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[Blue Ninja]

You are just so anime.

I've got no complaints about Spartan IVs aside from some goofy helmets we've seen so far. For the most part they look pretty awesome.

The helmets are my biggest problem too, really. I can get over the armor looking goofy, but I just hope there's at least one helmet that looks 'normal'.

 

[Plywood]

Thrusters are about what I expected. If only you could've gotten more pics out of him Ryaaan.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Thrusters are about what I expected. If only you could've gotten more pics out of him Ryaaan.

Just be grateful Elzar wasn't there, or we'd have seen a lot more than we bargained for.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

You are just so anime.

I've got no complaints about Spartan IVs aside from some goofy helmets we've seen so far. For the most part they look pretty awesome.

Same. Honestly, I'm not sure how the new designs look any more mech than when Halo first came out. Spartan is spartan does...

Also, this will be my pre-MS conference hype music for tonight(kind of goes with that gif lol):
It's almost time

 

[Ryaaan14]

Skype conference commencing with MTW. Will upload shortly.

 

[Mister Negative]

Just came up with an idea in the IRC. Perhaps that new weapon posted in that screenshot isn't Forerunner, Human, OR Covie, but belongs to the new faction? It's so smooth, Forerunner aesthetic is very angular and sharp.

 

[Plywood]

WHY AM I NOT TIRED

 

[Sikamikanico]

As cool as it is having MTW telling us all this stuff, I can't help but feel its ruining 343's party somewhat. Surely we can wait 7 hours and let them enjoy their reveal. All that hard work for 3 years, its gotta feel like someone taking the wind out of your sails at the last minute.

Just my two pennies.

 

[Mister Negative]

As cool as it is having MTW telling us all this stuff, I can't help but feel its ruining 343's party somewhat. Surely we can wait 7 hours and let them enjoy their reveal. All that hard work for 3 years, its gotta feel like someone taking the wind out of your sails at the last minute.

Just my two pennies.

There's quite a difference between seeing it on a picture off of someone's TV, and seeing it being played up on the big stage by the man himself, and hearing it in interviews.

Hype is hype.

 

[monome]

We still know nothing about the new ennemies, how Spartan Ops look like, gametypes for MP, and the weapons bonanza.

 

[Sikamikanico]

There's quite a difference between seeing it on a picture off of someone's TV, and seeing it being played up on the big stage by the man himself, and hearing it in interviews.

Hype is hype.

I know. I'm sure I'm alone, or at least in the minority with my viewpoint. Don't get me wrong, I dont care if beta stuff gets revealed, just feel a little sorry for the devs in this particular instance. Although the fact that jetpack is making a return makes me feel less sorry I'm reading it...stupid map-ruining jetpack...

 

[monome]

I know. I'm sure I'm alone, or at least in the minority with my viewpoint. Don't get me wrong, I dont care if beta stuff gets revealed, just feel a little sorry for the devs in this particular instance. Although the fact that jetpack is making a return makes me feel less sorry I'm reading it...stupid map-ruining jetpack...

Some verticality is a plus.
And if thrusters allow for some bunny humping jumping, I can see some funny fox chasing bunny situations.

 

[zap]

Ugh Jetpack and Thruster are different?

I REALLY hope jetpackers won't be able to negate your cover by flying high in the air again. Pisses me off so much in Reach.

 

[zap]

Did this get posted?

http://twitpic.com/9sonlw

I can't sleep.

Edit: Damn, first double post :/

 

[monome]

Ugh Jetpack and Thruster are different?

I REALLY hope jetpackers won't be able to negate your cover by flying high in the air again. Pisses me off so much in Reach.

I would like faster jetpacks if you don't get to fly high.
They may get you to have a great vantage point in Reach, they also make you a nice shooting practice.

 

[The Henery]

THANK YOU. People saying "I could care less" is almost as infuriating as using the word "irregardless". Your graph is much appreciated, lol <3

The frequent confusing of 'were' and 'where' is harmful too.

 

[zap]

I would like faster jetpacks if you don't get to fly high.
They may get you to have a great vantage point in Reach, they also make you a nice shooting practice.

Yeah. I just get annoyed by Jetpack+Needler (seriously, it's ridiculous) and Jetpacking super high just after they have spawned to chuck a nade or take potshots at me from the other side of the map (before my shields have recharged, thanks to Reach's stupidly slow recharge).

 

[zap]

WHY AM I NOT TIRED

Same. It's only 9.40pm but I want to get up for the conference. Damn it.

Edit: Wtf is wrong with me. Sorry guys :|

 

[Der Flatulator]

[04:39] == MTW [~MTW@pool-98-114-203-18.phlapa.fios.verizon.net] has joined #halogaf
==massive snip==

All I got from that: LEGACY IS BACK! :lol

 

[Ryaaan14]

Guys, what do you want me to ask MTW before I close the interview?

