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Random We'd Love To Get Our Hands On This Halo Xbox Series X
Sadly, it's not real
It's been a while since we last shared any creations from the ever-popular Xbox Pope on Twitter (these days just known as 'Pope'), but ahead of E3 2021, they've decided to "get the hype train going" with this excellent Halo Xbox Series X. Unfortunately, this is purely a concept and not a real console, although Pope has...
News Legendary Halo Composer Thinking About Calling Time On His Career
Finish the fight, Marty
If you love Halo, Marty O'Donnell needs no introduction. Back in the day, he composed all of the iconic tunes featured throughout the series and eventually moved across to Destiny, which was also developed by Bungie. In somewhat sad news, he's today shared a message on social media mentioning how he's thinking about retiring...
News 343 Celebrates Halo's 20th Anniversary With Absolutely Stunning 4K Artwork
"Here’s to finishing even more fights!"
As you might have already heard, this year marks Xbox's 20th anniversary. While the big date is actually 14th November 2021, Microsoft has decided to kick celebrations off early. Halo also turns 20 years old this year, and 343 Industries is joining in on the fun. To highlight the great journey the Halo...
Random Did You Know Halo's Cortana Voiced Princess Peach?
Sorry Chief, Cortana is in another castle
In a special crossover article here at Pure Xbox, we're sharing a fact our friends over at Nintendo Life informed us about that we weren't actually aware of! One of the prominent ex-voices of Nintendo's Princess Peach (as well as Toad and Toadette) is also the voice of our very own Cortana from the Halo...
Gallery Here's A Look At 343's Custom Game Browser For Halo: MCC
"We cannot wait to get it into your hands"
In a new flighting and development update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, 343 Industries has announced the long-awaited Custom Game Browser is about to be in the hands of players. This feature was originally confirmed in 2018, but 343 decided to hold off in order to polish each game in the collection...
News 343 Has 'No Plans' To Add Bots To Halo: MCC Right Now
But is aware of fan requests
Earlier in the week, a modding Discord uncovered an "ADD_BOT.png" file in the Season 5 update for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Of course, it led to a lot of speculation on social media that bots might be on the way, but it's now been officially confirmed nothing is on the horizon - at least in the immediate...
News 343 Has 'No Plans' Right Now To Bring Mod Support To Halo: MCC On Xbox
The focus is currently on the PC version
For some time now, Halo: The Master Chief Collection players on console have been requesting mod support - similar to what Bethesda offers in Skyrim and Fallout 4 on Xbox platforms. Will developer 343 Industries ever offer Halo players something like this on Xbox Series X|S though? In the latest '
News It's Official, Halo's Legendary Multiplayer Announcer Is Back For Halo Infinite
343 confirms
Although most fans were already pretty confident Jeff Steitzer would be returning as the voice of the multiplayer in 343 Industries' upcoming release Halo Infinite, it's now been officially confirmed. In the latest 'Ask343' YouTube video, a fan asked if Jeff - the "true sounds of Halo", would be returning in Master Chief's latest...
Random Former Halo Composer And His Dog Share TikTok Collaboration Of The Halo Theme
Good doggo!
Marty O'Donnell worked on the Halo series during the Bungie days, creating some of the iconic tunes we all know and love today. The legendary composer has now started his own TikTok channel, where he's shared a nostalgic rendition of the classic theme. Not only did O'Donnell play the Halo theme on his piano, but he was also joined by...
Random This Official Halo And Mario Artwork Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Needed
It's a me, Master Chief!
There's been a lot of buzz already this week that Microsoft and Nintendo could be collaborating together on something. Well, the official Halo Instagram account has only added fuel to the fire with this new artwork, which can only be described as a massive tease. The art, which is beautifully drawn, features many iconic...
Random Xbox Actually 'Commissioned' This Insane Halo & DOOM Crossover Portrait
It's great to see the family come together
In one of the weirdest stories we've ever had to report (and we've reported on some weird ones!), Xbox has "commissioned" a variety of Bethesda themed portraits in honor of the company joining the first-party family. Throughout the month, more images are said to be coming, but the first is a riff of Halo...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Halo: MCC's Season 6 Update
Up to 55GB in size on Xbox consoles
Halo: The Master Chief Collection's sixth season has arrived over the past few hours, bringing a ton of new content to the game across Xbox consoles and PC, along with 100 new tiers of cosmetic content for the next two months. This update is up to a whopping 55GB in size on Xbox, and features a new Halo Online...
