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[I Want Your Cat]

Man this is exciting! Hyped!

 

[RoKKeR]

Just finished reading the article, sounds like they are doing all the right things. The beta tells me they are also doing them too... very excited.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Fall of Reach was a surprisingly good book as well, fun read.

Better than it has any right to be, tbpf; video game novels aren't supposed to be that good, lol. Probably has something to do with the total disconnect between Nylund and Bungie.

EDIT: By the by, here's a more detailed writeup of the article for those who won't/can't/haven't bought the issue.

 

[ShadowsFell]

So do we have confirmation about whether two-player splitscreen will exist for multiplayer? I saw the tweet from a while back, but do we know if that's still the case?

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Jesus Christ! Those details in the OP are powerful stuff.

 

[Darryl M R]

Any word on couch split screen co-op?

 

[m23]

Any word on couch split screen co-op?

It's not in.

 

[Darryl M R]

It's not in.

Thanks for the info, disappointed but it sounds great still.

 

[-Ryn]

No it doesn't because we really don't know if GEN 2 would have the same effects on a Spartan II that it would have on a Spartan IV. The whole purpose for GEN 2 was to compensate for the the IV's not undergoing augmentations as extensive as the previous generations of Spartans. If a II is put in it then it essentially means nothing considering the armor is only supposed to boost physical stats to the point where the Spartan is on par with a Spartan II.

The only II's left are Naomi and the ones from Blue Team and they're not in the IV program. Red Team could still be alive, but seeing as they're MIA (last seen drifting aboard the SoF) it's clearly evident they're not in the Spartan IV program.

And Chief's armor isn't GEN 2 nor is the rest of Blue Teams. That's evident from the new information we got today where it was said that Locke's team has armor more advanced than that of Blue Teams.

We have no reason to believe that they wouldn't.

If the Gen II armor boosts the abilities of a Spartan IV to be comparable to that of a Spartan II then it is logical to assume that they could boost the abilities of a Spartan II as well or at the very least keep them on a level playing field whilst having better tech. Especially given that ONI would be conscripting remaining II's into the program anyway, they would've wanted them to be just as effective in the field.

There's also the Mark VII armor variant to consider, but we don't actually know enough about that variant to properly analyze and compare it.

That aside though, the IV's advantage is in their better tech. Saying that a IV could beat a II as long as the II is wearing inferior armor doesn't hold much (or as much) meaning as it is handicapping the II. At least that's my reasoning. At the end of the day though Asyris is wearing more advance tech than Blue so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

 

[singhr1]

Any word on couch split screen co-op?

No for campaign, yes for multi.. 2-player

 

[DangerDave]

I'll I want to hear now is it's coming to Steam/Windows 10.

 

[NullPointer]

It feels like Halo is being crushed by the weight of it's lore. The first game was some pulpy space adventure, but after that the franchise began to take itself way too seriously.

On the one hand, the first book of the Forerunner trilogy was damn near unreadable nonsense. On the other hand Nightfall was pretty horrible and never seemed to even need the Halo universe for its story to be told.

So, yeah. I used to enjoy the series lore but its taken a steep dive as of late.

 

[Stinkles]

Yeah they are very sleek, i like them. Especially Tanaka's armor, which looks almost Covenant like in design.



343I hired the creative director from that game recently.

Incorrect. We hired him at the start of halo 5, some years ago now.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Really excited for monday. Its so close!!!!!

Epic big team battle!! Man cannon sniping wars!! 20V20 loljk i wish

 

[Poodlestrike]

On the one hand, the first book of the Forerunner trilogy was damn near unreadable nonsense. On the other hand Nightfall was pretty horrible and never seemed to even need the Halo universe for its story to be told.

So, yeah. I used to enjoy the series lore but its taken a steep dive as of late.

And on the third hand, Broken Circle was pretty great. And on the fourth (because bilateral symmetry is important), Hunt the Truth is probably one of the best bits of tie-in media I've ever seen*.

So, yeah.

 

[BeforeU]

man those screens, looks so good. 343i probably worked closely with Microsoft hardware guys and gonna get lot of juice out of the box.

Also watching that Gameinformer 1:23min video, that music at the very end, its only for few second but fuck, that was so good.

edit

starts at 1:10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhcaePyp_M8

ps

Frank when will we get the Soundtrack? I suppose when the game launches?

