Joseph Staten
@joestaten
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Writer and Creative Director. Building a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP.
Seattle
Joined January 2014
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I'm thrilled to join @Halo to help them ship Halo Infinite. As the project lead for the Infinite Campaign, I will be supporting the team's existing, great leaders and empowering them to do their best work.
In this week's Community Update, we discuss #HaloInfinite news, touch on Halo 3: ODST flighting, outline Halo 5's calendar for September, and much more. Be sure to give it a read!
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It's officially 12:01 AM PST 11/15. Exactly 20 years ago, I was standing inside my local video game store, watching the first person in a long line of happy fans purchase their copy of Halo: CE. And what a ride it's been since then. Happy #Halo 20th Anniversary, Spartans.💚.
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Hey folks, I am indeed leaving Microsoft. I'll have more info to share soon, but for now, I'd just like to thank all my @Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and support as I embark on a new adventure.
Halo Infinite's head of creative Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft, the company has confirmed to IGN.
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15 years… A lot of heart from a lot of great people went into this game. Feet first, always, troopers.
Fifteen years ago, Halo 3: ODST players dropped feet first into hell as Rookies, on a mission to find Alpha-Nine. Check out this 15th Anniversary trailer:
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Hey folks. In November, I said we'd have a #HaloInfinite update on our Seasonal roadmap, Co-Op, and Forge in January. We need more time to finalize our plans so what we share is something you can rely on. This work is my top priority, and we'll have an update as soon as we can.
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Hey folks, right now I’m 100% focused on helping people who lost their jobs find great new ones. The outpouring of support from other studios has been amazing. Please, keep it coming. If you’d like a reference for someone you’re considering, my DMs are open. 💚.
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We're looking very closely at Battle Pass progression in the #HaloInfinite beta. Please keep the feedback coming. We can't do our jobs without it.❤️.
Thank you to everyone who has jumped into the #HaloInfintie beta so far! FYI the team is looking at Battle Pass progression and gathering data from yesterday's sessions and we'll share updates as we have them. Please continue to share feedback and raise flags as you see them. 1/3.
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Hey folks, heads up: we unintentionally included a small number of #HaloInfinite campaign files in the tech preview build. Unfortunately, these files contain spoilers. 1/2.
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My holiday vacation is over. Time to jump back in. I'm fired up to help make 2022 the best year for @Halo ever.
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I’m happy to confirm @Halo veteran Paul Bertone has joined the team as Studio Technical Design Director. Paul and I met in 1999, back in Bungie’s Chicago days, and then shipped Halo 1-3, ODST and Reach together. I’m thrilled to have Paul help lead the future of #HaloInfinite.
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With only 4 weeks to go until the launch of #HaloInfinite and the 20th anniversary of @Halo, each week, I thought I'd share a different early memory and behind-the-scenes story from Halo: CE development, starting with this screenshot. 1/8
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Halo 3: ODST remains the highlight of my game development career. And it's an example of why I love the @Halo universe: it's a place where we can tell countless different kinds of stories. I would love to do something like ODST again someday. #PrepareToDrop.
It's been 13 years since we became the desperate measures. Happy Birthday Halo 3: ODST. Who is your favorite Alpha Nine squad member?
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"There are those who said this day would never come. " But fortunately, it has! Fresh batch of @Halo Infinite news and screenshots today. Thanks for all your passion and patience, folks. We're taking the time to do this game right.
As 343 Day draws to a close, we're excited to offer a closer look at Halo Infinite development and share our updated launch window of Fall 2021. Read more in the first Inside Infinite:
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My 19-year old son is home from college and using my Xbox account to play #HaloInfinite. In other news, I just became much, much better at Tactical Slayer.
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It’s great to see the positive reviews for #HaloInfinite. But here’s what I love most about today:. 9am bug triage kicked off as usual. The same dedicated and passionate people just kept working to make the game even better. It’s a great day. But we’re just getting started. 💚.
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Leaks like this are painful for the dev team and can ruin the campaign experience for everyone. So please, keep you eyes peeled for spoilers and don't spread them if you see them.❤️ 2/2.
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We are mean and very, very green for December 8th. Huge moment for the @Halo team and Halo fans. Even better, we're just getting started. #HaloInfinite.
