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Video: Halo 3 ODST TrailerOriginal at Dailymotion
• Fri, Jun 12
Copyright Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios www.dailymotion.com
Video: Halo: Reach E3 2009 Trailer (HQ)Original at Metacafe
• Mon, Jun 1
Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the Halo ... www.metacafe.com
Video: PAX: Halo Wars Story PreviewOriginal at truveo.com
• Fri, Mar 20
Adam Sessler is at PAX, talking with lead writer Graeme Devin about Microsoft Game Studios' upcoming RTS, Halo Wars for the 360. www.truveo.com
Video: TGS 2008: Halo 3: Recon Dropping TrailerOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Feb 23
By rss@youtube.com (8TwilightAngel8) Check out this video featuring Bungie's new title Halo 3: Recon. The original video and game info is available on gamespot.com. Here is the link: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/halo3untitledodstgame/video/6198886/tgs-2008-halo-3-recon-dropping-trailer?tag=videos...
Video: Halo 3 Official TrailerOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Feb 23
By rss@youtube.com (8TwilightAngel8) Halo is one of the most popular games on the Xbox 360. Here is an official trailer for this stunning game. Original video on gamespot.com. All copyright belongs to Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Software. No copyright infringement intended.
Video: Halo 3 ODST HD Official Game TrailerOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Feb 20
By rss@youtube.com (G4m3x7r41l3r5) Would you like to find out how to get this game for free from Amazon.com? Go to http://www.points2shop.com/splash/gamers/ref/NachoCheese123/ You can start earning your free prizes which include games, Xbox live gold memberships, Microsoft points, and much more all for free. Get a head s...
Halo Wars - Video Documental Part 3Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 14
By rss@youtube.com (GameTrace) Developers: Bungie, Esemble Studios Series: Halo Owned by: Microsoft Game Studios The Halo series introduces it's new game; Halo Wars, in wich you will be in the roll of UNSC or the Covenant and you will fight each other, the game developers are showing the game and how it is. Visit Site: www....
Video: Halo Wars - Call To Battle TrailerOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Feb 9
By rss@youtube.com (GamersHeavenPL) New trailer for the "Halo Wars", titled "Call To Battle". Author: GamersHeavenPL Keywords: halo wars halo bungie Ensemble Studios Microsoft Game Studios Added: February 9, 2009
Video: Demo Play - Halo Wars Stage 2 Part 3Original at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 8
By rss@youtube.com (MightyTallestZim82) Author: MightyTallestZim82 Keywords: Demo Play Halo Wars Stage Part MS Microsoft Game Studios Ensemble Warthog Scorpion Ghost Banshee Master Chief Mastur Cheef Grunt Arbiter Added: February 8, 2009
Video: Halo Wars Call to Battle Trailer 2-5-09Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 7
By rss@youtube.com (HaloSkillzIs1337) A new trailer for Halo Wars as of Februrary 5th 2009 Game Created By Ensemble published by Microsoft Game Studios www.xbox.com/Halo Author: HaloSkillzIs1337 Keywords: Halo Wars Call to Battle Trailer New trailer Machinima Added: February 7, 2009
Video: Halo Wars - Official TrailerOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Feb 5
By rss@youtube.com (Games) Title: Halo Wars Release Date: 3 March 2009 Platforms: X360 Label: Microsoft Game Studios Genre: Real-time Strategy/Sci Fi Age Rating: T (Teen)
Video: Halo Wars Gameplay Trailer #2Original at YouTube
• Thu, Nov 6
By rss@youtube.com (50Bellow) “Halo Wars� is a strategy game based on the legendary “Halo®� universe. In campaign mode, players will command the armies of the UNSC warship “Spirit of Fire,� consisting of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition thr...
Halo Wars line Megabloks Toy Product Review
Original at So Hood
• Thu, Nov 26
Product reviewed by Mario Diaz, So Hood Magazine, SoHood.com The Halo Wars Collectors Series was modeled after Microsoft Game Studios game, Halo Wars. ...
Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2009' Plans Global Domination 7th Annual Event ... - CNNMoney.com
Original at money.cnn.com
• Wed, Nov 18
Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2009' Plans Global Domination 7th Annual Event ... CNNMoney.com (press release) to the massively popular Halo trilogy from developer Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios which launches in the fall of 2010 exclusively on the Xbox 360. ... and more »
Halo Legends video coming
Original at Blast
• Thu, Nov 12
Distributed by Warner Home video and produced by 343 Industries, part of Microsoft Game Studios, the CG and traditional anime will explore the history and ... and more »
Reach - #1 Official Trailer.Original at video.tiscali.it
• Thu, Aug 27
• 8 related articles
Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the Halo ... video.tiscali.it
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Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Original at WorthPlaying.com
• Wed, Jun 10
The first game to feature a story that didn't center on Master Chief was Halo Wars, and even that focused heavily on his fellow Spartans. ... and more »
Halo: Reach E3 2009 Trailer [HQ]
Original at videobomb.com
• Fri, Jun 5
• 8 related articles
Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the ... videobomb.com
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E3 Winners: Halo, God of War, Zelda (not Mario)
Original at GameDAILY BIZ
• Fri, Jun 5
Other games with lines of note included Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo), Uncharted 2 (Sony), MAG (Sony), Forza III (Microsoft Game Studios), Splinter Cell Conviction (Ubisoft) and Avatar (Ubisoft). Microsoft Moves onto Nintendo's Motion Turf BusinessWeek
Gamers - E3 2009 Day 2: Morning Games!
Original at StarNewsOnline.com
• Thu, Jun 4
NC First there was a visit to Electronic Arts to check out "Mass Effect 2" and "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" and then Microsoft Game Studios to check out "Halo 3: ODST." There are a lot of fans of the original "Mass Effect" that swear it is a near perfect ...
A játékok nagyágyúi Los Angelesben
Original at nol.hu
• Tue, Jun 2
Hungary Minthogy a Microsoft az Xbox 360 konzol gyártója, Microsoft Game Studios vezetője jószerivel csak erre írt programokról beszélt: a Forza Motorsport 3 autószimulátor vagy a tavalyi siker, a lövöldözős Left 4 Dead 2 folytatás, míg a Halo 3 kiegészítőket ...
Halo: Reach E3 2009 Trailer [HQ]
Original at up-video.com
• Mon, Jun 1
• 8 related articles
Developer: Bungie Release: Q4 2010 Genre: Shooter Platform: X360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Halo: Reach is the next installment in the Halo ... www.up-video.com
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Halo: Reach next game in hugely popular Halo Xbox 360/PC series?
Original at Mirror.co.uk
• Mon, Jun 1
• 13 related articles
UK But further evidence that Halo: Reach might be real comes from the official 2001 novel “Halo: The Fall Of Reach”, a book prequel to the original Halo: Combat Evolved game. Kotaku also points out that Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Game Studios, ...
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DICE Nintendo, Sony, & MicrosoftOriginal at gametrailers.com
• Sun, May 31
DICE Interviews with pretty much everyone. Head of Microsoft Game Studios talks about Halo 3, Gears creator CliffyB, God of War II creators ... www.gametrailers.com
New Microsoft studio to 'revolutionize' gameplay
Original at GameSpot
• Fri, May 29
• 13 related articles
Specifically the listing is for a "Sr. Environment Artist" at an all-new internal developer at Microsoft Game Studios, publisher of such games as Gears of War 2, Halo 3: ODST, and the just-announced Lips: Number One Hits. Hinting heavily at some sort ...
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Microsoft Creating "New Game In The Halo Universe"
Original at Total Video Games
• Fri, May 29
UK Microsoft Game Studios is looking for Animators, Artists, and Designers to work on a new Halo project... By Gwynne Dixon Microsoft Game Studios is currently advertising for jobs in its Halo team and successful applicants will apparently earn the ...
The Empire Strikes Back
Original at Globe and Mail
• Wed, May 27
Canada The recent deal with Microsoft Game Studios to turn the latest instalment of Halo Wars into studded-brick play sets is part of Mega's effort to “cool up the brand” and broaden its inroads into the tween market. This is, in part, a defensive manoeuvre ...
E3 2009: What Microsoft needs to do to win E3 - Xbox 360
Original at gamer.blorge.com
• Tue, May 26
• 13 related articles
Australia They are currently providing online support and community management for Halo Wars, and are working together with Microsoft Game Studios on Halo Wars DLC, which was recently released. In addition to providing support for current titles, they are also ...
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Halo 3 New MapsOriginal at gametrailers.com
• Thu, May 21
Heroic Map Pack Announced for Halo 3 Microsoft Game Studios announced that the DLC Bungie has been working on will be available December 11th to ... www.gametrailers.com
Wagering to win: Toronto site links competitors
Original at Toronto Star
• Sat, May 16
• 13 related articles
Canada Nearly 20 games are supported between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, including Microsoft Game Studios' Halo 3, Sony's Resistance: Fall of Man and EA Sports' NHL 09. Coming soon: Activision's Call of Duty 4, Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV and ...
