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Videos

Year 2009

 

Rate Video: Halo 3 ODST TrailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Dailymotion external link    Fri, Jun 12

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Original at Metacafe external link    Mon, Jun 1

Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the Halo ... www.metacafe.com

Rate Video: PAX: Halo Wars Story PreviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Fri, Mar 20

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Adam Sessler is at PAX, talking with lead writer Graeme Devin about Microsoft Game Studios' upcoming RTS, Halo Wars for the 360. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: TGS 2008: Halo 3: Recon Dropping TrailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 23

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By rss@youtube.com (8TwilightAngel8) Check out this video featuring Bungie's new title Halo 3: Recon. The original video and game info is available on gamespot.com. Here is the link: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/halo3untitledodstgame/video/6198886/tgs-2008-halo-3-recon-dropping-trailer?tag=videos...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 23

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By rss@youtube.com (8TwilightAngel8) Halo is one of the most popular games on the Xbox 360. Here is an official trailer for this stunning game. Original video on gamespot.com. All copyright belongs to Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Software. No copyright infringement intended.

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Feb 20

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By rss@youtube.com (G4m3x7r41l3r5) Would you like to find out how to get this game for free from Amazon.com? Go to http://www.points2shop.com/splash/gamers/ref/NachoCheese123/ You can start earning your free prizes which include games, Xbox live gold memberships, Microsoft points, and much more all for free. Get a head s...

Rate Halo Wars - Video Documental Part 3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 14

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By rss@youtube.com (GameTrace) Developers: Bungie, Esemble Studios Series: Halo Owned by: Microsoft Game Studios The Halo series introduces it's new game; Halo Wars, in wich you will be in the roll of UNSC or the Covenant and you will fight each other, the game developers are showing the game and how it is. Visit Site: www....

Rate Video: Halo Wars - Call To Battle TrailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 9

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By rss@youtube.com (GamersHeavenPL) New trailer for the "Halo Wars", titled "Call To Battle". Author: GamersHeavenPL Keywords: halo wars halo bungie Ensemble Studios Microsoft Game Studios Added: February 9, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 8

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By rss@youtube.com (MightyTallestZim82) Author: MightyTallestZim82 Keywords: Demo Play Halo Wars Stage Part MS Microsoft Game Studios Ensemble Warthog Scorpion Ghost Banshee Master Chief Mastur Cheef Grunt Arbiter Added: February 8, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 7

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By rss@youtube.com (HaloSkillzIs1337) A new trailer for Halo Wars as of Februrary 5th 2009 Game Created By Ensemble published by Microsoft Game Studios www.xbox.com/Halo Author: HaloSkillzIs1337 Keywords: Halo Wars Call to Battle Trailer New trailer Machinima Added: February 7, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Feb 5

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By rss@youtube.com (Games) Title: Halo Wars Release Date: 3 March 2009 Platforms: X360 Label: Microsoft Game Studios Genre: Real-time Strategy/Sci Fi Age Rating: T (Teen)

Rate Video: Halo Wars Gameplay Trailer #2Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Nov 6

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By rss@youtube.com (50Bellow) “Halo Wars� is a strategy game based on the legendary “Halo®� universe. In campaign mode, players will command the armies of the UNSC warship “Spirit of Fire,� consisting of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition thr...

Stories

Past Month

 

Rate Halo Wars line Megabloks Toy Product Review

Original at So Hood external link    Thu, Nov 26

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Product reviewed by Mario Diaz, So Hood Magazine, SoHood.com The Halo Wars Collectors Series was modeled after Microsoft Game Studios game, Halo Wars. ...

Rate Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2009' Plans Global Domination 7th Annual Event ... - CNNMoney.com

Original at money.cnn.com external link    Wed, Nov 18

Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2009' Plans Global Domination 7th Annual Event ... CNNMoney.com (press release) to the massively popular Halo trilogy from developer Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios which launches in the fall of 2010 exclusively on the Xbox 360. ... and more »

Rate Halo Legends video coming

Original at Blast external link    Thu, Nov 12

Distributed by Warner Home video and produced by 343 Industries, part of Microsoft Game Studios, the CG and traditional anime will explore the history and ... and more »

Year 2009

 

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Original at video.tiscali.it external link    Thu, Aug 27    8 related articles

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Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the Halo ... video.tiscali.it

Rate Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Original at WorthPlaying.com external link    Wed, Jun 10

The first game to feature a story that didn't center on Master Chief was Halo Wars, and even that focused heavily on his fellow Spartans. ... and more »

Rate Halo: Reach E3 2009 Trailer [HQ]

Original at videobomb.com external link    Fri, Jun 5    8 related articles

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Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the ... videobomb.com

Rate E3 Winners: Halo, God of War, Zelda (not Mario)

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Fri, Jun 5

Other games with lines of note included Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo), Uncharted 2 (Sony), MAG (Sony), Forza III (Microsoft Game Studios), Splinter Cell Conviction (Ubisoft) and Avatar (Ubisoft). Microsoft Moves onto Nintendo's Motion Turf BusinessWeek

Rate Gamers - E3 2009 Day 2: Morning Games!