You guys need to make at least a Vidoc on music. I need MORRRRRRRRRRR

 

[kittens]

Epic big team battle!! Man cannon sniping wars!! 20V20 loljk i wish

Ya know, Epic would be a pretty cool name for the new BTB. Campaign, Arena, and Epic as the core game modes. And hopefully Firefight.

 

[NullPointer]

And on the third hand, Broken Circle was pretty great. And on the fourth (because bilateral symmetry is important), Hunt the Truth is probably one of the best bits of tie-in media I've ever seen*.

So, yeah.

I've obviously been delving into the wrong stuff. Good to see there are still tender morsels of that universe to enjoy.

 

[Shrennin]

Incorrect. We hired him at the start of halo 5, some years ago now.

I'm just glad you hired him. Republic Commando is a very, very good game, and I'm really excited to see what he has to bring to Halo 5.

 

[Hulud]

Just when I think I'm out

Spoiler

yeah, right

, they pull me back in.

 

[kittens]

Just when I think I'm out

Spoiler

yeah, right

, they pull me back in.

I would have happily skipped Halo 5 and the Xbox One entirely if Halo 5 didn't look so awesome. But damn does it look awesome.

 

[Grazzt]

WHY IT IS NOT OCTOBER YET?!!

 

[OEM]

this real life? free map pack?

truly great. Community is going to be strong on this one.

and the all the info, looking really good. I can't get anymore hype. Just need the game.

 

[Nutter]

Free DLC maps is cool. But it has the same impact the Wii U having a friends list did. It's a given nowadays.

Please enlighten us to what major AAA game gives away their maps for Free from launch.

 

[-Ryn]

I've obviously been delving into the wrong stuff. Good to see there are still tender morsels of that universe to enjoy.

If you haven't read the Fall of Reach and Ghosts of Onyx you definitely should as well. There's also Contact Harvest which was a solid read.

 

[m23]

Announce the return of ODST style firefight and this will be something truly special.

 

[Obscured]

Any info on any new vehicles or weapons? If we get a mp mode with larger player counts it'd be nice to get a transport hog or a Pelican that is a bit more fun this time.

I don't want to get excited because it probably isn't coming. Despite the fact that some have said the graphics aren't that big a jump it looks very good to me and that probably doesn't play well with large environments and lots of players plus crazy physics. This is one thing I would be really happy to be wrong about. Either way I look forward to hearing about this new mode.

 

[Cheech]

They better make things right for MCC "customers".

Halo 5 sounds promising on paper, but my trust is shot with that studio. I redeemed my 6+ months after purchase ODST code, but come on. 6+ months ago was when I should have been playing MCC online over my holiday break.

They have a lot to prove with this release.

 

[BeforeU]

Any info on any new vehicles or weapons? If we get a mp mode with larger player counts it'd be nice to get a transport hog or a Pelican that is a bit more fun this time.

I don't want to get excited because it probably isn't coming. Despite the fact that some have said the graphics aren't that big a jump it looks very good to me and that probably doesn't play well with large environments and lots of players plus crazy physics. This is one thing I would be really happy to be wrong about. Either way I look forward to hearing about this new mode.

They will reveal more MP stuff at E3. I think they will start the conference with the SP demo and by the end or in middle we will see MP BTB match.

They better make things right for MCC "customers".

Halo 5 sounds promising on paper, but my trust is shot with that studio. I redeemed my 6+ months after purchase ODST code, but come on. 6+ months ago was when I should have been playing MCC online over my holiday break.

They have a lot to prove with this release.

That's what the beta is for. You missed the first Beta? Don't worry I am sure there will be another one before launch. Check it out, pretty awesome stuff.

 

[uberluigi]

man those screens, looks so good. 343i probably worked closely with Microsoft hardware guys and gonna get lot of juice out of the box.

Also watching that Gameinformer 1:23min video, that music at the very end, its only for few second but fuck, that was so good.

edit

starts at 1:10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhcaePyp_M8

ps

Frank when will we get the Soundtrack? I suppose when the game launches?

You guys need to make at least a Vidoc on music. I need MORRRRRRRRRRR

Is that Buck on Locke's team?

 

[MattyG]

Oh no.

I'm going to have to buy an Xbox One for this, aren't I.

Why are you doing this to me Stinkles.

