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According to a member of NeoGAF who claims to be an industry insider, Halo 5 is being delayed until 2015 so that 343 can continue working on it, while Saber Interactive and Certain Affinity will instead release Halo 2 Anniversary as a stopgap, featuring a multiplayer beta for Halo 5, access to a live-action miniseries ala Forward Unto Dawn, and the possibility of an altered ending. | According to a member of NeoGAF who claims to be an industry insider, Halo 5 is being delayed until 2015 so that 343 can continue working on it, while Saber Interactive and Certain Affinity will instead release Halo 2 Anniversary as a stopgap, featuring a multiplayer beta for Halo 5, access to a live-action miniseries ala Forward Unto Dawn, and the possibility of an altered ending. | ||
And to be perfectly honest, I could not be HAPPIER. | And to be perfectly honest, I could not be HAPPIER. | ||
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But of all the Halo games that deserve (some would say ''need'') a remake, Halo 2 tops my list. | But of all the Halo games that deserve (some would say ''need'') a remake, Halo 2 tops my list. | ||
I love Halo 2. I know people who think that was where the Halo games started to go wrong for them, and that Halo 3 fixed things to a degree. For me, it's exactly the opposite impression - Halo 2 was a daring exploration of the universe, while Halo 3 played things too safe and generic. I still lament the reduction of the Arbiter to a sidekick. I thought the campaign was brilliant, and that the level design was interesting. Not to mention we got to see so much new stuff! ODSTs! Brutes! Frigates and Carriers! A new Halo! High Charity! And as much as people hate fighting the Flood, I thought the Sacred Icon and Quarantine Zone levels were spectacular and epic, and that Gravemind was atmospheric and moody. | I love Halo 2. I know people who think that was where the Halo games started to go wrong for them, and that Halo 3 fixed things to a degree. For me, it's exactly the opposite impression - Halo 2 was a daring exploration of the universe, while Halo 3 played things too safe and generic. I still lament the reduction of the Arbiter to a sidekick. I thought the campaign was brilliant, and that the level design was interesting. Not to mention we got to see so much new stuff! ODSTs! Brutes! Frigates and Carriers! A new Halo! High Charity! And as much as people hate fighting the Flood, I thought the Sacred Icon and Quarantine Zone levels were spectacular and epic, and that Gravemind was atmospheric and moody. | ||
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So what is the point I'm trying to get across? | So what is the point I'm trying to get across? | ||
That I would be not only fine with, but ''enthusiastic'' for 343, Saber and CA to go further with Halo 2, and not just graphically update the environments and character and object models, but to go ahead for a full-on remake of Halo 2 - fix some of those gameplay issues, adjust the environments as necessary, tweak enemy numbers and behaviours and weapon stats. Of course, I would absolutely prefer it if they kept the original voices, especially Michael Wincott's original Prophet of Truth, but I don't know if it could be done without necessarily recording new dialogue for new behaviours. Wincott's choice not to participate in Halo 3 was a huge blow for me, because he was one of the best parts of Halo 2 - he made Truth seemed machiavellian and elaborate, while Stamp's version seems more genuinely religiously zealous - both good performances, but I prefer the Wincott interpretation of the character. | That I would be not only fine with, but ''enthusiastic'' for 343, Saber and CA to go further with Halo 2, and not just graphically update the environments and character and object models, but to go ahead for a full-on remake of Halo 2 - fix some of those gameplay issues, adjust the environments as necessary, tweak enemy numbers and behaviours and weapon stats. Of course, I would absolutely prefer it if they kept the original voices, especially Michael Wincott's original Prophet of Truth, but I don't know if it could be done without necessarily recording new dialogue for new behaviours. Wincott's choice not to participate in Halo 3 was a huge blow for me, because he was one of the best parts of Halo 2 - he made Truth seemed machiavellian and elaborate, while Stamp's version seems more genuinely religiously zealous - both good performances, but I prefer the Wincott interpretation of the character. | ||
It would be an ambitious undertaking, certainly, especially for a property as much-beloved as Halo 2 was. And there are dangers inherent in it - the original post mentions the possibility of a new ending, which I think would be a misstep. For better or worse, the ending of Halo 2 is iconic. I could see it working if they added a post-credits scene of Johnson, Miranda and the Arbiter heading off to Earth, perhaps, or meeting with Buck and Dare to tie it to the end of ODST. | It would be an ambitious undertaking, certainly, especially for a property as much-beloved as Halo 2 was. And there are dangers inherent in it - the original post mentions the possibility of a new ending, which I think would be a misstep. For better or worse, the ending of Halo 2 is iconic. I could see it working if they added a post-credits scene of Johnson, Miranda and the Arbiter heading off to Earth, perhaps, or meeting with Buck and Dare to tie it to the end of ODST. | ||
And the opportunity for Terminals is incredibly exciting - you have the chance to perhaps show Regret's brief occupation of New Mombasa, and perhaps his decision to leave. You can continue the story of how the Heretic Leader Sesa 'Refumee met Guilty Spark, and how it inspired his rebel movement. The lead-up to the Great Schism. Or, most intriguingly of all, we could see the centuries-long corruption of Penitent Tangent by the Gravemind. It would also be an opportunity to get some of the classic voice actors back - the ever-fantastic Keith David to reprise his role as the Arbiter, Robin Atkin Downes as the Prophet of Regret, and Dee Bradley Baker as the Gravemind. | And the opportunity for Terminals is incredibly exciting - you have the chance to perhaps show Regret's brief occupation of New Mombasa, and perhaps his decision to leave. You can continue the story of how the Heretic Leader Sesa 'Refumee met Guilty Spark, and how it inspired his rebel movement. The lead-up to the Great Schism. Or, most intriguingly of all, we could see the centuries-long corruption of Penitent Tangent by the Gravemind. It would also be an opportunity to get some of the classic voice actors back - the ever-fantastic Keith David to reprise his role as the Arbiter, Robin Atkin Downes as the Prophet of Regret, and Dee Bradley Baker as the Gravemind. | ||
