The biggest video game trade show in the country, E3, bombards Los Angeles with gaming love starting on June 5th, 2012. With the biggest names in gaming gathering in one spot, it takes a lot of effort to keep track of it all. Every day, we'll cover a different game we expect (or know) will flex its digital muscles in LA.
To celebrate Craig and Smokey’s favorite day of the week, we’re talking about what will arguably be the biggest game of the year: Halo 4. We haven’t heard from Master Chief since 2007, leaving us plenty of time to ponder the possibilities for the the future of everyone’s favorite Spartan. Why did Cortana wake him up? What gives with that giant iris that’s tractor-beaming his ship into its maw? And why was he missing his codpiece in the debut trailer, only to have it appear later? All questions needing answers!
- Developer: 343 Industries
- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Release Date: November 6, 2012
- Genre: Cyber-warrior battle fest
Under the guiding hands of 343 Industries, Halo 4 is the first game in the series-proper made by Bungie. With shades of reboot and origin story shaping the narative, it promises a deep dive into John-117’s world -- territory Bungie historically left to the supporting fiction, comics and novelizations until now.
The first entry in the brand new Reclaimer Trilogy, a trifecta of titles 343 says will take 10 years to complete, Halo 4 will feature a direct connection between the single-player story and multiplayer modes for the first time via an in-game mechanic -- or giant spaceship, specifically -- called Infinity. Aboard this UNSC ship of ships, the galaxies finest warriors will continue the endless red versus blue, using wit, charm, firearms, sticky grenades, and an all-new persistent progression system that’s similar to the perks in Call of Duty.
We should learn the first Halo 4 story details at E3, along with a full introduction to the new antagonist race (other than the leaks from Todd McFarlane’s Halo toys, of course). We know we’ll see the return of the Covenant, but we’ll likely find out what role they’ll play, and if any other enemies like the Flood or the Brutes will return. E3 should also provide our first hands-on time with multiplayer, and likely will include the introduction of new maps, a detailing of the new aforementioned persistent upgrades, and more details on Spartan Ops -- a new cooperative mode that 343 will update every week with new content and objectives.
IGN will begin its domination of E3 on Monday, June 4th. Until then, tune in for our continued coverage as we travel down the road to E3.
Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/18/road-to-e3-halo-4
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