[shinobi602]

Chief still looking boss.

[Dimorphic]

If it plays as great as it looks ... GotY.

[derFeef]

I wonder why Cortana seems to have a body now, and is not affected by any kind of distortion or some other holo effect.

[Seep]

Looks great, now we need some SP footage.

[Dimorphic]

I wonder why Cortana seems to have a body now, and is not affected by any kind of distortion or some other holo effect.

Some sort of sex appeal?

I really hope this doesn't turn into a full fledged love story between Chief and Cortana.

[shinobi602]

I wonder why Cortana seems to have a body now, and is not affected by any kind of distortion or some other holo effect.

I believe they did say they want to make her feel more human.

[TUROK]

The Grunts look weird. They actually look creepy and menacing this time around, but they look like sharks, which just seems odd in my mind.

Even though the Covies aren't the main enemy anymore, I can't wait to see how they animate this time around.

[nib95]

Gotta say, first time Halo visuals have seriously impressed this gen. I'm talking top tier stuff. Lighting looks amazing. A few of the textures are a bit off, but in a sandbox game, I think it would be a bit silly to expect otherwise. Though in these closed off areas they could in theory just up the textures based on LOD or whatever.

Still, colour me impressed. Love the re-designs too.

[Khezu]

It looks really good, though the new grunts are little weird looking.

I wonder how bungies new game will compare visually.

[Hix]

I really hope this doesn't turn into a full fledged love story between Chief and Cortana.

Why not? That element has been in Halo from the beginning.

[Infamous Chris]

What kind of magic are they using to get that out of seven year old hardware?

343i staff were all originally magicians.

[Keikoku]

Looks great except from some textures but I guess that's because the screens are so damn huge

[Dimorphic]

Why not? That element has been in Halo from the beginning.

It has but it's been subtle, it hasn't been the focus of the story. Considering she is an AI and he's human if they manifested the story into a literal love story I don't see any way it could work.

[Dax01]

Why not? That element has been in Halo from the beginning.

No it hasn't.

[h3ro]

Shepard.

[Gui_PT]

It has but it's been subtle, it hasn't been the focus of the story. Considering she is an AI and he's human if they manifested the story into a literal love story I don't see any way it could work.

They will find forerunner technology to turn her into a real boy human being. Then, they will rock it in the back of a hog.

[Fabrik]

I hope the single player is amazing. Since the first, all successive campaigns have disappointed me.

[Hix]

It has but it's been subtle, it hasn't been the focus of the story. Considering she is an AI and he's human if they manifested the story into a literal love story I don't see any way it could work.

Yeah I'm not saying it should be the focus of the story or anything, just saying that it's existed in some form and needs to be resolved. Obviously a literal love story wouldn't work especially given Cortana's imminent rampancy

No it hasn't.

Ok.

[shinobi602]

No it hasn't.

Not from the beginning, but it is a part of the lore. Bungie even talked about it a little before when interviewed.

[ThankeeSai]

Anyone else think the new Grunts look a little bit Krogan-esque?

[Dimorphic]

They will find forerunner technology to turn her into a real boy human being. Then, they will rock it in the back of a hog.

Zach Efron now voices the Chief and Cortana is modelled after Zooey Deschanel. It's rated PG and renamed Halo School Musical.

I'd buy it.

[TUROK]

I'm gonna get some flak for this, but I think Reach's Spartans looked better than Halo 4's Chief, graphically.

[Spat_triate]

Anyone else think the new Grunts look a little bit Krogan-esque?

Shepard.

Shepard

[shinobi602]

I'm gonna get some flak for this, but I think Reach's Spartans looked better than Halo 4's Chief, graphically.

Yeaaa....definitely not seeing it. The textures and lighting on the Chief far outshine Reach's models. Eh, each his own.

[methane47]

Jumping, crouching and shooting. Gandhi Hopping

Ghandi Hopping? You SURE??

[x-Lundz-x]

Cortana looks somehow ugly. Everything else is ace.

How dare you!

[i-Lo]

I feel like Cortana has been highly (& needlessly) sexualized to cater to a broader audience comprising of teenagers with raging hormones. I kind of find it pathetic.

The rest of the game looks good so far and I'd definitely say that the new Grunt design make it look like a cross between a shark and a Krogan.