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Halo IV for Xbox 360 to be developed by Microsoft Games Studio
Original at blog.seattlepi.com
• Thu, May 14
• 13 related articles
This new job it is for a new Halo game being made by Microsoft Game Studios. According to the Job listing it is going to be developed in Redmond and it is going to be for the Xbox 360. There you go folks I am calling it. ...
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La franquicia Halo podría visitar nuevas plataformas
Original at HardGame.net
• Sun, Apr 12
Eso es lo que se desprende de una reciente oferta de trabajo publicada por Microsoft Game Studios, en la cual se cita que se buscan desarrolladores para "consolas, web y teléfonos móviles para crear un mundo inmersivo de Halo que siga al jugador allá ...
Halo Franchise Development Group at Microsoft is Developing... the ...
Original at blog.seattlepi.com
• Mon, Apr 6
I think that The Halo Franchise Development group reports to Microsoft Game Studios and then reports to the Entertainment and Devices devision and then they report to CEO Steve Balmer and the board of directors. But the powers at Microsoft has decided ...
Microsoft confirma que Halo Wars ha superado el millón de copias ...
Original at HardGame.net
• Thu, Mar 19
Spain Microsoft Game Studios, ha anunciado que el último título de Ensemble Studios, ha alcanzado la cifra de un millón de unidades vendidas en todo el mundo, sin duda un gran dato, ya que hablamos de estrategia en tiempo real para Xbox 360, un género que no ...
Halo Wars
Original at vids.myspace.com
• Wed, Mar 18
Microsoft Game Studios announced Halo Wars, an all-new real-time strategy game based on the legendary Halo® universe and built exclusively for ... vids.myspace.com
Halo Wars (X360) játékteszt
Original at Játékok.hu
• Wed, Mar 18
Hungary A Microsoft Game Studios pedig valószínűleg az irányítóra vonatkozó ötletekkel láthatta el a fejlesztőcsapatot, mert a Halo Wars irányítása egyszerűen tökéletes lett. Könnyen elsajátíthatók a billentyűparancsok, gyerekjáték a navigáció a térképen és az ...
Xbox 360 surpasses 8 million sales in Europe
Original at Neowin
• Mon, Mar 16
Netherlands On the 20th of March, Halo 3 (Bungie), Mass Effect (Bioware) & Project Gotham Racing 4 (Bizarre) will be joining the Xbox 360 Classic range with a RRP of just £20. All three games were originally published by Microsoft Game Studios, however since their ...
Rumor Killers: Halo Wars sequel? BioShock 2 360 exclusive? Fable ...
Original at Game Reviews
• Fri, Mar 13
AZ Due to them already working with Microsoft Game Studios and having most of the team that worked on Halo Wars on their books, Robot Studios seem to be the right studio to develop the sequel if there ever would be one. Due to the success of Halo Wars, ...
Chancen für Halo Wars 2 auf der Xbox 360?
Original at ingame.de
• Fri, Mar 13
Sicher dürfte sein, dass in der Zusammenarbeit mit MS die Xbox 360 nicht vergessen wird. Robot Entertainment is working with Microsoft Game Studios to develop additional content for Halo Wars and support online gaming and community for both Age of ...
Zadzooks: Halo Wars review
Original at Washington Times
• Wed, Mar 11
With this in mind, I salute the meld of pop-culture character and video game with a look at Halo Wars(for Xbox 360, Microsoft Game Studios, rated T for teen, $59.99). The earliest conflict between the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) forces and the ...
David Rippy: Ensemble Was a "Victim of Its Own Success"
Original at TeamXbox
• Tue, Mar 10
Robot Entertainment is working with Microsoft Game Studios to develop additional content for Halo Wars and support online gaming and community for both Age of Empires and Halo Wars. Additionally, Robot is developing its own original IP. ... Zadzooks: Halo Wars review Washington Times
FigurePrints Announces European Service Launch for World of ... - Business Wire
Original at businesswire.com
• Tue, Mar 10
Business Wire (press release), CA CEO and Founder Ed Fries is best known for his time at Microsoft Game Studios where under his leadership, Microsoft Games produced more than 100 innovative and influential games for both the Xbox and Windows platforms. Among the most notable: Halo, ...
PAX: Halo Wars Story PreviewOriginal at it.truveo.com
• Thu, Mar 5
Adam Sessler is at PAX, talking with lead writer Graeme Devin about Microsoft Game Studios' upcoming RTS, Halo Wars for the 360. it.truveo.com
MS hire for new "Halo experience"
Original at Play.tm
• Thu, Mar 5
Microsoft Game Studios' Halo team is looking for a strong Lead Designer to help develop a new experience in the Halo universe. This is your chance to contribute to one of the most exciting and creative properties in the entertainment industry," beams ...
