Halo | Just Dustin Echoes

By Mix Go To Postyou can only watch it from Xbox One, Xbox 360 or xbox.com

Oh ok. I thought there might be an app.

9am for me when presser starts.

ugh

xbox.com it is

Tomorrow is gunna be awesome. Can't wait to see what this crazy news is going to be.

Sadly I don't think I'm gunna be around for the invitational, I'll have to watch it later :(

By Lord of Admirals Go To PostHalo 3 is by far one of the worst story wise. While Halo 2 is one of the better ones, it's interesting in that it changed the entire tone of the franchise.

I'm actually really glad you brought this up, because it's something I've been wanting to talk about for a while. While I've understood bits and pieces of the development process for a while now, it wasn't until recently that I discovered the full extent and downright breadth of influence Halo 2 had on future efforts. Indeed, Halo 3 more or less feels like a sophomoric Halo 2 mostly (if not fully) realized; whether the massive change in tone had to do with Microsoft attempting to capitalize on CE's potential as an ensign first-party juggernaut or some internal change in tone is unknown, though more than likely it's some combination of the two. Halo 4 and Halo 5 likewise seem to be reaching strong parallels of the same variety, to such a degree that I could probably consider CE, 3, and Reach (and more than likely 5G) the truly revolutionary leaps of the franchise. ODST wasn't incomplete or unrealized by any means, but Bungie seemed to weaponize Halo 2's developmental themes with it, particularly in it serving as a deliberate transitional buffer with elements in equal parts representing 3 and Reach.

If they continued in a Marathon-esque "alien corridors" direction with CE2 or something, it'd be really interesting to see what would have happened. Probably something like Metroid Prime.

Likewise, the music: 2 and 3 being flip sides of the same coin and ultimately crystallizing what makes Halo, well, Halo, radically altered the tone of the franchise. I think the closest we've got to CE-sounding music was Reach's soundtrack, but I also think that's partially because of how many new melodies came about. I have a feeling CE2 music (or rather CE's musical style, just with upped production values) probably would have gone in the direction of something very similar to The Forerunner Mix.

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I'd actually be kind of interested in getting this if it didn't have text all over it.

I hope they start showing off some of the customizations that we can unlock.

By Ricky Ricardo Go To PostWe need some Blue team. MP is a given, but for the love of all that is pure and holy, BLUE. TEAM. PLEASE.

Also, DAMN at that Gears deal. As someone who only played and LOVED Gears 3 and despised Gears J, this is a fantastic deal.

this is the first halo since ODSTthat i dont want to know the story at all.

also Gears J is hot garbage, even though Baird is my favorite character

By jem0208 Go To PostTomorrow is gunna be awesome. Can't wait to see what this crazy news is going to be.

Sadly I don't think I'm gunna be around for the invitational, I'll have to watch it later :(

Same. The invitational isn't until Friday, but that's high RTX time my friends, and i'm not gonna miss out on day one to watch a tournament on maps I've already seen. Might catch it after though.

Looks like Frankie missed his flight to rtx. According to twitter he's still in Shanghai.

:(

That's... that's in addition to a refund, right?

Because otherwise I'm pretty sure they just stole like 600 bucks from Frankie, or MS depending on who's covering the ticket.

Delta is shite.

By Poodlestrike Go To PostThat's… that's in addition to a refund, right?

Because otherwise I'm pretty sure they just stole like 600 bucks from Frankie, or MS depending on who's covering the ticket.

That's ridiculous, plane tickets are expensive as hell right now, which is why airlines are being investigated for collusion.

Round trip from the Midwest to japan is 1300-1500. Soooo expensive.

By Mix Go To Post:(

Aw man :(

By Invert Go To PostRound trip from the Midwest to japan is 1300-1500. Soooo expensive.

Shanghai is in China tho.

NEED Halo 5 Soundtrack. Hurry up with that sh*t yo

By Poodlestrike Go To PostShanghai is in China tho.

I know that Shanghai is in China! Was just stating from past experiences of travel to Japan that the tickets costed 1300-1500 if you bought them months in advance. Airfare in general is expensive.

Apparently in my first run through of Halo 3 the achievements didn't record for me completing a few of the levels. So I just now completed The Covenant on legendary and got about 10 achievements pop all at once.

