Halo

Halo is a science fiction first person shooter and part of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios. The franchise development originated with Bungie, but has since transferred to 343 Industries. The series centers on a conflict between humanity and various alien species over installations called Halos, superweapons created by a mysterious race known as Forerunners. Launching in 2001 with Halo: Combat Evolved, the franchise has also spun off into books, comics, animated films, live action TV, and much more.

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7 Famous Sci-Fi Tropes in Gaming

From megastructures to AI, the sci-fi video gaming genre has several tropes that have risen to fame status over the years for being effective.

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The 20 Best Exclusives On The Original Xbox, Ranked

Like many of the more recent PlayStation consoles, the original Xbox drew much of its success from its excellent selection of console exclusive games.

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Halo Season 2 Episode 4 Review

This episode-length battle scene will delight some fans of the franchise and infuriate those who saw the upsides of this show.

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343 Pitched '20-30' Halo Ideas, Including New ODST Games

A former lead designer at 343 Industries reveals that the studio had brainstormed a ton of exciting Halo pitches that never gained approval.

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Modder Makes Surprise Discovery About Halo 3's Rocks

A Halo 3 modder reveals a surprising secret about one of the title's most iconic campaign levels, highlighting the ingenuity of game developers.

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Every Era on the Halo Timeline Explained

One of the most expansive Sci-Fi video game franchises of all time, there's far more to Halo's timeline than even some die-hard fans might think.

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One 2024 Halo Project Proves It's Time for Halo Wars 3

The Halo franchise is trying its best to pull things back on course and there's one 2024 Halo project that proves it's the right time for Halo Wars 3.

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Halo: Who is Soren-066?

Soren comes from the Halo novels, but his presence in the ongoing TV show changes the details of his story.

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Halo Season 2: Who is James Ackerson?

With Catherine Halsey mostly out of the picture, the Halo show needs a new shadowy figure to lead Master Chief astray.

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Halo: Silver Team, Explained

The Halo show partners Master Chief with three new Spartans, each with their own story.

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Halo Infinite Adds New Content Inspired by TV Series

Halo Infinite adds two new items inspired by Paramount's Halo TV show and confirms that additional items are coming in the future.

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Halo Season 2 Episode 2 Review

After a compelling entrance, Halo's second season fires off new plot threads like ammunition. Luckily, a few of them hit hard.

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Halo Season 2 Interviews: The Cast and Crew Talk New Showrunner, Biggest Changes, and More

In a recent The Best War Games interview, the cast and crew of Paramount+'s Halo show discuss the season's new showrunner and some big upcoming changes.

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Halo Season 2 Actor Says New Viewers Don't Need To Watch The First One

A Halo season 2 actor says that fans don't need to watch season 1, which implies some promising possibilities for the anticipated follow-up season.

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Rumor: Halo Could Be Coming to More Than Just Xbox

Some newly emerged evidence indicates that 343 Industries could be casting a fairly wide net when it comes to Halo 7 target platforms.

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Why Now Would be a Great Time for a 'New Vegas' Halo Spin-Off

The Halo franchise is in a very interesting spot right now, and it's the ideal time for a New Vegas-like spin-off that lets a new developer have a go.

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The Case for a Reboot of the Halo Franchise

With Microsoft’s biggest franchise struggling to find its footing in recent years, the best path forward for Halo may be going back to the start.

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Halo Actor Has Blunt Words for Fans Who Don't Want Master Chief's Helmet Removed

Halo Season 2's Master Chief actor Pablo Schreiber responded to criticism surrounding the decision to have the character's helmet removed.

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Rumor: New Halo Game Reportedly Canceled

An insider claims that an intriguing Halo game developed by Certain Affinity has been canceled after almost four years of development.

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New Halo Season 2 Poster Fixed By Fan After The Original Sparks Outrage

A new Halo season 2 poster sparked outrage for ignoring fan complaints, so one user took it upon themself to fix the Paramount Plus image.