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Is Master Chief still relevant?

The Analog Circle Podcast Will Be discussing The NPD numbers for October,gaming news,a review of Rise Of The Tomb Raider,and impressions on the new Xbox Ones UI,and asking the question is Master Chief Still relevant.

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masterfox3824d ago

who knows, 343 literally killed the franchise with this release, 343 blew it hard! the story was so bad is not even funny!, hell I think even MS wasn't even aware of the things that 343 was preparing for Cortana, I mean Cortana is now a main feature in Windows 10 lol

Sureshot3824d ago

You clearly.know nothing about the lore of Halo outside of the games (if that). So much story progression in 5 its incredible. The Cortana plot foundation was laid years ago. could the campaign have been better executed? No doubt. But it certainly wasnt "so bad it not even funny". Go troll somewhere else guy.

masterfox3824d ago (Edited 3824d ago )

@sureshot

Not only me is saying the story is garbage almost everyone is saying that, go and search it if don't believe me, you are in denial simple as that.

Also if you consider a real Halo fan wouldn't defend this cr@#$%p!

UserNameIsNotTaken3824d ago

Isn't that like destiny? Go to the website to get the story.

ninsigma3824d ago

Why should anyone have to go outside the game to get the story?? Same as destiny. I love that game but why do I need to go to the website to know what's going on.

Besides, halo 5s story wasn't exactly difficult to follow so the lore has nothing to do with it. The campaign just wasn't a good one. I've yet to see 343 make a good halo sp because 4 was just as bad. The new games are just so far away in terms of their quality when you compare them to the original trilogy. 1 to 3 absolutely rocked.

Vhampir3824d ago

Halo's full story has never been in the games. Same with Mass Effect, KOTOR, Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, Dragon Age, Gears of War, Warhammer, and even Final Fantasy 7.

Halo 5's campaign is bad because mission 1-13 are just fluff. Locke is a shallow main character no one really wants to play. Also all the promotional material was misleading. Halo 4 and 5 are almost a mirror of each other. 4 having a great story, 5 having great multiplayer.

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Gazondaily3824d ago

"who knows, 343 literally killed the franchise with this release, 343 blew it hard!"

You sound like you're trying to convince yourself more than others. They have killed the franchise have they:?

" the story was so bad is not even funny!"

I'm sorry but with that avatar I can'#t take you seriously. Halo 5's story whilst not up to the standards of previous games still is better than a vast majority of FPS'. It fell short of its own high standards but in no way is your incredibly hyperbolic statement anything other than trolling.

otherZinc3824d ago

The Halo 5 story was fantastic and spot on. I've yet to read 1 Halo novel, not 1. If you aren't in Campaign Co-op or talking on the phone, you'll be able to listen to the dialogue and completely understand everything going on.

I hope 343 Industries has an understanding of the hate being throw at M$ and continue this storyline exactly like they're doing.

GordonKnight3824d ago

They know that most of the hate is coming from gamers that don't have an X1 and never plan on purchasing one. All my multiplats are on my PS4, but my X1 has the best FPS. (imo)

masterfox3824d ago

@gordonknight

Yes I don't have a x1 but that doesn't mean I can't go and watch the whole story via youtube videos, and also I had the original xbox played Halo 1 and 2 and then the 360 for almost the solely reason to play Halo 3.

GordonKnight3824d ago

Master Chief is relevant to me. As I purchased my second X1 Halo 5 bundle along with the Master chief controller. There hasn't been a PS4 bundle that made me want double drip on that console.

Gameplay is more important than the story for FPS games.

masterfox3824d ago

"Gameplay is more important than the story for FPS games."
and yet you say: " Master Chief is relevant to me " it obviously doesn't look that way.

GordonKnight3824d ago

@Masterfox

You are the one who has a problem with the story, not me. Yes, the story could have been deeper, but Master Chief has built himself up over this epic series. Halo has a universe that's deeper than just the game. With the books & movies. It's almost like Star Wars.

Gameplay is more important than the story for FPS games.

What I meant is it the story is the last thing that is important any Future Halo games. Gameplay and computer AI are the most important things for the campaign. This game is so smooth when playing online. This is why I believe Halo 5 is the best first person shooter on the market today. (Imo)

Master chief is the iconic character for Halo and as long as Halo sets the standard for FPS games he will be relevant.

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Foehammer3824d ago

$400,000,000 in 1 week

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A 33% increase in projected share price for MS stock

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Highly relevant

kraenk123824d ago

Half the sales of previous installations during the first days...less relevant for sure, but far from irrelevant.

Concertoine3824d ago (Edited 3824d ago )

Im sure most devs would kill for even a fraction of Halo 5's FW sales. But it is becoming a creatively bankrupt universe.

killer_goat3824d ago

How many times do you have to be told? Them sales were hardware, accessories and other things. Not just the game. I'm sure the likes of black ops free and fallout 4 bundles beat that number.

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pyroxxx3824d ago

It is relevant,..It is the biggest IP (outside Mincraft) MS really has,.. but definitely in decline,.. It shipped about as much hardware as Titanfall ,.. Most people thought Titanfall would give the XB1 a Halo-like boost to sales, with hindsight they were right. (which is not much)

IRetrouk3824d ago

halo is still loved by millions, i dont see why it would be considered anything less, not really my cup of tea but would pick halo over cod any day of the week.

IRetrouk3824d ago

what exactly is it peps are disagreeing with? that halo is still relevant or that i like it better than cod?

bunt-custardly3824d ago

Did anyone actually listen to the podcast...

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio6d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing6d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster926d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit6d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing6d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster926d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

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FPSRUSSIA7d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY7d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay7d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos7d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv727d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY7d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator7d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Nacho_Z7d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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