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[HTML1] The Halo series is an interesting one to look at under a microscope. Generally, successful console shooters are designed with competitive multiplayer in mind, even occasionally built that way first with a linear ‘campaign’ attached as the last ingredient. Other shooters focus on narrative first, throwing players into dense fiction for a single playthrough, before being placed with reverence upon their shelf. Yet Halo seems to walk both sides of the line....

While REQ packs aren’t exactly a rarity when it comes to Halo 5, players will definitely be able to unlock the bonuses a lot more easily with them being obtainable through the two multiplayer matches. As far as what the actual rewards will be are still up in the air, but fans should expect a pretty decent variety of new cosmetics, vehicles, and weaponry. Although some gamers have complained about Halo 5’s Requisition System — many believed that it would create a pay-to-play atmosphere, as some are purchasable via microtransactions — 343 Industries has touted its addition as being a big hit with fans....

Halo has seen its fair share of success over the last couple of decades with many of its games leaving a lasting impact on many in the gaming community. The release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC last year also greatly help boost the love that so many people have for this series. Though, games and physical merchandise are not the only ways that fans are able to showcase their love of the games....

RELATED: Halo Infinite: All The Skulls & What They Do Among the added side-objectives are High-Value Targets. These enemies serve as mini-boss battles, with each target requiring their own strategy and approach to elimination. Defeating each High-Value Target will reward players with a handful of Valor, which they can use to unlock new weapons and vehicles from the nearest FOB. Upon defeat, each HVT will also grant players access to their unique weapon variant....

There will be no more information on the new Halo game leading up to Microsoft’s press conference at E3 2020, where the final details are going to be unveiled alongside final details about the next set of Xbox consoles. For now, here is everything revealed so far about Halo Infinite. RELATED: 10 Things We Want To See In Halo Infinite It Will Be an Xbox Scarlett Launch Game Halo Infinite is announced to be an Xbox Scarlett launch title for Microsoft’s next generation....

Regardless of whether fans have (or will) read any of the Halo novels, there are some big questions that remain after the conclusion of Halo 5. These are questions that will hopefully be answered in Halo Infinite. RELATED: Where Halo 5: Guardians Left Things Leading Up To Halo Infinite Is Cortana Still Cortana? In Halo 4, Cortana is starting to experience rampancy, which is the end of her age as an AI....

But getting a high number of players is not enough as retaining the playerbase is crucial for a multiplayer title. 343 Industries has released several events like the Fracture: Tenrai and Winter Contingency event over the course of the last month to keep players engaged. These events also come with their own set of rewards apart from the ongoing seasonal passes. Players can obtain these cosmetics by playing and completing objectives....

However, over time players became frustrated with the game. Between bugs, poor optimization, monetization, and a seemingly delayed Halo Infinite roadmap that frustrates players, the game has steadily fallen in popularity over the past few months. For a game that exploded onto the scene, skyrocketing in popularity in a matter of days, this steady decline and lack of meaningful content updates is troubling. RELATED: Halo Infinite Video Shows Just How Inaccurate the Multiplayer Countdown Timer Is...

Unfortunately for fans, not everything went according to plan for Xbox, as the reception for the Halo Infinite campaign was underwhelming. This negative response from the community caused the developers to delay the game until December of 2021. Despite this delay, some promotional materials had already managed to make their way into stores for a 2020 launch. Recently, a fan revealed that one of these old stands has never been taken down....

When it first was announced, the Xbox Series S was advertised as a cheaper version of the Xbox Series X that could still play next-gen games. For a number of Series S owners, the drop in visual quality isn’t too significant, but for players who value enhanced visuals, it can be rather jarring at times. Now, one digital news platform has reported that in terms of Halo Infinite’s single player campaign, the visuals are dialed back on the Series S quite a bit....

Hamilton claimed his first victory of the season in Baku after his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas suffered a late puncture while leading. The defending champion replaced Vettel at the top of the driver standings, with the Ferrari driver finishing a chaotic race in fourth place. Hamilton felt a disappointing day for Vettel could have been even worse if he had been punished for what the Brit considered to be dangerous driving behind the safety car and plans to speak to race director Charlie Whiting for clarification on the ruling....

On a circuit well suited to the Mercedes car, Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas locked out the front row to continue their dominance from throughout practice and qualifying this weekend. The pole-sitter has already won five of the seven races this year, with Bottas claiming the other two, and looks well placed to extend his 29-point lead in the drivers’ championship. But Hamilton - who was 0.286seconds clear of Bottas - was taking nothing for granted ahead of Sunday’s race, and explained the pace of his Mercedes team-mate means he is always on edge....

In an all-black car and wearing a helmet adorned with the words “Still we rise” and “Black Lives Matter” as he and Mercedes made strong anti-racism statements ahead of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, Hamilton had an impressive day on track at the Red Bull Ring on Friday. The six-time world champion was 0.356 seconds quicker than team-mate Valtteri Bottas in FP1, while the Finn reduced the gap to 0....

Bottas qualified on pole but was almost sent into the wall at turn one by the defending champion, who attempted a move down the inside at the first opportunity. The Finn managed to keep his Mercedes team-mate at bay and led him across the line as the Silver Arrows claimed a record-breaking fourth successive one-two at the start of a Formula One season. Hamilton was handed his first victory in Baku last year when Bottas drove over debris in the closing stages and the Briton knew he would find it difficult after failing to get an early overtake on Sunday....

The Slovakia star scored in the 30th minute of Saturday’s Serie A clash against Torino at the Stadio Olimpico, placing a shot into the top-right corner. Hamsik’s strike put Napoli 3-0 up, with victory set to send Maurizio Sarri’s side back above Inter into top spot. He now has 115 goals in all competitions for Napoli, bringing him level with the Argentina great’s club record, which has stood since 1991....

Xavi tips Man City to make Xavi bid Reports from France suggested Rudi Garcia is interested in bringing Giroud back to his native country and the club are preparing a bid for the 30-year-old. However, Wenger is adamant he has not heard anything from the Ligue 1 side. “I have had no approach from Marseille,” the Arsenal boss said ahead of Wednesday’s match against Leicester City. “We want to keep Giroud....

In the end, the person A-Rod most needed to support him as an All-Star — American League manager Ned Yost — didn’t. MORE: All-Star Game snubs | Worst ASG starters of last 40 years | MLB’s worst everyday players Steinbrenner, speaking before A-Rod (.284/.390/.513) was officially left off the AL roster, alluded to the slugger overcoming his injury history, age (39) and season-long suspension in 2014 for PED use....

There have been seven cases related to the outbreak reported across five states, including four hospitalizations and one death (in Texas) since April 10, 2017. While cases have been reported across Texas, Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida and South Carolina, the source of the outbreak has been traced to Almark Foods in Gainesville, Georgia, which produces and distributes plastic pails of eggs that have been hardboiled and peeled. “These products have not been recalled,” the CDC reports....