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Bonnie, I am forever grateful to you for you inviting me back to @Halo. You will always be a part of this hopeful and heroic universe we love. Once a Spartan, always a Spartan! I wish you and your family all the best. 💚.
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So today, I'm thrilled to announce that I've joined @Netflix Games as Creative Director for a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP. Let's go! 2/2.
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Less than three hours until launch. The Banished were only expecting one Spartan. Boy, are they going to be surprised when they get hit by MILLIONS of them. #HaloInfinite
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“Wake me, when you need me. And ideally at 6am PST tomorrow.”.
Prepare to battle against the Banished. Join us at 6AM PT Monday, October 25, for a special #HaloInfinite campaign gameplay overview. 🎥
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Hey Spartans, this week has been bumpy. That definitely wasn't our goal. We are indeed taking your feedback to heart, especially regarding map jumps and speedrunning. We're reviewing options and will have more news to come. 💚.
Let's talk #HaloInfinite Season 2!.For the Interference Event, Last Spartan Standing challenges should now be tracking more accurately and helping you earn rewards. There may be a delay if you leave early, but all progress should count once the match finishes in the background.
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I love ending the week tired but also full of excitement. There's so much great work happening in the studio right now.
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Can confirm.
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Excited for all of you to experience Halo Infinite Season 3. The team worked incredibly hard to bring it together. #EchoesWithin.
Halo Infinite’s Season 3: Echoes Within drops on March 7!. Join the fight with a new 100-tier Battle Pass and experience new maps, a new mode, and an update for your arsenal!. #HaloEchoesWithin
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12 years ago, we went feet first into hell for the very first time. Happy Birthday, Halo 3: ODST!
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The #HaloInfinite great journey continues. When we can make quick, targeted changes, we absolutely will. We know other changes are needed, but these will take more time. Thanks for the patience and support. And we hope you keep having fun!.
When we made our initial change to progression, which added Daily "Play 1 Game" Challenges, updated Weekly Challenges, and doubled the duration of 2XP Boosts, we promised that we'd monitor the data and make additional changes if needed. Now, it's time to follow up on that.
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Jumped back into Elden Ring last night. In an effort to combine gaming with exercise, I decided to do 20 push up every time I died. I ended up doing… a lot of push ups.
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“Oh, I like it.” And we hope all of you do too. So much passion and hard work by the team to make #HaloInfinite shine. December 8th, here we come!.
Prepare to begin your Spartan journey. Take a look at #HaloInfinite's campaign gameplay overview, right now:
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I can’t wait for all of you to play the #HaloInfinite mission where your primary objective is to have a calm and reasonable conversation with Escharum about the benefits of peaceful coexistence. Oh, wait. I mean the exact opposite of that.
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So much hard work by the @Halo Infinite team to get us to this point--and we're not done yet! Hope you enjoy. ♥️.
In this month's Inside Infinite, we take a closer look at the development of Zeta Halo and, how it's being brought to life for our campaign. Join us as we sit down with some members of the Halo Infinite development team to learn more. 🌌
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20 million players. 20 years of #Halo. That’s an amazing way to mark a milestone. 💚.
With over 20 million Spartans joining us so far, we’re thrilled to announce that #HaloInfinite is the biggest launch in Halo franchise history!. Thank you, everyone, for joining us on the next step in this great journey.
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The first #HaloInfinite event, “Fracture: Tenrai,” begins next week! Event passes are filled with unique customization items and other rewards—and are free to all players, regardless if you’ve purchased the Season 1 battle pass or not.
Events with free content are an integral part of #HaloInfinite’s MP seasons - and, with our 20th Anniversary event wrapping on Monday, Nov. 22, we wanted to look ahead at what’s to come. Draw your blades for Fracture: Tenrai, arriving next week! (And that's just for starters.)
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From the expanded sandbox, bots and personal AI, millions of ways to customize your Spartan hero, to battle passes that never expire—there’s a lot more to learn and love about #HaloInfinite multiplayer.
Tune in as the team at 343 Industries shares more about the #HaloInfinite free-to-play multiplayer experience. Learn about the sandbox, Academy, bots, customization, and what they're focusing on for launch. 🎥
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"Attention, human blockheads. You may have seen footage of Spartans covered in Sangheili blood. Don't you believe it! Truth is, Spartans LOVE raspberry jam and are colossal dunces who ALWAYS forget to remove their helmets before stuffing their faces with sandwiches!" .- Glibnub
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Halo 3: ODST will officially arrive on PC as a part of the Master Chief Collection, on September 22nd. Suit up, strap in, and prepare to return to New Mombassa.
