More than 2.7 million players make history with record-shattering demand for the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta.
REDMOND, Wash., May 24, 2010 – The most anticipated game of the year is making its worldwide debut this September. “Halo: Reach,” the blockbuster prequel to the best-selling video game franchise and hailed as the No. 1 game series of all time,(1) will leave its mark on the entertainment landscape when it launches worldwide, starting Sept. 14, 2010, and in Japan on Sept. 15.
Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed studio Bungie, “Halo: Reach” drops players back into the iconic universe they love so they can experience the birth of the “Halo” legend. During the past 10 years, the “Halo” franchise has inspired multiple New York Times best-selling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more, and it has sold more than 34 million games worldwide to date.
“‘Halo: Reach’ is the culmination of a decade of ‘Halo,’ a franchise that has become a global entertainment and pop-culture touchstone,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios at Microsoft Corp. “Just as ‘Halo: Combat Evolved’ catalyzed the success of the original Xbox to define a decade of entertainment, ‘Halo: Reach’ will push the boundaries for what’s possible in video games and help make 2010 the biggest year in Xbox history.”
“There’s no doubt in my mind that ‘Halo: Reach’ will be one of the biggest games and hottest entertainment products of the year,” said Bob McKenzie, senior vice president of merchandising at GameStop. “Pre-orders for ‘Halo: Reach’ have been off the charts, with fans snapping up the limited and legendary editions since they were introduced just a month ago. Overall, it’s a real testament to the passion of the ‘Halo’ fan base.”
Consumers Help Make History With Record-Breaking “Halo: Reach” Beta
As a testament to the anticipation for its release, more than 2.7 million “Halo” fans helped make entertainment history this month by participating in the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE, making it the largest console video game beta test on record and more than triple the size of the “Halo 3″ beta. Players completed more than 13 million online games and logged over 16 million hours of online gameplay, amounting to over 1,826 years of total play time in just over a two-week period. The data and user feedback gathered from the beta will help Bungie and Microsoft further refine the game and deliver a blockbuster experience that fans have come to expect from the “Halo” franchise.
“Halo: Reach” follows the story of Noble Team, a squad of heroic Spartan soldiers as they make their final stand on planet Reach, humanity’s last line of defense between the terrifying Covenant and Earth. Representing the best-in-class multiplayer elements that have become the hallmark of the “Halo” series, “Halo: Reach” offers the most action-packed multiplayer experience yet on Xbox LIVE. The “Halo: Reach” experience is completed with an intense campaign, an unparalleled suite of features and stunning new visuals powered by groundbreaking new technology.
“Halo: Reach” represents an enormous evolution for the genre-defining “Halo” games, and is testament to Bungie’s 10 years of experience crafting amazing experiences. During the past decade, “Halo” fans have demonstrated their commitment to the franchise by logging more than 2 billion hours of gameplay on Xbox LIVE, sharing millions of pieces of user-generated content, creating original “Halo” machinima series and even holding “Halo” themed weddings.
“Halo: Reach” is available for preorder in standard, limited and legendary editions at participating retailers worldwide. The standard edition has an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.), and the limited and legendary editions of the game will retail for $79.99 and $149.99 (U.S.), respectively. The limited and legendary editions of “Halo: Reach” are packed with extras that fans won’t want to miss. The centerpiece of the legendary edition is a 10-inch-tall, hand-painted and individually molded Noble Team statue crafted by the expert artisans at McFarlane Toys. As a special bonus, fans can receive a token to unlock an exclusive in-game Spartan Recon Helmet, by picking up a copy of the game on launch day at North American retail stores, and outside of North America by making a pre-order reservation at participating retailers.
(1) According to a recent reader poll by Guinness World Records.
Written By Andrew
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Videos,reviews,latest news,tips and tricks,no further comment required,
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Halo Reach Weapons
Halo Reach has some exciting changes in its weapons. Magnum, assault rifle, and sniper are returning back and the battle rifle is replaced by the Designated Marksman. Halo Reach has UNSC weapons, covenant weapons, and grenades. Some hot new technologies are being added in the Halo Reach weapons. Four new weapons are included in addition to the weapons used in the previous versions. The newly added weapons are Needle Sniper, Grenade Launcher, Focus Rifle, and Plasma Launcher.