Original at StarNewsOnline.com external link    Thu, Jun 4

 NC First there was a visit to Electronic Arts to check out "Mass Effect 2" and "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" and then Microsoft Game Studios to check out "Halo 3: ODST." There are a lot of fans of the original "Mass Effect" that swear it is a near perfect ...

Rate A játékok nagyágyúi Los Angelesben

Original at nol.hu external link    Tue, Jun 2

 Hungary Minthogy a Microsoft az Xbox 360 konzol gyártója, Microsoft Game Studios vezetője jószerivel csak erre írt programokról beszélt: a Forza Motorsport 3 autószimulátor vagy a tavalyi siker, a lövöldözős Left 4 Dead 2 folytatás, míg a Halo 3 kiegészítőket ...

Rate Halo: Reach E3 2009 Trailer [HQ]

Original at up-video.com external link    Mon, Jun 1    8 related articles

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Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the Halo ... www.up-video.com

Rate Halo: Reach next game in hugely popular Halo Xbox 360/PC series?

Original at Mirror.co.uk external link    Mon, Jun 1    13 related articles

 UK But further evidence that Halo: Reach might be real comes from the official 2001 novel “Halo: The Fall Of Reach”, a book prequel to the original Halo: Combat Evolved game. Kotaku also points out that Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Game Studios, ...

Rate DICE Nintendo, Sony, & MicrosoftVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at gametrailers.com external link    Sun, May 31

DICE Interviews with pretty much everyone. Head of Microsoft Game Studios talks about Halo 3, Gears creator CliffyB, God of War II creators ... www.gametrailers.com

Rate New Microsoft studio to 'revolutionize' gameplay

Original at GameSpot external link    Fri, May 29    13 related articles

Specifically the listing is for a "Sr. Environment Artist" at an all-new internal developer at Microsoft Game Studios, publisher of such games as Gears of War 2, Halo 3: ODST, and the just-announced Lips: Number One Hits. Hinting heavily at some sort ...

Rate Microsoft Creating "New Game In The Halo Universe"

Original at Total Video Games external link    Fri, May 29

 UK Microsoft Game Studios is looking for Animators, Artists, and Designers to work on a new Halo project... By Gwynne Dixon Microsoft Game Studios is currently advertising for jobs in its Halo team and successful applicants will apparently earn the ...

Rate The Empire Strikes Back

Original at Globe and Mail external link    Wed, May 27

 Canada The recent deal with Microsoft Game Studios to turn the latest instalment of Halo Wars into studded-brick play sets is part of Mega's effort to “cool up the brand” and broaden its inroads into the tween market. This is, in part, a defensive manoeuvre ...

Rate E3 2009: What Microsoft needs to do to win E3 - Xbox 360

Original at gamer.blorge.com external link    Tue, May 26    13 related articles

 Australia They are currently providing online support and community management for Halo Wars, and are working together with Microsoft Game Studios on Halo Wars DLC, which was recently released. In addition to providing support for current titles, they are also ...

Rate Halo 3 New MapsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at gametrailers.com external link    Thu, May 21

Heroic Map Pack Announced for Halo 3 Microsoft Game Studios announced that the DLC Bungie has been working on will be available December 11th to ... www.gametrailers.com

Rate Wagering to win: Toronto site links competitors

Original at Toronto Star external link    Sat, May 16    13 related articles

  Canada Nearly 20 games are supported between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, including Microsoft Game Studios' Halo 3, Sony's Resistance: Fall of Man and EA Sports' NHL 09. Coming soon: Activision's Call of Duty 4, Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV and ...

Rate Halo IV for Xbox 360 to be developed by Microsoft Games Studio

Original at blog.seattlepi.com external link    Thu, May 14    13 related articles

This new job it is for a new Halo game being made by Microsoft Game Studios. According to the Job listing it is going to be developed in Redmond and it is going to be for the Xbox 360. There you go folks I am calling it. ...

Rate La franquicia Halo podría visitar nuevas plataformas

Original at HardGame.net external link    Sun, Apr 12

Eso es lo que se desprende de una reciente oferta de trabajo publicada por Microsoft Game Studios, en la cual se cita que se buscan desarrolladores para "consolas, web y teléfonos móviles para crear un mundo inmersivo de Halo que siga al jugador allá ...

