Originally Europe was suppose to see a three day delay for the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, meaning it would to be coming out on November 14th instead of the 11th. But after a new announcement about the collection going gold 343 Industries have now said that the game will now release on the original intended date, November 11th. Yes the delay (as short as it was) has now been lifted for the vast majority of the locations that saw the delay in the first place.

However, France will still be seeing the delayed November 14th release date whereas Belgium will only see a one day delay and it will release on November 12th. Japan will be the only one to have the November 13th release date as the other parts of Asia where the game will release will have the November 11th release.

Here's 343's announcement on this.

"One of the questions we get asked most is about worldwide release plans. The reality of worldwide sales and retail processes always makes simultaneous launches challenging. Some fans expressed disappointment in our original planned release date of November 11 in North America and November 14 in several other territories around the world. We heard you loud and clear, and I am happy to announce that Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be released on November 11 for the majority of our fans around world!"

"There are still a few countries that will see a slight delay due to public holidays. In Europe, Belgium will release on November 12 and France will release on November 14 as part of their typical Friday release schedule. Our fans in Japan will see a release of November 13. Given the social aspects of the experience, we were really happy to get it as close to a simultaneous worldwide release as possible so that we can all celebrate on November 11 and start playing together."

So there you have it, the delay has been lifted and most of the global markets will see a November 11th release. Tell us your thoughts on this news, let us know if you will be joining the majority of the world when The Master Chief Collection releases on November 11th or the few that still has the short delay.

Source: HaloWaypoint

1: Today, Friday October 17th, EVERYONE will be able to pre-download the Master Chief Collection. This is due to the game going Gold (final stages of production). Pre-purchasing on Xbox.com also gives you a bonus "Boom" Skull, though I don't know what it's attributes are.

2: Halo: The Master Chief Collection will now be released on November 11th for most areas around the world. This means the majority of Europe will now receive the MCC on the 11th, and not the 14th.

There are some exceptions to this. Belgium's release is on November 12, France is on November 14, and Japan on November 13.

3: The MCC will initially need 45GBs of download space. Then on Day 1 everyone will need to download a content update that is estimated to be 20GBs.

Some features like Multiplayer won't be playable until the Day 1 update is downloaded, though it is unknown if this pertains to you being able to play the game on Xbox Live, or to the MP as a whole being unplayable even offline.

Dan Ayoub stated the reasoning for the large update on Xbox Wire, "From the start, our philosophy has been to give Halo fans the best possible experience and not compromise the quality or features of the collection. The result is that Halo: The Master Chief Collection will take up almost all of the usable space of a single Blu-ray (45 GB), and we will also issue a content update at launch that is estimated to be 20 GB. You’ll be able to start playing Campaign and more as the content is installing, with some features and multiplayer content being added via the update.

"Yes, the update is large, but we weren’t about to cut corners to save disc space. This ensures that you are getting every bit of Halo goodness we can fit in."

4: Spartan Ops will not be initially available in the Master Chief Collection due to 343 making some "technical enhancements to that experience". All 10 Episodes of Spartan Ops will release on the same day in December (though the exact date is unclear).

So with details now flooding in at the seams for Halo: Spartan Strike, the half prequel/half sequel to Halo: Spartan Assault (the pre-sequel hehe) we should've expected to get a trailer. Halo's official

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Thanks to Self Destruct for not stealing this for himself and linking me. Are you amped for Spartan Strike on December 12th? Sound off below! Thanks a bunch for reading.

Thanks to our own Hell Verruckt for kindly passing this news to me.

First up we have an image of the actual game box of the Master Chief collection complete with art.

Here we have some more cinematic shots of Thel 'Vadam(ee)/The Arbiter, Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood, Prophet of Regret and Sergeant Major Avery Johnson.

Leave a comment and tell us your thoughts.

Source: Halo Nation

Image from IGN gameplay video

Make sure to set the video to 1080p.

http://343i.org/2fr

There is also a video IGN released yesterday showing great Halo: Combat Evolved anniversary campaign gameplay and good ol' classic multiplayer gameplay also in 1080p and 60fps.

http://343i.org/2fs

What do you think of the new gameplay videos? Which game from the collection are you be looking forward to the most? Leave a comment below.

