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[Dub117]

I still think it should be Sidewinder after the injustice of getting Headlong in the CE Anniversary. Before anyone says just play Avalanche and Sidewinder on the other games, you can never have enough Sidewinder. Or they could just save Sidewinder for Halo 5, but it sounds like they might be doing something different with BTB in 5.

I am ok with this. sidewinder was the shit.

 

[aj1467]

I personally am hoping they come up with some retarded lore as to why sprint is disabled in 4v4 competitive arena....maybe some crap about disabling it to enhance training on decision making for spartans.

Then they can add sprint for the crap btb shit 343 will be obliged to put in the game for all the hordes of people who someone come to halo for that crap.

"Babby Spartans learned how to run and shoot at the same time after extensive training in the war games"

 

[Diablohead]

I am excited for the return of true arena MP, after halo reach and 4 i'm missing it.

I do go back and play the old games sometimes but what I miss is a modern up to date version, quake 3 has only lasted me so long, etc.

 

[Ramirez]

I still think it should be Sidewinder after the injustice of getting Headlong in the CE Anniversary. Before anyone says just play Avalanche and Sidewinder on the other games, you can never have enough Sidewinder. Or they could just save Sidewinder for Halo 5, but it sounds like they might be doing something different with BTB in 5. Just by their approach of having arena 4v4 maps in the beta and the original rumors about the Master Chief collection.

Sidewinder is a CE map...

 

[Pfhunkie]

Sidewinder is a CE map...

The point was that the CE Anniversary map pack had a Halo 2 map in it so, therefore, it's only fair that Sidewinder gets love from the CE side.

 

[Dark_AnNiaLatOr]

I am excited for the return of true arena MP, after halo reach and 4 i'm missing it.

I do go back and play the old games sometimes but what I miss is a modern up to date version, quake 3 has only lasted me so long, etc.

In excitement, I played a couple of Halo 3 matches this morning. Was damn fun. I just want a fresh coat of paint and hype.

 

[ShadowsFell]

Were there more particulars announced about the ranking system? Was it individual rankings for each game, and a global ranking across a playlist that included all games, or what? Or is this stuff still unknown?

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

Were there more particulars announced about the ranking system? Was it individual rankings for each game, and a global ranking across a playlist that included all games, or what? Or is this stuff still unknown?

In the media briefing they showed the Rank in the top right hand corner when they were showing the menus. This would indicate a Global Ranking System (based on Halo 2's Skill Based Ranking System) across all four games.

 

[Smokey]

In the media briefing they showed the Rank in the top right hand corner when they were showing the menus. This would indicate a Global Ranking System (based on Halo 2's Skill Based Ranking System) across all four games.

Are you talking about the Xbox One media briefing...or a specific session for Halo 5? Didn't see it in any of the links in the OP.

 

[GECK]

Great that you included Halo's best map in H5 but you forgot the fucking Purple 343.

 

[Plywood]

Great that you included Halo's best map in H5 but you forgot the fucking Purple 343.

They blue it!

 

[GECK]

They blue it!

Bluship

 

[rakka]

At the very least, 2 player online splitscreen for h5 and the collection ?? Has this been mentioned?

 

[Stinkles]

They blue it!

There's money in the banana hammock.

 

[Killer]

they finally get it.

 

[TheUnsunghero26]

Love the Midship looking map.

 

[op_ivy]

looks purple to me. purple bathed in the sweet sweet blue glow of the milkiest way

 

[Ace 8095]

So glad Halo 5 will have a true arena mode. Very bummed a MCC bundle wasn't announced.

 

[block tower]

is Gaf going to have a Halo MCC and Halo 5 beta community thread? like a thread for exchanging gamertags and discussing the game?

 

[kittens]

is Gaf going to have a Halo MCC and Halo 5 beta community thread? like a thread for exchanging gamertags and discussing the game?

I imagine there will be a MCC OT and Halo 5 Beta OT. There's always the HaloGAF thread in the community section, too.

 

[Smokey]

So glad Halo 5 will have a true arena mode. Very bummed a MCC bundle wasn't announced.

Why would Microsoft do this from a business stand point? Their job is to make money. Why would they package their number one IP, that makes up one of the most content rich packaged releases in some time , with a system? How does this make sense at all and why are people seriously expecting this?

 

[GringoSuave89]

is Gaf going to have a Halo MCC and Halo 5 beta community thread? like a thread for exchanging gamertags and discussing the game?

HaloGAF will probably be used for that, but I'm sure we'll have OTs for both titles.

Why would Microsoft do this from a business stand point? Their job is to make money. Why would they package their number one IP, that makes up one of the most content rich packaged releases in some time , with a system? How does this make sense at all and why are people seriously expecting this?

Think you responded to the wrong guy...

 

[rakka]

There's money in the banana hammock.

Stinkles can you say whether or not there's 2 player splitscreen in halo 5 and/or any the collection games?

 

[block tower]

I imagine there will be a MCC OT and Halo 5 Beta OT. There's always the HaloGAF thread in the community section, too.

word. yeah ill have to check out the HaloGaf thread in OT. im going Xbox One first this gen and haveva small frirnds list so id definitely like to makevsome friends for Halo so i can get in on good custom matches.

