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December 12th, 2009 at 11:06pm
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Update: Microsoft sent over a hi-res version of the trailer (seen above) as well as the screenshot in the gallery below. According to the publisher, Halo: Reach will follow the story of “Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach.” The company also noted that a “multiplayer beta is coming [in] Spring 2010.” Hooray!
As promised, Spike’s 2009 Video Game Awards delivered the first footage (in-game, ‘natch) of Halo: Reach to the masses. More Spartans? Check! Female Spartans? Check check! A skullfaced Spartan? Wait … what?! Since the show just aired, we’ve got a low-res version of the trailer for you after the break and will have a prettied up version as soon as it’s available.
Halo: Reach gameplay premieres with multiple Spartans (and some ladies!) [update: now with hi-res] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 25th, 2009 at 03:20pm
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Microsoft and Tor Books have issued a friendly reminder that the Halo: Evolutions story collection has officially hit the shelves. The collection includes tales from the Halo universe penned by series authors Eric Nylund and Thomas Buckell, as well as others by 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor, Bungie’s Robt McLees, sci-fi author Karen Traviss and others. The book retails for $14.99, but it can be had for much less if you know where to look.
For those who have picked it up already, any good?
Halo: Evolutions story collection available now originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 21st, 2009 at 12:30pm
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If you enjoyed the Cowboy Bebop-meets-Master Chief action presented in the first episode of Halo Legends (seriously, that main character looked just like Spike Spiegel!), then you may want to check out the second episode of the Spartan-themed anime premiering today on Halo Waypoint. For 24 hours starting at 12:00AM PST (about eight hours ago), Xbox Live Silver and Gold members will be able to access “The Duel” through the “all-things-Halo” hub.
Microsoft also notes that this will be the last week for Xbox Live Silver members to explore Waypoint, and in turn, enjoy the weekly free episodes of Halo Legends. If you’re wondering what time the show will be available for you and you don’t live in North America, a full list of showtimes is available on Xbox.com.
PSA: Second Halo Legends episode free, available today only originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 19th, 2009 at 06:20pm
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With Shadow Complex setting very specific week-one sales records on XBLA, Epic and Chair would be kind of nuts to not consider a sequel. One job listing out of a recent crop on Microsoft’s employment boards seems to out that likely scenario, implying that Shadow Complex is a bona fide franchise for Microsoft Game Studios and Epic. Said listing specifically calls for a Lead Producer to “lead the publishing side of games made by Epic: Gears of War and Shadow Complex.”
Additionally, Microsoft appears to be looking for more able bodies to join its growing pool of Project Natal and 343 Industries employees. Existing job listings call for everything from designers to engineers to even a few artists. Sadly, the company isn’t looking for MJOLNIR armor models yet, but just in case, Microsoft, you know how to reach us.
[Via Develop]
Microsoft lists more jobs for Project Natal, 343 Industries; hiring Shadow Complex, Gears of War franchises lead originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 7th, 2009 at 02:30pm
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Update: The episode is no longer available.
This is just a quick public service announcement to remind all the Halo fans out there today that the first episode of Halo Legends is available on Halo Waypoint today. Entitled “The Babysitter,” it tells the story of a squad of ODST soldiers on a mission to assassinate a Covenant Prophet. The only catch is that a Spartan has been assigned to lead the squad. ODSTs and Spartans don’t necessarily get along, so things get a little complicated.
The episode is only available today, so be sure to grab it quick. And remember, something related to Halo Legends will be airing on Waypoint every week, so keep an eye out for future installments.
Reminder: Watch the first episode of Halo Legends today [update: it's gone] originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 6th, 2009 at 07:00pm
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Now that Halo Waypoint has launched and the Halo Legends anime project will soon begin airing on Xbox consoles everywhere, we got the chance to discuss the current state of Halo with 343 Industries creative director, Frank O’Connor. After the break, you’ll find discussion on Waypoint, Legends, Halo 3: ODST sales and whereabouts of Ryan Payton. We also talk about the whether or not there’s just too much Halo out there, whether we’ll see any Halo games for kids and we even squeeze in a question about Pimps at Sea.
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Interview: 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 5th, 2009 at 08:45pm
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We knew that the first installment of the
Halo Legends anime project was
debuting November 7 on
Halo Waypoint, but now Microsoft has
revealed the dates for most of the remaining episodes. Beyond Waypoint simply airing each episode,
Halo fans will also be treated to “making of” features for each episode. All told, you can expect
something related to
Legends every week from now until January 9, 2010 (and likely beyond, as there are still some episodes unrevealed). Grab your calendar and a nice permanent marker, then check out the schedule after the break.
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Microsoft details Halo Legends preview schedule originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 5th, 2009 at 08:00pm
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Speaking to Joystiq, Microsoft’s Frank O’Connor, creative director of 343 Industries, said that he worries “constantly” about the possibility of the market being oversaturated with Halo. When asked about the amount of Halo products out there (namely ODST, upcoming books, more comics, Halo Legends and the recently released encyclopedia), O’Connor said, “I worry about that constantly.”
Regarding the various Halo products, O’Connor said, “All of that stuff has existed in the past, and it exists because of one simple reason, which is demand. We wouldn’t make it if we weren’t continually being asked for it.” He added, “We obviously turn down almost infinitely more stuff than we actually produce, but when we produce it there’s a good reason and a good plan and a strong demand.”
As an example, O’Connor noted Halo Wars Risk, saying that the two games “had a natural connection” and that board game manufacturers actually received requests for a Halo strategy game. Still, he said that 343 has also had requests for things that “don’t make any sense.” Even if there is a demand, said O’Connor, “If it doesn’t actually make sense and it’s completely crazy, we won’t do it.”
Keep an eye out for the full interview later this week.
343 Industries worries ‘constantly’ about Halo oversaturation originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 5th, 2009 at 07:48pm
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MLG forum user (and MS Paint fanatic) ToM MoReLLo claims to have played Halo: Reach, and was somehow able to nab multiple blurry screenshots of the game as evidence. Now, when we say blurry we mean blurry. In fact, the classic images of Bigfoot were of higher quality than some of these screens. Perhaps our natural skepticism is taking over, but we’re taking these images with a rather large grain of salt.
As for details, the forum post claims Reach will feature squad-based combat and perks, similar to that of Modern Warfare. Squad-based mechanics certainly make sense, considering former Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter creative director Christian Allen joined Bungie in 2007. But again, grain of salt.
Halo: Reach — Bungie’s final title in the Halo universe — is expected to ship in 2010. Microsoft has yet to reply to our request for a comment on the images.
[Via Shacknews & NeoGAF]
Rumor: First screens, details for Halo Reach leaked originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 3rd, 2009 at 10:20am
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Even if you’re not in the Halo Waypoint preview, you can get an early look at what’s going to be available when it launches for real on Thursday, November 5, thanks to a weekly schedule we received from 343 Industries. By Thursday’s launch, you’ll already be able to watch a “Spotlight on Louis Wu” and a “Halo in Five Minutes” presentation, as well as page through some Firefight screens from the community.
Other content up this week: “Welcome to Waypoint,” which serves as an introduction and overview to the service, some Firefight strategy from Prima, and, on Saturday, a full episode of Halo Legends called “The Babysitter.” See the full schedule after the break.
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First Halo Waypoint programming revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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