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The game has just been revealed by IGN who sat down with 343 Industries producer Fred LaPorte to show nearly ten minutes of gameplay and commentary. The game is set to during the events of Halo 2 and after and is said to have a lot of improvements over Halo: Spartan Assault. Achievements, rewards, challenges and leaderboards are all going to be things players can work towards when they play it.

It is due to come out on December 12th for $5.99 and it is only planned to release for Windows Phone, desktop, Surface tablet and Steam, but if Spartan Assault is anything to go by we could see it on consoles some time after the release date. The game will be available on all Windows 8 platforms and Steam after one purchase

What do you think of this new reveal? Will you be buying Halo: Spartan Strike?

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IGN spoke to with the Audio Director at 343 Industries, Paul Lispson, to reveale these music samples for the game as part of their October's "IGN First". The six pieces of the remastered tracks are up on SoundCloud and they are:

The Gungnir Mix - full length track (Mijolnir Mix)

Second Prelude (Prologue)

Breaking the Covenant (Misha Mansoor's replacement for Breaking Benjamin's "Blow me away")

Impart (Impend)

Kilindini Harbour (Earth City)

Unforgotten Memories (Unforgotten)

All of Marty O'Donnell's and Mike Salvatori's original work for Halo 2 will be completely remastered for Halo 2's ten year anniversary. The entire Halo 2: Anniversary soundtrack CD album will be released on November 11th and can be pre-ordered at Amazon now.

What do you think of the soundtracks so far? Are you looking forward to hearing the full versions and indeed the rest of the album?

Today is the best day ever for the achievement hunters among you.

For today, 343i released the entire achievement list for the Master Chief Collection.

All the achievements will add up to a grand total of 4000 gamerscore and are distributed across the included games.

Ranging from general achievements you can earn throughout the game, to more specific Halo games and missions.

Some straight forward, others shrouded in mysteries. All waiting to be unlocked by you!

But before you do your little jump for joy, you still gotta know what you need to do and do it.

Enjoy!

As you can see it's a TON of achievements waiting to be unlocked. Some easier than others...

(Who is Megg?)

And they even added collectibles like toy figures and more skulls. You can even glance a disapproving look at Key's pipe for crying out loud!

What's your favourite achievement? And which one are you going to work hard for?

Let us know down below!

Thank you for reading!

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IGN

With the Master Chief Collection coming ever so close, and IGN being the first with all the new stuff, we get some clarification on what we're able to do when you get home with your brand new disc.

Dat smell

Today we get to know the multiplayer playlists, that you'll be able to participate in, are available at launch.

Of course 343i understands that you want all of it! Shotty Snipers, Grif Ball, etc. They can only include a certain amount that will not spread the population too thin.

(Kinda what happened in Halo: Reach)

But at the same time not add a too small amount that will bore you after a week or so.

They tried to get it just right for you!

Here they are!:

Team Halo 2: Anniversary

Play a combination of Slayer and objective gametypes. 4v4

Halo 2: Anniversary Rumble

Watch your back Spartan! No one else will! 8 player Free-for-all

(See what I did there?)

Team Halo 2: Anniversary Social

Unranked Slayer and objective gametypes for the more casual player. 5v5

Team Slayer

Destroy your opponents in 4 Halo-games: Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 2: Anniversary. Team Slayer ONLY. 4v4

Big Team Battle

Destroy even more opponents in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo 2: Anniversary. 8v8

Halo: Combat Evolved

Where it all began... Play Slayer and objective gametypes on the maps from Halo CE. 4v4

Halo 2 Classic

A mix of the most popular Slayer and objective gametypes from Halo 2. 4v4

Halo 3

A mix of the most popular Slayer and objective gametypes from Halo 3. 4v4

(Where is the 'Classic' in this one?)

