N'Gai Croal
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Jun 12, 2007 12:14 AM
In Part I of the responses to the Aftermath series of questions we posed about the Halo 3 multiplayer beta, we heard from newspaper and magazine journalists. In today's final installment, bloggers from outlets like Kotaku and Ars Technica have their say, along with the host of Spike TV's Game Head and a professional gamer from the Frag Dolls. Some excerpts:
Eric Atkins, Hushed Casket: Bungie still hasn't figured out that Halo gamers don't want to spawn with an underpowered weapon. Despite its changes the Assault Rifle is still an underpowered weapon. Just like Halo 2 we spawn and then everyone races to the better weapons. This is where I could go into a gripe about the lack of return of the Halo 1 pistol, but I've finally accepted that it's not going to happen. It's my perception that hardcore gamers want a dominating weapon like the H1 pistol where as casual gamers don't. Bungie is marketing Halo 3 to casual gamers. They outnumber us. Fair enough. I don't like it, but I suppose you do what lines your pockets.
Brian Crecente, Kotaku: This should be the game that shows off why you want an HDMI-out Elite Xbox 360 and so far it doesn't. I'd also love for them to tweak their matchmaking, a personal pet peeve of me. I hate that I can literally bring a book with me to the couch and make use of it when I play Halo 3 online. Finally, I want a satisfying end to a storyline that has had its ups and downs over the franchise's history.
Matt McClard, Halo Anyone?: The introduction of new weapons like the Spartan Laser and Spike Grenades were welcome additions to an already great group of weapons. The new equipment took some getting used to, but in the end proved to be very useful, but not too useful. I am very pleased that Bungie has been tweaking old game types like King of the Hill and Territories. The new way the hill is highlighted adds some interesting game play and the way Territories seems to demand a little more finesse and team work is great. By far the best revision is giving you a decent weapon (Assault Rifle) from the start. All in all I would have to say that I was very pleased with the Halo 3 Beta.
For the full set of responses, click on the link below.
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