Halo

[GARGANTUAN]

So i heard a new halo is being released (an rts for pc only), which is said to be a decked out starcraft. Dunno if the rumors are true, but that would be fucking sick.

anyone know anything about this?

[Nine]

http://forums.thecatacombs.net/showthread.php?t=90738

[GARGANTUAN]

Meh didn't search the console gaming forums :(

regardless do you know any other information about the game?
the website posted doesn't really explain a whole lot.

[Nine]

FAQs
Q: What is “Halo Wars”?
A: “Halo Wars” is the next big real-time strategy game from Ensemble Studios, creators of Age of Empires. Designed exclusively for the Xbox 360, “Halo Wars” allows you to take charge of the human UNSC armies and see the Halo universe from a totally new perspective.
Q: Where does “Halo Wars” take place in the Halo timeline?
A: “Halo Wars” takes place before Halo 1 during the UNSC’s first deadly encounters with the Covenant.
Q: Can you reveal anything about “Halo Wars” storyline?
A: Players will lead the crew of the UNSC’s “Spirit of Fire” from initial skirmishes to an all out war against the evil Covenant.
Q: Will I be able to play as the Covenant?
A: Stay tuned.
Q: Why is “Halo” being made into an RTS game?
A: Warthogs are cool. Scorpions are cool. Controlling lots of Warthogs and Scorpions and sending them into battle is really, really cool.

We’ve been big fans of Halo for years at Ensemble Studios, and when we sat down to discuss our next project we thought Halo would be absolutely perfect as an RTS on the Xbox 360.
Q: When will “Halo Wars” be available?
A: Stay tuned.
Q: Will I be able to play Halo Wars on Xbox 360 and PC?
A: Halo Wars is for the Xbox 360 exclusively.
Q: Is the trailer pre-rendered?
A: Yes, and it's based around our world concepts and uses lots of in-game models. The sound and music were done at Ensemble Studios as well. Props to our friends at Blur for bringing it all together and making it really shine.
Q: Other RTS games that have transitioned to console have had issues with controls, how will “Halo Wars” improve on the formula?
A: “Halo Wars” was created for the Xbox 360 from the ground up, which meant we didn't have to make compromises or shoe-horn in artifacts from a Windows PC game. We were able to take all the best aspects of RTS games, make them work perfectly on the Xbox 360, and exclude the rest.
Q: Where can I learn more about other Halo games?
A: Our friends at Bungie, the creators of the Halo Universe, have lots of information about Halo. Check them out here: www.bungie.net.

[GARGANTUAN]

yah I guess I was misled about it being for pc, but most of their faq is common sense other than the story lines. What I'm mainly intrested in, is how the online play will be played, and how it will look (like a normal rts, or if it will have almost like a fps feel). It almost seems like from the trailer/images that it won't be like your standard rts.

A standard rts for the 360 just seems boring.

[SteelValor]

Not many people know that Halo was originally supposed to be a RTS on the Mac.

[crosby]

Im going to guess its going to be alot like Battle for middle earth but better.

probally not fps feel to it

[SUPITSREV]

if you can jump into single units that would be the shit