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343 Industries hiring for next-gen Halo

343 Industries is staffing up for a next-generation Halo title, according to a job listing uncovered by VideoGamer.

The job ad, which was posted on Microsoft's careers website yesterday, states that "343 Industries is looking for an experienced graphics developer to help create the current and next generation of game visuals in the Halo universe."

"Work on one of the most exciting and creative properties in the industry," the ad states.

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tigertron4447d ago

They're just polishing the game and tweaking the multiplayer right now.

Trust me, as soon as the new year hits, they'll be working on Halo 5.

greenpowerz4447d ago (Edited 4447d ago )

Wizzio knows that. He doesn't even own a 360. He's fussing...

Not surprised Devs are preparing for Next Gen though. Devs have to make epic appearances on new hardware which takes time, money and sweat. Only god knows what will have to go into a new Halo on a new Xbox with all its next gen features and capabilities.

"We are looking for an experienced graphics developer to help us deliver cutting edge graphics technologies for AAA experiences. Candidates should understand and have experience with how to bring great graphics to life."

You have to wonder if wizzio read the article and if he did, did he grasp it? Next gen is around the corner they have most likely have already been working on Halo 5 in some capacity.

Wizziokid4447d ago (Edited 4447d ago )

"He doesn't even own a 360. He's fussing."

Add me: Wizziokid

By the way I know they will be working on 5 as soon as 4 drops but the point is why not wait and see what happens with 4 first? it's a fair point.

Wingsfan244447d ago

See what happens with 4? It's going to see a ton of copies and thousands will be playing online. There are series with fans who will purchase anything with the name of the game on it. (NOT SAYING IT"S A BAD GAME)

Laxman4447d ago (Edited 4447d ago )

"see what happens with 4"

There are more pre-orders on Halo 4 than there are on every single platform combined for Black Ops 2 (im not comparing the games, im just using Black Ops 2 as an example due to the extremely high sales the CoD series brings in). There is no way it is going to be anything other than an insane success.

aviator1894447d ago

They've obviously just planning ahead. 343i isn't the only company that does this. Besides, I think they realize that Halo 4 will be an instant commercial success and the team is just polishing the game now anyways.

lategamer4447d ago

Pre-production needs to begin. Story boards, concepts. Where does 343i want the story to go? Start working on and with the new tech, etc.

You said why not wait until Halo 4 is released. Why wait at all? Halo 4 is done. Now its just polishing and tweaking, as well as bug fixing. If they can start on the next Halo why wouldn't they?

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DiRtY4447d ago

I have Halo 4 on pre-order, but I can't wait to see Halo 5 on a new hardware.

Laxman4447d ago

Very possible! I think the last time an FPS was widely considered GOTY by the industry and community was Halo 3. And Halo Combat Evolved before that.

neutralgamer194447d ago

I would like to see how Halo and Gears also look on a new console and also Alan Wake. Between Sony and Micro i must admit im anxious to see what they do next gen. Ill most likely have those two next gen babies side by side on my 3D 55 inch Samsung lol

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Halo 5: Guardians Will Soon Be Playable On PC Thanks to New Xbox One Translation Layer For Windows

Halo 5: Guardians and several other Xbox One exclusives will become playable on PC thanks to a new Xbox One translation layer

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PrinceOfAnger10d ago

Nice! first bloodborne and now this

RaidenBlack10d ago

yep ... hope Fable II, Uncharted Trilogy and Gears Trilogy gets the same treatment

Chocoburger10d ago

Ooh, I always wanted to try Crimson Dragon, this has my interest.

crazyCoconuts10d ago

Isn't this the foundation for your next Xbox?
This is exactly what some of us have been talking about...a way to bridge existing console users into a Xbox branded PC

crazyCoconuts10d ago

I mean.... It would be the end of Xbox.
But at least you'll have a way to play the games you've paid for on new hardware

porkChop10d ago

How is this the foundation for the next Xbox?

Profchaos10d ago

It's been talked about by industry insiders that the next Xbox will not be a Xbox as we know it (traditional closed ecosystem) but more in line with the steamdeck and would allow multiple marketplaces and such as steam to run on it like how the ru has forced iOS to adopt outside marketplaces.

In short think of the nextbox to be more like a steamdeck and less like a xbox

neutralgamer199210d ago

I am just astonished that MS wants to make as much money as Xbox as possible yet so many of their older games aren’t on PC

Goodguy0110d ago

The only halo game I've never played lol. (Asides the wars games)

Software_Lover10d ago

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!

You definitely need to buy Halo MCC.

Elit3Nick10d ago

He said it's the only one he didn't play, so he played all the games that are on MCC

ChasterMies10d ago

Halo 5 is the only Halo game that is not worth playing.