Rate Halo Franchise Development Group at Microsoft is Developing... the ...

Original at blog.seattlepi.com external link    Mon, Apr 6

I think that The Halo Franchise Development group reports to Microsoft Game Studios and then reports to the Entertainment and Devices devision and then they report to CEO Steve Balmer and the board of directors. But the powers at Microsoft has decided ...

Rate Microsoft confirma que Halo Wars ha superado el millón de copias ...

Original at HardGame.net external link    Thu, Mar 19

 Spain Microsoft Game Studios, ha anunciado que el último título de Ensemble Studios, ha alcanzado la cifra de un millón de unidades vendidas en todo el mundo, sin duda un gran dato, ya que hablamos de estrategia en tiempo real para Xbox 360, un género que no ...

Rate Halo Wars

Original at vids.myspace.com external link    Wed, Mar 18

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Microsoft Game Studios announced Halo Wars, an all-new real-time strategy game based on the legendary Halo® universe and built exclusively for ... vids.myspace.com

Rate Halo Wars (X360) játékteszt

Original at Játékok.hu external link    Wed, Mar 18

 Hungary A Microsoft Game Studios pedig valószínűleg az irányítóra vonatkozó ötletekkel láthatta el a fejlesztőcsapatot, mert a Halo Wars irányítása egyszerűen tökéletes lett. Könnyen elsajátíthatók a billentyűparancsok, gyerekjáték a navigáció a térképen és az ...

Rate Xbox 360 surpasses 8 million sales in Europe

Original at Neowin external link    Mon, Mar 16

 Netherlands On the 20th of March, Halo 3 (Bungie), Mass Effect (Bioware) & Project Gotham Racing 4 (Bizarre) will be joining the Xbox 360 Classic range with a RRP of just £20. All three games were originally published by Microsoft Game Studios, however since their ...

Rate Rumor Killers: Halo Wars sequel? BioShock 2 360 exclusive? Fable ...

Original at Game Reviews external link    Fri, Mar 13

 AZ Due to them already working with Microsoft Game Studios and having most of the team that worked on Halo Wars on their books, Robot Studios seem to be the right studio to develop the sequel if there ever would be one. Due to the success of Halo Wars, ...

Rate Chancen für Halo Wars 2 auf der Xbox 360?

Original at ingame.de external link    Fri, Mar 13

Sicher dürfte sein, dass in der Zusammenarbeit mit MS die Xbox 360 nicht vergessen wird. Robot Entertainment is working with Microsoft Game Studios to develop additional content for Halo Wars and support online gaming and community for both Age of ...

Rate Zadzooks: Halo Wars review

Original at Washington Times external link    Wed, Mar 11

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With this in mind, I salute the meld of pop-culture character and video game with a look at Halo Wars(for Xbox 360, Microsoft Game Studios, rated T for teen, $59.99). The earliest conflict between the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) forces and the ...

Rate David Rippy: Ensemble Was a "Victim of Its Own Success"

Original at TeamXbox external link    Tue, Mar 10

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Robot Entertainment is working with Microsoft Game Studios to develop additional content for Halo Wars and support online gaming and community for both Age of Empires and Halo Wars. Additionally, Robot is developing its own original IP. ... Zadzooks: Halo Wars review Washington Times

Rate FigurePrints Announces European Service Launch for World of ... - Business Wire

Original at businesswire.com external link    Tue, Mar 10

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Business Wire (press release), CA CEO and Founder Ed Fries is best known for his time at Microsoft Game Studios where under his leadership, Microsoft Games produced more than 100 innovative and influential games for both the Xbox and Windows platforms. Among the most notable: Halo, ...

Rate PAX: Halo Wars Story PreviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at it.truveo.com external link    Thu, Mar 5

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Adam Sessler is at PAX, talking with lead writer Graeme Devin about Microsoft Game Studios' upcoming RTS, Halo Wars for the 360. it.truveo.com

Rate MS hire for new "Halo experience"

Original at Play.tm external link    Thu, Mar 5

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Microsoft Game Studios' Halo team is looking for a strong Lead Designer to help develop a new experience in the Halo universe. This is your chance to contribute to one of the most exciting and creative properties in the entertainment industry," beams ...

Rate Microsoft expanding internal Halo team

Original at Neoseeker external link    Wed, Mar 4

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Microsoft appears to be building an internal Halo development team, having just posted a new Lead Designer position on their Jobs page. The site also states, "Microsoft Game Studios’ Halo team is looking for a strong Lead Designer to help develop a new ...

