the_master
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This small gif gets me more excited than the Horizon 2 trailer
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Halo Infinite launches holiday 2020, adds Xbox Project Scarlett version
- Thread starter Mista
- Start date
- E3 - Microsoft
eastwood333
Banned
oh yeah, baby. Gets me just about as excited as my gf lol
the_master
Member
What is the theory about mc wearing the same armor as halo 2/3?
Also, did I dream it or is mc going to get a copy of younger Cortana??? (Please do)
Also, did I dream it or is mc going to get a copy of younger Cortana??? (Please do)
the_master
Member
By the way, I really like the armors of the spartans in Halo 5 wouldn't mind s ing blue te with their halo 5's mjolnirs
Naked Lunch
Member
My hype for Infinite is thru the fucking roof.
Been playing Halo MCC non stop on XB1. I havent played it for a few months - the game is tweaked so much in so many areas now. In game text chat - more armors for Halo 3 - tons of aim sensitivity options - match composer allowing you to choose any option you want for matchmaking, all the way down to ar starts.
It took them years to get it right - but Im glad they did. The game is now nearly perfect. With MS' crossgen stance - the MCC will likely be the sole version of classic Halo moving foward. Updated and supported potentially as long as xbox is around.
Been playing Halo MCC non stop on XB1. I havent played it for a few months - the game is tweaked so much in so many areas now. In game text chat - more armors for Halo 3 - tons of aim sensitivity options - match composer allowing you to choose any option you want for matchmaking, all the way down to ar starts.
It took them years to get it right - but Im glad they did. The game is now nearly perfect. With MS' crossgen stance - the MCC will likely be the sole version of classic Halo moving foward. Updated and supported potentially as long as xbox is around.
the_master
Member
I have been playing mcc myself. Just completed Halo 3. What an amazing, near perfect campaign. The best ever in a Halo game, the best ever in any fps.
I still hope they do a few inprovements to it. In game dialog subtitles, fix achievements not working, better display od objectives and par times/scores achieved. And a new remaster of halo ce that follows the standard (like halo 2 aniversary)
I also hope they add halo 5 there.
They should probably create a hub including all halo games up to infinite
Naked Lunch
Member
In multiplayer of MCC now - I keep seeing progress bars at the bottom of the screen - but im not exactly sure what they are unlocking. Is it additional points to level up season rewards or something else?
MCC as a Halo hub sounds great - and it looks to be the endgame for the project. I remember talk about it a long time ago. They could easily add Halo 5 or any games beyond I would imagine.
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eastwood333
Banned
I don't think they've shown Cortona yet, so we don't know.
I think the artist just prefer the Halo 3 MC look. I prefer it too. I think they should finally show MC's face with his helmet/visor/armor getting destroyed. Then give MC a completely new look with new armor/capabilities to get things more interesting.
VAVA Mk2
Member
The armor is MJOLNIR Mk VI Gen 3. Gen 3 goes back to bulkier, more plating for heavier protection which is the story explanation for going back to Bungie's art style or a hybrid of it.
01011001
Banned
in the lore he never changed the armor (or at least it was never explained in any logical way... he literally changed armor designs while being in cryo sleep in a closed chamber... makes zero sense), the style was purely an artstyle change.
also it's not the same as in 2 or 3, this new design is certainly based on those older designs but it is distinct in many ways.
and honestly, it is by far my favorite design so far, they really nailed it with this redesign... like... damn!
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Jack Peterson
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Cringe
VAVA Mk2
Member
The crappy in universe explanation of the armor change from Halo 3 to Halo 4 was Cortana using nanomachines to update the armor in addition to firmware changes while John was in Cryo. I know...stupid.in the lore he never changed the armor (or at least it was never explained in any logical way... he literally changed armor designs while being in cryo sleep in a closed chamber... makes zero sense), the style was purely an artstyle change.
also it's not the same as in 2 or 3, this new design is certainly based on those older designs but it is distinct in many ways.
and honestly, it is by far my favorite design so far, they really nailed it with this redesign... like... damn!
01011001
Banned
yeah like I said... it was never properly explained, that shit is jist some hacked together explanation that makes absolutely zero sense xD
they shouldn't even have tried tbh, just say... it's the same but we reinterpreted it... which is what really happened
is there an official explanation yet for why he now looks like a mix of Halo 1 and 3?