[.la1n]

My jaw isn't hitting the floor like whatever the hyperbole was going on before we got the screens. I would like to see it in motion. I love Halo for it's game play though so really it's a non issue. It's an obvious upgrade and looks nice and clean. I'm one of those weird people who actually enjoyed Reach more than the previous 3 games...although it's a toss up between that and ODST.

[shinobi602]

I feel like Cortana has been highly (& needlessly) sexualized to cater to a broader audience comprising of teenagers with raging hormones. I kind of find it pathetic.

Is she really though?

Seems the same as H3 to me.

[hwalker84]

Can't wait for some E3 gameplay.

[PatMcAtee]

This might be the first Halo since 2 that I buy.

[Khezu]

She looks pretty much the same from last games, except a different face.

[we.are.the.armada]

I love it!

[DoctorWho]

Looks like Next Gen Halo.

[shinobi602]

Obviously a literal love story wouldn't work especially given Cortana's imminent rampancy

Cortana could theoretically overcome rampancy, given the lore.

[Dax01]

Yeah I'm not saying it should be the focus of the story or anything, just saying that it's existed in some form and needs to be resolved. Obviously a literal love story wouldn't work especially given Cortana's imminent rampancy

There's nothing that needs to be resolved. They care about each other a lot as good friends would, but that's about it.

[Psychotext]

I don't really get hyped for games these days (old and jaded)... but this is pulling at the right strings.

Excited!

[jet1911]

I looooooove the look of the new HUD in singleplayer. It's a bit "Metroid Primesque".

[Gui_PT]

There's nothing that needs to be resolved. They care about each other a lot as good friends would, but that's about it.

Mang, they're just friends but if she told him she wanted more, he'd say yes for sure

And so would you!

[Demoncarnotaur]

Seriously, this game looks graphically fantastic for a 360 game, and the art direction is impressive. I am really loving the look of Cortana, both graphically and stylistically, I am very impressed. I seriously am dying to see Halo 4 in motion, I can only imagine how the lighting, tone and atmosphere of the game will look.

As for the Grunt I am 50/50, great art, but a little Wretch like.. I would actually like it a lot more if the hands and feet looked more Reach like, I will take the new face and body.

[derFeef]

I'm gonna get some flak for this, but I think Reach's Spartans looked better than Halo 4's Chief, graphically.

I think 343 finally nailed the armor look. It looks made out of metal and heavy. While I think Reach looks great the Spartans always looked like made out of plastic somehow. Except Jorge weirdly.

[Hydranockz]

Dayum, what a change in art for the grunts. Interesting...

[Navidson REC]

I'm gonna get some flak for this, but I think Reach's Spartans looked better than Halo 4's Chief, graphically.

Haven't played Reach on an HDTV for a while (college, yay), but I'm preeetty sure that's a bullshot as far as the models go.

Not gonna disagree that Reach looked fantastic already though. I'm expecting a much cleaner, clearer, and sharper image with Halo 4 though, what with native 720p and FXAA. And Halo 4's lighting is on a whole other level.

[Dyno]

Yeah baby! That's my halo! Spartans bring da rainbows and sparkles! Bronies got nothing on us!

[Gui_PT]

Not a joke post,

Any mention of frames per second?

[ruxtpin]

What's that old saying?

ah yes...

My body is ready.

[shinobi602]

Not a joke post, Any mention of frames per second?

Are you expecting anything other than the same as all previous Halos? If so, you'll be disappointed. It'll be 30fps like the rest.

I will eat my own shit if they get this at 60fps.

[Gui_PT]

Are you expecting anything other than the same as all previous Halos? If so, you'll be disappointed. It'll be 30fps like the rest. I will eat my own shit if they get this at 60fps.

Please 343, make him taste his own poo

[Hix]

There's nothing that needs to be resolved. They care about each other a lot as good friends would, but that's about it.

If you don't think the Chief and Cortana have developed an emotional attachment beyond friendship over the course of the Halo games, that's fine. No point arguing further as, even though it is established lore, if you don't see anything there then there's nothing I can say to sway your opinion.

[ced]

Cortana looks somehow ugly. Everything else is ace.

I think she looks great. I don't think it was necessary to change her, but she does look nice.