Monthly Archives: June 2016

Atriox Arises!

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If you didn’t see during yesterday’s XBOX Presentation at E3, the Halo Wars 2 trailer was shown. Within it, we saw more of the Brute Baddie that we’ve caught glimpses of over the past few months.

Well now we know his name. It is Atriox.

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Atrium is the leader of a new group called “The Banished”. Taking a guess here, this off-shoot group are those who stay with the Covenant after the great Schism, but did NOT align with Jul ‘Mdama. Hence they were banished from both the Covenant and their home worlds’ armies. I say homeworlds because we also now know that the Banished are made up of several former Covenant races. Brutes, Elites, Grunts, and Hunters are confirmed. Any others outside of these has not yet been officially revealed. Continue reading →

Canon Fodder: Local Units

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Welcome back, canonballers, thanks for stopping by! Last issue, we knocked out some more Hog Wild REQ fiction, and sat down with new-to-Halo author John Jackson Miller, who is contributing stories for both Halo: Fractures and Halo: Tales From Slipspace. After a week break to gather our strength – and sanity – we’re back and in full E3-prep mode.

As it’s no real secret that we’ll be showcasing the long-anticipated sequel to a certain Halo real-time strategy title on the expo’s show floor, we thought it might be prudent to take a quick look back at the story of the original Halo Wars, and set the stage for what might be next for the UNSC Spirit of Fire and her crew. Feel up to a stroll down memory lane? I thought so… Continue reading →

Community Update: All Units

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The pre-E3 Community Update is a ritual. It is a calm before the storm. By the time you read this, many from the 343 and Xbox team will already be down in Los Angeles preparing for the ceremonious week ahead. Others will soon follow. Like many before it, this one will be a brief update that will ensure you’re ready for the week ahead. I’ve also spent some time this past week with devs that you have yet to hear from in a weekly update, and we spoke about a specific something they’ve been working on. All that and more today. Cue cool music.

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It is time. Booths are being built, stages are being lit, and tens of thousands of gaming fans, media, and devs are en route to Southern California for the biggest week in games. We’re on our way, too, and we hope we run into many of you there. Whether you’ll be joining us on the show floor or watching from home, here’s all of the info you need to know. Continue reading →

Introducing HCS Listen-In

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The Halo Championship Series: Pro League is now officially underway, and Halo fans across the globe have had their dials tuned to Halo.gg for the latest news, standings, and info on top Halo players and teams. With Week 1 of the Summer 2016 season in the books, Halo esports fans now have a brand new destination to get their fix – but this time the action is all auditory. We’re excited to announce the debut of HCS Listen-In, the official Halo esports podcast.

Hosted by 343 Industries staff, HCS Listen-In will cover the latest news and rumors, recap and preview all the drama of the HCS Pro League, and give fans insight straight from the pros into the deep, exciting, and evolving world of Halo esports. From special guests that include experienced veterans and up-and-coming stars, HCS Listen-In will give Halo fans all over the world the official inside story on the HCS Pro League.

The inaugural episode breaks down all the Week 1 action – and looks ahead to Week 2 matchups – from the HCS Pro League, takes a closer look at the HCS Open Circuit, explores the latest roster moves, answers community questions, and more.

You can listen to the very first episode here on SoundCloud, and we’ll be releasing the show through other major podcast distrubitors very soon. Be sure to tune in each week as HCS Listen-In takes fans along for the ride on the road to the Summer 2016 Finals and beyond.

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Halo Wars 2 BETA and pics!

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First, let me say these are “rumored” to be in-game images. Until 343 or MS have confirmed this,. please treat as such. I found these via a post on reddit/halo.

The image below has been circulating for a few days. No word on if it’s official or not, but I figured I’d include it in here as well. (Though from the Beta screenshot, it seems legit.)Halo Wars 2 Cover RS

There will be a Beta and it’s SOON!!!

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For ONE week, starting June 13 through June 20, we will get to experience Halo Wars 2 for the first time. This in Beta form! I am SO psyched by this!!

Let’s take a look at some in-game images (again these are rumored and not official, yet) Continue reading →

HFFL Spartan Company Commendations as of 6-7-16

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We’re getting much closer to unlocking the Achilles Armor!

The graphic below shows our Spartan Company Commendation progress as of this writing (6-7-16). I took the liberty adding the bigger numbers to highlight where we’re at and which one we need to focus on.

The level 3 commendations are the most important to get to the next level as that means we will have unlocked the Achilles armor.

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Community Update: Hints and Heroes

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Welcome back to another edition of the Halo Community Update. We’ve got a quick blog this week, as teams across the studio are preparing for a very busy June – including the Warzone Firefight release as well as gaming industry events, expositions, and exciting endeavors. Today, we’ll talk Pro League goodness as well as some new happenings. Shall we?

In less than a week, we’ll be heading out to the annual games festival known as E3, where we hope to see and hang out with many of you. Drop me a line on Twitter if you’ll be in town. We’re hoping for some quality time with friends both old and new, a week of sunshine, and that you like what you see from the show. Continue reading →

Halo Legendary Loot Crate!

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WELCOME, SPARTAN.

Submit your email address to headquarters to be the first to know when the Halo Legendary Crate is available!*

  • EXCLUSIVE Halo gear, collectibles and in-game content
  • 5-7 items, including a new figure line made just for this crate
  • Themes based on the biggest moments in the Halo universe
  • $34.99** for $65+ worth of legendary Halo items
  • Delivered every 2 months

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