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[[Peter Jackson]], with his recently-formed [[Wingnut Interactive]], is creating a game set in the ''[[Halo]]'' universe, in partnership with [[Bungie Studios]]. The game is  to be a "new chapter" and a "new trilogy" in the Halo story and is slated to feature a new way of playing games.  
[[Peter Jackson]], with his recently-formed [[Wingnut Interactive]], is creating a game set in the ''[[Halo]]'' universe, in partnership with [[Bungie Studios]]. The game is  to be a "new chapter" and a "new trilogy" in the Halo story and is slated to feature a new way of playing games.  


In UK [[Xbox 360]] magazine ''Xbox World 360'', it was speculated that the game will be more of an 'interactive movie', where some parts will be semi-playable, and certain decisions will lead to different outcomes that you then have to watch play out. It has also been stated that it will delve into [[Master Chief]]'s backstory, set for a release in late 2008. Bungie will likely provide supervision.<ref>Xbox World 360 Issue 61</ref>
In UK [[Xbox 360]] magazine ''Xbox World 360'', it was speculated that the game will be more  
== of an 'interactive movie', where some parts will be semi-playable, and certain decisions will lead to different outcomes that you then have to watch play out. It has also been stated that it will delve into [[Master Chief]]'s backstory, set for a release in late 2008. Bungie will likely provide supervision.<ref>Xbox World 360 Issue 61</ref>


It was confirmed by Shane Kim at GDC 07 that the project was an episodic title. According to Microsoft, Bungie and Jackson ''are'' planning two episodic series for the Xbox 360. These games appear to be in a downloadable format. Microsoft went on to say that the game is now in the development phase.<ref>[http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13030 Industry News March 7, 2007]</ref>
FUCKING GAYTARDED
 
It has been rumoured that a preview of Halo: Chronicles will ship with [[Halo Wars]]<ref> http://softrockhallelujah.blogspot.com/2008/01/january-third-things.html </ref>.
 
== Peter Jackson ==


Peter Jackson, who was formerly producing a [[Halo Movie|movie based on Halo]], had this to say about the New Project:
Peter Jackson, who was formerly producing a [[Halo Movie|movie based on Halo]], had this to say about the New Project:
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''"Technology is at a point where we can blend a lot of film storytelling with interactive entertainment...the series would not be for hard-core gamers.''}}
''"Technology is at a point where we can blend a lot of film storytelling with interactive entertainment...the series would not be for hard-core gamers.''}}
::--Peter Jackson<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5381654.stm BBC Article 9/27/2006]</ref>
::--Peter Jackson<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5381654.stm BBC Article 9/27/2006]</ref> ==
 


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 21:43, March 19, 2008

Template:Game Info Box Halo: Chronicles is an episodic project that was announced at Microsoft's Xbox show, X06.

Background

Peter Jackson, with his recently-formed Wingnut Interactive, is creating a game set in the Halo universe, in partnership with Bungie Studios. The game is to be a "new chapter" and a "new trilogy" in the Halo story and is slated to feature a new way of playing games.

In UK Xbox 360 magazine Xbox World 360, it was speculated that the game will be more == of an 'interactive movie', where some parts will be semi-playable, and certain decisions will lead to different outcomes that you then have to watch play out. It has also been stated that it will delve into Master Chief's backstory, set for a release in late 2008. Bungie will likely provide supervision.[1]

FUCKING GAYTARDED

Peter Jackson, who was formerly producing a movie based on Halo, had this to say about the New Project:

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--Peter Jackson[2] ==


Trivia

  • They also stated in the same issue that they believed the game would retail for half the cost of a normal Xbox 360 title.
  • In the 2007 September 20 Bungie Podcast, Joseph Staten accidentally confirmed that it is being codenamed "Chronicles".

Sources

  1. ^ Xbox World 360 Issue 61
  2. ^ BBC Article 9/27/2006