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    Halo: Reach

    Game » consists of 13 releases. Released Sep 14, 2010

    A prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved, chronicling one of the most cataclysmic events of the Halo Universe through the eyes of a squad of Spartan super-soldiers known as Noble Team. It is also the last game in the series developed by Bungie.

    This Is A Poor Excuse For A Halo: Reach Preview

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    #51  Edited By EasyPeasey

    Hahahahahha this is why i love this website. I appreciate the honesty.

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    #52  Edited By GoodKn1ght
    @twosided said:
    " Well it seems that Reach is in fact a Halo game.  The fact that nothing else about it stands out is a little disappointing, but I suppose not surprising.  Iterative sequels put money in the bank - I guess we should be thankful if one or two a year end up breaking new ground. "
    That is not at all what he is saying....he is saying that he can't remember the which two levels are the ones he could talk about, like they said you can only talk about level c and level e but he doesn't remember which one of those levels they were because he wasn't paying attention to the names....your right though it probably plays like halo, because it is halo, thats how halo is. I'm just saying read a bit more carefully.
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    #53  Edited By Nytrik

    I like the written form of your distress. It pleases me greatly. 

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    #54  Edited By selbie

    The name always makes me think of a new line of toothbrushes :S
     http://www.reachbrand.com/

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    #55  Edited By Dragon_Puncher

    That was great. Thanks Jeff, oddly enough I don't feel like a need to read another Halo: Reach preview now.. 
      
    Must have been that serious information blow-out going on here.     

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    #56  Edited By Coombs

    Honestly, This is almost all I need in a preview that doesn't have any video. 
    The only thing you left out were the words " I ____ it." (Enjoyed, Hated, Was Bored With...) 
     
    If you can't give away alot of info just give me your opinion, I enjoyed the read,  
    But couldn't tell if you liked the game or just felt like it is what it is and not much more.

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    #57  Edited By DevWil

    serious question:  why post this instead of just not posting anything? 
     
    i have no investment in getting coverage of this game, just legitimately curious.

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    #58  Edited By Chris2KLee

    Should have bought "My Notebook: Carbon". Would have solved your note problem.

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    #59  Edited By DystopiaX
    @Coombs said:
    " Honestly, This is almost all I need in a preview that doesn't have any video. The only thing you left out were the words " I ____ it." (Enjoyed, Hated, Was Bored With...)  If you can't give away alot of info just give me your opinion, I enjoyed the read,  But couldn't tell if you liked the game or just felt like it is what it is and not much more. "
    Well seeing as his second bullet point was "I enjoy the guns followed by melee approach", substitute "it" for everything past the second word and you can conclude that Jeff feels that: 
    a. This still feels like Halo (since he's mentioning the approach of previous games) 
    b. He enjoyed it. 
     
    Sorry if I came out as patronizing, it's late and I was taught to patronize in explanatory essays from an early age. No offense was intended.
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    #60  Edited By Green_Incarnate

    No biggie. The beta already convinced me to buy this game. I should just experience the campaign for myself.

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    #61  Edited By 02sfraser

    I read that tweet and had a wee chuckle. I just thought the game didn't make a big impression on you. Guess the moral of the story is stay away from Jeff Gerstmann previews

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    #62  Edited By rjpelonia

    This is my favorite Halo write-up ever.

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    #63  Edited By papercut

    Oh Jeff.

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    #64  Edited By FlyingRat
    @DevWil said:
    " serious question:  why post this instead of just not posting anything?  i have no investment in getting coverage of this game, just legitimately curious. "
    Because it's Giant Bomb.com
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    #65  Edited By Kajaah117
    @Chris2KLee said:
    " Should have bought "My Notebook: Carbon". Would have solved your note problem. "
    He's holding out for "My Notebook: Shift."  
     
    They'll never recapture the charm of "My Notebook: Most Wanted" though.
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    #66  Edited By PhatSeeJay
    @LunarAura:  I'm quite certain, in this case, that Jeff played the game at their studio so I'm pretty sure that doesn't matter here. But if you sign an NDA to bring a product with you home you get a certain responsibility to uphold it, even if it means threatening your homie with certain death if he sees something he shouldn't. The dude hasn't signed that agreement, but you have so if they trace a leak of information online back to him and then you, then it's you that burn regardless.
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    #67  Edited By G0rd0nFr33m4n
    @DevWil said:
    " serious question:  why post this instead of just not posting anything?  i have no investment in getting coverage of this game, just legitimately curious. "
    He probably posted this because everyone was like "OMG Jeff hated the new Halo GAMEZ" followed by a stoned "WAAAAA" and Jeff just wanted to be clear. 
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    #68  Edited By JJWeatherman

    Interesting article Jeff. Stuffed to the rafters with interesting facts about Reach.  :P

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    #69  Edited By Xeiphyer
    @G0rd0nFr33m4n said:
    " @DevWil said:
    " serious question:  why post this instead of just not posting anything?  i have no investment in getting coverage of this game, just legitimately curious. "
    He probably posted this because everyone was like "OMG Jeff hated the new Halo GAMEZ" followed by a stoned "WAAAAA" and Jeff just wanted to be clear.  "
    Plus people are wondering where the coverage for the game is since other sites have posted some stuff about it.
     
    Its much better to tell somebody why something isn't there instead of just not telling them anything and leaving them in the dark. Jeff is just taking responsibility for sucking at having a memory.
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    #70  Edited By KarateKid

    I don't care one bit about halo: reach. But this article was still entertaining to read, which is why I love giantbomb.

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    #71  Edited By foggel

    Obviously this means that the game is boring. Obviously.

