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It's a Critical Week for the Future of Halo

Halo Infinite is finally being revealed this week. Will it be good enough to return to gaming's top echelons?

ArchangelMike1385d ago

Hopefully it'll be a real gameplay reveal, and not baked gameplay or worse just a cinematic reveal.

Dissidia1385d ago

It was revealed a whole year ago, in the form of a cinematic. This reveal won't be that, expect gameplay.

Tacoboto1385d ago (Edited 1385d ago )

Two whole years ago... Time sure flies. The MS talking heads have been saying constantly it's the campaign reveal.

crazyCoconuts1385d ago

I'm hoping they don't try and mimic Destiny and as a result make the protagonist someone other than Master Chief.

Dissidia1385d ago

Master Chief is the main protagonist.

phoenixwing1385d ago

it's time for ms to prove they have games and not just any games, quality games

aaronaton1385d ago

Not only does it need to look great, but i needs to look 'not held back' by the simultaneous release of the Xbox One version. I just don't see how 343 can design the game from the ground up with the SSD in mind.
IMO the most likely thing will be that Halo: infinite will essentially be a current gen looking game, but can be played at higher res and fps on the series X. Disappointing to say the least.

Minute Man 7211385d ago

According to reports H:I was built on Series X dev kits and scaled down

MadLad1385d ago (Edited 1385d ago )

"Infinite will be a current gen looking game"
Based on?

DiRtY1385d ago

„I enjoyed playing knack on hard, very challenging with brutal respawns.“

You wrote that nine days ago and now you are “worried” about the visuals of Halo Infinite?

Nah, I don’t buy it.

aaronaton1385d ago

yeh i did write that, but whats that got to do with Visuals? lol its clearly the opposite, literally talking about mechanics.

cooperdnizzle1385d ago

Hahaha what? That doesn't make much sense dude. Well see if xbox can step it up. After 5 years of them saying to wait, well I have waited and ready. Convince me to buy an xbox.

DiRtY1385d ago

Knack is technically weak and the mechanics are even worse.

If you like such a game, you shouldn’t be concerned about Halo at all.

Games are scalable, they always were. So technically speaking: it will be great and all the rumors so far confirmed this.

Heck, the Gears of War 5 port on Xbox One X looked freaking good. Xbox Series X version will be even better. And Halo Infinite will be developed with the Series X in mind and downscaled for Xbox One. It will be a beauty.

chiefJohn1171385d ago

Lmao, he loving Knack but worried bout Halo 😆 FOH

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crazyCoconuts1385d ago

At this point, just give us a great Halo game again. I'll be playing it on PC and I'm sure it'll max my system out at 4k ultra, so I'm not worried about anything being held back. I just want a great Halo single player FPS with an awesome story again.

Yodasfavoritesoda1385d ago

How is it disappointing? Halo infinite was always gonna be on the Xbox One . So if they make a fantastic looking next gen version then I don’t see the issue. Can we wait until we see the game in action before we claim it to be a disappointment

aaronaton1385d ago

So you're not disappointed that Halo:Infinite isn't a Series X exclusive?

Yodasfavoritesoda1385d ago

No not at all. Why would I care if people on older systems can play a lesser version of the game

MadLad1385d ago

He wants to hate on it because Xbox. Every one of his responses states as much.

Tacoboto1385d ago

Aaron, if you're only going to complain there's a better use of that time. You've made up your mind already that you're going to find something else to complain about.

You think the SSD is off-the-shelf parts even.

I don't understand how people can't grasp the idea of developers being able to scale a game based on different hardware. It's like they've never heard of "PC"s and "graphics options" lol

spicelicka1385d ago (Edited 1385d ago )

"Halo: infinite will essentially be a current gen looking game, but can be played at higher res and fps on the series X. Disappointing to say the least."

Firstly, that's going to be every "next gen" game for the next couple of years. Do you not remember the launch games for the past couple of generations? All were just graphical upgrades and many had prior gen ports. What have you seen so far with the next gen reveals that isn't possible in current gen? Ratchet and Clank would be the closest thing with that teleport effect, it looks gorgeous but that's essentially just an aesthetic effect and likely possible without an SSD.

Secondly, they have only announced commitment to cross gen for a couple of years. It takes at least that long to start utilizing the power of consoles. It really wouldn't make much difference if Halo Infinite was nex gen only.

Lastly, they have developed a brand new engine and other than Crackdown they haven't done much with what Azure can provide. Crackdown 3 wasn't a big budget behemoth like Halo is.

I think people are setting their expectations wayy too high for a launch game, way higher than any other launch game so far. Halo doesn't need a revolution in computing power, it needs to focus on delivering a better story and better campaign, and improve it's multiplayer further. Halo 5's multiplayer is already amazing, the amount of things you can do with forge is incredible. Let's not forget that's 5 year old technology! We haven't even had a Halo yet that uses current gen tech to its full potential.

aaronaton1383d ago

Well having watched the trailer, i guess i was right after all.

