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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Microsoft Willing to Finance Halo Movie
Microsoft Willing to Self-Finance 'Halo' Movie or TV Show If Need Be

Despite all the turmoil and the negative stigma that surrounds video game films, Microsoft still wants a 'Halo' movie and would willing to make it themselves if need be.

Halo Wars Forums And Stats Shut Down By Microsoft
Microsoft Shutting Down 'Halo Wars' Forums, Stat-Tracking

Just in time for the holidays, Microsoft has unveiled their upcoming gift to the fan community of the RTS. After Dec 15th, all online community content and records will be shut down.

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5 Video Game Mashups That Would Blow Our Minds

Other mediums have remixes and mashups, but what about video games? We have compiled a list of what we think are the best games to combine and make completely new experiences with.

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Halo: Reach Playlist Update Brings Two New Maps

Bungie has rolled out another playlist update for 'Halo: Reach' during the month of October which brings minor tweaks and two new Forge maps.

Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks Making Halo Film Based On Novels
Steven Spielberg Developing 'Halo' Film Based on Novels

Dreamworks, Steven Spielberg's production company, has begun developing a film based on the 'Halo' novels in order to avoid dealing with the problematic film rights to the video game.

Apt. 117 Halo Animated Series from 343 Industries
New Halo Animated Series 'Apt. 117' Pokes Fun at Fans

'Apt. 117,' a new animated series from 343 Industries and Powerhouse Animation, takes a look at one of Halo's many die-hard fans.

Halo Reach
Halo: Reach Can't Top Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox Live [Updated]

It might be the most dominant 'Halo' game on Xbox Live, but during its first week of release 'Halo: Reach' was unable to top the 'Modern Warfare 2' behemoth.

Halo Reach records, sales and gaming statistics
Halo: Reach's Dominant First Week Statistics

'Halo: Reach' is kicking all kinds of butt in terms of sales and franchise records, but let's delve deeper into some more interesting first-week statistics of Bungie's latest sci-fi shooter.

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Halo Reach
Racing Mini-Game Hidden in 'Halo: Reach' Campaign

Spirited adventurers of the 'Halo: Reach' campaign have turned up a secret objective that allows players to race against each other for bragging rights.

Halo Reach
Midnight Rant: Swimming in the Shallow Pool that is 'Halo: Reach'

Midnight Rant returns to confront you about Halo: Reach and the fact that we're all wading in about three feet of water.

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Microsoft Wants Less Time Between Halo Releases

Microsoft VP Phil Spencer is interested in shortening the amount of time between 'Halo' releases, citing Activision's 'Call of Duty' formula as inspiration.

Halo Reach Rank Increases
October Update to 'Halo: Reach' Fixes Bugs and Adds Campaign Matchmaking

Coming in October, an update to Halo: Reach will fix bugs and address balance issues, but more importantly will add the announce co-op matchmaking feature to the game.

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Halo: Reach is Biggest Entertainment Launch of 2010

With over $200 Million earned in its first 24 hours of release, 'Halo: Reach' has become the biggest entertainment launch of 2010.

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Halo: Reach Beats Halo 3's Record for Concurrent Xbox Live Users

Via Twitter, Bungie revealed that Halo: Reach has surpassed Halo 3's record for most concurrent Xbox Live users.

Halo: Reach Review
Halo: Reach Review

'Halo: Reach' is finally upon us, but can it live up to the insurmountable hype surrounding it? Read The Best War Games's review to find out.

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Xbox Live Counts Down to 'Halo: Reach' Release with Daily Goodies

In an effort to bring gamers more content than they can handle, Microsoft and Bungie will be releasing a new item every day for a full week before the Halo: Reach's release.

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343 is Hiring for a New Halo Game

Bungie may be leaving the Halo series behind, but 343 Industries is taking the reins. A large amount of job postings on 343's website are a good indication that Microsoft wants a new Halo game ASAP.

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E3 2010: Halo: Reach Space Combat Detailed

Microsoft and Bungie show off the new features of Halo: Reach to us in a private demo. Check out the latest details on Halo: Reach space combat as you pilot the new Sabre vehicle.

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Halo: Reach Beta Impressions

Impressions of the Halo: Reach Beta.