Wal-Mart database shows entry for Halo "Blue"

84 Comments by Alexander Sliwinski Jul 14th 2008 3:00AM
Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360

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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.

Tags: bungie, e3-2008, expansion, halo, halo-3, halo-black, halo-blue, halo3, wal-mart

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Dwag: Jul 14th 2008; 3:14AM

I believe the Tactical Shooter Halo by Bungie will be released in 09 so this has to be a Halo 3 with future+past DLC included.

It could also be a Online Multiplayer version of Halo with more people added into the fray and some other online eccentric features?

Bucfann: Jul 14th 2008; 9:26AM

Here is a stream of E3 which has started already

http://www.gamertagradio.com/vbportal/cmps_index.php

JS Beckerist: Jul 14th 2008; 9:33AM

Looks like it's something called "Tornado Halo Blue." Maybe...a holy storm bears down over ship faring minions, like... Black & White meets Pirates! meets Sim City?

AJ: Jul 15th 2008; 7:31PM

This is a fake. I work at a Walmart and the release dates on The Wire only go up to the end of August. Not to mention the release date page looks nothing like this.

And I checked the supplier numbers for Microsoft and no Halo Blue is listed.

Tiptup300: Jul 14th 2008; 3:17AM

WOAH! CHECK THAT OUT!

Iron Chef on dvd! I'm all there!

Dovi: Jul 14th 2008; 4:04AM

I believe you mean IRON CHEF on WII/DS.

Elsnerma: Jul 14th 2008; 3:18AM

Obligatory Halo Blue/Halo blew homonym joke.

reign-♥-of-♥-love: Jul 14th 2008; 3:19AM

you think halo 3 should be on the greatest hits list already?

AwesomeTown: Jul 14th 2008; 7:21AM

Couldn't have it technically been a greatest hit after the first week?

ThePerfectCompanion: Jul 14th 2008; 3:23AM

360 Exclusive?

More importantly if it is a 360 exclusive game Bungie damn well better put a whole lot of effort in that shit. And definitely make sure it look pretty as hell. At least significantly better than Halo 3 (which really wasn't a huge leap over 2).

Snowblind: Jul 14th 2008; 6:34AM

Microsoft own the Halo series, and retain equity interest with Bungie. Even if they make another game besides Halo, it's still going to be 360 exclusive. Although they're now independent, they still basically work for Microsoft.

And can someone please explain to me what they wanted in Halo 3 to make it a huge leap over the second one? The levels were bigger, and had more action, the story was more focused, the multiplayer was actually balanced, and generally it was a much better game. Were you guys expecting it to be a Kart Racer, or something?

Maverick Saturn: Jul 14th 2008; 8:37AM

Halo will always be exclusive, although, I don't quite see the benefit of Bungie going independant if they still have to kiss Microsofts ass. Its like a son finally leaving thier mother's home to become independant but still relying on her to give him pocket money :S

SoulBlade: Jul 14th 2008; 9:56AM

It'll probably hit PC, but it's most likely a console exclusive to the 360.

NATO_Duke: Jul 14th 2008; 10:13AM

Like snowblind said - the Halo IP is Microsofts now, no matter whether Bungie is on their own or not after leaving MS. If they want to make Halo - its for MS. They said that a long time ago. I doubt thats a problem for Bungie though, its not like they're opposed to making a lot of money and will avoid continuing the series just because can't make the game for the PS3 or Wii.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo): Jul 14th 2008; 11:28AM

"And can someone please explain to me what they wanted in Halo 3 to make it a huge leap over the second one?"

It really doesn't matter how much Bungie put into the game, there would still be people going, "LOL IT'S HALOZ 2.5 LOL LOL!!!

BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392]: Jul 14th 2008; 3:28AM

Is it anything like Pepsi Blue? I loved that stuff...

Alcevious: Jul 14th 2008; 3:45AM

Pepsi Blue was the drink I got every other week because I had forgotten how horrible it tasted.

zeldazeppelin: Jul 14th 2008; 5:05AM

pepsi blue was ausome
and this might be halo wars

samfish: Jul 14th 2008; 9:36AM

Well, statistically speaking, SOMEONE had to like that stuff :p

dark_inchworm: Jul 14th 2008; 10:08AM

!