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Let’s goooo! Arena, Big Team Battle and more. The next #HaloInfinite flight starts September 24th!.
The next #HaloInfinite multiplayer preview is targeted to arrive on Sept. 24! All fully registered Halo Insider profiles as of Sept. 13 are eligible to participate. Don’t miss out! Head to get your profile fully filled out, then prepare for takeoff.
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Thanks, folks. We really appreciate the feedback on Battle Pass progression in the #HaloInfinite MP beta. Changes are hot and ready to drop! Please read the full thread from @Unyshek for details.
To address the feedback on Battle Pass progression we will be making targeted tunings to our model later this week. To start, we'll be adding "Play 1 Game" challenges to help make sure you consistently progress through the Battle Pass by playing matches the way you want.
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In my work life, there's nothing I love more than collaborating with others to build worlds filled with iconic characters, deep mysteries, and endless adventures. 1/2.
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This is going to be a interesting day in the @Halo writer’s room.
I present to you: Megan Thee Stallion and Master Chief at Twitchcon 2022
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Sometimes honest conversations are tough conversations. Thank you for your patience and your passion. We're committed to only shipping features when they're ready--and to making sure all of you have a great #HaloInfinite experience on all platforms this holiday.
Join members of the #HaloInfinite team for a discussion on key takeaways from the recent Multiplayer Technical Preview, updates on the game’s overall development, and what to expect at launch. ▶️
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One. More. Sleep.
No wonder people have written songs about Tomorrow. One day until the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. #XboxBethesda. Tune in at 10am PT:
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Daughter: “Dad, I need a quick summary of why WWI began.”. Me: (blows dust off graduate degree) “Well, let’s start with the theory of offense/defense dominance…”. Cut to: 1 hour later. Me: “…And that’s why the League of Nations was doomed to failure!”. Daughter: “You a nerd.”.
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New Mombasa at night? Sold! 😉.
As part of our month-long exclusive coverage, IGN can exclusively reveal a new Halo Infinite multiplayer map called 'Streets,' a small, asymmetric arena map!. 343's lead multiplayer level designer Cayle George takes us on a walking tour:
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The best part of every #Halo game is when it leaves our hands. and lands in yours. Can't wait to see the awesome things all of you come up with.
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Glad this clip is out for all to see. To clarify one thing I said: “engine” was my metaphor for the whole #HaloInfiniteMP live service. That engine is revving—and we’re very excited to share Season 2 details soon.
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HUGE thank you to everyone who jumped into the #HaloInfinite tech preview to crush bots, log bugs, and hopefully have a lot of fun along the way.
As of 10AM PT today the #HaloInfinite tech preview has concluded. To all the Spartans that hopped in, thank you for joining us in this crucial phase of testing! We couldn't have done it without you. Join future flights by registering to be a Halo Insider:
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Your personal Spartan journey begins this holiday. #HaloInfinite multiplayer is back and better than ever.
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Very proud of all the work the team has done to launch Season 3, and I’m excited as a @Halo fan to see what’s coming next.
Halo Infinite’s Season 3: Echoes Within is now live! . Get ready to jump into:. 🏜️ Oasis (BTB).🏔️ Cliffhanger (Arena) .🌉 Chasm (Arena) .🦝 M392 Bandit.😶🌫️ Shroud Screen.✨ Customization.📩 100-tier Battle Pass.🔥 and more!. ️. #HaloEchoesWithin
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ODST difficulty level bots are now active in the #HaloInfinite flight. Time to step it up, Spartans!
Well done, Spartans! You collectively slayed over 1.2M Bots during the first day of the #HaloInfinite technical preview. Congratulations to our top slayers of the day!. Ready yourselves: ODST difficulty bots and a new map, Recharge, are now available for testing.
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Beautiful day of flying to one of my favorite places in the world. A perfect place to sit and ponder the infinite… And yes, I mean that one too.
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Set yer alarms, folks! More #HaloInfinite multiplayer info and gameplay footage drops tomorrow.