The source claims that Halo 5 will also feature the original multiplayer, though I'm a bit iffy on the idea of releasing a popular multiplayer game right before they release ''another'' multiplayer game for them to compete with each other. I didn't mind Halo Anniversary being released with the Reach multiplayer and some new maps. But including a multiplayer beta for Halo 5 would be great, tying the remastered game to the next sequel better thematically. For one thing, yes, multiplayer betas have been used more like advertising, generating excitement for the next game. I will admit that. But on the other hand, there were serious issues with Halo 4's multiplayer, and I doubt 343 wouldn't want to try and get it right this time around. Secondly, you could do it in a way that paid tribute to Halo 2 while still functioning as a beta test - use the Halo 2 MJOLNIR model for the character model, and remake classic Halo 2 maps that haven't had the treatment yet, or set them in environments we explored in Halo 2. | The source claims that Halo 5 will also feature the original multiplayer, though I'm a bit iffy on the idea of releasing a popular multiplayer game right before they release ''another'' multiplayer game for them to compete with each other. I didn't mind Halo Anniversary being released with the Reach multiplayer and some new maps. But including a multiplayer beta for Halo 5 would be great, tying the remastered game to the next sequel better thematically. For one thing, yes, multiplayer betas have been used more like advertising, generating excitement for the next game. I will admit that. But on the other hand, there were serious issues with Halo 4's multiplayer, and I doubt 343 wouldn't want to try and get it right this time around. Secondly, you could do it in a way that paid tribute to Halo 2 while still functioning as a beta test - use the Halo 2 MJOLNIR model for the character model, and remake classic Halo 2 maps that haven't had the treatment yet, or set them in environments we explored in Halo 2. | ||
Normally, I would be at the forefront of the crowd saying "leave it alone, it's perfect as it is." But unlike Halo 1, I just don;'t feel that way for Halo 2. There is room for improving the Halo 2 experience. And I'm okay with that! | Normally, I would be at the forefront of the crowd saying "leave it alone, it's perfect as it is." But unlike Halo 1, I just don;'t feel that way for Halo 2. There is room for improving the Halo 2 experience. And I'm okay with that! | ||
==Comments?== | ==Comments?== | ||
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:And regarding the Schism, the Conversations from the Universe booklet makes it clear that the Elites have begun questioning the Prophets. Plus, Contact Harvest makes it clear that the Prophets have always known that the Great Journey was a fraud, and Truth's plan is to fire the Halos and rebuild the galaxy in his image, a plan the Elites would never go along with when they realised the extent of the deception, while the Brutes were either naive enough to accept Truth's lies, or cynical and brutal enough to approve of Truth's plan. | :And regarding the Schism, the Conversations from the Universe booklet makes it clear that the Elites have begun questioning the Prophets. Plus, Contact Harvest makes it clear that the Prophets have always known that the Great Journey was a fraud, and Truth's plan is to fire the Halos and rebuild the galaxy in his image, a plan the Elites would never go along with when they realised the extent of the deception, while the Brutes were either naive enough to accept Truth's lies, or cynical and brutal enough to approve of Truth's plan. | ||
:Other than that, I don't know if the rest of the plot holes you mentioned really need addressing - some of them are just for dramatic convenience, while others are just ideas that Bungie decided to drop. The chip especially - they brought that back to hark back to Combat Evolved. I was disappointed, because I thought the Halo 2 version of that was pretty cool. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | :Other than that, I don't know if the rest of the plot holes you mentioned really need addressing - some of them are just for dramatic convenience, while others are just ideas that Bungie decided to drop. The chip especially - they brought that back to hark back to Combat Evolved. I was disappointed, because I thought the Halo 2 version of that was pretty cool. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 02:55, 30 January 2014 (EST) | ||
Regret didn't manage any digging when he arrived in New Mombasa. We get a bird's eye of the area when dropping to his ship and all there is is a small crater that forms when he jumps into slipspace. Maybe Truth sent him the coordinates when his own troops that arrived the day after got a closer look at the Portal, but I don't see why he'd do so. We know that Truth knew where Earth was, due to the fleet he assembled as the ''Unyielding Hierophant'', but Regret obviously didn't learn it from the same source or else he would have brought more ships. As for Contact Harvest, I'll have to read it. Got a chance to over this weekend. [[User:Tuckerscreator|<span style="color:#6600cc;">'''''Tuckerscreator'''''</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Tuckerscreator|<font color="#008000">stalk</font>]])</sup> 03:56, 30 January 2014 (EST) | Regret didn't manage any digging when he arrived in New Mombasa. We get a bird's eye of the area when dropping to his ship and all there is is a small crater that forms when he jumps into slipspace. Maybe Truth sent him the coordinates when his own troops that arrived the day after got a closer look at the Portal, but I don't see why he'd do so. We know that Truth knew where Earth was, due to the fleet he assembled as the ''Unyielding Hierophant'', but Regret obviously didn't learn it from the same source or else he would have brought more ships. As for Contact Harvest, I'll have to read it. Got a chance to over this weekend. [[User:Tuckerscreator|<span style="color:#6600cc;">'''''Tuckerscreator'''''</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Tuckerscreator|<font color="#008000">stalk</font>]])</sup> 03:56, 30 January 2014 (EST) | ||
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::In addition, I thought the point of the Drones under the data centre, building their hives, was that they were starting the digging? It was only when Mickey and Dutch blew up the building above them that they were stirred up. When you see Truth entering the Dreadnought, he does so from what looks like the remnants of the data centre, having been excavated further. I'm also unconvinced that Truth knew that Earth was populated - if you have located your religion's most important "holy relic", you're naturally going to send a huge fleet to secure it, regardless of whether you expect anyone to be there, if only for ceremonial purposes, important to the Elites, and make sure it's safe. I got the impression Regret's force was scraped together quickly in the aftermath of the Unyeilding Hierophant incident, and they still had no idea Earth was populated. | ::In addition, I thought the point of the Drones under the data centre, building their hives, was that they were starting the digging? It was only when Mickey and Dutch blew up the building above them that they were stirred up. When you see Truth entering the Dreadnought, he does so from what looks like the remnants of the data centre, having been excavated further. I'm also unconvinced that Truth knew that Earth was populated - if you have located your religion's most important "holy relic", you're naturally going to send a huge fleet to secure it, regardless of whether you expect anyone to be there, if only for ceremonial purposes, important to the Elites, and make sure it's safe. I got the impression Regret's force was scraped together quickly in the aftermath of the Unyeilding Hierophant incident, and they still had no idea Earth was populated. | ||
