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Microsoft forced Bungie to accept 'Combat Evolved' name

CVG: Bungie has revealed that Microsoft marketeers forced it to put the infamous 'Combat Evolved' tagline on its original Halo - something the studio said it "hated".

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DelbertGrady5827d ago

"The compromise was they could add a subtitle. Everyone at Bungie hated it. But it turned out to be a very sticky label and has now entered the gaming lexicon to the point where articles that have nothing to do with Halo get titles like 'Skateboarding Evolved'. So I guess in hindsight it was a good compromise."

Then came Halo 2 and Halo 3. I'm more confused over the subtitle in Halo: Reach, although it's built on a novel that came out before the game was produced.

Double Toasted5827d ago

Are these guys complaining? Nah, they couldn't be...

MisterNiwa5827d ago

They get paid to not complain.

Sm0k3y_Bac0n5827d ago

Yep, Halo brought the FPS on quite a bit and was one of the best games of its time.

IdleLeeSiuLung5827d ago

This just goes to show that not every decision a GREAT game studio does makes sense. The "Combat Evolved" part is iconic to Halo.

The first time I heard Halo, I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't even know what the Halo part meant for the longest time. It's a one non-descriptive word...

Hideo_Kojima5826d ago (Edited 5826d ago )

One thing I hated about Halo 1...

You buy the game called
Halo: Combat Evolved...
and you can than download the a mod friendly version called
Halo: Custom Edition....

So when people said Halo:CE I was always confused as to which version they referred to.

Edit: This is what I mean

Read PS360_37 comment bellow he says
"Halo:CE completely revolutionized CONSOLE shooter"

Is that Halo: Combat Evolved
or is it Halo:Custom Edition

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Inside_out5827d ago

Halo: Combat Evolved was ingenius...They can call there RPG whatever name they want....Halo put them on the map....no pressure....COD: Modern warefare....it works and is as old as gaming itself...

Noble Spartan5827d ago

It really was combat evolved.

Revolutionized the industry.

Heisenberg5826d ago (Edited 5826d ago )

replied to the wrong comment.

Downtown boogey5827d ago

This comment by Conloles has more disagrees than agrees: What the hell?
Everyone who's played it would agree as would the critics, so what's the matter?

SOAD5827d ago

People disagree with him because he trolls other threads, not because of what he's saying with that particular post.

N4BmpS5827d ago

Basically that's what he does. He has no life is all. But regardless I think epic is an over used term some people don't even know what the proper definition is. Not saying Halo is isn't an Epic.

Shepherd 2145827d ago

People use the term "epic" if a movie, game or book is set on a grand scale, which is typically a huge characteristic of an Epic.

The Iliad and the Odyssey, Beowulf, the story of Troy, all of them are Epics because of the type of adventure or stories that they tell. Movies and games have become attached to that form of story-telling with updated settings and themes, but using the term "Epic" when describing "Spider-man 2, Halo, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, etc., isnt entirely inaccurate.

Heisenberg5826d ago

Not necessarily about this guy in particular, but if you troll hard enough, people stop giving a shît about what you have to say. Why should you be able to troll tons of threads, and be a general douche, then when you wanna make a positive post every now and then about something YOU like, we should all listen and judge the comment on its own merits... No, you can't have your cake and eat it too. The same guys who troll want to be treated fairly and listened to? Then stop trolling others. And there's a difference between having an opinion, and trolling.

cayal5826d ago

"Everyone who's played it would agree as would the critics, so what's the matter?"

I don't think Halo is epic and I've played it.

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Leio5827d ago

Halo Combat Evolved was the reason i bought my Xbox.. loved that game

DaTruth5826d ago (Edited 5826d ago )

They should have complained about the Halo part! It is just stupid to call the game Halo and have 10 haloless sequels and prequels!

Death5826d ago

This "Halo" weapon was used to wipe out all sentient life forms. The Covenant were trying to fire the weapon and the UNSC were trying to stop it. The Halo technology still exists after the first game even though combat isn't taking place exclusively on one of the rings. It's actually a pretty good story which is suplemented by quite a few books now.