VAVA Mk2
Member
Yes. The armor is Gen 3 MJOLNIR which blends aspects of Gen 1 and 2 together.yeah like I said... it was never properly explained, that shit is jist some hacked together explanation that makes absolutely zero sense xD
they shouldn't even have tried tbh, just say... it's the same but we reinterpreted it... which is what really happened
is there an official explanation yet for why he now looks like a mix of Halo 1 and 3?
MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3) - Armor - Halopedia, the Halo wiki
The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN3] is the third system-wide generation of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. As of 2560, Generation 3 MJOLNIR has been adopted by nearly all active Spartans serving in the United Nations Space Command.
BlackProdigy
Member
I have a feelings this game is going to be insane.
Stuart360
Member
Well if the game looks at least as good as this, if not better, is open world, and is 4k/60, well i wont be complaining. Even though i'll probably only be able to 1080p/60 it on my PC.
BlackProdigy
Member
Damn this was 2018 lol My hype meter off the chart now
oldergamer
Member
Its from 2018
Woah just saw this gif in the next gen thread (where it was being used as an example of cross gen games looking bad sigh). Anyone know when this was shown?, it looks great to me, and pretty much proof of Infinite being open world.
I guess this is old?, i dont have a clue, but i'm not worrying now about XB1 holding back Infinite anymore!.
Havoc2049
Member
It’s a Halo Reach style progression system to unlock armor. It’s grindy, but no where near as bad as the original Halo Reach on the X360.
After about 10k kills more or less, you should have the below unlocked.
the_master
Member
That is your "Rank" as a player, I think it just shows some level progression and not sure if it also gives you points for unlocks.
Although they can't show his real face, that would piss people off XD.
Optimistic Gamer
Member
The new Spartan program gives incentives to soldiers in the field. They are promoting good combat performance via an Interface in the helmet visor.
Killstreaks coming to Halo
Men_in_Boxes
Banned
Prediction: Multiplayer will feature regular soldiers fighting alongside Spartans. You might be able to "call down" a Spartan after accruing a certain amount of currency.
ResilientBanana
Member
That armor makes him look like he's got some weight to him. I'm so freaking excited.in the lore he never changed the armor (or at least it was never explained in any logical way... he literally changed armor designs while being in cryo sleep in a closed chamber... makes zero sense), the style was purely an artstyle change.
also it's not the same as in 2 or 3, this new design is certainly based on those older designs but it is distinct in many ways.
and honestly, it is by far my favorite design so far, they really nailed it with this redesign... like... damn!
Bernkastel
Ask me about my fanboy energy!
Thank God you don't work at 343i.
Men_in_Boxes
Banned
Um...ok?
The 2018 trailer showed four regular soldiers dropping a smoke flair and a Spartan showing up. That wasn't random. The regular soldier X Spartan dynamic will play a big role in Infinite. I'm thinking more for multiplayer than single player.
Bernkastel
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Men_in_Boxes
Banned
Bernkastel
Ask me about my fanboy energy!
Yeah its a great trailer.
01011001
Banned
and the game will be renamed SpartanFall! it will have wallruns, and you can hack enemy robots... and Spartans will have ultimate abilities.
Men_in_Boxes
Banned
and the game will be renamed SpartanFall! it will have wallruns, and you can hack enemy robots... and Spartans will have ultimate abilities.
I think it's real. There's too much lore of Spartans showing up to turn the tide of a fight in the Halo universe. I could see 343 trying to emulate this feeling in Infinite. Plus, it helps lower skill players feel competent in multiplayer matches.
It'll still have traditional small scale modes for people who like old Halo.
the_master
Member
Going back to the roots probably means playing as the MC (I hope we get Cortana as well in some form)
Then I guess they should do like Destiny basically.
Don't you think that getting the ring and making few big different areas and more or less copying Destiny game structure and gameplay would be great? Then maybe give it a spin in scale and massive battles.
Basically, for me, after HALO3 and reach, comes Destiny as the successor. If they did a destiny re-skin in the HAlo Universe it would be marvelous.
Then I guess they should do like Destiny basically.
Don't you think that getting the ring and making few big different areas and more or less copying Destiny game structure and gameplay would be great? Then maybe give it a spin in scale and massive battles.
Basically, for me, after HALO3 and reach, comes Destiny as the successor. If they did a destiny re-skin in the HAlo Universe it would be marvelous.
the_master
Member
So, you start Infinite and soon after you find/get a Warthog. It is just a car, no turret (like in the 2018 trailer). Then throughout the game you keep improving it and customising it. Same with weapon skills, maybe some weapon mods and other vehicles... Would love to see some progression at least for certain game modes (They could keep arcade style campaign missions as well)
DeaDPo0L84
Member
Halo is in such a weird spot for me personally as a franchise. Can't tell if I'm excited or intrigued or both. The series hasn't quite grabbed me since 343 took over. 4 and 5 just simply didn't have the magic that made the original trilogy (as well as Reach/ODST) special.
