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Halo 4 vs. Black Ops

Halo 4 vs. Black Ops

With the recent release of Halo 4 and Black Ops 2, crowds have been scurrying to get both games. These two games have made a combined total of about $720 million on the first day of their releases. The overall earnings have been rapidly climbing with Black Ops II hit off with a $500 million first day sale and Halo 4 with a $220 million.

Halo 4 is a sci-fi first person shooter featuring the return of The Master Chief, a 7 foot tall super soldier that faces off against the covenant forces, an enemy alien race appearing as the main antagonists throughout the Halo series. The game also introduces a “New Threat” known as the forerunners, an “ancient evil” introduced in this game but mentioned previously throughout the series. The Master Chief has to single handedly take down the covenant and forerunner army while searching for a way to return to Earth to solve his personal problems.

Black Ops II is the 9 installment (here we go again) of this series. This is a new environment for the CoD series as it takes place in the near future 2025. Unlike Halo, this game truly focuses on the multiplayer experience whereas the single player features connecting storylines set in the 1970s-1980s and then 2025. Alex Mason, a returning protagonist from the first Black Ops, faces off against terrorist Raul Menendez in a Cold War section. David, Alex Mason’s son, is featured in the future section featuring a new Cold War with China.

These two games appear as a top pick on the wish lists of many fans around the world and are to continue being top earners of 2012. These two games are also considered top contenders for the game of the year award. Be sure to look out for reviews of both games in the upcoming issue of the Highlander.

Vote for your favorite of the two games!

Do you prefer Halo 4 or Black Ops 2?

  • Black Ops 2! (64%, 77 Votes)
  • Halo 4! (36%, 43 Votes)

Total Voters: 120

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