Neowin News Feed for: Halo

Everything we think we know about the next Xbox: Part 3 - Games and more

John Callaham — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:38:18 +0100

In the final part of our look at everything we think we know about Microsoft's next Xbox game console, we speculate on what games are currently being developed and some other topics. Read more...

343 Industries may expand Halo franchise to new genres

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:26:51 +0000

An executive producer at Microsoft's 343 Industries has revealed the game development studio may eventually take the Halo franchise to new genres and protagonists outside Master Chief. Read more...

Halo-branded bullets? Microsoft said no way

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:24:21 +0000

An ammunition company was producing a civil defense bullet known as "Halo-Point". Microsoft wasn't happy that their brand was being used for actual ammo, and did something about it Read more...

Halo series sells 50 million copies for Microsoft

John Callaham — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:07:56 +0000

Microsoft has announced the Halo series has now sold 50 million copies since the sci-fi shooter series started in 2001, which may mean the latest game in the series Halo 4 has sold four million copies Read more...

My thoughts on Halo 4's Campaign

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Thanks to Microsoft I was given a copy of Halo 4, and here are my opinions on just the campaign of the latest Xbox 360 blockbuster game, and the first made by 343 Industries Read more...

Halo franchise sells 46 million games for Microsoft

John Callaham — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:30:59 +0000

Microsoft has announced that since it started in 2001, the games in its Halo franchise have sold a total of 46 million copies, just before the release of Halo 4 for the Xbox 360. Read more...

Halo 4 live action launch trailer released

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:05:11 +0100

The live action launch trailer for Halo 4, produced by David Fincher, has been released. The trailer features a mixture of flashbacks and moments inspired by the upcoming game. Read more...

Halo 4 achievements list revealed in full

Andy Weir — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 02:38:15 +0100

With just over two months to go before we can finally get our grubby paws on Halo 4, 343 Industries has published a complete list of the in-game achievements that players will be striving to complete. Read more...

Paul McCartney writing music for Bungie's next game

John Callaham — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:10:35 +0100

Beatles founder Paul McCartney has revealed on his Twitter page he is working with Bungie and will be helping to write music for the original Halo developer's next game. Read more...

E3 2012: Microsoft announce a host of new games at E3

Byron Hinson — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:49:27 +0100

Microsoft today announced a number of new Xbox 360 games which are in development as we speak. Games such as Ascend: New Gods, Joe Danger: The Movie and more were detailed alongside Forza Horizon... Read more...

Retro Wednesday: Marathon

Tyler Holman — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:48:54 +0100

This week's Retro Wednesday delves deep into the world of Mac gaming for the first time to discover the roots of Halo in Marathon, a classic title from Bungie with a big legacy. Read more...

Microsoft's harsh contract terms killed Halo movie

Tyler Holman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:11:16 +0100

Microsoft expects too much, at least according to a new book, which claims that Microsoft's harsh contract terms and demands caused production of the Halo film to be killed. Read more...

Halo 4 to be revealed this month?

Tyler Holman — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:41:11 +0000

Rumors have surfaced a Finnish magazine that claim that Microsoft is planning to reveal details about the upcoming Halo 4 later this month, at their annual Xbox Spring Showcase in San Francisco. Read more...

Microsoft takes over Halo online service March 31

John Callaham — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:28:37 +0000

Former Halo game developer Bungie has announced that it will transfer all online data for its Halo games over to Microsoft and its 343 Industries division on March 31. Read more...

Microsoft now the proud owner of clicktohump.com

Tyler Holman — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:25:01 +0000

In a move sure to make its stockholders proud, Microsoft has aquired the domains clicktohump.com and .org, along with a host of other Halo related domains. Anti-cybersquatting, or future ad campaign? Read more...

Halo ATLAS app for iOS, Android and WP7 coming Dec. 10

John Callaham — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:25:52 +0000

Microsoft will release Halo ATLAS, a mobile phone app with map strategy features for Halo Reach and Halo Anniversary, on December 10 for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices. Read more...

Giveaway! Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary (winner announced!)

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:42:39 +0000

Someone screwed up in the PR department at Microsoft Studios and sent me a second copy of Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary. I don't need two copies, so I'm giving one away to a lucky reader! Read more...

Halo Living Monument web site launched

John Callaham — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:57:56 +0000

Microsoft has launched a new web site, Halo Living Monument, that lets users upload pictures that are then placed on the armor of a 3D representation of Halo's classic main character Master Chief. Read more...

Halo CE Anniversary review: a great classic, rejuvinated

Byron Hinson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

343 Industries have taken on the tough task of fiddling with a fan favourite in Halo: Combat Evolved. This anniversary edition comes with improved graphics, sound and a number of Kinect features. Read more...

Microsoft stores to hold Halo Anniversary parties tonight

John Callaham — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:19:14 +0000

Microsoft will be holding special launch parties tonight at its US retail stores for the Xbox 360 graphically revamped first person shooter Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary. Read more...