On another note, I'm betting Halo's getting MLG:
https://twitter.com/DenialMikwen/status/628331127422455808

Gamescon starts around midnight for me tonight. Yep I'll stay up and watch it. I'm curious about Crackdown, Quantum Break needs to show something new (Alan Wake was good but only 1 play through with little replayability, I suspect the same with Quantum Break) and finally I want Below & Inside. Scalebound doesn't interest me and I'm struggling to keep playing Witcher 3 TBH.

By jem0208 Go To PostApparently in my first run through of Halo 3 the achievements didn't record for me completing a few of the levels. So I just now completed The Covenant on legendary and got about 10 achievements pop all at once.

On another note, I'm betting Halo's getting MLG:
https://twitter.com/DenialMikwen/status/628331127422455808

I'm guessing 343/MS are going large on the build up of HCS S1/2 experience. Probably very similar format online and live events but with massive prize money. Given they've already announced spectator mode, no splitscreen, ranked, tournies at events now for H5 arena an educated guess places prize money as the reason for pro players tweeting their excitement and the attracting of other pro players. I'm ready to be surprised though.

By Ozzy Onya A2Z Go To PostGamescon starts around midnight for me tonight. Yep I'll stay up and watch it. I'm curious about Crackdown, Quantum Break needs to show something new (Alan Wake was good but only 1 play through with little replayability, I suspect the same with Quantum Break) and finally I want Below & Inside. Scalebound doesn't interest me and I'm struggling to keep playing Witcher 3 TBH.

All I need is that sweet Halo 5 hype.

13.5 hours B O Y S.

By jem0208 Go To PostOn another note, I'm betting Halo's getting MLG:
https://twitter.com/DenialMikwen/status/628331127422455808

Seems to weird to jump ship though. ESL and 343 haven't been partnered for that long, and it's been decent so far. MLG must really be thirsty for Halo.

If the population were larger, it'd be cool to see ESL and MLG both running their own leagues, sort of in an AFC and NFC sort of way. Even have the end-of-season finals be between the top teams of both leagues.

By Poodlestrike Go To PostIf the population were larger, it'd be cool to see ESL and MLG both running their own leagues, sort of in an AFC and NFC sort of way. Even have the end-of-season finals be between the top teams of both leagues.

I can't see that level of cooperation ever happening.

By GringoSuave89 Go To PostI can't see that level of cooperation ever happening.

But it'd be so damn cool if it happened :D

Matt, how the fuck can you be so good at geometry wars?

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostMatt, how the fuck can you be so good at geometry wars?

The real question is why are you not?

By YourExWife Go To PostThe real question is why are you not?

Something, something "git gud"

Delta killed Halo.

Halo is dad.

By Invert Go To PostRound trip from the Midwest to japan is 1300-1500. Soooo expensive.

Shanghai is China.
Texas is the south.

Did you drop out of 6th grade geography class?

By YourExWife Go To PostThe real question is why are you not?

Because GW3 on the Vita is difficult

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostBecause GW3 on the Vita is difficult

Only when there's a bunch of enemies and shit at once and the Vita doesn't know what to do.

Feel free to party chat with me next time we're both on if you want some tips. Also, git gud

Someone play Halo with me.

YourExWife Ohhh

By YourExWife Go To PostSomeone play Halo with me.

YourExWife Ohhh

Someone come online and play. Stop talking about Halo and play Halo!

By YourExWife Go To PostSomeone play Halo with me.

YourExWife Ohhh

By GringoSuave89 Go To PostSomeone come online and play. Stop talking about Halo and play Halo!

I need a break from campaign, I'll play some multiplayer.

By Granadier Go To PostDelta killed Halo.

Halo is dad.


Shanghai is China.
Texas is the south.

Did you drop out of 6th grade geography class?

delta is hlao

IM halo O_O

By Granadier Go To PostDelta killed Halo.

Halo is dad.


Shanghai is China.
Texas is the south.

Did you drop out of 6th grade geography class?

I'm well aware of the geographical locations of Shanghai and Texas. I should have clarified. When I was in the Navy it cost roughly 1300-1500 dollars to fly back home (Missouri) from Japan. I was commenting on the high price of air fare, not the geographical location of Shanghai, or Texas.

By Invert Go To PostI'm well aware of the geographical locations of Shanghai and Texas. I should have clarified. When I was in the Navy it cost roughly 1300-1500 dollars to fly back home (Missouri) from Japan. I was commenting on the high price of air fare, not the geographical location of Shanghai, or Texas.

But, Invert...Shanghai is in China.

:lol I was choking hard here, could have been so much more.
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Fata1moose/video/6034975

By Fata1moose Go To PostBut, Invert…Shanghai is in China.