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    #72  Edited By mau64

    It's a halo game, it will be fun i'm sure.

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    #73  Edited By Hilbert

    Wait.. Is this a test?
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    #74  Edited By MrXD

    All the matter is to me that I just play the game and nothing else

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    #75  Edited By Jimbo

    You've effectively built a mini-game into your job.  Respect.  This is just another reason why life needs quick saves.

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    #76  Edited By pisk
    @Xeiphyer said:

    " @G0rd0nFr33m4n said:

    " @DevWil said:
    " serious question:  why post this instead of just not posting anything?  i have no investment in getting coverage of this game, just legitimately curious. "
    He probably posted this because everyone was like "OMG Jeff hated the new Halo GAMEZ" followed by a stoned "WAAAAA" and Jeff just wanted to be clear.  "
    Plus people are wondering where the coverage for the game is since other sites have posted some stuff about it.  Its much better to tell somebody why something isn't there instead of just not telling them anything and leaving them in the dark. Jeff is just taking responsibility for sucking at having a memory. "
    Also people already knew that he will be playing the game from the hint from I Love Mondays.
     
    I actually don't like reading previews on games I know I will play, but the headline grabed my attention and I started reading with intend to stop when he starts describing the game. Never stopped.  I miss this kind of personal writing now when most of the news are written by interns.
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    #77  Edited By Soap

    Love it, at this point this is almost perfect Halo coverage.

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    #78  Edited By smokepants

    I'm here for the personalities, not the reviews/previews. I think Jeff in particular tends to overestimate or underestimate games more than he hands out fair assessments.

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    #79  Edited By MachoFantastico

    While I do occasionally appreciate previews, I usually don't care so I wouldn't worry about it Jeff.  
     
    Plus seriously, does Halo: Reach need a preview? We know it's fecking Halo. 

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    #80  Edited By Scratch

    Well atleast you're being honest about it.

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    #81  Edited By CletusTheFoetus

    thats it. i'm not going to buy halo rea....no wait I am.

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    #82  Edited By m0nty

    My interest in Halo Reach just piqued.  I expect it's all downhill from this point.

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    #83  Edited By xrolfx

    This preview completely unsold me on Halo: Reach. Not gonna get it anymore. 
     
     
     
    Ok, I'm kidding, I don't give a fuck about this game anyway.

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    #84  Edited By Grissefar

    It's no problem, Jeff :) Written previews are generally uninteresting anyways - maybe because of the legal handcuffs. This article was more interesting.
     
    I hope you keep on not taking notes, for reviews at least since it reflects how 100% of consumers play a game. Remembering the stuff not worth remembering would only lead to higher-than-deserved review scores.

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    #85  Edited By DaSoul

    Halo:Reach-Farm Simulator 2011:Cowz all up in your futures edition vol. 2 collectors edition,featuring the GiantBomb crew as preorder bonuses includes a free Halo:Reach patented can of urine.
     
    So um yeah,GOTY 2010. But not really.

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    This is why I come to Giantbomb xD
    I mean multiple sites have had this preview time and I could read the same story 5 times all over the web.
    But this is just gold xD

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    #87  Edited By Demonstride

    Greatest article ever, I've already read the preview on Joystiq so I don't care if Jeff doesn't remember, but this is amazing.

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    #88  Edited By Blueblur1

    Classic Jeff. LOL
     
    I'm sure you'll take notes when you get back to the San Francisco review event today, Jeff. ;)

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    #89  Edited By ptys

    First "thing" I've read in a while on GB, need to do it more. Really getting excited about Reach, will be my first play-on-release Halo. Have no idea about the story, Halo Legends is a good appetiser to get the excitement level up if you haven't seen it.

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    #90  Edited By c1337us
    @Jeff said:
    " @Nyro said:
    " Halo "
    Thank you for your insightful contribution. "
    Almost as insightful as the preview. Almost.
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    #91  Edited By Verge

     This is why its nice to be your own boss. Imagine sending a guy to preview one of the hottest games of the season and he returns slightly confused, muttering things about not being able to remember. :) Thankfully I have a great appreciation for honest. I prefer this than a half assed preview and it reaffirms my trust in the site. Jeff have you considered investing in a dictaphone? Might be useful, faster than writing. Plus it looks cool.

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    #92  Edited By JBird

    ha ha brilliant preview! normally i get the feeling with other game sites that previews are jam packed full of positives its as if they are scared to judge a game before release. This is the most down to earth thing ive read in ages! "probably good, can't remember" nice one jeff!
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    #93  Edited By Fontan
    @Jeff said:
    " @Nyro said:
    " Halo "
    Thank you for your insightful contribution. "

    Touché.
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    #94  Edited By ProfessorEss
    @c1337us said:
    " @Jeff said:
    " @Nyro said:
    " Halo "
    Thank you for your insightful contribution. "
    Almost as insightful as the preview. Almost. "
    Haha, well played.
     
    Funny reading all around.
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    #95  Edited By blacklab

    Sounds like he had fun. Works for me.

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    #96  Edited By gbrading

    Jeff, I am shocked. Not taking notes? Not writing in shorthand? Not having a dictaphone at the ready? I have a feeling that stuff is covered in Games Journalism 101. I am shocked I tell you. :P 
     
    Still, well done for admitting the truth. We forgive you. :)
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    #97  Edited By hockeymask27
    @Scratch said:
    " Well atleast you're being honest about it. "


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    #98  Edited By damodar

    Sometimes Jeff's  inability to parse and store level names is just a cigar... wait...

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    #99  Edited By Dingofighter

    I want to play Halo: Reach now, awesome preview Jeff! 
    But seriously, memory leaks are never good...

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