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Sorry, Halo 5 is still not coming to Windows PCs

Analysis: It's time for Master Chief to return to Windows, but it sounds like Halo 5 won't be first out of the gate.

2pacalypsenow2066d ago

Didnt MS day that all their future 1st party games would be Windows 10 and Xbox?

DarkVoyager2066d ago

You have to have at least one Xbox exclusive to sell consoles. Lol

Concertoine2065d ago

Not really. The first two Halo’s were on PC, and they are the definition of system sellers.

chiefJohn1172065d ago (Edited 2065d ago )

concertoine is right. Halo CE on PC sold me an Xbox 360. I instantly went out to get halo 3. I pee'd off halo 2 was Vista only. A console gamer is a console gamer and will only settle for PC for a limited time (till he can afford the lastest console lol) I'd rather have a gaming laptop over a gaming PC. (Portability) if I'm gonna go the PC and console route like some many of you claim

CarlDechance2065d ago

"A console gamer is a console gamer and will only settle for PC for a limited time"

lol....speaking of yourself in the third person? I go back between PS4 and Windows 10 all the time. Depends on the games that are out and with PS4 and PC, I get access to a heck of more than just console alone. Settling? lol...good one.

starchild2065d ago

Well, from what I've seen, most PC gamers are like me and do the majority of their gaming on their PCs. Consoles, if they have one, are used to play the handful of exclusives that interest them. PC gamers by and large are not buying into console ecosystems in a significant way. So it seems to me that the opportunity to reach millions of PC gamers with every exclusive outweighs the advantage of selling consoles to a smaller number of PC gamers that won't use them for anything but a handful of exclusives anyway.

CarlDechance2065d ago

@starchild

Exactly. Only reason I have PS4 is for exclusives. Everything else is on PC.

darthv722065d ago

Their Play anywhere program didnt go into effect until the following year from when halo 5 released. It's pretty obvious that they arent interested in going back and bringing previous games forward into that program.

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CarlDechance2065d ago (Edited 2065d ago )

Yes, they did.

“Every new title published from Microsoft Studios will support Xbox Play Anywhere and will be easily accessible in the Windows Store.”

https://www.vg247.com/2016/...

crazyCoconuts2065d ago

There's no real evidence they're backing down from that commitment going forward. Only time will tell, but so far they've been true to their word on this.

CarlDechance2065d ago (Edited 2065d ago )

@crazyCoconuts

Actually, there is.

https://www.trueachievement...

But you right they have kept their original word on this up to this point so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

darthv722065d ago

Halo 5 came out in Oct of 2015, they didnt make that statement until July of 2016. And so far they have been making good on that going forward from that date. Considering Halo 5 is older then it's safe to say it was not part of the deal.

annoyedgamer2065d ago

Halo 6 is, I read that somewhere.

notachance2065d ago

I don't think many PC-only gamers would be interested in jumping straight to the 6th title though

MS needs to release Halo:MCC and Halo:5 on PC first.

Ricegum2065d ago

I'm looking forward to picking up Halo 6 on PC. Now I have absolutely no need to get an Xbox One.

lollord2065d ago

That was after halo 5 though, around forza horion 3 and gears 4. A year or so before the play anywhere thing.

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deadfrag2066d ago (Edited 2066d ago )

Microsoft really needs games exclusive to Xbox console if they actually want people to buy Xbox systems they have made the Wrong choise of going Play anywhere between W10 and Xbox and that is the truth sadly.Xbox appeal will be very limited next generation just like this generation because of the lack of true Xbox console exclusives the Xbox ecosystem will shrink and die further sadly.

Gunstar752065d ago

They make their money from services and software. The PC gaming market is massive, why wouldn't they tap into it.

I'll always be a console gamer.

nowitzki20042065d ago

"I'll always be a console gamer"

I used to say that as well.

Gunstar752065d ago

I'm 43. Not gonna change my ways now.

yomfweeee2065d ago

Because when a game sells on a console, the manufacturer gets a slice of every single thing. That is why it is important to offer a console where you can get games from no where else.

Microsoft may get money selling their own titles on PC, but if they lose console sales in the process... it will hurt them more. They do not get a slice of any PC game sales unless it is through their terrible little store (or their own games).

CarlDechance2065d ago

"I'm 43. Not gonna change my ways now."

I'm 47. Come on, man. Change ain't that hard yet, is it? ;-)

"They do not get a slice of any PC game sales unless it is through their terrible little store (or their own games). "

Their store is not terrible and their own games are what we are talking about.

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GameBoyColor2065d ago

Looks like they finally figured out that exclusives matter lol

KwietStorm_BLM2065d ago

It's not like it's moving thousands of Xboxes. Why don't they just help themselves out.

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Master Chief Became More Than A Machine In 343's Halo

In Halo 4, 5, and Infinite, Master Chief became a more nuanced, human character.

In spite of the Halo series’ struggles, 343 deserves praise for adding nuance and characterisation to the ever-beating heart of Halo - The Master Chief. Playing through Infinite, it's abundantly clear that the events of the current and previous trilogies have irrevocably changed the iconic hero. He’s no longer the ‘blank slate’ that was previously presented by Bungie. He’s a fatigued, damaged and fallible protagonist, and one who is meandering through currents of grief, while reveling in his newfound agency. Giving the Chief a compelling and meaningful voice was no small feat, and 343 should be proud of that victory.