:lol I was choking hard here, could have been so much more.
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Fata1moose/video/6034975

You sure? :D

By Invert Go To PostYou sure? :D

Yeah, pretty sure I could have gotten a Killtrocity there at least.

Still can't believe you don't know where Shanghai is though, look at a map every once and a while. :P

There are no other flights? Nor deep pockets at Microsoft?

Woohoo! less than 8 hours to go, and look at this, it's Fathom B-roll that Rooster Teeth used a while back for their E3 stuff to tide you guys over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ar_XdVKOdg

and is it just me, or does Stiezer's voice sounds more like classic Halo when announcing the multikill medals?

EDIT: yeah, definitely had him redo the VO for the medals, here's a video for comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ut-fpBJMIQ

EDIT 2: Also seems as though audible hit markers are gone unless it's a kill. I'm in love.

By Poodlestrike Go To PostLike hell it is. Destiny's story is all over the place, crammed into cutscenes that were (last I checked) still mostly unskippable and loading screen monologues. It's not minimalist. It just sucks. They turned Bill Nighy into the world's most boring expositor.

Taken King is letting you skip them (including old cutscenes)

By Wesleyshark Go To Post

Hard lessons learned from the MCC, but stuff like this I can tell they took them to heart. I wonder if an MCC released today would be Halo 2 Anniversary and just the 360 CEA, H3, H4, and ODST bundled in.

By Mix Go To PostWoohoo! less than 8 hours to go, and look at this, it's Fathom B-roll that Rooster Teeth used a while back for their E3 stuff to tide you guys over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ar_XdVKOdg

and is it just me, or does Stiezer's voice sounds more like classic Halo when announcing the multikill medals?

EDIT: yeah, definitely had him redo the VO for the medals, here's a video for comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ut-fpBJMIQ

EDIT 2: Also seems as though audible hit markers are gone unless it's a kill. I'm in love.

I do notice some different sounds... I like what I"m hearing. The battle rifle sounds like a burst shot at least. Although, I really wish the pistol and sniper had a punchier sound to them. The H2A sniper sound was shmex.

Thanks for sharing. Dang Halo 5 looks like so much fun.

EDIT: I can't stop watching this footage. I'm so pumped!!! This game is gonna make me schedule my life around it, isn't it? lol

By Fahzgoolin Go To PostI do notice some different sounds… I like what I"m hearing. The battle rifle sounds like a burst shot at least. Although, I really wish the pistol and sniper had a punchier sound to them. The H2A sniper sound was shmex.

Thanks for sharing. Dang Halo 5 looks like so much fun.

EDIT: I can't stop watching this footage. I'm so pumped!!! This game is gonna make me schedule my life around it, isn't it? lol

getting back to the Halo 2/3 days of Hype. I need it inside of me nowwww

By Mix Go To Postgetting back to the Halo 2/3 days of Hype. I need it inside of me nowwww

DUDE...same here bro. I just rewatched it like 10 times and I'm still giddy. It looks, sounds, and feels so good and I'm not lowering my standards. The game looks really clean and sharp with that smooth 60fps.

I'm so glad I decided to only focus on Gears and Halo this year and onward. It's looking like I won't regret it.

By Poodlestrike Go To PostIf the population were larger, it'd be cool to see ESL and MLG both running their own leagues, sort of in an AFC and NFC sort of way. Even have the end-of-season finals be between the top teams of both leagues.

Or just have an open circuit with many tournaments with different formats from many different organizers.

Sorry for another long post but here we go:

This is an unpopular opinion around these parts but I really REALLY do not care for the story in Halo as much as I WANT to. I enjoyed Halo 1s story well enough, I really enjoyed the Arbiter's rise to redemption storyline in Halo 2, but Halo 3 onwards has left me cold.

I feel like the problem for me is I really don't care for a majority of the characters. I LOVE the Arbiter if not mainly for Keith David's voice acting and I felt bad for him in the beginning of Halo 2 so seeing him rise and then being a key component for the Prophets' demise was fun. I also love Buck. But what's weird is i didn't care for him in Halo 3 ODST, but now i'm so excited for him. Mainly because Nathan Fillion has been killing it in VO in the few snippets we seen especially that line "Every other Spartan, every other soldier when they hear about this....They're gonna hate us". Idk. Maybe I just have a severe man-crush on Nathan Fillion.

