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Halo: Spartan Assault

by MASSAIKUR, posted in news

Available only for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, “Halo: Spartan Assault” is a new top-down action shooter that brings a “Halo” video game to touch-based devices for the first time in franchise history. Developed by 343 Industries in conjunction with Vanguard Games, “Halo: Spartan Assault” provides an accessible, pick-up-and-play experience for fans and newcomers alike.

Set between the events of “Halo 3” and “Halo 4,” “Halo: Spartan Assault” is a new chapter of the award-winning “Halo” universe that explores the first missions of the Spartan Ops program and dives deeper into the backstory of Human-Covenant wars. Play through the eyes of either Commander Sarah Palmer or Spartan Davis stationed aboard the UNSC Infinity as they fight never-before-seen battles against Covenant forces.

With rich storytelling, intuitive controls, and best-in-class action, audio and graphics, “Halo: Spartan Assault” brings the epic scale and action of the “Halo” universe to mobile devices through unrivaled action and intensity.


Halo: Spartan Assault Announce Trailer

Halo 4: The New Title Update and Competitive Skill Rankings – PAX East

by MASSAIKUR, posted in news

Competitive Skill Ranks are something new coming to Halo 4 Multiplayer that are pretty awesome. You may want to get used to them too by listening as 343 explains what you can expect.


Halo 4: The New Title Update and Competitive Skill Rankings – PAX East

Halo 4: Castle Map Pack Trailer

by MASSAIKUR, posted in maps

343 Industries announced the third major expansion in the Halo Infinity Multiplayer experience, the Castle Map Pack, launching Monday, April 8. Developed by Certain Affinity, in collaboration with 343 Industries, the Castle Map Pack brings players three medium-to-large, stunning maps that emphasize vehicular warfare and large battles over open spaces, where team strategy is key to successfully conquering the battlefield.

Daybreak places you amidst military facilities, against the backdrop of an idyllic mountain range, while Outcast plunges you into the natural tunnels and arches of a secluded rebel outpost. Perdition takes players into the heart of an urban battleground, where tactical speed and situational awareness are essential to achieving victory. The Castle Map pack provides 9 new Achievements worth a total of 250 Gamerscore.


Halo 4: Castle Map Pack Trailer

Making of the UNSC Raptor: Pt. 1

by MASSAIKUR, posted in cool stuff

Microsoft, Virgin Gaming and Ford have joined forces with Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) of “Pimp My Ride” fame to bring you this first glance at the creation of the Halo 4 Infinity Challenge grand prize, a one-of-a-kind custom UNSC-themed Ford F150 SVT Raptor! Meet the team at GAS and check out their design plans in part 1 of this behind the scenes series!


Making of the UNSC Raptor: Pt. 1

PAX Prime 2012 Halo 4 Reborn Panel

by MASSAIKUR, posted in news

From PAX Prime 2012, watch the full Halo Reborn panel featuring 343 Industries’ very own Kiki Wolfkill, Josh Holmes, Kevin Franklin, and Kenneth Scott. See new additions to classic Halo game modes like Oddball and Capture the Flag as well as the announcement that Grifball is coming to Halo 4!


PAX Prime 2012 Halo 4 Reborn Panel