::Maybe I'm reading more into it than is there? -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | ::Maybe I'm reading more into it than is there? -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 05:45, 30 January 2014 (EST) | ||
I would prefer the gameplay content of ''Halo 2'' untouched, just like how ''Halo Anniversary'' kept the gameplay content of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' intact (though it is based off the PC version and not the Xbox version). That being said, I would prefer a remastered ''Halo 2'' than a ''Halo 2'' remake: update the graphics, optimize the game engine, and leave out the graphical switch gimmick.''Halo 2'' has its ups and downs but that's what makes the game ''Halo 2'': changing it will [http://halofanon.wikia.com/wiki/Halo:_Ruined_FOREVER ruin it forever].— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 19:30, 30 January 2014 (EST) | I would prefer the gameplay content of ''Halo 2'' untouched, just like how ''Halo Anniversary'' kept the gameplay content of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' intact (though it is based off the PC version and not the Xbox version). That being said, I would prefer a remastered ''Halo 2'' than a ''Halo 2'' remake: update the graphics, optimize the game engine, and leave out the graphical switch gimmick.''Halo 2'' has its ups and downs but that's what makes the game ''Halo 2'': changing it will [http://halofanon.wikia.com/wiki/Halo:_Ruined_FOREVER ruin it forever].— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 19:30, 30 January 2014 (EST) | ||
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I'd like to throw in here that awhile ago in August of last year, Jessica Shea, or more commonly known as bsangel of 343I mentioned in a [https://twitter.com/bsangel/statuses/366107876932067328 tweet] that "Halo 2 PC will continue as-is for the time being. You can expect another update in early 2014". Now i'm not saying this could or could be in any way relating to the recent rumors. I have no further comment. [[User:Bronzey|Bronzey]] ([[User talk:Bronzey|talk]]) 00:24, 31 January 2014 (EST) | I'd like to throw in here that awhile ago in August of last year, Jessica Shea, or more commonly known as bsangel of 343I mentioned in a [https://twitter.com/bsangel/statuses/366107876932067328 tweet] that "Halo 2 PC will continue as-is for the time being. You can expect another update in early 2014". Now i'm not saying this could or could be in any way relating to the recent rumors. I have no further comment. [[User:Bronzey|Bronzey]] ([[User talk:Bronzey|talk]]) 00:24, 31 January 2014 (EST) | ||
:[https://twitter.com/jentaylortown/status/429446676189675520 HMMMM.] -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | :[https://twitter.com/jentaylortown/status/429446676189675520 HMMMM.] -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 21:59, 31 January 2014 (EST) | ||
She said an earlier tweet too about: "I leave for a second and the internet explodes all over me." Maybe she'll be the focus of the next Terminals? [[User:Tuckerscreator|<span style="color:#6600cc;">'''''Tuckerscreator'''''</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Tuckerscreator|<font color="#008000">stalk</font>]])</sup> 22:21, 31 January 2014 (EST) | She said an earlier tweet too about: "I leave for a second and the internet explodes all over me." Maybe she'll be the focus of the next Terminals? [[User:Tuckerscreator|<span style="color:#6600cc;">'''''Tuckerscreator'''''</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Tuckerscreator|<font color="#008000">stalk</font>]])</sup> 22:21, 31 January 2014 (EST) | ||
:Given how they treated Guilty Spark, and the development Cortana got in Halo 4, I would be all kinds of pumped for that. And considering they used the H:CEA terminals to tease the return of the Didact and his Prometheans, they could use the Halo 2 Remastered terminals to lay the foundation for the next game - which I've suspected to be the start of the resurrection of Cortana, and the Chief's pursuit of that goal. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | :Given how they treated Guilty Spark, and the development Cortana got in Halo 4, I would be all kinds of pumped for that. And considering they used the H:CEA terminals to tease the return of the Didact and his Prometheans, they could use the Halo 2 Remastered terminals to lay the foundation for the next game - which I've suspected to be the start of the resurrection of Cortana, and the Chief's pursuit of that goal. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 23:34, 31 January 2014 (EST) | ||
Based off my experiences with HCEA, I wouldn't buy H2A unless it came with some of those features that were integrated in the later Halo titles - campaign theater/scoring/timer/medals and 4 player co-op (especially for H2's impossible legendary difficulty). HCEA was pretty much the same exact game but lacked in so many areas. The game didn't have non of the aforementioned features, it didn't use the original multiplayer engine, and only a few maps were remade [and whataknow, 343i's laziness carried over to Halo 4 as well - no campaign theater and scoring, and sucky maps]. I basically wasted my money buying it and should have waited til the price dropped or bought it used. So if they remake H2 than they need to include those new features to help extend the life of the game rather than just graphical enhancements. Otherwise I'm just buying the exact same game all over again just to "relive" the experience, when I can just pop in the legendary edition copy I already have. So yes, I'll be paying close attention to this to see if 343i delivers (which they've failed to do several times already).--'''''[[User:Killamint|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Arial;">Killamint</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Killamint|<font color="Red">Comm</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Killamint|<font color="Black">Files</font>]]''''']</small> 12:01, 1 February 2014 (EST) | Based off my experiences with HCEA, I wouldn't buy H2A unless it came with some of those features that were integrated in the later Halo titles - campaign theater/scoring/timer/medals and 4 player co-op (especially for H2's impossible legendary difficulty). HCEA was pretty much the same exact game but lacked in so many areas. The game didn't have non of the aforementioned features, it didn't use the original multiplayer engine, and only a few maps were remade [and whataknow, 343i's laziness carried over to Halo 4 as well - no campaign theater and scoring, and sucky maps]. I basically wasted my money buying it and should have waited til the price dropped or bought it used. So if they remake H2 than they need to include those new features to help extend the life of the game rather than just graphical enhancements. Otherwise I'm just buying the exact same game all over again just to "relive" the experience, when I can just pop in the legendary edition copy I already have. So yes, I'll be paying close attention to this to see if 343i delivers (which they've failed to do several times already).--'''''[[User:Killamint|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Arial;">Killamint</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Killamint|<font color="Red">Comm</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Killamint|<font color="Black">Files</font>]]''''']</small> 12:01, 1 February 2014 (EST) | ||
