Europe and Japan Win This Round
December 8, 2008 35 Comments
Halo Wars scheduled release date of February 2009 is still standing for those in Japan and the Asia Pacific region (02.26.09) and also for those residing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (02.27.09). Gamers in the US, Canada, Mexico and South America however will be left holding their breath until March 3rd (why the Americas are getting it later than the rest of the world is anybody’s guess). Purchasing the $79.99 Limited Collector’s Edition will reward you with a special in-game “Honor Guard” Wraith, a graphic novel, six Leader cards and a “Spirit of Fire” patch along with early access to the Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack. As someone that does not plan on purchasing this game, I’m getting a little anxious about when the next batch of Halo 3 maps will be available to the general masses. As of right now, it’s just taking entirely too long. While I battle my extremely high levels of impatience, feel free to check out the complete press release after the jump.
Get suited up and ready for deployment! On March 3, “Halo Wars,” the action-based strategy game set in the iconic “Halo” universe and created exclusively for Xbox 360, will be available in stores nationwide. Internationally, “Halo Wars” will be available on the following dates:
* Japan and Asia Pacific: Feb. 26
* EMEA: Feb. 27
* Americas (US, Canada, Mexico and South America): March 3Pre-orders for “Halo Wars” are taking place at participating retailers nationwide now. Fans who pre-order will receive an exclusive in-game Warthog with flame decals. The Limited Collector’s Edition is also available and includes a special in-game “Honor Guard” Wraith, a graphic novel, six Leader cards and a “Spirit of Fire” patch. As an additional exclusive, LCE owners will get early access to the in-game “Halo 3” Mythic Map Pack for exciting new multiplayer action.
The Limited Collector’s Edition retails for an estimated retail price of $79.99, while the standard edition is available at $59.99. A first for a “Halo” franchise game, “Halo Wars” is rated “T” for Teen.
More information on “Halo Wars” can be found online at www.Xbox.com/HaloWars or www.HaloWars.com.
Source [Gamerscore News]
That is slightly disappointing…but it does give me a few extra days to pony up the cash.
I wonder why America (no, Im not an elitist) is getting it last…
Bummers.
score one to the butlers !
Funny…Something similar happened with Crackdown.
Funny considering no one will buy it in japan
Still up ur america bout time we got something beforehand
/Australia wins too.
Yay :D
WOOHOO!! …wait I’m not even getting it… ah well WOOHOO!
Dang it! The 26th is my birthday, and I was planning on getting myself a present. Grrr…
Saving the best for last
USA! USA! USA! We’re #1!
Well, why did we get Fable 2 after America? It’s made here.
Anyway, I preordered before the collector’s edition before I knew about the flame Hog, so I bloody well hope Gamestation is taking part in that.
wtf is a leader card?
The 26th is my birthday too, but I live in Europe :D
Ouch! LOL, …
That’s what leader cards are Pikmin. As if that helps any!
@ mb
It’s because of all the bitching on HBO. ;)
that helps none…i was hoping it would be something that goes with m halo board game!!
In the words of SSgt: Griggs, “Oh you gotta be shittin me!”
If Bungie releases these after Halo Wars gets out, Arrgh! Ive waited too long!
And, on top of this, I got the Red Ring of Death today! Son of a *****!
Gah, same thing with the Demo of NG2.
They want to get the audience that is less likely of buying it to see it first just to get their attention.
Game companies always love to toy with their biggest buyers and hold out on them.
So we get it five days before the Americas. Big deal.
It’s not nearly payback enough for getting the original Xbox and Halo CE four months after North America.
Whiny bastards. Lololololol.
We get stuff so late in australia, rockband came out less than a month ago…
This time America gets it late, Australia gets it first YAY!
Angel, a question. You said above, “As someone that does not plan on purchasing this game…” What is the reason you’re not planning on purchasing Halo Wars? Is it because you aren’t into RTS? Is it because of a loyalty to Bungie that you won’t buy a non-Bungie Halo game? Both of those are acceptable answers, IMHO. If it’s something else, I”m curious to know what it is.
Isn’t March 3 when the war ended in the Halo universe?
This couldn’t possibly be a coincidence.
HA, woo! We get something first for once! =D
It’s because of your first guess, RTS is not a genre that appeals to me. Unless Risk counts (LOL), I can’t remember the last one I’ve played … if I ever have. While I do love Halo, I won’t buy something that doesn’t interest me simply because it has Halo elements. I don’t play RPGs as well so if that Halo-themed one would have come to fruition, I wouldn’t have purchased that either. Just not my thing!
SO HAPPY!
finally the day is ours!
W00t aussieland gets something first.
Wait, it comes early? This tears it, I’m pre-ordering the collector’s edition. (I was gonna pre-order it anyways, but this news just astonishes me)
Finally, Australia gets a go
Pingback: Xboxic » Europe and Japan get Halo Wars Release Date Nod
Europe FTW!
Whoops, I didnt see the release date correctly. I thought at first the release date was a lot longer than 5 days. I can do with 5 days…
International:1
United Staes:2(for H3 and Halo:CE)
Youre gaining on us!
I thought this was going to be out like feb 2, i cant wait that long lol. And for mythic? If it comes out after HW that we may be looking at march break
Pingback: Friday Caption Fun, Round 29 « Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play
Pingback: I’m Such a Good Good Boy, I Just Need a New Toy « Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play