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{{quote|This unparalleled, revolutionary battle simulation is where Spartans go to hone their skills in competitive combat.|Halo Waypoint.}} | {{quote|This unparalleled, revolutionary battle simulation is where Spartans go to hone their skills in competitive combat.|Halo Waypoint.}} | ||
[[File:H4-InfinityMode-CareerWelcome.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Introduction to Spartan career in War Games.]] | [[File:H4-InfinityMode-CareerWelcome.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Introduction to Spartan career in War Games.]] | ||
'''War Games''' is the | '''War Games''' is the competitive [[multiplayer]] mode of ''[[Halo 4]]'', which pits players against one another in adversarial combat training in simulated environments in the advanced combat deck of the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}.<ref name="first look">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo&feature=player_embedded '''YouTube''': ''Making Halo 4: First Look'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | == Overview == | ||
Unlike previous multiplayer modes, War Games is tied with an in-universe explanation, introduced for the first time. In this case the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IVs]] (controlled by the players) are training in the ''Infinity' | Unlike previous multiplayer modes, War Games is tied with an in-universe explanation, introduced for the first time. In this case the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IVs]] (controlled by the players) are training in the ''Infinity''<nowiki />'s combat simulation deck by fighting each other to stay constantly battle-ready. The player progression system is more extensive, allowing players to choose between various modifications which have an effect on gameplay, in addition to aesthetic [[armor permutations]] similar to the prior games.<ref name="Official Site">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref> Players are able to customize their [[loadout]]s,<ref>[http://www.gamefront.com/halo-4-demo-report/2/ '''Gamefront.com''': ''Halo 4 Demo Report'']</ref> being able to choose between various [[armor abilities]] as well as new customizable features, known as [[Support Upgrades]] and [[Tactical Packages]]. Multiplayer gameplay is more fast-paced than in the prior games. Weapon pickups on maps are marked on the player's [[heads-up display]]<ref name="venture">[http://venturebeat.com/2012/03/05/11-things-learned-about-halo-4/ '''Venturebeat.com''': ''11 new things we’ve learned about Halo 4 (with video)'']</ref>, and players are able to call in ordnance drops, containing power-ups or weapons, during matches.<ref name="Official Site"/> Power-ups available in Infinity Slayer include [[Overshield]], [[Damage Boost]], and [[Speed Boost]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/06/The-Halo-Bulletin-7612.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 7.6.12'']</ref> | ||
==Gametypes== | ==Gametypes== |
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