Boltshot shown with the Tracker Specialization although this is possibly the UNSC/Promethean? side arm

The Suppressor Shown (Promethean Weapon)

Frank O'connor replied to a user "Slightly Live" on neogaf confirming that the Brutes will not be in Halo 4.

Neogaf

Question (User Slightly Live): Just tell us if Brutes are in halo 4 or not?

Frank O'Connor: They are not - there's some story stuff i can't get into.

Here is a comment Frank O'Connor replied to Louis Wu regarding Quick time events. We have seen some quick time events in video, trailers and vidoc's, such as the Chief climbing over some scaffolding/ wreckage, prying open door and the part where the Chief throws an Elite over a ledge. But the the questions is do we control those quick time moments or do they happen automatically like they do in Reach?

Here is the comment Frank O'Connor gave:

"I would point out these moments are rare and only happen during events that are things you can't normally do physically. The first level has a couple of them to "train" you, but they won't be frequent or presented as QTE problems. They're transitional or cinematic vignettes that don't yank you out of the action. Also, if you don't smash that Elite he tosses you down the shaft".

Original Link to Frank O'Connor's Comment Here

So according to the new article by Gameranx

The Fuel Rod seems to have a new look similar to the style of the 'STORM'

The Binary Rifle looks pretty cool and really looks like it could be a Promethean version of the Sniper Rifle

"Halo 4's Fuel Rod looks a lot like the one featured in Halo Reach, but comes with a load of neon blue lights and a black finish instead of the tan and gray color scheme of the one in Halo Reach."

"Promethean Sniper Rifle, which—if the leaker is to be believed—called the Binary Rifle."

This appeared in a video of an interview with Josh Holmes (Video Below)

During the GameSpot Campaign interview, after the Campaign demo the game returns the main menu giving us our first look at the animated backdrop.

As is the tradition with the trickle of Halo information we've been getting, it leaves us with more questions than answers. There's quite clearly a Halo in the background there, I suppose we shouldn't be surprised that Halo 4 contains a Halo, but it's the first we've seen or heard about one. There's also an absolutely ravaged planet that looks like it's been hollowed out.. I guess it could be Requiem, but it doesn't really look like it..

Here is the article.

For gamers, November 6 isn’t just Election Day. It’s the day when the Halo Nation get their collective hands on the long-awaited Xbox game, Halo 4. But gamers have even more to look forward to than the continuing adventures of the Master Chief and his ethereal AI sidekick, Cortana. 343 Industries will also be releasing the first segment of Spartan Ops, one of ten “episodic co-op adventures” (like a TV series but streamed via your Xbox).

The episode sets the context for a gameplay mission. In other words, after you watch the episode, you can actually play it to continue the plot of the episode you’ve just seen.

But you don’t just play one adventure per episode. You play five. According to 343 franchise development director Frank O’Connor, “Each week, we’ll introduce five [emphasis mine] 10 to 15-minute missions that continue the story of the UNSC Infinity.”

That’s a whole lot of Covenant-killing action—and that’s in addition to Halo 4. (Spartan Ops is free with the purchase of the game, although Halo 4 will set you back $59.99 or $99.99 for the limited edition.)

Even though Spartan Ops will be released the same day as Halo 4, Spartan Ops is actually a sequel to the main game. But rather than further the storyline of the Master Chief, the series will follow two Spartan squads, Crimson and Majestic. That way, Spartan Ops will keep spoilers to a minimum. O’Connor, however, offered tantalizing tidbits:

“The story of the UNSC Infinity intersects with the Halo 4 campaign, but continues on through Spartan Ops after the events of Halo 4. The UNSC Infinity plays an important role in Master Chief’s adventure, and while Spartan Ops is separate from Halo 4’s campaign, don’t be surprised if you periodically cross paths with the Chief.

“In the first episode, you’re going to find the Covenant is doing an archeological dig and has discovered an ancient artifact. You don’t know what it is, but the Covenant wants it, so that’s good enough for you.”

