SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 JULY 14, 2009 \u2013 \u201cHistoric Battle\u201d, the latest update for \u201cHalo Wars\u201d, introduces four new multiplayer Skirmish maps that highlight key turning points in the UNSC\/Covenant war. This add-on pack will be available for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE from July 21st.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHistoric Battle\u201d expands the universe for \u201cHalo Wars\u201d fans with four new multiplayer maps featuring varied terrains for players to compete on. The four new maps include:<\/p>\n
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barrens (1 vs. 1 map): Difficult terrain channels units into killing zones. The side that controls the Forerunner artifacts will have the advantage.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blood River (1 vs. 1 map): Secure base locations on nearby cliffs overlook this naturally red-tinged river. The soldiers that fought over its two narrow crossings gave the river its name, which has since taken on a greater meaning.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Glacial Ravine (3 vs. 3 map): A snow-topped mountain range forms a natural barrier that cuts this region in half.\u00a0 Control of the two energy walls at the narrow central pass often determines the outcome of the battle, though clever use of the Sentinel Factories may play a role as well.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial Basin (2 vs. 2 map): The high ground in the middle offers good cover for infantry, while the generally open terrain transforms organized battle plans into bloodbaths.<\/p>\n
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\u201cHistoric Battle\u201d also adds four new Achievements worth a total of 100 points:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tour Coming Through: Hot drop 50 squads to your Covenant Leader in a single game on Memorial Basin (30 points)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never Leave a Man Behind: Finish a game with 5000 net resources contributed to your teammates on Barrens (15 points)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Drain Cleaner: Kill 20 enemy squads with a continuous Covenant Leader Power on Memorial Basin (30 points)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Killjoy: Disrupt 5 active Leader Powers in a single game on Blood River (25 points)<\/p>\n
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\u201cHalo Wars\u201d is rated PG.\u00a0 For more information on the \u201cHistoric Battle\u201d add-on, visit www.xbox.com\/en-AU\/games\/h\/halowars\/<\/a> or www.HaloWars.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 JULY 14, 2009 \u2013 \u201cHistoric Battle\u201d, the latest update for \u201cHalo Wars\u201d, introduces four new multiplayer Skirmish maps that highlight key turning points in the UNSC\/Covenant war. This add-on pack will be available for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE from July 21st.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cHistoric Battle\u201d expands the universe for \u201cHalo Wars\u201d fans<\/p>\n