But besides that, nothing really. Cortana will be missed, but I wasn't like "OH SNAP THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING AND NOW I HAVE TO CRY". Heck, I was more sad when Sgt. Johnson died. I was also more sad when Jorge and Noble 6 died.

Finally, Master Chief is a pretty cool guy who shoots lots of aliens and isn't afraid of anything, but that's it to me. I have a hard time empathizing with him. Yeah kidnapping, torture, etc. was bad but I still don't feel anything. And i don't understand why. Is it due to bad writing? Is it due to bad voice actors? Poor direction? I know a lot of people will tell me to read the books, but how come other games can make me empathize with characters without books giving me insight to their every thought and motive? I just want to care for characters. I don't necessarily have to care about the story especially since how intense the lore has gotten; for example Halo 4's Librarian cutscene onwards just completely threw me out of the game. I just cared about the Cortana's rampancy arc at that point and that's because Cortana feels fleshed out compared to the other characters in the game, even though to non-book readers she's just an AI who guides you through levels for the most part.

This isn't trashing the game's story, as I understand that it's a really well written universe, but I just feel like the characters are the missing piece to making the game's story incredible.

By Mix Go To PostWoohoo! less than 8 hours to go, and look at this, it's Fathom B-roll that Rooster Teeth used a while back for their E3 stuff to tide you guys over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ar_XdVKOdg

and is it just me, or does Stiezer's voice sounds more like classic Halo when announcing the multikill medals?

EDIT: yeah, definitely had him redo the VO for the medals, here's a video for comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ut-fpBJMIQ

EDIT 2: Also seems as though audible hit markers are gone unless it's a kill. I'm in love.

Two things:

1. That sniper scope looks busy.
2. What's up with the blue outline on all of the weapons. Is that something we can turn off? Because it's even on weapons dropped from dead players.

Halo 5: Guardians - Fathom Gameplay [B-Roll]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ar_XdVKOdg

By zoabs Go To PostSorry for another long post but here we go:

This is an unpopular opinion around these parts but I really REALLY do not care for the story in Halo as much as I WANT to. I enjoyed Halo 1s story well enough, I really enjoyed the Arbiter's rise to redemption storyline in Halo 2, but Halo 3 onwards has left me cold.

I feel like the problem for me is I really don't care for a majority of the characters. I LOVE the Arbiter if not mainly for Keith David's voice acting and I felt bad for him in the beginning of Halo 2 so seeing him rise and then being a key component for the Prophets' demise was fun. I also love Buck. But what's weird is i didn't care for him in Halo 3 ODST, but now i'm so excited for him. Mainly because Nathan Fillion has been killing it in VO in the few snippets we seen especially that line "Every other Spartan, every other soldier when they hear about this….They're gonna hate us". Idk. Maybe I just have a severe man-crush on Nathan Fillion.

But besides that, nothing really. Cortana will be missed, but I wasn't like "OH SNAP THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING AND NOW I HAVE TO CRY". Heck, I was more sad when Sgt. Johnson died. I was also more sad when Jorge and Noble 6 died.

Finally, Master Chief is a pretty cool guy who shoots lots of aliens and isn't afraid of anything, but that's it to me. I have a hard time empathizing with him. Yeah kidnapping, torture, etc. was bad but I still don't feel anything. And i don't understand why. Is it due to bad writing? Is it due to bad voice actors? Poor direction? I know a lot of people will tell me to read the books, but how come other games can make me empathize with characters without books giving me insight to their every thought and motive? I just want to care for characters. I don't necessarily have to care about the story especially since how intense the lore has gotten; for example Halo 4's Librarian cutscene onwards just completely threw me out of the game. I just cared about the Cortana's rampancy arc at that point and that's because Cortana feels fleshed out compared to the other characters in the game, even though to non-book readers she's just an AI who guides you through levels for the most part.

This isn't trashing the game's story, as I understand that it's a really well written universe, but I just feel like the characters are the missing piece to making the game's story incredible.

I agree that the characters have never been a strong point of Halo, I think that's actually a carry over from Bungie though.

343 has started to actually build some of the characters. The Chief is a far more interesting character now than he was at the end of 3. Also I really like Lasky, hopefully he's a big part of 5.

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostTwo things:

1. That sniper scope looks busy.
2. What's up with the blue outline on all of the weapons. Is that something we can turn off? Because it's even on weapons dropped from dead players.

The blue outline was added due to visibility issues.


We gunna take bets on how long that GAF thread on the Fathom gameplay takes to devolve into a graphics thread? I'm gunna say the start of page 2.