Latest Halo 4 News

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  343 Details the Tweaks of ‘Halo 4′s’ Upcoming Weapon Update

  In the latest Halo Bulletin, 343 Industries sheds light on the tweaks and balances being worked in to the upcoming ‘Halo 4′ weapon update.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 19, 20137 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: Mega Man FPS, Halo 4 Microtransactions, SNES Mod & More!

  The Mega Man FPS, Halo microtransactions, more Rayman Legends, The Rock cover, Respawn’s first game, playable Nintendo in Counter-Strike, Fez success & more video game news.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 17, 20133 Comments

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  GR Giveaway – Win A Copy of ‘Halo 4′ & A Castle Map Pack Token! [Canada]

  To celebrate the release of Halo 4′s ‘Castle Map Pack’, Game Rant is giving away two copies of the game and DLC for Canadian gamers. Enter today!

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 9, 20132 Comments

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  Get Medieval With ‘Halo 4′s Castle Map Pack

  The final piece of ‘Halo 4′ downloadable content is getting ready to land on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Get ready for the Castle Map Pack, scheduled to release this April.

  by Riley Little | Mar 11, 20137 Comments

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  16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Winners: ‘Journey’ Takes Top Honors

  ‘Journey’ cleaned house at this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards, coming away with a total of 8 awards including Game of the Year.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 8, 20132 Comments

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  2013 Game Developers Choice Awards Nominees Unveiled

  The Game Developers Choice Awards have announced the finalists for their 13th annual awards ceremony, which will be held on March 27 at GDC 2013. Read on to view the full list!

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 24, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Spartan Ops Returns January 21st

  The first season of Spartan Ops took a mid-season break during the Holidays, but Microsoft has reconfirmed when ‘Halo 4′ players can expect the weekly missions to continue arriving.

  by Riley Little | Jan 18, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Halo 2′ PC Servers Shutting Down in February

  It’s a sad day for ‘Halo’ fans as Microsoft has revealed the ‘Halo 2′ servers will be going dark on February 15th.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 17, 20135 Comments

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  WGA Reveals Video Game Writing Award Nominees; No ‘The Walking Dead’

  The Writer’s Guild of America has unveiled their choices for excellence in video game writing, which includes titles like ‘Halo 4′ and ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ but not ‘The Walking Dead.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 16, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  343 Outlines Future ‘Halo 4′ Multiplayer & DLC Plans

  As ‘Halo 4′ suits up for a new year, 343 Industries has outlined the spate of updates and new content coming to multiplayer in the next several weeks.

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 10, 20139 Comments

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  GR Picks: Pokemon Pixels, LEGO BioShock, Clay Mega Man, Halo 4 Typography

  Creative and talented artists and craftspeople take their passions for four awesome video game franchises, showcased here.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 4, 20132 Comments

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  Metacritic’s ‘Best Games of 2012′ Suggests Downgrade in Quality

  Metacritic has posted their ‘Best Games of 2012′ list, featuring games like ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘XCOM,’ which highlights just how weak 2012 was in terms of quality releases.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 2, 201320 Comments

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  Game Rant’s Top 10 Co-op Games of 2012

  Enjoy playing with friends as opposed to against them? Read on for details on the best 10 co-op games of 2012.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 29, 20128 Comments

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  Game Rant Asks: What’s Your Game of The Year?

  Find out which game each member of the Game Rant staff picked as their favorite for 2012 in a new edition of ‘Game Rant Asks.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 29, 201238 Comments

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  Game Rant’s Top 10 Games of 2012

  There were plenty of worthwhile titles released during 2012, but only 10 could make our ‘best of’ list. Find out which made the cut by reading Game Rant’s Top 10 of 2012.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 21, 201219 Comments

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  Reports: ‘Halo 4′s’ Crimson Map Pack Causing Partial Perma-Bans

  Following an issue with ‘Halo 4′s’ Crimson Map Pack where War Games Pass owners were still being charged for the content, Microsoft’s temporary free workaround now appears to be generating erroneous perma-bans.

  by Brian Sipple | Dec 17, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Halo 4′ Spartans Ops Returns January 21; Infinity Challenge Begins Next Week

  Although Spartan Ops is taking a break, Microsoft is hoping to whet ‘Halo 4′ fans’ palettes with a new trailer and news of an Infinity Challenge. Read on for full details.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 10, 2012No Comments

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  Halo 4: Crimson Map Pack Walkthrough Videos

  The upcoming ‘Halo 4′ DLC maps Wreckage, Shatter and Harvest star in a series of developer walkthrough videos. Check them out now to get a jump on the competition.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 8, 20122 Comments

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  2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

  Find out if your favorite game won big at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards by checking out our list of all the winners.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 7, 201236 Comments

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  ‘Halo’ Series Sales Top 50 Million as ‘Minecraft’ Hits 4.5 Million on Xbox 360

