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Halo 5: Guardians Beta (First Impressions)

Since Jason from PlayerEssence has Halo:TMCC, he got to jump into the Halo 5 multiplayer beta. All that he went into it for was to find out how it felt to play in a genre that is overcrowded: many sharing similar control feel and mechanics. Is Halo 5 going to set itself apart, and is that a good thing?

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spicelicka3394d ago

I think they hit the a really solid balance of everything. It feels smooth and visceral, and the controls are perfect. I love how the gameplay is designed to support teamwork even if you're not using mics or really trying to coordinate, that's amazing design right there.

I would like to see how they do big team though, I want an all out war. I wanna use scarabs in multiplayer dammit.

OC_MurphysLaw3394d ago (Edited 3394d ago )

Definitely agree with you. My time with the beta has been very enjoyable. The addition of the sprint and boosters has been a good one imo. It changes things up enough to make it feel more "current" but still retains the Halo core game play of teamwork wins.

I also have noticed the game mode Breakout has a decidedly different feel to it over Slayer and that is a good thing imo. Breakout feels (to me) a bit more counter strike like with its round based play. Its very CQC type of game style so far given the maps and load outs we are using in the beta.

u got owned3394d ago (Edited 3394d ago )

Interesting how his impressions are that the game plays different to current fps on the markek, which i agree. While H5 is using features other FPS games currently have the game still feel like Halo which create a perfect balance IMO.

Naga3394d ago (Edited 3394d ago )

They've done a remarkable thing in evolving the combat so much, but retaining the essence of the franchise.

If anything, I am finding the game to be better than it's ever been. Combat is refined, teamwork is more necessary than ever, and the skill-gap has been expanded more than ever before. So long as they get the network and matchmaking right, I believe Halo is ready for the new generation of gamers.

MCTJim3394d ago

Here is just an idea...have classic mode that doesn't allow the boosters or the new aiming...that will quiet all the complainers.

On the other side, this is the first Halo Multiplayer that I have enjoyed :D

Clown_Syndr0me3394d ago

I have Halo mcc but didn't get no beta!
Also in the Xbox testing thingy but never got a message with a code :(

GearsOfWar3394d ago

Start Halo Mcc and go to the Extras tab. There's an option for the Halo 5 beta download.

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Master Chief Became More Than A Machine In 343's Halo

In Halo 4, 5, and Infinite, Master Chief became a more nuanced, human character.

In spite of the Halo series’ struggles, 343 deserves praise for adding nuance and characterisation to the ever-beating heart of Halo - The Master Chief. Playing through Infinite, it's abundantly clear that the events of the current and previous trilogies have irrevocably changed the iconic hero. He’s no longer the ‘blank slate’ that was previously presented by Bungie. He’s a fatigued, damaged and fallible protagonist, and one who is meandering through currents of grief, while reveling in his newfound agency. Giving the Chief a compelling and meaningful voice was no small feat, and 343 should be proud of that victory.

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This article completely misses part of the appeal of the original iteration of character in the original game trilogy. It was the Chief and Cortana vs an entire alien collective. The blank slate Bungie displayed in their games was genius, he was an mysterious hero a wide audience could identify with because he wasn't as clearly defined as most characters.

The books added a lot of lore and backstory but most Halo players just want a fun game with exposition that doesn't get in the way of gameplay, it's why the Cortana level in Halo 3 was derided.

Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty.

BandarHub404d ago

A lot of people give the 343 version of Master Chief a lot of slack.
But Fundamentally he is still the same character, he just has a couple more dialogues. He has not changed in terms of attitude.
"Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty."
And that's what he has done at the end of the day, he did his duty. Watch his partner die, and was ready to destroy the weapon in Halo infinite....he is still the same soilder that everyone remembers

Halo Infintes one was a nice balance between both.

slate91404d ago

Chief and the halo franchise became a joke under 343

Sciurus_vulgaris404d ago

The 343i Master Chief has is based on the books. However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion.

Obscure_Observer404d ago

"However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion."

Which is awesome! I love how Master Chief become more John and less soldier.

Sciurus_vulgaris404d ago

I didn’t even notice my typos,lol

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GameStop Kicks Off Four Pre-Owned Games For $20 Sale

Daily Video Game writes: "GameStop is running a new pre-owned game sale on over 1000 pre-owned games that offers four pre-owned ($9.99 or less) games for $20 across multiple gaming platforms right now, including PS3 and Xbox 360!"

