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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Review

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Review

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With the release of the Xbox One and PlayStation there has already been a flurry of remastered versions of previously released titles. Halo: The Master Chief Collection however strives to provide more value than other offerings by including four games in one unique bundle, with the two oldest titles receiving an impressive graphical update. With Halo 5 not far away on the horizon, it is clear that this is a way for Microsoft to get Halo fans pumped up for the next release while also ensuring that Halo players get their hands on the Xbox One. Out of everything included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 2: Anniversary is without a doubt that biggest draw. Halo: CE never had traditional online multiplayer and both Halo 3 and Halo 4 can still be both played over Xbox Live. Halo 2 though cannot. It’s multiplayer severs were switched off with it being an original Xbox title and the game that was the pinnacle of the series for many could not be

Halo: The Master Chief Collection updates coming soon

Halo: The Master Chief Collection updates coming soon

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343 Studios is due to release a matchmaking update to fix problems with the online multiplayer component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The update will not require players to download a patch, with the official Halo site pointing out that the changes will be made directly to their servers. According to executive producer Dan Ayoub, 343 Studios has received a number of complaints about different issues but are focusing on fixing the matchmaking issues as the number one priority so that players can get online and jump into the action. The developer is also planning to release another update over the weekend which will address other issues with the game, including some small bugs and achievements not unlocking when they should. Ayoub also made it clear that they want players to keep sending in feedback, saying: “Your feedback has been helpful for us in isolating issues, so please keep the input coming.” “A game as large as Halo: The Master Chief Collection has a massive surface area, and while

10 Best Game Soundtracks Of All Time

10 Best Game Soundtracks Of All Time

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While the focus of most games tends to be on how good the gameplay is or how polished the visuals are, there is another aspect that is often overlooked but can de vital in shaping the overall experience – the soundtrack. When used effectively in games music can amplify emotions, create tension or drama and even immerse the player in the world in which they are playing. Some soundtracks are not just brilliant for video games but rival blockbuster films and hit television shows in accompanying the onscreen action with a beautifully composed original score. This article will explore 10 of the greatest examples of game soundtracks that have been created, ranging from the very modern all the way back to the NES era. Before the list starts though it is important to point out that the entries included have been picked out for their originality, impact on the industry and the important part they played in the success of the game they are part of. 10. Skyrim The Elder

New Halo 2 Anniversary cinematic screenshots released

New Halo 2 Anniversary cinematic screenshots released

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343 Studios have today released brand new screenshots of the cinematic cutscenes from Halo 2 Anniversary. The gallery below shows a number of important characters from the game including the Arbiter, Sergeant Johnson and one of the Prophets, with each being given more detail than ever before. Earlier in the year, Blur and 343 released a cinematic trailer on YouTube showing off their updated graphics but these latest screenshots but them completely to shame. It is important to remember though that these screenshots are CGI and in no way represent the graphics of the game itself – we are probably still a long way off from having these kind of visuals during gameplay. As part of the remastering of Halo 2 for The Master Chief Collection, with updates visuals, soundtrack and audio effects like with Halo: CE Anniversary, the visual effects studio Blur were hired by Microsoft to rework all of the original cutscenes in the title. The shot for shot remakes were built from the ground up by Blur

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Mjolnir Edition revealed

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Mjolnir Edition revealed

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In a surprise move GAME, the UK retailer that specialises in all things gaming, has revealed that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is getting a rather snazzy special edition. While Microsoft has yet to officially comment on the package, the fact that it is listed on GAME’s website and is available to pre-order suggests that this is the real deal. The Mjolnir Edition comes armed with a 12” Master Chief statue, with swappable arms allowing you to change the stance of the series’ protagonist. Also included in the collection is a steel book case for the game, a physical map book that contains images of every map featured in the title and the DLC Grunt Funeral Skull. It’s unknown what effect the skull will have in-game, but going on past examples in the series it’s likely to involve something hilarious happening to Grunts. Unfortunately, the price for the Mjolnir Edition version of the game clocks in at £169.99, roughly half the price of an Xbox One console. If you don’t

Halo CE: Anniversary to have Kinect features

Halo CE: Anniversary to have Kinect features

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Microsoft Boss Phil Spencer told Gamespot while on the topic of Kinect that “As a first party we believe that Kinect will be important to all genres of games […] even games like Halo Anniversary has [sic] Kinect integration.” This made me a little worried about my most beloved game, but shortly thereafter a Halo Waypoint forum admin by the name of ‘bs angel’ stepped in and had this to say about Kinect integration in Halo Anniversary