Tag Archives: 343 industries

Sun, Nov 25, 2012 | 21:57 GMT

Halo 4: Spartan Ops episode four due today, teaser released

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The next episode of Halo 4′s Spartan Ops series is due in just a few hours.

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Thu, Nov 22, 2012 | 14:32 GMT

Halo 4: new multiplayer modes detailed, coming next week

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Halo 4 developer 343 has confirmed that it is adding new multiplayer modes to its shooter next week. Check out the details below.

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Tue, Nov 20, 2012 | 20:41 GMT

Halo Game Services job listing mentions “experience in MMO development”

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343 Industries is hiring, and it is looking for someone who can help it build “large scale distributed systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, serviceability, maintainability, and stability.”

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Fri, Nov 16, 2012 | 21:00 GMT

Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 3 releases next week, watch a short video of it

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A really short video for Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 3 has been released by Microsoft. It’s below courtesy of Gamespot’s Youtube channel. The Episode is expected to land on Monday, November 19 continues the storyline associated with Dr. Catherine Halsey.

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Fri, Nov 16, 2012 | 13:32 GMT

Halo 4: the world played it for 31.4 million hours in its first 5 days

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Halo 4′s campaign isn’t the longest the series has to offer, but it uses its time well. Developer 343 Industries has revealed that over a million players in the game’s first five days on sale. Get the stats below.

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Mon, Nov 12, 2012 | 22:34 GMT

Halo 4 pulls in $220 million in 24 hours, takes entertainment record

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Halo 4 has done what only Call of Duty has managed over the past few years: taken out this year’s entertainment launch sales records.

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Mon, Nov 12, 2012 | 14:02 GMT

Halo 4: Spartan Ops episode 2 out now

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Halo 4′s co-op mode Spartan Ops has received its second episode, available on Xbox Live now. Microsoft’s Major Nelson has revealed that the five-level pack can be downloaded in game.

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Fri, Nov 09, 2012 | 17:23 GMT

Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 2 teaser released

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Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 2 is out next week, and in it, the “mysterious artifact recovered” from Requiem takes over the vital systems on the UNSC Infinity. This forces the Spartans of Crimson and Majestic back down to the planet to “look for a way to free the ship.” Have a look at the video teaser below. The downloadable co-op campaign is free, and 343 Industries has said new missions will be released every week for 10 weeks, totaling 50 in all. Thanks, OXM.

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Wed, Nov 07, 2012 | 11:06 GMT

Halo 4 PC port debunked: ‘game made specifically for Xbox 360′, says Microsoft rep

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Halo 4 won’t be heading to PC, a Microsoft rep has revealed. It comes as fans called for a port to 343′s mega shooter, following an absence of the series on PC since Halo 2.

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Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 23:34 GMT

Halo 4 server issue updates incoming

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Breaking news: the latest Halo, one of the most popular multiplayer franchises in the world, is being played by a lot of people in its launch week.

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Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 12:11 GMT

Halo 4 dev reflects on pressures of Bungie’s shadow

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Halo 4 executive producer Kiki Wolfkill has shed light on how 343 Industries took on the challenge of such a large franchise after being handed the keys by Bungie.

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Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 08:17 GMT

Halo 4 London launch: watch the festivities here

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Halo 4 is out now, and last night’s midnight launch in London was an extravagant affair, including something rather odd flying across the city. Check out the launch mini-doc below.

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Mon, Nov 05, 2012 | 13:52 GMT

Halo 4 UK price round-up: get it cheapest here

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Halo 4 is out tomorrow and to save you the madness of trying to figure out who’s selling it cheapest, we’ve done all the hard work for you. Get all of the prices below.

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Fri, Nov 02, 2012 | 14:10 GMT

Halo 4 multiplayer: watch VG247 play a few rounds here

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Halo 4 multiplayer is big. As in so big you may well be playing it this time next year – especially once all the inevitable Spartan Ops and PvP DLC launches. Watch VG247′s Sam Clay play a few games in our live stream below. No pressure Sam, give ‘em hell! We believe in you!

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Fri, Nov 02, 2012 | 12:54 GMT

Halo 4 launch “set to make entertainment history”, claims Microsoft

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Halo 4 launches worldwide November 6th, and Microsoft is confident that the game will mark the biggest global entertainment launch of the year. So confident in fact it sent us a statement on the matter. Get more quotables below.

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Fri, Nov 02, 2012 | 13:45 GMT

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn episode 5 live now, watch the whole series here

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Halo 4 web series Forward Unto Dawn has come to a close, as the fifth and final episode has launched online. Watch it, and the previous instalments right here.

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Fri, Nov 02, 2012 | 13:45 GMT

Halo 4: through the eyes of a jumpy sceptic

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Halo 4 reviews began this week, sparking praise for 343′s shooter. It’s the darkest, most personal chapter in the series to date, but will sceptics be converted? Find out below.

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Thu, Nov 01, 2012 | 22:37 GMT

Halo 4 promo offers cash, vouchers, and trips to E3

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Microsoft and American Express have teamed up to offer you money to play Halo 4. I have pinched myself quite hard and assure you neither of us is dreaming.

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Fri, Nov 02, 2012 | 07:32 GMT

Halo 4 multiplayer test: a lesson in respect

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Halo 4 delivers a vast multiplayer offering. Size isn’t everything however, so VG247′s Dave Cook puts 343′s online components to the test to see if they stack up with the series’ legacy.

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Thu, Nov 01, 2012 | 09:12 GMT

Halo 4 reviews go live: get every score here

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You can insert you own gag about the world ending again here. Halo 4′s reviews are now live. Get all the scores below the break.

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