Halo 4

A mix of Team Slayer and onjective gametypes from Halo 4, Only small and medium maps to suit the amount of players. 5v5

Team Hardcore

Gametypes from Halo 2 and Halo 3 approved by tournament standards. Your trusty BR only. 4v4

Halo eSports

The official Halo eSports playlist. 4v4

SWAT

Make your shots count! Headshot will kill instantly! 4v4.

(GSD eat your heart out!)

There you have it, the line-up of what you'll be able to play at launch.

Is your favourite playlist not in there?! Were you almost posting an angry rant on 343i's official forums?!

Don't fret! More playlists might be added in the near future!

What are you going to play first? And what playlists would you like to see added?

Let us know down below!

Thank you for reading!

Source:

nl.ign

Bravo at 343 Industries did announce that the final map would not be a DLC so that comment has come across a little bit of a mystery but most likely it was just a simple change of plan.

IGN got access to the map and posted a full length video of gameplay of one of Halo's most classic game types, King of the Hill, here we get to see the map in action.

So what do you think of Warlock/Warlord being the final map and how did you like the gameplay? Where you hoping for another map to make it on the list?

Coagulation has been one of the most hyped up reveals in Halo 2: Anniversary, with scant details and no pictures but one of concept art surfacing, that is, until now. Halo4Nation.com posted the picture, and Hell Verruckt linked me to it, so thanks Hell/Self Destruct! Clearly there have been changes from the last iteration in Halo Reach, the map tone is truer to it's Halo 2 counterpart with a gritty brown colour palette. As well, a new addition to the bases, a glowing blue or red spire on top of the bases, has been added. There is also a strange formation to the left, and a blue light emmiting from an unknown source in the back of the blue base. It is likely that this is a still unfinished variant of the map, as there is a lack of vehicles and weaponry, and what seems like a barren terrain compared to the concept art.

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Are you displeased with the new look of Coagulation? Let me know below! Thanks a ton for reading!

Over on IGN Max Hoberman, Presdent of Certain Affinity, revealed the final map for Halo 2: Anniversary: Warlock (though we knew that it was one of the remakes already).

The map, now known as Warlord in H2A, features a brooding green atmosphere reminiscent of Shatter from Halo 4, but this one seems to be a little creepier (2spooooky4erryone).

Aside from minor map tweaks (adding more cover, stepping stones to higher ground, fixing weapon spawns, and color coding bases for Multi Team) the map has not been changed dramatically.

Max Hoberman does say that a Sentinel Beam (which has increased damage compared to Halo 2's) now spawns in the center of the map, and acts as one of the map's power weapons. The visuals have also been increased dramatically (obviously).

It is unknown whether or not Warlord will feature a dynamic element.

 

 

 

 

IGN then revealed the new names for some of the remakes. Now we can see the full list of remakes + their respective new names (there are only 6 maps in H2A):

• Warlock (Warlord)
  
• Ascension (Zenith)
  
• Coagulation (Bloodline)
  
• Sanctuary (Shrine)
  
• Zanzibar (Stonetown)
  
• Lockout (Lockdown)
  

IGN will be hosting map walkthroughs of all the H2A maps with Max Hoberman in the coming weeks. The Warlord walkthrough, and gameplay vid (of Team 343i vs Team IGN) is in the link below.

This time they take us a bit further into the mission "Delta Halo" and show us how how amazing it all looks yet again.

You can hear the updated audio too, which sounds totally amazing!

We also get to see some brand new footage from one of the remade maps from halo 2 "Zanzibar".

They have kept the map almost completely the same, the map won't even feature a new dynamic element like all the other remade maps as it already has the collapsable bridge.

The only difference they have made is that the map will now feature a Gungoose, of which we get to see some gameplay too!

"Our motivation behind it was pretty juvenile, We just thought it would be really cool to slap a bunch of guns onto it and see how it played. It was an experiment."

~Dan Ayoub

The Gungoose is available as a standard assault vehicle, but will also be used in a new CTF mode.