-Death

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Cold 20005827d ago

"Halo: Combat Evolved" sounds a whole lot cooler than just "Halo"

TROLL EATER5827d ago

combat evolved sounded fitting it did evolve FPS

yewles15827d ago

Valve fans would like to have a word with you...

Ultraplayerxd5827d ago

I agree. .but I'd rather just say Halo.

telekineticmantis5827d ago

Taking from games like unreal tournament and half life doesnt evolve the genre it dilutes it

PS360_375827d ago (Edited 5827d ago )

because UT and HL were both amazing console shooters....

Halo:CE completely revolutionized CONSOLE shooter.

Does it have to be spelled out for you to understand.

Shepherd 2145826d ago (Edited 5826d ago )

goldeneye had poop controls

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ZombieNinjaPanda5827d ago

So, not sure if some of you don't realize it, but Combat Evolved was meant to signify the fact that they all use advanced weaponry and future stuff etc etc blah blah.

Godmars2905827d ago

I never think, "Combat Evolved" when I think of Halo. I think of the Ring World novels.

BeaArthur5827d ago

Well it is their IP, I guess they can do whatever they want.

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Bungie Ends Its Marathon Duo Queue Experiment, But Teases Its Return in Season 2

The Marathon Duo queue test ends as Bungie confirms its return in Season 2, with new experimental playlists already on the way.

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S2Killinit35d ago

Its neat especially since not everyone might have two friends playing it. Makes it more personal to go at in duos.

Inverno34d ago

It's 2026 and basic match making features in MP games are still being drip fed to an audience that still gets excited over said basic feature being implemented.

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Marathon hands-on preview | Notebookcheck

Darryl Linington from Notebookcheck.net writes: "Early hands-on time with Marathon, spanning roughly 10 hours, points to a distinctive extraction shooter with strong shell-based class design, layered faction progression, surreal presentation, and a dense UI that still needs smoothing out."

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Flenter68d ago

Fantastic extraction shooter,very addicting 💙

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MrDead68d ago

Almost 16,000 reviews on Steam currently has the game sitting on a very positive 90% Not sure if it has the player numbers but those who are playing seem to be enjoying themselves.

Putte68d ago

And as of now a 5.1 user score on metacritic. Really bad.

LiViNgLeGaCY68d ago

On Steam, you have to have bought the game, in order to play. On metacritic, ANYONE can review it. I'll leave it for you to decide which one matters more.

MrNinosan67d ago

Trolls on Metacritic, must be a new thing or you were born yesterday

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Putte68d ago

The game is really really bad. So generic boring and lifeless. UI is terrible. Bad and slow gameplay. Not sure who gives the go ahead for these games. Insane all that money companies just throw away for no reason. Nobody a asking for these games

LiViNgLeGaCY68d ago

You haven't played it. That much is apparent from your comment. Gameplay is FAR from slow and boring. I do agree the UI definitely needs to be re-worked. But then again, you're just repeating a complaint you're reading about, not actually experiencing.

MrNinosan67d ago

Can you show any proof you've actually played it, by sharing your PSN ID or Steam profile? Nah, guessed as much.

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Outside_ofthe_Box67d ago

Gunplay is the best thing about the game. To call it bad is wrong. Just because it isn't a twitch shooter doesn't mean it's slow, not everything has to play the same. Everything else is generic I agree.

Flenter67d ago

Yes I am. But tell me ,with goty games do you play? Have you even played Marathon? If not ...S T F U!!
So sick and tired of the hate BS 🤮🤮

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ITFGaming62d ago

Would be amazing if some comments could go on the source.

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Destiny 2 Red War lawsuit ends as Bungie reaches full settlement with sci-fi author

Bungie has fully settled the Destiny 2 Red War copyright lawsuit with writer Matthew Martineau, ending a year-long legal fight.

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Michiel1989180d ago

they wanted to wrap it up in preparation for the Marathon lawsuit