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Halo Wars

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Year 2009

 

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 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

Rate Video: Demo Play - Halo Wars Stage 2 Part 3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

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

Rate Video: Halo Wars - Official TrailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

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

Year 2009

 

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 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 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 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    3 related articles

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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    3 related articles

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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 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 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    3 related articles

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 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    7 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 Canadian small/micro-cap weekend roundup

Original at Stockhouse external link    Sat, Feb 7    6 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    6 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    6 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    6 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    6 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    6 related articles

 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 Energy, financials pull TSX lower; NY lower on earnings

Original at CFTKTV external link    Tue, Feb 3    6 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 Halo Wars `goes gold'

Original at Toronto Star external link    Sat, Jan 31    7 related articles

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 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 Microsoft Announces that Halo Wars is Now at Gold Status

Original at Planet Xbox 360 external link    Fri, Jan 23

Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios announced today that “Halo Wars,� the highly anticipated action strategy game based on the legendary “Halo� universe, is finished and sent to manufacturing for disc creation (gold status).

Rate Halo Wars Limited Edition Gets Photographed

Original at TeamXbox external link    Mon, Dec 29    7 related articles

 CA - Dec 29, 2008 Microsoft Game Studios released today a picture of the Limited Edition of Halo Wars, which includes a special in-game “Honor Guard” Wraith, a graphic novel, ...

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 Halo Wars LE Sweetened By Mythic Map Pack [Halo 3]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Nov 6

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By Mike Fahey Today, Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios announced that the much-anticipated strategy game “Halo Wars” will be landing at retailers worldwide this February in both a standard and Limited Collector’s Edition format. Taking the “Halo” battle beyond the first person, “Halo W...

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 Best of E3 2008 Game Critics Awards Winners

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Tue, Aug 5

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Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 (EALA/EA for PC, Xbox 360) Halo Wars (Ensemble Studios/Microsoft Game Studios for Xbox 360) Tom Clancy’s EndWar (Ubisoft Shanghai/Ubisoft for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) - WINNER Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War II (Relic/THQ for PC)

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 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...

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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...

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