Plasma Launcher:
Plasma Repeater is one of the newly introduced weapons, which is a little different than the original plasma rifle. The plasma rifle slows down when it gets heated up and it can only be reloaded whereas the Plasma Repeater can be recharged. It is capable of launching super-heated bolts and the bolt continues to track even after the death of its operator. Immediately after firing at a target it hones to the next location. Your target will definitely be decimated if it comes into play. You can find this weapon on sword base's middle bridge.
Focus Rifle:
This special applications rifle is an addition to the old sniper family. The focus rifle rips through the shields of your enemy by shooting concentrated beam at a long range. You can find this weapon on the concrete under the bridge. Nobody is sure about its functions but you will know its power if you point this rifle at somebody's head. It is like using a huge laser gun on the shoulder. This weapon is battery powered and its exact mechanism is under investigation.
Grenade Launcher:
M319 individual grenade launcher is a single shot weapon. Its caliber is 40mm. It can launch a devastating payload with its 40mm. rounds and if you hold the trigger after its launch it will not explode. So you can wait for your enemy to walk on it. It is difficult to control the rounds, but experts can do a huge damage.
Needle Rifle:
The Needle rifle is capable of firing unconventional, long, and sharp projectiles at your enemy. You can find this weapon laying everywhere in the beta. It is effective against medium and long range opponents. The projectiles will not stop detonating for several seconds after entering the soft tissue. They enter and explode only after a few seconds. Many snipers will love this rifle.
Designated Marksman Rifle:
The Designated Marksman rifle is a lean, headshot machine. It is deadly at middle to long range but at close it is unwieldy. Designated Marksman Rifle requires five shots for killing a person, where the last one should be nailed at the noggin.
Machine Gun:
This machine gun is of unknown kind. This is a new arrival in the Halo Reach arsenal. It will be effective against light vehicles and enemy forces.
Spartan Laser:
Spartan Laser is a very powerful beam weapon returning from Halo 3. It can toast anything in a single blow. It is one of the powerful and major weapons in Halo 3, but you should be skillful to use it properly.
Matt Anton is an avid player and journalist of video games. He enjoys blogging about all things in the tech industry, specifically related to game news. He is best known, however, for his contributions at http://GameFriends.com - The Video Game Social Community for Gamers.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Anton
Plasma Launcher:
Plasma Repeater is one of the newly introduced weapons, which is a little different than the original plasma rifle. The plasma rifle slows down when it gets heated up and it can only be reloaded whereas the Plasma Repeater can be recharged. It is capable of launching super-heated bolts and the bolt continues to track even after the death of its operator. Immediately after firing at a target it hones to the next location. Your target will definitely be decimated if it comes into play. You can find this weapon on sword base's middle bridge.
Focus Rifle:
This special applications rifle is an addition to the old sniper family. The focus rifle rips through the shields of your enemy by shooting concentrated beam at a long range. You can find this weapon on the concrete under the bridge. Nobody is sure about its functions but you will know its power if you point this rifle at somebody's head. It is like using a huge laser gun on the shoulder. This weapon is battery powered and its exact mechanism is under investigation.
Grenade Launcher:
M319 individual grenade launcher is a single shot weapon. Its caliber is 40mm. It can launch a devastating payload with its 40mm. rounds and if you hold the trigger after its launch it will not explode. So you can wait for your enemy to walk on it. It is difficult to control the rounds, but experts can do a huge damage.
Needle Rifle:
The Needle rifle is capable of firing unconventional, long, and sharp projectiles at your enemy. You can find this weapon laying everywhere in the beta. It is effective against medium and long range opponents. The projectiles will not stop detonating for several seconds after entering the soft tissue. They enter and explode only after a few seconds. Many snipers will love this rifle.
Designated Marksman Rifle:
The Designated Marksman rifle is a lean, headshot machine. It is deadly at middle to long range but at close it is unwieldy. Designated Marksman Rifle requires five shots for killing a person, where the last one should be nailed at the noggin.
