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Halo Wars

TGS 08: Halo Wars Media Blowout
Written Thursday, October 09, 2008 By Dan Webb
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Halo Wars will be the last thing to come out of the hugely successful Ensemble Studios which could work two ways for us games; on the one hand they could lose interest in a studio that doesn't show them love and the game could ultimately suffer. But on the other hand, they could go out with a almighty bang and create one of the best console RTS games to date.

I'm on the fence at the moment, but in the meantime, check out the latest screens and trailer for Halo Wars from TGS 2008, the year they officially announced the Flood would play a part in the story.

 

Halo Wars Screens - See the full gallery here.

Halo Wars TGS 2008 Trailer




 
 

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Comment #1 by xgonscm2
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 01:16:22 PM
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it sucks that they are closing down, they have made some great games over the years.


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Comment #2 by NFaMuS one
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 01:20:44 PM
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sweet...i agree w/ #1...although, over the years i have grown to become disgusted w/ halo games to an extent (thanks to some of the online community acting completely childish) but im sure this will be worth the wait


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Comment #3 by NFaMuS one
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 01:24:05 PM
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on another note, i wish i wish i wish that it wasnt happening, as i would like to see another age of mythologies...especially on the 360


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Comment #4 by kawakisatn ya
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 01:49:57 PM
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i agree with you all. I don't mind halo and i would just like to start playing this plus its a shame they have to end. It happens to a game company eventually

p.s anyone know when its coming out?


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Comment #5 by White Lama
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 01:58:33 PM
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Gonna get it, seems awsome :)


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Comment #6 by Webb [STAFF]
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 02:03:32 PM
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@ #4 - Nothing official yet, still slated for an early 2009 release.


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Comment #7 by Hells Zargon
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 02:40:30 PM
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This game looks fantastic. Been watching it from the start, as soon as I found out that Ensemble Studios were making it I was sold. From what I've seen, looks like they are definately putting the effort in.


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Comment #8 by ace p4rsnip
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:07:26 PM
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my love of this game is slowly growing
i started off hating the idea but i will be getting it maybe not on release though....


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Comment #9 by knockton55
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:09:38 PM
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Completely agree with #1 shocking that they are closing down.


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Comment #10 by AlphaXGamerXDad
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:27:36 PM
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Did I miss the explanation for why they're closing? A studio that talented should have no problem finding investors.


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Comment #11 by Kyanite
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:34:26 PM
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It's shocking and saddening that Ensemble is closing down, but most of the employees will be absorbed into Microsoft's development studios. Halo Wars looks good so far; I can't wait for it to be released. Gamestop's website has it listed as shipping on February 2 of 2009, but I'm not holding my breath.


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Comment #12 by robnroll
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:35:19 PM
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@10 i think they were bought out but im not sure. cant wait for this game though.


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Comment #13 by Kyanite
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:42:10 PM
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@ # 10 & 12

Ensemble was bought by Microsoft in 2001.


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Comment #14 by chunktugalot
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:46:53 PM
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halo wars is going to suck balls and everybody knows it
and to the people of the future who have bought this you're in denial


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Comment #15 by Scaysie
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 04:10:13 PM
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I really want this game, i just wish it'd stop being pushed back.


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Comment #16 by Jackel2556
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 04:24:39 PM
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this means we aren't getting dlc right?


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Comment #17 by odysseus123
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 04:45:08 PM
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@14
You are trying to tell me that one of the most prestigious RTS companies is going to make a game and the game ultimately suck? HAHAH that's a laugh.

It does suck that they have to close down, but change is inevitable when you are working with Microsoft.

I'm really excited for HW to come out.


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Comment #18 by S3R0
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 10:31:14 PM
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I hope it goes out with a bang.


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Game Info
Developer:
Ensemble Studios / Bungie Software

Publisher:
Microsoft

Genre
Strategy

Release:

US: March 03, 2009
Europe: February 27, 2009
Japan: February 26, 2009

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Wishlist:412
 
 
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