If you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, it looks like you can preinstall* Halo Infinite, a game launching a good three months from now. (*You’ll be preinstalling what appears to be a 280.2 MB placeholder file, not a full build ready to play in the first minute of launch day or anything.) Nonetheless, Halo fans […]
Halo Infinite director: Here’s why campaign was a no-show at Gamescom
Halo Infinite’s creative director on Thursday sought to reassure fans who were disappointed that Wednesday’s Gamescom: Opening Night Live presentation didn’t show any of the game’s campaign, and are concerned its absence means something’s wrong. It isn’t, wrote Joseph Staten of 343 Industries. “I’ve played Infinite’s Campaign multiple times,” he said. “But every time I […]
Splitgate is the best Halo game since Halo: Reach
Splitgate, the new in-beta free-to-play arena shooter from 1047 Games, is what would happen if you stuck Halo 3 and Portal in a blender. The result is a game where no single mechanic feels completely unique, but they all mix together into a fantastic multiplayer offering, and a much-needed update for a very tired genre. […]
Halo Infinite Xbox Series X costs £480 – Halo Elite Series 2 controller is £180
The release date may have already been leaked but there were some Halo Infinite surprises at Gamescom, including the multiplayer intro. In case you missed the memo, Halo Infinite is going to be released on December 8, or at least its campaign and multiplayer is – with the rest of the features, including campaign co-op […]
Halo Infinite’s first multiplayer season trailer centers on a new commander
Halo Infinite’s first multiplayer season, which is coming after the game’s Dec. 8 launch, will introduce a new character to the Halo universe: Commander Agryna. She starred in a new cinematic trailer revealed by publisher Microsoft during Gamescom 2021 on Wednesday. “Commander Agryna knows firsthand the difference a Spartan can make — a difference never […]
Halo Infinite Elite Controller and customized Xbox Series X now up for pre-order
An all-new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller and a limited edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X are on the way from Microsoft. Both were announced Wednesday during the Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation featuring Geoff Keighley. Both are available for pre-order as well. Rendered in green and gold and marked with “117” for the Master Chief […]
Games Inbox: Waiting for a PS5 Slim, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks 2, and Psychonauts 2 on PS5,
The Tuesday Inbox is worried about Halo Infinite and its lack of standard modes, as one reader hopes Microsoft and Bungie get back together. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Slim chanceSeeing the tiny differences in the new model of PlayStation 5 is kind of funny, but as insignificant as changing the […]
Halo Infinite Will Not Have Campaign Co-Op Or Forge At Launch, Confirms 343 Industries
343 Industries has been hard at work trying to ensure that Halo Infinite sees a 2021 release and after the positive reception of the first Flight Test beta period, it’s easy to see why so many Halo fans are getting excited for the holidays. That being said, the studio has confirmed some news regarding the […]
Weekend Hot Topic, part 2: Favourite video game enemies
Readers discuss the video game opponents they most enjoy fighting, from Halo’s Covenant to slimes from Dragon Quest. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was suggested by reader Paulie, who asked which bad guys do you most relish and is it because of the combat, their back story, or their visual design? Or is […]
Halo Infinite story campaign may already have been leaked
The technical preview for Halo Infinite may have revealed more than it intended, as dataminers piece together the game’s entire story. We hope it’s obvious but just in case it’s not: this article contains lots of spoilers about Halo Infinite. Or perhaps not if the details have been misunderstood or fabricated. The information first appeared […]