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Halo Wars Goes Gold, Information on Demo Released [Updated with Screens]

Halo Wars Goes Gold, Information on Demo Released [Updated with Screens]
Written Friday, January 23, 2009 by Dan Webb

I don't usually post news regarding a game going gold, but if the announcement contains some decent new info or it's a game prone to slippage ... then I think, it would be rude not to. So this is it, Halo Wars, the game that according to the press release is "genre defining", has gone gold ... AKA no slippages or changes now, it's hitting the manufacturer.

The game, set to release on February 27th in Europe and March 3rd in the North America, is set 20 years before Halo: Combat Evolved (so no Master Chief) and is fundametally a strategy-action game. Not seen our preview from last month? Check it out now for more insight.

The demo which is set for February 5th at 9am GMT includes the first two campaign missions and 1 of the 14 multiplayer skirmish map, "Chasms"; where you can take on the AI as either the UNSC or the Covenant.

Don't forget, there is still time to preorder and get early access to the Halo 3 Mythic Map pack.

UPDATE: Thanks to Microsoft we've got some demo screens to release alongside the demo, so check out the 7 new screens in the gallery here, or check out our fine sample below ... hell, do both if it makes you happy.



User Comments
Comment #1 by AgentOrange666
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 11:55:43 AM

Kick ass

Comment #2 by brAnd7onX
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 11:57:06 AM

cool.

Comment #3 by bluntedGRINCH
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 11:58:49 AM

Very gay, Halo has fallen off the map!! Go COD

Comment #4 by KingSigy
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 11:58:54 AM

I would have only gotten this game if Microsoft would have stuck to the PC version. Sadly, that's not an option, so a massive skip for me.

Comment #5 by Bajan Elite
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 11:59:48 AM

#3 grow up anyway i'm not big on the halo franchise anymore more but if this demo is any fun since i don't really have fun playing RTS i might rent it

Comment #6 by xXI A ROD IXx
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 11:59:54 AM

This is should a fun demo. Cant wait.

Comment #7 by MaL
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:07:04 PM

Can't wait for the demo!

Comment #8 by eddie cheeseman
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:07:50 PM

Oooh, kinky


Comment #9 by Bigbillzy
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:08:15 PM

That's a first we get the game before th Americans. Lovely I've been looking at the videos of it and it looks amazing. I love seeing companies that have produced great games, do somethin new.

Comment #10 by mjc0961
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:09:31 PM

Meh. I probably won't like this (I don't like Halo, and I'm not big at RTS games on consoles at all), but a free demo is a free demo. I'll be sure to check it out.

Comment #11 by Reclaiming Dawn
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:14:06 PM

lookin' good!

Comment #12 by abigfrog
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:23:45 PM

It's going to be good.

Comment #13 by cincychaos
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:25:02 PM

Excellent! Can't wait!

Comment #14 by bobby
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:28:27 PM

nah still fink i will be on COD! :D

Comment #15 by EletricMafia209...
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:31:02 PM

I dont know about this game... i will have to see if this is a buy or not by the demo...

Comment #16 by Saracin
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:39:26 PM

Why are people bringing up CoD in a article about an RTS even if its set in the Halo universe? This is like talking about Ghost Recon in an End War forum.

I'll play the demo, have the Limited Edition preordered and have a friend who'll buy the map pack code off me for 10 bucks so I can have the other code and book. WOOT!

Comment #17 by NevEP
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:42:49 PM

Agreed, Saracin. Already have it pre-ordered.

Comment #18 by strider256
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:44:18 PM

yes i preordered the LCE this game is going to be the shit

Comment #19 by Andyman5022
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:50:22 PM

ill try it out

Comment #20 by Axe Argonian
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:50:55 PM

Nah, I'm not much of an RTS-player. Also, the Achievements look like overkill and made only for RTS-masters. So, I'll pass.

Comment #21 by kelnoker
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 12:51:40 PM

i never played that kind of game so i hope ill enjoy it

Comment #22 by HELLuSINation
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 01:11:40 PM

i am actualy looking forward to this. i hope i get the same satisfaction i did when playing starcraft all those years ago.

Comment #23 by DemonI81
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 01:19:21 PM

MS continues to milk Halo for all it's worth, ultimately ruining and destroying the franchise.

Comment #24 by Malikkr
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 01:22:10 PM

#3, not gay idiot. You don't see Master Chief kissing Sgt. Johnnson do you? COD is awesome, but there is plenty of room for alot of awesome games. If you don't like Halo why did you click on the link with Halo in the name? Idiot

Comment #25 by Scaysie
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 01:22:32 PM

WOOP!

Comment #26 by CloseChief
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 01:27:53 PM

Awesome! I'll preorder the LE later today!

Comment #27 by xgonscm2
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 01:51:29 PM

@3 24 told you how it was gonna be, lol

Comment #28 by Kaboozez
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 01:54:41 PM

I agree with you #24. Why the fuck are people whining about halo? Cant you understand that nobody gives a shit?

Comment #29 by The Lovat Scout
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:01:29 PM

All you have to do is preorder? You don't have to get special edition?