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Guys, what do you want me to ask MTW before I close the interview?

Ask him if he's related to MTV.

Spoiler

I'm a terrible person

 

[Krispy]

Guys, what do you want me to ask MTW before I close the interview?

Was it his barn?

 

[Der Flatulator]

Guys, what do you want me to ask MTW before I close the interview?

Weapon specific assassinations?

 

[Shadders]

Ask what the Storm Rifle is, any other weapons we haven't seen yet?

 

[Der Flatulator]

I've recently been thinking, last year, when 343 industries announced 'The Reclaimer Trilogy', we jumped to a sizable conclusion that this means there will be a Halo 5, and Halo 6, presumably separated by a year or two. With Spartan Ops being as extensible as 343i are saying, I was thinking that it could be possible to extend the campaign, let's say every year, maybe redefine some assets, add new weapons/vehicles, etc. So rather than having Halo 4, 5, 6. All of the campaign could be playable from Halo 4, where the alternative campaigns can be purchases as either XBL DLC or Disc content, like the Halo 2 map pack.

This way multiplayer could also be given 'title' updates, adding new maps (as regular DLC), and various changes that come from game to game.

Just a thought, I thought it was an interesting concept. I'm not saying I think I'm right, though.

 

[zap]

I've recently been thinking, last year, when 343 industries announced 'The Reclaimer Trilogy', we jumped to a sizable conclusion that this means there will be a Halo 5, and Halo 6, presumably separated by a year or two. With Spartan Ops being as extensible as 343i are saying, I was thinking that it could be possible to extend the campaign, let's say every year, maybe redefine some assets, add new weapons/vehicles, etc. So rather than having Halo 4, 5, 6. All of the campaign could be playable from Halo 4, where the alternative campaigns can be purchases as either XBL DLC or Disc content, like the Halo 2 map pack.

This way multiplayer could also be given 'title' updates, adding new maps (as regular DLC), and various changes that come from game to game.

Just a thought, I thought it was an interesting concept. I'm not saying I think I'm right, though.

Halo 5 will be on the 720 I'd say. No way that they would limit themselves to old 360 tech. Would get blown away by the competition graphics-wise.

However, maps being compatible with prior titles would be an amazing add on to Halo.

 

[Shadders]

I've recently been thinking, last year, when 343 industries announced 'The Reclaimer Trilogy', we jumped to a sizable conclusion that this means there will be a Halo 5, and Halo 6, presumably separated by a year or two. With Spartan Ops being as extensible as 343i are saying, I was thinking that it could be possible to extend the campaign, let's say every year, maybe redefine some assets, add new weapons/vehicles, etc. So rather than having Halo 4, 5, 6. All of the campaign could be playable from Halo 4, where the alternative campaigns can be purchases as either XBL DLC or Disc content, like the Halo 2 map pack.

This way multiplayer could also be given 'title' updates, adding new maps (as regular DLC), and various changes that come from game to game.

Just a thought, I thought it was an interesting concept. I'm not saying I think I'm right, though.

They'll want to sell the big title updates for £40/$60 though, and I think it's a tough sell to get people to pay that for digital content on console, because there's nothing else really in that price bracket. If they could get really regular Spartan Ops content then a monthly sub could be viable..

 

[Ryaaan14]

This interview is gonna be long. Do you guys want me to keep in piracy rants and make it about an hour, or cut that shit and make it like 30-40 mins?

 

[Der Flatulator]

Halo 5 will be on the 720 I'd say. No way that they would limit themselves to old 360 tech. Would get blown away by the competition graphics-wise.

However, maps being compatible with prior titles would be an amazing add on to Halo.

True. That pretty much invalidates my idea then, lol.

Although, I remember reading in the Bungie/Activision contract that Destiny was to be developed for both 360 and '720', perhaps Halo 5 will do the same?

This interview is gonna be long. Do you guys want me to keep in piracy rants and make it about an hour, or cut that shit and make it like 30-40 mins?

I don't particularly care about the piracy side of it, I just want some juicy tidbits!

 

[wwm0nkey]

True. That pretty much invalidates my idea then, lol.

Although, I remember reading in the Bungie/Activision contract that Destiny was to be developed for both 360 and '720', perhaps Halo 5 will do the same?

I think Bungie is doing that because the 720 will have a very similar structure to the 360 so releasing it on both platforms in Fall 2013 will give them more sales too.

 

[Der Flatulator]

I think Bungie is doing that because the 720 will have a very similar structure to the 360 so releasing it on both platforms in Fall 2013 will give them more sales too.

True, Destiny will be a 'Fall' 2013 release, whereas Halo 5 will probably be 'Fall' 2014.

Spoiler

I say 'Fall' because that's Spring for me. We call 'fall' Autumn, just thought I'd share.

