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*In | *In ''Halo Wars'' the [[Prophet]]s' anti-grav throne is different during battle then when it is not. | ||
*March 3, the release date for ''Halo Wars'' in the United States, is also the date that the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended. | *March 3, the release date for ''Halo Wars'' in the United States, is also the date that the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended. | ||
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*Marines can shoot a [[Grunt]]'s [[Methane tank]], causing the Grunt to explode. In addition, each individual soldier will have his own separate reaction to background stimulation in an attempt by Ensemble to add a "Human element" to the game.<ref>''Xbox World 360'' Issue 63 p7</ref> Orders can be given for troops to take cover and/or take shelter in buildings.<ref>''Xbox World 360'' Issue 63 p7</ref> | *Marines can shoot a [[Grunt]]'s [[Methane tank]], causing the Grunt to explode. In addition, each individual soldier will have his own separate reaction to background stimulation in an attempt by Ensemble to add a "Human element" to the game.<ref>''Xbox World 360'' Issue 63 p7</ref> Orders can be given for troops to take cover and/or take shelter in buildings.<ref>''Xbox World 360'' Issue 63 p7</ref> | ||
*''Halo Wars'' is the first ''Halo'' game to portray Elites dual wielding | *''Halo Wars'' is the first ''Halo'' game to portray Elites dual wielding Energy Swords without a mod or image manipulation. | ||
*The Doritos snack food held a sweepstakes where the winner got a voice role in the game.<ref>''Official Xbox Magazine'' Issue 74, page 32</ref> | *The Doritos snack food held a sweepstakes where the winner got a voice role in the game.<ref>''Official Xbox Magazine'' Issue 74, page 32</ref> | ||
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*''Halo Wars'' didn't start as a ''Halo'' game at all. Six months were spent developing a control scheme for a viable RTS for the Xbox 360, which was later pitched to Microsoft, asking to use the ''Halo'' IP, to which Microsoft agreed.<ref>Xbox 360: Australia's ''100% Game Magazine'' Issue 28 p28/29</ref> | *''Halo Wars'' didn't start as a ''Halo'' game at all. Six months were spent developing a control scheme for a viable RTS for the Xbox 360, which was later pitched to Microsoft, asking to use the ''Halo'' IP, to which Microsoft agreed.<ref>Xbox 360: Australia's ''100% Game Magazine'' Issue 28 p28/29</ref> | ||
*There are | *There are Skulls in the campaign like in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'', which add replay value. They may increase or decrease the score, and there is an achievement for getting Gold on a mission with the three "Rebel" skulls which make gameplay harder when turned on.<ref>''Official Xbox Magazine'' January 2009 Edition</ref> | ||
*''Halo Wars'' is the first ''Halo'' game to include [[Grunts]] and [[Jackals]] as a species capable of getting infected by the | *''Halo Wars'' is the first ''Halo'' game to include [[Grunts]] and [[Jackals]] as a species capable of getting infected by the Flood. It is possible this was a mistake on Ensemble Studios' part, them not knowing Grunts and Jackals could not be infected, or Grunts and Jackals can in fact be infected by the Flood, and this is a new fact revealed to us. | ||
*During the introductory level in the E3 demonstration video, [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] can be seen doing push-ups behind the barracks, being drilled by a Drill Instructor. This has been dropped from the final version.<ref>''Xbox World 360'' Issue 63 p8</ref> | *During the introductory level in the E3 demonstration video, [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] can be seen doing push-ups behind the barracks, being drilled by a Drill Instructor. This has been dropped from the final version.<ref>''Xbox World 360'' Issue 63 p8</ref> | ||
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*An article released by ShackNews states that ''Halo Wars'' is Ensemble's last game, and that they are laying off any personnel not essential to the game's completion.<ref>http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54648</ref> In fact, the supposed layoffs were confirmed merely as a rumor, and that while Ensemble was indeed shutting down after the shipment of ''Halo Wars'', layoffs had not begun. However, some of Ensemble's employees had started the company Robot Entertainment and offered the executives at Ensemble a job there. | *An article released by ShackNews states that ''Halo Wars'' is Ensemble's last game, and that they are laying off any personnel not essential to the game's completion.<ref>http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54648</ref> In fact, the supposed layoffs were confirmed merely as a rumor, and that while Ensemble was indeed shutting down after the shipment of ''Halo Wars'', layoffs had not begun. However, some of Ensemble's employees had started the company Robot Entertainment and offered the executives at Ensemble a job there. | ||
*The ''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'' was released on the 3rd of March, the exact same date as the NA release of ''Halo Wars''.{{fact}} | *The ''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'' was released on the 3rd of March, the exact same date as the NA (North American) release of ''Halo Wars''.{{fact}} | ||
*The Mark IV MJOLNIR armor that the Spartans use includes a personal shield. This contradicts established canon, as the Mark V is supposed to be the first MJOLNIR armor variant to have such an ability. | *The Mark IV MJOLNIR armor that the Spartans use includes a personal shield. This contradicts established canon, as the Mark V is supposed to be the first MJOLNIR armor variant to have such an ability. | ||
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*Marines will react to the presence of a Spartan with lines such as "Whoa, a Spartan!" This same line can be heard in ''Halo 3''. | *Marines will react to the presence of a Spartan with lines such as "Whoa, a Spartan!" This same line can be heard in ''Halo 3''. | ||
*The Limited Collectors Edition of Halo Wars includes the Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack, a pack supposedly unavailable until the release of Halo 3: ODST. | *The ''Limited Collectors Edition of Halo Wars'' includes the ''Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack'', a pack supposedly unavailable until the release of ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
*In the spirit of previous Halo games, when watching the games credits, a line is heard to indicate a possible sequel or continuation of the story. It is [[Serina]] stating "Captain. Wake Up. Something has happened." with the Halo Wars logo appearing in the background. This only occurs when the game is finished on Legendary difficulty. | *In the spirit of previous ''Halo'' games, when watching the games credits, a line is heard to indicate a possible sequel or continuation of the story. It is [[Serina]] stating "Captain. Wake Up. Something has happened." with the ''Halo Wars'' logo appearing in the background. This only occurs when the game is finished on Legendary difficulty. | ||
*There is little or no blood during game play and cut scenes, which is most likely the reason why it is rated T for Teen. | *There is little or no blood during game play and cut scenes, which is most likely the reason why it is rated T for Teen. | ||