AngelicIceDiamond1385d ago

Current gen Console gamers will play H.I like they have every single game this gen. With them hiding loading. We're used to it, and never even thought about devs hiding loading in game. If the game is great in general you won't have a bad time with the game. Once you play the X Series version you'll probably not go back to the current gen game. Because of how instant and fast everything is.

spicelicka1383d ago

I don't agree with your logic because that game can look way better than it does and it has nothing to do with it being on Xbox one. What you were right about was it being disappointing.

aaronaton1382d ago

Well if it has nothing to do with Xbox one, the problem must lie with 343 and it's b-list staff.

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Yodasfavoritesoda1385d ago

I’m ready to see it! I love Halo :)

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Desperate Xbox players turn to Halo Forge for their Helldivers 2 fix

PS5-exclusive Helldivers 2 is so popular that Xbox players want a taste of democracy, and now Halo Forge will be the battleground for a Helldivers 2 remake.

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XiNatsuDragnel73d ago

That's wild but hey if forge satisfies than that's good

GamerRN72d ago

Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok, but I wouldn't call it anything to get desperate over..

God of War and the other exclusive are more worth desperation. I don't think I'm gonna even try Helldivers2, in still trying to beat Forbidden West, and I still of Ghosts, Ragnarok and TLOU2 to play

Old McGroin72d ago

Helldivers 2 is a phenomenally good game. You should definitely check it out if you get the chance. Looks like the devs have the server capacity issue pretty much sewn up now so it's a good time to jump in.

WolfSeed72d ago

You clearly haven't tried it. It's pure crack.

MrNinosan72d ago

I thought exactly like you, until I tried Helldivers 2... and then I was hooked.
The only thing that will stop me from playing it going forward is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth next week.

1Victor72d ago

@gamer: “Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok”

Lest be honest for a minute even Phil want it on Xbox and if it wasn’t desperation the forge player wouldn’t be trying to copy it 🤷🏿

Barlos72d ago

Nobody is desperate over a game. Its pure clickbait.

TwoPicklesGood72d ago

I enjoy Helldivers 2 but it isn’t phenomenal or anything, its just a good game. Sure us ps5 players don’t have many multiplayer games so maybe that skews perspective. What we should be worrying about Is all the bugs and issues that STILL plague the game. It shouldn’t have been released in this state.

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Hereandthere72d ago

Helldivers 2 graphically makes halo on series x look 2 gen behind.

Rdeal72d ago

Are you saying Helldivers 2 graphics are better than Halo's? if so you need glasses , graphics has to be the worst part of Helldivers 2, I have seen better on the PS4

Hypertension14072d ago (Edited 72d ago )

@Rdeal

It's not the best looking game around
but the graphics definitely look better than halo infinite. The destruction on display while also maintaining a steady performance is also very impressive.

I've also seen better on PS4, but I say the same for almost every Xbox Series X game this generation.

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Kiryu199272d ago

Why desperate Xbox fans? Why are we so split as a gaming community? So gamers wanting to play awesome games are not labeled desperate?

DarXyde72d ago

I don't think it's really unusual.

LittleBigPlanet allowed for that.

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Jin_Sakai73d ago (Edited 73d ago )

Just get a PS5 and be done with it. Four Xbox exclusives are making their way over with more to follow down the road.

343_Guilty_Spark72d ago (Edited 72d ago )

When is Halo Infinite coming?

Hellblade 2 coming?

Jin_Sakai72d ago

Soon enough.

Phil Spencer: “The biggest games will be more than just one platform“

https://x.com/xbox/status/1...

VincentVanBro72d ago

Neither of those are worth an entire console so who cares?

DazaMc72d ago

Anytime now, who knows.

MrNinosan72d ago

Probably within a year, but don't worry. They will still be available on the box of your choice, except if Switch is your choice.

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babadivad72d ago

Or just play it on your PC...

InUrFoxHole72d ago

Why get either console? All are coming to pc anyway

Shane Kim72d ago

If it wasn't for the initial cost, then I would never get a console.

InUrFoxHole71d ago

Honestly pc is great but I love the convenience of a console

OptimusDK71d ago

You couldn’t help yourself right Jin

Jin_Sakai71d ago

I just couldn’t help but tell the reality of the situation.

goldwyncq71d ago

Or just get a PC because all Xbox and PS games are coming to it sooner or later. Nintendo's the only company practicing true exclusivity nowadays.

Tedakin71d ago

Sony's present said first party games will be on pc and other platforms too. So what? And before you say he just meant "pc and playstation" that was debunked. Day 1 pc is definitely coming from Sony, ending your precious exclusives.

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Neonridr73d ago

I remember the good old days of Halo 3 and the Forge. Some wild game games came from it.

RaidenBlack73d ago

Just let Coalition develop or at least assist in developing the next Halo ... 343 alone is not enough

Jin_Sakai72d ago

They already assisted with development.