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:::So apparently it was ''too good to be true''. Thought so...--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 13:20, 14 February 2014 (EST) | :::So apparently it was ''too good to be true''. Thought so...--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 13:20, 14 February 2014 (EST) | ||
::My guess is either one of two things happened. Either he saw the rumours the same way we did, guessed they wouldn't contact him anyway because he didn't have to rerecord anything for H1 Anniversary (to my knowledge), or Microsofts marketing got him to backtrack because he'd let the cat out of the bag because he assumed it was common knowledge. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | ::My guess is either one of two things happened. Either he saw the rumours the same way we did, guessed they wouldn't contact him anyway because he didn't have to rerecord anything for H1 Anniversary (to my knowledge), or Microsofts marketing got him to backtrack because he'd let the cat out of the bag because he assumed it was common knowledge. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 23:30, 14 February 2014 (EST) | ||
::He likely got caught up in the rumors. Thing is, voice actors are often kept in the dark about a lot of things so I doubt he would know the details. | ::He likely got caught up in the rumors. Thing is, voice actors are often kept in the dark about a lot of things so I doubt he would know the details. | ||
[[User:Erickyboo|Erickyboo]] ([[User talk:Erickyboo|talk]]) 02:18, 15 February 2014 (EST) | [[User:Erickyboo|Erickyboo]] ([[User talk:Erickyboo|talk]]) 02:18, 15 February 2014 (EST) | ||
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::::Who knows. They waited until E3 2011 to officially announce ''Anniversary'', despite rumors floating around for several months before.--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 11:06, 23 May 2014 (EDT) | ::::Who knows. They waited until E3 2011 to officially announce ''Anniversary'', despite rumors floating around for several months before.--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 11:06, 23 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
:Okay, so say they decide to still do it. If they do, I hope it's also for Xbox 360, not just Xbox One. While I do want to get an Xbox One to play Halo 5: Guardians, I'm still rather fond of my Xbox 360, and I know there are others who are the same too. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 14:10, 23 May 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | :Okay, so say they decide to still do it. If they do, I hope it's also for Xbox 360, not just Xbox One. While I do want to get an Xbox One to play Halo 5: Guardians, I'm still rather fond of my Xbox 360, and I know there are others who are the same too. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 14:10, 23 May 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ||
::I find it unlikely that they would make Halo 2 Anniversary for the Xbox One and Xbox 360. Odds are it'll be just for the Xbox One.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span> | ::I find it unlikely that they would make Halo 2 Anniversary for the Xbox One and Xbox 360. Odds are it'll be just for the Xbox One.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span>]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Commlink</span>]]) 14:33, 23 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
:Why wouldn't they? It seems rather counter-productive to do it just for Xbox One, when the original was just for Xbox, and the Xbox 360 can play older video games, whereas the Xbox One is incapable. Not to mention that making Halo 5: Guardians just for Xbox One and not Xbox 360 also seems a like a bad decision. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 15:34, 23 May 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | :Why wouldn't they? It seems rather counter-productive to do it just for Xbox One, when the original was just for Xbox, and the Xbox 360 can play older video games, whereas the Xbox One is incapable. Not to mention that making Halo 5: Guardians just for Xbox One and not Xbox 360 also seems a like a bad decision. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 15:34, 23 May 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ||
::Uh, Halo 5 is only available for Xbox One. Most video game development have abandoned Xbox 360 and moved to Xbox One. To develop games on both systems, one of which is 7-years old and on the new one is counter-productive. It would be better for them to focus on the new system. I wouldn't be surprised the Anniversary version of Halo titles would be available only for Xbox One.— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 15:40, 23 May 2014 (EDT) | ::Uh, Halo 5 is only available for Xbox One. Most video game development have abandoned Xbox 360 and moved to Xbox One. To develop games on both systems, one of which is 7-years old and on the new one is counter-productive. It would be better for them to focus on the new system. I wouldn't be surprised the Anniversary version of Halo titles would be available only for Xbox One.— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 15:40, 23 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::Agreed, my Halo 3 Edition Xbox 360 (which I got for X-Mas in 2007) has been fixed twice and is on its last legs. It can't even play discs anymore (luckily I have both Halo Wars and Halo 4 downloaded onto the hard drive so I can still play those).[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span> | :::Agreed, my Halo 3 Edition Xbox 360 (which I got for X-Mas in 2007) has been fixed twice and is on its last legs. It can't even play discs anymore (luckily I have both Halo Wars and Halo 4 downloaded onto the hard drive so I can still play those).[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span>]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Commlink</span>]]) 16:01, 23 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
===What if it's not Halo 2A at all?=== | ===What if it's not Halo 2A at all?=== | ||
