Halo Reach Armor Effects

  You already know you'll be able to customize your Spartan. You already know you'll be able to customize your elite. Now, thanks to a recent interview with Joseph Tung, we've seen the way that elite or long-term players will be able to take this customization to a whole new, interactive level, thanks to Armor Effects.



Armor effects, which can be purchased in the Armory via a LOT of earned credits, will unlock various animations for your armor. Some examples of these are the grunt headshot party, which you can actually unlock for your own armor (so when someone shoots you in the head in a multiplayer match, your armor will spew confetti), and a lightning effect that animates on your armor.



We've got the list of the armor effects that have been revealed so far down below.



Grunt Birthday Party - 100,000 credits

When killed with a headshot in multiplayer, your head will explode in confetti.



Hearts - 200,000 credits

When you die, hearts will appear around your body.



Pestilence - 1,000,000 credits

Your armor will radiate a dark cloud of insects.



Lightning - 2,000,000 credits

Your armor will constantly radiate electricity.



This all sounds pretty cool, right? But did you check out those prices? Wow. Did anyone here consistently get more than, say, 500 credits per match during the Halo Reach Beta? At that rate you're looking at thousands of matches to unlock these things, which should keep them pretty unique.



Bungie has also said there will be more armor effects added later.

Overview Of All The Changes In Campaign Mode

    Bungie has announced that when the hotly hyped Halo: Reach hits shelves next month, not only will the Firefight mode get matchmaking support, but the campaign will too.
Wait, what? Yes. When you pick up your copy of Reach on September 14, you’ll be able to enlist the help of a random soldier and fight across the game’s entire campaign.
For reference, Halo 3 didn’t include campaign matchmaking (much to my annoyance). You could hop into a game with an Xbox Live friend, but you couldn’t search for a buddy. Also, Halo games on Legendary difficulty are notoriously difficult and the decision to include  matchmaking for campaign will make sure no one has to play alone.

     As with any Halo game, the excitement surrounding Halo: Reach is huge. But this installment is especially significant. It could be Bungie's last Halo game, as Microsoft owns the Halo brand and Bungie just signed a 10-year deal with Activision to create an entirely new series. Also, like Halo 3: ODST, the story is based on occurrences that do not involve Master Chief. This shouldn't be too surprising, considering the Halo universe has been rapidly expanding since the break-out popularity of the first game. In preparation for Reach, we've read the books, scoured the comics, and watched the anime to bring you a few facts about the Halo Universe that might have escaped you.

A Rebel Spartan

During the Spartan II project on the planet Reach, some candidates did not fare well during the augmentation process. One of these was Soren-066, who was made incredibly strong by the enhancements fed into his body, but also left irreparably deformed. Soren was rejected by the Spartan program and left to a desk job. His feeling of uselessness and resentment lead him to join insurrectionists in a plot against the UNSC. In the chaos that follows, Sorren escapes a UNSC camp, but is shot down over the forest. Because his body is never recovered, its possible that he continued to live in the wilderness of Reach.

Elite Elites

In one of the short stories from the Halo Universe we briefly encounter a group of Elites, or Sangheili, that use red energy swords and wear complete sets of armor, including full face guards. This equipment appears to be reserved for the special-forces wing of the Elites and is described as easily detecting and taking down cloaked Spartan IIIs. Whether or not there is an official class of Elite soldiers above the golden-armored Elite Zealots that appeared in the other Halo games remains to be seen. We'll likely find out this fall.

Spartan IIIs Are Nuts

Cigar-chomping Sergeant Major Avery Johnson is perhaps the best known Spartan I, and of course Master Chief is the ultimate hero of the Spartan II program. However, we still have yet to experience the very different Spartan IIIs in a game. What we do know is that the Spartan III program was initiated without the knowledge or consent of Dr. Halsey, who devised the Spartan II recruitment parameters. While taking in eligible candidates the psych profiles were pretty much ignored. This means that Spartan IIIs are more likely to fight through an impossible situation, or take on a suicide mission. It also means that some of them are slightly off-kilter mentally.

Spartan IIIs are also outfitted with experimental technology. We've already seen armor powers like the hologram drop, jet pack, and sprint. The books also allude to upgraded visors that have improved zoom and vision modes that can detect camouflaged Elites. All but one member of Noble team in Halo: Reach is a Spartan III, so we'll get up close and personal with the latest UNSC fighting machines very soon.

