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Subject: How do you feel about 343?

Halo 2 will always be remembered..........

Since the split of Halo rights, 343 has said there will not be an end to the Halo story yet (as most of you probably know).

Also, they havse said they will be going in the direction of CE. No more ODST spinoffs or side stories. I was just wondering how you all feel about them continuing Halo?

I personally am really excited about it. Frank O'conner (known as Frankie around Bungie)is now the director of the Halo franchise at 343i. Since he was the write for H2 and H3, I have a lot of faith in the upcoming game(s) from 343. Also, as most of you probably know, a few more from the original Bungie team are now at 343.

How do you feel about 343 taking over Halo instead of Bungie?

  • 03.26.2011 10:36 PM PDT

Halo 2 for Life!

Are you a 343 representive lol.

343 is acting like Microsoft because they are a part of Microsoft.

I think I've described wishing for Halo 2 back is like wishing on a black hole with Microsoft in charge were as it would be like wishing on a star if Bungie was in control.

You can't make Bungie from a few X Bungie employees... I dont think many are fooled.

Bungies Halo 2 rules, 343 Halo 2 has a lot to proove if it even exist. The same could be said for Halo CE. We can only hope they keep them the same and only change features like online co-op and more levels and maps. They shouldn't change the gameplay or glitches (unless it's removing stand bye or triple and double shots, those I would remove), it should also add sword flying back.

  • 03.26.2011 10:49 PM PDT

Halo 2 will always be remembered..........


Posted by: totallymassive
Are you a 343 representive lol.

343 is acting like Microsoft because they are a part of Microsoft.

I think I've described wishing for Halo 2 back is like wishing on a black hole with Microsoft in charge were as it would be like wishing on a star if Bungie was in control.

You can't make Bungie from a few X Bungie employees... I dont think many are fooled.

Bungies Halo 2 rules, 343 Halo 2 has a lot to proove if it even exist. The same could be said for Halo CE. We can only hope they keep them the same and only change features like online co-op and more levels and maps. They shouldn't change the gameplay or glitches (unless it's removing stand bye or triple and double shots, those I would remove), it should also add sword flying back.


I wish I, in anyway, worked for them. hah.

But I see where you are coming from. I just hope Microsoft, though they are together, will leave 343 alone on this one. As they have said one of their goals is to listen to the community. According to their website, it seems like they need some more to complete the team though.

I just have a good feeling they will be "going back to the basics" of CE and H2. Which is very good news to me. I also agree that they should keep some of the glitches and add co op....I would be happy with the original H2 maps lol.

I just have a good feeling it is going to have the same feel as CE just polished up a bit and some nice features (co op, updated playlists, forge, theater, etc).

  • 03.26.2011 11:06 PM PDT
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halo 2 still the best game in the series. long live halo 2.

Dam, I miss the old days playing halo 2 with my old brothers in arms. Thank you my old friends for giving me this account, I shall continue our legacy.

Its too early to tell. They could fail or succeed, time will tell. I"ll reserve my judgment about the company until after they release a game.

[Edited on 03.26.2011 11:15 PM PDT]

  • 03.26.2011 11:15 PM PDT

Halo 2 will always be remembered..........


Posted by: JB 199
Its too early to tell. They could fail or succeed, time will tell. I"ll reserve my judgment about the company until after they release a game.


True, I just wish they would announce something besides what they will work on.

  • 03.26.2011 11:25 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

Posted by: SOG Wages
Also, they havse said they will be going in the direction of CE. No more ODST spinoffs or side stories. I was just wondering how you all feel about them continuing Halo?
You cannot recreate the classics. I seriously think that the halo series should end at reach. It started with Bungie and it should go out with Bungie. The only logical thing that should happen is having Combat Evolved and H2 with online multiplayer through the Xbox Live Arcade.

  • 03.26.2011 11:51 PM PDT

Posted by: HiredN00bs
Arrogant hyperbolic exclamations of woe? Seems like a normal day for Halo/Bungie.net.


Posted by: JB 199
Its too early to tell. They could fail or succeed, time will tell. I"ll reserve my judgment about the company until after they release a game.


This. I also find it funny how people were bashing 343 before and now that some idiot spread the rumor that they have -blam!-loads of ex-Halo 2 / CE people they are being hailed like no other.

The whole stupidity of this is, that when they'll release the new Halo (I hope CA will work on it too), loads of people will start bashing them and demand Bungie back. Not saying their game will be bad, but there will always be haters who think they are the majority.

"LOL Halo 4 sucks. The MPS is so OP. Reach was way better, back when Bloom and Armor Lock actually worked and were fun"

  • 03.27.2011 4:17 AM PDT

This is the average H2 Fanboy.
Xfire: JacobGRocks.
50 in H2/H3? Great, but you still fail at this.

Which is so true about Halo 2 as well. Look at the old posts, and you will see the same bashers as today.

  • 03.27.2011 6:22 AM PDT

Halo 2 will always be remembered..........

I don't bash the games. I find all the Halo games fun. They each have their flaws of their own, but I enjoy each of them.

I just like the idea of them attempting to going towards Halo CE style.

But, yes, of course people will bash it and tell 343 to "fix" the game.

  • 03.27.2011 4:49 PM PDT

Halo 2 for Life!

H2 style MP rules, I can't say the same for CE or any other halo for that matter.

H1's story is perfect and H2's MP is perfect, maybe it was something to do with the new 360 system that ruined Halo games forever as nothing was any good about H3 or Hreach to me. They were just plain bad.

[Edited on 03.27.2011 4:56 PM PDT]

  • 03.27.2011 4:56 PM PDT

I have to admit 343 has a lot to prove they have not made a single game and if I would have to guess thier ce centered game will be the in between story of ce and halo 2 which is the halo first strike book.

  • 03.27.2011 5:42 PM PDT

I like Call of Duty and Gears of War, AND Halo. Why must everyone else like only one or the other?


Posted by: JB 199
Its too early to tell. They could fail or succeed, time will tell. I"ll reserve my judgment about the company until after they release a game.

Indeed. I look forward to seeing what 343i comes up with. Given my major disappointment with Reach's campaign I am glad to see a different studio take the reins from Bungie. Hopefully whatever 343i comes out with won't break long established Halo lore, but we shall see.

  • 03.27.2011 8:31 PM PDT