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| Halo Wars is a real-time strategy game that is based on Chuck Norris' sex life. | |||
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| {{Infobox VG| title = Halo Wars | |||
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| '''''Halo Wars''''' is an upcoming ] ] that is set in the ]. The game is being designed by ] for the ]. It is the last project to be developed by ]. | |||
| ==Gameplay== | |||
| ''Halo Wars'' is a real-time strategy game that uses species and vehicles seen in previous ''Halo'' games as well as new units.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/56384.aspx|publisher=]|title=''Halo Wars'' Update 05.16.07|date=2007-05-16|accessdate=2008-01-14}}</ref><ref name=gametap>{{cite web|url=http://www.gametap.com/home/read/article/2656|title=''Halo Wars'' Q&A|publisher=gametap.com|date=2007-12-21|accessdate=2008-01-11|first=Giancarlo|last=Varanini}}</ref> The controls use the ] primarily for selecting via 3 methods; tap to select one unit, double tap a particular unit to select all units of that class on screen or "paint brush" which selects all units that the "brush" is dragged over.<ref name="e3 demo">{{cite video|title=E3 Demo Video|publisher=]|date=]|url=http://forums.halowars.com/Dwnloads/Movies.aspx|people=]|accessdate=2008-01-11}}</ref> Selecting a unit gives the player the option of commands and selecting certain buildings brings up a "circle menu", said to be the most important menu in the game,<ref name="e3 demo" /> taking up the whole screen which is used for creating units and buildings.<ref name="e3 demo" /> The game's lead developer, ], has said that the emphasis is more on combat than economy; it is necessary for the player to "manage a battle instead of watching it",<ref name=heaven>{{cite web|url=http://halowars.heavengames.com/features/interview|title=Interview with Graeme Devine|publisher=heavengames.com|accessdate=2008-01-11}}</ref> and while resources are still present they also have alternative forms such as time and the number of units present.<ref name=gametap /><ref name=thunder2 /> Some campaign missions will take the focus off resources but skirmish and multiplayer matches still require some management of an economy.<ref name=thunder2 /> | |||
| ==Plot== | |||
| The trailer <ref>http://stars.ign.com/dor/objects/961983/master-chief/videos/HaloWars_FieldTripToHarvest_100608.html</ref> cites the story as taking place 20 years before the events of ]. Five characters have been named so far: Captain Cutter, Professor Anders, Sergeant Forge, an unknown Arbiter,an AI named Serina, and the Prophet of Regret. {{Fact|date=November 2008}} | |||
| ==Development== | |||
| ''Halo Wars'' was first announced at X06.<ref name="gamespot">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/news.html?sid=6158816|title=X06: ''Halo'' being turned into RTS|publisher=]|date=]|first=Tim|last=Surette|accessdate=2007-11-05}}</ref> Announced during Microsoft's ] media briefing on ], ], details of the game first appeared on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154046|publisher=]|date=]|accessdate=2007-11-05|title=X06: Ensemble Making ''Halo'' RTS Named ''Halo Wars''|first=Luke|last=Smith}}</ref> | |||
| A small demonstration of ''Halo Wars'' was revealed to gaming media at ] on ], ] and a demo video narrated by ''Halo Wars''' Lead Designer was released on the ] on ], ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xbox360rally.com/halo-wars-demo-on-monday/|publisher=Xbox 360 Rally|title=''Halo Wars'' (video) demo on Monday!|date=2007-08-26|accessdate=2008-01-14}}</ref> Because previous console real time strategy games have been criticized for their control schemes, Ensemble developed the controls six months before approaching ].<ref name=gametap /> An update on ], ] stated that the developers were considering using ].<ref name=mocap>{{cite web|url=http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/37733.aspx|publisher=]|title=''Halo Wars'' Update 01.30.07|date=2007-01-30|accessdate=2008-01-14}}</ref> Photos of the test posted on the website show mocap being used, however it was not confirmed whether it would be included in the final release of the game.<ref name=mocap /> Weekly ]s are held within Ensemble to provide both the art and design teams with feedback on developments.<ref name=thunder2>{{cite web|url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/107773/group/news.aspx?type=news&cid=308883|publisher=Bungie.net group: ''Halo Wars'' RTS|title=Interview with 'Thunder' of ''Halo Wars'', Part 2 when will the game come out | |||
