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My guess as to what the Halo 4 soundtrack titles could mean for the Campaign.

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From the Halo 4 OST (Original Soundtrack) titles we can glean that there will be more, much more than just Covies to fight. Here is my conjecture on the subject.

1. Awakening = Chief Wakes up from Cryo Sleep
2. Belly Of The Beast = Chief/Cortana escape the Forward Unto Dawn, fighting Covies along the way.
3. Requiem = The first foray on Requiem, more Covies
4. Legacy = Chief finds info about Forerunners/Reclaimers (Thus he and all of humanity are the “”Legacy” of the galaxy)
5. Faithless = This one’s a bit harded, but I’ll take a stab at it. Covies, at least the ones in Halo 4 still hold true to the prophets beliefs thereby thinking that Chief is faithless. More covie fighting.
6. Nemesis = Our first look at the Didact sphere and possibly what’s inside, even if blurred/obscured, fight against Prometheans
7. Haven = Chief explores more of Requiem, finally the UNSC Infinity arrives and Chief has his “Haven” even if temporary
8. Ascendancy = Cortana seems to likely fit into this one. Perhaps Chief is finding a cure for her rampancy. More Promethean fights
9. Solace = Chief seemingly loses Cortana (similar to how he did with the flood/gravemind). He has to track her down to save her. More Promethean fights.
10. To Galaxy = This one could be quite interesting. Chief finds more sentient beings on Requiem? If nto alive and walking around, maybe in a sort of Cryo stasis. The seeds of a new sentient Galaxy?
11. Immaterial = Another battle against the Didact and his forces. The Didact believes Chief to be Immaterial as he’s only one being. (Man, is he wrong…)
12. 117 = Still having not found Cortana, this is a very somber level with Chief examining himself, his history, his war experience. For the first time we get a look into Chief as a man as opposed to just the armored super soldier. Not as much fighting, this could be more about exploration of Requiem and trying to find Cortana again.
13. Arrival = The Librarian arrives at Requiem, the forces of the Didact face off against the forces of a now combined UNSC/Librarian coalition. This is why we’ve seen two different colored Prometheans.
14. Revival = The Librarian being convinced of the Flood’s eradication years earlier, allows for the release of the other sentient beings Chief found earlier. Some are other human races. Cortana is “fixed.”
15. Green And Blue = Again a reference to the coalition. Green represents Chief and the UNSC while Blue represents the Librarian and her forces. The Didact survived with plenty of forces intact and has stealed away to another more powerful and MUCH bigger installation…The Ark. No, not the one from Halo 3, but the other BIGGER one.

So do you have a thought on what the track titles could mean? If so, please write a reply. I’d like to read what others may be thinking about these.

-HFFL

The Halo Bulletin 8-22-12 (and it’s an exciting one!)

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Okay, for those that want to read the whole thing go here: The Halo Bulletin

For those that just want to get to the good stuff, read on.

BS Angel talks about how hot it was in the studio.

SPOILERS FORTHCOMING, you’ve been warned.

Halo 4 Original Soundtrack and Special Edition Remix Album coming Oct. 22!

Here’s a link to some of the regular samples:
Halo 4 samples

Here’s a link to some of the remix samples:
Halo 4 remix samples

More talk about the music and remixes.

Now for the official news on when to get the OST (Original Soundtrack).

Following text from Halo Waypoint:

Halo 4 Original Soundtrack (available in physical CD and digital formats)

Available for standalone purchase of $13.98 (U.S. ERP), the Halo 4 Original Soundtrack features 15 themes from award-winning producer Neil Davidge, co-writer and producer of the pioneering trip hop group Massive Attack. Working in collaboration with 343 Industries, Davidge and his production team enlisted a 16-person hand-picked male tenor / bass choir plus 10 females from the London Bulgarian Choir, a full 50 piece orchestra, and a whole host of other performers to bring the music of Halo 4 to life. Those who purchase a physical copy of the Original Soundtrack will receive a free download voucher for three exclusive remix tracks and three additional Davidge tracks not included on the soundtrack but featured in the Halo 4 game. These game pieces will not be available on any other platform other than through the physical CD purchase.

Halo 4 Original Soundtrack List and Titles (CD & Digital):

1. Awakening
2. Belly Of The Beast
3. Requiem
4. Legacy
5. Faithless
6. Nemesis
7. Haven
8. Ascendancy
9. Solace
10. To Galaxy
11. Immaterial
12. 117
13. Arrival
14. Revival
15. Green And Blue

Halo 4 Special Digital Original Soundtrack

The Special Digital Original Soundtrack features the full content of the Original Soundtrack, a digital booklet, as well as six bonus remix tracks composed by renowned producer Neil Davidge and remixed as follows: To Galaxy (Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix), Awakening (Gui Boratto Remix), Revival (DJ Skee & THX Remix), Ascendancy (Caspa Remix), Requiem (Bobby Tank Remix) and The Beauty of Cortana (Apocalyptica vs. Neil Davidge Remix).

Halo 4 Special Edition 2-Disc Box Set

Available for preorder today for $75 (U.S. ERP), the Halo 4 Special Edition 2-Disc Box Set includes the following: Halo 4 Original Soundtrack, Halo 4 14-track remix album, Exclusive “Making of Halo 4 Music” DVD containing over 70 minutes of unique behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and recording sessions from Abbey Road, Exclusive hardcover book on the “Making of Halo 4 Music” featuring production and composition notes from Neil Davidge plus exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and exclusive artwork images, Exclusive 12” Neil Davidge signed art print, Exclusive 180g heavy weight 12” Vinyl Full color Picture Disk of Master Chief and Cortana in a uniquely designed Sleeve bag, Exclusive Avatar T-Shirt download (Male & Female). The first 5000 orders will all be individually numbered in a limited series and personalized by Neil Davidge.