Microsoft expanding internal Halo team
Original at Neoseeker
• Wed, Mar 4
Microsoft appears to be building an internal Halo development team, having just posted a new Lead Designer position on their Jobs page. The site also states, "Microsoft Game Studios’ Halo team is looking for a strong Lead Designer to help develop a new ...
Microsoft’s Halo man hints at return of Master Chief
Original at Geek.com
• Wed, Mar 4
A former Bungie community coordinator, O’ Connor jumped over to Microsoft to help perpetuate the Halo series after Bungie regained its independence from Microsoft Game Studios and is transitioning into new projects outside the Halo universe. ...
Microsoft Hiring Game Designer for Next Halo Game
Original at TeamXbox
• Wed, Mar 4
A new job opening on Microsoft's Jobs page has revealed that "Microsoft Game Studios’ Halo team is looking for a strong Lead Designer to help develop a new experience in the Halo universe." Last year, a job posting in GamaSutra revealed that Microsoft ...
Opinion: Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Original at Dose.ca
• Tue, Mar 3
Ensemble Studios, who is well recognized for their Ages of Empires series on the PC, built Halo Wars from the ground up with the idea of creating a successful console RTS game while utilizing the Xbox 360 controller. Halo Wars takes place 20 years ... Review: 'Halo Wars' Poughkeepsie Journal
Review: 'Halo Wars'
Original at Poughkeepsie Journal
• Tue, Mar 3
As far as actually controlling your troops, Microsoft Game Studios made full use of the Xbox 360 controller, effectively re-creating what was previously a mouse/keyboard genre of gaming. As with many games, the left and right analog sticks control the ...
Halo Wars is an easy way for fans to continue the fight
Original at Tampabay.com
• Sun, Mar 1
EndSights FL But never one to let a lucrative franchise die, Microsoft Game Studios tapped Age of Empires creators Ensemble Studios to resurrect the Spartans, this time as a real-time strategy game instead of a first-person shooter. ... HALO WARS Soundtrack (Musick Review) FANGORIA
Halo Wars and Ninja Blade for Xbox 360 Launched by Microsoft India
Original at Game Guru
• Thu, Feb 26
Microsoft India has announced the launch of Halo Wars and Ninja Blade for the Xbox 360. Microsoft Game Studios has worked on these games, which are available exclusively for the Xbox 360 from February 26, 2009 onwards. Halo Wars is a game that sees the ...
10 juegos hot para 2009 - El Universal
Original at El Universal Online
• Mon, Feb 23
El Universal (México), Mexico Halo Wars de Microsoft Game Studios para Xbox 360 De los creadores de Age of Empires, esta entrega de la franquicia será un RTS que colocará al jugador en los escenarios y situaciones, antes de Halo 1, durante las primeras batallas contra el Covenant. ...
GameSpot Review: Halo Wars (X360)Original at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 22
By rss@youtube.com (Banana391Returns) Next Review: Battalion Wars (GC) GameSpot Rating: 6.5 Rank: Fair GameSpot Reviewer: Luke Anderson Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Ensemble Studios ESRB Rating: Teen Type: Sci-Fi Real Time Strategy Release Date: March. 3rd, 2009
Screenshots: 'Halo Wars' readies for battle
Original at content.zdnet.com
• Sun, Feb 22
On March 3, Microsoft Game Studios will release the latest edition of one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. "Halo Wars," which is available only for Xbox, is a strategy game set in the larger "Halo" world, the basis of "Halo," ...
Halo Wars - Full Review - Reviews by PC Magazine
Original at digg.com
• Sat, Feb 21
Yeah, you read that right—the Xbox 360's flagship first-person shooter is now an RTS game. Microsoft Game Studios partnered with Ensemble Studios ... feeds.digg.com
Screenshots: 'Halo Wars' readies for battle
Original at CNET News.com
• Fri, Feb 20
On March 3, Microsoft Game Studios will release the latest edition of one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. "Halo Wars," which is available only for Xbox, is a strategy game set in the larger "Halo" world, the basis of "Halo," ... PC World Canada - Gamasutra
Bonfire Studios Formed By Ensemble Veterans
Original at Gamasutra
• Thu, Feb 19
Robot Entertainment is officially working with Microsoft Game Studios to create additional Halo Wars content and "support online gaming and community for both Age of Empires and Halo Wars." Ensemble Studios was founded in 1995, acquired by Microsoft in ...
