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Szark News Manager Joined: 5/02/06 Posts: 4423	9/23/08 12:26:04 PM#1 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Gamasutra is reporting that the previously unannounced MMO title that was in the works at Ensemble Studios was an MMO based on Halo. Unfortunately, the game has been canceled, as Ensemble Studios is set to close down. Following the recent announcement that Microsoft-owned Age Of Empires creator Ensemble Studios would close after the completion of Halo Wars, Gamasutra has discovered that a now-canceled Halo MMO was in development at the studio, unearthing prototype UI and level screenshots of the Ensemble-developed project. The prototype art, which was at one point made available on an Ensemble-linked online artist portfolio website, further confirms previous rumors that the studio was working on an MMO based on the Bungie-created sci-fi franchise. Read more here.
Soupgoblin Novice Member Joined: 4/30/05 Posts: 337 A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is OPEN. -	9/23/08 2:14:45 PM#2 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) When the original Halo was in development, I watched it closely, I was waitinfg for the release hoping to have a well done sc-fi adventure to play, and then when Microsoft aquired Bungi then decided to completely rewrite the game, turn it intio an FPS and release it for XBox only I was extremely pissed off. My PC was more powerful than a console, better video, more ram, better controller options (and I didn't have to sit in front of a TV (aka idiot box)) Sure I bought the XBox, and bought Halo, but I couldn't enjoy it (sore thumbs from button mashing, having to deal with a tiny controller, awkward setup), So I ended up giving the system and the game to my nephew, he was 14 and the game seemed more geared towards his age group I know they eventually released it for the PC, but after the XBox fiasco I had a bad taste in my mouth about Halo, and I wouldn't touch the damn game, I had other games to play for FPS, I was pissed at MS for it, sure, Halo was a big hit as well as H2 and H3, but Microsoft basterdized the original and forked it up for me. I don't play console games, I can afford a real gaming system (the last console I had (before Xbox) was an Atari 2600). Sorry if I offended you, but I get crosswise when I hear "Halo" . BTW the "HALO" (the world) was based on the "Ringworld" from Larry Niven's books, damn thieves.
Koddo Advanced Member Joined: 6/07/04 Posts: 145 The strong needs not valor...Only a relentless will that goes against fate...	9/23/08 3:19:54 PM#3 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I'm glad it was canned, Halo was nothing but unreal tournament reskinned and given a different story. Hello Kitty Online would be a better game than that. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The pen is mightier than the sword, and authority is mightier than the pen, but the sword is mightier than authority. If you can't beat 'em, hold 'em off 'till you come up with a better plan.
murloker Apprentice Member Joined: 11/20/05 Posts: 31 "i'm kinda useless"	9/23/08 3:21:44 PM#4 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Koddo "Hello Kitty Online would be a better game than that." And, theres something wrong with Hello kitty? Hmhm, hater!
Hashbrick Apprentice Member Joined: 4/12/05 Posts: 1240 Only jackasses label their PC specs in their sig.	9/23/08 5:19:49 PM#5 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I think the Halo fans would be glad to hear that some twisted MMO didn't wreck its franchise. Originally posted by imbant Did we say we were trying to do good for the game? the game is in the hands of aventurine, no one else...
Midnitte Apprentice Member Joined: 6/11/06 Posts: 511 To not conform is to conform; Always question orders and demand a reason, least you become a Nazi.	9/23/08 5:28:35 PM#6 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by HBlite I think the Halo fans would be glad to hear that some twisted MMO didn't wreck its franchise. It looks quite interesting; though some of the UI concepts look like it was stolen from other games (one is exactly like WoW and one features a top bar similar to titan panel). I'm surprised they're closing the team down, they're going to release a game that will be at least a bit successful and could have introduced microsoft to the MMO genre.
Death1942 Advanced Member Joined: 2/24/07 Posts: 2591	9/23/08 5:32:33 PM#7 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by HBlite I think the Halo fans would be glad to hear that some twisted MMO didn't wreck its franchise. and i'm glad some twisted Halo MMO did not ruin our genre... MMO wish list: -Changeable worlds -Solid non level based game -Sharks with lasers attached to their heads
haggus71 Apprentice Member Joined: 12/19/07 Posts: 260	9/23/08 10:18:39 PM#8 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Don't they already have a Halo MMO... called Tabula Rasa? Besides, what would they do for an MMO, have a hundred thousand Master Chiefs running amok?
