Halo 4's Spartan Ops - 50 missions free over 10 weeks

But but but MS are teh evils! MS never give anything away for free! LOL HALO REHASH LOL MORE OF THE SAME ENJOY YOUR UNORIGINAL IP EXCLUSIVE LEMMING SCUM, IM GOING TO GO AND PLAY JOURNEY INSTEAD MUCH MORE BETTERER IT IS!

^ Ahem, now with that out of the way, I guess I can begin my thread.

A Halo fanblog has seemingly got hold of juicy screenshots relating to Halo 4. Claming to have got information via Microsoft's Expertzone portal, several screenshots have emerged which provide some new details regarding MS's upcoming sequel:

Many more photos at the link:http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/06/new-halo-4-info-blowout-via-expertzone.html#more

So, what do you guys reckon? With the recent trend of 'Season Pass' pushing paid content onto gamers before a game has even released, it's definitely refreshing to see MS take something of a more consumer friendly approach (not that paid DLC is inherently bad) and provide decent amounts of after release support, alongside the traditional premium DLC.

Halo subscription service confirmed.

"New halo missions! Only $15/month!"

They are trying to do a Halo WoW thing.

It's more like holding back content for after release to try and get people to buy it as DLC after the initial free period. I guarantee you all the 'free' content will be ready to go before release day.JC_Spot

[QUOTE="JC_Spot"]It's more like holding back content for after release to try and get people to buy it as DLC after the initial free period. I guarantee you all the 'free' content will be ready to go before release day.Ravensmash

[QUOTE="Ravensmash"][QUOTE="JC_Spot"]It's more like holding back content for after release to try and get people to buy it as DLC after the initial free period. I guarantee you all the 'free' content will be ready to go before release day.JC_Spot

so they cut game content and then give it away for free?

This is basically Spec Ops from the Modern Warfare series only with a more awkward method of delivering the content. Why can't we just have all of the missions at launch ?? Also only 2 new vehicles ?? The more news that gets released for this game the more dissapointed I become.

This is basically Spec Ops from the Modern Warfare series only with a more awkward method of delivering the content. Why can't we just have all of the missions at launch ?? Also only 2 new vehicles ?? The more news that gets released for this game the more dissapointed I become.

SpiralSmile

so they cut game content and then give it away for free?

Harisemo

[QUOTE="SpiralSmile"]

This is basically Spec Ops from the Modern Warfare series only with a more awkward method of delivering the content. Why can't we just have all of the missions at launch ?? Also only 2 new vehicles ?? The more news that gets released for this game the more dissapointed I become.

Ravensmash

so they cut game content and then give it away for free?

Harisemo

so they cut game content and then give it away for free?

Harisemo

[QUOTE="Ravensmash"][QUOTE="JC_Spot"] So if Activision held back 4 COD maps from Black Ops 2 at launch, then released them as free DLC 3 weeks later you would praise them? I'm pretty sure that's what's going on here.JC_Spot

How do you know that Spartan Ops won't continue to be free? I was under the assumption that it would be.

[QUOTE="Ravensmash"][QUOTE="JC_Spot"] I think it's just the fact people know enough about Microsoft (and in general, the gaming industry) to know that 'free' content is never actually 'free'.JC_Spot

I agree. They could have easily put the 50 missions on the disc but they are holding it back so that when the subscription comes along it looks more appealing and less of a money grab. This is kind of like a free trail with an MMO.

[QUOTE="JC_Spot"][QUOTE="Ravensmash"] How is this not 'free'? Yes, it's episodic - but it's still 12 hours of free content with stuff releasing every day throughout the launch period. SpiralSmile

I agree. They could have easily put the 50 missions on the disc but they are holding it back so that when the subscription comes along it looks more appealing and less of a money grab. This is kind of like a free trail with an MMO.

Sounds like a really cool idea. It's like a TV show!

I always hated how people could finish a game in like one night.

This will be a great way to force people to pace themselves and savour the game.

Especially since they are free!

[QUOTE="JC_Spot"][QUOTE="Ravensmash"] How is this not 'free'? Yes, it's episodic - but it's still 12 hours of free content with stuff releasing every day throughout the launch period. SpiralSmile

I agree. They could have easily put the 50 missions on the disc but they are holding it back so that when the subscription comes along it looks more appealing and less of a money grab. This is kind of like a free trail with an MMO.

This is only good news.

So are they free forever or does it end after those 10 weeks? Also I'm confused on what Spartan Ops is to be honest, some people tell me it's a campaign, others tell me it's a co-op challenge games.

But this does seem like a good amount of content. But I don't have XBL so Halo 4 is pointless for me to own.

Sounds like a really cool idea. It's like a TV show!

I always hated how people could finish a game in like one night.

This will be a great way to force people to pace themselves and savour the game.

Especially since they are free!

Willy105

So are they free forever or does it end after those 10 weeks? Also I'm confused on what Spartan Ops is to be honest, some people tell me it's a campaign, others tell me it's a co-op challenge games.

But this does seem like a good amount of content. But I don't have XBL so Halo 4 is pointless for me to own.

ShadowMoses900

So are they free forever or does it end after those 10 weeks? Also I'm confused on what Spartan Ops is to be honest, some people tell me it's a campaign, others tell me it's a co-op challenge games.