Robot Entertainment to continue support for Halo Wars, AOE
Original at Ars Technica
• Tue, Feb 17
And it looks like things will be very much the same for the Robot team despite no longer being under the Microsoft Game Studios umbrella. ... Ensemble Forms Robot Game Daily Ex-Ensemble devs form new studio, will create Halo Wars DLC NetworkWorld.com
Ensemble Veterans Form Robot Entertainment
Original at Gamasutra
• Fri, Feb 13
CA - Xbox 360 RTS Halo Wars had completed development, in what it called a "a fiscally-rooted decision that keeps [Microsoft Game Studios]on its growth path. ...
Hands On: Halo Wars
Original at PC Magazine
• Fri, Feb 13
• 13 related articles
Kotaku Australia - Feb 13, 2009 Yeah, you read that right—the Xbox 360's flagship first-person shooter is now a real-time strategy game. Microsoft Game Studios partnered with Ensemble ... PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox and PC Game news and reviews New Zealand Herald all 50 news articles
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Halo Wars demo debuts on Live
Original at GamingExcellence
• Tue, Feb 10
• 13 related articles
Canada - Feb 10, 2009 In addition to the launch of the Halo Wars demo on Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Game Studios invites fans to experience the action and take a closer look at the ...
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Canadian small/micro-cap weekend roundup
Original at Stockhouse
• Sat, Feb 7
• 7 related articles
Canada - Feb 7, 2009 maker said it has entered into a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to develop construction toys based on its new game, Halo Wars. ...
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Ya disponible la demo de Halo Wars a través de Xbox Live
Original at HardGame.net
• Thu, Feb 5
Spain - Feb 5, 2009 Tal y como estaba previsto, hoy 5 de febrero, Microsoft Game Studios ha lanzado a través del bazar de Xbox Live la esperada demo de Halo Wars, ...
Mega Bloks Halo Wars Construction Set Coming
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Feb 3
MEGA Brands and Microsoft Game Studios have announced today a partnership between the two companies. The companies are partnering to make a Halo Wars Construction set, fitting for the upcoming Halo Wars real time strategy game. The Construction set will include items from Halo Wars such...
Second Halo Wars Video Documentary Released
Original at HolyFragger
• Tue, Feb 3
UT - Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios invite everyone to meet the Spartans of “Halo Wars” and the powerful units they will have at their command in ...
Financials push TSX to modest rise; NY higher on rebound in home ...
Original at Oilweek Magazine
• Tue, Feb 3
• 7 related articles
CTV.ca Canada - Feb 3, 2009 cents or 182 per cent to $1.10 as it announced a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make toys based on the new Halo Wars video game. CANADA STOCKS-Toronto shares little changed; banks, energy slip Forbes
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Energy leads the way to negative day on TSX; NY ploughs ahead ...
Original at KBS Radio
• Tue, Feb 3
• 7 related articles
Canada - cents or 159 per cent to $1 as it announced a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make toys based on the new Halo Wars video game.
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Junior energy stock surges on reserve boost
Original at Stockhouse
• Tue, Feb 3
• 7 related articles
Canada - maker said it has entered into a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to develop construction toys based on its new game, Halo Wars. ...
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CA-BUSINESS Summary
Original at ReportonBusiness.com
• Tue, Feb 3
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Canada - after the toymaker said it had signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys for its Halo Wars video game. ...
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2009年2月4日星期三00:12 BJT
Original at cn.reuters.com
• Tue, Feb 3
China - Canadian toymaker said it signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios (MSFT.O: 行情) to make construction toys for its Halo Wars game.
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto shares little changed; banks, energy slip
Original at Forbes
• Tue, Feb 3
• 7 related articles
NY - after the Canadian toymaker said it signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys for its Halo Wars game. ...
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Energy, financials pull TSX lower; NY lower on earnings
Original at CFTKTV
• Tue, Feb 3
• 7 related articles
Canada - to 61 cents as it announced a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys based on the new Halo Wars video game. ...
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Mega Brands shares jump 77 pct on Microsoft game deal
Original at Forbes
• Tue, Feb 3
• 13 related articles
NY - Feb 3, 2009 after the Canadian toymaker said it signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys for its Halo Wars game. ...
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MEGA Brands Contracted to Create Halo Wars Toy Sets
Original at Planet Xbox 360
• Mon, Feb 2
• 7 related articles
MEGA Brands is thrilled to announce today that it has entered into a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to develop construction toys based on its much-anticipated new "Xbox 360 exclusive" game, Halo Wars.
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Halo Wars `goes gold'
Original at Toronto Star
• Sat, Jan 31
Halo Wars `goes gold' That's when Microsoft Game Studios' next instalment in the mega-popular franchise will make its debut on the Xbox 360. Halo Wars (HaloWars.com) has "gone ... Halo Wars' developer closes its doors Digital Spy Microsoft to expand Halo franchise further bit-tech.net
Halo Franchise Set to Move in Unexpected Directions How long till ...
