Holy moly macadamia nut! A bunch of Halo 3 leakage has hit the internet tonight, confirming a bunch of rumors that we've all been hearing over the past few months. On The Final Fight forums Dj243 posted a few very low quality scans of an upcoming issue of GamePro magazine which details some yet to be announced Halo 3 goodies including new maps, equipment items, weapons and vehicles. Are you excited yet? Huh, are you? Well, there's no use in torturing you as we've posted all the new info and (very low quality) magazine scans after the break. Hurry and click already, unannounced Halo 3 details await ...[Via Halo Anyone?]
All the Halo 3 information and photos listed below come from an upcoming issue of GamePro magazine thanks to The Final Fight forums. So, let's get to it.
Vehicles:
Brute Chopper
The Brute Chopper is an evil looking machine that packs two cannons and its spinning blade will destroy anything in its path.
Wraith
Big and bulky, the Wraith looks to be quite similar to how it appeared in Halo 2, except it will feature a player operated second turret.
Weapons:
Energy Sword
The Energy Sword has undergone two significant changes to help with balancing issues. Bungie has added a weapon switching delay when equipping the Sword and it will also run on a battery. Effectively eliminating sword whoring.
Magnum
Our semi-likable friend the Magnum has undergone some changes. It now holds eight rounds to a clip, still doesn't include a scope, shoots slower, but each shot will bring on more damage. An upgrade to its Halo 2 counterpart.
Equipment:
Radar Jammer
When deployed, this equipment item send everyone's radar into a flurry and flashes disco lights to disorient and confuse your opponents. Sounds fun!
Multiplayer Maps:
Shrine
"A UNSC battle cruiser looms menacingly over Shrine's sprawling sand dunes. Shrine is the largest map ever to appear in a Halo game, so Bungie put a key emphasis on vehicle-on-vehicle combat. Shrine has few ties to older Halo 2 maps, but its massive size recalls Relic."
Epitaph
"Epitaph is an arcane Forerunner cathedral-like structure that towers above the surrounding wasteland. The central killing floor is crisscrossed with elevated walkways, exterior hallways, and lifts. It's a spiritual successor to Halo 2 maps like Colossus, Gemini, and Midship."
Mystery Map
"Bungie sneakily sent us two mysterious concept paintings labeled only as 'Work in Progress Map.' We see the icey motif and pray for a new Lockout, but only Bungie knows the truth."
Last Resort
"Zanzibar, one of Halo 2's most beloved maps, has been rebuilt and rechristened Last Resort for Halo 3. This industrial site is almost twice as big, with a less cluttered internal layout and more paths into the flag room."
Create a Spartan
Aha! The rumors were true! Halo 3 will include Spartan (and Elite?) customization that'll allow you to change the look of your armor. Just take a look at the pics below. That's how we'll be rolling in Halo 3.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
5-30-2007 @ 2:53AM
jason said...
I'd like to mention don't flame on me but i posted a comment about this in one of www.xbox360fanboy.com topics a little earlier maybe they found this sooner cuz of me but they would have found it anyways also video of wraith in use in link below
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13607/New-Halo-3-Multiplayer-Beta-Media/
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5-30-2007 @ 2:59AM
junior said...
I have the issue it's awesome. I noticed that the radar jammer is actually the old version of the bubble shield ( watch mp vidoc, bubble shield device rolls down hill).
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5-30-2007 @ 3:03AM
corey*a.k.a.*ProjectModChamp said...
can't wait...i dono but you can drive the wraith in the custom game, and the only differnce is theres a turet, the thing feels completely the same, also for the energy sword...the magnums on the other hand have a nice feel to them, especially when dual weilding=]
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5-30-2007 @ 3:07AM
jason said...
@2
Not to be jerk to you or anything but the energy drainer rolls down hills to so I would guess that bungie used that design for most of the equitments and just changed bubble shield.
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5-30-2007 @ 3:19AM
Justin said...
That spartan is pretty ugly compared to master chief's current armor...
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5-30-2007 @ 3:28AM
darkstar said...
WHOA freaky armour.
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5-30-2007 @ 3:36AM
XAL said...
the helmet with the visor that goes all the way up is modeled on the Spartan III armor from the novels
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5-30-2007 @ 3:38AM
Justin said...
Yea I know. I saw it in a sketch. But it is pretty ugly.
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5-30-2007 @ 3:50AM
jason said...
http://www.gamespot.com/users/KtWTupac/video_player?id=KyRlnjOv5b4JsjDb
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5-30-2007 @ 4:22AM
Zac LaCombe said...
I think the create a spartan controls are the UGLIEST creations known to any game. they're horrid. Please, stick to what works. I love Halo because of it's uniformity and central message of "It's the gameplay."
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5-30-2007 @ 4:25AM
Zac LaCombe said...
As a side note, I'm glad that "Created Spartan" 2 in the pictures has a radio in his chest. Justification for in-game music? Count on it.
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5-30-2007 @ 6:29AM
DaveC said...
That is cool. My spartan will be my own, this is great for machinima.
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5-30-2007 @ 7:13AM
Jelly said...
Some of the spartans look like Voldo out of Soul Calibur to me...
I am so excited about halo 3...i think all of this news is pushing me to get the legendary edition...as i'm sure bungie makes even more profit on it, and i just want to say thankyou for such an amazing looking game!
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5-30-2007 @ 7:19AM
Muffin_man said...
I can't wait!
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5-30-2007 @ 7:32AM
Yoshi Morikawa said...
The Halo 3 beta has graphics that are awesome, but these new graphics that can be customized make the graphics even better!
The graphics in the new Campaign Mode where up to four people can play together in a Co-Op mode are where the graphics are supposed to REALLY be amazing, because that is where we will see all of the new graphics for aliens and parts of the storyline that weren't included in the beta!
I'm so fired up for Halo 3, because the beta was just a conservative online mode, yet it looked so incredible! When we see the final version of the game, and we see the Campaign mode, that is where Halo 3 is going to be absolutely incredible, even more than now!
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5-30-2007 @ 8:51AM
Drew said...
It's a MIND EXPLOSION.
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5-30-2007 @ 8:56AM
Jared Miller said...
Well, I am excited.
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5-30-2007 @ 8:59AM
DjDATZ said...
uuuu...that looks SICK!
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5-30-2007 @ 10:03AM
doobichief said...
cr*p. I just wet myself . .. :D
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5-30-2007 @ 11:09AM
df_toro said...
I like the Create-A-Spartan mode, it's going to be awesome everyone can have their own unique Spartan. Besides the Spartan II are better than the Spartan III's, so I'll keep the traditional MJOLNIR VI Master Chief armor.
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