News The New Map In Among Us Has A Seriously Cool Halo Easter Egg
Keep your eyes peeled
Among Us hasn't made the jump to consoles yet, but it is available on Xbox Game Pass for PC. As of yesterday, a new map launched, and fans have found a cool Halo Easter Egg residing on it. Known as The Airship, the map is actually based on one of developer Innersloth's previous games known as Harry Stickmin, which some fans...
News Wait, Is This A Halo Reference In Zack Snyder’s Justice League?
We think it is!
Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and it seems to have been viewed by a few people already. What’s more, is that some eagle eyed viewers have spotted what appears to be a Halo emblem within the film. Be warned of potential spoilers going forward, as the image is from the...
Random Halo Infinite’s Artwork Reimagined As Combat Evolved Is Stunning
We want it on our wall!
The Halo community is continuously working on fan projects that look to celebrate the franchise. As a result, the Halo Waypoint team often share a bunch of creations made by its following that show the cultural impact the series has had, and the latest one may just be one of the best yet. Twitter user FletchUH has...
News Pringles Now Have Their Own Halo Themed Flavour, Because Why Not?
“Our latest shipments from Reach have arrived”
Halo Infinite may be a while off, but that hasn’t stopped Master Chief from making the rounds, as our favourite Spartan is now partnering with Pringles for a special Moa Burger flavour for an unspecified limited time. As announced by the official Halo Twitter account, the limited-edition Pringles...
News 343 Strengthens Marketing Team With Halo: Point Of Light Cover Artist
Will help "promote the future of Halo"
Since the delay of Halo Infinite, 343 Industries has called on some support. It was recently discovered how The Coalition might have been helping out and last year a Bungie veteran was appointed as a project lead for the game's campaign. In the latest update, the studio has now hired
News Here's A Look At The New Halo 3 Maps Coming To The MCC
A blast from the past
Last month, 343 teased some content for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It went on to reveal a future update for the collection would add a custom game browser and much more. In terms of Halo 3, it announced new map conte
News Live Action Halo Warthog And Marines Spotted In Hungary
Is this our first look at the upcoming show?
We already know a live action Halo series is on the way and expected to launch early next year, and it seems somebody has managed to snag some images on set. As uploaded by one Twitter user, a Warthog and various actors dressed as marines have been spotted in Hungary. It seems to suggest these are props...
Poll How Excited Are You For Halo Infinite Right Now?
Are your hype levels still high?
The road to the release of 343 Industries' Halo Infinite has been a turbulent one thus far, originally expected to launch in November of last year alongside the Xbox Series X and S, but since being delayed until Fall 2021. Our first look at gameplay last year also wasn't without its criticisms, with the negativity...
News Halo Infinite's Grappleshot Opens Up The Game In A Major Way
"Players can go wherever they want"
One of the features 343 Industries touched upon in its latest Inside Infinite blog is the all-new Grappleshot in Halo Infinite, which will not only allow you to pull weapons into your hands, but also traverse Halo's world in new ways. Speaking about it, the development team explained that the feature has forced...
Gallery Here's A Detailed Look At Halo Infinite's Time-Of-Day System
One of the biggest new graphical features
We've already been treated to a bunch of new Halo Infinite 4K screenshots as part of the latest Inside Infinite blog by 343 Industries, and we've also been able to get a detailed look at the game's time-of-day lighting system. 343 describes this as "one of, if not THE largest graphical feature implemented...
Gallery 343 Industries Shows Off New 4K Screenshots Of Halo Infinite
"Work in progress"
In the latest Inside Infinite post for the month of February, 343 Industries has provided a look at Zeta Halo - the expansive world featured in the campaign of Halo Infinite. It's worth pointing out that these latest "work in progress" screenshots have been taken from the PC build. According to the graphics producer, Alex Le...
News Halo's Live-Action Series Is Now A Paramount Plus Exclusive
Set to premiere next year
It's been announced the Halo live-action television series will now air on Paramount Plus instead of Showtime when it lands in 2022. The series has been produced by Showtime, in partnership with 343 Industries and Amblin Television. The show stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief and takes place in the same universe as the...
News Former Halo And Fable Composer Stan LePard Has Passed Away
“His passing is a tremendous loss”
Stan LePard, who contributed to the scores for games in the Halo, Fable and Destiny series', has sadly passed away. LePard’s death was announced via Twitter, where his colleague and friend, Maclaine Diemer, alerted fans of the news. Diemer said he was "deeply saddened" and called LePard's passing a...