The “you” O’Connor refers to is a Spartan supersoldier (either male or female, your choice) that you can personalize with “a new armor modification system that introduces gameplay-enhancing customizations for the first time in a Halo game.” As you progress through the game, you unlock more, presumably more awesome, gear.

You can go it alone, but O’Connor said that single-player gameplay will be difficult. However, Spartan Ops supports “matchmaking,” that is, the game “will find you three other players at the same state of the series as you are, so you can play it together and hopefully make some new friends.” (And everybody needs friends who would kill for you, even virtually.)

Will any familiar voice actors make an audial appearance? O’Connor said, “We have a couple of actors in the game we haven’t announced. It’s not a star vehicle, but there are great journeymen character actors in the series.”

Sounds like a terrific way to introduce and develop the Halo storyline. Heck, it sounds like a terrific way to create a whole new form of entertainment and media delivery.

But are these daily episodic missions really only fifteen minutes each? “The gameplay is as long as your friends are cooperating,” said O’Connor.

So lets get started, so again, imagine you've just bought halo reach, and you have never played any other Halo's before, and you are worried about what its gonna be like, if your going to suck at it or not, or if you will do well.

1. Play the Campaign.

You'll be surprised how many people don't actully play the campaign and just go straight into multiplayer, this is never a good idea as if you don't know the weapons and how to use them, you will get ****** over quite badly. Now i understand that the Campaign in Halo reach probably isn't the best campaign ever, but it is quite good at letting you use every weapon (Sniper, DMR, AR, Etc) and letting u get good with it at your own progress, the campaign is pretty good for a new halo player, & can certainly help you a lot and make you much a better player, by the time you finished the campaign, you will be surprised how much better you are at the game already.

2. Play with Friends! (Campaign/Multiplayer)

You'll be surprised how much friends make a difference in a game, as they can guide you in the right direction and try to tell you mistakes you make, and can overall can just make the game more fun and exciting, as you know you can have fun while playing. Instead of finding some super-serious Kids who think winning is the be-all and end-all, you can play with friends & have a much more fun and enjoyable time because, they will kind of let you learn at your own pace as you won't have people screaming down their mic "YOU SUCK! QUIT THE *Insert Language* GAME!*

Im now going to Imagine you have finished the Campaign and have played a few multiplayer matches, and you are kind of experienced.

3. Play Team Slayer and stick with it for a bit.

In my opinion, Team slayer is a nice way of getting up in skill levels and skill in general, because, in team slayer, there are a LOT of people who don't know what they are doing, bit like the person who is going to read this (presuming they are new) and will be in the EXACT same position as you, new, just got out of the campaign, and are ready to try their luck at multiplayer, i will talk about winning/losing next, but for now, just stick with team slayer and play it for a bit, until you have a good idea of what you are doing and are enjoying the game mostly, if you aren't enjoying the game, you mighyt as well not play it, because the #1 reason you play any game, is because you enjoy it, hell, if you don't enjoy something, don't do it simple as.

4. Don't worry about winning/losing

The one thing that makes me mad in ANY game, is people's Ego's and the fact they think winning and losing is the be all and end all, because, in reach anyway, Winning and losing means **** all, as long as you are enjoying yourself and want to keep playing, that is good enough.

As Day[9] would say: "GET YOUR EGO OUT OF THE F****** GAME!" don't go into a game thinking your going to be the best instantly, because, lets be honest, unless you are naturally talented at gaming, you are not going to be great at it instantly, just keep playing and ignore all the hate people will give you

5. Move Onto Other Playlists

Im going to presume now you are doing Ok in team slayer, getting about 8+ kills,and dying a lot less then you were, lets say when its your first game of Team slayer, you are a better player already, so now you should move onto different playlists, whether is Team Objective, BTB, or Swat, any of them are good, just, again, as long as you are learning and enjoying yourself, for now, that is all that matters.

I wouldn't recommend the following playlists until you are really good (i will explain why not to pick them in the next entry i do.)

