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Microsoft expecting huge profits from Halo 3

It's been said before, and it's being said again: Microsoft is expecting the Halo 3 launch to be better than that of Halo 2. This is a pretty tall order considering the US$ 125 million worth of Halo 2 games they sold within 24 hours of its launch.

Robotz Rule6964d ago

This is obvious!

Halo 3 is bound to sell:)

I can't wait to play Hlo3:)

Mr Murda6964d ago (Edited 6964d ago )

I would be very surprised if H3 breaks H2's opening day records. This is a simple conclusion, simply cause the install base of the 360 compared to the install base of the XBOX at the time H2 came out. I will be there on launch night again and pick up my reserved "Legendary Edition" copy.

That being said, when I play H2 online I hear SO MANY people say that they are waiting to buy a 360 when H3 comes out. MS will not only sell many copies of H3, but they will also sell quite a few consoles. This holiday will be the real gauge to see who will win this generation. With games like H3, GTA IV, Forza 2, and Mass Effect, I would expect to see quite a few 360's being purchased this holiday. Nintendo will also sell very well again this holiday, but the PS3 is desperate for a price drop and some great games. Sony really needed a game like MGS4 to be released this holiday to help push sales. It will be interesting come November.

dominusbellum6963d ago

there is already 4 million preorders or something like that so assuming every one got the 59.99 version doesn't that mean like 150 mil or sumtin beating the other record??? correct me if i'm wrong

elliot_6964d ago

lool...this is pretty obvious...this game is the most expected game for the last 2 years...since 360 was launch...even if this game was disappointing it would sell like cola...and 360 too...i guess...

but we all know that will not happen...

elliot_6964d ago

we all know that this game will not be disappointing...don't take me wrong guys

gta_cb6964d ago

but i dont have any worry, and i will look forward to all the good and bad articles on halo 3 when it comes out, and i will say the game kicks ass!

(obviously there is a chance that Bungie screws it up, but i very much doubt it will happen

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HELLFIREV16964d ago

Will sell more units than MS sold consoles :S

Xi6964d ago

I know friends that preordered it without actually owning a console.

Bonsai12146964d ago

if it doesn't, theres something very wrong...

iceice1236964d ago

The game has 4million pre-orders at GS alone(Or was that false?). Of course it will bring huge profit.

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Halo 2 & 3 Campaign Remakes Allegedly In Development, Halo 7 Will Feature Multiplayer

Remakes of the campaigns featured in Xbox Game Studios' Halo 2 and Halo 3 are currently in development, according to a new rumor.

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medman217d ago (Edited 217d ago )

That's Microsoft's gaming division for you...kill off developers making new ip while trying to capitalize off some long lost glory that has no hope of ever being what it once was thanks to recent decision making favoring unrealistic profit goals and greed. What a joke.

Reaper22_217d ago

So much bitterness. Why be upset over something like this. Just don't buy it and stick with what you prefer.

Tacoboto217d ago

Complaining about Microsoft is the only thing people comment here for anymore.

This website is practically dead without it

Mmmkay216d ago

I remember when you guys constantly complained about Sony remaking and remastering games. Guess it is cool now. As usual.

thesoftware730216d ago

Give it rest medman..., take a deep breath and try to not sound so invested in something no one is forcing you to read, buy, or play.

"Console war"is over, Sony won, be happy.

medman212d ago (Edited 212d ago )

@thesoftware730
I'm invested in people losing their jobs and their livelihoods while Microsoft execs tout record profits for their gaming division. Not sure why you wouldn't be invested. Could be you one day. Good luck.

Travesty217d ago

So what’s their solution to having multiplayer? Wait until Halo 7?
That was one of the most memorable parts of Halo..

monkey602217d ago

I'm not sure spending the heavy investment in time to recreate the multiplayer here is the answer either though.
Remaking the campaigns is a great idea to bring the new players up to speed. But if the multiplayer is included in each it'll just fracture the player base of each release.
I think it might be better to turn these campaigns out quicker and have 1 multiplayer game to keep everyone in one place

Travesty217d ago

Maybe having an Halo Online and just release the Combat Evolve maps. And when Halo 2 releases have those maps release. I don’t know but I would like to play a newer version of Halo multiplayer. I know times have changed, and Fortnite is all younger kids really play. But back then it was Halo and you connecting 6 Xbox’s together lol.

jjb1981217d ago

I agree. I think that'll segment the playerbase and once 7 comes out, players might realize it sucks and go back to the older games. Especially if 7 is live-servixe, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot on the one good leg they have to stand on.

crazyCoconuts217d ago

Kinda surprised they didn't just port MCC.
Maybe more $ to by made with separate remasters

Inverno217d ago

Wouldn't have that problem if it were MCC being released. Gotta wait for 7 to be disappointed with MP all over again cause if they half baked Infinite what makes people think they won't half bake the next game? MP works in past HALO games not cause of nostalgia but because it's MP that isn't concerned with the endless service approach.

JEECE216d ago

There is so much cognitive dissonance over Infinite. People say they didn't like it because it was a live service. Yet if you look at what the criticisms of it were at the time it came out and when the playerbase started falling off, the primary issue people had was a lack of updates. In other words, it wasn't enough of a live service.

Which is really an encapsulation of the problem with multiplayer today. So many people think that they want to go back to the "good old days" of mid-2000s multiplayer (The first few Halos, Socom, the first few Battlefields, CS 1.6, etc), but in reality if a multiplayer game like that came out today, people would whine about the lack of content within a month of launch and go back to a live service with a grindy progression system.

isarai217d ago

Why not just port the MCC? 🤔 That was the easiest layup ever and you completely missed it

franwex217d ago

30% profit margins! People will pay $70+ for remakes!

Software_Lover216d ago

I thought the same thing, then I realized that they wouldn't include the remakes in that edition. We may get a different version of Halo MCC in the future with all of the remakes included. I just want them to include Halo 5 at some point for PC.

TheColbertinator217d ago

Can they remake Reach too with the multiplayer?

Knightofelemia217d ago

I wonder if Microsoft will port Reach over to Playstation I quite enjoyed that game. I played Halo 3 and it was not bad I have Halo 2 on the OG Xbox I just need some cables to hook up to my tv to play it.

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Master Chief becomes a Pokemon Master in Halo 3 Pokeball mod

A new Halo 3 mod turns the iconic Master Chief into a Pokémon % Master as functional Pokeballs come to the game.

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just_looken591d ago (Edited 591d ago )

That is very impressive to skip the article here is the direct link to the video
https://x.com/GashnorOffici...

Full animiation then a code change to make the target that comes out of the ball to be in the same class unsc not a easy thing to do.

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Ranking Every Halo Game From Worst To Best

Not every Halo game has been a banger, but the franchise still has a raft of the greatest games of all time.

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HellspawnPR1981879d ago

Infinite is a dumpster fire and as much as I like ODST, in no universe it ranks above Halo 2. This list is trash.

Kaii878d ago

Just exclude Infinite>5>4

ChasterMies878d ago

Best to worst: Halo 3, Halo 2, Halo Reach, Halo CE, Halo 4, Halo ODST, Halo Infinite, Halo 5.