If you're interested, I did develop a list of what I believe are the only undisputed facts thus far about Halo 2 and there are links and citings for most of the information here. With so much misinformation and speculation out there, I thought it would be novel to create a page for [URL=http://www.nightly.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=56]another board[/URL] I attend just to set the record straight. You may not agree with everything on the page, but the vast majority of information has been completely confirmed by Bungie or its press contacts, and some of it is based on information we have acquired through Bungie's screens, renders and videos. Also, I decided not to include any obvious graphical or programming information, but only information that pertains to the physical story and characters of Halo 2. [b]Screens:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_x03.jpg]Elites guarding Forerunner Installation[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_mp_01.jpg]Presumed Multiplayer in Burial Mounds[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_mp_02.jpg]Confirmed Multiplayer in Waterworks[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_mp_03.jpg]Presumed Multiplayer in Burial Mounds[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/H2_ChiefvsJackals.jpg]Chief pitted against two Jackals in Campaign Mode[/URL] [b]Videos:[/b] [URL=http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/5/6/c56c41cd-4725-4f40-a1f2-b9f6a61f4e16/halo2_announce_wm9_surround.wmv]Announcement Trailer[/URL] [URL=http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/1/b/81bc191e-6f30-4595-a964-05fd40d07a98/halo2_e3_realtimedemo_hires.wmv]E3 2003 In-Game Demo[/URL] [URL=http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/a/a/7aa5f21b-09d6-41b6-a647-b3f2da348db2/Inside_Halo_2_Preview_2Mbps.wmv]X03 Documentary[/URL] [b]Heroes:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_e3_03.jpg]Master Chief[/URL] Cortana Sgt. A.J. Johnson [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/h2_render_marines.jpg]Marines[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/ODST.jpg]Helljumpers (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers)[/URL] [b]Villains:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/stills/still_19.jpg]Grunts[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/H2_ChiefvsJackals.jpg]Jackals[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_x03.jpg]Elites[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/stills/still_21.jpg]Hunters[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Concept/sketch_071.jpg]Brutes[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Concept/sketch_072.jpg]Prophets[/URL] New Creature (actual name unknown, capable of flipping over vehicles per [i]Game Informer # 133[/i] pg. 46) [b]Human Weapons:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/battle_rifle_front.jpg]Battle Rifle[/URL] (formal name unknown) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/smg_front.jpg]Sub-Machine Gun[/URL] (formal name unknown) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/Halo/guides/weaponsvehicles/sm_m9-grenade.jpg]M9 HE-DP Grenade[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/M6D_SAP.jpg]M6D Pistol[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/M90_SG.jpg]M90 Shotgun[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/S2_AM_SR.jpg]S2 AM Sniper Rifle[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/M19_SSM_RL.jpg]M19 SSM Rocket Launcher[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_e3_08.jpg]Stationary Turret[/URL] (or a variation thereof) (Note: There has been some speculation on whether a version of the M6D Pistol will be in the sequel, as they have yet to be in specific screens, however there is evidence for the M6D Pistol, using it's scope in a screen saver during one of the interviews on the X03 video at time point 6:34, this coupled with its popularity make it noteworthy) [b]Covenant Weapons:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/Halo/guides/weaponsvehicles/sm_plasma-grenade.jpg]Plasma Grenade[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/plasma_pistol.jpg]Plasma Pistol[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/plasma_rifle.jpg]Plasma Rifle[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://server6.uploadit.org/files/brocksampson-covsniper.JPG]New Elite Weapon[/URL] (formal name unknown) [URL=http://server6.uploadit.org/files/brocksampson-bruteweapon.JPG]Brute Weapon[/URL] (formal name unknown) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/fuel_rod_gun.jpg]Fuel Rod Gun[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/weapons/needler.jpg]Needler[/URL] (or a variation thereof) Shade (or a variation thereof) [b]Human Vehicles:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/warthog_front.jpg]M12 Warthog LRV[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/warthog_front.jpg]M12A Warthog LAAV[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/warthog_concepts.jpg]Warthog Variables[/URL] (several different units, formal names unknown) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/atv_front.jpg]All Terrain Vehicle[/URL] (formal name unknown) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/stills/still_08.jpg]M808B Scorpion MBT[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/stills/still_06.jpg]Pelican[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [b]Covenant Vehicles:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/stills/still_17.jpg]Ghost[/URL] (or a variation thereof) Hover-cycle (as seen in screensaver on X03 video at time point 4:22, formal name unknown) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/stills/still_13.jpg]Banshee[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/gallery/renders/stills/still_23.jpg]Wraith[/URL] (or a variation thereof) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Concept/sketch_077.jpg]Shadow[/URL] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Concept/h2_concept_covbus3.jpg]Covenant Troop Transport[/URL] (formal name unknown) [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Concept/h2_concept_phantom.jpg]Phantom[/URL] [b]Environments:[/b] [URL=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Concept/earthcity_colormatte.jpg]Earth City[/URL] (could be another name for New Mombasa) New Mombasa, East African Protectorate (as seen during E3 2003 in-game demo) Another Halo Construct (mentioned in many interviews, no need to cite formally) Ruined World (as seen and mentioned in X03 video, time point 6:07) Covenant Home World (Xbox Nation # 012, page 71, and in several other locations) Forerunner Installation (as seen in X03 video, time point seen 4:18 and mentioned 6:48) [b]Confirmed Maps for Multiplayer:[/b] Lockout Burial Mounds Waterworks [b]New Features:[/b] [*]"Dual-Wielding" (players will be able to hold more than one, single-handed gun at a time) [*]"Vehicle Takeover" (players will be able to hi-jack certain vehicles while they are in-use by another player, and steal the vehicle) [*]Sprinting/Zooming (players will be able to increase in running/driving/flying speed by holding down a specific button, which now also works with certain vehicles as well) [*]Peeking (players will be able to peek around corners without being seen by AI) [*]Interactive Environments (players will be able to interact with the environments, such as moving structures for cover or eliminating light sources) [*]"Gaze Tracking" (player's heads will now focus on certain objects and other players around them and independent of their body) [*]Melee Combos (players will be able to construct a variety of strictly melee attacks with weapons) [*]Multiplayer on Live will include at least 16 people [*]Multiplayer game types will consist of the previous game types (Slayer, Team Slayer, Capture The Flag, King Of The Hill, Oddball) and a new game type called "Assault" (the player's team must either carry a bomb into the opposing team's base, or defend it from the same threat) [*]Multiplayer will have four teams (Red, Blue, Green, Gold) [*]Multiplayer will allow you to play as not only Spartans, but also Elite Covenant warriors (rumor has it that other characters like Brutes will also be playable) [Edited on 4/29/2004 8:14:38 PM]