I'm starting to think that there will be no Halo 2 remake at all. Why? First, I think its just a waste of time/resources to remake a game for the Xbox One that people have already played on the lesser systems. To me it won't make as many sales as a brand new, out the box fresh game. Me personally, I'd prefer a brand new experience or adventure. I'm no longer interested in buying a game for a new system that I already purchased for the previous one. And second, considering what has been revealed in Halo Escalation issue #5, I believe whatever happens in issue #6 will coincide w/ whatever Halo game is revealed at E3 next month especially since this issue is halfway through the series. Issue 6 is about to release this week and I don't think that issue will be long enough to cover what happened to the Spirit of Fire - which brings me to conclusion that those events may be covered by a new Halo game that will release this year: '''Halo Wars 2'''. And if it's not exactly a top down strategy game, it may be a FPS, which would be even better. That's just my theory on the matter.--'''''[[User:Killamin7|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Arial;">Killamin7</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Killamin7|<font color="Red">Comm</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Killamin7|<font color="Black">Files</font>]]''''']</small> 09:03, 25 May 2014 (EDT) | I'm starting to think that there will be no Halo 2 remake at all. Why? First, I think its just a waste of time/resources to remake a game for the Xbox One that people have already played on the lesser systems. To me it won't make as many sales as a brand new, out the box fresh game. Me personally, I'd prefer a brand new experience or adventure. I'm no longer interested in buying a game for a new system that I already purchased for the previous one. And second, considering what has been revealed in Halo Escalation issue #5, I believe whatever happens in issue #6 will coincide w/ whatever Halo game is revealed at E3 next month especially since this issue is halfway through the series. Issue 6 is about to release this week and I don't think that issue will be long enough to cover what happened to the Spirit of Fire - which brings me to conclusion that those events may be covered by a new Halo game that will release this year: '''Halo Wars 2'''. And if it's not exactly a top down strategy game, it may be a FPS, which would be even better. That's just my theory on the matter.--'''''[[User:Killamin7|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Arial;">Killamin7</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Killamin7|<font color="Red">Comm</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Killamin7|<font color="Black">Files</font>]]''''']</small> 09:03, 25 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
:Well, there is rumour of a "Master Chief collection" bundle containing ''remastered'' version of H1, H2, H3 and H4. I doubt there would be much "remastering": marketing doing its best to get the hype up. If there is such thing, H1 would simply be H1A, H2 would be H2V-version with updated/HD textures, H3 would have polished textures, and H4 would be the H4 GOTY-version. Of course, there won't be any multiplayer since that would just be a burden on 343i as well as a potentially bad matchmaking-management decision.— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 19:51, 25 May 2014 (EDT) | :Well, there is rumour of a "Master Chief collection" bundle containing ''remastered'' version of H1, H2, H3 and H4. I doubt there would be much "remastering": marketing doing its best to get the hype up. If there is such thing, H1 would simply be H1A, H2 would be H2V-version with updated/HD textures, H3 would have polished textures, and H4 would be the H4 GOTY-version. Of course, there won't be any multiplayer since that would just be a burden on 343i as well as a potentially bad matchmaking-management decision.— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 19:51, 25 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
::There was a rumour that Halo 3 and 4 were going to be ported to the Xbox One. This might be a case of two separate rumours originating from the same source. On the other hand, why release four-in-one, when you could stretch it out and get customers to pay for each separately? I think my cynical suspicion of corporations is showing. :P -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | ::There was a rumour that Halo 3 and 4 were going to be ported to the Xbox One. This might be a case of two separate rumours originating from the same source. On the other hand, why release four-in-one, when you could stretch it out and get customers to pay for each separately? I think my cynical suspicion of corporations is showing. :P -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 21:23, 25 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::Yeah I think the hype died after Halo 4. The Halo 5 reveal will definitly get the hype back up but all these remastering of games just seem like misuse of resources. It just doesn't seem efficient let-alone necessary. Leave the classics where they lay and focus on something brand new - is how I would go about it. Halo CEA was alright but it left a lot to be desired (lack of campaign theater, scoring, original multiplayer, all the original maps, etc..). And I have a feeling it'll be just the same thing when it comes to another remake, whether it be H2 or all of them. That's why I believe that that rumour will be nothing more than a fib. So from a business standpoint, it seems like a waste of time. I believe it would be wise for 343I to bring new ideas to the table rather than recycled material. Now from a multiplayer perspective, maybe having a remake will help save those ideas for next year to avoid conflicting games. But idk. I honestly hate rumors. lol--'''''[[User:Killamin7|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Arial;">Killamin7</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Killamin7|<font color="Red">Comm</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Killamin7|<font color="Black">Files</font>]]''''']</small> 08:45, 28 May 2014 (EDT) | :::Yeah I think the hype died after Halo 4. The Halo 5 reveal will definitly get the hype back up but all these remastering of games just seem like misuse of resources. It just doesn't seem efficient let-alone necessary. Leave the classics where they lay and focus on something brand new - is how I would go about it. Halo CEA was alright but it left a lot to be desired (lack of campaign theater, scoring, original multiplayer, all the original maps, etc..). And I have a feeling it'll be just the same thing when it comes to another remake, whether it be H2 or all of them. That's why I believe that that rumour will be nothing more than a fib. So from a business standpoint, it seems like a waste of time. I believe it would be wise for 343I to bring new ideas to the table rather than recycled material. Now from a multiplayer perspective, maybe having a remake will help save those ideas for next year to avoid conflicting games. But idk. I honestly hate rumors. lol--'''''[[User:Killamin7|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Arial;">Killamin7</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Killamin7|<font color="Red">Comm</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Killamin7|<font color="Black">Files</font>]]''''']</small> 08:45, 28 May 2014 (EDT) | ||
Even more evidence that we may see a Halo Wars 2 or some "new" Halo game continuing the story of the Spirt of Fire. At the end of issue 6 it says "Next: Pheonix", meaning that issue 7 may not cover what happened to the Spirit of Fire.--'''''[[User:Killamin7|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Arial;">Killamin7</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Killamin7|<font color="Red">Comm</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Killamin7|<font color="Black">Files</font>]]''''']</small> 12:53, 29 May 2014 (EDT) | |||