1. MLG.

2. Team Snipers

In Entry #2, i will be explaining about the DMR in great detail, why not to go into MLG and Team Snipers, as well as Positioning in certain maps and how to use a sniper effeicentally, i hope you enjoyed reading this, and i hope you can't wait for entry #2 (Will Be Done Every Wednesday & Sunday Until Told Different)

Have fun in halo reach!

http://www.littleeng...ms-limited.html

A taster of what is too come!

Emblems

Backgrounds

http://halocouncil.c...-Emblems-so-far

Microsoft is seeking an experienced graphics developer to help create the "next generation of game visuals in the Halo universe" at Halo 4 developer 343 Industries.

According to a job on Microsoft's careers site, "DirectX graphics experience; Xbox 360 or DX11 experience is a plus". DX11 is, of course, not supported by the current Xbox.

The job ad reads: "Microsoft Studios 343 Industries is looking for an experienced graphics developer to help create the current and next generation of game visuals in the Halo universe. Work on one of the most exciting and creative properties in the industry; Work with the incredible 343 team to help drive the future of Halo."

While it was recently rumoured that Halo 2 Anniversary is in the works at 343 Industries alongside Halo 4, the developer itself denied that is the case.

The shown information is from CVG/computerandvideogames.com. Also, click the link for a video. http://www.computera...eneration-halo/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDUqZjVXB9g&feature=player_embedded

We are getting more insight about changes since E3 multiplayer built. DominoTheory & Mastrbiggy stated via twitter:

• Overshield invincibility is gone in newest build, Carbine a tad nerfed, and Pistol has unknown changes.
  
• Thruster also goes to 3rd person view as their way of balancing it in the newest build.
  
• Promethean vision nerfed.
  
• Promethean grenade = Emp field stays for a few seconds. The radius is similar to that of a plasma grenade explosion.
  
• PV has longer recharge time and shorter usage time
  

http://halocouncil.c...hanges-Since-E3

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DominoTheory is currently at San Diego Comic-Con right now. He got a chance to ask 343 Industries about Aim Acceleration, unfortunately it is back but we are also hearing mixed reports that it's very very minimal compared to 3/Reach. If you are unfamiliar with Aim Acceleration check out this great thread on it.

http://halocouncil.c...n-is-in-Halo-4.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP6wIGGtUF4&feature=player_embedded

http://halocouncil.c...-A-with-Frankie

http://halocouncil.c...USNC-Controller

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Yf1SzNzD4&feature=player_embedded

http://halocouncil.c...-Assassinations

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http://www.littleeng...4-xbox-360.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQtOU5gZfzI&feature=player_embedded

A good friend of mine Hylian is currently at San Diego, he was able to get into today Halo 4 panel, here are some of the things he texted me throughout the presentation. The full panel should be up today or tomorrow.

• Halo trailer premiering in theaters July 29th.
  
• Titled "Creating Halo 4" , and it's new.
  
• RPG Approach to Mp experience
  
• Customize to fit styles
  
• get max level cap- reenlist into specializations (sniper, gunner etc)
  
• 10 lvl progressions
  
• unlock exclusive armor mods, emblems, early access via special edition
  
• Classic modes altered
  
• Regicide has king
  
• Mode specific assassinations.
  
• CTF: Knock player down, stab flag through head
  
• Oddball: Uppercut with ball
  
• Toss the Oddball to teammates
  
• Use a pistol while carrying a flag.
  
• Player disintegrates midair afterwards with these.
  
• Spartan Ops starts November 6th. 50 Missions.
  
• Visual Design working on limited edition inspired by USNC Infinity and the Forerunner tech associated with it is, translucent.
  
• Working with matching limited edition wireless headset with USNC controller and matching triton headset
  
• Definite possibility for remade maps "at least once", none on launch.
  

*Note: Things can be changed, altered, misunderstood from this.

Update:

Frankie commented on pistol flag running via Neogaf: "Flag pistol is about feeling a shade less helpless. In reality it won't be a good idea to engage, even in a team situation but you'll feel more empowered for the run."

http://www.littleeng...tion-panel.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NqBhFnJWU&feature=player_embedded

http://halocouncil.c...Connor-Gamespot

http://halocouncil.c...4-for-45-Newegg