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Halo 4 Interview with Frank O'Connor [SDCC]

The Halo Council writes: WatermelonWizards got a chance to talk with Frankie O'Connor (Halo 4 Franchise Development Director) at San Diego Comic-Con. Be warned the audio is a bit loud and to turn it down before starting.

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Halo art director leaves studio after 17 years with ominous message alluding to discontent

Glenn Israel writes: "As of today and after seventeen long years, I am officially no longer contributing to the Halo universe. There is little more I can say for the moment, though I intend to share this particular story in its entirety when it is absolutely safe to do so next year. In the meantime, I have a message for anyone and everyone who needs to hear it.

I know that the state of our industry seems dire, but never forget that you are *free to choose*. No illusion of security nor promise of wealth or fame or power is worth trading away your health, your dignity, your ethics or values - and no one can force you to. Stay strong, take evidence when necessary, and find where you belong."

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Bathyj224d ago

My god.
There's a story for next year.

VenomUK223d ago

I’m really disappointed to learn there are still people/morale problems. I thought the whole point of rebranding 343i to Halo Studios was to signal that real changes had been made - not to cynically rebrand to paper over the problems.

I really hope the Halo CE remake is great and gets people hyped for the future of the series.

DarXyde223d ago

It's inevitable with the modern landscape. Even if some issues have been assuaged, new ones crop up all the time.

I'm willing to bet AI and the lack of regulation is causing substantial upset.

shinXseijuro224d ago (Edited 224d ago )

He said something very marking . We tend to complain a lot about the industry but deep down I realize that we never have we been offered this crazy amount of games all available for you to play now . You can literally play any sorts of games in 2025 . Nobody is forcing you to buy the latest COD or the latest BF . You’re more of a 8 bit cozy gaming guy there’s a whole niche of modern games for that . You like micromanaging there’s games for that . I feel like we have been spoiled so much we just stopped being realistic and thinking for ourselves . We follow trends cry about stuff online when you are the buyer you have the power .

Notellin223d ago

I'm not buying any games until another Immersive sim is made.

PhillyDonJawn224d ago

....wth happened over there?
Does this confirm a new Halo by next year?
What did they want him to do that made him feel it was morally wrong or a insult to his integrity?

-Foxtrot224d ago

Well how about that, a name change doesn’t fix internal issues

Who would have thought

jznrpg223d ago

MS was throwing money around for a long time but now it’s time to pay the Piper.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Comes To SDCC

The Sonic Racing game is going to SDCC with a fun activation.

rilanglin305d ago

It’s exciting to see Sonic Racing Crossworlds getting showcased at SDCC. Bringing together different Sonic universes in a racing format could be a great way to celebrate the franchise's legacy. Looking forward to seeing more gameplay footage.

Garethvk305d ago

Hopefully it is worth the wait.

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Video Game Actors Unmasked Comes To SDCC

SAG-AFTRA has announced a panel for San Diego Comic-Con that focuses on the voice talents behind key games.