Halo 4 To Be Announced At E3?

[Zaso117]

Where did I see "keep it clean" and "pardon our dust" before? It sounds like different levels, like "Judgement" or "Shut up and get behind me... sir"

 

[abandonship]

Where did I see "keep it clean" and "pardon our dust" before? It sounds like different levels, like "Judgement" or "Shut up and get behind me... sir"

Pardon our dust is something that bungie says once in a while. The superintendant has been saying keep it clean a lot pryor to today.

 

[redragon74]

Looks like Marathon to me

source
http://kotaku.com/5025067/bungienet-teases...me-announcement

Heres what walmart said:

A trusted Wal-Mart source has sent Joystiq an image taken from the company's intranet, "The Wire," showing a listing for Halo "Blue." We've also received an unverified tip detailing Halo "Blue," though it's unclear whether that information stems from the same retail listing. With so little information available about what Blue is, we're guessing the shown Sept. 30 date is placeholder. The Microsoft press conference is in less than 12 hours, so stay tuned.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/wal-mart...-for-halo-blue/

http://gaming.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=14369
The rumours are coming in thick and fast as to what we can expect to hear from Microsoft at this evening's E3 keynote speech. Bungie has made no secret of its plans to make a big announcement at the Expo and what better time to do it than during the first of the three major keynotes, when the eyes of gamers all over the world will be watching!

No-one knows for sure what Bungie has up its sleeve, but Joystiq has apparently received a photograph of an image that's been doing the rounds on Wal-Mart's intranet, which shows that a shooter called Halo "Blue" is scheduled with a tentative release date of September 30th.

Gamespot claim to know more information on Halo "Blue" stating that it will be a "darker, grittier" squad shooter in the vein of Ghost Recon or Gears of War.

Is there a brand new Halo game on the way? Or could it be the release of a Halo trilogy pack?

We should know for sure this evening. Microsoft's keynote kicks off at 8pm GMT. Stay tuned.

http://uk.gamespot.com/forums/show_blog_en...pic_id=26483669
What we heard: Last year, those skilled enough to complete Halo 3 on legendary difficulty were treated to an extended ending of the game after the credits rolled. For those who don't have a knack for Covenant slaying, numerous YouTube videos depict how, after the defeat of the Flood, series hero the Master Chief is left adrift in space in half of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) ship Forward Unto Dawn.

After a brief conversation with the AI Cortana, the genetically enhanced, perpetually armored Chief enters a hypersleep chamber. The cutscene camera switches to an exterior shot, which pulls back to reveal the remnants of the Dawn entering orbit around a mystery planet. As the sun rises on the planet, music swells, and the screen fades to white, at which point the cutscene abruptly ends.

With that setup, many assumed that Bungie's next project would feature the Master Chief marooned on a strange planet, struggling for survival--a sort of off-world Far Cry. However, a source with knowledge of the studio's development slate told GameSpot a different story. She or he said that sometime this year, Bungie will announce a "darker, grittier" Halo game that doesn't feature the Master Chief at all.

According to the source, the new Halo game will be a spin-off that resembles "a cross between Ghost Recon and Gears of War." It will reportedly tell a "less cartoony" and "more bloody, violent, and grim" tale of a battle between UNSC forces and the pan-racial religious empire known as the Covenant. The game's atmosphere was described as similar to that of the live-action Halo shorts directed by South African filmmaker Neil Blomkamp (pictured), who was to helm the now-stalled big-screen adaptation of the game.

The source says that the upcoming Halo game is a tactical shooter that will follow a squad of colonial marines or orbital-drop shock troopers engaged in "intense" fighting on the ground. Gameplay details were scant, other than the fact that it will reportedly let gamers play as an entire squad in co-op mode through the entire campaign. The exact number of co-op players has yet to be finalized, but it could be as high as eight. It is unclear if the new game is the same as the "Halo: Forerunner" project first rumored in 2006.

The official story: Microsoft had not yet responded to requests for comment as of press time.

Bogus or not bogus?: Based on the strength of the source, this is almost certainly not bogus. And with Bungie's teaser last week, news about the game could arrive as soon as tomorrow's Microsoft press conference at the E3 Media & Business Summit.

just like i kinda hoped and thaught from the civilian side this should be interesting

 

[Dreadnought]

I'm sorry but Halo "Blue"? Why would Wal-Mart of all places know about it lol ?

Well I don't get it, what could Blue mean? Squad name?

 

[Sean Bradley]

I call bogus on that.

The source says that the upcoming Halo game is a tactical shooter that will follow a squad of colonial marines or orbital-drop shock troopers engaged in "intense" fighting on the ground. Gameplay details were scant, other than the fact that it will reportedly let gamers play as an entire squad in co-op mode through the entire campaign.

marines OR ODSTs? The source doesn't know, or do you get to choose one or the other?

intense fighting on the ground? co-op mode ? Yep.. sounds entirely new, not like Halo 3 at all.

