Halo: The Master Chief Collection (XB1)

[JBHuskers]

Engadget: Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming to Xbox One this year, collects Halos 1-4 (http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/halo-the-master-chief-collection/).

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Master Chief is getting a facelift with an HD collection of his exploits. We've learned that Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4 are being collected in a Master Chief-focused HD remaster coming from Microsoft. Our sources say that the set will zero in on Halo's most famous soldier to refresh audience's memories ahead of Halo 5's release, so curiosities like Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach likely won't be a part of the package. The game's developer is unknown at this point, but considering that Saber Interactive handled Combat Evolved Anniversary and is also working on an unannounced Xbox One project, the team is a likely suspect. Also unclear are plans for digital distribution, resolution and frame-rate (Microsoft bragged that will run at the next Halo will run at a "blistering" 60fps), piecemeal releases, or if the games will surface on other platforms as well (PC, anyone?).

Microsoft has gone on record saying that it would love to have Halo release more than once every three years. It's used different developers to fill that task since, but we're still pushing two years since Halo 4 launched. To commemorate the first game's 10th birthday, Microsoft released Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for the Xbox 360, which served as a stop-gap for the 343 Industries-developed Halo 4; there's precedent for this sort of thing. This remake makes a lot of sense for Redmond for a couple of different reasons: it satisfies the more-frequent release desire and it helps fans get caught up on the story. It also gives them the chance to re-experience some of the best console shooters with better looks and sound -- everyone wins!

We reached out for official word from Microsoft and are waiting to hear back, but we're not expecting much beyond the usual, "We don't comment on rumors or speculation."

[souljahbill]

I've never played a Halo game so I'd hit that if I had a One.

[I OU a Beatn]

Whenever all that leaked about 3 months ago, I guarantee you some high level people were smashing the shit out of their keyboards. :D

Still, nice to see this is a legitimate thing.

[SmoothPancakes]

I owned/currently own all those games and I would still pay the money to get this on Xbox One. In the words of Fry, shut up and take my money!!!

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[JBHuskers]

I owned/currently own all those games and I would still pay the money to get this on Xbox One. In the words of Fry, shut up and take my money!!!

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:+1:

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[I OU a Beatn]

Yep, I'm all over that. The rumor 3 months ago suggest additional things:

1. Halo 2 Anniversary Remake is the major thing and includes multiplayer. It comes in it's own package along with the Halo 5 beta.
2. I believe it was called the "War Chest" contains all the above + Halo 3 and Halo 4 ported to Xbox One. I don't think the original rumor mentioned anything about the first Halo game, but it does make sense.

Personally, I'll be getting the package that contains them all. I'd love to be able to co-op through them all again with a buddy that never had a 360 but I was able to convince to get an Xbox One (thanks Titanfall!).

Also, since Gears is like 100 days into development and probably isn't coming out until 2016, how about throwing us a bone on those? Gears 1, 2, and 3 remastered campaigns along with Gears 3's Horde and Competitive modes. Don't worry about Judgement. ;)

I'd buy the shit out of that.

[GatorfanStovy]

Halo smeh :fp:

[SmoothPancakes]

Halo smeh :fp:

You say that, but keep getting boners from the same tired shot they release every year called Call of Duty. Yeah... :fp:

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[GatorfanStovy]

You say that, but keep getting boners from the same tired shot they release every year called Call of Duty. Yeah... :fp:

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Um haloe's the same crap game too. Just add story mode a little different. I've halo and it has shit controls for aim n shooting IMO. COD is easier... I probably won't buy COD AW because I was hoping for a BO3 but i gotta wait longer I guess.. So many other games coming late August/fall.

[bdoughty]

Um haloe's the same crap game too. Just add story mode a little different. I've halo and it has shit controls for aim n shooting IMO.

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[JBHuskers]

Note to self, don't read Gator's posts without any coffee in the morning.

[I OU a Beatn]

So this was confirmed today. Releases November 11 in a $60 package that includes(all on one disc):

-Halo 1 Anniversary with original multiplayer.
-Halo 2 Anniversary with original multiplayer + 6 brand new maps
-Halo 3 with original multiplayer
-Halo 4 with original multiplayer
-Halo Nightfall series
-Halo 5 beta starting in December

All running at 1080p, 60FPS, and on dedicated servers. I don't know about Halo 1 yet, but Halo 2-4 will all have 2 player online campaign co-op and forge mode.

Truly one of the most amazing video packages that's ever been done. 4 campaigns with online co-op, 4 original multiplayer engines, and over 100 maps. :drool:

[bdoughty]

So this was confirmed today. Releases November 11 in a $60 package that includes(all on one disc):

-Halo 1 Anniversary with original multiplayer.
-Halo 2 Anniversary with original multiplayer + 6 brand new maps
-Halo 3 with original multiplayer
-Halo 4 with original multiplayer
-Halo Nightfall series
-Halo 5 beta starting in December

All running at 1080p, 60FPS, and on dedicated servers. I don't know about Halo 1 yet, but Halo 2-4 will all have 2 player online campaign co-op and forge mode.

