Halo 4
News, coverage and analysis tracking Halo 4 across the outlets.
Former Xbox boss Don Mattrick once reportedly suggested Halo 4 should have a real-money auction house like Diablo 3 infamously didFormer Xbox boss Don Mattrick reportedly suggested that Halo 4 should feature a real-money auction house for in-game items, similar to Diablo 3's controversial experiment. This idea was met with internal disbelief by the development team, who recognized the potential negative impact on the game's reputation and completion status. Halo 4 ultimately launched without such a feature, and Mattrick departed Microsoft in 2013.
"Game execs remain stupid detached money grubbing idiots": Former Xbox boss wanted Halo 4 to copy Diablo 3's horrible real-money auction house, dev saysA former Xbox executive, Don Mattrick, suggested that Halo 4 should implement a real-money auction house for in-game items, similar to Diablo 3's controversial feature. This suggestion was recalled by a recently laid-off Halo designer, Dan Callan, who criticized the detachment of executives from game development realities and the negative impact of such monetization strategies.
Halo 3's final mission could have been a flying banshee scene inspired by Star Wars: Return of the JediHalo 3's final mission, the Warthog Run, was almost a flying sequence inspired by Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Campaign design lead Robert Stokes revealed that some developers pushed for a banshee escape scene instead of the iconic Warthog Run. Ultimately, the developers opted for the Warthog Run, which paid homage to the original Halo: Combat Evolved.
What's the plan with Halo, Xbox?The author expresses disappointment with the lack of a clear future plan for the Halo franchise, despite recent showcases and the rebranding of 343 Industries to Halo Studios. While new content like Operation Meteorite for Halo Infinite is noted, the article argues the series has been stagnant for years and questions the continued reliance on Master Chief.
Former Head of Xbox Film/TV Kiki Wolfkill Has Left Microsoft After 28 YearsKiki Wolfkill has departed Microsoft after 28 years, having worked on games like Forza, Mass Effect, and Fable, and served as executive producer on Halo 4. She also contributed to transmedia projects such as the Halo TV show, a Minecraft movie, and Amazon's Fallout TV series. Wolfkill expressed gratitude for her career at Microsoft and excitement for future endeavors.
Kiki Wolfkill, former Halo veteran and film and TV head at Xbox, exits Microsoft after 28 yearsKiki Wolfkill, head of film and TV at Xbox and a 28-year veteran of Microsoft, has departed the company. Wolfkill was instrumental in transmedia projects like the Halo TV show, the Fallout series for Amazon, and upcoming adaptations for Minecraft and Gears of War. Her exit follows a broader transition within Xbox's leadership.
28-Year Xbox Veteran Kiki Wolfkill Leaves The Company In A "Difficult But Exhilarating Decision"Kiki Wolfkill, a 28-year veteran at Microsoft and Xbox, has departed the company. Wolfkill held various significant roles, including executive producer on Halo 4 and head of Xbox film and TV, and was instrumental in the Halo franchise's development and transmedia efforts. Her departure comes amidst reported internal issues at 343 Industries, though no direct connection to Wolfkill was specified.
Halo: Cryptum – Book ReviewThis review discusses Halo: Cryptum, the first book in The Forerunner Saga by the late Greg Bear, published by Titan Books. The novel delves into the history of the Forerunners and their eventual decline, offering deep lore connections to the Halo video game universe. While initially slow to engage, the book's rich detail and character development ultimately provide a compelling narrative that sets up future events.- By: ColdbloodedA comment corrects a previous article's assertion that Halo 4 was released in 2011, clarifying that the game is not from that year. This highlights a factual inaccuracy regarding the game's release timeline.
Dragon Age 3 Fans Heard (Nerdy News)BioWare is seeking fan input on their official forums regarding the Dragon Age 3 game. Additionally, 343 Industries has released details for the Limited Edition Halo 4, and Nintendo is discontinuing the aqua blue Nintendo 3DS in Japan only. The news segment also touches on the MaKey MaKey Invention Kit and discusses game glitches.