Guide Halo Infinite For Xbox Series X: Everything You Need To Know
Get all the latest on this year's biggest Xbox game
Halo Infinite is Microsoft's big first-party game for 2021. Originally the game was expected to launch alongside the Xbox Series X|S, but was later delayed, making it this year's hottest game for Xbox fans. Despite its delay, we're still receiving a lot of information about the game, as developer...
Random Halo 3's Artwork Has Been Reimagined With Halo Infinite
It looks glorious
Ever wondered what a mixture of Halo 3 and Halo Infinite would be like? Of course you have. Well, one user has created a mock-up of the two titles, infusing the Master Chief armour from Halo Infinite into the Halo 3 key art. This beautifully rendered image by Twitter user FLETCH has digitally imposed the highly detailed Halo...
Random Check Out This Awesome Halo Themed Tesla Model 3
"My other car is a Warthog"
GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg recently teased the idea of a Halo x Tesla crossover, but for now, this fantastic Halo-themed Tesla Model 3 by Twitter user Bighungry2x is the closest we're going to get! Bighungry2x actually posted images of his Tesla on Twitter all the way back in June, but they've since come...
Random TikTok User Goes Viral With Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Request
"We gotta give it one more big bang"
You might remember that back in December, 343 Industries announced that it would be shutting down the servers for its Xbox 360 Halo versions at the end of 2021, including Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach. While these games will still be playable through Halo: The Master Chief Collection, one TikTok user has...
News No, Halo: MCC's 'New Way To Play' Isn't A New Platform
But it's still a cool new feature!
Remember last week when 343 Industries sparked a lot of speculation by announcing Halo: The Master Chief Collection was getting "a new way to play"? Turns out it was referring to a Custom Game Browser. This has been revealed in the February flighting plans for Halo: MCC, which states that the Custom
News 343 Has 'No Current Plans' For A New Halo Wars Game
And is done with Halo Wars 2
Earlier this week, a job listing suggested that 343 Industries might be working on a new project set in the Halo universe. At the time, there was some speculation it could be for a new Halo Wars game. 343's community manager John Junyszek shut this down rather quickly - confirming the role was tied to the u
News Former Halo Devs Are Reinventing Controversial Shooter, Six Days In Fallujah
Arriving for consoles this year
Well, here's something we never thought we'd see again! Controversial shooter Six Days in Fallujah was cancelled all the way back in 2009 after heavy criticism, but now it's making a comeback under former Halo and Destiny leadership. The game is a first-person tactical military shooter that "recreates true stories of...
News 343 Shuts Down Speculation Of An Unannounced Halo Game
Update: The job listing is related to Halo Infinite
Update: Nevermind! 343 Industries community manager John Junyszek has chimed in on this discovery, confirming that the role is related to Halo Infinite, and not an unannounced Halo game as speculated. "I did some digging and was able to confirm that this is a role for Halo Infinite. It's our...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Getting A 'New Place & Way To Play'
Any guesses what this might be?
343 Industries has unveiled its latest Halo: The Master Chief Collection update over the past 24 hours, and it contains a very intriguing tease about a potential "new place and way to play" arriving in the near future. That's literally all we know about it, as it's teased as part of the next series of flighting tests...
Random Someone Has Successfully Recreated Halo's Multiplayer In Dark Souls
Finishing the fight in style
Here's a crossover we thought we'd never see happen! Someone has managed to successfully mod the Halo experience into Dark Souls, recreating fan favourite maps such as Blood Gulch. The 35 minute video gives an extensive breakdown into how modder InfernoPlus managed to successfully recreate the experience, showing early...
News Xbox Exec Asks Fans To 'Speak Up' If You Want A Halo x Tesla Collab
"Maybe something in the future could happen"
How would a Halo x Tesla collab work? That's what Xbox fans have been asking over the past 24 hours after GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg teased the idea in a wishful tweet yesterday. It all started with a reply to a comment from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who revealed the only console game he's...
Reminder There's Still Time To Get A '117 Day' Nameplate In The Halo: MCC
You have until 23rd January
The official Halo Twitter account has issued a reminder, noting how there's "still time" to log into the Halo: The Master Chief Collection between now and 23rd January and score an exclusive "117 Day" nameplate. "Have you grabbed your exclusive 117 Day Nameplate yet? There's still time - log into MCC between now and...
News Halo 2's Breaking Benjamin Song Has Officially Gone Platinum
It's sold one million digital units
Remember that epic "Blow Me Away" song by Breaking Benjamin that featured in Halo 2's Gravemind level (an instrumental version) all the way back in 2004? It's now been certified Platinum, as reported by Loudwire. The tune was actually originally created for the Halo 2 soundtrack, but later was released as a...
