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The 411 On 343's Halo Waypoint
To me, this whole Halo Waypoint thing has felt kind of nebulously defined, as Microsoft and its Halo strike force 343 Industries have been describing it over the last couple of months. Other than "a place on your Xbox 360 to look at Halo stuff," I haven't been entirely sure what Waypoint would entail.
 
Microsoft has clearly decided that confusion needs clearing up, as it's sent out a full walkthrough video showing you a bunch of the major features in Waypoint, not to mention what the interface will look like. Here's that! 

 
   
 
There's also a bunch of new screenshots showing this stuff off in higher resolution. (Check the gallery for the full-size shots.) By the way, this whole shebang is being co-created by Certain Affinity, a group of former Bungie employees and maker of fine piratical strategy games.
 

  
Let's hear it, Halo fans. Are you still invested enough in Bungie's opus to spend significant time messing around with this thing? And what do you think of it, from what you're seeing here?
91 Comments
Computerplayer1 on Oct. 19, 2009
I love Halo and the universe, but this is made of 100% retard concentrate.
TooWalrus on Oct. 19, 2009
I'll probably check out the Halo anime... but I don't expect to spend any real time checking out my "Halo Career."
Bucketdeth on Oct. 19, 2009
This seems like something only for really die hard halo fans.
Madyew on Oct. 19, 2009
I might check it out, it could be cool.
Bubahula on Oct. 19, 2009
that seems awesome for people who love halo.
RHCPfan24 on Oct. 19, 2009
This is not for me, I see....
Jayzilla on Oct. 19, 2009
so this is like achievements for achievements? that is pretty lame. looks like this series is getting more strung out than tony hawk or sonic.
holabendez on Oct. 19, 2009
Sounds like the answer to a question nobody asked.
turbomonkey138 online on Oct. 19, 2009
Looks awesome . Yes i love halo ... yes i play it all the time
Cheapoz on Oct. 19, 2009
The achievement amalgamation across games is SO awesome. Makes me wish I wasn't so 'meh' about the Halo franchise. It's not hooked me. Makes me wish however, that a similar thing was available for franchises I love (Gears!).
Jack_Daniels on Oct. 19, 2009
I love halo... but wtf is this? I can't play halo waypoint so I don't care.
cjmhockey on Oct. 19, 2009
Wow, I'll definitely end up checking it out... Not a huge Halo fan (I enjoy playing it but I'm not intense with online like some are) but cool none the less.
FLStyle on Oct. 19, 2009
nebulously - My new word of the day, thank you Mr Shoemaker.
ZenPSY on Oct. 19, 2009
meh halo fanboys clubhouse
Jeffsekai on Oct. 19, 2009
You know what I don't care what anyone else says, Halo totally deserves this type of treatment and the way Microsoft is doing it seems really cool. Defiantly looking forward to this.
Lies on Oct. 19, 2009
Looks like they've put achievements in my achievements so I can achieve while I achieve.
Zeouterlimits on Oct. 19, 2009
Nom nom, I'll take it, thank you 343.
McPaper on Oct. 19, 2009
Who is this for?
Lydian_Sel on Oct. 19, 2009
This just seems like it'll push the already hyped Halo egomania into overdrive.
Brackynews on Oct. 19, 2009
Hmm, reminds me of the Metroid Prime Wii channel.
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