Exploring The Full History Of Halo Infinite | Video Gameography

The second season of Game Informer’s Video Gameography podcast tackles Metroid, and then moves onto Halo, one of the most popular shooter franchises. Season 2 has come to an end. We will be looking at Halo Infinite. It was the latest entry in the series that served both as a dramatic reinvention and a return-to-form. 

Halo Infinite launched December 8, 2021 (though its multiplayer launched in open beta a month prior). 343 Industries began the longest ever development cycle for Halo Infinite, after the negative reception of Halo 5: Guardians. 343 Industries clashed over its numerous ideas for the title’s direction, and an infamous first showing in 2020 led to Infinite being delayed a full year as it was originally slated as an Xbox Series X/S launch title. It was worth the extra effort. Halo Infinite received a positive response, even snagging. Game InformerIt is the most coveted Game of the Year award. What made 343 so successful? How important is Halo Wars 2 to the story? What role does Halo Wars 2 play in the story? As we answer these burning questions, and much more, tune in. 

Ben Reeves, host (@BenjaminReevesMarcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7With? Game Informer‘s Magazine Content Director/resident Halo expert Matt Miller (@MatthewRMiller() to learn more about Halo Infinite and its immediate impact on this franchise. Keep watching for our Season 3 announcement about the game series that we will be covering!

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