Dan continues to tell us how they've changed all the games included in the collection. They took almost the same approach with Halo 2 anniversary as with the Halo CE one, only now they've upgraded the sound as well.

Although Halo 3 will not get a huge update, it will run and look much better on the Xbox One. The lighting will look much better, as can be seen in the video, and small details like the recoil on the Pistol will be seen much better.

Halo 4 will get the same treatment as Halo 3. No gameplay of that sadly...

But enough yapping by me, check out the video yourself down here:

Is the Gungoose everything you've whished for?

Let us know down below!

Thank you for reading!

Source:

Eurogamer

One of the variants closely resembles the classic Elite Armor seen in the older games (like CE, 2, and Halo Wars) and the other two (from my knowledge) are unknown variants.

Also above the 3 sets (which I'm guessing there will be more) is the regular Armor Option, what seems to be a "Armor Type" option (for either Spartan or Elite races), and finally the Player Colors.

It has been confirmed on numerous occasions that armor unlocked from previous games, along all other unlocks (including Ranks) WILL NOT carry over into the Master Chief Collection. It's a clean slate of course.

Well... that's it. End of the show, thanks for watching, and all that.

Today it was officially announced (Gamespot seems to be the main source) that Lockout will be the 5th map remake in Halo 2: Anniversary (which is inside Halo: The Master Chief Collection like those weird dolls that can be crammed inside of each other); along with Sanctuary, Coagulation, Zanzibar, Ascension, and the final unannounced map (which seemingly will be revealed at PAX).

On Gamespot, a Representative from Microsoft wrote:

"As one of the flagship Halo 2 tournament maps, Lockout was home to a wide host of game types, including Free-for-All, Oddball, King of the Hill, 1-Flag CTF, and of course, Team Slayer. Get ready to return to this classic battleground as Lockdown, part of the Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer experience in Halo: The Master Chief Collection."

Max Hoberman, one of the lead designers on the original Halo 2 MP and President of Certain Affinity, wrote (yet again on Gamespot), "Lockout was hands-down the most popular small arena-style map in Halo 2. We're thrilled to be bringing this fan-favorite back, and are paying close attention to the details and subtleties that made the original great while also making a couple of very careful, very calculated enhancements."

"Most prominent among these are a bit of cover added to the 'Elbow' , the long walkway connecting the grav lift to the sniper tower, and a dynamic element that should help counter an entrenched group of enemies. Of course this can be disabled in Forge for players who want a near-match of the original experience."

Here's more screenshots and comparisons of H2A Lockout, and the original Lockout:

 

 

 

 

 

(is that Flood???)

 

Well that's that. If you haven't been paying attention at all, Max Hoberman specifically stated that the Dynamic Element of H2A Lockout can be disabled (like the other map remakes) in Forge.

This weekend at PAX 343i will be going into depth about The Master Chief Collection's Forge aspects, along with some MCC Tournaments, so keep an eye out!

Here's the PAX schedule for Halo:

MLG just announced that they will be holding a Halo 3 Tournament in celebration of the film "The November Man" which releases on August 27th.

On Tuesday, August 26th at 3pm ET the Competition will begin on Halo 3. 4 teams of 2 will be competing, and the teams consist of veteran Halo 3 & YouTube "Stars" (I don't know what they mean by stars honestly. Pros?). The players include:

• JahovasWitniss & KYRSP33DY
  
• LEGIQN & Gandhi
  
• Flamesword and BigTymer
  
• Ace & Snip3down
  

This is all for the grand prize of $5,000 and a copy of Halo: The Master Chief Collection (assuming to be given to them after launch).

In the Interview Bonnie confirms that unlocks from the Halo 5: Guardians beta will carry over to the final game, this will obviously include things such as armor, skins etc.

Bonnie also spoke about DLC for Halo 2: Anniversary

"As for the DLC question - right now we don't have any plans for DLC but we've been asked this a lot. As soon as you guys find out what the last two maps are, let us know what you think and we'll see what we can do."

Despite having no plans for DLC for Halo 2: Anniversary it is very clear their doors are open to it and we could be seeing more remastered maps. So for those who thought six remastered maps wasn't quite enough there is now hope more will arrive in the future.