Sounds like someone saw the new Halo Wars trailer and filled in some blanks to get some attention until Weds.

 

[Macattack64]

When r they covering stuff on spike? does that start tonight?

 

[Dreadnought]

I don't think they do....

IF they do then they are late since E3 started yesterday

 

[Macattack64]

did it really? :\...

 

[LastSpartan]

Yesterday, it was Microsoft Conference.

 

[IceTray]

Halo Blue huh? Well, there happens to be a Halo Blue Spartan, exclusive to walmart, being released in September. It had its own special listing on walmarts inventory list because its a special item.
http://spawn.com/toys/product.aspx?product=3699

Rumor dismissed plox. =3

Overall, I agree with Sean so far.

 

[link4044]

haha that was funny

 

[pablofiasco]

Halo Blue huh? Well, there happens to be a Halo Blue Spartan, exclusive to walmart, being released in September. It had its own special listing on walmarts inventory list because its a special item.
http://spawn.com/toys/product.aspx?product=3699

Rumor dismissed plox. =3

Overall, I agree with Sean so far.

looking at that screenshot of teh entry orignally posted, following the line over it says xbox 360, microsoft, has an M rating, and says shooter next to it,

so rumor not quite dismissed yet

 

[IceTray]

All in all, over everyone's speculations, Bungie should make it clear in.. 22 hours now? lol

I also cant imagine bungie pulling a good game out of nowhere that fast. Theyve by far had their hands completely full with the current halo madness

 

[23Magnum]

Halo Blue is probably a map pack disc with a Blue Spartan figure included.

Who wants to bet they'll put out a Red version with other stuff later?

 

[DOOPYDANNY]

if any thing halo related is going be seen at E3 its halo wars an or halo:chronicles. NO HALO4!

 

[LastSpartan]

http://halo.bungie.org/news.html?item=23416

Halo 3 Supplemental - what is it?
Not sure where this is all going... but it's interesting. Falagard dropped by with a report of a conversation that took place on the NeoGAF forums - the gist is that Alan Tudyk, an actor who did voice work for Halo 3, reported at Gencon (a gaming convention in Australia that took place a week or so ago, July 3-6) that he and Nathan Fillion and Adam Baldwin had recently "recorded voices for a Halo 3 supplemental" - could this be the Halo "Blue" referred to recently by Joystiq? It sure sounds like Bungie's working on SOMETHING Halo-related... (Louis Wu 17:11:19 UTC)

 

[xalener]

Extra campaign missions? Halo 3 may be the end, but no one said the end was over.

 

[circa604]

Halo blue could refer to the spartan blue team http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Blue_Team

 

[WheresDaChief]

It's not bogus. Pulled this from IGN - Link

E3 2008: Bungie at work on new Halo
Loose-lipped Xbox head lets slip.
by Martin Robinson, IGN UK

UK, July 16, 2008 - The ongoing saga of Bungie's no-show at this year's E3 has been given another little twist, with Microsoft's Don Mattrick confirming that the now independent developer is indeed hard at work on another instalment in the Halo series.

Speaking to MTV Multiplayer, the head of Xbox business said that the amount of content in Microsoft's conference on Monday squeezed out any news on the extension of the Halo series, and said Bungie is actively working on a new game that is neither Halo Wars nor the awaited Peter Jackson project.

The news comes off the back of heightening speculation about Bungie's presence – or lack thereof – at this year's event, which climaxed in an open letter placed on the developer's website apologising for the no-show. Meanwhile, the countdown to its heavily touted announcement - which was expected to happen at 7:07am PST on July 16 - continues, though in light of the recent news many expect the deadline to pass without fanfare, or news of a fresh Halo title.

 

[nuhkschuitykaht]

It's not bogus. Pulled this from IGN - Link

E3 2008: Bungie at work on new Halo
Loose-lipped Xbox head lets slip.
by Martin Robinson, IGN UK

UK, July 16, 2008 - The ongoing saga of Bungie's no-show at this year's E3 has been given another little twist, with Microsoft's Don Mattrick confirming that the now independent developer is indeed hard at work on another instalment in the Halo series.

Speaking to MTV Multiplayer, the head of Xbox business said that the amount of content in Microsoft's conference on Monday squeezed out any news on the extension of the Halo series, and said Bungie is actively working on a new game that is neither Halo Wars nor the awaited Peter Jackson project.

The news comes off the back of heightening speculation about Bungie's presence – or lack thereof – at this year's event, which climaxed in an open letter placed on the developer's website apologising for the no-show. Meanwhile, the countdown to its heavily touted announcement - which was expected to happen at 7:07am PST on July 16 - continues, though in light of the recent news many expect the deadline to pass without fanfare, or news of a fresh Halo title.

It probably won't be halo 4 because the story is overrrrrrrrrr.

It could be a prequel or something. or it could be halo 3 pc version?