Batch of screenshots for Halo: Reach's Forge World as part of the Comic-Con announcement tonight!
Bungie held their Comic-Con panel for Halo: Reach this evening and revealed several new tidbits of information about the game including the numerous updates that the map editor, Forge, has received.
"Set on one of the franchise’s iconic Halo rings and featuring a multitude of faithful remakes already built in, only Forge World’s vaulting blue skies are the limit, allowing aspiring cartographers to take up where our map designers left off. Utilizing the upgraded Forge 2.0 toolset, a familiar, sprawling landscape, and your own imagination to sculpt, build, and share custom crafted maps, Forge World is more than just a map...it's a blank, Forerunner-themed canvas with unlimited creative potential."
Forge World is a huge map that user can use to build and create their own levels with many different objects in the game. Just flying around the map can take a while according to the developers. It features a gulch, island, interior, rocks and more. Bungie is also including pre-made maps like Blood Gulch, Sanctuary, The Cage and Paradiso to get gamers started with stuff to manipulate, change, and build.
Check out the full video and screenshots in the gallery. Then let us know what you think of the new Forge World in the comment section below. Also be sure to check out the other Halo: Reach news from Comic-Con about the new Limited Edition bundle and Firefight.
The biggest game of 2010, "Halo: Reach," is getting the ultimate hardware treatment.
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle launches day and date with the game on September 14 and provides both an incredible value and a stunning way to celebrate the iconic franchise. The commemorative bundle will be available with matching custom "Halo: Reach" Limited Edition Wireless Controllers. Additionally, Microsoft and Bungie revealed an onslaught of other "Halo: Reach" news today at Comic-Con International, including a first look at Forge World, Versus Firefight mode and more.
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle is Available for Pre-Order Today
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle features an exclusive silver design and comes with two custom Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers with artwork inspired by the game, a Standard Edition copy of "Halo: Reach," a token for the Limited Edition Elite armor set, an episode of "Halo Legends" and a "Halo: Reach"-themed Xbox 360 wired headset. As an added touch, the specially designed console in the Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle not only captures the look and feel of the game, but also features custom sound effects from the "Halo" universe.
Designed by Bungie, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle includes all the features of the newly designed Xbox 360 console, such as a 250 GB Hard Drive and the fastest built-in Wi-Fi for the easiest connection to Xbox LIVE. The bundle is available in limited quantities and only while supplies last, so fans who want to own a piece of the "Halo" mythology are encouraged to pre-order quickly. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle has a suggested retail price of $399 USD, and will be available on Sept. 14. To offer a closer look at the contents of the Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo: Reach" Bundle, Microsoft and Bungie unveiled an unboxing video of the bundle, which is available for download today on Halo Waypoint and Halo.Xbox.com.
"Halo: Reach" Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset Available Worldwide in Late August.
In addition to the exclusive new console bundle, Microsoft and Bungie unveiled the "Halo: Reach" Limited Edition Wireless Controller and the "Halo: Reach" Limited Edition Wireless Headset, both of which feature a distinctive silver color and exclusive "Halo" artwork by Bungie. Available in late August for $59.99 (U.S.), the "Halo: Reach" Limited Edition Wireless Controller includes an Xbox LIVE token for an animated Covenant Banshee Avatar item. The "Halo: Reach" Limited Edition Wireless Headset will also be available in late August for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). Both accessories are being produced in limited quantities and are available for pre-order today.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, a riveting action-adventure game for the Xbox 360 and PS3, will be available in North America on November 30, 2010.
Featuring an engaging storyline of enduring friendship, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom takes players through a seamless world where an agile protagonist and a powerful AI controlled monster must forge an alliance to battle enemies and solve puzzles. Redefining co-op AI gameplay, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom delivers an accessible experience that offers the perfect mix of stealth, action, platform navigation and combat that is designed to keep the journey gripping and immersive. Though each character has their own objective, teamwork is essential for survival as the hero and Majin must fight in tandem to persevere over any challenge that lies in their path. This complementary relationship will only continue to deepen and evolve as the story unfolds.
Gamers worldwide soon to take their first criminal steps in Empire Bay with the action-packed crime game demo.
