A demo for the upcoming game Halo Wars was released on Xbox Live on February 5, 2009. The full game is scheduled for release on March 3, 2009.Joystiq: Halo Wars Demo Coming to Xbox Live on Feb. 5 (January 7, 2009)
About the Game
Developed by Ensemble Studios, rather than Bungie, Halo Wars is a very different game from the other Halo games. Though it takes place in the same universe and features many familiar characters and vehicles, Halo Wars is a real-time strategy game, rather than a first-person shooter. Players will control entire armies at a time rather than just one character. The game is designed to bring some fresh perspectives to the series and allow new heroes to emerge.The game was built from the ground up for the Xbox 360 so the developers promise an intuitive control scheme and a beautiful game.
Ensemble Studios is no stranger to the RTS genre, having developed the critically acclaimed Age of Empires series of games. Unfortunately, the studio is set to shut down after completing Halo Wars. The studio had been in business for 12 years.Official Site: Halo Wars
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Two campaign missions
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One multiplayer map
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Demo release date
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Game release date
March 3, 2009