“Gears of War studio The Coalition helped out with Halo Infinite”

https://www.vg247.com/gears...

RaidenBlack72d ago

Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible

neomahi71d ago

That would be smart, but makes too much sense. BUT, The Coalition is pretty much dead, without Rod Ferguson, there's nothing there. That was the point of that team was that he was heading it up but even Rod Ferguson turned down being the boss and head of his own studio making Microsoft money to go to Blizzard, and isn't it ironic, look where's he's at now. Cliff Blezinski offered to go back to work on Gears and Xbox (one of their biggest IPs) shut him down and told him no. Gears put Xbox on the map, and they told him no. Sony wouldn't tell David Jaffe no if he asked to return to God of War or Twisted Metal, Jaffe is just to lazy, but Xbox shut down Blezinski, completely shocked me.

So, you're right, kinda, but that blood isn't there anymore, the soul of that team is gone so I don't think you'd get the quality you think that you would

Jin_Sakai71d ago

“Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible“

Certain Affinity would be good but who knows what’s happening there. And I’d suggest keeping CoD studios away from the franchise unless you want Halo of Duty.

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PhillyDonJawn72d ago (Edited 72d ago )

Halo Infinite forge is a million times better. maps don't even look like forge made but look like actual dev created maps now

Neonridr72d ago

oh I bet, I just have fond memories of all the different things people came up with. I can only imagine what it's like now.

PhillyDonJawn72d ago

Hell yeah I remember the forge map toilet 😂 good times. Poo and paper everywhere

Blad3runner0073d ago

Don't get this mentality. Nothing is stopping these people from buying a PS5

I don't get fanboyism and refusing to purchase a competitors console.

purple10173d ago

I didn't used to get it, when is was Sega vs Nintendo, but now companies charging for online play, I dont wan to pay 2 separate subs, so you make a choice. also if you were to say invest in extra controllers for mates or whatever, I suppose it all adds up

anast72d ago

So, PS5 is the choice, right?

PhillyDonJawn72d ago (Edited 72d ago )

You're thinking too much into it. Forge creators make anything and everything. This is nothing new. Call of duty and other games have been made in halo forge as well. I was just playing Nuketown and hot potato 2 weeks ago lol (hot potato fun asf btw)

PaleMoonDeath72d ago

Not everyone can afford it mate, some have kids, families etc to support. Very close minded statement, adults don't necessarily care which machine, but money's tight nowadays, bring them Helldivers so we can get the damn Halo & Gears armour on PS5 lol

EvertonFC72d ago

I wanna see helgeist, scorpions, crimera, flying sting rays even some knack enemies etc

PaleMoonDeath72d ago

@Everton, DUDE! KILLZONE 2 HELGHAST SKINS! COULD YOU IMAGINE

Charlieboy33372d ago

They hate Playstation to the point of insanity....yet want a Playstation game on Xbox so bad. These people don't even make sense in their OWN minds...

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EvertonFC71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Agreed fella, same can be said for the playstation lot too though lol. We would all be over a gears collection, halo collection, Forza and ori

DivineHand12572d ago

I hope all the persons who agreed with you have an Xbox. Being a multi-console owner is the best thing for a gamer. When Palworld came out I could boot up the Xbox and play it there. I also just started playing Helldivers 2 yesterday and I am having a great time with it.

The gunplay is good so persons who are on the fence for this reason, don't be. The gunplay in this can go up against Halo, Destiny, The Division 2 etc. The gameplay loop is also good with a reasonable progression system. It doesn't have any RPG mechanics so don't expect to see numbers popping up when you shoot an enemy. Progression in this game allows you to unlock cosmetics, weapons and air drops from orbit to aid you on your mission.

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anast72d ago

HA! All the while Xbox games are popping up in PS stores. To be honest, on day exclusivity will probably be gone and each will just provide a streaming service bundle, but why not have fun while we can.

crazyCoconuts72d ago

And to get you to pick one streaming service over another they would have....

anast72d ago (Edited 72d ago )

You do know how to ask direct questions, right? This is a serious question.

They would have different app features, different UI's, timed exclusivity, and different video game series (live action and animation). Also the streaming services would be tied to mobile phones of choice (Sony vs MS; maybe even Nintendo will get in on this, phone thing.) which have their own reasons for purchasing.

Of course this is in the distant future. They don't call me the Oracle for no reason.

crazyCoconuts72d ago

Exclusives... The answer was exclusives.
But, you being the Oracle you already knew that, didn't you?

anast72d ago

"one day exclusivity will probably be gone"

Yes. I am the Oracle. When this happens you can say I am right.

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Gaming4Life198195d ago

Nice just doing the weekly challenges will get these.

1UP-Words95d ago

Yeah it's certainly a relief that they're not too hard to earn because they look good! With Seasons now done, we're getting less free armor than usual so it's something