  Two Xbox exclusives dominate the Xbox Live charts while crossing new sales milestones.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 7, 20121 Comment

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  Next ‘Halo’ Game in Early Stages of Development

  Frank O’Connor, franchise development director for ‘Halo,’ has confirmed that 343 Industries is already working on the next installment in the franchise, and commented on the possibility of a second season for Spartan Ops.

  by Riley Little | Dec 6, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Crimson Map Pack: Details, Release Date, Screenshots, & Trailer

  A month after announcing ‘Halo 4′s’ schedule for War Games DLC, 343 Industries has fully unveiled the Crimson Map Pack. Read on for the trailer, a release date, details on each map and a new “Extraction” mode, and a surfeit of screens.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 29, 20125 Comments

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  2012 Spike Video Game Awards Nominees Announced

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ and ‘Halo 4′ lead the charge in the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards nominees, which air December 7th on SpikeTV.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 15, 201221 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Easter Egg Guide

  ‘Halo 4′ players are sure to encounter some of the best Easter eggs and hidden items in the franchise to date. Here’s where to find them.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 8, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Multiplayer Rewarding Microsoft Points; ‘DayZ Bounty’ Offers Real Cash [Updated]

  Xbox Live Rewards will be handing out Microsoft Points to players who spend long hours in ‘Halo 4′ multiplayer. For those who like to put real cash on the line, the independent ‘Day Z’ project ‘DayZ Bounty’ may soon find its way into the ‘ArmA II’ mod.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 7, 20122 Comments

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  The Monthly Game Guide: November 2012 Edition

  Check out the Game Rant’s Monthly Game Guide, listing all of the new releases, including Nintendo’s Wii U launch lineup, the latest Call of Duty and Halo 4.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 6, 201214 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Multiplayer Walkthroughs Talk Extraction & Slayer Pro

  ‘Halo 4′s Extraction Mode and Slayer Pro aren’t for the faint of heart. But players who demand a bit more of a challenge from their multiplayer shooters are in luck.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 6, 2012No Comments

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  Future Updates May Add Clan Support and More to ‘Halo 4′

  Plenty of substantial features may be coming to ‘Halo 4′ post-release via downloadable updates from 343 Industries. Possible features include clan options and Theatre Mode support for the campaign.

  by Riley Little | Nov 2, 20123 Comments

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  Opinion: ‘Halo 4′ Deserves Better Than ‘King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew’

  iOS App ‘Halo 4: King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew’ tasks gamers with scanning bags of Doritos and bottles of Mountain Dew at 7-Eleven Stores. Frankly, we think ‘Halo 4′ deserves better.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 2, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ Ends With a Bang

  The last episode of the five-part ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ has arrived. It may be the Chief’s last appearance, but it won’t be for long.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 2, 201216 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Review

  Read our ‘Halo 4′ review to find out if 343 Industries has successfully placed Master Chief back in the franchise spotlight and delivered a sequel that lives up to expectation.

  by Riley Little | Nov 1, 201246 Comments

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  KontrolFreek Releases ‘Halo 4′, ‘Black Ops 2′ Accessories

  ‘Halo 4′ and ‘Black Ops 2′ fans may have a competitive edge thanks to KontrolFreek. Check out the FPS Freek Infinity and Havoc accessories now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 31, 2012No Comments

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  Halo 4: Vortex Map Walkthrough Video

  Fans of ‘Halo 4′ who have been hoping for something a bit more…alien from the game’s multiplayer will want to check out the latest video walkthrough of Vortex. Two words: ‘Rocket Hog.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 31, 20121 Comment

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  Halo 4: Solace Map Walkthrough Video

  A dying star stars in ‘Halo 4′ Solace multiplayer map. It may not be the biggest location in the game’s multiplayer, but it will certainly be memorable.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 30, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Halo 4′s Spartan Ops Season 1 Trailer is Action-Packed

  343 Industries has just released a new trailer highlighting the first season of the episodic Spartan Ops campaign in ‘Halo 4′, and it looks mighty impressive for free DLC.

  by Riley Little | Oct 30, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ Part 4 Welcomes Master Chief

  The newest episode of ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ brings Elites, Jackals, ODSTs, and the Master Chief himself. Believe us, it was worth the wait.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 26, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ is Microsoft’s ‘Most Expensive’ Game

  Microsoft’s Phil Spencer reveals that ‘Halo 4′ is the company’s most expensive game, and the franchise is now valued at over $3 billion.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 25, 20128 Comments

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  Halo 4: Exile Map Walkthrough Video

  Big Team Battle fans will want to study up on ‘Halo 4′s Exile multiplayer map, and this developer walkthrough gives plenty of tips and tricks for success.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 25, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ War Games Map Pass Delivers 9 Maps Over 6 Months

  Microsoft and 343 Industries have announced the ‘Halo 4′ War Games Map Pass, a season pass which grants access to three upcoming paid DLC packs for ‘Halo 4′

