Of all the places we expected to hear about new Halo Wars maps, we didn't think it would be within the game itself. If you're very, very patient -- seriously, it takes around half an hour -- the information crawl that scrolls across the bottom of the main menu will show the names of three upcoming maps. The crawl also mentions the recently revealed gameplay modes from the upcoming "Strategic" Options DLC. The three maps mentioned are Barrens (1v1), Blood River (1v1) and Memorial Basin (2v2).
We've contacted Microsoft to see if the maps will be part of the upcoming DLC or if they are intended for a separate release. If you're still not convinced, you can check out some shots we snapped of the map names in the gallery below.
[Thanks, FJ!]
Reader Comments (31)
Posted: May 12th 2009 6:52PM (Unverified) said
Despite all the Xbox 360 controller optimized crap I stopped playing this game because I couldn't stand using the controller. So Microsoft, release it on PC and I'll buy it again. Or don't and I won't play it, it's really up to you.
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Posted: May 12th 2009 6:56PM nadomars said
Although I had an alright time playing this game (although i've only really just started and don't play RTSs), I really feel that microsoft intentionally tricked fps fans and halo fans alike into buying this game. I know at least half of my friends who bought this thought it was another halo game, such as halo "4".
It seemed like only the people who read about it or researched it more knew it was an RTS. Especially considering the trailers and commercials of it that were released were just the cinematic cgi scenes, which looked great and never showed gameplay.
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It seemed like only the people who read about it or researched it more knew it was an RTS. Especially considering the trailers and commercials of it that were released were just the cinematic cgi scenes, which looked great and never showed gameplay.
Posted: May 12th 2009 6:59PM ytilanigiroon said
If you thought Halo Wars was Halo 4, that's not Microsoft's mistake, that's 100% yours.
Don't blame Microsoft because you didn't bother to flip the box over and read the sleeve.
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Don't blame Microsoft because you didn't bother to flip the box over and read the sleeve.
Posted: May 12th 2009 7:06PM nadomars said
I'm not saying that I thought it was "Halo 4". I'm just saying that they seemed to be pulling on halo fans to make this game a success, not by making a good RTS. It seemed like they were trying to get a lot of preorders using their name instead of using the game's merits, which I think were enough to sell this game.
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:11PM (Unverified) said
Mars,
So you're mad at Microsoft for capitalizing on people being stupid? Go take a business and advertising class, please.
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So you're mad at Microsoft for capitalizing on people being stupid? Go take a business and advertising class, please.
Posted: May 12th 2009 7:18PM (Unverified) said
damn you nintendo!! i thought pokemon dash was an rpg!!
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:24PM (Unverified) said
I bought Sonic Adventure thinking it would be another good Sonic game...
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:36PM Demon G Sides said
I thought Pokemon Dash was a track and field game Q___Q
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:45PM (Unverified) said
I think Halo Wars is a pretty cool game. Eh uses real time strategy AND DOESN'T AFRAID OF ANYTHING
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:02PM (Unverified) said
Does Chuck Norris come up often in voice chat? Or my mother for that matter?
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:05PM Morisato13 said
@ Julien
Yes... yes he does... and by he I am referring to both Chuck Norris and your mother.
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Yes... yes he does... and by he I am referring to both Chuck Norris and your mother.
Posted: May 12th 2009 7:16PM (Unverified) said
Chuck Norris and your mother are also mentioned a lot in the same sentence
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:32PM (Unverified) said
idk what you guys are talking about! Barrens was the most interesting part of WoW! It had the nicest people, and they all told me to run around with no armor in an instance while saying how only Chuck Norris knows how to fish, such nice people XD lol
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:05PM (Unverified) said
I can slaughter any and all of you at this game. Gamertag is HaloKissesBoys if you fancy an ass whipping.
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:14PM (Unverified) said
I think I was banned earlier, but I'm not sure. Either way, my account went cuckoo and I had to start a new one.
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Posted: May 12th 2009 7:52PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, but I always win and I never build tanks.
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Posted: May 12th 2009 8:42PM (Unverified) said
Well, I'm glad to have new maps available, but new campaign is what I'm really interested in. I love the game and I love its multiplayer, but I prefer multiplayer in the campaign mode. It seems like every single match I get in over live is a warthog rush.
Also, someone hand that kid a duster rag.
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Also, someone hand that kid a duster rag.
Posted: May 12th 2009 10:01PM (Unverified) said
I'm sorry Joystiq, but you got one DUSTY ASS screen.
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Posted: May 13th 2009 12:49AM (Unverified) said
I have the same tv from those photos. Oh and i dont really care much for halo wars
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Posted: May 13th 2009 6:48AM (Unverified) said
All halo fans knew it was RTS! If you didnt, then you shouldnt be buying games if your not going to read the box, and make simple mistakes.
Anyway, someone said that copvenant suck, and i have to say HA! Im a solely covenant player, well i play UNSc every now and again to mix things up, and infact, im one of the top players.
Covenant and super strong in the right hands. They are like teh Scrin, they require a totaly unique play style, not seen in any other RTS before.
@HalokissesBoys. I checked your stats, and your not very good. I would love to 1v1 you, infanct i may record it and put it up on youtube, because i make youtube videos for halowars.
Just throwing this out there, i submitted this news. Where is my e-cookie?
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Anyway, someone said that copvenant suck, and i have to say HA! Im a solely covenant player, well i play UNSc every now and again to mix things up, and infact, im one of the top players.
Covenant and super strong in the right hands. They are like teh Scrin, they require a totaly unique play style, not seen in any other RTS before.
@HalokissesBoys. I checked your stats, and your not very good. I would love to 1v1 you, infanct i may record it and put it up on youtube, because i make youtube videos for halowars.
Just throwing this out there, i submitted this news. Where is my e-cookie?
Posted: May 13th 2009 6:54AM WarriorDyke said
please for the love of ...whatever...
dust your TV.
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dust your TV.
Posted: May 14th 2009 1:03PM (Unverified) said
Name: Historical Battle Map Pack.
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Blood River - Battle a single opponent over a treacherous natural checkpoint; Barrens - Engage your enemy the midst of the flood;
Memorial basin - Two vs. two team play in one the bloodiest battle in Halo Story.
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Blood River - Battle a single opponent over a treacherous natural checkpoint; Barrens - Engage your enemy the midst of the flood;
Memorial basin - Two vs. two team play in one the bloodiest battle in Halo Story.
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