To watch the full interview click on the video below.

Are you happy to hear that content from the Halo 5: Guardians beta will carry over to the actual game? If 343 Industries does release DLC for Halo 2 what maps would you like to be included?

At Gamescom, 343i announced that they will release a central hub called The Halo Channel.

From this hub you'll have acces to all halo games and content that will be available on the Xbox One.

The Master Chief Collection will of course be integrated in this hub and from within this channel you'll also be able to stream your gameplay to Twitch and show of your l33t skills.

They also made a small announcement regarding The Master Chief Collection.

They've now shed some light upon the ranking system which will be similair to the one in Halo 2.

Halo 5: Guardians beta date

Along with The Halo Channel announcement 343i gave us the time period in which we can play the Beta.

The Beta will be playable from the 29th of december untill the 18th of January. Which is 3 weeks playing time!

(Talk about a Happy New Year)

The Beta is focussed on 4v4 combat on 7 maps and 3 gametypes.

You'll also be able to play around with 11 different weapons and a few armour skins.

Along with all that you will be able to unlock items that will carry over to the full game.

Loadouts will not be in this beta so every Spartan starts out equally.

In the press conference 343i revealed some screenshots as well which can be viewed down here:

How hyped are you now?

Let me know down below!

Thank you for reading!

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Rob Semsey revealed the console on his Twitter page yesterday but only those attending this years San Diego Comic-Con can get their hands on it by entering in a competition for a chance to win it.

According to nerdist.com Microsoft will be giving away 20 custom edition Xbox One consoles (Halo: The Master Chief Collection console will be among them). For a chance to win one of them, attendees at Comic-Con will have to take a picture of their favorite one, follow Xbox on twitter and post their image on Xbox's Twitter page they will then randomly select the winners.

Here are the 20 customs Xbox One consoles that are up for grabs.

Image from nerdist.

Which one console do you think looks the best?

Source: Rob Semsey

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HALO at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 [Halo Nightfall Digital Series News and The Master Chief Collection Developer Panel]

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343 Industries themselves will be attending San Diego Comic-Con this year to talk about Halo: The Master Chief Collection and the newly announced digital short accompanying it, Halo: Nightfall. This article was already done so I won't go into too much detail other then list the times below and link to Adam91's article on it. Thursday, July 24th at 11:45 A.M.

Halo Nightfall Panel (Digital Episodic Series directed by Ridley Scott, filming underway in Iceland)

Start: Thursday, July 24th at 11:45 A.M.

End: 12:45 P.M.

Location: Room 6BCF

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel (Releasing November 11th, 2014 NA, November 14th, 2014 EU)

Start: Friday, July 25th at 10:15 A.M

End: 11:15 A.M.

Location: Room 6BCF

Halo 4 Matchmaking Updates

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​Next up, Halo 4's War Games Matchmaking is getting some shuffling with a returning game mode and game type. Big Team SWAT is making an appearance and will run until August 4th. Quick Draw is also returning to the Big Team playlist, and should occasionally appear in the third slot. As well, 343i has sifted through some of the Flood maps and done a bit of cleaning and tidying.

Halo 5 Guardians Forza 5 Mash-Up Vehicle Created

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343 has had a long history of collaborating with the Forza series, whether with the original Halo 4 Warthog making an appearance in Forza 4, or the Halo: Spartan Assault vehicle mash-up made in Forza 5. Now we may add to that list as a Forza user has created a Halo 5: Guardians themed McLaren P1 in the game.

Screenshot Spotlight: Quarterback

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This week 10 screenshots made the spotlight involving the theme of the popular American football position, Quarterback, I have one here but the other 9 can be viewed in the actual article! Next week's theme is Suppressor, so be sure to get on Halo 4 and get your screenshots ready! The one above is called 'Exploding Fastball' by 76NITRO, who had three screenshots featured in the article.

That's it for this week, be sure to tune into the 343i Comic-Con event! Until then,

Edward