Best Games of 2009: 3.Halo Wars (Microsoft)

halo Wars is a real-time strategy/action game with lots of ongoing battles, online opportunities and battle tactics to select from. The graphics look great, from what we've seen so far, and we look forward to pitting those rascally soldiers against the Covenant.

Halo Wars (Xbox 360)
Halo Wars is a real-time action strategy game for the Xbox 360 that allows the player to control large armies and to shrewdly direct them in realistic warfare. Set early in the iconic war between the Covenant and UNSC - made famous by the Halo FPS games - Halo Wars provides a new angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battle.
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