Xbox Gaming in South Africa

"Strategic Options" is the name of the first DLC pack for the popular console RTS, Halo Wars. The DLC pack is expected to offer a dramatically different multiplayer experience that will force experienced players to rethink their usual their battle tactics. The DLC is expected to accomplish this with 3 new multiplayer game modes:

• Keepaway Mode is the Halo Wars adaptation of Capture the Flag. Teams will battle it out to capture a free-roaming Forerunner Sentinel to score points before the other team. Capture three sentinels to claim victory.
• Tug of War Mode is all about having a stronger army than the opponent. Defeating enemies is essential, but success is determined by a combination of the army, buildings and resources left standing in the end.
• In Reinforcement Mode, all active battle units are provided in successive waves. Players must adapt their tactics and use the ever-changing set of units to outwit and outlast the enemy.

The Strategic Options DLC will also introduce four new achievements, totaling 100 GS:

• One and Done (30 points): Score the winning point in a game of Keepaway against Legendary A.I.
• Pull Hard, Pull Deep (20 points): Win and never trail in a Tug of War game
• Freak on a Streak (20 points): Gain at least 15 population from a single wave in a Reinforcement game
• Living Loving Bug (30 points): Obtain a Scarab during a Reinforcement game

There has been no mention yet of pricing and availability but this information is expected to be announced soon. We'll be sure to keep you posted.