 

[Extra Sauce]

20 maps at launch? Every map free?

God dammit Microsoft, you're going to make me buy an Xbox One aren't you.

 

[ShamePain]

Graphical jump from H4 is pretty impressive, I just hope it's not 720p, would be a waste.

 

[23qwerty]

This is literally Nathan Fillion

edit: Okay apparently he's a voice actor in Halo, that makes sense. cool

 

[Final Verdict]

Just read the article. Good stuff, Monday can't come soon enough!!

 

[NullPointer]

If you haven't read the Fall of Reach and Ghosts of Onyx you definitely should as well. There's also Contact Harvest which was a solid read.

I enjoyed Fall of Reach a lot, Contact Harvest less so but it was still a good time. Never read Ghosts of Onyx. I kindof fell out of the lore after that first Forerunner book and Nightfall made me think that was probably a wise decision.

 

[m23]

I enjoyed Fall of Reach a lot, Contact Harvest less so but it was still a good time. Never read Ghosts of Onyx. I kindof fell out of the lore after that first Forerunner book and Nightfall made me think that was probably a wise decision.

Ghosts of Onyx is the best book imo.

 

[GavinGT]

Sounds interesting. But really the multiplayer beta is all it took to sell me on this game.

 

[Extra Sauce]

Graphical jump from H4 is pretty impressive, I just hope it's not 720p, would be a waste.

I'd much rather have a smooth framerate in 720p. A poor or inconsistent framerate, now that's a real waste of good graphics.

 

[SpartanN92]

I enjoyed Fall of Reach a lot, Contact Harvest less so but it was still a good time. Never read Ghosts of Onyx. I kindof fell out of the lore after that first Forerunner book and Nightfall made me think that was probably a wise decision.

Why were you reading them in such a weird order?

Granted Nightfall is a dud but Ghosts of Onyx is TREMENDOUS!!!

Fall of Reach, First Strike, and Ghosts of Onyx are far better than books about video games have any right being.

 

[ShamePain]

I'd much rather have a smooth framerate in 720p. A poor or inconsistent framerate, now that's a real waste of good graphics.

You'd expect MS 1st party studios to push out at least 900p. There's no point in improving graphics a lot if all that detail is gonna be lost in a lowres image.

 

[NullPointer]

OK, will give Ghosts of Onyx a shot next time I'm in need of some sci-fi goodness, and at the very least before Halo 5 hits.

 

[Extra Sauce]

You'd expect MS 1st party studios to push out at least 900p. There's no point in improving graphics a lot if all that detail is gonna be lost in a lowres image.

As long as it's not at the cost of a smooth framerate. There are so many games this gen that I wish were sub-1080p for that reason. The Evil Within, Bloodborne, Witcher 3, etc.

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

Graphical jump from H4 is pretty impressive, I just hope it's not 720p, would be a waste.

343i has already said during the Halo 5 Beta that the resolution would be higher in the final game. I am guessing that if it is sub-1080p that it won't be 900p, but around Halo 2 Anniversary's resolution (1328 x 1080) as it scales better then 900p.

 

[boltz]

I still prefer the old, more blocky Spartan armor. Everytime I see the newer armor, I think Dead Space and not Halo at all.

The sleekness and curves of the of the armor make it look too pretty, not tough, kinda like comparing a Porsche with a M1 Abrams. I mean why is the entire midsection and groin area unarmored? Buck's armor is not too bad though and is the closest to the old Spartan armor.

Despite the armor, I'm pretty excited for this game and hope it's good enough to give me a reason to pick up a Xbone.

 

[JigglesBunny]

Imagine a 64 player game mode and a massive map like Boneyard from Reach with a high ceiling to facilitate air combat...

 

[Munki]

Any word on how/if Azure will be implemented in SP?

No joke.

 

[jet1911]

Finished reading the articles. Everything sounds great, screenshots are a bit too "Halo 4 HD" IMO but at least the game is 60 fps. If I read right too the demo we'll see at E3 will be from Locke perspective.

 

[Tablo]

Damn son, they might just get me back, kinda lost interest after reach but I was a huge Halo 3 guy.
Ahh do I really have to budget for an XB1 in my dorm this fall lol. RIP grades

 

[Dlacy13g]

No Gold required...could this be opening the door for PC cross play?