Over on Joystiq, you can check out our hands-on impressions of Bungie's big PAX reveal, Assembly. And, surprise, surprise, Assembly is actually an amazingly fun Halo 3 multiplayer map. Click towards the jump to read about Assembly map specifics, some of its intricacies and generally how the map plays. Also, for those who demanded Assembly video footage, we recorded some off-screen goodness which can be viewed in the video above. Yes, that IS Benny Hill music.
Reader Comments (25)
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 3:06PM (Unverified) said
looks good.
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 4:02PM Karmastocracy said
Almost... too good.
*Shifty Eyes*
*Shifty Eyes*
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 4:19PM (Unverified) said
aw, no Spartan chasing female UNSC officer action for this map?
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 4:40PM (Unverified) said
Wait, so that was the big reveal that got cancelled at E3????
If so, no wonder MS pushed it back. It's a map who cares?
If so, no wonder MS pushed it back. It's a map who cares?
Posted: Sep 1st 2008 9:34AM (Unverified) said
What the hell are you talking about? You have no merit.
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Posted: Aug 31st 2008 5:20PM (Unverified) said
Wacky Sax FTW.
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 5:24PM (Unverified) said
Good to know Bungie kept the spawn killing "feature" in this map.
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 6:40PM (Unverified) said
Best use of that piece of music, ever.
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 10:34PM (Unverified) said
Actually, I always play it during warmup knife matches in CSS through HLSS (lets you play music through mic) and it fits even better, people always laugh.
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Posted: Aug 31st 2008 9:07PM emirabal said
Yeah, now i think if i play that map i can only play it with that music.
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 9:09PM (Unverified) said
Once again, who gives a crap about gay Halo. Gears is the only good game the 360 has. No developers can make good games due to inferior technology. They could never dream of making games like MGS4, Little Big Planet, Killzone 2, etc. on the 360
Posted: Sep 1st 2008 1:06AM (Unverified) said
Once again? once...again?
what are you, campaigning for the world's biggest troll? because, well, you have my vote! -1
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what are you, campaigning for the world's biggest troll? because, well, you have my vote! -1
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 9:15PM (Unverified) said
Stop building on a lost cause. Only those super white nerds with glasses and bad acne play this game. This isn't news. Give us something about Gears of War.
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 9:46PM (Unverified) said
Oh yes, Gow is for the cool kids. LOL, what a joke.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2008 1:14AM (Unverified) said
a NEW to this site, hands on footage for a NEW map to a game that only WHITE people play? wow, a racist AND an idiot too!
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Posted: Aug 31st 2008 9:26PM (Unverified) said
Worst choice of music ever.
Posted: Aug 31st 2008 9:38PM (Unverified) said
in case you havnt noticed, halo 3 and COD4 have been trading spots for top played xboxlive game. and if it was a lost cause then they wouldnt do it. also COD4 and halo 3 are equally good games in their own distinct way.
Posted: Sep 1st 2008 1:08AM (Unverified) said
you sir, are an intelligent man. both Halo 3 and CoD4 are great games.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2008 7:40PM Capitalist Pig said
Wow, there's actually other intelligent people on this site!!!
As for the map, it looks pretty good.
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As for the map, it looks pretty good.
Posted: Sep 1st 2008 11:16AM (Unverified) said
We're still awaiting Bungie's next announcement on Sept 16, right?
Posted: Sep 1st 2008 12:56PM skfireboy said
This clip made me giggle like a school girl......I'm gonna have to load that music onto my 360 for future multiplayer goodness cause that clip was awesome......oh and the map looks ok too.......looks like Dustin dies a lot though......
Posted: Sep 1st 2008 1:37PM SuperDunner said
Actually, for the sake of me maintaining my l33t Halo 3 reputation, that was not me in the video. I did the recording ... not the playing ;)
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Posted: Sep 7th 2008 11:27PM (Unverified) said
That map looked vaguely familiar. Reminds me of Prisoner from Halo:CE. Wondering if its another remake attempt. I'm all for halo but enough remakes, they have all been pretty bad. Halo 3 is a good game on its own. Make new maps. It won't ever been Halo:CE or Halo 2. Really does look familiar. Anyone else?
P.S: Call Of Duty is a decent game. COD4 isn't as solid with online play. The hit detection is terrible. And there is discrepancy when not host. Kill a guy before he runs around a corner, on his screen you shot him through the corner. What is that about.
P.S: Call Of Duty is a decent game. COD4 isn't as solid with online play. The hit detection is terrible. And there is discrepancy when not host. Kill a guy before he runs around a corner, on his screen you shot him through the corner. What is that about.
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