Me and my friends were never huge into multiplayer, we fell in love with SOCOM so that for years occupied our time.
But I am really excited to see what 343 has come up with. I realize after two chances for them to stick the landing and try different things they were essentially forced by the community to go back to Cheif and not do these weird storylines that didn't do service to what we had grown to love and want to see a continuation of.
I worked at gamestop when we got the original Xbox kiosk and of course the demo was Halo. I remember me and my coworkers freaking out over the grass textures and how huge the game seemed at the time. Seeing a new Xbox console with a new Halo title that appears ar this point to be somewhat recapturing that magic once more is exciting.
But man,if 343 somehow finds a way to fuck this up and not deliver, it could quite possibly be one of the biggest letdowns in gaming. But I think they'll do fine guess we will see in a few days.
Me and my friends were never huge into multiplayer, we fell in love with SOCOM so that for years occupied our time.
But I am really excited to see what 343 has come up with. I realize after two chances for them to stick the landing and try different things they were essentially forced by the community to go back to Cheif and not do these weird storylines that didn't do service to what we had grown to love and want to see a continuation of.
I worked at gamestop when we got the original Xbox kiosk and of course the demo was Halo. I remember me and my coworkers freaking out over the grass textures and how huge the game seemed at the time. Seeing a new Xbox console with a new Halo title that appears ar this point to be somewhat recapturing that magic once more is exciting.
But man,if 343 somehow finds a way to fuck this up and not deliver, it could quite possibly be one of the biggest letdowns in gaming. But I think they'll do fine guess we will see in a few days.
LordOfChaos
Member
I think Infinite is going to be the one to decide my continued interest in the franchise, and I think a lot of people feel the way. There's some promising themes from what we've seen, but Halo 5 felt like such a fanfic sidequest to me compared to the really cool things being set up in the Forerunner trilogy by Greg Bear, Hunt the Truth, and even Halo 4. Infinite will just have to deal with the plot 4 set off, but I want to get into the good stuff after it. The Primordial, the second judgement of the Precursors, Mendicant Bias.
supernova8
Banned
Kinda lines up with what you'd expect the 'Halo Community Manager at 343 Industries' to say.
the_master
Member
I am getting even more hyper remembering the Halo 3 trailers.
They did build it up better than for Infinite I must say...
They did build it up better than for Infinite I must say...
supernova8
Banned
I'd probably blame the terrible Xbox One launch. I've missed loads of great games on that platform because they tried to force me to buy Kinect. Didn't work!
splattered
Member
People like to bitch that BR has no place in games like Halo but i think as long as they paid full attention to traditional MP as well BR could be a hell of a lot of fun especially with all of the vehicles the Halo universe has.
I also think BR in Titanfall would be amazing calling down titans for the final circle battle... missed opportunity IMO. They could have at least added something like that to Apex since it's supposed to be in the same universe.
Bernkastel
Ask me about my fanboy energy!
Bernkastel
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Xbox Series X will have Microsoft’s ‘most diverse collection of first-party games’
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GaviotaGrande
Banned
In 3 days we'll see gameplay demo for Infinite. I feel like it's 2007 again. Microsoft. 343. Please. Don't fuck it up. I got my drinks ready for the show.
SpartanN92
Banned
I have faith it will be good.
Surely Microsoft knows what is at stake here. Xbox is Halo. You cannot have a successful Xbox console without a great Halo game.
Surely Microsoft knows what is at stake here. Xbox is Halo. You cannot have a successful Xbox console without a great Halo game.
SpartanN92
Banned
I still get tears in my eyes watching Believe.
SpartanN92
Banned
Flaming helmet is a chest piece actually. It should be available for you by default. It’s called Legacy.
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Starfield
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ooofFlaming helmet is a chest piece actually. It should be available for you by default. It’s called Legacy.
thanks
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the_master
Member
Something else I'd love to see in Infinite would be massive vehicles from every faction, including scarabs and krakens, but expanding on them, also some giant human land vehicles woudl be cool to fight on. They could also involve campaign and multiplayer objectives.
JLB
Banned
ha, good catch, didnt notice that. You mean something like titans on TF?