Rate Microsoft’s Halo man hints at return of Master Chief

Original at Geek.com external link    Wed, Mar 4

A former Bungie community coordinator, O’ Connor jumped over to Microsoft to help perpetuate the Halo series after Bungie regained its independence from Microsoft Game Studios and is transitioning into new projects outside the Halo universe. ...

Rate Microsoft Hiring Game Designer for Next Halo Game

Original at TeamXbox external link    Wed, Mar 4

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A new job opening on Microsoft's Jobs page has revealed that "Microsoft Game Studios’ Halo team is looking for a strong Lead Designer to help develop a new experience in the Halo universe." Last year, a job posting in GamaSutra revealed that Microsoft ...

Rate Opinion: Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Original at Dose.ca external link    Tue, Mar 3

Ensemble Studios, who is well recognized for their Ages of Empires series on the PC, built Halo Wars from the ground up with the idea of creating a successful console RTS game while utilizing the Xbox 360 controller. Halo Wars takes place 20 years ... Review: 'Halo Wars' Poughkeepsie Journal

Rate Review: 'Halo Wars'

Original at Poughkeepsie Journal external link    Tue, Mar 3

As far as actually controlling your troops, Microsoft Game Studios made full use of the Xbox 360 controller, effectively re-creating what was previously a mouse/keyboard genre of gaming. As with many games, the left and right analog sticks control the ...

Rate Halo Wars is an easy way for fans to continue the fight

Original at Tampabay.com external link    Sun, Mar 1

EndSights  FL But never one to let a lucrative franchise die, Microsoft Game Studios tapped Age of Empires creators Ensemble Studios to resurrect the Spartans, this time as a real-time strategy game instead of a first-person shooter. ... HALO WARS Soundtrack (Musick Review) FANGORIA

Rate Halo Wars and Ninja Blade for Xbox 360 Launched by Microsoft India

Original at Game Guru external link    Thu, Feb 26

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Microsoft India has announced the launch of Halo Wars and Ninja Blade for the Xbox 360. Microsoft Game Studios has worked on these games, which are available exclusively for the Xbox 360 from February 26, 2009 onwards. Halo Wars is a game that sees the ...

Rate 10 juegos hot para 2009 - El Universal

Original at El Universal Online external link    Mon, Feb 23

El Universal (México), Mexico Halo Wars de Microsoft Game Studios para Xbox 360 De los creadores de Age of Empires, esta entrega de la franquicia será un RTS que colocará al jugador en los escenarios y situaciones, antes de Halo 1, durante las primeras batallas contra el Covenant. ...

Rate GameSpot Review: Halo Wars (X360)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By rss@youtube.com (Banana391Returns) Next Review: Battalion Wars (GC) GameSpot Rating: 6.5 Rank: Fair GameSpot Reviewer: Luke Anderson Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Ensemble Studios ESRB Rating: Teen Type: Sci-Fi Real Time Strategy Release Date: March. 3rd, 2009

Rate Screenshots: 'Halo Wars' readies for battle

Original at content.zdnet.com external link    Sun, Feb 22

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On March 3, Microsoft Game Studios will release the latest edition of one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. "Halo Wars," which is available only for Xbox, is a strategy game set in the larger "Halo" world, the basis of "Halo," ...

Rate Halo Wars - Full Review - Reviews by PC Magazine

Original at digg.com external link    Sat, Feb 21

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Yeah, you read that right—the Xbox 360's flagship first-person shooter is now an RTS game. Microsoft Game Studios partnered with Ensemble Studios ... feeds.digg.com

Rate Screenshots: 'Halo Wars' readies for battle

Original at CNET News.com external link    Fri, Feb 20

On March 3, Microsoft Game Studios will release the latest edition of one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. "Halo Wars," which is available only for Xbox, is a strategy game set in the larger "Halo" world, the basis of "Halo," ... PC World Canada - Gamasutra

Rate Bonfire Studios Formed By Ensemble Veterans

Original at Gamasutra external link    Thu, Feb 19

Robot Entertainment is officially working with Microsoft Game Studios to create additional Halo Wars content and "support online gaming and community for both Age of Empires and Halo Wars." Ensemble Studios was founded in 1995, acquired by Microsoft in ...

Rate Robot Entertainment to continue support for Halo Wars, AOE

Original at Ars Technica external link    Tue, Feb 17

And it looks like things will be very much the same for the Robot team despite no longer being under the Microsoft Game Studios umbrella. ... Ensemble Forms Robot Game Daily Ex-Ensemble devs form new studio, will create Halo Wars DLC NetworkWorld.com

Rate Ensemble Veterans Form Robot Entertainment

Original at Gamasutra external link    Fri, Feb 13

 CA - Xbox 360 RTS Halo Wars had completed development, in what it called a "a fiscally-rooted decision that keeps [Microsoft Game Studios]on its growth path. ...