:Guess it's been confirmed after all, according to this [http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/9/5793572/halo-master-chief-collection-xbox-one this link] here, which is in regards to the ''Halo Master Chief Collection'' showcased in 2014's E3 event. Much to my chagrin, they are not releasing Halo 2 Anniversary for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One, just Xbox One. I'm kinda pissed. But I'm already getting the original Halo 2 for Xbox from Amazon.com. Still, it would have been nice if they did it for both platforms. Oh well. Not much can be done about it, Xbox 360 lovers. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 13:40, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | :Guess it's been confirmed after all, according to this [http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/9/5793572/halo-master-chief-collection-xbox-one this link] here, which is in regards to the ''Halo Master Chief Collection'' showcased in 2014's E3 event. Much to my chagrin, they are not releasing Halo 2 Anniversary for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One, just Xbox One. I'm kinda pissed. But I'm already getting the original Halo 2 for Xbox from Amazon.com. Still, it would have been nice if they did it for both platforms. Oh well. Not much can be done about it, Xbox 360 lovers. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 13:40, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ||
::Even though it's a long shot that they might reconsider, I'm going to hope and pray anyway that maybe they would port it for both platforms. I mean, it seems they are already porting HCEA, H3 and H4 for Xbox One, why not do the same for H2A? For both system platforms, I mean? Doesn't make much sense to me to do one Halo game for one platform, then later on port it again for XB1, but not do the same for the other game H2A? That is, if I'm getting the right impression. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 14:52, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ::Even though it's a long shot that they might reconsider, I'm going to hope and pray anyway that maybe they would port it for both platforms. I mean, it seems they are already porting HCEA, H3 and H4 for Xbox One, why not do the same for H2A? For both system platforms, I mean? Doesn't make much sense to me to do one Halo game for one platform, then later on port it again for XB1, but not do the same for the other game H2A? That is, if I'm getting the right impression. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 14:52, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ||
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I have to say, it's a little...odd seeing the Chief in his classic Mark VI suit, without all that tank-like bulk. I really did get used to it. Otherwise, I don't think he's ever looked better! ALSO excited to see In Amber Clad in hi-res, and not sporting a remodelled Charon-class hull, which I think I would have been okay with. Not sure whether they're updating Halo 3, or whether it really needs it, but still excited that it's being brought over to a new audience! | I have to say, it's a little...odd seeing the Chief in his classic Mark VI suit, without all that tank-like bulk. I really did get used to it. Otherwise, I don't think he's ever looked better! ALSO excited to see In Amber Clad in hi-res, and not sporting a remodelled Charon-class hull, which I think I would have been okay with. Not sure whether they're updating Halo 3, or whether it really needs it, but still excited that it's being brought over to a new audience! | ||
<sub>Now if only I could afford it and an Xbone :c</sub> -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | <sub>Now if only I could afford it and an Xbone :c</sub> -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 18:54, 9 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:Agreed, I personally can't wait for Nightfall. | :Agreed, I personally can't wait for Nightfall.[[User:Spartansniper450/IRC Quotes|<span style="color:#000000">''Col.''</span>]] [[User:Spartansniper450|<span style="color:#00416A">Snipes</span>]][[User talk:Spartansniper450|<span style="color:gold">4</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Spartansniper450|<span style="color:silver">50</span>]] 18:57, 9 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:I'll just wait for the improved, smaller version of the Xbone (we all know it will come out eventually!). That would be in about five years time. I guess I can wait for the Master Chief collection in that case. :P — <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 19:00, 9 June 2014 (EDT) | :I'll just wait for the improved, smaller version of the Xbone (we all know it will come out eventually!). That would be in about five years time. I guess I can wait for the Master Chief collection in that case. :P — <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 19:00, 9 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
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:I am super excited for H2A. I look forward to walking through a remastered ''High Charity'' and seeing a more detailed Gravemind. Although, I wish we found out more information about Nightfall. It looks interesting. - [[User:NightHammer|NightHammer]] ([[User talk:NightHammer|talk]]) 19:34, 9 June 2014 (EDT) | :I am super excited for H2A. I look forward to walking through a remastered ''High Charity'' and seeing a more detailed Gravemind. Although, I wish we found out more information about Nightfall. It looks interesting. - [[User:NightHammer|NightHammer]] ([[User talk:NightHammer|talk]]) 19:34, 9 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:It seems they finally got it. The Chief's Mark VI is just a higher-quality version of the ''Halo 2'' one but the design itself hasn't been tampered with, not even to the extent as in ''CEA'' which demonstrates commendable restraint on their part. The Grunts are the ''Reach'' ones and not the Kenneth Scott Grunts. And they ditched CEA's Halo redesign, which may have been the best decision they've made in a while {{C|Although doesn't the ring seem | :It seems they finally got it. The Chief's Mark VI is just a higher-quality version of the ''Halo 2'' one but the design itself hasn't been tampered with, not even to the extent as in ''CEA'' which demonstrates commendable restraint on their part. The Grunts are the ''Reach'' ones and not the Kenneth Scott Grunts. And they ditched CEA's Halo redesign, which may have been the best decision they've made in a while {{C|Although doesn't the ring seem just a little bit too thick?}} Overall, the CGI cinematic quality looks amazing (is anything else really expected from Blur?) though there's a certain undeniable uncanny valley effect present (especially with Johnson). They could've made Arby look a bit more dignified, especially in a game where he's the hero. Now he looks almost identical to Ripa 'Moramee. All in all, I can't say I'm disappointed, though I still question the need for the remake - looking at some of the comparison shots, the difference in the actual in-game screens isn't all that drastic. --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 23:03, 9 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
