High resolution scans of Gamepro’s Halo 3 article [UPDATE]
Early this morning a multitude of new information was revealed about Halo 3 due to an article in Gamepro. The user who found it included plenty of pictures, but unfortunately they were very low resolution and not great quality.
However, more have now been posted, and this time they are full scans, and are much higher quality. Halo 3 is shaping up to be a very good game, and every new bit of information makes it look even more awesome.
Here they are, 14 glorious pictures of the biggest game this year (click them for high resolution):
UPDATE:
Some of the missing information has been posted (although no scans yet). There isn’t much that we didn’t already know, but here it is anyway:
Single Player
When Halo 2 rather abruptly left off, the destruction of the universe was a mere blip away. In Halo 3, we learn that the fanatical Covenant have conquered Earth and are excavating a piece of ancient Forerunner technology - the Ark - in order to trigger a galaxy-cleansing Armageddon of Halo pulses.
All signs point to the Ark serving as a major factor in Halo 3’s single-player campaign. Little is known about the physical structure of the Ark itself, aside from a massive structure firing a dazzling beam of energy into the sky. Does the Ark serve as some sort of intergalactic network router? Only Bungie knows, and their lips are sealed.
But Bungie was more willing to talk turkey about the massive upheaval that’s struck the Covenant since Halo 2. “Because the Elites are not semi-allied with the humans, the Brutes are going to take center stage” as Master Chief’s prime adversaries, Bungie’s Frank O’Connor tells GamePro . Thanks to more advanced artificial intelligence, Brutes will react faster, fight harder, and hunt in frighteningly intelligent packs. “The Brutes are more fun to fight in Halo 3 than Covenant Elites were in Halo 1 or 2, ” O’Connor says What’s more, Bungie stresses that the Brute’s influence will extend to the Covenant’s lesser foot soldiers. “You can have a horrifying encounter with the Grunts, ” O’Connor tells GamePro. Does that mean Halo 3’s campaign will throw a tidal wave of Grunts at the player? “It’s not that simple, but you will fight a lot of Grunts…a lot of everything,” O’Connor clarifies.
With Gears of War delivering one of the Xbox 360’s first solid cooperative online campaigns, Bungie can no longer entirely avoid the online co-op question. The team knows that players are clamoring for an online cooperative mode for Halo 3’s campaign mode, but stopped just short of confirming it. “We know people would love to have it,” Bungie’s Brian Jarrard tells GamePro, “I can say that our people are looking into including online co-op…it’s certainly something we’re thinking about.”
One thing Bungie isn’t shy about sharing is that Halo 3 will be the grand finale for the series. Will we finally learn more about Master Chief’s background and motivations? “I think Halo fans will find a lot of new information - information that they were looking for for a while,” Jarrard teases. As for the specific plot details, Bungie remains tight lipped as always, though the campaign’s size and scope means players can expect plenty of surprises. “It is going to be a big game.” Jarrard hints.
Details aside, it’s a safe bet that the Covenant’s mysterious intentions on Earth will be revealed, the mysterious Forerunners will play a key role, and Master Chief will go on saving the galaxy…one Plasma Grenade at a time.
Xbox Live
Halo 3 raises the bar with a more accessible experience system, fresh multiplayer gametypes and game variants, and far more detailed stat tracking. As a whole, Halo 3’s Xbox Live user interface is similar to Halo 2’s. The player level is now replaced by a military-style rank, similar to that of Rainbow Six: Vegas. In all, Halo 3 features 36 ranks for players to unlock as the rack up wins online.
Post-game stats have also been upgraded. Each player now has an individualized Player Stats page where medals are explained in detail and the new “Tool of Destruction” component reveals who really hogged the Rocket Launcher in the last match. In addition to Player Stats, the Service Record page shows a player’s highest rank, number of matches played, and total experience points earned. It’s a culmination of single-player and multiplayer statistics.
Improvements in Halo 3’s matchmaking include the ability to “party up” with players after a match is over, and a new “veto” system that allows players to revolt against any map or gametype. “On Halo 2, some of the feedback we got was there is not a lot of control,” said Colm Nelson, Halo 3’s user interface designer, “So with Halo 3, if you want to play on another map you can pitch in your vote with the veto.”
This part wasn’t in the article, but it was in a box on the side. It says:
“HALOTUBE: Halo 3 automatically saves every match in a video format and allows you to replay them from any angle. You can upload any film to your friends or splice out screenshots for online use.”
Brute Force
The monstrous Brutes are the main baddies in Halo 3’s single-player campaign…but these aren’t the same old Brutes.
- Brutes are smarter and faster.
