Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition for Xbox 360
Rated M for Mature Audiences 17+
My little kids aren’t the only ones in the house that enjoy our Xbox 360. The older boys (Josh and his Dad) like a good combat game on occasion. They both had the original Halo in the original Xbox and they played it enough I thought the disc would eventually melt from being used so much! With the new remastered images, multiplayer maps, voice commands, and being able to connect with their friends through Xbox Live!, this game feels like a new version. Just as a reminder, this is rated M for Mature 17+.
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Announced at New York Comic-Con, High Noon, the stunning remake of the classic “Halo: Combat Evolved” map Hang ‘Em High, is set to make its glorious return in “Halo: Anniversary.” High Noon (also known as Hang ‘Em High in classic mode) combines a decade of poignant nostalgia with the adrenaline-pumping thrill of classic “Halo” multiplayer combat, to round out the cavalcade of seven fan-favorite multiplayer maps launching with “Halo: Anniversary.”
High Noon returns players to the familiar canyons and catwalks of Hang ‘Em High, now re-imagined for “Halo: Anniversary” with unprecedented detail. The vast generator complexes, which power this enormous slip-space portal, allow it to connect with an unknown number of locations across the galaxy. High Noon is a densely-packed arena of platforms, corridors and cover, best suited for team-based combat in both Slayer and Objective game types (4 – 12 players).
Uncover Rich Details about the “Halo” Universe through the Power of Kinect
Alongside the reveal of High Noon, 343 Industries also unveiled details about Kinect functionality in “Halo: Anniversary,” including voice commands and a new feature that lets players gather canonical information as they explore “Halo” and relive the iconic adventure:
- Analyze Mode – Analyze Mode is a Kinect-exclusive feature that allows players to “scan” items of interest within the “Halo: Anniversary” campaign to populate the Library, an interactive encyclopedia of “Halo” lore. Once in Analyze mode, new articles of interest can be added to the Library by focusing the reticule on them and saying “Scan.”
- The Library – The Library is an expansive index that provides detailed information on items of interest players have scanned through “Analyze Mode,” such as vehicles, characters, enemies and weapons. Through the use of gesture controls, players can explore the entire Library at any time and then return to the campaign to continue unlocking more secrets within the “Halo” universe.
- Voice Commands – Harness the technology of Kinect for Xbox 360 to reload your weapon, throw grenades, switch seamlessly between Classic and Re-mastered graphics and more, using only your voice.
ATLAS Companion Experience and Custom Challenges Usher in the Next Evolution of Halo Waypoint
Halo Waypoint has been the ultimate destination for “Halo” fans on Xbox LIVE since 2009, and this past weekend, 343 Industries offered a sneak peak of what’s in store for the groundbreaking online service this Christmas:
- New Halo Waypoint Interface – A revamped design and user interface lets players navigate Halo Waypoint and access the content they want more easily than ever before, whether they’re online, on their Xbox 360 or on their Windows Phone.
- Halo Waypoint ATLAS – Available on Windows Phones this Christmas, Halo Waypoint ATLAS (Advanced Tactical Assault System) is a new mobile experience that offers players a detailed, top-down view of any “Halo: Anniversary” or “Halo: Reach” map in real-time, letting them monitor teammates’ movements and positions as they play. This innovative app encourages strategic gameplay and offers a fun companion experience to any multiplayer match.
- Custom Challenges – Building upon the “Halo” series’ genre-defining user-creation toolset, 343 Industries is empowering the community even further by introducing Custom Challenges in “Halo: Anniversary” and “Halo: Reach.” For the first time, players will be able to issue custom Challenges and create friendly competitions with Xbox friends, unlocking infinite creative possibilities to invent and test their “Halo” skills against one another.
For example, players can create a Challenge to get a specific number of headshots (say 50) in Multiplayer, within 24 hours. They can then try the challenge themselves, or invite their friends to give it a shot to see who can get the most headshots. Challenges can be created for Campaign, Matchmaking Firefight, Multiplayer and even Custom modes.