::I too wish I could afford an Xbox One. Would make a nice addition along my Xbox 360. I could easily juggle between the two. Also what else would be nice if they released Halo 2 Anniversary for both platforms. My copy (which just came in the mail today) is refusing to work for me. I'm hoping that will soon change, if by some miracle. I'd be reasonably happy if that happened. Really want to play Halo 5: Guardians on the Xbox One. But I can wait. Still trying to get a higher-paying factory job with more hours or something along those lines to make this happen. Anyway, did or does anyone have this problem, and how were you able to overcome it? Please discuss on the Halo 2 talk page. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 23:08, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ::I too wish I could afford an Xbox One. Would make a nice addition along my Xbox 360. I could easily juggle between the two. Also what else would be nice if they released Halo 2 Anniversary for both platforms. My copy (which just came in the mail today) is refusing to work for me. I'm hoping that will soon change, if by some miracle. I'd be reasonably happy if that happened. Really want to play Halo 5: Guardians on the Xbox One. But I can wait. Still trying to get a higher-paying factory job with more hours or something along those lines to make this happen. Anyway, did or does anyone have this problem, and how were you able to overcome it? Please discuss on the Halo 2 talk page. --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 23:08, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ||
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:::I just have to say, there may be a possibility that, while Halo 2 Anniversary is being remastered for Xbox One in the Master Chief Collection, it may also get re-ported again as a single title that can played on either platform, or at least one can hope they do. Makes for more profitable benefits. But this is still all just speculation. But I'm still hoping and praying! --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 23:45, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | :::I just have to say, there may be a possibility that, while Halo 2 Anniversary is being remastered for Xbox One in the Master Chief Collection, it may also get re-ported again as a single title that can played on either platform, or at least one can hope they do. Makes for more profitable benefits. But this is still all just speculation. But I'm still hoping and praying! --'''''[[User:Xamikaze330|<span style="color:Black; font-family: Halo;">Xamikaze330</span>]]''''' <small>['''''[[User talk:Xamikaze330|<font color="Blue">Transmission</font>]]'''''|'''''[[Special:Contributions/Xamikaze330|<font color="Green">Commencing</font>]]''''']</small> 23:45, 9 June 2014 (EDT)Xamikaze330 | ||
::@Jugus: in fairness, they had to "tamper" with the high-res version or else it would look like the Chief was wearing a cardboard box. They could have done better, but I was okay with what we ended up with. At least they didn't go with the baseline Reach Mark V :P -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | ::@Jugus: in fairness, they had to "tamper" with the high-res version or else it would look like the Chief was wearing a cardboard box. They could have done better, but I was okay with what we ended up with. At least they didn't go with the baseline Reach Mark V :P -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 04:08, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::Yeah, it wasn't terrible but I would've preferred less mangling of the general shaping (such as the chest, which the remake actually makes more boxy and cartoonish). The ideal high-res Mark V would've looked something like | :::Yeah, it wasn't terrible but I would've preferred less mangling of the general shaping (such as the chest, which the remake actually makes more boxy and cartoonish). The ideal high-res Mark V would've looked something like this, this and this. Again, I'm really happy with the way the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' Mark VI is pretty much a high-detail rendering of the original design (someone at 343 must've finally understood that design and technological ability are two different things). Since there's always something to nitpick about, however, they could've muted the green and orange a little (maybe they'll do that). I like that they stayed faithful with the guns too instead of replacing say, the BR with the '85 from ''Halo 4'', and I love the revamped SMG. It seems they're using the H4 sniper rifle (complete with the postwar UNSC emblem) for at least the "remastered" multiplayer component but it remains to be seen whether this is true to the campaign as well. | ||
:::I don't see why they changed the carrier destroying scene though (unless this one was just for the trailer?). Was the original deemed too complicated to animate? How is he going to smash into the ''In Amber Clad'' now that he apparently kills his momentum with thrusters we hear but don't see (yeah, I know he's probably moving super fast in relation to something since he's in orbit but I don't expect this to be taken into consideration). They say they'll retain the graphics switch in the cutscenes too so they must still be more or less faithful to the originals. That said, replacing all of the ''Halo 2'' cutscenes with CGI is an ''enormous'' undertaking. Surprised this even crossed their mind instead of just giving the cinematics the ''CE Anniversary'' treatment, though the feedback about said treatment may have had an effect on their decision. --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 04:29, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | :::I don't see why they changed the carrier destroying scene though (unless this one was just for the trailer?). Was the original deemed too complicated to animate? How is he going to smash into the ''In Amber Clad'' now that he apparently kills his momentum with thrusters we hear but don't see (yeah, I know he's probably moving super fast in relation to something since he's in orbit but I don't expect this to be taken into consideration). They say they'll retain the graphics switch in the cutscenes too so they must still be more or less faithful to the originals. That said, replacing all of the ''Halo 2'' cutscenes with CGI is an ''enormous'' undertaking. Surprised this even crossed their mind instead of just giving the cinematics the ''CE Anniversary'' treatment, though the feedback about said treatment may have had an effect on their decision. --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 04:29, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
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::::I'm guessing that it was just for the trailer, and that the actual cutscene will be closer to the events in the original. After all, they still plan to include the button-switch feature, and you couldn't do that if they changed it too drastically because then it wouldn't sync up. And I hadn't considered just how the Chief managed to control his trajectory and survive his collision with In Amber Clad - in hindsight, it makes the inclusion of thrusters in the original Halo 4 trailer completely understandable. | ::::I'm guessing that it was just for the trailer, and that the actual cutscene will be closer to the events in the original. After all, they still plan to include the button-switch feature, and you couldn't do that if they changed it too drastically because then it wouldn't sync up. And I hadn't considered just how the Chief managed to control his trajectory and survive his collision with In Amber Clad - in hindsight, it makes the inclusion of thrusters in the original Halo 4 trailer completely understandable. | ||