Original at Softpedia
• Fri, Jan 30
bit-tech.net Romania - And Microsoft Game Studios is saying that the use of the universe will not stop here. Jason Pace, who is the lead producer on Halo Wars while also ... Halo Wars' developer closes its doors Digital Spy Microsoft to expand Halo franchise further bit-tech.net
Microsoft to expand Halo franchise further
Original at bit-tech.net
• Fri, Jan 30
MTV.com UK - Microsoft Game Studios has announced intentions to further expand the Halo franchise in the future, including taking it into non-game related media. ... Halo Wars' developer closes its doors Digital Spy all 37 news articles
NEW YORK COMIC CON 2009 SPOTLIGHT ON ERIC NYLUND - PitchEngine
Original at pitchengine.com
• Mon, Jan 26
PitchEngine (press release), WY As a writer and story consultant for Microsoft Game Studios, Eric Nylund has been instrumental in developing and maintaining blockbuster billion-dollar game franchises such as HALO and GEARS OF WAR. • He has helped shape the intellectual property for ...
Halo Wars demo announced, new screenshots released
Original at Neoseeker
• Fri, Jan 23
- Ensemble Studios and Microsoft Game Studios have announced today that Halo Wars has officially gone gold, meaning it has been released to manufacturing. ... Halo Wars is Gold, Ensemble Exits Game Daily Halo Wars Gone Gold EndSights Halo Wars Is Golden, Demo Drops February 5th Kotaku.com
Halo Trilogy soundtrack hitting shelves tomorrow
Original at DigitalBattle
• Mon, Dec 1
By Jeff Baker Included in the bundle are the original soundtracks from Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, both Halo 3 discs, and a DVD containing tracks from Halo Wars and all kinds of behind the scenes goodness. Disc 1 – Halo: Combat Evolved Original Soundtrack. Disc 3 – Halo Wars Bonus DVD;
News: Ensemble: No Time to Make Halo Wars Covenant Campaign ...
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Tue, Nov 18
• 5 related articles
It's not the best first-person shooter, but it's not bad, either. Halo Wars. Console Xbox 360, Publisher Microsoft Game Studios. Genre Strategy, Developer Ensemble Studios. Release Date TBA. ESRB Rating Not Rated ...
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Opinion: News: Ensemble Forming New Studio After Shutdown; Says Microsoft ...
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Mon, Nov 17
• 5 related articles
360, PS3 Far Cry 2 Review This sequel is both intense and gorgeous. A great FPS. Halo Wars. Console Xbox 360, Publisher Microsoft Game Studios. Genre Strategy, Developer Ensemble Studios. Release Date TBA. ESRB Rating Not Rated ...
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Kotaku's GC06 Round-Up!
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Nov 7
By kotaku.com • Great Conversations with Microsoft Booth Babes: Viva Pinata • Great Conversations with Microsoft Booth Babes: The Halo Water Wheel • Xbox 360 Owns Football, or FIFA07 and PES6 to Sony Denied • GC06: The Wacky Words of Microsoft Game Studios' Chris Kimmel
Unboxing Table Top Halo [Halo Interactive Strategy Game]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Nov 4
By Brian Crecente Featuring original characters from the Halo video game, as well as new characters - including Kusunagi and The Prophet of Candor - the HaloÒ Interactive Strategy Game pulls fan-favorite elements from HaloÒ, Halo 2, and Halo 3 along with music from the video game’s award-winning soundt...
Halo 3: Recon - Some Facts
Original at 1P Start
• Mon, Oct 13
By Paul The new campaign chapter predates the events that unfold in “Halo 3″ and gives players a new perspective through the eyes of a new hero in the “Halo” universe. New multiplayer maps ensure that the award-winning Xbox LIVE experience of “Halo 3″ continues to thrive.
It's Official MGS4 Producer Now Working on Halo [Microsoft Game Studios]
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Oct 1
• 8 related articles
By Brian Crecente Ryan Payton, former assistant producer on Metal Gear Solid 4, has signed on with Microsoft Game Studios to work on future Halo games, Microsoft Game Studios said today, confirming the rumor Kotaku broke last month. New Halo Helmed by MGS 4 Producer [Kotaku]
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Is Spawnpoint Studios A New Halo Developer? [Microsoft Game Studios]
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Sep 19
By Michael McWhertor According to job listings dug up by Gamasutra, Microsoft Game Studios has a new internal development studio — or at the very least, a newly renamed internal development studio. Spawnpoint Studios has put the job feelers out there in search of programming talent, wooing possible new hire...