Players will also be able to earn “Halo: Reach” Credits by completing Custom Challenges, infusing new creative potential into the game’s deep player progression system, and leveraging all the great new multiplayer maps from “Halo: Anniversary.”
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Rated M for Mature Audiences 17+
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I like the Halo universe and story.
I learned with Xbox LIVE you can update your status on Facebook, share photos and videos, or chat face-to-face on the biggest screen in your house.
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I would also like to have Disney Universe.
I like that you can upload your Halo pictures to their website.
I learned that you can upload your photo to the HALO LIVING MONUMENT on the website
I like how they have redone the graphics in the game.
i would love to win this! i played halo a long time ago and winning this and playing it would bring back a lot of memories. the remaster looks amazing!
I want Disney universe
I learned they celebrated a 10 year anniversary in November.
I learned that this is a remake of the original Halo with better graphics.
I would also like to have Disney Universe.
I love that they remade the game with updated graphics
I learned the release date was 11/15/11.
I love the movie trailers on the site!
My son loves all the Halo games..since this one has better graphics, I think he would just love this one!!
I would like the Kinect.
It’s Halo. It has always had an great story arc. And the game play rocks.
I like the xbox live new apps.
I didn’t realize how long Halo’d been around. I’m getting old lol
I learned that they reimagined the maps and that you can play the anniversary edition without owning the original. My boys love this game!
like that they remade the game with better graphics
I like how you can watch the trailers for the game and see what your child will be playing
I like that you can upload your photo to the Halo Living Monument.
Visited and learned about the social side, you can :
Send and receive messages
Compare games with friends
See which friends are online
Receive web and mobile requests
I learned you can upload your photo to the Halo Living Monument
I learned that this was created in celebration of Halo’s 10th anniversary
Thanks so much
I learned that they are just getting started…not finished with Halo series
I like the movie trailers!! (:
I realized the Halo series has a better story than I originally thought.
This would be so cool since we got our son the xbox for Christmas and we don’t have many games yet.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Minta
mintab@gmail.com
I wouldn’t mind Forza 4
I like and want the Xbox LIVE 12 Month Starter Kit
You get badges for achievements
The graphics are so freakin amazing!
I like that you can upload your Halo pictures to their website.
IDK that it’s me that would like it but my son would roll around in happiness if he got this game! Halo is his all time fav! I think it’s neat you can upload your pic to their site though!
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I learned they have a Bejeweled web game
I like the remastered graphics!! Way cool.
I like the Halo living monument
http://www.ourkidsmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/button.jpg I like the game Hallo Anniversary
I like that you can order movies from that site
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I like the improved, remastered graphics.
I like the whole universe, I started to play with Halo Reach, then played Halo 3, and ODST. Really looking forward to playing 1 first classic game with updated graphics
Thanks for the giveaway!
They show the original vs remastered and the remastered colors are so much better
i like the movie trailers.
My son loves everything Halo and would love it all!
Love the new graphics
i like the movie trailers on the website
I like the U Draw Game Tablet
i like that it shows you the difference in the remastered edition, sometimes, i think it looks just the same as the original, but this is much better
corinne.soto517(at)gmail.com
also like to have Disney Universe
I love that it’s a Multiplayer game! 🙂
I like the Kinect Sensor
I like that it is multiplayer as well.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I learned I can upload a photo to the Halo living Monument
stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net
I learned you can get a Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack!
I love the online community. The online play looks too fun!
I like how much clearer the picture is compared to the original
I learned its a remake of the original Halo!!!
The graphics look a lot better.
i learned that they remade the game with better graphics
tmarie56@hotmail.com
I like the Halo game details on the website.
like that they remade it with good graphics
I learned about the Halo Living Monument
Remastered looks alot better than the original!! 🙂
I would also like to have Disney Universe.
I like the Halo universe and story.
