Entries in 'halo' (120)

Spielberg to make Halo live-action TV series

Spielberg to make Halo live-action TV series

Microsoft has teamed up with one of Hollywood's biggest filmmakers to bring Master Chief's adventures to TV.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 21st 2013 at 6:50PM in News
Over 2m games sold at UK retail last week

Over 2m games sold at UK retail last week

UK retailers sold 2,075,634 games last week, generating over £50m in revenue.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 17th 2012 at 5:41PM in News
Halo franchise hits 50m units sold

Halo franchise hits 50m units sold

Microsoft has announced its Halo franchise has hit 50m lifetime sales.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 7th 2012 at 8:10AM in News
BUNGIE: Xbox Live wouldn't have made it without Halo

BUNGIE: Xbox Live wouldn't have made it without Halo

As Xbox Live celebrates its tenth birthday, Bungie studio manager Harold Ryan has shared his thoughts on how the service may not have survived if it wasn’t for the ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Nov 16th 2012 at 4:49AM in News

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Halo a $3bn franchise, sells 46m units

Halo a $3bn franchise, sells 46m units

Ahead of Halo 4's launch next week, Microsoft has revealed several figures for its blockbuster FPS franchise.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Oct 31st 2012 at 6:29PM in News
Microsoft registers new Halo domains

Microsoft registers new Halo domains

We may have underestimated Microsoft’s life after Bungie plans for the Halo franchise.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 17th 2012 at 10:11PM in News
343 Industries hiring for current and next generation Halo

343 Industries hiring for current and next generation Halo

343 Industries is actively seeking staff for a next generation Halo title.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 18th 2012 at 6:48AM in News
Paul McCartney making music with Halo-creator Bungie

Paul McCartney making music with Halo-creator Bungie

Yep, we've got the words in that sentence in the right place and right order. Beatles man Sir Paul is working on a soundtrack, presumably for the Activision-published 'Destiny'.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 7th 2012 at 4:33PM in News

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MICROSOFT: Blockbuster year of games for Xbox 360

MICROSOFT: Blockbuster year of games for Xbox 360

Disappointed that there was no word of Xbox 720? Microsoft says there's no need, thanks to its "biggest year for blockbuster games in Xbox history".

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 4th 2012 at 7:40PM in News
MICROSOFT: Halo 4 opens E3 conference

MICROSOFT: Halo 4 opens E3 conference

Master Chief has kicked off Microsoft's E3 press conference in Los Angeles.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 4th 2012 at 5:37PM in News
BBC: Master Chief to resolve Syrian conflict

BBC: Master Chief to resolve Syrian conflict

The United Nations is no stranger to accusations of political impotence, but have things got so bad that the iconic Master Chief is being drafted in?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 28th 2012 at 3:19PM in News
Halo 4 Limited Edition packed with multiplayer goodies

Halo 4 Limited Edition packed with multiplayer goodies

Microsoft has unveiled a special edition of Halo 4 that will give players access to extra multiplayer content.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2012 at 4:46PM in News

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Microsoft registers 'Halo Infinity' domains

Microsoft registers 'Halo Infinity' domains

Microsoft has quietly registered a batch of domains containing phrases ‘Halo Infinity’ and ‘Halo Infinity Multiplayer’.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 5th 2012 at 8:17AM in News
"We've missed Master Chief"

"We've missed Master Chief"

The return of Master Chief will have Halo competing with the big boys once again, says Microsoft.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 12th 2012 at 7:45AM in News
Halo 4 to skip public beta

Halo 4 to skip public beta

In a departure from Bungie's development strategy for Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, 343 Industries will forgo a public multiplayer beta for the latest in the popular FPS franchise.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 9th 2012 at 5:42AM in News
Microsoft: Halo 4 is our 'big bet'

Microsoft: Halo 4 is our 'big bet'

Developer 343 admits it is under pressure to get the return of Halo 4 right.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 5th 2012 at 2:00PM in News

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Bungie passes Halo duties to 343 next month

Bungie passes Halo duties to 343 next month

All Bungie-developed Halo games will have their online data handed over to Microsoft’s 343 studio on March 31st.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 1st 2012 at 10:06AM in News
Halo 4 reveal due at Toy Fair

Halo 4 reveal due at Toy Fair

Microsoft may have been silent since E3, but some of Halo 4's secrets will be revelaed later this month.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 12th 2012 at 2:22PM in News
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - review roundup

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - review roundup

Tomorrow sees the release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 exclusive Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 3:16PM in News
Where's cheapest? Halo: Anniversary and Assassin's Creed cut to £4.99

Where's cheapest? Halo: Anniversary and Assassin's Creed cut to £4.99

This week is a huge five days for big releases, and GAME is hoping to grab as much market share as possible with a raft of great offers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 11:12AM in News
Halo hits the High Street early

Halo hits the High Street early

Microsoft has teamed up with GAME to allow fans to play Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary weeks before its November 15th release date.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 1st 2011 at 5:44PM in News
New Halo toys march to retail

New Halo toys march to retail

Mega Bloks is celebrating ten years of Halo with a new line of figures.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 5th 2011 at 1:06PM in News
3D support confirmed for Halo Anniversary

3D support confirmed for Halo Anniversary

Having previously downplayed the significance of 3D visuals in the games market, Microsoft has announced further first-party support for the tech.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 30th 2011 at 3:06PM in News
Halo Warthog included in Forza 4

Halo Warthog included in Forza 4

Microsoft has revealed that gamers’ first chance to get a look at the Halo 4 version of the iconic Warthog land vehicle will be in racing title Forza 4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 26th 2011 at 1:49PM in News
Master Chief freebie for Halo Anniversary pre-orders

Master Chief freebie for Halo Anniversary pre-orders

Microsoft has announced a fan-pleasing giveaway for customers who pre-order for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition, which is due out in the UK on November 15th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 18th 2011 at 4:29PM in News