Comment #30 by Thicketford
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:02:05 PM

Zero chance of mouse support?

Comment #31 by Blue Thunder28
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:03:18 PM

SWEET

Comment #32 by Thrall51906
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:12:41 PM

maybe it will be good, maybe it will blow. im quite jaded towards halo (just sick of the franchise in general) so im not sure if ill pick this one up. deff will wait for the x360a review on this one!

Comment #33 by Octobox
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:16:55 PM

this better be worth the wait

Comment #34 by kizwiz
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:24:22 PM

COD sucks. Anyway I will try out the demo, Liked Halo 3 but this seems totally different but will give it a shot. And like @32 said, x360a eventually do a review on this game before its out

Comment #35 by A Satyr
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:29:42 PM

20 years before the first?... i saw pictures of brute choppers not long ago...

Comment #36 by the Capricorn
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:33:24 PM

"Genre defining"? I doubt it.

Comment #37 by HeartBreak13
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:37:37 PM

Can't wait for it

Comment #38 by gingerCHRIS123
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:39:45 PM

Might get, i like halo, but it bores me after a while, n neva played one on a console but am very skilled on RTS games for PC's

Comment #39 by Johnkane46
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:50:34 PM

#3 lick my ball

Comment #40 by Waterbear91
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 02:51:14 PM

@10 same here :)

Comment #41 by Crabby0525
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 03:12:01 PM

Can't wait for this demo. Then we'll get to see what this game is really about.

Comment #42 by Xedoss
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 03:23:26 PM

I will want to play the demo before even considering buying this. I'n that into RTS, but i kinda liked Red Alert 3 and End War, so i'll try it.

Comment #43 by skate295
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 03:37:33 PM

sounds ok.

Comment #44 by ZonaBoy89
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 03:51:42 PM

i'll try out the demo before anything ive never played a RTS before so that will determine if i like em or not

Comment #45 by sixstringrock35
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 04:11:37 PM

Pure Epic...

I hope!

Comment #46 by Sk8er_0208
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 04:15:34 PM

why people bother to comment in here saying cod's better or saying halo rubbish. What is the point? only bother commenting on stuff you like. leave this to people who love halo.

oh and @ 23 they make more games, books and graphic novels and maybe more to fill in story and fill out the halo storyline. But i guess a little bit of milking but if fans want, the fans get.

Comment #47 by adambearD
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 04:46:04 PM

wow, looks amazing! cannot wait!

Comment #48 by mrhobo
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 04:51:08 PM

#9
"I love seeing companies that have produced great games, do somethin new."

To bad you won't see it here. Its made by Ensemble Studios, not Bungie. And Ensemble Studios is arguably the greatest makers of RTS games, either that or Blizzard. Breaks my heart to see ensemble break up after Halo Wars

Comment #49 by Major Pancakes
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 04:56:41 PM

@36, with it being Ensemble Studios last ever project, I highly doubt they will let it break their reputation of developing some of the best RTS games in the genre.

Comment #50 by Major Pancakes
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 04:59:29 PM

And my own little contribution to this shooter debate...can you not enjoy both games? Does one have to 'win'? You are a gamer after all, you are not born to swear your faith to a franchise as if it is your home nation.

Comment #51 by Th33Troop33r
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 05:07:41 PM

Sad to see Ensemble go :( hopefully the last game they make will be epic and leave them a place in the gaming books :D

Comment #52 by lizard9979
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 05:25:29 PM

Got my limited edition pre ordered. I can't wait. I am an RTS nerd. From the game play demo's it appears to be a good console adaption so far.


Comment #53 by aadams_22
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 05:35:05 PM

want it now

Comment #54 by ArmyOfPie
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 05:43:17 PM

Sweet I can't wait!

Comment #55 by LinkinFighter
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 05:54:03 PM

I hate halo so much, and RTS will be even worse on a console to boot

Comment #56 by Strange666
Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 06:09:21 PM

Cant wait to try the demo, had my copy pre ordered for a while now

Comment #57 by knockton55
Saturday, January 24, 2009 @ 07:04:03 AM

Thinking about pre-ordering the limited edition, but Play.com didnt send my LOTR

Comment #58 by Zmoke
Saturday, January 24, 2009 @ 10:25:36 AM

Awesome!

Comment #59 by Barry619
Sunday, January 25, 2009 @ 04:02:15 AM

Hate Halo as a franchise, but so far this looks like a sick RTS, if it lives up to being a RTS that is actually playable on a console then i'll be getting it for sure.

Comment #60 by Darknessfallz76
Sunday, January 25, 2009 @ 11:56:20 AM

Eh I'll pass this one

Comment #61 by Blacknight00345
Sunday, January 25, 2009 @ 11:25:09 PM

Awsome!!!

Comment #62 by Breadhead
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 09:52:37 AM

wow! looks awesome!


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Game Info
Developed By:
Ensemble Studios / Bungie Software

Published By:
Microsoft

Genre:
Real-Time Strategy

Release Date:

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


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