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 24, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Launch Trailer Awakens An ‘Ancient Evil’

  As if fans of ‘Halo 4′ needed any more enticing, the launch trailer proves Master Chief is deadlier than ever. And considering what he’s up against, he’ll need to be.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 24, 20123 Comments

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  Halo 4: Longbow Map Walkthrough Video

  Longbow, the latest ‘Halo 4′ map to be detailed in a developer walkthrough promises Vehicular insanity and close-quarters combat. Also, snow.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 24, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Haven Map Walkthrough Video

  It was the first seen as the backdrop for ‘Halo 4′ multiplayer, but Haven takes center stage in the most recent multiplayer walkthrough. This closer look proves that size isn’t everything.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 20, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ Part 3 Brings The Covenant

  Part 3 of the ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ series is here, bringing the first glimpse at a live-action Spartan-II, and marking the arrival of the Covenant forces.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 19, 201235 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Live-Action Trailer: Master Chief’s Origins

  Master Chief’s past and present are explored in the live-action and CGI launch trailer for ‘Halo 4,’ titled Scanned,’ produced by Oscar nominated Director David Fincher.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 19, 20127 Comments

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  Halo 4: Meltdown Map Walkthrough Video

  The biggest, most confusing ‘Halo 4′ map we’ve yet to see stars in the latest developer walkthrough. Meet ‘Meltdown,’ a sprawling vehicular map built, fittingly, around the ‘infinity loop’ model.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 16, 2012No Comments

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  Microsoft Banning Early ‘Halo 4′ Players from Xbox Live; 343 Industries Shrugs Off Leak

  ‘Halo 4′ has leaked online and Microsoft is handing out ‘permanent suspension’ bans to Xbox Live users who pirated the upcoming game.

  by Ben Kendrick | Oct 15, 201224 Comments

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  Halo 4: ‘Making of Infinity Multiplayer’ Trailer

  ‘Halo 4′s new Infinity War Games is explored in the latest trailer, along with all the changes and an overview of singleplayer, multiplayer, and the Spartan Ops campaign.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 15, 20121 Comment

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  Copies of ‘Halo 4′ Leak Early, Microsoft Working With Law Enforcement

  A leak of ‘Halo 4′ ahead of its November 6th release date has forced Microsoft to work with law enforcement officials in order to discover the nature of the leak.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 12, 201211 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ Part 2 Released

  ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’s second episode is here, as Thomas Lasky takes his first steps towards becoming the man players will meet in ‘Halo 4.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 12, 20129 Comments

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  Halo 4: Complex Map Walkthrough Video

  The ‘Halo 4′ multiplayer walkthroughs continue, this time exploring Complex. It’s hard to classify some as easier than others, but this one absolutely lives up to its name. Beginners beware.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 11, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Forge Trailer Details All Three Maps

  ‘Halo 4′ will give level creators a few different – and distinct – locations, from outer space to subterranean depths. Get acquainted with erosion, Ravine and Impact now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 10, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Halo 4′ Launch Trailer Release Date & First Image; Executive Produced by David Fincher

  Microsoft has announced a release date for the live-action ‘Halo 4′ launch trailer from executive producer David Fincher as well as unveiled the first image of Master Chief.

  by Ben Kendrick | Oct 10, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Forge Mode Walkthrough Video

  Forge enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to with ‘Halo 4.’ An official walkthrough of the game-changing new features has been released, promising big things for the community.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 9, 20123 Comments

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  Halo 4: Adrift Map Walkthrough Video

  The latest ‘Halo 4′ multiplayer stage to be detailed to fans is Adrift, formerly known as ‘Warhouse.’ Favoring narrow hallways and tiered choke points, this map looks to be tailor-made for professional players.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 9, 2012No Comments

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  Interview With ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ Executive Producers

  For many, a job working on ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ would be a dream come true. According to executive producers Josh Feldman & Lydia Antonini, it was that – and more.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 9, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Multiplayer Progression Is ‘Deeper Than Call of Duty’

  For ‘Halo 4′ multiplayer, 343 has crafted a progression system rewarding players for more than kills, and delving even deeper than that of their biggest competitor.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 8, 201210 Comments

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  343 Says ‘Halo 4′ Spartan Ops Could Change The Industry

  ‘Halo 4′ will mark 343′s first experiment in episodic storytelling. The developers are anything but nervous, claiming the story and gameplay could pave the way for gaming’s future.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 8, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ First Episode Released

  The first episode of the five-part web series ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ is here, paving the way for the events and characters set to star in ‘Halo 4.’ Watch it now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 5, 20126 Comments

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  Halo 4: ‘Raganarok’ Map Walkthrough Video

  ‘Halo 3′s Valahalla multiplayer map is back, and better than ever. Take a look at the updated version in ‘Halo 4′s Ragnarok, complete with Mechs, Man-Cannons, and more.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 5, 2012No Comments