I learned that it was just released on Nov 15 and that you can upload your photo to the site “Halo living monument”.
you can upload pictures
going back too the halo website brought back good memories off staying up with my little brother playing halo coop back in 2001 such a long time ago got a little nostalgia , learned i love this game.
LK all the Halo titles
@MSGjk
Found out this was released the 15th of november
I like that you can interact with other people
I’d like to have the Kinect for Xbox 360.
I learned you can upload a photo to the Halo Living Monument
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I like that you can watch the trailers and see what your child is playing. Some of these games content will shock you. Parents should always watch the trailer if possible & never buy a game meant for kids older than them or adults.
I learned they remastered the graphics on the new release
I love the background pic and videos! This is a very awesome giveaway! I love playing Halo!
As a long time Halo player I love this. The new graphics will make playing this game 10X better!
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I also like the Disney Universe game.
I want the Disney Universe
I know my boyfriend would love this!
We just got an xbox360 kinect for the family Christmas present. Madden 2012 would be my husband’s favorite.
I like that there are free downloadable videos about this game.
I can’t wait to see the new graphics!
The game looks epic! The trailers are amazing! I hope I win!
we would like the sesame street once upon a monster game
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I like the new graphics…hubs would LOVE this!
I learned about the Halo Living Monument.
I’m dying to play this. I’ve loved HALO from the beginning, so this is crazy. I’m pretty sure I’m more excited than my husband. Yep. Pretty sure.
I love the HALO World.
I learned they have updated the graphics. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I learned that you can switch between the old graphics and new graphics while playing the game.
it’s a remastered version of halo in 3d
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it is for both ps3 and xbox!!
the Halo universe and story
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
My son loves all Halo Games. He’s playing one right now in fact! I would love to win this for him.
I also like to try the Pinball FX2 .
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I loved the original and the remastered graphics look fantastic! Can’t wait to play this, it will be like playing for the first time all over again!!
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I want the trike Paul Jr. built on American Chopper!
players can upload their photo to the Halo Living Monument
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
they make good stories
I love the forums.
We have a Wii. I really want an Xbox 360 + Kinect.
My son has an XBox
Some aspects of the improved/remastered video look great. Other parts I’m not so sure of. Would have to see it first hand to be sure.
I learned its a remastered version of an older game. My husband would like it and be thoroughly entertained.
It is remastered in HD and 3D
I like the online multiplayer of Halo Reach.
I love how realistic the new one is. It is so awesome! I am going to have to check it out.
love the new graphics
Halo got over 70% approval rating
i really also want the game fifa 12!
i love xbox live! i am going to sign up
We really want the kinect
I actually learned they remastered the original version of Halo. I was unaware.
I learned that this is the original game, remastered so it looks sharper
new graphics look great
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I like the achievements you can unlock when playing Halo!
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
I actually like the new map packs and online modes the’ve added to the game.
Remastered version in HD and 3D
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Pepto Party Pack
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HABA Push Toy
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Samsung Phone
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Step2 Workshop Playset
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I would also like to get Disney Universe
learned they remade the game with updated graphics
Multi-Player Option!
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I learned with Xbox LIVE you can update your status on Facebook, share photos and videos, or chat face-to-face on the biggest screen in your house.
I learned that they remade the game with updated graphics
I love that it’s multiplayer. It’s hard when everyone wants to play the video game systems and it’s a one-player game. of course, it takes me *years* to improve at games, so the rest of the family is probably not “yay multiplayer!”
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I learned that the site has Special deals on games, add-ons, avatar items, and more, plus awesome new 24-hour deals each day throughout the rest of the 2011.
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Rembrandt & Reach Prize Pack
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Reija Eden Jewelry
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Sims3 Pets game
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Step2 Legacy Play Kitchen
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Eight O’Clock Coffee Prize Pack
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I LIKE the movie trailers.
I like that there are free downloadable videos about this game so i can put on my son’s psp for him to watch.
I like the Achievements you can unlock while playing.
