Halo Halo 5: Guardians

[GENERAL RAAM582]

I want the announcer to exclaim Double Kill, Headshot, etc.

 

[Iceman]

I thought they did for Double Kill (not for Headshot).

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Anyone been able to get into any matches today? Or is it just my net being wonky?

 

[Tron Bonne]

The quest of the hunter and the hunted has begun, today marks the kickoff of the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, giving fans around the world their first taste of the next evolution of Halo combat.

Launching in fall 2015 exclusively on Xbox One, Halo 5: Guardians continues the story of the Master Chief, and introduces a brand new central character to the Halo universe – Spartan Locke. Peace is shattered when colony worlds are unexpectedly attacked. And when humanity’s greatest hero goes missing, Spartan Locke is tasked with hunting the Master Chief and solving a mystery that threatens the entire galaxy.

Today, pre-orders have kicked off by revealing early details on various editions of Halo 5: Guardians.

With three pre-order editions to choose from, eager fans can reserve a copy of Halo 5: Guardians, plus exclusive content:

Standard Edition for $59.99 – Halo 5: Guardians plus an exclusive poster, only available to those who pre-order.

Limited Edition for $99.99 – Everything in the Standard Edition plus new digital content to enhance Spartan combat and exclusive items wrapped in a uniquely designed steel book.

Limited Collector’s Edition for $249.99 – Everything in the Limited Edition as well as additional content such as a commemorative numbered statue designed by 343 Industries. More details on the design to be shared at a later date.

Standard Edition for $59.99 – Halo 5: Guardians plus an exclusive poster, only available to those who pre-order.

Limited Edition for $99.99 – Everything in the Standard Edition plus new digital content to enhance Spartan combat and exclusive items wrapped in a uniquely designed steel book.

Limited Collector’s Edition for $249.99 – Everything in the Limited Edition as well as additional content such as a commemorative numbered statue designed by 343 Industries. More details on the design to be shared at a later date.

Limited Collector’s Edition for $249.99 – Everything in the Limited Edition as well as additional content such as a commemorative numbered statue designed by 343 Industries. More details on the design to be shared at a later date.

Limited Collector’s Edition for $249.99

 

[Travesty]

 

[GENERAL RAAM582]

... and I pre-ordered it. Statue will probably be awesome as hell.

 

[Iceman]

Probably will be, I'd need to see it first though before ordering it. Not that I've got any space left for statues.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Yea I wanna see that statue. I might consider it if it's really bad ass. Chief has never looked better than how he does now so if it's some cool Chief statue I might bite.

I finally played a few matches of the beta and it was pretty slick. About damn time they added the ability to aim down the sites. That's only a decade over due. The game feels fantastic tho. The sound is stellar.

 

[Thundercrack85]

250 dollars? Jesus Christ.

Does that version come with your own personal dedicated server?

 

[Tron Bonne]

So, I'm not one to tell people how to spend their money, but I have to ask, you're really willing to spend almost as much as you did on the console itself on a Limited Edition like that. The statue would have to be truly *****ing for me to even consider that, and even then, I don't think I could ever put that much money down for a single game.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

So, I'm not one to tell people how to spend their money, but I have to ask, you're really willing to spend almost as much as you did on the console itself on a Limited Edition like that. The statue would have to be truly *****ing for me to even consider that, and even then, I don't think I could ever put that much money down for a single game.

If the statue truly is nice enough, sure. Iv spent more money(twice as much in fact) on a single statue/figure that didn't come with a game. So if the statue/figure truly is something cool, sure I'll consider snagging that CE.

 

[Iceman]

So, I'm not one to tell people how to spend their money, but I have to ask, you're really willing to spend almost as much as you did on the console itself on a Limited Edition like that. The statue would have to be truly *****ing for me to even consider that, and even then, I don't think I could ever put that much money down for a single game.

It's easier to look at it as 2 separate purchases just bundled together. These statues are limited edition and likely discounted to what they would sell for outside of the bundle and if you wanted to not open it it could go up in value (not that I'd ever do that). You're not really paying more for just the game.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

As intrigued as I am, it really is gonna have to be a hell of an item for me to actually drop the money. I'm not the biggest Halo fan, but I do like kick ass collectibles and what not. Some of my fav collectible items came from a CE of a game. My Arkham City statue for example.

 

[Iceman]

Same here. I'm not a hardcore Halo fan but I collect statues in general and would like something of Master Chief, even if it's not this.

 

[GENERAL RAAM582]

Now that the BETA has an objective based game mode with Strongholds, I am absolutely loving this now.

 

[Iceman]

How long is left?

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Ends like the 18th or something?

 

[Iceman]

Not long till the final game. This and Uncharted I think are going to shape the early part of this gen. Hopefully they both hit it out the park.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

concept art for relic (open in new tab)

games gonna look effing gorgeous

 

[Iceman]

Nice. Wonder what kind of vibe this new campaign will have.

 

[Benstamania]

I know they've said that there won't be another beta for this.. But I call BS. I have a feeling they'll give us another beta over a long weekend (Maybe labor day?) and it'll be big maps with vehicles and whatnot.

I love Halo.. but 5 HAS GOT to be perfect. They can't release another mess like TMCC. If they do and they have trouble with match making, loading, parties being booted, etc...People WILL leave and Halo's future could be extremely iffy.

 

[Iceman]

I don't understand why they wouldn't do a beta near release given the problems they had. A beta a year ahead isn't going to help much with telling them if their final version works on a big scale. I agree as big as this game is, 5 failing would lead to a good number to walk away. And I don't think the CE will have had that effect. This is the big one and will have huge ramifications on the X1 as a whole.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

I know they've said that there won't be another beta for this.. But I call BS. I have a feeling they'll give us another beta over a long weekend (Maybe labor day?) and it'll be big maps with vehicles and whatnot.

I love Halo.. but 5 HAS GOT to be perfect. They can't release another mess like TMCC. If they do and they have trouble with match making, loading, parties being booted, etc...People WILL leave and Halo's future could be extremely iffy.

despite the multiplayer issues with mcc, i'm fairly certain it sold pretty well.

 

[Benstamania]

Huh?....I'm not saying it didn't sell well. They can't have that happen again online wise.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Huh?....I'm not saying it didn't sell well. They can't have that happen again online wise.

I meant I don't think people will "leave" even if halo 5's mp is as bad as mcc's. despite what happen at the collection's launch, halo 5 is still on many top 10 most anticipated/hyped list of games for 2015.