| |date=2008-02-04|accessdate=2008-02-07|first=Graham|last=Somers}}</ref> Microsoft employees were spotted on ] playing the "''Halo Wars'' Alpha" in April 2008 sparking speculation and jealousy among the gaming community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.360sync.com/2008/04/18/halo-wars-has-alpha-on-live|title=''Halo Wars'' Has Alpha On Live|publisher=360 Sync|date=2008-04-18|accessdate=2008-04-20|first=Devin|last=Kofsky}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://talkingaboutgames.com/content/view/834/1/|title=''Halo Wars'' alpha spotted in the wild|publisher=Talking About Games|first=Phil|Last=Meza|date=2008-04-17|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> Ensemble later confirmed that the Alpha version was a tutorial and multiplayer version with limited features. Ensemble employees frequently played against others seeking aspects of the game to improve.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/05/20/Halo-Wars-Monthly-Update-05.20.08.aspx|publisher=Ensemble Studios|title=''Halo Wars'' Monthly Update 05.20.08|date=2008-05-20|accessdate=2008-05-21}}</ref> In the ] issue of '']'', it was mentioned that there will be a playable demo of the game before it is released.<ref>{{Cite magazine | last = McCaffrey | first = Ryan | title = ''Halo Wars'' | publisher= '']'' | pages = 25 | year = 2007 |date=October 2007}}</ref> | |||
| ] has had little involvement in the making of ''Halo Wars''. Since the splitting of ] and ], Bungie will only be helping ], the main developers of the game, and Microsoft in areas including the environment and the general "feel" of the '']'' universe. <ref></ref><ref></ref> | |||
| ] as depicted in the X06 ''Halo Wars'' trailer, with Banshees flying in formation overhead.]] | |||
| The game was announced at ] with a pre-rendered trailer. The trailer was created by ] and shows a group of Warthog vehicles searching for a missing unit of soldiers. The recon patrol is killed by camouflaged ] who de-cloak and advance into battle supported by ]. The battle has various human and ] vehicles and foot soldiers and ends displaying ] Group Omega wearing their ] armor.<ref name=cinematic>{{cite web|url=http://forums.halowars.com/Dwnloads/Movies.aspx|publisher=]|title=''Halo Wars'' Cinematic Trailer|accessdate=2007-01-14}}</ref> | |||
| A video of gameplay footage narrated by ], the lead designer was shown at E<sup>3</sup> 2007 and later made available online. Controls and other gameplay features such as vehicles, user interface and special weapons were highlighted, along with new creations. The footage also showed off a UNSC base consisting of an airbase, vehicle depot, missile silo and several other buildings that can be created while playing ''Halo Wars''.<ref name="e3 demo" /> | |||
| On September 10th, 2008 it was announced that Ensemble studios would close after the completion of ''Halo Wars''. A new studio formed by Ensemble employees will not only continue to support Microsoft Game Studios, but will also provide post launch support for Halo Wars.<ref>{{cite news|author=Kesten, Lou|date=2008-09-15|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/15/entertainment/e144955D60.DTL|title=Game news: Microsoft to close 'Halo Wars' studio|work=]|accessdate=2008-09-16}}</ref> | |||
| ===Audio=== | |||
| ''Halo Wars''{{'}}s music was composed by ], the composer of all of the ''Age of Empires'' games. Rippy was concerned with keeping the music's feel in the ''Halo'' universe while still branching out and writing new material; due to the iconic nature of the music, elements of the ''Halo'' trilogy's music, written by ], appear in the game.<ref>http://www.music4games.net/Features_Display.aspx?id=259</ref><!-- http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=20835 --> | |||
| ==Versions== | |||
| In addition to the standard retail version, ''Halo Wars'' will be released as a Limited Collector's Edition through participating retailers and will include a collection of ''Halo 3'' maps entitled the "Mythic Map Pack". Other bonus features include a graphic novel by ], ], and ] called ''Halo Wars: Genesis''. A unique in-game vehicle, trading cards, and a ''Spirit of Fire'' patch are also included. | |||
| As an added bonus, fans eager for their chance to battle the Covenant will be able to pre-order Halo Wars and receive a pre-order card to download a special in-game Warthog vehicle with flame decals from select participating retailers.<ref>http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171157</ref> | |||
| ==Reception== | |||
| As part of the ], ''Halo Wars'' is highly anticipated by the Halo community. The ] Xbox Team has ranked ''Halo Wars'' as their 7th most anticipated game of ] and '']'' ranked it 5th.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/886/886189p1.html|title=IGN Xbox's Most Anticipated Games of E3 2008|publisher=]|date=2008-07-03|accessdate=2008-07-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.next-gen.biz|publisher='']''|title=Next-Gen’s 30 Most Anticipated Games of E3|date=2008-07-05|accessdate=2008-07-13|first=Joe|last=Keiser}}</ref> '']'' rated as one of the most anticipated titles of E3, though they stated they are concerned it isn't being made by Bungie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;1695197103;img;7091;ssid;1|author=] staff|title=Most anticipated games of E3 2008|publisher='']''|date=2008-07-08|accessdate=2008-07-26}}</ref> | |||
| The trailer shown at X06 was listed as twenty-fifth of ''GameSpy's Top 25 Video Game Cinematic Moments'' for " the world of ''Halo'' on a much grander scale."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.gamespy.com/articles/771/771937p1.html|title=GameSpy's Top 25 Video Game Cinematic Moments|publisher=]|date=2007-04-16|accessdate=2008-01-14}}</ref> | |||
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Halo Wars is a real-time strategy game that is based on Chuck Norris' sex life.