After going head-to-head with Metroid in Season 1, the second season of Game Informer’s Video Gameography podcast will move on to one of the biggest shooter series in existence: Halo. It’s time to wrap up Season 2 as we take a look at Halo Infinite, the most recent entry being both a return to form and an impressive reinvention for the franchise.
Halo Infinite launches on December 8, 2021 (though its multiplayer debuted in open beta a month earlier). Following the mixed reception for Halo 5: Guardians, 343 Industries undertook its longest development cycle to date still creating Halo Infinite. 343 Industries clashed over countless ideas for the direction of the title, and its notorious 2020 premiere resulted in Infinite being delayed for a full year as it was originally slated to be released. Xbox Series X/S eyes. The extra time has paid off. Halo Infinite’s launch was largely well received, including crashes Game informantdesire Game of the Year Award. How did 343 pull the nose up? What role does Halo Wars 2 play in the story? Where will 343 take the series forward? Stay tuned as we discuss those burning questions and more.
Join host Ben Reeves (@BenjaminReeves) and Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) with Game informantJournal Content Director/resident Halo expert Matt Miller (@MatthewRMiller) as we explore Halo Infinite’s creativity and immediate impact on the franchise. You’ll also want to stay tuned for the series announcements we’ll cover in Season 3!
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