Combine Pepsi Blue and the yummy Haloez Dew, and...

I don't know what you'd get, but I'd drink the fuck out of it.

deaftly: Jul 14th 2008; 10:34AM

Well it wasn't as bad as Pepsi Kona but nothing will be as awesome as Crystal Pepsi, NOTHING.

Shmil: Jul 14th 2008; 12:09PM

inchworm, when you mix them you get diabetes in a bottle

Ethan: Jul 14th 2008; 3:30AM

I have no idea what the game could be but I can't wait to swap monsters with Halo red.

Geist: Jul 14th 2008; 4:07AM

Why do you not have three hearts yet.

BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392]: Jul 14th 2008; 4:42AM

I'll wait for Halo Yellow: Special Master Chief Edition

Heh: Jul 14th 2008; 5:35AM

Call me when they add the ability to battle covvies and marines in Halo Diamond.

dark_inchworm: Jul 14th 2008; 10:12AM

Congratulations, you have won the entire internet.

(Will you please kill the uptight fanboys?)

d1srupt0r: Jul 14th 2008; 3:38AM

......i think i'll wait for Halo "Red".

kevin: Jul 14th 2008; 4:15AM

blue was always the better version

Imadogg: Jul 14th 2008; 4:35AM

Glad you got to the joke before anyone else did!

Dustin: Jul 14th 2008; 3:38AM

O man. their ripping off Pokemon! Then there will be Halo Red, then Halo Yellow, then Halo Sliver, then Halo Gold. I can go on.

vdeogmer: Jul 14th 2008; 3:46AM

Will there be a Halo: Red Version that we will need to get if we want to fill our Halodex?

AlwaysOn: Jul 14th 2008; 3:55AM

Cool more Halo games, not bad, I wonder what the other surprise game will be? A second rare game maybe?

Geist: Jul 14th 2008; 4:21AM

Ugh, hope not. There're better developers out there, I'd be more looking forward to an Insomniac game or something.

Kevlar: Jul 14th 2008; 3:56AM

... wow. Like, 4 Halo-Pokemon comparisons in a row, all saying the same thing, posted within minutes of each other. The internet is scary sometimes.

Imadogg: Jul 14th 2008; 4:36AM

I'm still hoping it could be true though

fred: Jul 14th 2008; 11:08AM

perfect mario forever?

Kevlar: Jul 14th 2008; 1:44PM

Fred, sir. You are the FIRST person to recognize that fantastic do. (Or at least to mention it). I salute you, sir!

Dovi: Jul 14th 2008; 4:02AM

Halo 3 for PC?

...

Pls?

Azerael: Jul 14th 2008; 4:23AM

Do you really want the little kids to invade the PC, too?

DangerMouse: Jul 14th 2008; 9:14AM

Or maybe Halo 2 done right?

LOL, I kid.

Dio: Jul 14th 2008; 4:17AM

Another beverage? GOTTA GET YOUR LIMITED EDITION GAME FUEL!

Hashbrown Hunter: Jul 14th 2008; 4:23AM

Yeah it's most likely something similar to Mountain Dew only it's blue and is somehow even more unhealthy for you.

Seifer: Jul 14th 2008; 4:32AM

Somewhere, Sarge, Simmons, Grif, and Donut are all crying. Maybe not Donut; he's probably busy tying ribbons in Sarge's hair as he weeps.

zombiejesus: Jul 14th 2008; 4:48AM

Screw this I'm gonna import Halo Green.

Kye - WiiDSixty DF: Jul 14th 2008; 7:27AM

Master Chief I choose you!

Flame attack now!

Riley: Jul 14th 2008; 5:23AM

and fable 2, too!

LaughingTarget: Jul 14th 2008; 8:27AM

Fable tutu, free with purchase of the collector's edition.

Joystick Hero: Jul 14th 2008; 11:29AM

Holy crap! I want a Fable 2 tutu too!

Chase: Jul 14th 2008; 5:33AM

Alright! A hybrid game crossing the Halo series with, USA Network original series, Pacific Blue!

I call Mario Lopez in Hayabusa, flame-crotch short-shorts.

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