They’re no longer the simple-minded foes you remember from Halo 3. These new Brutes are vicious killing machines with animal-like cunning. They also prefer to hunt in packs, upping the danger factor.
- Brutes fall into at least three different classes.
Standard Brutes take marching orders from Brute Captains, and will respond to commands during battle. Brute Chieftains, with their elaborate body armor, sit on top of the command heap.
- Brutes command other Covenant forces.
Now that Brutes are in charge of the Covenant forces, expect to see cannon fodder like Grunts and Jackals take on entirely new strategies.
Alice
May 30, 2007 @ 6:57 pm
Holy freaking hell this is amazing!
FloProjek.com
May 30, 2007 @ 8:28 pm
Awesome customization!
Kand
May 30, 2007 @ 8:37 pm
Somehow I felt no surprise…just like when I bought and played Halo.
Meh.
Jim Leavene
May 30, 2007 @ 9:53 pm
Sorry but I worked on this game and because MS decreased the development time required, this version of Halo should be left behind. Bad frame rates and texture maps just make this game not playable.
Dexter345
May 30, 2007 @ 9:59 pm
Get to da high resolution choppa!
Rico
May 30, 2007 @ 11:36 pm
To Jim - Obviously you have not played the multiplayer beta. With over 3 months to polish, this game will be amazing!
bernie
May 31, 2007 @ 6:11 am
Jim, if you were any good at your job you would still be working on this title.
Back to reality - The new features look fantastic, really looking forward to this game!
efebei
May 31, 2007 @ 7:14 am
Where are the other scans? You can see in the second one that there are many other pages talking about campaign mode and xbox live stuff. I want them!
LastRequest
May 31, 2007 @ 8:07 am
Why didnt they mention the Warthog under “Vehicles” XD
The Beta is nice, but I wish it had local play…But this game will be awesome anyways.
Helljester360
May 31, 2007 @ 8:58 am
Bottom Moon calling Jim,…Come in Jim,…Houston i think we lost him!
HALO3 BETA: Well were to start looks and plays great as the clues in the title (BETA), but like some above said “alot can change in 3 months” and has anyone even heared when it gose gold?
Graphics: For thoughs moaning aboult “how it looks like halo2″, stop being a cheapscate and go buy your selfs a HDTV a play like a REAL GAMER!
ONLINE: As im using a shite 1mb BT ADSL line atm i must say the have doen the work, its a lots less laggy then halo2 and i mean alot, but it is Halo so expect them teeth grinding sessions of blasting repeating headshot in to some to have them turn around and kill you,…ahhhh halo!
Napuja
May 31, 2007 @ 12:50 pm
Haht-cha-cha-cha!!!!!
This looks wowtastic!
Also noteworthy- kudos to zizzy for writing a far-reaching article! There are a lot of unfamiliar posters here!
Nathan B.
May 31, 2007 @ 4:02 pm
Jim: “MS decreased the development time required”
Awesome. If they decreased the development time required they’ll be ahead of schedule.
Idiot.
jarobe
May 31, 2007 @ 5:03 pm
I think there are a few pages missing? And they said they had 2 concept paintings of the secret level but yet the only show us one?
Blastermega
May 31, 2007 @ 5:14 pm
The secret map is a destroyed version of the Halo 2 Campaign mode map “Metropolis”. I heard that it will be a LONG broken bridge but no water, and a lot of tunnels and stuff. It is supposed to be as big as shrine, but, even though it won’t be as big, it will have a crapload of dark underground tunnels. Sounds great 4 CTF, eh? (Until some noob starts whining that he’s getting his ass kicked)
jarobe
May 31, 2007 @ 5:28 pm
What about all the ice stuff? maybe it got colder?
Ben
May 31, 2007 @ 6:59 pm
sweet jesus…….thank god i resurved halo 3 cuz people will trample others, kill each other, and to some extent team kill for this awsome game
Ben
May 31, 2007 @ 7:00 pm
oh and by the way, the customization is $W33T
Ben
May 31, 2007 @ 7:03 pm
hey and if anyone has xbox live send me a freind request im SNIPERBEN4 (case sensitive)……W00T HALO frickin 3
A.C.
May 31, 2007 @ 7:09 pm
looks as if jim could not add 8 and 8 !
RancidUser
May 31, 2007 @ 8:52 pm
wow this is great info, looks like halo 3 will be amazing, not that i had any doubts
F2D
May 31, 2007 @ 9:46 pm
This game is gonna be awesome. ITs just a beta, things can change and will change. There are tons of surprises left especially in the single player, and multi-player will just be worked on to perfection even more because of the beta. And the graphics, stop complaining. for those who complain, use your eyes, the graphics are better, models are better, environments are much better. If you expected Gears of war like graphics then play that game, This is halo and they have to stick to the same art style and design. And the amount of stuff happening in multiplayer and im assuming single player, the graphics hold up very well. Halo fans know the graphics are good. i think they are awesome, has anyone seen the red vs blue episode when they used the halo 3 engine, did u not see the difference, if you didnt then you must be blind. This game will be awesome, no ifs ands or but’s about it. When it does come out all those b*tches who were crying about it will have to give bungie a serious apology for being such a b*tch.