A Second Human Faction

Before the arrival of the Covenant the humans were involved in a civil war between the inner and outer colonies. One particularly fierce group of insurrectionists disappeared after a number of encounters with the UNSC. They returned on one occasion with heavily modified craft to aid against the Covenant. The best guess about the goals of this splinter cell of humans is that they are establishing human existence outside of known space to ride out the war and the threat from the Flood. There's a long-shot possibility that Admiral Cole (the originator of The Cole Protocol) managed to escape death in his final confrontation with the Covenant and has joined this group.

Cortana is Dying

Dr. Halsey is the genius responsible for the Spartan II program and the woman behind the existence of Cortana. She made the AI in her own image and like all "smart" artificial intelligence systems Cortana is capable of expanding her abilities and knowledge base. However, after a period of seven years she will amass too much knowledge to properly index all of it and will shut down. This is called rampancy and effectively signals the death of an AI.

Master Chief Was at the Battle of Reach

During the battle of Reach there is a critical mission led by Master Chief to secure data from a space dock just above the planet. The Chief is joined by a small team of Spartans in accomplishing this task just before he escapes aboard the Pillar of Autumn and lands on the original Halo from Halo: Combat Evolved. One of Bungie's big unveils at E3 2010 was space combat, indicating that running into Master Chief is a distinct possibility as the battle on Reach rages on the ground and in the air.



GametypeRPG game like Fable. Moving on, Halo Reach has so many elements that it can present you with each day and the life of this game as far as matchmaking will be everliving.The Best game of 2010, Halo Reach, is now available at two distinct locations online: Below on Amazon where in addition to Reach you receive $20.00 extra credit in Amazon Credit and at Microsoft where in lies the best deal on the web.

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Status Of Halo Reach: Almost Finished

  We all can't wait to turn on our new Xbox 360 Elites, Slim, Pro, or if you actually got a Xbox 360 that has lasted you throughout Halo 3 and more , than you are pretty fortunate. As we all know, the Beta definitely had a few glitches and needed revisions. One of these bugs hat  Bungie took and smashed was the power of the vehicles. Bungie first  beefed up the power and resistance of most of the vehicles, especially the lame banshee that seemed to have the power equivalence to a ghost only. No, Bungie was not  going to disappoint you. They also changed the glitch of the vehicles exploding on their own and now they only explode from direct player damage. Another hole to fill was some kind of common weapon that could replace the versatility and prominence of the BR. As of now, Bungie has introduced a sweet sub-machine gun that is as deadly as it looks:

 Amped Up SMG

  Yes Halo hopefuls, the rapid fire SMG has transferred from Halo 3 to Halo Reach. But, in Reach, it is twice as powerful and still holds the deadly ability to blind your opponent in a blaze of fire,  leaving his Aime jacked up. One of my favorite weapons to use in Narrows in Halo 3: dual-wield SMG'S. Why? Because it could take down all other weapons on the map at will [BR, Sniper Rifle, And  Assault Rifle]. I assure you this gun packs lethal ability and will be a nice addition to the spread of close encounter weapons already introduced in Halo Reach.


   As for the Armory of  Spartans, we can now pimp our own player. You can customize ten parts of the armor [no I don't know if crotch is available for customization]! However, I know that the Spartan Armor looks baller and my personal favorite is the grenadier [not to mention the grenade launcher as the starting weapon]! So, Here's a list of the classifications of Spartan Armor starting with the beginning armor and increasing in classification all the way to Recon:

Hazop

Grenadier

EOD Permutation Armor

1. COC
2. ODST
3. Hazop
4. EOD
5. Operator
6. Grenadier
7. Air Assault
8. Scout
9. EVA
10. Miltary Police
11. COB
12. Base
13. UA/CNM
14. LBRN/HWL
15. Recon

Military Police Armor

Multi-Threat UA Armor

EVA

Recon

  Air Assault

ODST

 

   Every gamer has his or her own unique reputation [whether be it good or bad] that sets them apart from the other members in their party and on their friends list. Whether it's a respectable trait , such as: being an ace with the sniper, honing the spartan laser, being king of the Br changed DMR, master of stealth and gamer IQ, warthog driver, warthog gunner, stick artist, rocket whore, camper, team Br Man, or simply just an overall consummate gamer.  Or rather not , such as, kill stealer, joker that never locks it down, guy that always charges alone and is overly aggressive, tendency to never come through in the clutch, or just a pure social player. However you mark yourself up, it reflects on your service record. Yes, like in Halo 3, there is a service record that is available to the Xbox live community that displays your bio, statistics, and whatever else that defines you as a gamer. Now, only in Halo Reach there is a more direct way of setting players apart; by their top commendations. Whether you are a good sniper, good Kill-To-Death-Ratio-, or have earned a lot of the achievements this will show up as one of your top commendation. So, snipers will be marked as snipers, Br tact men will be seen as formidable killers, and you will get a clear label as a Halo Reach gamer from your top commendations. 

