A Microsoft executive has revealed that Halo Wars, the recently announced Xbox 360 RTS from Ensemble Studios, is being developed specifically with the European market in mind.
Speaking to Eurogamer, at Microsoft's post-X06 party, the executive conceded that although the company is extremely pleased with how the 360 has performed so far, the console could still use a further push in certain territories. And Halo Wars, which is being developed at the studio behind blockbuster series Age of Empires, could be the answer.
"It's for the Germans," the exec confided. "We think this genre of game is perfectly suited to Germany, northern and eastern Europe. It illustrates our desire to release games that are appropriate for gamers in all markets."
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.
The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8
Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.
I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price
Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.
I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!
The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.
The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.
Replies(7)
Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.
I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.
Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.
They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.
Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.
Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-
Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.
Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.
No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!
Does this mean that the game will force you to smack the covenant with fancy leather gloves and laugh? Will it even be coming to the STates? How can you make the game for all audiences? I dont think that games meant for older children and adults need to be dumbed down with less blood or gore. Like Medal of honor games. I thought WW2 was a bloody war, yet they manage to make the horrors of war children safe... go figure. NOw they might do it for Halo. Wow that sucks.
If they actually mean it that way then it would tell alot about this game.
Was attending this years GCDC ( Games Convention Developer Conference ) and was sitting in a presentation called "Made in Germany" that was showing a few games that were successfull in germany. Spellforce was a RTS/RPG mix and Settlers II (remake) was a RTS game with high emphasis on economy building.
The developers mentioned several times that the main difference between german developed games and internationally developed games was that german players loved to handle details.
Like in settlers you have to build a farm in order to grow grain. then you have to bring that grain to a windmill in order to make flour. that flour plus some water goes to a bakery which makes bread that will then be used to feed a miner mining ore and coal. This then goes to a new building that makes steel from this. The steel finally will be used to make swords for the soldiers or tools for craftsmans (like that farmer).
While i dont think that you have to grow grain in order to fight the enemy i do think a "german oriented" game would need a ressource cycle that is more than just "Mine for Gold" -> "Buy Vehicle".
Incidently Age of Empires had a ressource cycle that needed several items in order to build buildings or units.
This makes sense, Xbox360 is'nt as big as it could be in Germany...from what i hear it's not doing too well there atm.