TdogSkal Hard Core Member Joined: 5/11/06 Posts: 1123 Do not fear death, Death will come a knocking anytime it wants.	9/24/08 10:34:21 AM#9 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Midnitte Originally posted by HBlite I think the Halo fans would be glad to hear that some twisted MMO didn't wreck its franchise. It looks quite interesting; though some of the UI concepts look like it was stolen from other games (one is exactly like WoW and one features a top bar similar to titan panel). I'm surprised they're closing the team down, they're going to release a game that will be at least a bit successful and could have introduced microsoft to the MMO genre. Mircrosoft wants to join the MMo genre as a publisher more then a developer, atleast that is what it seems from the outside looking in. Sooner or Later
todeswulf Novice Member Joined: 10/23/07 Posts: 750	9/24/08 11:29:49 AM#10 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Any time Microsoft even thinks MMO bad things happen, honestly how many Canned MMO's does this make for them now? But devlopers keep beliving that theirs will be different.
ZDPhoenix Apprentice Member Joined: 11/30/07 Posts: 200	9/24/08 11:40:29 AM#11 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) You mean I don't get my limited edition Halo lunchbox, with matching Ham Sammich? What a bummer. In all seriousness, Halo Wars seems like a bad idea, so it's no surprise to see two bad ideas from the same camp. If done well, a Halo MMO could be the hybrid that Planetside was supposed to be. But that would never happen.
Myrathi Novice Member Joined: 12/16/07 Posts: 94	9/24/08 7:07:58 PM#12 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by todeswulf But devlopers keep beliving that theirs will be different. ...and they won't be, so long as they continue to insist on cloning WoW. /global WTB Innovative MMO! PST!
cukimunga Hard Core Member Joined: 4/03/05 Posts: 2233 Ah I'm drunk and I'm in the street like a vagabond.	9/24/08 7:15:20 PM#13 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Soupgoblin When the original Halo was in development, I watched it closely, I was waitinfg for the release hoping to have a well done sc-fi adventure to play, and then when Microsoft aquired Bungi then decided to completely rewrite the game, turn it intio an FPS and release it for XBox only I was extremely pissed off. My PC was more powerful than a console, better video, more ram, better controller options (and I didn't have to sit in front of a TV (aka idiot box)) Sure I bought the XBox, and bought Halo, but I couldn't enjoy it (sore thumbs from button mashing, having to deal with a tiny controller, awkward setup), So I ended up giving the system and the game to my nephew, he was 14 and the game seemed more geared towards his age group I know they eventually released it for the PC, but after the XBox fiasco I had a bad taste in my mouth about Halo, and I wouldn't touch the damn game, I had other games to play for FPS, I was pissed at MS for it, sure, Halo was a big hit as well as H2 and H3, but Microsoft basterdized the original and forked it up for me. I don't play console games, I can afford a real gaming system (the last console I had (before Xbox) was an Atari 2600). Sorry if I offended you, but I get crosswise when I hear "Halo" . BTW the "HALO" (the world) was based on the "Ringworld" from Larry Niven's books, damn thieves. The original Xbox controllers were massive, I liked them cuz I have big hands. You must be talking about the S controlers i would assume, but they wern't as small and bad as the Gamecube controler. Yeah I remember seeing screenshots of Halo back in the day with dinosaurs in it. Wish they would have made Halo different. Mass Effect was the bomb, I get bored with regular FPS not enough stuff to do, I get bored of shooting people quick. Wow i get a new gun, lol lamesauce.
mecher Apprentice Member Joined: 8/15/05 Posts: 76	9/24/08 8:54:13 PM#14 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Midnitte Originally posted by HBlite I think the Halo fans would be glad to hear that some twisted MMO didn't wreck its franchise. It looks quite interesting; though some of the UI concepts look like it was stolen from other games (one is exactly like WoW and one features a top bar similar to titan panel). I'm surprised they're closing the team down, they're going to release a game that will be at least a bit successful and could have introduced microsoft to the MMO genre. LOL, really are you so stupid you didn't notice that it looked like wow because it WAS wow..... They put master chief infront of a wow screenshot, that or actually had a mod that skin master chief in him.