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Halo 3: How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of Play
Halo 3: How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of Play
Wired.com - August 21, 2007
Submitted by Lithium (11) at 11:54PM PST on September 19, 2007
Extensive article that shows how much research they have put into Halo 3 using human testers and new computer technology to track everything from eye and face movements while playing, to where, when, and how they just died. They also admit Halo 2 was rushed and unbalanced.
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2Lithium posted on Halo 3 (Xbox 360) at 11:58PM PST on September 19, 2007. RE: Halo 3: How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of Play@Lithium,
I read this article in the last issue of Wired... I'm not a Halo/Xbox/MS fan at all but it seems like Halo 3 is the one to rule them all. They tweaked everything, I mean everything in this game to get it just right. It's quite amazing really.[ Elite ] [ Level 22 ] [ Rank: 11 ]bids
10Lithium posted on Halo 3 (Xbox 360) at 11:54PM PST on September 19, 2007. Article: Halo 3: How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of PlayExtensive article that shows how much research they have put into Halo 3 using human testers and new computer technology to track everything from eye and face movements while playing, to where, when, and how they just died. They also admit Halo 2 was rushed and unbalanced.[ Elite ] [ Level 22 ] [ Rank: 11 ]
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One thing that bugs me about this article is how the writers lavish praise upon the team simply for balancing the game. Many great titles are released every single year and they aren't put out by luck. While some of their methods may be unique, play-testing isn't one of them and some of the comments in this article act as if Bungie has suddenly invented testing/balancing a game.
One thing is clear however...these developers love their project and are giving 110%. It would be amazing if all developers put as much hard work and dedication into each project they worked on. While Microsoft hasn't accomplished everything they've wanted to in the console arena, acquiring Bungie is easily one of the smartest moves they could have made.