Danny P
June 1, 2007 @ 11:55 am
OMFG that is gonna be the best f*cking game on the f*cking planet. I would do so much for that (nothin gay) i want it so bad but the nu spartans look wierd shame
jimbo
June 1, 2007 @ 12:28 pm
damn those scanner folk! OXM 360 UK is gonna have these pics next week but i can see the NOW!
nick
June 1, 2007 @ 8:00 pm
has anyone texted the number at the bottom yet???
Dan
June 2, 2007 @ 9:44 am
Oh my god this is going to be amazing! I was playing the beta yesterday and I love the pistols! Me and my friend paul think maybe (if the arbiter/elite main character style is in like halo 2) that the chief will reload faster when dual wielding and the arbiter/elite might be able to dual wield swords. Because judging by the Et Tu Brute vidoc there are going to be elites. It shows one with two swords killing a brute too. And I wonder if when you have the SPI armor (The one with the bigger visor that goes over the top of the head) If you’ll be able to cloak.
brett
June 2, 2007 @ 11:42 am
i keep texting the number given but i keep getting an errror message saying that the number is not valid. anyone know whats up?
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June 3, 2007 @ 12:42 am
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[Edited by zizzy]
ruggawoo
June 3, 2007 @ 1:48 am
hmm, the game looks sweet, but that new armor seems kinda weird. am i alone on this?
Patrick
June 3, 2007 @ 1:55 am
Halo 3 is goin to be great but i can’t wait until halo 4 comes out it is goin to be the shit
Rakka
June 3, 2007 @ 3:29 am
Patrick .. are you stupid? What part of “Halo 3 will be the grand finale for the series.” Don’t you understand? ‘Nuff said.
Jordan
June 5, 2007 @ 10:28 am
Bungie has a secret game in the making. there is no name for it yet, or any info on it, just that it is going to be halo based. Anyway, back to the article, the graphics for the halo 3 beta are amazing. I think that the people who whine about the graphics are the people without xbox live who havent actually seen the graphics.
Jordan
June 5, 2007 @ 10:32 am
Oh and also, who agrees that the needler is WAY TO OVERPOWERED? It shoots at least 9 rounds per second and kills anyone with 7 or 8 needles. ITS CRAZY! That is the best weapon in the beta besides the spartan laser.
Shane
June 5, 2007 @ 4:32 pm
yo jordan i think the same, and you have to use it to your advantage. no one in the beta really uses the needeler. my fav weapons are the carbine ( which is also a bit overpowered ) and either shotgun, sniper, or needler. Spartan laser is cool but not that great when in close combat. people are dump when they leave it out and try to use it close combat. gamertag anyone?
Shane
June 5, 2007 @ 4:34 pm
dumb
Shane
June 5, 2007 @ 4:35 pm
i dont think there will be a halo 4
Jordan
June 5, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
i love the carbine. my favorite weapons are carbine, spartan laser, and dual spikers, and the assualt rifle. sniper also rules, but people usally go straight to the sniper, which is REALLY ANNOYING
zizzy
June 5, 2007 @ 7:33 pm
@Jordan (#35)
Yeah, I actually covered this a while ago. Doesn’t have any information on what it will be though.
@Shane (#39)
Bungie has stated that Halo 3 is the final chapter in the trilogy, so there will not be a Halo 4.
However, there will definitely be more Halo games. First there’s Halo Wars, then Peter Jackson’s unnamed project (not the movie), and then the above, unannounced Halo game.
So while there will be more Halo games, there will not be a “Halo 4.”
zizzy
June 5, 2007 @ 7:34 pm
Oh yeah, and my gamertag is z1zzy.
Justen
June 5, 2007 @ 8:29 pm
Wow, thanks for the scans! Now I don’t have to blow 5.99 on a magazine I have never particularly liked. This game IS going to be freaking sweet! I have a 46 1080p aquos, with HDMI from an elite, and this game is simply stunning graphically (and still in the Beta phase). My fave are the intricate designs contained on metal surfaces (Valhalla, look closely at the metal). There are also many other intricate details that I am sure most go without noticing, but they’re there, and add to the complexity of the graphical experience.