My husband would also love the Gears of War Game.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
I love you can watch trailers for the game
I learned that they celebrated a 10 year anniversary in November
They have free web games here and the deal of the day. Lots of access to different games.
Great giveaways, I entered to win the Kitchen as well! Happy New Year everyone!
I would like to own “LEGO Pirates Caribbean.”
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Trikke T5 Jogo Scooter
Eight O’Clock Coffee Prize Pack
Scholastic Books Gift Basket
Reach/Rembrandt Gingerbread Sweep & Keep Prize Pack
GelPro Comfort Floor Mat
Kowallaa Wall Graphics Art that Clings
The Sims 3: Pets
Reija Eden Owl Necklaces
Earth Divas Fair Trade Purse
Caribou Coffee Prize Pack
Singing & Storytelling Belle
Plasma Car
Step2 Lifestyle Legacy Play Kitchen
iPod Shuffle/iTunes GC/ Toshiba HD Camcorder/Serving Dish/Pepto
Maukilo HABA Wooden Push Toy
Samsung Focus Flash Windows Phone
FLIP the Bounce Back Racer
Kidtoons Olivia Prize Pack
HALO Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition
Moxie Girlz Riding Club Horse
Step2 Home Depot Big Builders Workshop Playset
Chuggington Calley’s Rescue Set Wooden Train Set
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I like the movie trailers on the website
I am not a big fan of video games, but had my husband look at the website & he really wants to get this game so he can play it! My son has been wanting this game also, it was on his Christmas List….but he had a list a mile long!!!!
I didn’t know they remastered the original. That’s great! And I also didn’t realize it had been 10 years since HALO first came out. How time flies!
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I learned that you can upload you photos to the Halo living monument
Visited website, and I love that you can post your own photos.
hschonrock at yahoo dot com
the new graphics
I learned that they reimagined the maps and that you can play the anniversary edition without owning the original
My husband loves playing HALO online with his cousins. We’ve owned most of the editions, but not this one.
I love that they have remastered the original
My son would love the Forza Motorsport 4 game
dlsloveblogs at gmail dot com
I learned that you can upload your photo to be part of the “living monument”
I hope I win this for my hubby, he would be so excited!
FARM_MOMMY3@YAHOO DOT COM
I had learned they remade the game with updated graphics
I learned its remastered in HD & 3D
i would love to get disney universe
I learned about Xbox Social. I did not know how much was involved.
I want fable 3 for the xbox as well.
I learned that the new Multiplayer Maps are included on this remastered disc which my brother says is awesome! Thanks!
I like the U Draw Game Tablet
i want kinect for our 360
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I learned that the website has a lot of video clips of game action…neat!
Call of Duty® ELITE
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I like all the awesome graphics
Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com
I like how they made the graphics so much better. My son loves all the Halo games
You can upload your photo to the Halo Living Monument very cool
I would like to have their Gears of War 3
brich22 at earthlink dot net
I like that you can upload your Halo pictures to their website.
kport207 at gmail dot com
I really want the dance central game for xbox!
I learned that this was created to celebrate their ten year anniversary.
My sons love Halo. I learned that they can upload a photo to the halo living monument! They’d love that!
I learned you can play your life away trying to get through the immense stage s and levels and the ever expanding dlc’s
halo is 10 years old…doesn’t seem like it but they are!
i like The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout
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entered iPod Shuffle/iTunes GC/ Toshiba HD Camcorder/Serving Dish/Pepto RV $240+ (rafflecopter)
the movie trailers are great, thanks for the chance
I learned that you can edit your avatar.
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I love the original vs remastered pictures
my hubby likes the xbox live option
It is a remastered version of the original halo campaign in HD and 3D
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i love the living monument. such a neat concept
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Plasma Car
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Kowallaa Wall art
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Gelpro Kitchen Mat
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Scholastic Books
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yes it looks good
Fruit Ninja Kinect.
I love how you can edit your avatar.
I learned this is the Remastered original version in HD.