Rate Hands On: Halo Wars

Original at PC Magazine external link    Fri, Feb 13    13 related articles

Kotaku Australia  - Feb 13, 2009 Yeah, you read that right—the Xbox 360's flagship first-person shooter is now a real-time strategy game. Microsoft Game Studios partnered with Ensemble ... PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox and PC Game news and reviews New Zealand Herald all 50 news articles

Rate Halo Wars demo debuts on Live

Original at GamingExcellence external link    Tue, Feb 10    13 related articles

 Canada - Feb 10, 2009 In addition to the launch of the Halo Wars demo on Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Game Studios invites fans to experience the action and take a closer look at the ...

Rate Canadian small/micro-cap weekend roundup

Original at Stockhouse external link    Sat, Feb 7    7 related articles

 Canada - Feb 7, 2009 maker said it has entered into a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to develop construction toys based on its new game, Halo Wars. ...

Rate Ya disponible la demo de Halo Wars a través de Xbox Live

Original at HardGame.net external link    Thu, Feb 5

 Spain - Feb 5, 2009 Tal y como estaba previsto, hoy 5 de febrero, Microsoft Game Studios ha lanzado a través del bazar de Xbox Live la esperada demo de Halo Wars, ...

Rate Mega Bloks Halo Wars Construction Set Coming

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Tue, Feb 3

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MEGA Brands and Microsoft Game Studios have announced today a partnership between the two companies. The companies are partnering to make a Halo Wars Construction set, fitting for the upcoming Halo Wars real time strategy game. The Construction set will include items from Halo Wars such...

Rate Second Halo Wars Video Documentary Released

Original at HolyFragger external link    Tue, Feb 3

 UT - Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios invite everyone to meet the Spartans of “Halo Wars” and the powerful units they will have at their command in ...

Rate Financials push TSX to modest rise; NY higher on rebound in home ...

Original at Oilweek Magazine external link    Tue, Feb 3    7 related articles

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CTV.ca  Canada - Feb 3, 2009 cents or 182 per cent to $1.10 as it announced a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make toys based on the new Halo Wars video game. CANADA STOCKS-Toronto shares little changed; banks, energy slip Forbes

Rate Energy leads the way to negative day on TSX; NY ploughs ahead ...

Original at KBS Radio external link    Tue, Feb 3    7 related articles

 Canada - cents or 159 per cent to $1 as it announced a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make toys based on the new Halo Wars video game.

Rate Junior energy stock surges on reserve boost

Original at Stockhouse external link    Tue, Feb 3    7 related articles

 Canada - maker said it has entered into a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to develop construction toys based on its new game, Halo Wars. ...

Rate CA-BUSINESS Summary

Original at ReportonBusiness.com external link    Tue, Feb 3    7 related articles

 Canada - after the toymaker said it had signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys for its Halo Wars video game. ...

Rate 2009年2月4日星期三00:12 BJT

Original at cn.reuters.com external link    Tue, Feb 3

 China - Canadian toymaker said it signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios (MSFT.O: 行情) to make construction toys for its Halo Wars game.

Rate CANADA STOCKS-Toronto shares little changed; banks, energy slip

Original at Forbes external link    Tue, Feb 3    7 related articles

 NY - after the Canadian toymaker said it signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys for its Halo Wars game. ...

Rate Energy, financials pull TSX lower; NY lower on earnings

Original at CFTKTV external link    Tue, Feb 3    7 related articles

 Canada - to 61 cents as it announced a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys based on the new Halo Wars video game. ...

Rate Mega Brands shares jump 77 pct on Microsoft game deal

Original at Forbes external link    Tue, Feb 3    13 related articles

 NY - Feb 3, 2009 after the Canadian toymaker said it signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys for its Halo Wars game. ...

Rate MEGA Brands Contracted to Create Halo Wars Toy Sets

Original at Planet Xbox 360 external link    Mon, Feb 2    7 related articles

MEGA Brands is thrilled to announce today that it has entered into a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to develop construction toys based on its much-anticipated new "Xbox 360 exclusive" game, Halo Wars.

Rate Halo Wars `goes gold'

Original at Toronto Star external link    Sat, Jan 31

Halo Wars `goes gold' That's when Microsoft Game Studios' next instalment in the mega-popular franchise will make its debut on the Xbox 360. Halo Wars (HaloWars.com) has "gone ... Halo Wars' developer closes its doors Digital Spy Microsoft to expand Halo franchise further bit-tech.net

Rate Halo Franchise Set to Move in Unexpected Directions How long till ...