Also, I have had the honor of taking a Banshee into outer space in Valhalla (custom games are sweet!). Did you know that Bungie has programmed an atmosphere? Graphically, not literally. When heading up into space (it’s way up there), they sky fades to black and the stars become brighter, all I could say was “Holy Crap!!!!” As you turn back down, besides some crazy visuals, you can see a blue sphere of atmosphere bellow. Sky diving is a heck of allot of fun, but don’t land in the snow, the Guardians will kill you.
Justen
June 5, 2007 @ 8:56 pm
P.S. I have the video of my space journey on my file share: redcubelilj is my gamer tag.
Eric Ardros
June 5, 2007 @ 9:50 pm
Well, well… all in all, I’d have to say I really like what they have in store for us with HALO 3.
The new weapon sets are pretty darn kewl, although I have to admit some of the designs for the alternate Spartan MJOLNIR armor look kinda odd. Just doesn’t look right, imho.
Give me the Master Chief’s good ol’ standard USMC-issue armor any day!
poopy guy poopaloo
June 6, 2007 @ 7:39 pm
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jope
June 6, 2007 @ 8:01 pm
WTF
jope
June 6, 2007 @ 8:04 pm
THis isnt right one of the above pictures labeled halo 3 beta shows custom spartan armor but custom armor isnt in the beta or is that actual halo 3 gameplay just showing the Beta maps? Either way KICK ASS!!!! Also the one of the custom spartan helmet designs is identical to the helmet deigns of the spartans in the new halo book but in the book those were female helmets so does that mean we can customize gender also?
emeeme
June 8, 2007 @ 12:31 pm
Those were the helmets for the SPI armour worn by the
spartan IIIs and are non gender specific, like the MJOLNIR armour worn by the spartan IIs
Excited H4 Fan
June 11, 2007 @ 2:22 am
Oh wow…i am excited for Halo 4! Sure, Halo 3 will be super but 4 will be…well…4 TIMES BETTER! Just thinking about it is like candy for the brain! I betcha anything there will be loads of new weapons, vehicles, maps, aliens, etc. By golly gee wizzers, i just can’t wait! Well i’m gonna go practice H2 so that i can be ready for H4! Thanks team, see ya in the gaming world!!!
Alex
June 11, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
this game looks so f**king awsome i wish i had it right now(although other people do too)and ill play with my friends on xbox live and itll be so F**KING AWSOME,bits
Alex
June 11, 2007 @ 3:39 pm
is anyone posting right now
Jordan
June 18, 2007 @ 7:47 pm
Excited H4 Fan#52 SHUT UP We have stated there will be no Halo 4. So shut up and go spam on another website
jeff
June 24, 2007 @ 9:22 pm
Sweet stuff. I like the helmet with the big visor.
Dan
June 26, 2007 @ 11:52 pm
Not gonna lie i know some people are going to b#tch about the armour types and these guys are losers because they do this…. whatever this game is going to be great
SNIPERBEN4
July 2, 2007 @ 3:00 am
spartan 3s own all, ya you all know it there the ones with the full visor.
facaderow
July 3, 2007 @ 12:29 pm
damn! custom armor looks cool does anyone know if elites will have custom armor
Prophet of Reality
July 13, 2007 @ 1:41 am
The new armor designs were yet another feature bungie added that will go unappreciated, and possibly loathed by players of Halo 3. Especially so hated if any statistical advantages are given to any one set of armor. it would seem possible that the helmet with the large visor would be more penetrable to impact, but it seems as if there is a crease present, signifying another layer of material, perhaps compensating for the lack of metal covering. I would assume that this was a feature again added, much like the emblem feature and further color customization and the ability to play as a Covenant Elite added in Halo 2, to distinguish player from player.
I, personally, prefer playing as an Elite, so I am very excited to hear that armor variants will be availible for the elites as well as spartans. I’m a fan of individuality and customization in any way, and i feel that looking at the same player model every game gets rather old.
As far as the new maps, weapons and vehicles, they all look rather splendid. I stand rather disappointed at some of the features removed from certain weapons, most noteably that the zoom is still removed from the magnum and the non-dual weildable needlers.
By any means, Halo 3 will be quite a spectacle, with both the incredibly enhanced graphic quality and obviously more varied gameplay. Not to mention the finale of the storyline we’ve been following since the first cutscene of Halo: Combat Evolved. It shall not disappoint, I guarantee it.
Mel
July 30, 2007 @ 7:52 pm
I think it is gonna be amazing but i thought the grunts were with the elites. Still… is seems amazing and just saying the pictures on the top part of the page confused me. Are other soldiers wearing master chief soots now. And i was also confused when you make your own master chief, can you change the helmet and amour and all that? But as i said i seems real good.
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