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Halo Wars: A Universe Expanded

Halo Wars: A Universe Expanded
Written Monday, March 02, 2009 by Dan Webb

Halo Wars touched down in Europe last Friday and is set to rock North America tomorrow, March 3rd. Gamestop are even holding a few midnight launches as well ahead of PS3 killer app Killzone 2 which failed to get the treatment.

Microsoft today released another teaser documentary, but this time focusing on the Halo franchise and its well cemented roots. The video has a whole load of insights from journalists to those who poured their blood and tears in to the game.

If you're still unsure on whether or not to pick up the title, check out our review here.



User Comments
Comment #1 by an7man
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 02:51:21 PM

Nothing beats the first level of Halo..
Between this and Star Ocean Ill be busy this month!.......

Comment #2 by ZxT Vendetta
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 02:51:45 PM

Halo Wars is a very good RTS for a console. Thank You Ensemble! RIP.

Side note: Killzone is pretty impressive

Comment #3 by JJ Bombay
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 02:54:05 PM

Why did an American game debut in Europe?

Comment #4 by RenegadeSniper7
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 02:54:16 PM

I hope it's good, the GameTrailers review didn't really do it justice, but OXM gave it a 90, so... fingers are crossed...

Comment #5 by xxdisturbed23xx
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 02:55:23 PM

I want this so bad cause its halo... nut i can't stand that type of game

Comment #6 by xxdisturbed23xx
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 02:56:31 PM

*but

Comment #7 by xGoRmSx
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 02:57:36 PM

It is one hell of a game.I would buy the game just for the cutscene cos there awsome in hd =P
I love rts and it being halo is just a bonus =)

Comment #8 by Darkrune495
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:00:18 PM

I glad this game was debut in europe first.
We hardly get anything first

Comment #9 by Olliezilla
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:04:31 PM

I've not had the time to play Halo Wars much (thats why i've only done the first mission), but of what i have played of it, its very good

Comment #10 by Cramb0
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:15:48 PM

not got halo wars yet... not 100% sure if im going to enjoy this..... i LOVE rts games but not really a big fan of the halo trilogy.... what do i do people!!!

Comment #11 by Dark Splank
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:16:32 PM

@3

the same reason a UK game was released in the US first

(Fable2)

Comment #12 by secretkaos187
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:23:10 PM

THIS GAME IS GONNA ROCK!!!

Comment #13 by 0o0 ALEX 0o0
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:24:11 PM

#7 i agree the cut scenes are truly amazing!

Comment #14 by st80umseating
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:26:09 PM

been looking forward to this game for quite some time... maybe more than any other game yet this year.

Comment #15 by xI DaR3DeViL Ix
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:28:15 PM

@3 for once UK got a game first, every other game debuts in the US first other then Japanese games usually.

Shame Im not a fan of the Halo series at all.

Comment #16 by Paprikeh
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 03:57:44 PM

I love how he says crashed pelican in the beginning. Way to mess that up, it's simply an escape pod.

Comment #17 by The Lovat Scout
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:04:29 PM

I hope its good. Demo was awesome.

Comment #18 by Snowman
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:11:10 PM

@#3
Ensemble is based in europe

Comment #19 by gingerCHRIS123
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:15:56 PM

Awesome game, though getting to general will be a chore.
Campaign is great thoug, and serena is...funny in a unique way.

Comment #20 by Ignatz
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:17:13 PM

I vomit in my mouth even thinking of playing this game.

Comment #21 by odysseus123
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:20:41 PM

only 8 hrs and 30 mins until people can get their hands on this game. I'm getting excited thinking about it :-O

Comment #22 by Blue Thunder28
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:25:37 PM

Can't wait to get it!

Comment #23 by blackout529
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:31:23 PM

Can't wait for this game. Going to gamestop in couple hours to get in line.

Comment #24 by awesomepizza
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 04:55:37 PM

Why is that when I preordered online, I am told the game will arrive next week? Can't it be shipped to say, arrive tomorrow? Dam release rules and corporate overlords. They will be dealt with in the purge.

Comment #25 by RedNight
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 05:05:06 PM

well fable 2 debuted in america first with was from a uk based company so this was kinda fair
gonna pick up the collectors edition at the weekend

Comment #26 by eddie cheeseman
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 05:36:04 PM

The cut scenes and the story is so fucking amazing!
The gameplay itself? well . . .

Comment #27 by lilasianman
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 05:38:24 PM

Huge RTS fan and Halo fan, this game is a perfect combination for me. Getting it tommorrow!!!

Comment #28 by ITD Soldierboy
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 05:43:49 PM

At #3

It actually came out first in Japan, on the previous thursday. So Europe was the first to get it.

I can't wait, I'm having my friend pick it up for me, when he gets his copy, so I can have it when I get home from school.

Comment #29 by ThIsIsThEpErSoNuFeAr
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 05:51:52 PM

adam sessler what a ladys man

Comment #30 by P I Staker30
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 06:12:45 PM

#20 then why even bother posting?
On topic: I'm going to the midnight release tonight! Game should be BA!

Comment #31 by N3XXIS
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 06:38:07 PM

As an australian, and one of the first people to get the game (i was the 722nd person according to my Collectors Spirit of Fire thing) I can honestly tell you that this game is the most impressive one this year. It trumps Gears and Fable2 in gameplay aspects and online play. And for you many achievement wh-res out there, its pretty easy (but not overly easy) for achievements, minus the General Achievement.
I suggest it should be on the top of ANY halo fans and RTS fans lists.

Comment #32 by Xx Overkill VR
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 07:43:34 PM

Can't wait to pick up this game on Tuesday!

Comment #33 by stevec1636
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 08:03:37 PM

Going to be sweet, can't wait.

Comment #34 by ovoon7
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 10:00:07 PM

ENSEMBLE ROCKS! HALO SUCKS!

Comment #35 by WILD SNORLACKS
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 10:16:27 PM

Too bad it's not Call of Duty, that would make it so much better.

Comment #36 by dark lord me
Monday, March 02, 2009 @ 11:37:43 PM

At 35 if you want a call of duty RTS go and but one of the many RTS's there are there are so many WWII ones avaliable. Can't wait to pick up my collectors edition tomorrow might get me playing halo 3 again ( mythic maps )

Comment #37 by Kirisute Ranza
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 @ 01:09:01 AM

Feel Sorry for all of the Non-Europeans that have had to wait. Got the Limited Edition on Friday. Its pretty damm epic!

Comment #38 by Tib088
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 @ 05:06:33 AM

Love Halo Wars Amazing game. Got the fire ball warthog without pre-ordering too which was awesome :D


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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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