Original at Softpedia external link    Fri, Jan 30

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bit-tech.net  Romania - And Microsoft Game Studios is saying that the use of the universe will not stop here. Jason Pace, who is the lead producer on Halo Wars while also ... Halo Wars' developer closes its doors Digital Spy Microsoft to expand Halo franchise further bit-tech.net

Rate Microsoft to expand Halo franchise further

Original at bit-tech.net external link    Fri, Jan 30

MTV.com  UK - Microsoft Game Studios has announced intentions to further expand the Halo franchise in the future, including taking it into non-game related media. ... Halo Wars' developer closes its doors Digital Spy all 37 news articles

Rate NEW YORK COMIC CON 2009 SPOTLIGHT ON ERIC NYLUND - PitchEngine

Original at pitchengine.com external link    Mon, Jan 26

PitchEngine (press release), WY As a writer and story consultant for Microsoft Game Studios, Eric Nylund has been instrumental in developing and maintaining blockbuster billion-dollar game franchises such as HALO and GEARS OF WAR. • He has helped shape the intellectual property for ...

Rate Halo Wars demo announced, new screenshots released

Original at Neoseeker external link    Fri, Jan 23

 - Ensemble Studios and Microsoft Game Studios have announced today that Halo Wars has officially gone gold, meaning it has been released to manufacturing. ... Halo Wars is Gold, Ensemble Exits Game Daily Halo Wars Gone Gold EndSights Halo Wars Is Golden, Demo Drops February 5th Kotaku.com

Rate Halo Trilogy soundtrack hitting shelves tomorrow

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Mon, Dec 1

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By Jeff Baker Included in the bundle are the original soundtracks from Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, both Halo 3 discs, and a DVD containing tracks from Halo Wars and all kinds of behind the scenes goodness. Disc 1 – Halo: Combat Evolved Original Soundtrack. Disc 3 – Halo Wars Bonus DVD;

Rate News: Ensemble: No Time to Make Halo Wars Covenant Campaign ...

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Nov 18    5 related articles

It's not the best first-person shooter, but it's not bad, either. Halo Wars. Console Xbox 360, Publisher Microsoft Game Studios. Genre Strategy, Developer Ensemble Studios. Release Date TBA. ESRB Rating Not Rated ...

Rate Opinion: News: Ensemble Forming New Studio After Shutdown; Says Microsoft ...

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Mon, Nov 17    5 related articles

360, PS3 Far Cry 2 Review This sequel is both intense and gorgeous. A great FPS. Halo Wars. Console Xbox 360, Publisher Microsoft Game Studios. Genre Strategy, Developer Ensemble Studios. Release Date TBA. ESRB Rating Not Rated ...

Rate Kotaku's GC06 Round-Up!

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Nov 7

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By kotaku.com • Great Conversations with Microsoft Booth Babes: Viva Pinata • Great Conversations with Microsoft Booth Babes: The Halo Water Wheel • Xbox 360 Owns Football, or FIFA07 and PES6 to Sony Denied • GC06: The Wacky Words of Microsoft Game Studios' Chris Kimmel

Rate Unboxing Table Top Halo [Halo Interactive Strategy Game]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Nov 4

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By Brian Crecente Featuring original characters from the Halo video game, as well as new characters - including Kusunagi and The Prophet of Candor - the HaloÒ Interactive Strategy Game pulls fan-favorite elements from HaloÒ, Halo 2, and Halo 3 along with music from the video game’s award-winning soundt...

Rate Halo 3: Recon - Some Facts

Original at 1P Start external link    Mon, Oct 13

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By Paul The new campaign chapter predates the events that unfold in “Halo 3″ and gives players a new perspective through the eyes of a new hero in the “Halo” universe. New multiplayer maps ensure that the award-winning Xbox LIVE experience of “Halo 3″ continues to thrive.

Rate It's Official MGS4 Producer Now Working on Halo [Microsoft Game Studios]

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Oct 1    8 related articles

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By Brian Crecente Ryan Payton, former assistant producer on Metal Gear Solid 4, has signed on with Microsoft Game Studios to work on future Halo games, Microsoft Game Studios said today, confirming the rumor Kotaku broke last month. New Halo Helmed by MGS 4 Producer [Kotaku]

Rate Is Spawnpoint Studios A New Halo Developer? [Microsoft Game Studios]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Sep 19

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By Michael McWhertor According to job listings dug up by Gamasutra, Microsoft Game Studios has a new internal development studio — or at the very least, a newly renamed internal development studio. Spawnpoint Studios has put the job feelers out there in search of programming talent, wooing possible new hire...