     

   Only three weeks to the most anticipated game [no not COD black ops releasing September 6th] of the decade Halo Reach comes available to the gaming community. So, prepare yourself. Here's a list of what you should have to be fully prepared for some hardcore gaming with no interruptions come release day:

 

Halo Reach is going to be Available In 30 Days!!!Yes, that's right so I'm going to tell you when you should pre-order yours, if you haven't. Where to pre-order Halo Reach. And What each exclusive package contains and the prices of each. So Halo fans, This is what you should do to get ready for Halo Reach:

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1. Stop Playing Halo 3! By continuing to play Halo 3 you are only wasting your time and ours by not finding out more about Halo Reach and how to pre-order it. Forget about every strategy or maneuver in Halo 3. In Halo Reach, there are completely different controls and the ninja and other BR tactics are none existent. So, MLG players. Get ready to transition to other objectives like stockpile, invasion, generator defense, headhunter, or CTF. That's right, the DMR is a single shot weapon and is fair to all people for mastering it, so no more getting four-shotted by a MLG player continuously. The DMR can kill an opponent via a four-shot but it can't shoot nearly as fast as the BR in Halo 3. No MLG, only cool objective games in Halo Reach.
2.  Pre-order You Copy of Halo Reach NOW because the fastest, cheapest way to get your copy is online via Microsoft Store: [automatic elite premium armor when ordering from Microsoft online]
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Xbox 360 Wireless Headset

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Product Features

• Features all the functionality of the Wireless Headset, a distinctive silver color and artwork created by Bungie that was inspired by Halo: Reach, the blockbuster prequel to the award-winning Halo trilogy.
• The Best-Selling Headset on the Market. 
• Best quality for the price, rated number one on headset review sites.

4. Buy Halo 3: ODST

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Halo 3: ODST is a standalone expansion for Halo 3 that for the cost of 30 USD includes 2 discs that features all DLC packs and a new multiplayer mode. ODST is a whole new campaign about an ODST squad in the ruins of New Mombasa during the events of Halo 2. You can buy it at Microsoft Or Amazon for only 30 dollars now:

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Halo Reach is a prequel to the main Halo trilogy and takes place before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved. Halo Reach is a completely new game due out fall of 2010 and it campaign is based on the defense of planet Reach.The Storyline Features the last battle between the Spartans And Covenant For Earth.Anyways, by buying Halo 3:ODST you're discontinuing Halo 3, which will be beneficial toward your speed of acclimation to Halo Reach and you're playing a new and exciting plot-line with some new features.

4. Reserve Your Halo Reach Copy At Best Buy

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5. Pre-Order The Halo Reach Limited Or Legendary Edition From Best Buy Where You Get:


From Amazon:

Halo Reach Limited Edition [80 dollars]

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• Fastest shipping arrival time
• Cheapest Prices
• Ability To use gift cards and personalize your copy

Or At Best Buy Where The Incentives Are:

1.  If you reserve a copy of the limited or legendary editions you will receive three months of Xbox Live Gold for free.
2. Reserve a standard copy of Reach and you get one month for free. 
3. They also throw in 500 Reward Zone points as well as an extra incentive just in case that matters to you.

