The Story behind the Development of Halo 4

[Platinum]

This story details the story of Halo 4, and why it wasn't what everyone was expecting. Just remember that there are four pages to this article.

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/191234/making_halo_4_a_story_abo ut_.php?page=1

[Dos Eggys]

You know, one quote really stands out to me from this article (page four); "As a general rule, we try not to overreact to the loud, vocal minority."

[OurNewProgress]

That entire article is a very interesting read for several reasons. Depending on who you talk to, a lot of people seemed to think this article reinforced confidence in 343i. But I just don't see it. I may never buy Halo 5.

[Jam Cliché]

That entire article is a very interesting read for several reasons. Depending on who you talk to, a lot of people seemed to think this article reinforced confidence in 343i. But I just don't see it. I may never buy Halo 5.

Lol I'll buy Halo because it's Halo. Sad but true. Halo 4 is not the series breaker it's made out to be. That was Reach. Reach was trouble.

[Zeta Crossfire]

As a person who enjoys Halo 4 I'd have no issue buying 5. Thanks for the link

[OurNewProgress]

Lol I'll buy Halo because it's Halo. Sad but true. Halo 4 is not the series breaker it's made out to be. That was Reach. Reach was trouble.

I think that hits on a larger issue though. Activision can pump out a new CoD every single year because they know people will buy it for the sole reason that its a new CoD title. And people keep buying them due to brand loyalty, despite the fact that very little is changed in the way of gameplay. And yet many gamers outside of the CoD community criticize the franchise for not changing the formula. I would argue that brand loyalty is a problem in the game industry. People shouldn't buy Halo 5 just because its Halo. Instead we should wait and figure out which direction 343 wants to take the franchise. If its a direction you don't like, don't buy it.