Latest Halo News

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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Hands-On Preview

  Game Rant tries out ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ on a Windows 8 tablet and finds it a worthy Halo experience.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Halo 5′ Announcement Trailer Arrives

  The new ‘Halo’ announcement trailer from E3 2013 is here, featuring even bigger enemies than ever before.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 10, 20138 Comments

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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Charges into Battle on Windows 8 Devices

  Xbox’s iconic ‘Halo’ franchise is making the move to Windows 8 devices later this July in the form of a top down shooter called ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’.

  by Riley Little | Jun 4, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Multiplayer Update: Weapon Tuning and Faster Spartans

  The most recent update for ‘Halo 4′ multiplayer has arrived, and brings with it significant changes to player weapons, player speed, and spawn behavior.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 4, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Domains Registered

  Microsoft has taken the liberty of registering a number of domain names, all of which pertain to something called ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 1, 2013No Comments

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  Third-Person ‘Halo’ Game Outed for PC?

  Evidence has emerged that suggest a new ‘Halo’ title called ‘Halo Bootcamp’ will be coming to PCs. This game won’t be like others, however, as it’s allegedly a third-person shooter.

  by Samuel James Riley | May 25, 201313 Comments

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  Live-Action ‘Halo’ TV Series Headed By Spielberg

  Microsoft has announced that it’ll be creating a live-action ‘Halo’ television series, and none other than Steven Spielberg will be heading the show.

  by Riley Little | May 21, 20136 Comments

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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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  ‘Elysium’ Director Neill Blomkamp Still Interested in ‘Halo’ Movie

  Despite his planned ‘Halo’ movie falling through in the past, ‘District 9′ and ‘Elysium’ director Neill Blomkamp says he would still jump at the chance to direct a big screen adaptation.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 10, 201315 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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  Bungie’s ‘Destiny’: Our 5 Biggest Questions

  Now that ‘Destiny’ has been revealed, we’ve got some questions. Here’s what we most want to know about the game’s plot, structure, and online components.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 25, 20138 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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  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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  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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  ‘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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  Bungie ‘Destiny’ Tease Discovered in ‘Halo 3: ODST’; Studio Promises More Details

  We’ve known about Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ for quite some time — but not this long. A player in 2009′s ‘Halo 3: ODST’ found a teaser for recently unveiled game on an inconspicuous poster. Also, Bungie indicates that more ‘Destiny’ details are inbound.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 30, 20127 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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  ‘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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  ‘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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  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: 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

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  343 Talks ‘Halo 4′ Armor Ability Strategies

  The brand new ‘Halo 4′ Armor Abilities have been painstakingly crafted to provide an even, balanced experience. But for early strategies – and warnings – hear what the developers at 343 have to say.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 3, 20124 Comments

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  Halo 4: ‘Abandon’ Map Walkthrough Video

  The new multiplayer map ‘Abandon’ is the subject of the latest ‘Halo 4′ walkthrough video, promising close-up action, and a few easter eggs to keep fans scratching their heads.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 3, 20125 Comments

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  Halo 4: ‘Flood Mode’ Walkthrough Video

  A brand new video walkthrough of ‘Halo 4′s Flood Mode is here, providing a deeper look at how the Infection game type has been fine-tuned for multiplayer.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 3, 20121 Comment

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  Halo 4: ‘Ragnarok’ Multiplayer Map Screenshots

  ‘Halo 4′s recently detailed Mantis Mechs and the updated version of the ‘Valhalla’ map, ‘Ragnarok’ highlight the newest high-res screenshots. Wallpapers, anyone?

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 2, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Trailers Show Off Mantis Mechs, Promethean Weapons

  New tools of destruction are on the way in both ‘Halo 4′ singleplayer and multiplayer. The Promethean arsenal and Mantis mechs in an updated version of the ‘Valhalla’ map in paticular will offer some…interesting choices.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 1, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ Preview Introduces Hastati Squad

  The latest preview for ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ gives further introduction to the cast of the web series, and some telling signs of their political leanings.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 29, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Halo 4′ Flood Multiplayer Video

  For those ‘Halo 4′ fans looking forward to infecting their friends with the worst sentient virus the galaxy has ever known are in luck, thanks to the return of The Flood. Check out the gameplay footage now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 28, 20127 Comments