Tomorrow, prepare to take a deeper look at the multiplayer experience for #HaloInfinite - and hear about it directly from the team that's hard at work on it. Stay tuned for the premiere tomorrow morning at 8AM PT. We'll see you there. ▶️
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OK, watching some of you play #HaloInfinite today, I think we need to activate the Spartan-difficulty chickens on Bazaar. #NewMombasaChickenDefenseForce
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EXT. ZETA HALO - SECONDS AGO. High on a cliff, Joseph counter-snipes 3 Jackals on Legendary difficulty. JOSEPH: Hah-hah, I'm the best!. Joseph leaps onto the objective, not seeing 2 Hunters hiding at the base of the cliff. HUNTERS: Hah-HAH, you're not. Joseph dies (laughing).
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We have more anti-cheat measures in the pipeline. In the meantime, please use this link to report bad actors. The banhammer is unlimbered and ready for action.
Let's talk about cheating!.Unfortunately, cheating is a natural part of supporting a F2P PC game and it's one we anticipated. It'll never go away entirely, but we're prepared and committed to releasing consistent improvements to our game’s systems and taking action on bad actors.
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Yesterday, the @Halo team gathered together to talk about the Winter Update and beyond. By far, it was the most people I’d seen in the office since joining the team. Super energizing to all be together again… even though I got absolutely trounced in the FFA tournament.
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This month's #HaloInfinite update is truly. S U P E R U L T R A W I D E.
Crossplay, super ultrawide, triple keybinds, and so much more - #HaloInfinite on PC is being built from the ground up with the platform's strengths in mind. Read about the team's vision and what PC players can expect in our latest Inside Infinite. ⌨️
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A sad start to 2023. Our feathered friend for more than 14 years, Lucky, died this afternoon. She was sweet and snuggly and brightened our home every day. May her beak be ever-filled with diced papaya and her eyes forever flashing in flight! We’ll miss her dearly.
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Thanks for your patience, folks. We've got great things cooking, including #HaloInfiniteMP Season 2, which is officially named "Lone Wolves."🐺.
In our latest #HaloInfinite Update, we share insights into what the team is currently focused on, outline what's at the top of our priority list, and reveal new details on what's coming with Season 2. 🎮
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See you on the battlefield this holiday, Spartans! Hope you enjoyed today's #HaloInfinite campaign update and multiplayer reveal. Can't wait for all of you to play!.
Welcome back, Spartans. Take your very first look at the free-to-play multiplayer experience for #HaloInfinite, coming to Xbox and PC this holiday. 🚨
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I tend to jump between cores. But I'm feeling pretty settled into this Spartan look going into tomorrow's update. #ReadyToDrop
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Book those sick days now, Spartans. The most wide-open and adventure-filled #MasterChief story launches December 8th. We can't wait for you to experience #HaloInfinite's heroic and heartfelt campaign.
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. #HaloInfinite launching December 8, 2021. ♾️
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We always have room for another wolf. Season 2 of #HaloInfinite is coming soon!.
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Also @Franklez promised me unlimited food-nipple access, so how could I refuse?. All kidding aside, please don’t expect to hear much from me. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do. But I’m honored to have this opportunity and will of course #KeepItClean.
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In the office today for a meeting, and saw this @DarkHorseComics model for the first time. ONI Prowlers are very slick. And dare I say… underutilized in Halo games.
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Tomorrow, we’re going live with the first look at #HaloInfinite’s upcoming technical preview! Hear directly from the team about what’s in store, and how you’ll get in if you’re selected. 🕙 Wednesday, July 28th @ 2PM PT.📺🟣: 📺🔴:
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The way that Arrowhead is managing their game continues to be amazing.
MAJOR ORDER: All Helldivers are called to liberate Tien Kwan immediately!
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It’s been a wild ride. But now, let’s go play! #HaloInfinite
In honor of Halo's 20th anniversary, your Spartan journey officially begins today. Dive into Season 1 of #HaloInfinite, in the multiplayer beta starting today on Xbox and PC!. 🎁 📄
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You know the music. Time to dance. #Halo.
From the Grappleshot to the Warthog, the Sandbox Team is responsible for creating the tools you'll use in Halo Infinite. In 2021's inaugural Inside Infinite, we sat down with them to learn more about their development process. 🖼️
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Big love to this incredibly fine group of humans. 💚.