At Least Four Halo "Things" In The Works At Microsoft Game Studios [Halo]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Sep 16
By Michael McWhertor Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Game Studios, tells GamesIndustry.biz that, in light of the massive success of the Halo franchise, Microsoft has decided not to completely scrap all development on the series. Instead, they're going to make more games set in the Halo universe. It's a plan th...
MGS 4 Producer Working on Halo?
Original at DigitalBattle
• Tue, Sep 16
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By Rajiv Ashrafi Remember Ryan Payton, the very vocal Metal Gear Solid 4 producer who recently parted ways with Konami to seek greener pastures? It seems he has found it at Microsoft Game Studios… working on a new Halo title! Citing a “reliable source”, Shacknews has posted word that Ryan Payton will be se...
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New Halo Helmed By MGS4 Producer [Rumor]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Sep 16
• 8 related articles
By Brian Crecente Rumor had it at the time that Yu and her husband, Kenneth Scott were both joining Microsoft Game Studios. Scott is an art director at id Software. We heard back from Microsoft and they hit us up with "Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation.” Which in Microsoft speak is almost tanta...
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Microsoft Confirms Ensemble Closure, Announces "New" Dev House [Halo Wars]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Sep 9
By Michael McWhertor The owner of Ensemble Studios and publisher of the upcoming Halo Wars has confirmed that the developer will be closing down once work on the Xbox 360 title is complete. In a statement to GameSpot, Microsoft said that the closure of the Dallas-based studio "does not reflect at all on Ensembl...
McFarlane Toys Joins The Halo Wars [Halo Wars]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Sep 9
By Mike Fahey by the "Halo" first person shooter games, "Halo Wars" allows players to command the armies of the UNSC during their initial encounters with the Covenant, including familiar units such as UNSC Marines, Scorpion Tanks and the iconic Warthog. It provides a fresh perspective on the war whil...
Microsoft's Halo team bolstered by Gearbox's Corrinne Yu
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Aug 29
• 8 related articles
By Ludwig Kietzmann The juicy "Gearbox is developing Halo 4 OMG" rumor continues to be at the top of fanboy debate lists, with Microsoft confirming to Kotaku that Corrinne Yu, director of technology at Gearbox and pictured in full Spartan armor, has been hired as principle engine architect (fancy!) for the...
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Microsoft Confirms Corrinne Yu Hire, Internal Halo Team Expansion [Halo]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Aug 28
• 8 related articles
By Brian Ashcraft Yesterday, we broke that Gearbox Director of Technology Corrinne Yu has been hired by Microsoft Game Studios to be Principle Engine Architect for Microsoft's Halo Franchise Team. Microsoft has confirmed to Kotaku that Yu had in fact been hired by Microsoft. "As the Halo franchise contin...
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Why All This Gearbox Halo 4 Talk? Here's Why... (Maybe)
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Aug 27
• 8 related articles
By Brian Ashcraft Earlier we posted that Gearbox Software (Brothers In Arms, Borderlands) was rumored to be working on Halo 4. With Bungie out of the picture, Gearbox does seem like a logical fit — the developer did do the PC version of Halo: Combat Evolved.
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Rumor: Peter Jackson's Halo project still staffing up
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Aug 1
By Randy Nelson Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360 That's funny - we could have sworn it was August, not April. It was four months ago, after all, that we reported on Microsoft Game Studios' hiring push for director Peter Jackson's mysterious Halo universe project. Yet we're still seeing postings for what ap...
Microsoft Halo Job Listing Mentions "Key Hollywood Talent" [Peter Jackson]
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Aug 1
By Brian Ashcraft Those Halo wheels are still turning. And from what a Gamasutra job announcement seems to hit at, Peter Jackson's Halo game is moving forward. The Microsoft Game Studios job listing is for "Creative Director - building a new Halo universe" and says this under responsibilities:
Liveblogging The Comic-Con Halo Universe Panel [Comic-con 08]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jul 24
By Michael McWhertor The Halo Universe Comic-Con panels is getting underway, focusing on — as far as we know — Halo Wars and the Halo novels. The panel, a star-studded Halo cast includes: Graeme Devine of Ensemble Studios, Frank O'Connor of Microsoft Game Studios, Joseph Staten, author of Halo: Contact Harve...
Phil Spencer and Shane Kim Talk HaloOriginal at Kotaku
• Mon, Jul 21
By Adam Barenblat Halo, Halo, Halo! What's going on with the movie? What about Halo Wars? What about Peter Jackson? How bout the Halo no show at the big press conference. No real answers from head of Microsoft Game Studios Phil Spencer or newly minted corporate vice president of Strategy and Business Develo...
