Anyone who has ever played the Xbox exclusive game saga, Halo, knows exactly who Master Chief is. John-117 is a Spartan II Commando in the Halo universe, and has been present in every Halo game since the saga’s inception way back when. For the longest time, Master Chief has been loved by fans for being the all-powerful protagonist, hero, leader, and all-round good guy. However, Halo 5: Guardians begs to ask the question – is master chief really who he seems to be? Hunting for the truth Before Halo 5 was released, a … [Read more...]
Halo 4 Review
It’s very nice to have the Master Chief back where he belongs in the Halosphere. The past few entries with Bungie at the helm have dabbled with other Spartan and Helljumping characters, but with 343 Industries now steering the ship, Halo 4 brings the franchise back where it began: Master Chief and Cortana battling to save the universe and themselves. It’s that second bit that creates the most intriguing elements in Halo 4, the reasons for which I’ll get into later, because everything else feels instantly familiar. The … [Read more...]
Halo 4 Release Date Unveiled: Nov. 6 – Worldwide
Halo 4 finally has an official release date -- and one that will be worldwide, not just in North America. The official Halo 4 release date: Nov. 6, 2012. Halo 4 marks the return of legendary hero Master Chief. Set four years after the events in Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. “We are beginning a new saga with Halo 4 and embarking on a journey that will encompass the next decade of Halo games and experiences,” said Phil … [Read more...]
Red vs. Blue Season 9 DVD Set Giveaway
It's only appropriate that as we celebrate a decade of Halo (hello, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary) that we see the DVD release of Red vs. Blue Season 9, a hilarious animated series that's grown from a niche comedy about wayward Spartans in Blood Gulch to a worldwide phenomenon. When Rooster Teeth released the first few episodes of Red vs. Blue it seemed cute; now a Red vs. Blue release is darn near an event. Before the events of the Blood Gulch Chronicles, there was Project Freelancers, an experimental military … [Read more...]
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Now Available for Xbox 360
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the original Xbox's release and, of course, the release of Halo. For months the Xbox was jokingly referred to as "a Halo adapter for my TV." Today, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary edition ships for Xbox 360 to remind players just why that original game was so popular. Click the following link to read our full Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary review. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a remastered version of the original Halo campaign, and it includes online multiplayer via … [Read more...]
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Review
The original Halo: Combat Evolved gets plenty of accolades for rejuvenating the console FPS scene, but it’s the narrative and multiplayer that have kept the franchise running strong for a decade. November 15 marks the tenth anniversary of Halo’s launch with the original Xbox, a milestone met head-on by Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, a remastered version of the game that started it all, complete with Xbox Live multiplayer and Kinect voice recognition. The updated graphics and online functionality are great, and the … [Read more...]