But this does seem like a good amount of content. But I don't have XBL so Halo 4 is pointless for me to own.

ShadowMoses900

[QUOTE="JC_Spot"][QUOTE="Ravensmash"] How is this not 'free'? Yes, it's episodic - but it's still 12 hours of free content with stuff releasing every day throughout the launch period. SpiralSmile

I agree. They could have easily put the 50 missions on the disc but they are holding it back so that when the subscription comes along it looks more appealing and less of a money grab. This is kind of like a free trail with an MMO.

[QUOTE="SpiralSmile"]

[QUOTE="JC_Spot"] *Sigh* What I'm saying is the content is probably ready to go before release day, but they hold it back til after to appear generous to their fanbase. It's like on disk DLC, but it's free, in order to get people hooked on it before they start charging for it.thedork_knight

I agree. They could have easily put the 50 missions on the disc but they are holding it back so that when the subscription comes along it looks more appealing and less of a money grab. This is kind of like a free trail with an MMO.

Wait a minute...

What happened to the content on the disc?

Is DVD's limited capacity forcing them to release additional content over the Internet?

So they cut the game into pieces and they deliver it to you in a 10 week period and you lemmings think that you're getting things for free?? LOL no wonder M$ can rip you guys off so easily.kuraimen

[QUOTE="kuraimen"]So they cut the game into pieces and they deliver it to you in a 10 week period and you lemmings think that you're getting things for free?? LOL no wonder M$ can rip you guys off so easily.Ravensmash

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

So are they free forever or does it end after those 10 weeks? Also I'm confused on what Spartan Ops is to be honest, some people tell me it's a campaign, others tell me it's a co-op challenge games.

But this does seem like a good amount of content. But I don't have XBL so Halo 4 is pointless for me to own.

Ravensmash

Oh that's pretty cool. So it's kind of like a side story missions you can play, this will no doubt add more value to the game. I may not like Halo's gameplay as much as I do other FPS out there, but it definatley gives you the money's worth in content.

But I'm debating about getting a new 360 or not, or if it's worth getting XBL just for a few games. I don't really think XBL is worth the money but 360 has some good games, just can't decide yet. I don't know if Halo or Gears ect...are worth owning without XBL. Reach campaign got boring to me, so did Halo 3.

[QUOTE="Ravensmash"][QUOTE="kuraimen"]So they cut the game into pieces and they deliver it to you in a 10 week period and you lemmings think that you're getting things for free?? LOL no wonder M$ can rip you guys off so easily.kuraimen

So are they free forever or does it end after those 10 weeks? Also I'm confused on what Spartan Ops is to be honest, some people tell me it's a campaign, others tell me it's a co-op challenge games.

But this does seem like a good amount of content. But I don't have XBL so Halo 4 is pointless for me to own.

ShadowMoses900

Wait a minute...

What happened to the content on the disc?

Is DVD's limited capacity forcing them to release additional content over the Internet?

GamerwillzPS

Spartan Ops, since its announcement, was billed as episodic content. It's less to do with storage and more to with game design. Besides, Halo has traditionally been one of the, if not the most, content packed shooter on consoles.

It's an incentive for single players to continue playing after finishing the campaign the first week. I'm really confused as to how people are spinning this as negative.

Sounds good, but 50 missions = 12 hours? They must be very short missions.Ninja-Hippo

[QUOTE="Ravensmash"][QUOTE="kuraimen"]So they cut the game into pieces and they deliver it to you in a 10 week period and you lemmings think that you're getting things for free?? LOL no wonder M$ can rip you guys off so easily.kuraimen

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="Ravensmash"] This is in addition to the campaign/MP. Think of it as free daily DLC.Ravensmash

Normally additional content takes time to develop. If they're releasing it continually for 10 weeks after release it most certainly was already available.

Sounds good, but 50 missions = 12 hours? They must be very short missions.Ninja-Hippo

[QUOTE="Ravensmash"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] Any developer can do that if they just cut a bunch of things from the game before release and then release them the next day as DLC and claim it's free. They could have given that from the start and nobody would claim it to be free.kuraimen

Normally additional content takes time to develop. If they're releasing it continually for 10 weeks after release it most certainly was already available.

Sounds good, but 50 missions = 12 hours? They must be very short missions.Ninja-Hippo

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]Sounds good, but 50 missions = 12 hours? They must be very short missions.thedork_knight

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

So are they free forever or does it end after those 10 weeks? Also I'm confused on what Spartan Ops is to be honest, some people tell me it's a campaign, others tell me it's a co-op challenge games.

But this does seem like a good amount of content. But I don't have XBL so Halo 4 is pointless for me to own.

Ninja-Hippo

So can you still play season 1 after the 10 weeks? Or is it gone and you have to get the new one?

But this will keep the game fresh if they keep this going. Constantly having more content is a good thing to keep gamers interested. I just hope Halo 4 has a good campaign and they add some SP content.

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]Sounds good, but 50 missions = 12 hours? They must be very short missions.thedork_knight

Honestly, I don't like the idea of this.

Halo 4 probably have used all DVD's space, so they have to use DLC to push more content to my 20GB hard drive? No thanks, I'll give it a miss. Not good enough.

This goes to show just how necessary the Blu-ray is.