Halo 4 Remix Album Track List and Titles:

1. Awakening – Gui Boratto Remix
2. Green And Blue – KOAN Sound Remix
3. Requiem – Bobby Tank Remix
4. Ascendancy – Caspa Remix
5. To Galaxy – Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix
6. Haven – Hundred Waters Remix
7. Revival – DJ Skee & THX Remix
8. Ascendancy – Matt Lange Remix
9. Nemesis – Alvin Risk Remix
10. Solace – Maor Levi Remix
11. Arrival – Norin & Rad Remix
12. Green And Blue – Andrew Bayer Remix
13. Foreshadow – James Iha Remix
14. The Beauty Of Cortana – Apocalyptica vs. Neil Davidge Remix

Some REALLY good stuff there.

Next up, the Halo 4 achievements are fully revealed. Again, spoilers here…

Halo 4 Achievement  Dawn   Complete Mission 1 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Requiem   Complete Mission 2 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Forerunner   Complete Mission 3 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Infinity   Complete Mission 4 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Reclaimer   Complete Mission 5 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Shutdown   Complete Mission 6 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Composer   Complete Mission 7 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Midnight   Complete Mission 8 on any difficulty. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Wake up John   Complete the Campaign on Normal or harder. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  I Need a Hero   Complete the Campaign on Heroic or harder. 40 points

Halo 4 Achievement  The Legend of 117   Complete the Campaign on Legendary difficulty. 70 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Lone Wolf Legend   Complete the Campaign solo on Legendary difficulty. 90 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Skullduggery   Complete any Campaign mission with 3 or more Skulls on Heroic or harder. 15 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Bropocalypse   Complete any Campaign mission co-operatively on Heroic or harder. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Bromageddon   Complete the Campaign co-operatively on Heroic or harder. 40 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Contact the Domain   Find a Terminal in the Campaign. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Terminus   Find all of the Terminals in the Campaign. 50 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Digging up the Past   In Mission 1, find and access Chief’s record. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Midnight Launch   In Mission 2, get significant air in the Warthog at midnight. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  This is my Rifle, this is my Gun   In Mission 3, carry a UNSC weapon all the way through on Heroic or harder. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Bros to the Close   Make it through Mission 4 without one preventable Marine death on Heroic or harder. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Mortardom   In Mission 5, hijack a Wraith and use it to kill at least four enemy Wraiths on Heroic or harder. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Explore the Floor   In Mission 6, trick or force a Hunter to fall to his demise. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Give Him the Stick   In Mission 7 in solo Campaign, take out both Hunters using only the Sticky Detonator. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Chief, Smash!   In Mission 8, kill 3 Crawlers in one hit with the Gravity Hammer. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Not Some Recruit Anymore   Rank up your Spartan-IV to SR-5. 15 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Movin’ on Up   Rank up your Spartan-IV to SR-20. 30 points

Halo 4 Achievement  I <3 Red vs Blue   Win 5 War Games matchmaking matches. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  The Dongblainer   Win 20 War Games matchmaking matches. 30 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Operation Completion   Complete a Spartan Ops Mission on any difficulty. 15 points

Halo 4 Achievement  A Legendary Episode   Complete all chapters in Spartan Ops Episode 1 on Legendary difficulty. 40 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Dedicated to Crimson   Complete all chapters in the first 5 episodes of Spartan Ops on any difficulty. 80 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Crimson Alone   Complete a Spartan Ops chapter solo on Legendary. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Roses vs Violets   Find one of the RvB Easter Eggs in Spartan Ops. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Rescue Ranger   Save at least one Marine in Chapter 3 of Episode 2 of Spartan Ops on Heroic or harder. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Knight in White Assassination   Assassinate a Knight in any Spartan Ops mission. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  What Power Outage?   Complete Chapter 4, Episode 5 of Spartan Ops without losing a generator on Heroic or harder. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  No Easy Way Out   In Ch 1, Ep 5 of Spartan Ops survive all enemy waves during the defense on Normal or harder. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  The Challenged   Complete a Challenge. 10 points

Halo 4 Achievement  The Challenger   Complete 25 Challenges. 20 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Armorer    Change your Spartan’s armor in the Spartan Armor card. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Badge   Change your Emblem in the Spartan ID card. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  PWND   Change your Service Tag in the Spartan ID card. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  What a Poser!   Change your Spartan’s pose in the Spartan ID card. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  The Cartographer   Create and save a Custom Map in Forge. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Game Changer   Create and save a Custom Game type in War Games. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Snapshot!   Save a Screenshot from the Theater. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  The Director   Save a Film Clip from the Theater. 5 points

Halo 4 Achievement  Sharing is Caring   Upload a File to your File Share. 5 points

Now if that’s not enough to whet your appetite!

News of PAX
Custom Challenge
Super Jackpot Weekend (Arena)

And that’s was it.

The music was outstanding to listen to. I can’t wait to get the soundtrack. Hopefully I can afford the boxed set.

The achievements are excellent. Right in line with previous Halo games. Looking forward to getting some air in the hog for that specific achievement!

A number of things we can learn from those cheevos:

• 8 missions in campaign
• At least 3 skulls to modify campaign missions
• Terminals in campaign
• Chief’s record made available? (in first mission)
• You can hijack wraiths
• Hunters!!!
• Hunters can be killed with sticky detonator
• Gravity Hammer!
• RvB Easter Eggs
• Assassinations are back in campaign
• Challenges!!!
• Screenshots can be saved
• Film clips can be saved
• File share is back!