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Warzone is the best part of Halo 5: Guardians

Halo 5: Guardians switches up the series' traditional multiplayer with its new Warzone game mode, and Tony Nguyen over at G4@Syfygames thinks it's the best part of the game. Find out why right here!

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spicelicka3235d ago

Personally I feel it's the best multiplayer game this gen. Just need more maps that's all.

Presentation wise I'd have to hand it to Battlefront though, I've been playing the EA Access trial and I'm in awe at how freakin amazing it looks.

Spid3r63235d ago

It amazing looking but that always were off....It needs to stay fresh all the time. I can tell you already that Halo 5 will have a long haul especially because they have a great foundation with what they have created.. Perhaps one of the best FPS multiplayer ever. Let see if EA can keep it going with battlefront although I can tell there pretty greedy already with how outrages some of the prices are.

spicelicka3235d ago

I agree, presentation will only last so long. Battlefront doesn't play that great though. I don't really see it having a competitive appeal.

My biggest issue right now is the laser weapons. Although they have to be lasers because its Star wars, I just don't like shooting with them. They have no recoil and it feels fake, I love the satisfaction of real bullets shooting from the gun and this game doesn't have it.

mhunterjr3235d ago

I downloaded battlefront, but can't get away from halo long enough to play it... The MP is THAT GOOD, despite the lack of content.

sammarshall1023235d ago (Edited 3235d ago )

I know what you mean, Warzone and arena are the most fun I've had in multiplayer for years I'm addicted

FlexLuger3235d ago

Smae here. Donwloaded the trial of Access a few days ago..still got over 8 hourse left. and halo is responsible.

DreamGamer3235d ago

Though I believe the map packs for Halo 5 will be free as well! :D

3-4-53235d ago

Been playing Halo 5 since launch and I actually don't enjoy Warzone at all. It's just not fun to me.

Team Slayer however, is a ton of fun and IMO Team Slayer IS Halo. They got that right + the mechanics and gun balance is there as well.

BTB is arriving next week, which should be more enjoyable than Warzone, & once Forge gets here things get really fun.

All I want to honestly do is create maps right now.

mhunterjr3234d ago

I don't really play standard warzone, I play Warzone Assualt.. If you like dropping a lot of bodies it's the way to go. And it helps perfect your precision skills.

3-4-53234d ago

I'll have to try it out. I'd only played like 2-3 games of regular warzone and couldn't get into it so I just stick with Team Slayer.

DreamGamer3235d ago

Not gonna lie, I was pretty blown back by the scope of Walker Assault. It may feel like an unbalanced mess, but it's a GOOD LOOKING unbalanced mess :P

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Automatic793235d ago

I love Warzone bring on the new maps.

DreamGamer3235d ago

I'm surprised there's only three. Where's the city map that we saw before? I was hoping it was a launch map.

Tedakin3235d ago

I'm hooked on Halo 5 mp and I'm someone who reaaaally didn't like Halo 4's. They nailed it this time.

Revolt133235d ago

My personal favorite gametype is Breakout, love that clutch feeling!

DreamGamer3235d ago

I tried out Breakout, and it's good for hardcore players. For more casual ones like me, it's a bit too intense.

Yetter3235d ago

Id like warzone more if it were ranked

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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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PrinceOfAnger14d ago

Nice! first bloodborne and now this

RaidenBlack14d ago

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

Chocoburger14d ago

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

crazyCoconuts14d 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

crazyCoconuts13d 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

porkChop13d ago

How is this the foundation for the next Xbox?

Profchaos13d 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

neutralgamer199213d 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

Goodguy0113d ago

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

Software_Lover13d ago

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!

You definitely need to buy Halo MCC.

Elit3Nick13d ago

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

ChasterMies13d ago

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

HankHill13d ago

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

PhillyDonJawn13d ago

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

Software_Lover13d ago

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

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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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kingnick558d ago

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.

BandarHub557d 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.

slate91557d ago

Chief and the halo franchise became a joke under 343

Sciurus_vulgaris557d 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_Observer557d 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_vulgaris557d 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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roadkillers798d 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_Slaughter799d 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.

Mandingo2020798d 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.

neutralgamer1992798d 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

SurgicalMenace798d 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.🤷🏾‍♂️

neutralgamer1992798d 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

SurgicalMenace798d ago

Just having some fun, bro.🤣🤣

Mandingo2020797d ago

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

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REDGUM798d 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.

Mandingo2020797d ago (Edited 797d 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.

BlackTar187798d 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.

Mandingo2020797d ago

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

neutralgamer1992797d ago

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

BlackTar187797d ago (Edited 797d 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.

IanTH798d 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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