343 #HaloInfinite ship party in our parking garage--nothing but the best for 343. A toast to the leaders of 343 @bergerroyale @ske7ch @k_wolfkill @EVeeDub @the_real_baron @joestaten @BryanKoski @Tokeiitous with @franklez and @RobSemsey missing as getting donuts at the donut wall
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This may be the best halftime entertainment, ever.
Spartans, we’ll see you during halftime at the AFC Championship Game tomorrow on @CBS and @ParamountPlus. #HaloTheSeries
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Xbox is committed to our journey for inclusion in every aspect of gaming. We hold all teams to this commitment. We’re looking forward to extending our culture of proactive inclusion to the great teams across Activision Blizzard.
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1:37am. Finally cracked a script writing problem that’s had me puzzled for two days. Exhausted. But feels so good. #WritingIsRewriting.
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Rest up, Spartans. Because tomorrow… we fight. #HaloInfinite.
Lots of questions about the Halo Infinite tech preview!.📺 You can stream and make content.⏱️ It will drop later tomorrow afternoon. Get some sleep!.📥 Download instructions will arrive tomorrow when everything goes live. For more details, read this awesome article!.
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Truly, testers and release managers are the unsung heroes of game development. Please join me in singing their praises tonight--in #Halo monk chant, of course!.
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I shall begin my own personal Spartan journey… by taking off all this face makeup. Seriously, thanks @geoffkeighley for having #HaloInfinite on the show. December 8th is gonna be great.
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The most important story in the #Halo universe is every player's own personal story. This was true when we started back in 2001 and it's even more true today.
In their efforts to connect you more with your Spartan's journey than ever before, the Waypoint and Live Teams have been hard at work building your new virtual home away from home. Learn more, in this month's edition of Inside Infinite. 🖥
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So many great @Halo memories. Here’s to another 20 years of hope, heroism, and epic adventures. I think we’re #JustGettingStarted.
This year we celebrate 20 years of @Halo, @Xbox, and the great journey we’ve shared together with our global community. Cheers to you, Spartans - here’s to finishing even more fights!🥂. 🎖
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"Attention, human idiots. There are no towers in any of these places. You should not follow these instructions--and ABSOLUTELY not mess with any Banished stuff. It's very expensive! And, uh, I'm financially responsible for it. Yours in truth, #Glibnub.".
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@leslee_annsh Honestly, Grunt humor is in no small part a reaction to me getting completely burned out back in Halo: CE days writing dozens of different ways to say lines like "I am throwing a grenade." At some point, purely out of desperation, I started writing stuff that made me laugh.
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When your teenage daughter volunteers to take a “fun” photo of you at the beach.
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We’re on the journey together, Spartans. More changes for the better—and more to come as you keep playing and we keep listening and learning. Also, knowing how much @franklez loves Tactical Slayer, no one needs to get him a holiday gift now. His wish has been granted.
Let's talk about Halo Infinite playlists!.We've been reading your feedback, and we're working on plans to add Fiesta, Tactical Slayer (SWAT), and Free-For-All playlists as we speak. They won't land by Dec 8, but the team is pushing to get them in before the end of year 👊.
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Showtime's Halo TV series has officially recast its Cortana, bringing in @jentaylortown – who played Cortana in every mainline Halo game.
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Current status: on the #HaloInfinite Entrenched grind. With 50-year old reflexes, it's all about the meelee clutch/crutch. 🤗
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We’re on this #HaloInfinite journey together, folks. Thanks for all your feedback.
The #HaloInfinite Tech Preview may have ended, but your input lives on. In our first Outcomes report, the team acknowledges and responds directly to community feedback surrounding the flight. 🤝
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The great thing about my son working a summer job in a coffee shop that also serves donuts is that I eat a donut almost every day which now that I type it clearly is not great for my heart but I’m going to keep eating the donuts because I greatly love my son giving them to me.
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I’ll be the orange kind with the Grunt emblem rushing for the Needler.
Your Spartan's journey will be at the core of the #HaloInfinite multiplayer experience. What kind of Spartan will you be?. Sign-up to become a Halo Insider and be ready once multiplayer technical previews begin later this summer:
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