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1/3/2007 7:13:51 PM
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Halo 3 Beta Update
In light of the recent Microsoft press release, we give you some more details on how to ensure your participation in the upcoming Halo 3 Beta program, and a few more tidbits about how we plan to take care of the Bungie faithful.
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so what was the whole point of signing up on halo3.com back in december. i signed up, and now i have to buy crackdown, or play in the middle of the night. haven't i spent enough time and money on my 360, to only have it break, now i have to pay to play a beta. they should give the beta to people who's 360s break and need to go through the lengthy process of repair. and then i get viva pinata when my gears of war disc is scratched, wtf, gears=pinata. when will we know if we are "selected" to participate in the beta?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] maddog 06 Would you like an adress?[/quote] if i had any money but i ran out and i need to buy the game as well and i want to see how lost planet is maybe it will be good
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I dont mean to -blam!-, but im in europe. The Halo3.com site said that europen gamers would soon be able to sign up like the north american ones could, and then now all of a sudden we get this sprung on us: buy crackdown if you want to play it. I mean wtf? Right so basically there is shameful bias towards people living in north america over everybody else on the planet? Im afraid im not happy about this one bungie, sorry.
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I hope that by my leaving a message here, that you see I can give you feedback. Make Me a Tester! I will love you forever.
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Do we need a USB keyboard for our Xboxes to leave feedback. Or could you just browse to our community forums and read our thoughts there?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Novumber eel I dont mean to -blam!-, but im in europe. The Halo3.com site said that europen gamers would soon be able to sign up like the north american ones could, and then now all of a sudden we get this sprung on us: buy crackdown if you want to play it. I mean wtf? Right so basically there is shameful bias towards people living in north america over everybody else on the planet? Im afraid im not happy about this one bungie, sorry.[/quote] Well does Cracktown come out in the UK? P.S. Last post of the night. Going to play GOW [Edited on 1/3/2007]
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I'm preordering Crackdown on Saturday :)
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] maddog 06 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Novumber eel I dont mean to -blam!-, but im in europe. The Halo3.com site said that europen gamers would soon be able to sign up like the north american ones could, and then now all of a sudden we get this sprung on us: buy crackdown if you want to play it. I mean wtf? Right so basically there is shameful bias towards people living in north america over everybody else on the planet? Im afraid im not happy about this one bungie, sorry.[/quote] Well does Cracktown come out in the UK? P.S. Last post of the night. Going to play GOW[/quote] it does dude, but why do I have to pay £50.00 when gamers from america get to sign on for free? The truth is "Crackdown" is going to be a complete flop, and so Microsoft is using its greatest asset, bungie, to flog a product that they know will otherwise not sell. Its sad, bungie dont actually need this -blam!-.
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OK, so the first method was US only. The rule of three thing is US only. Is the Crackdown method worldwide?! ?!?! ?! I'm guessing US only too. An answer would be appretiated. Thanks.
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There is only one problem. Most people have to go to school so can they move the 3 hours of gameplay days to like a weekend like Febuary3-6 or something. I think it would be great. Thanks for updating us. Upbeatshrimp (Halo 2 Gamertag)
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Soooo do u have to play 3 hours of actual games or will the time in between like getting the game ready and stuff count towards the 3 hours?
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God damnit. I'm probably gonna get screwed out of it. This 360 was a waste of damn money. >:(
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Frankie Anyone who purchases the upcoming Xbox 360 game “Crackdown” will get automatic entry into the Halo 3 beta.[/quote] And in one sentence, Crackdown sales increase tenfold.
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Wait you can't just buy it from Market Place?
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hmmm, is it crackdown game with free halo 3 multiplayer beta? or is it halo 3 mulitplayer beta with free crackdown game? jkjk looks like ill be grabbing me a copy of crackdown =)
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looks good so far http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-first-halo-3-gameplay-footage
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too true, i wouldnt even take crackdown if they were giving it out, its a flop.
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Sorry, one more question. Is the beta tied to the Xbox or the gamertag? In other words do I need to buy four copies of Crackdown if I want the rest of my house to be able to play to?
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Just hoping I get in.
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[Quote] There is only one problem. Most people have to go to school so can they move the 3 hours of gameplay days to like a weekend like Febuary3-6 or something. I think it would be great. Thanks for updating us. [/Quote] I for one would rather keep the date as it is. Children who whine should read the Halo 3 beta rules. You must be over the age of 17 to participate. Setting the date over a school day was probably done with you in mind. Beta testing is meant to be a way for the users to test out the game and report their feedback on it. Not to say that kids cannot give good suggestions, but I, myself, would be more conferable consenting with an adult about their feedback as opposed to a child. [Quote]Do we need a USB keyboard for our Xboxes to leave feedback. Or could you just browse to our community forums and read our thoughts there?[/Quote] They will probally have it on the bungie forms or something, but thats just a guess:-P
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Sry for the double post. [Edited on 1/3/2007]
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Great News!! I do have one question though, if Crackdown comes out on Feb 20, does that mean the beta will be released?? At least in testing phase, since the article does state there will be a pre-beta-beta of sorts. Thanks.
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Jonolche, do you think there are higher powers at work here? I sense a definate push by microsoft to shift their poor IP by bundling it with something of much higher interest: Halo3 obviously. I too hope I get a chance to play and feedback on this beta, I myself am an avid game developer. I just feel slightly pushed out by the bias towards north american gamers. Even the way this was anounced left me with a bitter feeling: It was as if they were saying that if we wanted a second chance to try and get a place then there were another 2 copout methods... well being in europe I had no chance in the first place!! How unfair. [Edited on 1/3/2007]
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Microsoft and Bungie understand how many millions of people will want to be part of this beta, and yet instead of conducting the selection process with any semblance of impartial fairness, it's turning into a chaotic circus. Buy a [i]completely unrelated game[/i] for guaranteed entry?! This seems to be as close to exploitation of Bungie fans as I've ever seen, and I don't really like it.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kiro111 Microsoft and Bungie understand how many millions of people will want to be part of this beta, and yet instead of conducting the selection process with any semblance of impartial fairness, it's turning into a chaotic circus. Buy a [i]completely unrelated game[/i] for guaranteed entry?! This seems to be as close to exploitation of Bungie fans as I've ever seen, and I don't really like it.[/quote] Far too true my friend, but as per usual, It's bungie who are our friend in this situation, I think there might be a slighly richer, slightly more forceful company behind these advancements...
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I was wondering if I could get an official answer fro you Frankie, or other Bungie employees. [b]If someone who is about 16 purchases Crackdown and gets the beta, will they be able to play the beta? Or would you have to be 17 at the time of the beta?[/b] Any answers would be helpful and appreciated.
