Bungie adds to the Beyond the Beta blowout

by David Dreger { Jul 4th 2007 at 5:15PM }

Bungie came forward with some more Halo 3 screens and details on the maps Last Resort and Epitaph. They even briefly acknowledged the leaks that have riddling the interwebz before the Beta became public. They also discuss the two Spartan armor permutations shown thus far, the E.V.A. (Extra Vehicular Activities) and C.Q.B. (Close Quarters Battle), with assurances that they are only of the many available to be unlocked. Finally, they discuss the Brute Chopper, which evidently tops out at 75 mph. Feel free to glean the article for more info after the jump.

Tags: Bungie, halo, Halo 3, Halo3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

rockeranimefreak @ Jul 4th 2007 5:41PM

cool i love halo 3 news. :]

incrediblebulk92 @ Jul 4th 2007 5:52PM

The Extra Vehicular Activities Armour? Wha? Who named that? they should be fired lol

colin @ Jul 4th 2007 7:51PM

i was hoping the brute chopper was like a brute helicopter :(

JeT @ Jul 4th 2007 9:46PM

I was hoping for the brute helicopter too lol

Phil @ Jul 4th 2007 11:24PM

what gun is he holding again ? looks strange ( from this angle ) usta the first person thing you kno

Joey @ Jul 4th 2007 11:29PM

@ #5 I Believe That's The Shotgun

Fontez @ Jul 5th 2007 9:30AM

Although I'm not too sure about a helicopter I'll confirm for you that there WILL be aircraft in Multiplayer. NOT just the banshee. Apparently they've added pelican dropships and a few others... Aircraft that can actually be BOARDED which is quite exciting.

One thing I've actually been waiting for since Halo 1 is the crazy Warthog variations that they ended up ripping out of HALO 2 before the launch... I want my fuckin 8-Man Warthog !! I want a snow version with tank treads and I want the CRAZY-ASS FAST MOFO Yellow Civilian version with no gun !! WTF MATE !!!

df_toro @ Jul 5th 2007 10:09AM

Fontez your a noob and don't know what your talking about. And these pics have been out for a couple days now from IGN.

Fontez @ Jul 5th 2007 11:17AM

Woah woah woah woah woah......

I'm a fuckin Noob?

I know things about HALO that you wouldn't even be able to fuckin grasp with the 7 brain cells you have left from jerking off all day and eating pizza pockets your mother made you.

Explain to me how the fuck I'm a noob when there are 2 confirmed achievements one stating you must Hijack an aircraft as a prerequisite to earn it, for example... (examples are needed because you're a dumbass) Jacking a Banshee. HOWEVER the other acheivement states you must BOARD an Aircraft.

Now about the Warthog Variations... Here's a fuckin link for you to visit since you don't know shit about Halo or what concepts/designs they've wanted or attempted to incorporate into the game previously...

http://www.thumbbandits.com/editorials/warthog_concepts.jpg

(Link was also needed because you're a dumbass)

Please make a note that I also have the entire 5th draft of the Halo 3 game script and already know what happens. DO YOU?

Don't fuck with me when it comes to Halo, I take this shit seriously.

Based on that I'd say it's safe to assume that in comparison to myself... YOU are the noob

AND ANOTHER THING !!

"And these pics have been out for a couple days now from IGN"

Do you feel special? Do you want a fuckin cookie or something? Maybe I should make you a plaque? It'll read "extremely talented son of a bitch who thinks he's the shit by informing us of shit that WE ALREADY KNOW !!"

You're sooo stupid you're Stup-Head... That's like stupid on crack to the power of 10.

Thank you very much I'll be here all week !

brianfontez@hotmail.com

Chris @ Jul 5th 2007 11:30AM

Jesus calm down

Fontez @ Jul 5th 2007 11:47AM

Why am I hurting your ears? lol...

Are you the adminstrator of this website?

That shpiel wasn't meant for you nor was it related to catholicism so there's no need for Jesus to calm down...

Jacob P. @ Jul 5th 2007 12:03PM

@9

Actually...there's only one achievement about boarding anything...It's called "Maybe Next Time Buddy" and it's description is "Board the same vehicle within 10 seconds after being boarded in any free for all playlist (Online)."

Now how are you going to do that if boarding something entails you just getting on the same vehicle as someone else? Unless someone has to get on your car, then you both have to get out real quick, and switch places...I don't know about you, but to me, that seems like it would be a pretty dumb achievement.

I'm pretty sure that when they say "board" they mean the same thing as "hijack."

And if you were actually talking about the medals in the game, instead of the achievements like you said, then there are two medals about boarding vehicles. The first one is called "Highjacker" and it's description is "Board a vehicle." The second one is called "Skyjacker" and it's description is "Board an aircraft by forcably removing the opponent in it." You, my good sir, aren't very good at getting your points across...

And another thing.

I really don't think that you should be making fun of him about not having a life when you stated that "when it comes to Halo, I take this shit seriously." Doesn't really help your arguement out all that much...

Fontez @ Jul 5th 2007 12:31PM

Thank you Jacob for that intelligent and respectful way of clarifying things with a little more detail.

I do take Halo seriously. The plot is genius and if the majority of the Halo fans made the connections I've made between Halo and actual human history you'd see more people interested in the game in general.

If having a passion for something translates to the equivalent of having no life than I guess you're right.

I assumed based on the amateur uselessness of his comment that he was one of those annoying 12 year old Halo gamers that we all despise playing with, so I took it upon myself to lash out with facts proving I DO know what I'm talking about. Simple as that.

If you'd like to know about some of these "connections" I'm speaking of just ask and I'll let you in on the info...

Thanks for your opinion though...

brianfontez@hotmail.com

df_toro @ Jul 5th 2007 12:37PM

LMAO!!! Dam thanks for the good laugh Fontez, your tantrum was hilarious you fucking bitch. I wonder if that's how you get when your mom takes aways your Halo when your a bad boy. Now that you take "this shit seriously" (and I'll woop your ass anyday you glorious nerd), I'll say it again...NOOOOB!!!!

I agree with Jacob P., get a life!

Jacob P. @ Jul 5th 2007 12:40PM

I agree, the Halo story is a very well written piece of work. And actually, I am kind of interested in these "connections" you've made...shoot me an e-mail, and we can continue this there, instead of cluttering up the comment section, if you want.

bocaj_patton@hotmail.com

Fontez @ Jul 5th 2007 12:41PM

no problem bud, I'm glad you enjoyed it !

Now leave me alone I gotta go get my Halo back from my Mom...

df_toro @ Jul 5th 2007 12:53PM

Sorry for triggering you with calling you "noob"...but if you start bashing on me I ain't gonna sit there and take it.

Anyways, I love Halo too and can't wait to see what happens. I agree with the connections you've made, I saw those vehicles in the bonus videos from Halo 2.

But I somewhat disagree with the Pelican dropship, that thing was huge (the downed aircraft) in Valhalla and don't think it would be good for multiplayer gaming...unless there was a smaller one.

Fontez @ Jul 5th 2007 1:11PM

Point taken,

Ya I'm almost positive there will be dropships of some sort but we'll see. doesn't sound like the greatest idea gameplay wise but it would be a cool feature.

But there's no denying the fact that a Warthog with a driver a passenger and the potential to hold 6 spartans in the back is anything less than fuckin WICKED.

That's like a CTF winning vehicle right there !

Or imagine getting an Octuple kill !!

8 simultaneous Kills with a Spartan laser... OUCH