Rate At Least Four Halo "Things" In The Works At Microsoft Game Studios [Halo]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Sep 16

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By Michael McWhertor Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Game Studios, tells GamesIndustry.biz that, in light of the massive success of the Halo franchise, Microsoft has decided not to completely scrap all development on the series. Instead, they're going to make more games set in the Halo universe. It's a plan th...

Rate MGS 4 Producer Working on Halo?

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Tue, Sep 16    8 related articles

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By Rajiv Ashrafi Remember Ryan Payton, the very vocal Metal Gear Solid 4 producer who recently parted ways with Konami to seek greener pastures? It seems he has found it at Microsoft Game Studios… working on a new Halo title! Citing a “reliable source”, Shacknews has posted word that Ryan Payton will be se...

Rate New Halo Helmed By MGS4 Producer [Rumor]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Sep 16    8 related articles

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By Brian Crecente Rumor had it at the time that Yu and her husband, Kenneth Scott were both joining Microsoft Game Studios. Scott is an art director at id Software. We heard back from Microsoft and they hit us up with "Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation.” Which in Microsoft speak is almost tanta...

Rate Microsoft Confirms Ensemble Closure, Announces "New" Dev House [Halo Wars]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Sep 9

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By Michael McWhertor The owner of Ensemble Studios and publisher of the upcoming Halo Wars has confirmed that the developer will be closing down once work on the Xbox 360 title is complete. In a statement to GameSpot, Microsoft said that the closure of the Dallas-based studio "does not reflect at all on Ensembl...

Rate McFarlane Toys Joins The Halo Wars [Halo Wars]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Sep 9

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By Mike Fahey by the "Halo" first person shooter games, "Halo Wars" allows players to command the armies of the UNSC during their initial encounters with the Covenant, including familiar units such as UNSC Marines, Scorpion Tanks and the iconic Warthog. It provides a fresh perspective on the war whil...

Rate Microsoft's Halo team bolstered by Gearbox's Corrinne Yu

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Aug 29    8 related articles

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By Ludwig Kietzmann The juicy "Gearbox is developing Halo 4 OMG" rumor continues to be at the top of fanboy debate lists, with Microsoft confirming to Kotaku that Corrinne Yu, director of technology at Gearbox and pictured in full Spartan armor, has been hired as principle engine architect (fancy!) for the...

Rate Microsoft Confirms Corrinne Yu Hire, Internal Halo Team Expansion [Halo]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Aug 28    8 related articles

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By Brian Ashcraft Yesterday, we broke that Gearbox Director of Technology Corrinne Yu has been hired by Microsoft Game Studios to be Principle Engine Architect for Microsoft's Halo Franchise Team. Microsoft has confirmed to Kotaku that Yu had in fact been hired by Microsoft. "As the Halo franchise contin...

Rate Why All This Gearbox Halo 4 Talk? Here's Why... (Maybe)

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Aug 27    8 related articles

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By Brian Ashcraft Earlier we posted that Gearbox Software (Brothers In Arms, Borderlands) was rumored to be working on Halo 4. With Bungie out of the picture, Gearbox does seem like a logical fit — the developer did do the PC version of Halo: Combat Evolved.

Rate Rumor: Peter Jackson's Halo project still staffing up

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Aug 1

By Randy Nelson Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360 That's funny - we could have sworn it was August, not April. It was four months ago, after all, that we reported on Microsoft Game Studios' hiring push for director Peter Jackson's mysterious Halo universe project. Yet we're still seeing postings for what ap...

Rate Microsoft Halo Job Listing Mentions "Key Hollywood Talent" [Peter Jackson]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Aug 1

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By Brian Ashcraft Those Halo wheels are still turning. And from what a Gamasutra job announcement seems to hit at, Peter Jackson's Halo game is moving forward. The Microsoft Game Studios job listing is for "Creative Director - building a new Halo universe" and says this under responsibilities:

Rate Liveblogging The Comic-Con Halo Universe Panel [Comic-con 08]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Jul 24

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By Michael McWhertor The Halo Universe Comic-Con panels is getting underway, focusing on — as far as we know — Halo Wars and the Halo novels. The panel, a star-studded Halo cast includes: Graeme Devine of Ensemble Studios, Frank O'Connor of Microsoft Game Studios, Joseph Staten, author of Halo: Contact Harve...

Rate Phil Spencer and Shane Kim Talk HaloVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Jul 21

By Adam Barenblat Halo, Halo, Halo! What's going on with the movie? What about Halo Wars? What about Peter Jackson? How bout the Halo no show at the big press conference. No real answers from head of Microsoft Game Studios Phil Spencer or newly minted corporate vice president of Strategy and Business Develo...