Product Features

Edition: Limited Edition

• Game Disc in custom case modeled after a recovered ONI data module
• A custom in-game Elite armor set for use in Reach's multiplayer modes
• Artifact Bag containing a brand-new piece of the extended Halo universe: The personal notes and documents of the creator of the SPARTAN program: Dr. Catherine Halsey
• Dr. Halsey's ONI Security Badge
• Embroidered Spartan II Patch

Product Features

Edition: Legendary Edition

Halo Reach Legendary Edition

• Noble Team statue expertly crafted by the artisans at McFarlane Toys. Individually molded and hand-painted
• UNSC-themed custom packaging
• An exclusive in-game Spartan armor effect
• Complete contents of the Halo: Reach Limited Edition, including: ONI data module box, Dr. Halsey’s Journal, Embroidered Spartan II patch, Dr. Halsey’s ONI Badge, and the Limited Edition Elite in-game armor

Play And Charge Kit On Xbox 360 Controller

6. Get A Play-n-Charge-Kit So you don't run out of battery power come September 14, 2010.

   Imagine yourself putting  in Halo Reach for the first time so excited about your new armor that you can hardly take a slurp of that diet coke, and then as you're getting into true "gamer euphoria" your controller goes out. You look down at your controller and there's no light. Your batteries failed you. A guaranteed way to never have your controller lose power and become disconnected during Matchmaking ,or while you're gaming in general, is to buy a play-n-charge kit. These are lifesavers for your pocket book and your gaming reputation. You never have to worry about buying batteries again. They charge while you play and NEVER Go Out. Get yours here Starting At $7.58  [Now comes in red, black, and green]
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7. When The Game Changes so has to your gaming gear. Halo Reach is bringing the intensity of gaming to the world and you better come equipped and ready to play. The perfect compliment to your play and charge kit is a gamer-optimized Halo Reach Wireless Controller. This boss features grip indentations specifically designed for better aiming, grip, and comfort taking your gaming to another zip code! This is the latest design and technology in Gaming controllers all available for you to excel at Halo Reach to your potential. Get Yours Here, Again at Amazon where you'll find the best price and fastest shipping time.

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8. Have trouble finding a valid reason to buy a larger, flat-screen TV, plasma TV, Or LCD TV? Well, now you have one. Study shows [This is a legit study] that gamers who played with a 37 Inch-42 Inch LCD TV performed better than gamers who played on smaller TVs [around 24 inches]   and those who played on plasma TVs. LCD TVs size 30 inches to 40 inches are the best to game on because:

• They are cheaper than plasma TVs
• Better contrast/brightness
• No glare
• evenly lighted
• Better graphics

So, Don't worry about the expenditure of buying a LCD TV. You can find a quality one, as described above, for around 400 dollars [On Ebay Less]
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9. Buy a sleeker, More Halo Reach Friendly Xbox 360:

• You need more memory sopace
• you need better connection and technology
• Prevent all problems
• Order a Halo Reach Console Bundle [Cheapest option combined]

1. The Xbox 360 Elite
2. The Xbox 360 4 GB With Kinect
3. The Xbox 360 250GB Console
4. The Xbox 360 Pro  4 Gb refurbished [170 dollars]

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10. Clean- Out, redesign, and upgrade your Gaming Room:

   That's right. Take out the vacuum cleaner and wipe off your console, controllers, and TV. The best prevention from your Xbox 360 form retaining the Three Rings of Death is to always keep your gaming environment as cool, and clean as possible [trust me, I figured it out the hard way].This means dusting your room and clearing it all form lint, dust, and floating debris that can harm the function of your Xbox 360, and ultimately mark the terminal end of your gaming. Always, keep your Xbox 360 off your rug, because debris can just openly float right inside those crevices in your Xbox 360 Shell and cause you big problems in the future. Is it worth it to ya to have a cleaner, better smelling, overall flattering gaming experience just for a hour a month to clean-up your gaming room? I mean, really all it takes is putting the Xbox 360 on top of a table or placing it in a self-cooling fan stand [bought one after my 1st Xbox 360  my old one   lapsed terminal due to overheating] . Better yet, save yourself the chores and just buy a fan stand for your Xbox 360, trust me: well worth the investment:   http://astore.amazon.com/haloreach-beta-updates-preorders-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=82

11.Save Some Money:

We all know gaming can be an expensive hobby but we all have to have our cigarettes[ That's not a pun, I'm comparing the addict level of gaming to smoking]!!So, cancel that Netflix membership of 10 dollars per month and switch to buying from your local Redbox where all DVD's are only one dollar.The point is, you don't want to miss your car payment just because you purchased Halo Reach, so find the best deals[ Amazon.com] and forget all of the rest. The main thing you should be worried about is not breaking the bank not if you purchase recon armor for 150 dollars!! So go, on order your Halo Reach Copy  smartly from Amazon While There Still Available: http://astore.amazon.com/haloreach-beta-updates-preorders-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=1: