Halo Wars Preview

Halo Wars should need no introduction. However, here are a few details about the game just to remind you of why Halo Wars will be a must have game for 2009. Halo Wars is a new strategy game based on the incredible Halo universe. In the campaign mode, you will command the armies of the UNSC warship "Spirit of Fire" against the Covenant. The game takes place in an early period of the Halo universe and players will experience events leading up to the original Halo title. Guided a spirited artificial intelligence persona Serina, gamers will direct legions of UNSC soldiers, Scorpions, Warthogs and other units. Gamers can also utilize ancient Forerunner technology, which can be found hidden throughout the battlefield.

In Halo Wars multiplayer mode, gamers can also take control of the Covenant forces via the New Xbox Experience. The new XBOX Experience will support up to 6 players in multiplayer mode. The Covenant uses an arsenal of new and familiar units such as Grunts, Ghosts, Elites and even Scarabs to defeat foes on the battlefield. Strategic-minded players who react well under pressure will emerge victorious.

Most strategy games are originally designed for the PC and then transferred over to consoles at a later date. This transfer does not always succeed due to difficulties in transitioning from keyboard controls to a console controller. This will not be a problem with Halo Wars! Created from the ground up for the Xbox 360 console and controller, Halo Wars is being developed by the real-time strategy developer Ensemble Studios. By designing the game exclusively for the XBOX 360, the designers have created a game where players can easily command and manage powerful armies and engage in epic battles intuitively and effortlessly.

Halo Wars is going to be available in a both a standard version and a Halo Wars limited collectors edition. The collectors edition will include a few extras, such as three Halo Wars maps, the Halo Wars: Genesis graphic novel, access to the Honor Guard Wraith, six leader cards and a Halo Wars patch. Plus, if you place a pre-order with Amazon for either the standard or collectors edition, you will receive a free exclusive Warthog vehicle with flame decals. Pretty kick ass!

Halo Wars will release on March 3rd, so place a pre-order now and be one of the first to experience a new way of interacting with the Halo universe. Want to know more, check out this cool Halo Wars trailer.