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ARGs and Easter Eggs
The article discusses the use of Alternate Reality Games (ARGs) and Easter eggs in video games, specifically referencing a secret ending cutscene in Halo that teases a potential Halo 2 remake. This type of hidden content adds depth and encourages community engagement.
Game Guidance
This guide explains how to disable graphical options such as Chromatic Aberration, Film Grain, and Mouse Smoothing within the Halo Campaign Evolved. These settings can be adjusted to improve visual clarity and player input responsiveness.
It looks like we're getting a Halo 2 remake next, but is that really a surprise?
The article discusses the likelihood of a Halo 2 remake, citing a secret ending in the current "Campaign Evolved" game that directly teases the sequel. It explores how Halo Studios' approach to game design might better suit remakes of Halo 2 and 3 compared to the original game. The author also touches upon Microsoft's recent job cuts and studio closures within its gaming division, expressing uncertainty about the future of the Halo remake series despite its potential.
What We Played – Culdcept Begins, Tears of Metal & Halo: Campaign Evolved
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Culdcept Begins, Granblue Fantasy Relink, and a modded Elden Ring. Others have revisited Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, played new titles like Tears of Metal and Shards of Order, and explored classics on the AYN Thor. Remakes like Metal Gear Solid Delta and Halo, along with previews of 1666: Amsterdam, are also discussed.
What Makes a Multiplayer Game Suitable for Esports?
A multiplayer game requires more than just a large player base to sustain a professional esports scene; it needs technical reliability, audience engagement, strategic depth, competitive integrity, and long-term support. Games like Halo, Rocket League, Call of Duty, and Rainbow Six Siege demonstrate key qualities such as clear objectives, high skill ceilings, spectator-friendly features, and developer backing. Factors like randomness, visual clutter, weak anti-cheat, and pay-to-win mechanics can hinder a game's esports potential, while strong community and developer support are crucial for long-term success.
Halo: Campaign Evolved – Every Skull Location
This guide details the locations of all 39 Skulls within Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original 2001 shooter. It also covers three additional Skulls unlocked via Campaign Remix mode. The guide is presented in campaign order, with prequel missions at the end.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Reviews
The article discusses the advanced access period for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the first-person shooter. Access is currently available on PC and consoles for players who purchased the Premium or Collector's Editions.
Evening Consolidation
Microsoft has begun testing ad-supported game streaming, with initial reports from XBOX Wire. Separately, the Halo franchise is noted to be available on PlayStation after 25 years, and a story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine on PlayStation 5 has been released.
Xbox Is Putting Ads Before Games, And It Feels Gross
Xbox is testing an ad-supported model for cloud gaming where players can watch ads before playing owned games for an hour. While optional and intended to add value, the author argues this move crosses a line for the industry, potentially leading to more intrusive advertising and broken promises from Microsoft.
Ex-PlayStation Boss Calls For A Return To The Good Old Days Of AA Gaming
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes the current game development model is unsustainable due to ballooning budgets and a lack of diverse titles. He advocates for a return to the 'AA' gaming era of the PlayStation 1 and 2, aiming to create a publishing concern that supports smaller studios and offers more varied experiences for players.
It Feels Wrong For Halo To Feel Better Than Ever On PS5
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, is surprisingly enjoyable on PlayStation 5 despite its Xbox origins. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, this reimagining features new missions, redesigned levels, updated gameplay mechanics like sprinting and aiming down sights, and improved narrative connections to later Halo titles. While the new prequel missions introduce underdeveloped characters and the checkpoint system can be finicky, the overall experience enhances the classic story and serves as a new gold standard for playing the first Halo game.
Should you play the bonus missions first in Halo: Campaign Evolved?
This guide discusses whether players should tackle the bonus missions first in Halo: Campaign Evolved. While these missions are set before the main story, it's recommended to play the main campaign first to better appreciate the gradual introduction of weapons and the overall narrative flow. The bonus missions offer a more sandbox-like experience with all weapons available early on.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Video Review
This video review examines the evolution of the Halo campaign experience. It delves into the key elements that have defined the series' single-player offerings over the years.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review
Halo: Campaign Evolved offers a decent set of new missions that speak to the series' timelessness. However, it is largely a retread that serves as a test run for future installments utilizing Unreal Engine.
How to play third-person in Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved has introduced new skull modifiers, including one that enables a third-person perspective for the entire campaign. Players must find the 'Perspective' skull collectible, which can be obtained early in the game, and then activate it via the skull menu before launching a mission or rally point. While the perspective is close to the shoulder, it reverts to first-person when using scoped weapons for accuracy.
After 25 Years, Halo Is Finally On PlayStation
Halo: Campaign Evolved has launched in early access on July 23, marking the first time a Halo game has been available on PlayStation consoles after 25 years of Xbox exclusivity. Developers aim to reconnect the community and reach new audiences by bringing the franchise to PlayStation 5 and other platforms. This move is also seen as a financial strategy for Microsoft, which has seen success with its multiplatform releases.
How Halo Studios Evolved a Classic - Halo: Campaign Evolved | Official XBOX Podcast
This episode of the Official Xbox Podcast features discussions with developers from 343 Industries about the evolution of the Halo campaign. The conversation delves into the design choices and challenges faced in developing the iconic shooter's campaign modes.
How Halo Studios Evolved a Classic – Halo: Campaign Evolved
This article examines the evolution of the Halo campaign across different studios, focusing on how 343 Industries and Bungie approached the development of the iconic first-person shooter. It delves into the design philosophies and technical advancements that shaped the Halo experience over time.
Halo’s PlayStation Debut Could Also Be Its Farewell
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a significant strategic shift, moving away from broad multi-platform releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved towards a renewed focus on console exclusivity. This change, spearheaded by CEO Asha Sharma, involves scaling back the Xbox division and potentially canceling unannounced titles, though games already expected on other platforms will proceed. The article analyzes the implications of this shift for future Halo titles and the broader gaming landscape, considering factors like sales, player acquisition, and potential exclusive benefits for Xbox players.
How To Get Halo: Campaign Evolved Early Access
Players can get early access to Halo: Campaign Evolved by pre-ordering the Premium Edition, which includes bonus armor and weapon skins, a digital artbook, and a short story. The Premium Edition costs $69.99, with an upgrade option for $20 for those who pre-ordered the standard version. Early access begins on July 23, with the standard release on July 28, available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.