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'''''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''''' (known as "'''''Spark'''''" during development <ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_004.mp3 '''HaloWaypoint.com —''' 343 Sparkcast <nowiki>#4</nowiki>]</ref>) is a [[first-person shooter]] video game and remake of [[2001]]'s ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref name="waypoint01"/> The game features remastered graphics and textures, using assets from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Available with the game are [[seven]] multiplayer maps from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for '' | '''''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''''' (known as "'''''Spark'''''" during development<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_004.mp3 '''HaloWaypoint.com —''' 343 Sparkcast <nowiki>#4</nowiki>]</ref>) is a [[first-person shooter]] video game and a remake of [[2001]]'s ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref name="waypoint01"/> The game features remastered graphics and textures, using assets from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Available with the game are [[List of "seven" references in the Halo series|seven]] multiplayer maps from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.<ref name="waypoint01"/> ''Anniversary'' is a part of [[343 Industries]]' 10-year anniversary celebration. | ||
==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
''Anniversary'' will include ''Halo Reach''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multiplayer with | ''Anniversary'' will include ''Halo Reach''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multiplayer with six remakes and one new [[Firefight]] map. | ||
*[[Beaver Creek]] ''remake'' | *''[[Beaver Creek]]'' remake | ||
*''[[Damnation]]'' remake | |||
*''[[Hang 'Em High]]'' remake | |||
*''[[Timberland]]'' remake<ref>http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076639</ref> | |||
==Trailers== | ==Trailers== | ||
=== | ===Announcement trailer=== | ||
{{main|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary | {{main|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary announcement trailer}} | ||
The Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary | The ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' announcement trailer was released on June 6, 2011. It showcases the differences between the original ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Anniversary''. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* | *[[Frank O'Connor]] has stated that [[terminal]]s will be found throughout the game.<ref name="waypoint01"/> These terminals will link the game's story to that of ''[[Halo 4]]''.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1173462p1.html IGN.com, E3 2011: Halo CE Anniversary - New Secrets for an Old Friend]</ref> | ||
*There will be a button configuration that will allow players to switch seamlessly between the graphics of the original 2001 title and the 2011 remake.<ref name="waypoint01"/> O'Connor stated the game will feature "a graphics layer running on top of the exact ''Halo: CE'' physics and gameplay engine, so it feels exactly like ''Halo''."<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-halo-4/714845| Frank O'Connor interview with Gametrailers.com]</ref> Gameplay mechanics from the original game | *There will be a button configuration that will allow players to switch seamlessly between the graphics of the original 2001 title and the 2011 remake.<ref name="waypoint01"/> O'Connor stated that the game will feature "a graphics layer running on top of the exact ''Halo: CE'' physics and gameplay engine, so it feels exactly like ''Halo''."<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-halo-4/714845| Frank O'Connor interview with Gametrailers.com]</ref> Gameplay mechanics from the original game, such as the [[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D pistol's]] three-shot kill, will be present as well. | ||
* | *According to O'Connor, [[John-117]]'s abnormally proportioned helmet from the announcement trailer was being fixed prior to the trailer's release, though it was not completed in time to appear in the final E3 trailer.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076456 '''Halo.Bungie.Org —''' Frankie's Back. With an update ;-)]</ref> | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 08:22, June 7, 2011
Template:Ratings Template:Game Infobox Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (known as "Spark" during development[1]) is a first-person shooter video game and a remake of 2001's Halo: Combat Evolved.[2] The game features remastered graphics and textures, using assets from Halo: Reach. Available with the game are seven multiplayer maps from Halo: Combat Evolved for Halo: Reach multiplayer.[2] Anniversary is a part of 343 Industries' 10-year anniversary celebration.
Multiplayer
Anniversary will include Halo Reach's multiplayer with six remakes and one new Firefight map.
- Beaver Creek remake
- Damnation remake
- Hang 'Em High remake
- Timberland remake[3]
Trailers
Announcement trailer
- Main article: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary announcement trailer
The Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary announcement trailer was released on June 6, 2011. It showcases the differences between the original Halo: Combat Evolved and Anniversary.
Trivia
- Frank O'Connor has stated that terminals will be found throughout the game.[2] These terminals will link the game's story to that of Halo 4.[4]
- There will be a button configuration that will allow players to switch seamlessly between the graphics of the original 2001 title and the 2011 remake.[2] O'Connor stated that the game will feature "a graphics layer running on top of the exact Halo: CE physics and gameplay engine, so it feels exactly like Halo."[5] Gameplay mechanics from the original game, such as the M6D pistol's three-shot kill, will be present as well.
- According to O'Connor, John-117's abnormally proportioned helmet from the announcement trailer was being fixed prior to the trailer's release, though it was not completed in time to appear in the final E3 trailer.[6]
Sources
- ^ HaloWaypoint.com — 343 Sparkcast #4
- ^ a b c d Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedwaypoint01 - ^ http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076639
- ^ IGN.com, E3 2011: Halo CE Anniversary - New Secrets for an Old Friend
- ^ Frank O'Connor interview with Gametrailers.com
- ^ Halo.Bungie.Org — Frankie's Back. With an update ;-)