 

[monome]

Guys, what do you want me to ask MTW before I close the interview?

Weapons!
Vehicles?

And I think Spartan Ops are offered as a discount to taste waters for paid-for story DLC. No way the "trilogy" is developped with on-going in mind. Retail/Big release is crucial to boost sales and fight off the competition.

I wouldn't mind if Spartan OPs morphed into a Human-Forerunner war on-going episodic series. If the "current" Halo Universe is so rich as to offer great stories with multiple characters where eveytthing meshes, I wouldn't mind annual retail releases when episodic would bring in a different flavor and focus on seperate events.
I'm not sure once the novelty has passed, that stories built around my "own" Spartan will have he same catch as those with the Chief or another major protagonist. Whereas Human-Forerunner war has the Reach problem of knowing from the start how it ends, that problem is, from my perspective, assuaged if it is brought to me like a very space-operatic episodic series. It would be akin to watching/playing a historical event, where you get fun from reliving the most important characters/events and focus on set pieces.

Is following two timelines concurrently asking too much from gamers?

 

[Der Flatulator]

Weapons!
Vehicles?

Faiirly sure he's finished!

And I think Spartan Ops are offered as a discount to taste waters for paid-for story DLC. No way the "trilogy" is developped with on-going in mind. Retail/Big release is crucial to boost sales and fight off the competition.

I wouldn't mind if Spartan OPs morphed into a Human-Forerunner war on-going episodic series.

Also true. I think it could be promising if Spartan Ops continued throughout the trilogy, building up one heck of a campaign. :dowant

 

[Spiders]

Only 4.5 hours of work remaining.

Hype increasing.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Fucking hyped by those screens! Only didn't really like the look of that multiplayer screenshot...

 

[Der Flatulator]

Just came across this at #1 on /r/halo. I don't imagine you guys are too into infection; but this is amazing... Decent hype material.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Just came across this at #1 on /r/halo. I don't imagine you guys are too into infection; but this is amazing... Decent hype material.

First I was like, its just infection, but my god, when he started beating them down.

Those other players were terrible, highlights the problems with randoms in MM.

 

[Ryaaan14]

Editing the interview. I'll probably have this posted in about 2 hours. This is absolute gold. Perfect E3 pre-show.

 

[monome]

Just came across this at #1 on /r/halo. I don't imagine you guys are too into infection; but this is amazing... Decent hype material.

DAT BOSS.

Editing the interview. I'll probably have this posted in about 2 hours. This is absolute gold. Perfect E3 pre-show.

Perfect.
Mama-mia, E3 is coming.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Editing the interview. I'll probably have this posted in about 2 hours. This is absolute gold. Perfect E3 pre-show.

Fuck, I am intrigued.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Just came across this at #1 on /r/halo. I don't imagine you guys are too into infection; but this is amazing... Decent hype material.

That was actually really impressing. Those zombies were such idiots :lol

 

[Psychoward]

So has it been confirmed H4 is opening the conference?

 

[Tashi]

In an interstellarrrrrrr buuuuurrrrrrrrssssssttttttt, I am back to save the Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuniverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrssssseeeee

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Those are promo shots so remember it very likely won't have that super crisp fidelity in game. Good stuff though.

I imagine the presentation tomorrow will be very Silent Cartographer-y. Lots of nice outdoor environments, a little hog driving, etc. A "return" to the Halo that most people in the audience/watching picture in their minds when they think of the franchise. Looking forward to it.

I still think they have to show something new/different to sell the press.

 

[monome]

I'm Bornstellaraaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I am back to save the Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuniverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrssssseeeee

Please be true.

I still think they have to show something new/different to sell the press.

Will probably sample the new "more" cinematic/character driven presentation.

And the new ennemies = new gameplay/weapons/settings/whatever opprotunities.

 

[Hypertrooper]

I still think they have to show something new/different to sell the press.

A mix of both. Old classic Halo gameplay + the new stuff. Josh Holmes told GameInformer that the first level only has the original Halo-feeling because to get back the players into the Haloverse. So I am thinking that the level afterwards will play differently.

So has it been confirmed H4 is opening the conference?

Yes. It has been confirmed. Do not miss the Opening, Mr PsychoWARD23.

 

[Der Flatulator]

So has it been confirmed H4 is opening the conference?

Spoiler

Yes

 

[The Henery]

Is that a shitting Real Madrid badge on the side of the gun??!!!

 

[Psychoward]

Ugh Jetpack and Thruster are different?

I REALLY hope jetpackers won't be able to negate your cover by flying high in the air again. Pisses me off so much in Reach.

Yep. I was hoping they finally found a solution to the jet pack while still keeping it somewhat intact. I guess not.

 

[Der Flatulator]

Is that a shitting Real Madrid badge on the side of the gun??!!!

Hmm......

Spoiler

probably a forerunner glyph?