Future Halo to boast ‘revolutionary multiplayer experiences’

By: Eddie Makuch Halo developer 343 Industries is looking to take multiplayer to new heights. A recent job advertisement at the studio calls for a multiplayer designer who will design and develop “revolutionary multiplayer experiences” for an upcoming Halo game. This game was not named, though Halo 5 and Halo 6 have been previously confirmed as part of the Reclaimer Trilogy. Microsoft also hasconfirmed Halo … Continue reading Future Halo to boast ‘revolutionary multiplayer experiences’

New Microsoft studio to ‘build the next Halo’

By: Eddie Makuch Halo may not be Microsoft’s tentpole franchise forever. Microsoft Game Studios Vancouver has been rebranded Black Tusk Studios, and has received the go-ahead to get to work on “the next Halo.” “What that means is we are working on Microsoft’s next big entertainment franchise,” studio manager Mike Crump told the Vancouver Sun. “We’re not working on an existing franchise, we’re looking to … Continue reading New Microsoft studio to ‘build the next Halo’

Bungie releases Destiny concept art

By: Laura Parker Halo maker Bungie have released an official screenshot from their upcoming game, rumoured to be titled Destiny. The screenshot, posted on Bungie’sofficial site, came as a response to a leaked marketing document reportedly provided to IGN by a reader, which outed story details and concept art from the upcoming game. According to IGN, Bungie has confirmed the document was prepared by an … Continue reading Bungie releases Destiny concept art

Microsoft hiring for next-gen Halo

Well it would seem things are looking good for Halo.  The new internal Microsoft Halo house 343 Industries (that was a mouthful), appears to be working on a next generation halo game.  Job listing at the Redmond Washington shop seek a graphics developer and a FC technical artist to join a team that will “drive the future of Halo”. Of course, just like any job, … Continue reading Microsoft hiring for next-gen Halo

Microsoft among potential buyers for Activision Blizzard – Report

By: Eddie Makuch Could Halo and Call of Duty one day be made under the same roof?Reuters reports that Vivendi has enlisted the help of a bank to speak with potential buyers for Activision Blizzard, and the list includes Microsoft, Time Warner, Tencent, and a group of private equity firms. “It’s nothing official yet, but they’ve asked a bank to go and talk to possible … Continue reading Microsoft among potential buyers for Activision Blizzard – Report

Halo 4: Cortana’s new look revealed

Cortana has been Master Chief’s constant companion throughout the Halo series, but judging by the artwork for Halo 4 set to grace GameInformer’s May issue, the AI regular may be getting ready to travel beyond the “friend” zone. Have a look at 343 Industries’ new (and improved?) Cortana design: Yep, those are some nice, uh, data points. True, Cortana has rocked the curvy, feminine look … Continue reading Halo 4: Cortana’s new look revealed