Rate Surprise! Mattrick says Bungie working on new Halo game

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Jul 15    2 related articles

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By Christopher Grant In an interview with MTV News, Xbox bossman Don Mattrick confirmed that Bungie was indeed working on a new Halo game for Microsoft Game Studios. Asked to clarify if this project was either Ensemble Studios' upcoming Halo Wars or the still mysterious Peter Jackson Halo Chronicles project...

Rate No show: Halo Wars and Alan Wake miss Microsoft's event

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, May 15    2 related articles

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By Christopher Grant When asked why neither Halo Wars nor Alan Wake were at the Xbox Spring Showcase, Microsoft Game Studios general manager, Shane Kim, told us the games weren't suited for the event (he wasn't offering specifics). When pressed to confirm if either would make a 2008 release (like every other g...

Rate Microsoft (Not Bungie) Hiring For Peter Jackson's Halo

Original at Wired external link    Wed, Apr 23

By Chris Kohler Image courtesy Microsoft Microsoft Making Halo Team For Peter Jackson [MTV Multiplayer] See also: Halo 3: How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of Play Suicide Bombing Makes Sick Sense in Halo 3 Uwe Boll: Halo Wouldn't Make a Good Movie

Rate Microsoft now hiring Peter Jackson's Halo team [update]

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Apr 23

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By Justin McElroy Filed under: PC, Microsoft Xbox 360So, we've been hearing about Peter Jackson's Halo project since the Kennedy administration, but we've heard nary a peep in recent months. Now, MTV Multiplayer reports that it suspects Microsoft is hiring folks for the project this week, based on a rece...

Rate Game Critics Full GOTYs Revealed [Goty]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Jan 31

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By Brian Crecente Top 10 Games of 2007: 1. BioShock 2. The Orange Box 3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 4. Rock Band 5. Super Mario Galaxy 6. Halo 3 7. Mass Effect 8. God of War II 9. Assassin's Creed 10. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Game of the Year breakdown by publisher: Microsoft Game Studios: 2

Year 2007

 

Rate Opinion: NPD Numbers: The Microsoft Take

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 18

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By Brian Crecente You've seen the raw numbers, now read the Microsoft spin on them, Nintendo and Sony coming soon. There is no arguing that September was an amazing month for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft. The went from second to first place, pushed by the astounding sales of Halo 3. Here are some of their bullet poi...

Rate The Biggest Entertainment Launch In History

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Sep 26

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By Mike Fahey Developed by Bungie Studios, the "Halo" franchise is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and optimized for the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network. The more than 7 million Xbox LIVE users will get a continually evolving gaming experience with "Halo 3." Its o...

Rate Halo 3 Has Gone Gold

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Aug 29

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By Mike Fahey This is a huge milestone for us and a big cause for celebration at Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios," said Harold Ryan, Studio Head at Bungie Studios. "This is the game we've always wanted to make and certainly the best game our studio has developed. We can't wait for gamers to get their hands...

Rate E307: Halo 3 E3 Fact Sheet

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Jul 11

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By Luke Plunkett What: "Halo 3" Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Bungie Studios Format: DVD for the Xbox 360™ video game system; Xbox LIVE®-enabled Price: Legendary Edition $129.99 (estimated retail price (ERP)), Limited Edition $69.99 (ERP), Standard Edition $59.99 (ERP)

Rate E307: Halo Wars E3 Fact File

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Jul 11

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By Luke Plunkett Created from the ground up for the Xbox 360 console and Controller, "Halo Wars" is being developed by the veteran real-time strategy developer Ensemble Studios, the team responsible for the best-selling and critically acclaimed "Age of Empires®" franchise on the PC. "Halo Wars" can be...

Rate Halo 3 beta: Microsoft says "the experience will be deep"Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Feb 16

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By Christopher Grant While at D.I.C.E., MTV News' Stephen Totilo spoke with Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios, to check in on the status of some of Microsoft's bigger projects ... say, the litany of Halo games in the works. While Spencer wouldn't say much about Peter Jackson's as-yet-untitled H...

Rate Play Halo 2, get invited to Halo 3 beta

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Jan 3

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By Ludwig Kietzmann Microsoft, Halo, Xbox Live, Crackdown, Xbox 360, Xbox, Windows, Age of Empires, Zoo Tycoon, Fable, Project Gotham Racing, Forza Motorsport, MSN and Hexic are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

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Rate Halo Multiplayer Lead Forms New Studio

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Dec 14

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By Mike Fahey AUSTIN, TX (DECEMBER 14, 2006) - Certain Affinity, Inc. (www.certainaffinity.com) unveiled itself to the world today as a new development studio based in Austin, TX. In a strategic partnership with Bungie Studios and Microsoft Game Studios, Certain Affinity's first project is developi...

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