News Bungie's Halo Archive Is Finally Going Offline This February
Last chance to save your stats and files
It's the end of an era, folks! Bungie has announced that it will officially be shutting down its Halo website on February 9th, removing a selection of stats and files from those original Halo games in the process. In a message as part of a regular update, Bungie revealed the news: "Almost nine years ago,...
News Jeff Steitzer, The Voice Of Halo's Multiplayer, Quotes Some Fan-Favourite Lines
"Killimanjaro!"
There's nothing better than decimating the competition in Halo's multiplayer and being met by Jeff Steitzer's wonderful voice shouting "Killimanjaro!". Steitzer knows this and was recently found reciting some classic fan favourite lines. In a video on Reddit (thanks, The Gamer), one user shared a video that has emerged of Steitzer...
News Arbiter Voice Actor Teases Possible Return In Halo Infinite
Were it so easy
There's still much we've yet to learn about Halo Infinite's story, with many more details set to be revealed prior to the game's release in Fall 2021, and according to this latest tease, it looks like the Arbiter might be making a return. The actor who voices the famous character was asked about whether he'd be returning for the...
Random Xbox Sends Fortnite Streamer Ninja Replica Of Halo's Gravity Hammer
And he's giving an extra one away!
At this year's Game Awards, Epic Games announced Halo's Master Chief would be coming to its battle royale Fortnite. To celebrate this special occasion, the Xbox team sent the world's most popular Fortnite streamer Ninja a life-sized Gravity Hammer from the Halo series. In Fortnite, Master C
Reaction After Cyberpunk 2077, Halo Infinite's Delay Feels Like A Relief
It could have been a sticky situation for Xbox
Cast your mind back to August, and you'll undoubtedly remember when 343 Industries dropped the bombshell that Halo Infinite would no longer be releasing alongside the Xbox Series X, and instead would be delayed until 2021 "to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets...
Pick One Which Of These Halo Xbox 360 Games Was Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with 343 Industries announcing that Halo's Xbox 360 games will be discontinuing their online services next year, we're taking a look back at those classic titles. There were seven games released for the Xbox 360 in all from 2007 to 2014, and now the majority live...
News The Halo Xbox 360 Games Are Shutting Their Online Services In 2021
And digital sales are being halted right now
343 Industries has announced in its latest Halo Waypoint blogpost that it's planning to shut the majority of online services for all Halo Xbox 360 games in December 2021, and digital sales are being halted right now. In the post, the company explained that "less and less people are investing time" in...
News Master Chief Joins The Fight In Fortnite, Available Now
The rumours were true!
Well, it seems the rumours were true! Master Chief - the protagonist of the Halo series - is officially joining Fortnite today. His suit (1500 V-Bucks) and entire set (2600 V-Bucks) is now available from the item shop in the game. Part of the Gaming Legends series, the Master Chief set is now available in the Item Shop.
Random New Xbox Series X Ad Reveals Master Chief Is Actually A Cat
You've got to be kitten me
Microsoft has today unveiled the latest step in its Xbox Series X 'Power Your Dreams' campaign, which includes a short film centred around the dreams of MoonLiteWolf - all powered by her experience playing the Xbox Series X. Created by Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, the video is a trippy experience which recounts...
News 343 Announces Halo: Point Of Light, A New Novel Arriving In March 2021
The follow-up to Smoke & Shadow and Renegades
Over on the official Halo Waypoint website, 343 has revealed a new novel by Kelly Gay. It's a follow-up to Halo: Smoke & Shadow and Halo: Renegades, and is officially titled Halo: Point of Light. Here's a bit about it - with the events reportedly taking place a month before Halo 5: Guardians. It's...
News Microsoft's Holiday Advert Shows Us Master Chief Should NOT Play Fetch With Dogs
Honestly, Chief. What were you expecting!?
In a year that at times has been quite dreary, Microsoft has decided to spread some festive cheer in a new Christmas advert that features Halo mascot Master Chief and various other Xbox properties. In a particularly amusing moment, Master Chief can be seen playing fetch with a group of dogs, using his very...
Rumour Is A Halo x Fortnite Crossover In The Works?
Bring on the dabbing Master Chiefs
It was teased yesterday that God of War's Kratos might be coming to Fortnite soon as one of the new skins for its latest season of content, and rumours are now circulating that Halo might have a presence as well. Various images have been circulating on social media over the past few hours showing various cosmetics...