New York, NY – July 22, 2010 – 2K Games announced today that its upcoming epic action crime game, Mafia® II, will have a downloadable demo available worldwide on August 10 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. Set in the fully realized and immersive 1940’s and 1950’s American urban cityscape of Empire Bay, soon all gamers will be able to experience the decadent and meticulously crafted atmosphere, intense shooting and driving gameplay, and character narrative in Mafia II that is set to be released on August 24 in North America, August 26 in Australia and August 27 internationally.
The Mafia II demo invites gamers to dive into the “Buzzsaw” level, where Vito and his buddies, Joe and Henry, are sent to take out a mobster known as “The Fat Man”. While the epic game spans two decades, the Buzzsaw demo takes place during the summer of the ‘50s – a time considered the “Birth of Cool”, and with it, rock ‘n’ roll, hot rods, and rebellious attitudes. The demo showcases the type of vibrant edge-of-your-seat action, as well as a slice of the expansive city of Empire Bay in the colorful era.
Mafia II looks to be the industry's most compelling action crime game to date. Players take control of Vito Scaletta, who is making a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay. He’s someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequences… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as untouchable as it seems.
Mafia II is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information on Mafia II, please visit the 360-HQ games database or the official mafia2game.com website from the links below.
Just a heads-up to let everyone know that the Xbox 360 Medal of Honor BETA is now available. Jump over to the official MEDAL OF HONOR website to enter your redemption key and download the 500MB file via Xbox LIVE.
If you don't already have a Redemption Key you can get one by preordering Medal of Honor at a participating retailer. Click here to preorder now
The Medal of Honor Beta is now available for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
We want to know what you think about the new Medal of Honor BETA for Xbox 360, so visit the forum thread from the link below and leave your own thoughts.
MS offer loads of goodies in their newest press release:
"Microsoft Corp. today announced an all-in-one opportunity to jump into the controller-free fun of Kinect this holiday: the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and "Kinect Adventures" packaged together for $299.99 (U.S. ERP). With "Kinect Adventures," players will make their way through 20 adventures, navigating roaring rapids and ducking and dodging through mountaintop obstacle courses and other exotic locations -- no controller, wand or balance board required. In addition, existing Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the Kinect sensor with "Kinect Adventures" for $149.99 (U.S. ERP). The sensor, which will work with each of the 40 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in households worldwide,1 is uniquely able to track your full body movements, respond to your voice and deliver a multiplayer experience right out of the box.
In addition, the new Xbox 360 4GB console, which begins shipping on Aug. 3 in the U.S., will be available for $199.99 (U.S. ERP). With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB console looks great and includes built-in Wi-Fi N, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a black matte finish.
"Kinect for Xbox 360 offers tremendous entertainment value for the whole family," said Dennis Durkin, Xbox 360 chief operating officer. "With full body, voice and the ability to play games with your friends right out of the box, Kinect is the most unique, complete and affordable way for everyone to enjoy controller-free fun and entertainment."
With more than 15 games available at launch, living rooms will become fitness rooms, dance clubs and sports stadiums. Kinect games, including "Kinectimals," "Kinect Sports," "Kinect Joy Ride" and MTV Games' and Harmonix's "Dance Central" will retail for $49.99 (U.S. ERP). In addition to games, Kinect changes the way you experience entertainment by putting your favorite movies, TV programs, music and live sports from ESPN all in one place. Begin a movie by simply saying, "Xbox, play," or browse through a music list with the wave of a hand. Kinect also creates new ways for friends and family to have fun together. With Video Kinect,3 share a smile with friends and family, as you open a window into living rooms around the world.
"I think Kinect is a major leap forward in the gaming experience that will appeal to both mainstream and casual gamers," said Michael Gartenberg, partner, Altimeter Group, and author of the Engadget Entelligence column.
Starting today, select retailers are taking pre-orders for the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle at $299.99 (U.S. ERP) and Kinect for Xbox 360 at $149.99 (U.S. ERP). Pre-order Kinect or the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle today, and at launch receive a token to download three exclusive game levels for "Kinect Adventures," the game included with Kinect.4 Those wanting more information or to pre-order now should go to http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy.
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