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kingnick421d ago

This article completely misses part of the appeal of the original iteration of character in the original game trilogy. It was the Chief and Cortana vs an entire alien collective. The blank slate Bungie displayed in their games was genius, he was an mysterious hero a wide audience could identify with because he wasn't as clearly defined as most characters.

The books added a lot of lore and backstory but most Halo players just want a fun game with exposition that doesn't get in the way of gameplay, it's why the Cortana level in Halo 3 was derided.

Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty.

BandarHub420d ago

A lot of people give the 343 version of Master Chief a lot of slack.
But Fundamentally he is still the same character, he just has a couple more dialogues. He has not changed in terms of attitude.
"Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty."
And that's what he has done at the end of the day, he did his duty. Watch his partner die, and was ready to destroy the weapon in Halo infinite....he is still the same soilder that everyone remembers

Halo Infintes one was a nice balance between both.

slate91420d ago

Chief and the halo franchise became a joke under 343

Sciurus_vulgaris420d ago

The 343i Master Chief has is based on the books. However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion.

Obscure_Observer420d ago

"However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion."

Which is awesome! I love how Master Chief become more John and less soldier.

Sciurus_vulgaris420d ago

I didn’t even notice my typos,lol

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GameStop Kicks Off Four Pre-Owned Games For $20 Sale

Daily Video Game writes: "GameStop is running a new pre-owned game sale on over 1000 pre-owned games that offers four pre-owned ($9.99 or less) games for $20 across multiple gaming platforms right now, including PS3 and Xbox 360!"

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roadkillers661d ago

I mean, the deal is alright… Unfortunately for me the Serious S doesn’t have a disk drive and unfortunately for Gamestop a lot of those games are on or have been on Gamepass/PSNow.

Sgt_Slaughter661d ago

Given the nature of backwards compatibility on new systems, this is a great sale in case you missed out on some gems from last gen.

Mandingo2020661d ago

Most of the games on Xbox are on game pass. The Switch games in this sale are trash c'mon farming simulator that's laughable. The PS4 games should be cheaper. I can't wait for the GameStop going out of business liquidation sale.

neutralgamer1992661d ago

Seriously man I don't get the hate on GS and I guess you want even less options and give more control to the publishers

And you want thousands of people to lose their jobs because you don't like a company. One thing I have noticed is how most who hate on GS haven't shopped at the actual stores in years. Many who hate on GS have also done so listening to others negative stories or experiences. People on YT want clicks and hating on GS is the cool thing

SurgicalMenace661d ago

It's not people's hate that would lose people's jobs, it's the shady business practices of the company. So what you're saying is that because people work there individuals should just support what they don't want to? Sound advice; Hitler too had supporters, employees, and advocates but people go around hating him too. They only hate because of other people's bad stories or experiences; they only spoke bad about him because they wanted attention. It's been decades; lets give his way another go. With your logic anything could be made to sound good.🤷🏾‍♂️

neutralgamer1992660d ago

SurgicalMenace

Seriously you used Hitler as an example to say company has shady practices

You don't have to shop at GS there are many other retailers. I shop there and vast majority of my experiences have been positive and most of the employees are super nice

SurgicalMenace660d ago

Just having some fun, bro.🤣🤣

Mandingo2020660d ago

There are other places to work besides GS. Plus, their benefits are trash so why not work somewhere else?

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REDGUM661d ago

And none of those game you speak of you actually own as they are digital not physical & would cost more than $20 as the subscription costs more than that.

Mandingo2020660d ago (Edited 660d ago )

You know you can get game pass ultimate codes for the low on cdkeys or g2a right? You don't need to have a subscription 😂. GS is trash and I'd rather support the mom and pop game store here instead.

BlackTar187661d ago

Why are you people so full of hate? GameStop gives people jobs and provides a physical appearance to see things in the flesh and not just some soulless online experience.

Mandingo2020660d ago

You can get physical at mom and pop game stores plus you can get it online. GS is trash

neutralgamer1992660d ago

Because Mom and Pop shops cost two to three times more for the same product Angie the answer

BlackTar187660d ago (Edited 660d ago )

Mom and pop stores cost more and have even harder time competing against the internet. Also lie to me and tell you have a couple mom and pop stores near you selling games then lie and tell me you shop there.

IanTH661d ago

These sales, while potentially great, really struggle to be valuable given you can't easily parse what games are in stock. You can't just say "only show what is online & what are in my nearby stores". Probably 60-75% of these games in these massive lists are out of stock for shipping, and out of stock locally. It makes it a chore to find anything you'd want, much less 4 of them, much less enough if you wanted to get to a free shipping tier. It's a bummer.

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10 Best Halo Games

NoobFeed Editor Joshua Burt writes - There are many games in the famous Halo Franchise that are stellar titles and need to be revered. And some that do not. These games stand out from the crowd and deluge of colossal Halo titles. Games that made Halo great. We do need to iron out what qualifies the game for this list. They have to be in the Halo franchise… Obviously.

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-Foxtrot731d ago

Halo CE over Halo Infinite anyday

Not to mention the impact it had at the time

Flawlessmic731d ago

Halo 3 at the top is correct the only thing id change is swap infinite and halo ce around.

AuraAbjure731d ago

Halo 4 best campaign and multiplayer. Halo 3 best story.

ChubbyBlade730d ago

Are you trying to give people cancer?

AuraAbjure730d ago (Edited 730d ago )

Halo 4 has the hottest Cortana too which explains why the MC is the hardest in that campaign and why H4's multiplayer is the illest. Chief ain't afraid to take on teleporting enemies that can one hit melee kill.

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