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Topic started by bagels on April 14, 2010. Last post by ALTF4_FOR_COLORS 1 year, 9 months ago.
Post by bagels (240 posts) See mini bio
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Microsoft is finally shutting down the Xbox Live service for original console games, which means this is the last night for Halo 2 online play. I had some incredible memories of playing that game online — it was definitely a different online atmosphere in Live's early days. So, who'll be giving Halo 2 a send-off tonight? 
 
I put a 48-hour gold voucher onto my XBLive ID (HorribleFanfare), so feel free to add me and perhaps we can get in a few games this evening.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Fish_Face_McGee (1,195 posts) See mini bio
I'll definitely be up in some Halo 2 later.  GT: Fish Face McGee
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by MonkeyGekko (444 posts) See mini bio
I won't be playing because I don't own any games, but I will be watching Giant Bombs send off feature if that counts as a send off.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by ZombiePie (278 posts) See mini bio
I'll watch the send off on Giant Bomb but I don't have any of the "classic games on Xbox Live anymore.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by ALTF4_FOR_COLORS (128 posts) See mini bio
I'll probably jump on Star Wars Battlefront 2 and see if there are any decent rooms going.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by intoblivion (790 posts) See mini bio
Ill be on Halo 2, gamertag: YeOldBacon
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by bagels (240 posts) See mini bio
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@ALTF4_FOR_COLORS: Good call. I totally forgot I had that game, to be honest, and I'm a little sad I didn't break it out. 
 
So how'd everyone's last night go? I went over to a friend's house, only to find their router/modem combo was on the fritz. I really did consider tethering my paltry 500Mb data plan just to get on LIVE for a few games , but decided I'd rather not take out a sizeable bank loan at this point in my life. Sigh. 
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by MonkeyGekko (444 posts) See mini bio
Well I watched the Giant Bomb 2 hour send off. But since the XML didn't wanna go offline, I ended up watching the guys play for 6 hours and 20 minutes until they called it. Quiet fun though I have to say.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by intoblivion (790 posts) See mini bio
is still going strong
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Berserk (382 posts) See mini bio
That was epic, watching for so long. So its still going strong.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by AhmadMetallic (75 posts) See mini bio
@MonkeyGekko said:

" I won't be playing because I don't own any games "

@MonkeyGekko said: 

" because I don't own any games "

@MonkeyGekko said: 

"  don't own any games "

   
@MonkeyGekko said: 

"  own any games "

   
@MonkeyGekko said: 

"  any games "

   
My god.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Disgaeamad (3 posts) See mini bio
That 6 hour stream was amazing and horrifying at the same time. I ended up collapsing like 2 hours after it ended. 
 
Maybe we can do the same again tonight!
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by ZombiePie (278 posts) See mini bio
The GiantBomb video was the best send off for Original Xbox Live possible. I loved every minute of it.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by MonkeyGekko (444 posts) See mini bio
@AhmadMetallic: Haha lol. Don't worry I meant games for the original Xbox. I do in fact own a lot of games.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by AhmadMetallic (75 posts) See mini bio
@MonkeyGekko said:

" @AhmadMetallic: Haha lol. Don't worry I meant games for the original Xbox. I do in fact own a lot of games. "

@MonkeyGekko said:

"  own a lot of games. "

*puts gun down slowly*    
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Berserk (382 posts) See mini bio
Halo 1 and 2 were the only games which i enjoyed playing on xbox live, the other games were ok. It makes you think that one day the xbox 360 live function may be shut down as well.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Binman88 (445 posts) See mini bio
@Berserk said:
" Halo 1 and 2 were the only games which i enjoyed playing on xbox live, the other games were ok. It makes you think that one day the xbox 360 live function may be shut down as well. "
I think it will be interesting to see just how long they keep the 360's live functionality alive. The original lasted over 8 years. I image the 360 service will last at least ten, unless the new platform they release takes it over, without really killing it off.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by bagels (240 posts) See mini bio
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@Berserk: Halo 1 was never actually playable over Live, but I have incredibly fond memories of playing 16 person LAN matches with friends. There was an article on Eurogamer, dissecting the production of Halo 2, and one of the developers explicitly said that Halo 1 was built for 16 players, but most only played the 4-player split-screen, which diminished the appeal. The fact that I regularly had 15 other people in a room playing Halo with me is probably why I had such fond memories of the first title. 
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by ALTF4_FOR_COLORS (128 posts) See mini bio
@bagels said:

" So how'd everyone's last night go? "

Mine was pretty bad, all the SW: BF 2 rooms were either either too small or rocket whore fests with space battles in the playlists. I was hoping Duneusal, who used to run an awesome room, would create a room or at least one of the regulars from back in the day.
 
Oh well, at least I went out ranked #2307 overall. [/egostroke]
Edited 1 year, 9 months ago
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