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roadkillers645d ago

I mean, the deal is alright… Unfortunately for me the Serious S doesn’t have a disk drive and unfortunately for Gamestop a lot of those games are on or have been on Gamepass/PSNow.

Sgt_Slaughter646d ago

Given the nature of backwards compatibility on new systems, this is a great sale in case you missed out on some gems from last gen.

Mandingo2020645d ago

Most of the games on Xbox are on game pass. The Switch games in this sale are trash c'mon farming simulator that's laughable. The PS4 games should be cheaper. I can't wait for the GameStop going out of business liquidation sale.

neutralgamer1992645d ago

Seriously man I don't get the hate on GS and I guess you want even less options and give more control to the publishers

And you want thousands of people to lose their jobs because you don't like a company. One thing I have noticed is how most who hate on GS haven't shopped at the actual stores in years. Many who hate on GS have also done so listening to others negative stories or experiences. People on YT want clicks and hating on GS is the cool thing

SurgicalMenace645d ago

It's not people's hate that would lose people's jobs, it's the shady business practices of the company. So what you're saying is that because people work there individuals should just support what they don't want to? Sound advice; Hitler too had supporters, employees, and advocates but people go around hating him too. They only hate because of other people's bad stories or experiences; they only spoke bad about him because they wanted attention. It's been decades; lets give his way another go. With your logic anything could be made to sound good.🤷🏾‍♂️

neutralgamer1992645d ago

SurgicalMenace

Seriously you used Hitler as an example to say company has shady practices

You don't have to shop at GS there are many other retailers. I shop there and vast majority of my experiences have been positive and most of the employees are super nice

SurgicalMenace645d ago

Just having some fun, bro.🤣🤣

Mandingo2020644d ago

There are other places to work besides GS. Plus, their benefits are trash so why not work somewhere else?

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REDGUM645d ago

And none of those game you speak of you actually own as they are digital not physical & would cost more than $20 as the subscription costs more than that.

Mandingo2020644d ago (Edited 644d ago )

You know you can get game pass ultimate codes for the low on cdkeys or g2a right? You don't need to have a subscription 😂. GS is trash and I'd rather support the mom and pop game store here instead.

BlackTar187645d ago

Why are you people so full of hate? GameStop gives people jobs and provides a physical appearance to see things in the flesh and not just some soulless online experience.

Mandingo2020644d ago

You can get physical at mom and pop game stores plus you can get it online. GS is trash

neutralgamer1992644d ago

Because Mom and Pop shops cost two to three times more for the same product Angie the answer

BlackTar187644d ago (Edited 644d ago )

Mom and pop stores cost more and have even harder time competing against the internet. Also lie to me and tell you have a couple mom and pop stores near you selling games then lie and tell me you shop there.

IanTH645d ago

These sales, while potentially great, really struggle to be valuable given you can't easily parse what games are in stock. You can't just say "only show what is online & what are in my nearby stores". Probably 60-75% of these games in these massive lists are out of stock for shipping, and out of stock locally. It makes it a chore to find anything you'd want, much less 4 of them, much less enough if you wanted to get to a free shipping tier. It's a bummer.

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10 Best Halo Games

NoobFeed Editor Joshua Burt writes - There are many games in the famous Halo Franchise that are stellar titles and need to be revered. And some that do not. These games stand out from the crowd and deluge of colossal Halo titles. Games that made Halo great. We do need to iron out what qualifies the game for this list. They have to be in the Halo franchise… Obviously.

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-Foxtrot715d ago

Halo CE over Halo Infinite anyday

Not to mention the impact it had at the time

Flawlessmic715d ago

Halo 3 at the top is correct the only thing id change is swap infinite and halo ce around.

AuraAbjure715d ago

Halo 4 best campaign and multiplayer. Halo 3 best story.

ChubbyBlade714d ago

Are you trying to give people cancer?

AuraAbjure714d ago (Edited 714d ago )

Halo 4 has the hottest Cortana too which explains why the MC is the hardest in that campaign and why H4's multiplayer is the illest. Chief ain't afraid to take on teleporting enemies that can one hit melee kill.

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