The Halo series has made plenty of refinements to multiplayer over the years, but one of the biggest changes is the addition of Warzone in Halo 5: Guardians. This massive 12-on-12 mode is bursting with new challenges and fascinating new features. All this might be a bit daunting for newcomers – or even series veterans. So here are seven key concepts to keep in mind before you enter the battlefield. Communicate We can’t stress this enough. If you want to play Warzone for serious, plug in your headset and get vocal. All kinds of information can prove crucial, even to...
When you think of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team, you probably don’t think of Halo’s Master Chief and Cortana. Thanks to L.A.-based apparel company Undefeated, however, there’s now a connection between some of the biggest stars in sports and the most iconic names in gaming. This week, fans can purchase Halo-themed Undefeated apparel at one of Southern California’s most popular fashion destinations. Undefeated, which began in 2002 as a premier footwear shop, has since expanded to include its own apparel and workout gear. They’ve also opened up a pop-up store across the street from their main Los Angeles shop...
Update: Edited on 11/3/15 at 11 a.m. to include a link to yesterday’s blog post. The New Xbox One Experience is just around the corner, and those who have not experienced it in Preview will be able to experience it officially starting November 12. Faster navigation and a more social experience are at the heart of what is our biggest Xbox One update yet. Today, we’re giving you a peek at the New Xbox One Experience’s redesigned Game Hubs, with a video walkthrough by Major Nelson and Partner Group Program Manager for Xbox One, Richard Irving. They’ll also highlight improvements to...
The latest Iwata Asks is all about the ink-shooting mess-fest, Splatoon. Discover fun behind-the-scenes facts about the game, including how the starring characters evolved from tofu (really!) in this interview with the game's developers.
The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today the upcoming release of the Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Drag and match colorful elemental Orbs to attack baddies and save the day in two new puzzle adventures: Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition for Nintendo 3DS.
Action-adventure fans, rejoice: Rise of the Tomb Raider is just two weeks away, making its long-awaited debut on Xbox One and Xbox 360. Lara Croft’s latest adventure finds her journeying to the ends of the Earth in search of the secret of immortality – and she’s getting some extra-special music to accompany her journey. Xbox and developer Crystal Dynamics collaborated with Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman and Academy Award-nominated musician Karen O on an original song for the game, titled “I Shall Rise.” “They wanted an emotional song that captures the intensity of the moment Lara Croft transforms into the Tomb...
Halo 5: Guardians is here, and we’ve been spending plenty of quality time with, following the journeys of the Master Chief and Spartan Locke. And you know we’re playing a ton of multiplayer. If you haven’t checked out Halo 5 yet, listen up: There’s a ton of awesomeness to explore in this game, in every single game mode. The Master Chief… Plus Friends Until now, there have been two types of Halo games: the ones that star Master Chief, and the ones that put the spotlight on other characters. It’s a really cool twist to see the series take a...
