Halo 4 - OUT NOW

Halo 4
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Over 4.5 years in cryo-sleep, the Master Chief [the player] and a damaged AI (Cortana) face an ancient evil that threatens the universe after landing on a Dyson sphere planet, created by the Forerunners, called Requiem; kick-starting the "Reclaimer Trilogy".
● Developer: 343 Industries | Publisher: Microsoft Studios
● Platform: Xbox 360
● Release Date: 11/6/2012
● Genre: First-Person Shooter
● Official Website [xbox.com] | Metacritic = ? [metacritic.com]
● 3D Support: ?


Deals/Editions/Pre-Order Swag - (^) Updated:
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Standard Edition (MSRP = $60)
Amazon.com [amazon.com] | BestBuy.com [bestbuy.com] | eBay.com [ebay.com] | GameStop.com [gamestop.com] | Newegg.com [newegg.com] | Walmart.com [walmart.com]

News - (^) Updated: 5/17/2012
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(^) ● 5/17/2012 - Game Center Interview With New MP Clips [youtube.com]
● 4/30/2012 - "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" Live-Action Series Details and Teaser Image [variety.com]
● 4/20/2012 - New Screens & Models [neogaf.com]
● 4/17/2012 - Release Date and 'Conan' Show Appearance Tonight [forbes.com] | Conan Voice Over Segment [youtube.com]
● 4/17/2012 - RvB: Save the Date [youtube.com] | RvB: Remember to Not Forget [youtube.com]
● 4/11/2012 - Game Informer Coverage Trailer [youtube.com] | Game Informer Coverage [gameinformer.com]
● 4/11/2012 - Behind the Scenes: Composing Worlds [youtube.com]
● 4/11/2012 - Soundtrack Samples [youtube.com]
● 3/21/2012 - Behind the Scenes: Working at 343 Industries [youtube.com]
● 3/5/2012 - Behind the Scenes: First Look with Gameplay [youtube.com]
● 6/4/2011 - E3 2011: Announcement CG Trailer [youtube.com]


Modes/DLC/Highlights - (^) Updated: 4/16/2012
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Mode: Campaign - 1 Player
● (?) Levels (est: ? hours):
● Covenant and Forerunner enemies.
Mode: Spartan Ops (Cooperative) - 1 to 4 Players
● (?) Levels (est: ? hours)
(^) ● A weekly narrative, after the game launches.
Mode: Multiplayer - 1 to 16 Players
● (?) Maps: Wraparound, Warhouse
● (?) Gametypes: CTF, Regicide (kill leader has a bounty)
● Will feature a narrative where Spartan IVs train in a "holodeck" on the UNSC Infinity.
● No recycled geometry from the campaign.
● Flourish assassinations will return.
● Armor abilities from Halo: Reach will return: Jetpack, Camo, Hologram, and Forerunner Vision (x-ray vision).
● "Spartan Points" will unlock new items, weapons, and abilities.
● "Press X to Respawn" without waiting.
● Weapons and drop pods will land on the map randomly.
● Players can join matches in-progress.
Mode: Forge (Multiplayer Map Editor)
Controls
● Sprint button.
Factoids
● No public beta.
● No "Firefight" mode.
(^) ● Uses an updated Halo: Reach engine.
Gameplay
● No dual-wielding.
● HUD looks a bit more like a helmet.
Vehicles
(^) ● Human: Warthog
Weapons
● Human: Assault Rifle, Assault Carbine, Battle Rifle, DMR, Magnum (variation unknown), Rocket Launcher, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle
● Covenant: Covenant Carbine, Energy Sword, Plasma Pistol


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