 

[GringoSuave89]

word. yeah ill have to check out the HaloGaf thread in OT. im going Xbox One first this gen and haveva small frirnds list so id definitely like to makevsome friends for Halo so i can get in on good custom matches.

we're always happy to team up with Gaffers

 

[MarauderShields]

Great that you included Halo's best map in H5 but you forgot the fucking Purple 343.

What does 343 have against purple anyway?

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

In the media briefing they showed the Rank in the top right hand corner when they were showing the menus. This would indicate a Global Ranking System (based on Halo 2's Skill Based Ranking System) across all four games.

This is perfect to me. Which is basically what Halo 3 was no?

 

[Smokey]

Think you responded to the wrong guy...

I did :l

fixed thanks

 

[GringoSuave89]

That braille on his/her chest is 104. Isn't that Fred's number? Fun easter egg.

 

[Source]

They had bundles for Halo 3, Halo: Reach and Halo 4, it stands to reason they would do the same for this release. I think so anyway. And I'm counting on it, it's what I planned on purchasing at launch night. Don't let me down, 343i!

 

[bidguy]

That braille on his/her chest is 104. Isn't that Fred's number? Fun easter egg.

i really hope thats ingame

looks fucking nuts

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

Are you talking about the Xbox One media briefing...or a specific session for Halo 5? Didn't see it in any of the links in the OP.

Yes, the Xbox One briefing.

 

[feel]

They need to straight up delete that cinematic bloom/fog on the new Midship if they're serious about bringing Halo back as a respectable competitive game, battlefield readability is key.

I'm looking at it right now. Well, more like 48-60 because I'm running in debug. But yeah. Dat jungle.

I believe you, but still, .mp4 pls.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Can Frank confirm if those Red/Blue models are in game assets?

Fuck I hope so

 

[op_ivy]

Can Frank confirm if those Red/Blue models are in game assets?

Fuck I hope so

pretty sure he said the e3 cg trailer was built from ingame assets. i'd imagine these are

 

[CrackaF3tt]

Reading that the beta will not have loadouts for equal footing is definitely a start in the right direction. As much as I love Halo and LOVE the competitiveness of the trilogy. H4 just left such a bad taste in my mouth. It wasn't that the mp wasn't fun cause it was. It just couldn't hold my attention anymore. So i am hoping that 343 gets back to the Halo we all love. One of the last remaining arena fps. I will certainly be getting a xbone for MCC cause thats the wet dream i've been having for years.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

[*]Halo 5 beta will focus on tight, 4v4 gameplay with smaller maps and no loadouts. Everyone on equal footing again.

FUCK YES

go suck on a lemon Halo 4/Reach

Spoiler

although I think Team SWAT was at their best in those games

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

FUCK YES

go suck on a lemon Halo 4/Reach

Spoiler

although I think Team SWAT was at their best in those games

Yep. SWAT was easily the best thing about 4/Reach multiplayer.

By a fucking country mile. Halo 4 SWAT is some of the best MP I've ever played period. The only reason I stopped playing is because you can't play on Haven and Adrift forever. 343's obsession with big maps killed Halo 4 more than most realise.

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

They need to straight up delete that cinematic bloom/fog on the new Midship if they're serious about bringing Halo back as a respectable competitive game, battlefield readability is key.


I believe you, but still, .mp4 pls.

Yes, videos or it didn't happen...

 

[DopeyFish]

Can someone go hunt someone down and find the answer on if sprint will be in H5 or nah?

i will make it my life goal to seek out and slap the person who ok'd sprint if halo 5 ships with it

 

[Pop]

That braille on his/her chest is 104. Isn't that Fred's number? Fun easter egg.

That's really cool

 

[block tower]

we're always happy to team up with Gaffers

sweet!

 

[kittens]

Can Frank confirm if those Red/Blue models are in game assets?

Fuck I hope so

And they still have over a year to tweak and improve them.

 

[IHaveIce]

i will make it my life goal to seek out and slap the person who ok'd sprint if halo 5 ships with it

I'm with you

 

[rakka]

Does anyone really care about 2 player splitscreen online, like me and my girlfriend do?

 

[Shyakugaun]

Halo why you so Legendary ? Can't wait for all the fights in my house over screen watching this winter lol

 

[kittens]

Does anyone really care about 2 player splitscreen online, like me and my girlfriend do?

Splitscreen Halo is my single favorite experience in all of gaming. I'm guessing they'll keep two player splitscreen in for campaign, but who knows if they'll be able to manage four player splitscreen in multiplayer.

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

Halo why you so Legendary ? Can't wait for all the fights in my house over screen watching this winter lol

Just get yourself a quality but affordable monitor and stop the domestic abuse . Heh, but really, there are always deals on great monitors. And then you never need to give up the screen.

 

[Stinkles]

Halo why you so Legendary ? Can't wait for all the fights in my house over screen watching this winter lol

But thanks to the AMAZING POWER OF THE XBOX ONE (tm) you can play your game while TV is simultaneously streamed to any device in the house, including Guide and controls.

No need to fight.

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

But thanks to the AMAZING POWER OF THE XBOX ONE (tm) you can play your game while TV is simultaneously streamed to any device in the house, including Guide and controls.

No need to fight.

LOL! But wait, you can stream your game to any device? Is that true? If so, when is the feature coming? I seen the update preview from the Xbox Youtube Channel that showed the TV One Guide being streamed to a Tablet. But you're saying you can do that with games as well?