A Fan Favorite, The Halo 2 Screenshot

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

With the invention of the game Halo, an entire group of gamers began an odyssey. This very popular set of games has a premise based on aliens versus humans. In the first game, a group of aliens have collected and they want to destroy all humans. They form a group called the Covenant. This terrifying alien horde is set to come and find; and then kill all of the humans. The heroes in the story are a group of humans lead by a Spartan. This Spartan is a human with super skills that enable him to fight the aliens. Deciding to lead the aliens away from Earth, this group discovers a planet they call Halo. This is the stage for the battle between the aliens and the humans.

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The Wait for the Release Date of Halo 3

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Fans of the Halo series have been eagerly awaiting the release date of Halo 3 which now seems to be confirmed for September 25th 2007 in American and the 26th of September in Europe. Halo 3 is anticipated to be one of the biggest games ever so Microsoft are expected to keep the hype rolling all year long to culminate into a huge finale.

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Halo Trial Is Not About A Heavenly Courtroom

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Chances are, when you read the name Halo (with a capital H), you thought of the video game series. The original, simply called Halo, is one of the blessed few video game names recognized by non geeks. For those not sure of plunking their money down for any of the Halo video games, there is now the option of downloading a Halo Trial.

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Violence In Video Games: Understanding The Rating System

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

As video games have become a part of most family’s lives, parents have realized the need to discover what kind of games their children are playing. Video game violence is a very real concern for many parents. Learning how the rating system gauges violence in video games and rates games can help parents determine what is appropriate for their children.

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How The Halo 2 Super Jumps Impact The Game

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Many people have heard of the well known game, Halo. This game was introduced in 2001 as an Xbox video game. The game was a success, and has had several follow games created. The Halo series of games has also lead to the marketing of products related to the characters and storyline within the game. This is one of the most successful series of games created for a video gaming system.

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Master Chief From Halo: His Abilities And Gear

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Many major video game companies have at least one franchise game where their main character becomes a well-known fixture among video game fans. Nintendo has Mario, and Sega has Sonic the Hedgehog, characters that fit more with a family-friendly, cartoon image. In contrast, Microsoft’s most well-known character from their Xbox systems is Master Chief from Halo, a gun-toting super soldier. Thanks to the popularity of the Halo series, Master Chief has become a household name, so let’s take a look at what makes this popular video game character tick, from his body to his equipment.

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The Amazing Halo 2 Weapons

Friday, August 8th, 2008

One of the reasons that the Halo set of games is so popular is the selection of weapons that are featured in the games. Gamers also enjoy the fact that this set of video games has an interesting storyline, and visual effects that gamers enjoy.

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Weighing Advantages Of The Vehicles In Halo 2

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Within various genres of video games, it can sometimes be difficult to make one game stand out above others. This is particularly true in the shooter genre, where the basic concept of how the game is played doesn’t change much. This is one reason why the use of vehicles in Halo 2 as an aspect of combat helps this game to shine more than other games in its genre.

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The Effects Of Violent Video Games On Children

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Video games are the newest form of entertainment that is being assessed for the damage it can cause children. The effects of violent video games on children, has not been looked at in depth as other mediums of entertainment. This is because the video game industry is a newer market, and research hasn’t had enough time to truly evaluate the effects of violent video games.

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Success of the First Halo 3 Commercial

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Halo 3 itself is already successful so it is no surprise how successful the commercial has turned out to be. Watched by breathless fans for that too quick minute when it aired, it has since been transported to countless websites and watched over and over and over again. It was a mix of CG and live action that leaves fans wondering if the movie is not just a dream.

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