HankHill10d ago

Man, you're on a roll with 💩 opinions.

PhillyDonJawn10d ago

Campaign was trash but the MP is arguably the best in the series. Refreshing combat while staying true to the Halo vibe.

Software_Lover9d ago

Obviously I needed a snicker as I can't read when I'm hungry lol. My apologies.

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343 Industries Hiring Generative AI Lead for Future Projects

343 Industries is hiring a Generative AI Lead to integrate AI into future projects, pushing the boundaries of innovation in game development.

Notellin34d ago

Go join that team and be the part of launching a massive disappointment. Now you can help lol with AI to make it even more generic, apply now!

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Halo Infinite Dev 343 Explains Shop Price Hike, ‘This Isn't Necessarily What Everyone Wants to Hear’

Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has moved to explain a recent microtransactions price hike following a community backlash.

Jin_Sakai321d ago

You can always count on 343i to make bad decisions.

jznrpg320d ago

Replace 343 with MS and I agree

1Victor320d ago

This smell like passing down the cost of acquisitions down to the consumer at all cost in any way shape or form 🤷🏿

Godmars290320d ago

@1Victor:
Given that under best conditions - i.e. no more such spending, it'll take decades, what do you expect?

Hell, they just tried to revoke GP for their employees.

Sonic1881320d ago (Edited 320d ago )

And you can always count on the Xbox fans defending them and the price hike. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed Halo Infinite multiplayer

Snookies12318d ago

Yeah, no excuse for this garbage 343i... I haven't played Infinite's multi-player in a long while. Downloaded it again on PC only to find that the PC port is absolutely broken right now with like 3-5 minute load-in times just for the main menu. Now hearing this, I went ahead and uninstalled it lol. Wish they'd stop shooting themselves in the foot with this title.

gold_drake321d ago

so they made several changes how the helmets etc work, however, ive never seen anyone raising prices in a shop due to changes THEY made.

crazyCoconuts321d ago

This is like raising the price on VCR players

XiNatsuDragnel321d ago

343i congratulations yall killing halo mp slowly fr

Gaming4Life1981320d ago

The store price hike is stupid but halo infinite mp is currently at its best. Nobody has to buy the cosmetics as they offer alot of free content.

Crows90320d ago

Fuck that stupid argument. If you pay full price for a game you should get everything the game has to offer.

Last I checked the game released at full price. I know MP is free but then that makes the release highly overpriced.

CobraKai320d ago

@Crows
It totally was. I got suckered by Halo Infinite. All i got was a data disc and a half assed campaign.

Petebloodyonion320d ago

@Crows90
Does the single-player portion of the game (what ppl bought) offer Microtransaction?
As far I recall the answer is no.
So ppl got what they paid for meaning a complete campaign that is comparable to a lot of AAA games like Resident Evil, Wolfenstein, Doom, Mortal Kombat, etc.

Now regarding the FREE multiplayer part, I agree it's a stupid move that will probably do more harm than good since the game is (despite what several N4G members would like you to believe) in good health, and like Gaming4Life pointed out no one is forcing ppl to buy theses items.

rippermcrip320d ago

Any person who thinks that any game content created and released after launch should be free... go ahead a justify that... I'll be waiting.

I can see the argument for them selling shit immediately at launch, but even still that is weak.

You buy a game knowing exactly what is included when you pay it. You should expect nothing else for free.

CobraKai320d ago

@ripper
Insomniac released some free costumes for free for Spiderman
Capcom released free next gen upgrades for their Resident Evil games
No Man’s Sky became a new game from all the free DLC
Minecraft has a good amount of free dlc content.
Witcher 3 had some free cosmetics and a mission.
Overwatch has new characters that were free
Arkham Knight had some free costumes and a Batmobile skin

Some people expect free DLC because some companies actually gave free DLC.

jznrpg320d ago (Edited 320d ago )

@Petebloodyonion they were already charging for items and then they raised the prices on top of that. It wasn’t free to begin with and now they want more $$

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Petebloodyonion320d ago

@JZRNPG
"@Petebloodyonion they were already charging for items and then they raised the prices on top of that. It wasn’t free to begin with and now they want more $$"

And I said that raising the price was a stupid move and even made an earlier post about how it's the best way to antagonize your customers but it still doesn't change the fact that the multiplayer portion of the game is a FREE to Play game.
In this regard, Gaming4life comments stand correct and Crows comments stand wrong since Nobody paid a dime to play the game (the MP part) and no one is forcing you to buy cosmetics.

And again I totally agree with the sentiment and don't defend MS or 343I on this crappy move.

KyRo320d ago

There is absolutely no reason for ever raising the price of cosmetics. They are some of the quickest assets to create but charge silly prices for them. Its greed. There's no other way to spin it no matter what the game is.

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