me mad when IGN and the media come out and lie straight to the consumers face for a news story... grrrrr... heres Bungies job listings --> http://www.bungie.net/Inside/Page.as...on=Main&page=1 no where near 30+ jobs in there... ... __________________ jayrunham.com \| @jayrunham

03-08-2005, 03:55 PM	#97
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Actually...I'm pretty sure that's true. I know for a fact Frankie has mentioned that Bungie has gotten larger, and will get even more so soon. What else could possibly make them hire more people than Halo 3?

03-09-2005, 04:10 PM	#98
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=4507 New Xbox 2 interface screens. They're really going all out in terms of interaction and customization of your console. Very nice.

03-09-2005, 04:38 PM	#100
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Same here. I'm looking forward to it almost as much as Revolution, which is saying quite a bit. Although with Revolution still being such a huge question mark, a purchase isn't 100% guranteed. Xbox 2 is a given though.