Surprise! Mattrick says Bungie working on new Halo game
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Jul 15
• 2 related articles
By Christopher Grant In an interview with MTV News, Xbox bossman Don Mattrick confirmed that Bungie was indeed working on a new Halo game for Microsoft Game Studios. Asked to clarify if this project was either Ensemble Studios' upcoming Halo Wars or the still mysterious Peter Jackson Halo Chronicles project...
No show: Halo Wars and Alan Wake miss Microsoft's event
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, May 15
• 2 related articles
By Christopher Grant When asked why neither Halo Wars nor Alan Wake were at the Xbox Spring Showcase, Microsoft Game Studios general manager, Shane Kim, told us the games weren't suited for the event (he wasn't offering specifics). When pressed to confirm if either would make a 2008 release (like every other g...
Microsoft (Not Bungie) Hiring For Peter Jackson's Halo
Original at Wired
• Wed, Apr 23
By Chris Kohler Image courtesy Microsoft Microsoft Making Halo Team For Peter Jackson [MTV Multiplayer] See also: Halo 3: How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of Play Suicide Bombing Makes Sick Sense in Halo 3 Uwe Boll: Halo Wouldn't Make a Good Movie
Microsoft now hiring Peter Jackson's Halo team [update]
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, Apr 23
By Justin McElroy Filed under: PC, Microsoft Xbox 360So, we've been hearing about Peter Jackson's Halo project since the Kennedy administration, but we've heard nary a peep in recent months. Now, MTV Multiplayer reports that it suspects Microsoft is hiring folks for the project this week, based on a rece...
Game Critics Full GOTYs Revealed [Goty]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jan 31
By Brian Crecente Top 10 Games of 2007: 1. BioShock 2. The Orange Box 3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 4. Rock Band 5. Super Mario Galaxy 6. Halo 3 7. Mass Effect 8. God of War II 9. Assassin's Creed 10. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Game of the Year breakdown by publisher: Microsoft Game Studios: 2
Opinion: NPD Numbers: The Microsoft Take
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Oct 18
By Brian Crecente You've seen the raw numbers, now read the Microsoft spin on them, Nintendo and Sony coming soon. There is no arguing that September was an amazing month for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft. The went from second to first place, pushed by the astounding sales of Halo 3. Here are some of their bullet poi...
The Biggest Entertainment Launch In History
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Sep 26
By Mike Fahey Developed by Bungie Studios, the "Halo" franchise is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and optimized for the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network. The more than 7 million Xbox LIVE users will get a continually evolving gaming experience with "Halo 3." Its o...
Halo 3 Has Gone Gold
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Aug 29
By Mike Fahey This is a huge milestone for us and a big cause for celebration at Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios," said Harold Ryan, Studio Head at Bungie Studios. "This is the game we've always wanted to make and certainly the best game our studio has developed. We can't wait for gamers to get their hands...
E307: Halo 3 E3 Fact Sheet
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Jul 11
By Luke Plunkett What: "Halo 3" Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Bungie Studios Format: DVD for the Xbox 360™ video game system; Xbox LIVE®-enabled Price: Legendary Edition $129.99 (estimated retail price (ERP)), Limited Edition $69.99 (ERP), Standard Edition $59.99 (ERP)
E307: Halo Wars E3 Fact File
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Jul 11
By Luke Plunkett Created from the ground up for the Xbox 360 console and Controller, "Halo Wars" is being developed by the veteran real-time strategy developer Ensemble Studios, the team responsible for the best-selling and critically acclaimed "Age of Empires®" franchise on the PC. "Halo Wars" can be...
Halo 3 beta: Microsoft says "the experience will be deep"Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Feb 16
By Christopher Grant While at D.I.C.E., MTV News' Stephen Totilo spoke with Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios, to check in on the status of some of Microsoft's bigger projects ... say, the litany of Halo games in the works. While Spencer wouldn't say much about Peter Jackson's as-yet-untitled H...
Play Halo 2, get invited to Halo 3 beta
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, Jan 3
By Ludwig Kietzmann Microsoft, Halo, Xbox Live, Crackdown, Xbox 360, Xbox, Windows, Age of Empires, Zoo Tycoon, Fable, Project Gotham Racing, Forza Motorsport, MSN and Hexic are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
Halo Multiplayer Lead Forms New Studio
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Dec 14
By Mike Fahey AUSTIN, TX (DECEMBER 14, 2006) - Certain Affinity, Inc. (www.certainaffinity.com) unveiled itself to the world today as a new development studio based in Austin, TX. In a strategic partnership with Bungie Studios and Microsoft Game Studios, Certain Affinity's first project is developi...