Halo 4

[Guest]

I'm thinking of just canceling my Newegg pre order. It's taking me forever to play through Borderlands 2, especially with two copies. Plus I'm way more excited about Far Cry 3.

For as much as you like four-player co-op, I am surprised that you would cancel it. We all know that Halo is going to be a great co-op experience regardless, and the two-player Spartan Ops should be good as well.

[U824942]

Probably, 1 rep at the m$ store said the 1600 m$ points and the $25 credit stack with the pre order, but another rep said it doesnt...I got a ref. # from the guy that said it does stack So I'll prolly just order it today

NOT a Halo guy at all, Wanna run through this game hard n fast...Swarles do u even game any more?

I just checked the Microsoft store (website) and the deal right now for Halo 4 appears to be -> 1600 MS points plus a $10 coupon for preordering any of the listed games (Halo 4 is one). In addition, for ordering Halo 4, you get $25 off of your next purchase on the Microsoft website. I think you can get both as the $25 off next purchase is applicable to Halo 4 only (it states the "game only" special under each of the games - they are different for each game. Not sure if that's what you meant by "stacking" - I would check anyway, seems like you are getting the game practically for free.

I'm not surprised they are having a difficult time pushing Halo 4. No doubt it will be a great game and the graphics will be great and they story will probably be good - the problem is that it is MORE OF THE SAME. I read the Promethians (the new enemy) breakdown in Game Informer and the weapons / enemy types are pretty consistent with the enemies in Reach and prior Halo games. I think shooters have evolved to the point (i.e. Borderlands) where you want great co-op and asymmetrical combat. It was OK for Halo 1 & 2 to equip both sides with essentially the same weapons (pistol, grenadae, rifle, transport, etc) with a few minor exceptions that were reskinned for Marine or Covenant. I hope this is a good game but the days of dumb AI and the "samey" weapons for both sides is dead, in my view.I really want this to be a good game with unique features, but after reading game informer, you might as well pick up Reach - it'll be the same game, essentially, and cheaper.

[U824942]

For as much as you like four-player co-op, I am surprised that you would cancel it. We all know that Halo is going to be a great co-op experience regardless, and the two-player Spartan Ops should be good as well.

I forgot about the Spartan Ops - that sounds cool to a point.

[Guest]

I forgot about the Spartan Ops - that sounds cool to a point.

To your post, I really think they need to hit it with the Spartan Ops for sales. Halo is already maxed out on it's current audience- Halo fans, fans of four-player co-op and FPS fans who will buy the game, and sell it to Gamestop two months later. They've got to evolve some, and I think Spartan Ops could be that.

Still, it is Halo, and I think the desperation of trying to sell it is because people know this isn't a Bungie game anymore, and the apprehension is going to occur there.

[Point Blank]

Cant wait to play some system link in our tents. Gonna be like the old Halo days all over again.

[IamMedellin]

I just checked the Microsoft store (website) and the deal right now for Halo 4 appears to be -> 1600 MS points plus a $10 coupon for preordering any of the listed games (Halo 4 is one). In addition, for ordering Halo 4, you get $25 off of your next purchase on the Microsoft website. I think you can get both as the $25 off next purchase is applicable to Halo 4 only (it states the "game only" special under each of the games - they are different for each game. Not sure if that's what you meant by "stacking" - I would check anyway, seems like you are getting the game practically for free.

Online rep I chatted with said the $25 coupon and the 1600 m$ points stack, got 2 reference numbers so if the Jew me out of anything I will pitch a Twigg-Sized Bitch fit at them...

Just ordered it

[Swarley]

I will pitch a Twigg-Sized Bitch fit at them...

So you'll hold them up and gun point?

[Twigg4075]

For as much as you like four-player co-op, I am surprised that you would cancel it. We all know that Halo is going to be a great co-op experience regardless, and the two-player Spartan Ops should be good as well.

Considering I still have yet to finish Reach, I think that speaks volumes.

[Swarley]

Considering I still have yet to finish Reach, I think that speaks volumes.

I found the non-Master Chief Halos to be rather boring.

[Guest]

Considering I still have yet to finish Reach, I think that speaks volumes.

I mean, it took me a while to sit down and finally beat it on solo, but I'm surprised at that. I can see your point, then.

[IamMedellin]

[Twigg4075]

So, what;s the deal with this on the MS store again? I know it's under the section of games where you get a $10 credit and 1600 MS points but after clicking on that offer it clearly says "$25 credit with purchase" under Halo 4. Either way I guess it's a better deal than Newegg if I do decide to keep my pre-order.

[Houston]

lol this game is less than a month away? I never hear anyone talking about it.

I guess I might get it, depends on how much I like Black Ops 2.

[Epidemik]

MSFT PermaBanning Those Who Play HALO 4 Early Illegally

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Microsoft-Perma-Banning-Xbox-360-Gamers-Playing-Halo-4-48130.html

[IamMedellin]