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.
Page 62
GR Pick: Check Out This Real World Halo Warthog
One dedicated Halo fan creates a real world version of the classic Warthog vehicle, a project that was seven years in the making with amazing end results.
Summer Games Done Quick 2017 Starts with Halo, Nier, Metroid Prime Speedruns
The annual Summer Games Done Quick speedrun event is live, with SGDQ 2017 kicking off today with runs of Halo: Combat Evolved, Metroid Prime, and more.
Halo Fan Game Given Degree of Approval by 343 industries
The classic Halo fan project Installation 01 may avoid getting shut down by 343 Industries and Microsoft, but there are some rules it needs to follow to stay safe.
No Halo 6 Reveal Coming at Gamescom or PAX
343 Industries writer Jeff Easterling writes a blog post about E3 2017 that discusses fan disappointment at the lack of Halo 6 and the Halo 3 remaster at the show.
Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare DLC Brings The Flood Back
Microsoft announces the next downloadable expansion pack for Halo Wars 2, which will be called Awakening The Nightmare. In this DLC, players don the role of The Banished.
343 Industries Gives Update on Halo 6
343 Industries founder Bonnie Ross gives an update on Halo 6, advising that the game is not ready to announce yet but that work is continuing at the developer.
10 Xbox One Games That Make the Console Worth Buying
Console exclusives are often touted and discussed among gamers, but do they make a console worth buying? Here are 10 games that make the Xbox One worth the purchase.
Halo Has New Head of FPS Production
Halo franchise development director Frank O'Connor reveals that Halo 5: Guardians executive producer Chris Lee is now in charge of FPS production at 343 Industries.
Halo 3 Remaster is Not Happening, Says 343 Developer
In response to a fan on Reddit, 343 Industries community manager, Brian Jarrad, confirms once again that the studio has no plans for a Halo 3 Anniversary edition.
Halo 6 Won't Be Shown at E3 2017
343 Industries' community manager, Brian Jarrard, officially announces that the developer won't use E3 2017 to showcase the first-person shooter Halo 6.
Halo Inducted into Video Game Hall of Fame
The official Halo Twitter announces the induction of Halo: Combat Evolved into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, commemorating the first game in the beloved franchise.
Halo 5 Devs Acknowledge Fans Wanted More Master Chief in Game
Halo 5: Guardians developer 343 Industries responds to fan criticism of the game's dual protagonists, pledging to focus more on Master Chief going forward.
Halo 3 Coming to PC, According to AMD Leak
AMD uses artwork from Halo 3 at the R5 CPU launch event in South Korea, fueling speculation that the critically acclaimed 2007 shooter is finally making its way to PCs.
GR Pick: Rubik's Cube Recreated in Halo 5
One skillful creator and Halo 5: Guardians fan uses 343 Industries' first-person shooter's Forge Mode to make a functional Rubik's Cube within the game.
Halo Wars 2 Will Receive New Campaign Missions
The developers behind Halo Wars 2 confirm that more campaign missions will be arriving for the console-compatible RTS, alongside the arrival of a new pyro-savvy leader.
Halo Wars 2 Ranked Multiplayer Not Available at Launch
It's been confirmed that ranked multiplayer will not be available in Halo Wars 2 at launch, with the first season of competitive play set to get underway shortly after the game's release.
Halo Wars 2 Review
Halo Wars 2 is an accessible RTS with an engrossing campaign and exciting multiplayer matches, but suffers from technical issues and a lack of content for Blitz mode.
Halo Wars 2 Review Roundup: An Evolutionary RTS Sequel
Critics are weighing in on Halo Wars 2, praising its attempt to bring the RTS experience to consoles, while questioning the strength of its storyline and the length of its campaign.
Halo Wars 2 Live-Action Ad Campaign Pits Captain Cutter Against Atriox
Microsoft debuts an unusual pair of live action trailers for Halo Wars 2, which feature protagonist Captain James Cutter matching wits with the fearsome Brute commander, Atriox.
Halo Wars 2 Launch Trailer Teases the Game's Storyline
Microsoft releases the launch trailer for Halo Wars 2, showing off some of the high-quality cutscenes that are set to pepper the game's campaign mode.