Halo 4 at E3 2012: Dissecting the Trailer

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So, if you were paying attention to E3 today, and more specifically Microsoft's show, you are at least mildly aware of the Halo 4 trailer and news that dropped today. This trailer has brought forth a lot of interesting tidbits and showcased some rather impressive Halo 4 gameplay. Hats off to 343 Industries for presentation, but can they deliver? Let's dissect this sucker, but where to start?



The Plot:
So it seems that the UNSC Infinity is probably going to take a more central role in the game then previously discussed. In the gameplay trailer, the Infinity crashes, descending past the Chief who of course plans to follow.

The UNSC Infinity crashing

Now, before that happens, a large Orb de-cloaks and zooms after the Infinity after emitting what looked like a scanning laser. That same effect is seen in the live action portion of the trailer. Clearly, this Orb has taken control of the Infinity and is causing it to crash. At the end of the trailer, a voice showing only a hexagon like symbol says "I have long dreamt of this day, Reclaimer." Bets are that the Orb is either Mendicant Bias or the Didact.

Mendicant Bias or the Didact?

As well, the game will also cover the eventual rampancy of Cortana. As she states she was "put into service eight years ago. AIs deteriorate after seven." There is also a short shot of her screaming in Rage at someone claiming that she will not allow them to leave the planet. Who she is shouting at, is still unknown.

Dissecting the E3 Halo 4 and Halo: CE Anniversary Edition Trailers and Other Tidbits

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As Microsoft and 343 Industries announced their secret Halo projects this Monday at E3, Halo 4 and Halo CE: Anniversary Edition, along with them came a trailer for each project.  Here, we will dissect the various images and ideas presented in hopes of figuring out any little tidbits or secrets that are hidden in the trailers.  How about we start off with the easier one.

Halo CE: Anniversary Edition:

The only real secrets that people are trying to find out about this game are what redone multiplayer maps will be shipped with the game for Halo Reach and what other secrets will be in the campaign.  Beaver Creek and Damnation remakes have already basically been announced.  The trailer shows a clip of a Hang 'Em High remake and the screenshot is right here.  There we have three out of the seven maps. 

Halo Reach: Defiant Map Pack Review

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Tomorrow, the Defiant Map Pack for Halo Reach will hit Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft Points.  One of the biggest qualms for gamers when buying brand new content is not knowing whether the content is worth the price.  Well, we have managed to acquire the map pack a few days before the release (legally, of course!) and have some good news for you, the Defiant Map Pack is worth the cost.



Featuring three brand new maps, Condemned, Highlands, and Unearthed, the Defiant Map Pack is the first real attempt by 343 Industries to create playable Halo content.  In conjunction with Certain Affinity, 343 has brought forth content that is not only beautifully created and steeped in Halo lore but also a complete blast to play.

Halo Reach "Defiant" Map Pack Announced!

If you haven't heard yet, 343 Industries and Microsoft have announced the Defiant Map Pack.

Yup, no Bungie.  And, a new Firefight map which was previously thought impossible.  Some Campaign DLC would definitely be welcome and some new armory items.

Eitherway, the map pack was done in conjunction with Certain Affinity.  This company did the First Strike Map Pack for Call of Duty and did a Halo 2 Map Pack back in the day.  Should be interesting if they get to do another one. 

The Map Pack will be out in March and cost 800 MSP.  It will also have more achievement totaling 150 gamer score.