One of the year’s biggest games has made its Australian debut at Timezone in its Macquarie shopping centre, Sydney location.
A console to coin-op conversion of the cult Xbox shooter, Halo: Fireteam Raven was enthusiastically received for the first time in the country, with further Timezone stores to enjoy the new game in Melbourne and the Gold Coast next month.
Timezone offered fans the chance to participate in an online social media challenge as part of this Australian-first gaming launch. The winner, one Trent John Webb, won a year’s worth of Timezone Power Play credit for his online entry.
Also making an appearance was the largest Australian Halo cosplay community, the 405th Australian Regiment, who joined in on the celebrations, showcasing unique and realistic costume designs spanning different chapters of the Halo multiverse.
“Bringing the arcade game version of Halo to Timezone Macquarie Centre gives the game’s dedicated fan base a chance to play like never before. We’re thrilled to introduce this first-in-Australia experience to fans as part of Timezone’s 40th birthday celebrations,” said Kane Fong, general manager of Timezone Australia.
Halo’s console-based playing experience is now brought to life in an immersive multiplayer platform, which enables four players to either play cooperatively or compete against each other. This latest installment’s physical structure boasts a colossal 130ins widescreen, 4K gameplay and 5.1 surround sound. It adds a tangible element to the much-loved franchise, allowing individuals the opportunity to play right alongside Master Chief in the battle to ward off the enemy forces of the Covenant and the Flood infestation.
Pic - Halo: Fireteam Raven launch – 405th Regiment with Michael Goldsmith, Timezone marketing co-ordinator, and Jaques Bergh, Timezone marketing manager