Machine Gun:
This machine gun is of unknown kind. This is a new arrival in the Halo Reach arsenal. It will be effective against light vehicles and enemy forces.
Spartan Laser:
Spartan Laser is a very powerful beam weapon returning from Halo 3. It can toast anything in a single blow. It is one of the powerful and major weapons in Halo 3, but you should be skillful to use it properly.
Matt Anton is an avid player and journalist of video games. He enjoys blogging about all things in the tech industry, specifically related to game news. He is best known, however, for his contributions at http://GameFriends.com - The Video Game Social Community for Gamers.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Anton
About Halo Reach
Halo Reach is the latest installment in Bungie's popular Halo series of first person shooter games for Xbox 360. Its release on September 14th 2010 has been highly anticipated, especially with 3 different collector's editions. There's the Standard edition, which is just the game, the Limited edition which also unlocks bonus Elite armor in the game and the Legendary edition which includes the Elite armor, a bonus Spartan Recon helmet in the game and a 10 pound statue!
The game is a prequel to the original Halo trilogy, set just before the first game in 2552. Humanity is at war with a group of aliens known as the Covenant. By the this point in the war, humanity has lost most of its colonies. The game specifically centers on the battle for a planet similar to Earth that the game takes its name from, called Reach. The player is a member of a UNSC military force stationed on Reach, known as Noble Team, and is referred to only as "Noble 6".
The game has been in development for a while, accumulating a lot of new features and has been tested as a public beta version for a while, allowing Bungie to catch most of the game's bugs before official release. Those keeping watch on the games industry say it's going to have a big impact, maybe even turning out to be the highest selling game of 2010. Its only real contender for this title will be Call of Duty Black Ops, another FPS game from a popular series. In all likelihood, it's too early to tell who'll sell the most.
The most interesting new feature is the addition of Armor Abilities. These are additions to the player's armor that allows them to use invisibility, sprinting, a jetpack or any of the other abilities on offer. Multiplayer also has the loadout selction option, where you can choose your weapons and armor ability each time you respawn, as well as a system for voting on the next map, rather than the vetoing a random map system Halo 3 used. Multiplayer has players taking a side of the conflict, human Spartans or alien Elites, and competing for kills or objectives.
The prices for the different editions range from about $60 for Standard to $150 for the Legendary edition. If you're looking to get this game, you'll want to check online stores, since some offer discounts or promotions that could save you up to $20.
Click for more information or to BUY HALO REACH ONLINE
Or click here for more info on its competitor, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_I_Small
The game is a prequel to the original Halo trilogy, set just before the first game in 2552. Humanity is at war with a group of aliens known as the Covenant. By the this point in the war, humanity has lost most of its colonies. The game specifically centers on the battle for a planet similar to Earth that the game takes its name from, called Reach. The player is a member of a UNSC military force stationed on Reach, known as Noble Team, and is referred to only as "Noble 6".
The game has been in development for a while, accumulating a lot of new features and has been tested as a public beta version for a while, allowing Bungie to catch most of the game's bugs before official release. Those keeping watch on the games industry say it's going to have a big impact, maybe even turning out to be the highest selling game of 2010. Its only real contender for this title will be Call of Duty Black Ops, another FPS game from a popular series. In all likelihood, it's too early to tell who'll sell the most.
The most interesting new feature is the addition of Armor Abilities. These are additions to the player's armor that allows them to use invisibility, sprinting, a jetpack or any of the other abilities on offer. Multiplayer also has the loadout selction option, where you can choose your weapons and armor ability each time you respawn, as well as a system for voting on the next map, rather than the vetoing a random map system Halo 3 used. Multiplayer has players taking a side of the conflict, human Spartans or alien Elites, and competing for kills or objectives.
The prices for the different editions range from about $60 for Standard to $150 for the Legendary edition. If you're looking to get this game, you'll want to check online stores, since some offer discounts or promotions that could save you up to $20.
Click for more information or to BUY HALO REACH ONLINE
Or click here for more info on its competitor, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_I_Small
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