Xbox360 Games Discussion Thread - Mk II

Deeman · 1st March 2009, 7:31 PM

Original thread here.

Thought it was time for a new one, as the old thread has reached 5,000 posts, and we can consolidate into something a touch more up to date.

Go!

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 1st March 2009, 7:53 PM

Ah nice, a fresh thread for a new year of gaming

Big Daddy · 1st March 2009, 7:55 PM

Ok,

who has been playing Halo Wars?

I was going to buy this today but bought killzone 2 for the ps3 instead.

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 1st March 2009, 7:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Ok,

who has been playing Halo Wars?

I was going to buy this today but bought killzone 2 for the ps3 instead.

Killzone 2 > Halo Wars

Download the demo off xbox live to see how it is, but if you like FPS games its hard to go past Killzone 2 on the PS3.

I downloaded the demo off xbox live and played a bit of the game in JB-HIFI, while its a simple game, i, myself, would rather Killzone 2.

trop · 1st March 2009, 8:12 PM

Halo Wars is a very simple RTS, its been dumbed down to the max.

Still pretty good though, worth the $79 its selling for atm.

Deeman · 1st March 2009, 8:13 PM

Bought Halo Wars (as my mate had bought Killzone 2 the same day, and I was near a JB). Still haven't fired it up yet, too much SF IV and GTA IV Lost & Damned.

Big Daddy · 1st March 2009, 8:36 PM

I am not so sure about demos. I dl the demo of KZ 2 and played it, I got sore eyes from just playing the first mission part in the demo. Yet I did not get sore eyes from full game, I found the camera angle to be better in the full game as well. It appeared that in the demo the cameras were panning more to show the scenery and enemies etc.

ATM you can get 15% off next game purchase by signing up with EB games online. I used my voucher for KZ2 so got it for $75.65 instead of the price matched $89 they had it for.

Will prob do the same to get halo wars I think.

KRiSX · 2nd March 2009, 8:21 AM

well i finished the lost and damned on the weekend... definitely worth picking up if you're a fan of GTA... i enjoyed it.

also fired up halo wars and played the first 2 levels... i like it... actually i like it much better then all the FPS halo games... lol

DM... i have to disagree with u... kz2 is shit

Deeman · 2nd March 2009, 8:29 AM

Killzone 2 isn't an Xbox 360 game - if people want to talk about that, then there's a Sony forum available.

KRiSX · 2nd March 2009, 8:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Deeman

Killzone 2 isn't an Xbox 360 game - if people want to talk about that, then there's a Sony forum available.

he mentioned it first... don't get ur knickers in a twist :P

i bought another game last night that i said i'd never buy... braid... was only 800 points on special for gold members (that has now expired i think) and being about the 3rd or 4th time i've played it i actually don't mind it now... lol

wonder what will be on special this week... i think i heard it might be the original fable

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 2nd March 2009, 8:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KRiSX

well i finished the lost and damned on the weekend... definitely worth picking up if you're a fan of GTA... i enjoyed it.

also fired up halo wars and played the first 2 levels... i like it... actually i like it much better then all the FPS halo games... lol

DM... i have to disagree with u... kz2 is shit

I was only using it in comparison to Halo Wars, if i were to choose

PS. Let me know how you go finishing Halo Wars and how the online component is.

KRiSX · 2nd March 2009, 9:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DiGiTaL MoNkEY

I was only using it in comparison to Halo Wars, if i were to choose

PS. Let me know how you go finishing Halo Wars and how the online component is.

will do... like i said only done 2 missions so far... lol

i'm pretty into RTS games at the mo... so that could be another reason i'm enjoying it... haha

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 2nd March 2009, 9:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KRiSX

will do... like i said only done 2 missions so far... lol

i'm pretty into RTS games at the mo... so that could be another reason i'm enjoying it... haha

I'm curious what is going to happen with support for this game and any future updates :S considering the studio is closing down and a new studio (forget the name) with the existing staff is being setup...but no word if that new studio will help in the support of the game

edit: answered my own question lol

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Recently formed Robot Entertainment has answered the question of who's going to support Halo Wars after its launch on March 3: the people who made it. Robot -- created by ex Ensemble Studios staff, including its founder, Tony Good -- will not only provide online support and community management for the Halo universe RTS, but will be working with Microsoft Game Studios to create future content for the game.

