[360] Halo 3: ODST

aselto said:
I'm pretty sure 1-2M bought all the map packs, the rest has access to 15 maps as of now. Nine new maps is still not enough for a new release, but then again the game is not full priced in Europe, it seems that you Americans are ripped off this time.;)
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Not knowing the exact numbers the problem is that statistically those most likely to utilize and get value from those maps own them. If 8-9M Halo 3 owners don't own those maps the likelyhood they will get much value from them with ODST is pretty low. Those who own them are the ones who would have benefits from additional content and they essentially get 3 maps which is by all accounts pretty pathetic.

This wasn't such a big problem when ODST was being pitched as an expansion. At $40 for a 4-6hr campaign, FireFight, and 3 new MP maps this would be "solid" release and a "great deal" for those who didn't get DLC. The fact ODST gameplay doesn't even migrate into MP, basic issues like custom game browsing isn't introduced, and by all accounts this is an expansion it really does seem like milking the Halo brand.

Again, I think this will be a LOT better than most new $60 releases. But I come to expect more from AAA franchises and I expect a lot from my $60 purchases. Looking at the value of Trials HD and BF1943 for $15 each ODST leaves a lot to be desired.

But for the Halo 1 fans, those who didn't get the DLC, Coop gamers, Halo fanatics, and those who haven't experienced Halo 3 at all this is a good deal. It just doesn't address the Halo 3 owners who play the game a lot who have sunk a fair bit into DLC already. It definately is milking.

=> Will the 3 new maps be available as DLC at launch?
 
AlStrong said:
I don't believe so. :/ And that's how they'll sell ODST...

Also a shame they couldn't work in a proper HDD install for the Halo 3 MP disc.
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They might be waiting to add that later for Games on Demand or maybe even tie it to the launch of Halo Waypoint. I'm sure they don't want people knowing about it till after ODST ships to maximize sales. hehe

Tommy McClain
 
I'm buying this, haven't bought any of the H3 DLC so far so its great value to me.

Was watching the leaked gameplay on Youtube HD, it definitely looks much better than Halo 3 campaign which was an uninspiring mess at times, this looks way more consistent, the moodier lighting and post-processing effects definitely improve the game's look (like the new smoke effects too)

Firefight looks amazing, at times it looks like fighting off a small army! ive counted some 30 enemies in the firefight map at once.

It really looks like it's going to take whatever made GoW2's Horde mode so great and improve on it: dynamic difficulty with randomised waves, much deeper scoring system, custom firefight maps (rather than just using the MP ones) and many more enemies on screen at once (plus you can use vehicles).
 
Laa-Yosh,
You should join us for some Firefight action.

And LOL @ another episode of "Josh's Halo Rant" (happens a couple of weeks before the release of a new Halo game). He's really just mad because ODST doesn't "officially" support mouse/kb controls. :)
 
/OT Ever since they introduced "Smart Controls" it feels like a native mouse :D I am set. /OT

You know you you are good when they shoot the messenger (or at least try) instead of the message. Too bad poor ol' man NRPee cannot keep up with me these days 8) Maybe ODST will bring you out of retirement old man, we haven't seen you in a long time!

PS- Amazing. Someone read my post!

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I'll come out of hibernation soon. Looking forward to hooking up with you guys again.

And I always read your posts.
 
What game mode do you normally play Slayer, TS, CTF, Assault, Custom games? I’m interested in joining some games when you set them up.
 
It depends on how many people show up. If everyone shows, we usually chose a large team format playlist.

Josh is probably a General by now.
 
I'm feeling the need for some games of Halo this weekend if any one wants to meet up that will be awesome. I have a few friends from work going to be there we can set up a BTB game or mess around in another play list. If anyone want to have fun we'll be playing from 9pm till about 1am Saturday Sept 12 PST. Looking forward to seeing you all there I'll be on as both SALEEN 73 and as xGU3SSWHOX but will most likely sign off SALEEN once we get a party. Add me as a friend or send me a message if you want to join. Thank you.
 
I might be around, though my sleeping schedule has been rather... erratic as of late. :p I'll try!

Just FYI, I don't have all the map packs, I think just the free ones (lol) and the Legendary. I'm not sure how that will limit the playlists though since I haven't played it in awhile.

:)
 
AlStrong said:
I might be around, though my sleeping schedule has been rather... erratic as of late. :p I'll try!

Just FYI, I don't have all the map packs, I think just the free ones (lol) and the Legendary. I'm not sure how that will limit the playlists though since I haven't played it in awhile.

:)
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Oh yeah forgot about needing the map packs if anything we will do some social slayer which is all free maps
 
What will ODST's average price be in other countries?

Here it's about 80% of a regular full game, and we even get Ninety-nine Nights and Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom thrown in, with an added Reach beta... makes it a very tempting deal, I may end up pre-ordering it ;)
 
Laa-Yosh said:
What will ODST's average price be in other countries?

Here it's about 80% of a regular full game, and we even get Ninety-nine Nights and Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom thrown in, with an added Reach beta... makes it a very tempting deal, I may end up pre-ordering it ;)
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In France 50€ (Halo 3 is 65€), general price for third party games is 70€.
 
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