::::It also doesn't surprise me that they could pull off such a good looking version of the Mark VI - after all, they still have a waxwork in Madame Toussaids to work from. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | ::::It also doesn't surprise me that they could pull off such a good looking version of the Mark VI - after all, they still have a waxwork in Madame Toussaids to work from. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 04:37, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::::Adding thruster maneuvering to the cutscene would actually be a welcome addition. It's possible (and likely) that Cortana overlaid everything the Chief needed to know about his trajectory, etc. on his HUD and gave him a mental heads-up in the exact right moment to go so they'd hit the carrier (provided it didn't make sudden course adjustments - bet the Chief would've felt silly then), but the scene is still pretty absurd if we assume there isn't any maneuvering going on. --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 04:53, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | :::::Adding thruster maneuvering to the cutscene would actually be a welcome addition. It's possible (and likely) that Cortana overlaid everything the Chief needed to know about his trajectory, etc. on his HUD and gave him a mental heads-up in the exact right moment to go so they'd hit the carrier (provided it didn't make sudden course adjustments - bet the Chief would've felt silly then), but the scene is still pretty absurd if we assume there isn't any maneuvering going on. --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 04:53, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
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::::::@Morhek: I checked Xbox One's XBL and [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/disclaimer New Zealand is not on the list]. I'm not so sure about these new consoles but I'm sure you would need an internet connection in order to play the games or be able to get past the login activation process, failing otherwise would mean that you just got yourself a very expensive brick.— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 09:21, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ::::::@Morhek: I checked Xbox One's XBL and [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/disclaimer New Zealand is not on the list]. I'm not so sure about these new consoles but I'm sure you would need an internet connection in order to play the games or be able to get past the login activation process, failing otherwise would mean that you just got yourself a very expensive brick.— <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 09:21, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::::::Well...crap. Guess I'll have to make do with the playthroughs or wait for HBO to update its cutscene library. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | :::::::Well...crap. Guess I'll have to make do with the playthroughs or wait for HBO to update its cutscene library. -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 19:07, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
::::::::Yeesh...and you used to call ME spectacles. You might want to take another look at that list. :P -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[ | ::::::::Yeesh...and you used to call ME spectacles. You might want to take another look at that list. :P -- [[User:Morhek|<b><font color=indigo>Qura 'Morhek</font></b>]] [[halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>The Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>of Morheka</sup></font></i></u>]] 20:26, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::::::::Uh, I blame coffee! — <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 20:42, 12 June 2014 (EDT) | :::::::::Uh, I blame coffee! — <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 20:42, 12 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::::::It was confirmed that you can switch back and forth during cutscenes.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span> | :::::::It was confirmed that you can switch back and forth during cutscenes.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span>]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Commlink</span>]]) 12:21, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
::::::::I'm guessing the switch could be voice activated like the encyclopedia in CEA. | ::::::::I'm guessing the switch could be voice activated like the encyclopedia in CEA. [[User:Spartansniper450/IRC Quotes|<span style="color:#000000">''Col.''</span>]] [[User:Spartansniper450|<span style="color:#00416A">Snipes</span>]][[User talk:Spartansniper450|<span style="color:gold">4</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Spartansniper450|<span style="color:silver">50</span>]] 19:23, 10 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
== Why not on the 10th Anniversary ? == | == Why not on the 10th Anniversary ? == | ||
Was there ever a reason given why Halo 2 Anniversary and the Master Chief Collection come out a few days after (Nov 11th) the actual anniversary (Nov 9th) [[User:1-10|1-10]] ([[User talk:1-10|talk]]) 21:09, 28 June 2014 (EDT)? | Was there ever a reason given why Halo 2 Anniversary and the Master Chief Collection come out a few days after (Nov 11th) the actual anniversary (Nov 9th) [[User:1-10|1-10]] ([[User talk:1-10|talk]]) 21:09, 28 June 2014 (EDT)? | ||
:Because the 9th is a Sunday and video games come out on Tuesdays.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span> | :Because the 9th is a Sunday and video games come out on Tuesdays.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span>]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Commlink</span>]]) 21:12, 28 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
::I personally don't think that is a good reason, but it's the best one likely to be given. [[User:1-10|1-10]] ([[User talk:1-10|talk]]) 21:17, 28 June 2014 (EDT) | ::I personally don't think that is a good reason, but it's the best one likely to be given. [[User:1-10|1-10]] ([[User talk:1-10|talk]]) 21:17, 28 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
:::[http://brokensecrets.com/2010/09/17/the-day-of-the-week-that-new-stuff-comes-out/ It's] a good reason.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span> | :::[http://brokensecrets.com/2010/09/17/the-day-of-the-week-that-new-stuff-comes-out/ It's] a good reason.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span>]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Commlink</span>]]) 21:34, 28 June 2014 (EDT) | ||
::::Never knew any of that... thanks for that info [[User:1-10|1-10]] ([[User talk:1-10|talk]]) 21:40, 28 June 2014 (EDT) | ::::Never knew any of that... thanks for that info [[User:1-10|1-10]] ([[User talk:1-10|talk]]) 21:40, 28 June 2014 (EDT) | ||