Since that is the case, it would be nice to see new units and structures adding to the game in the future.

Duff Man · 2nd March 2009, 9:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KRiSX

he mentioned it first... don't get ur knickers in a twist :P

i bought another game last night that i said i'd never buy... braid... was only 800 points on special for gold members (that has now expired i think) and being about the 3rd or 4th time i've played it i actually don't mind it now... lol

wonder what will be on special this week... i think i heard it might be the original fable

I was thinking the same about Braid too last night. Do I get it or not...?

Wasn't a big fan of the demo but something keeps telling me to give it a chance and get it for that price.

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 2nd March 2009, 9:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Duff Man

I was thinking the same about Braid too last night. Do I get it or not...?

Wasn't a big fan of the demo but something keeps telling me to give it a chance and get it for that price.

Well i'd hurry up as it should be back to its normal price soon (whatever the time conversion is).

1st March 2009, 7:31 PM	#1
Deeman Back on the grid. Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,643	Xbox360 Games Discussion Thread - Mk II Original thread here. Thought it was time for a new one, as the old thread has reached 5,000 posts, and we can consolidate into something a touch more up to date. Go!

1st March 2009, 7:55 PM	#3
Big Daddy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane northside Posts: 483	Ok, who has been playing Halo Wars? I was going to buy this today but bought killzone 2 for the ps3 instead. __________________ I will continue to give elderly and needy ppl pcs and tuition. not for profit co wont be registered until after uni committments.

1st March 2009, 8:12 PM	#5
trop Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,003	Halo Wars is a very simple RTS, its been dumbed down to the max. Still pretty good though, worth the $79 its selling for atm. __________________ Trades

1st March 2009, 8:36 PM	#7
Big Daddy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane northside Posts: 483	I am not so sure about demos. I dl the demo of KZ 2 and played it, I got sore eyes from just playing the first mission part in the demo. Yet I did not get sore eyes from full game, I found the camera angle to be better in the full game as well. It appeared that in the demo the cameras were panning more to show the scenery and enemies etc. ATM you can get 15% off next game purchase by signing up with EB games online. I used my voucher for KZ2 so got it for $75.65 instead of the price matched $89 they had it for. Will prob do the same to get halo wars I think. __________________ I will continue to give elderly and needy ppl pcs and tuition. not for profit co wont be registered until after uni committments.

2nd March 2009, 8:21 AM	#8
KRiSX Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,878	well i finished the lost and damned on the weekend... definitely worth picking up if you're a fan of GTA... i enjoyed it. also fired up halo wars and played the first 2 levels... i like it... actually i like it much better then all the FPS halo games... lol DM... i have to disagree with u... kz2 is shit __________________ MainSys: i7-920d0 .:. X58-UD4P .:. OCZGold1600DDR3 .:. SLIGainwardGTX275's .:. 2x500gbSATA .:. PioneerDVR212 .:. LogitechZ5500 .:. Dell2707WFP .:. W7x64RTM Other: 60"SonySXRD .:. iPhone3G .:. PS3(60gb) .:. Wii .:. 2 XBOX360's .:. HTPC .:. XBOX(XBMC@720p) .:. WindowsHomeServer .:. EeePC1000HE LAN: www.sogc.com.au

1st March 2009, 7:53 PM	#2
DiGiTaL MoNkEY Digitally Disturbed Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 20,857	Ah nice, a fresh thread for a new year of gaming

1st March 2009, 8:13 PM	#6
Deeman Back on the grid. Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,643	Bought Halo Wars (as my mate had bought Killzone 2 the same day, and I was near a JB). Still haven't fired it up yet, too much SF IV and GTA IV Lost & Damned.

2nd March 2009, 8:29 AM	#9
Deeman Back on the grid. Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,643	Killzone 2 isn't an Xbox 360 game - if people want to talk about that, then there's a Sony forum available.