For a lot of console gamers today the love affair with Halo started on the original Xbox with Halo: Combat Evolved. And a major reason for buying the 360 was gaining the ability to paly another Halo game only this time in HD.

Well, if you miss the original, or still have an Xbox hooked up just to play it, November can’t come soon enough for you. Joystiq has learned that not only is the game being remade for the 360, it will be released on November 15 in time for the tenth anniversary of the original release date.

Unlike the HD packs PS3 owners have been enjoying recently, this Halo remake has gone back to the drawing board. Visuals will be 1080p, supported by brand new art assets, and 3D will be an option if you have a supporting TV. The game will be the same, but it will look new for 2011, not like a 2001 update. Multiplayer is also thought to be getting an update to replace the original’s two-player split-screen with Xbox Live online matches.
The alleged developer behind the release? New Jersey based Saber Interactive who worked on Timeshift. Further details such as the inclusion of multiplayer or cooperative campaign are still being said to be "worked out". The game is scheduled for a November 15th, 2011 release. This would mark the ten year anniversary of the launch of the original Xbox console and Halo: Combat evolved which was a first day release.


http://www.geek.com/articles/games/halo-combat-evolved-remake-expected-november-15-2011024/

Posted: Feb 04, 2011 10:20 am