Halo Wars soon launching in Middle East

Set in the iconic "Halo" universe, Halo Wars puts you in command of the battlefield and combines the intensity of Halo with a riveting new story that predates the original first-person shooter "Halo.

Developed by Ensemble Studios, the creators of the critically-acclaimed Age of Empires series, Halo Wars was designed specifically for Xbox 360 and brings a genre that has typically thrived on the PC seamlessly to consoles. From specialized controls to redesigned resource management and unit command, Halo Wars gives you the fluid strategy experience you've been waiting for on a console and is an exclusive title for the Xbox 360 video game system.

"Halo Wars" puts gamers in command of the battlefield over an arsenal of UNSC units and vehicles as they engage Covenant forces. They can counter and crush their opponent by tactically fielding the superior army. Players can also choose among leaders that possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle. Using various combinations of leaders and units, players can create countless strategies tailored to their preferred playing styles and personalized strategies.

Since inception, "Halo Wars" was explicitly designed to cater to console gamers and bring to the Xbox 360 a genre that has typically been played on the PC. Gamers can easily command and manage powerful armies, effortlessly control troops and incredible machines, engage in epic battles and expand their empire using an intuitive user interface for the Xbox 360. "Halo Wars" represents the true next-generation experience, combining a masterful control scheme using the Xbox 360 controller with the award-winning strategic gameplay only Ensemble Studios can provide.

Halo Wars will be available in Middle East stores on February 27, 2009 with the standard edition for an Estimated Retail Price (ERP).