Truly one of the most amazing video packages that's ever been done. 4 campaigns with online co-op, 4 original multiplayer engines, and over 100 maps. :drool:

I may not be a big Halo fan but for $60, count my ass in.


Some screens from the Halo 2 Anniversary.

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[SmoothPancakes]

Fuck me that looks amazing.

[souljahbill]

If I had an X1, I'd hit it

[I OU a Beatn]

Fuck me that looks amazing.

93 competitive maps + 50 Spartan Ops missions + 45 campaign missions + all 4 original multiplayer games + all 4 original campaigns + 6 brand new Halo 2 maps...and for $60?

Mind blowing value. I don't even give a shit if Halo 5 comes out next year at this point. I convinced a buddy to get an Xbox One(never had a 360) so we're going to be playing the Halo games for a long, long time. I'm so glad Microsoft did it this way. Better than I could have hoped.

[SmoothPancakes]

93 competitive maps + 50 Spartan Ops missions + 45 campaign missions + all 4 original multiplayer games + all 4 original campaigns + 6 brand new Halo 2 maps...and for $60?

Mind blowing value. I don't even give a shit if Halo 5 comes out next year at this point. I convinced a buddy to get an Xbox One(never had a 360) so we're going to be playing the Halo games for a long, long time. I'm so glad Microsoft did it this way. Better than I could have hoped.

You wouldn't even get 1/5th of that for $120 with today's games, by the time you buy the game and all the DLC.

[bdoughty]

Gameplay footage and more info - 22 minutes worth.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTDVFdQVNw4

[CLW]

For anyone into the Halo series or anyone too young to play the first few in the series this probably was the biggest announcement from MS today.

[GatorfanStovy]

Dang for 60 bucks? plus all them maps in online ,hot damn!

[JBHuskers]

Pre-ordered mine. This was too good to not.

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[SmoothPancakes]

Sweet Mother of Achievements!


Halo: The Master Chief Collection has 402 achievements

Monday, 13th October 2014
By Brenna Hillier

Halo: The Master Chief Collection offers 4,000 achievement points spread over 402 goals.

Because Halo: The Master Chief Collection includes four games, it offers four full sets of achievements as well as a bonus fifth collection for the package as a whole.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary offers 92 achievements, some of which you will have seen in the Xbox 360 release. The complete set will grant you 855 points.

There are 111 achievements in Halo 2: Anniversary worth a total of 1,005 points, and while some of them are found in Halo 2 Vista, most of them are brand new.

Halo 3′s 76 achievements are worth 695 points and include a mix of old and new goals.

Halo 4 has 51 achievements, the smallest number offered by an individual title, and offers 570 points. You’ll recognize a lot of them from Halo 4 on Xbox 360.

Finally, there are 72 achievements for the bundle as a whole, worth 875 points. Some of them are pretty easy, like killing 100 enemies in total across all the games, but some, like completing all four campaigns on legendary difficulty, may be a stretch for beginners.

Visit IGN if you’d like to see the full list in detail.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to Xbox One in November. As well as the games listed above, it includes live action series Halo: Nightfall and guaranteed beta access to Halo 5: Guardians.

http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/13/halo-the-master-chief-collection-has-402-achievements/

http://m.ign.com/wikis/halo-master-chief-collection/Achievements

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[JBHuskers]

Giggity

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[GatorfanStovy]

Holly mother of achievements. It would take ages to complete that list. Damn.

[JBHuskers]

http://majornelson.com/2014/10/17/halo-master-chief-collection-now-available-digital-preorder-xbox-one/

You can pre-order the digital copy now. That is how I'm getting it.

[CLW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVvveDVdmSI

[SmoothPancakes]

If you have played the Master Chief Collection between release date and 11:59 PST tonight, you've got free stuff coming your way, including exclusive in-game nameplate and avatar, a free month of Xbox Live and the Halo 3: ODST campaign remastered.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-the-master-chief-collection-thank-you-faq

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[JBHuskers]

:D I started it up once it installed and that was it. That should count.

[SmoothPancakes]

:D

I had bought it with that buy 2, get 1 free deal Best Buy had going, but had been playing my way through the storyline of new current-gen GTA V, so it sat there in its wrapper for a week. Got it install Friday night, played a campaign mission, got an achievement, and dabbled in multiplayer for a few seconds (as I had to leave for work and was about to be late), so I should be good to go.

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[JBHuskers]

I just haven't had time to play it with all the early Christmas presents I've been getting :D