Editing Halo Channel
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision | Your text | ||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ | {{Era|RW}} | ||
{{Game | |||
{{Game Infobox | |||
|name= ''Halo Channel'' | |name= ''Halo Channel'' | ||
|image=[[File:Halo Channel logo.jpeg|300px]] | |image=[[File:Halo Channel logo.jpeg|300px]] | ||
|developer= [[Microsoft|Microsoft Studios]] | |developer= [[Microsoft|Microsoft Studios]] | ||
|publisher= | |publisher= | ||
|platform= [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]] | |platform= [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Xbox One]], [[Wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]], [[Wikipedia:iOS|iOS]] | ||
|releasedate=[[2014|November 11, 2014]] | |releasedate=[[2014|November 11, 2014]] | ||
|rating= | |rating= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|This is your home for Halo.|Halo Channel tagline}} | {{Quote|This is your home for Halo.|Halo Channel tagline}} | ||
The '''Halo Channel''' | The '''Halo Channel''' is a ''Halo'' multimedia hub available on [[Xbox One]], [[Microsoft]] Windows, Android and iOS. A spiritual successor to the [[Halo Waypoint]] app on the [[Xbox 360]], the Halo Channel contains original content, interactive features, and unlockable content for its users.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-channel-revealed-at-gamescom '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo Channel Revealed at Gamescom'']</ref> Original programming and entertainment, such as ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'', are available to all users. The Halo Channel also provides the latest ''Halo''-related news and live events, such as eSports broadcasts. Additionally, players can access any ''Halo'' game that they own through the Halo Channel.<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/halo-channel '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo Channel'']</ref> A version for the Windows Phone 8.1 is in development.<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2014/08/gamescom-the-halo-channel-reveal '''Xbox.com''': ''gamescom 2014: Introducing the Halo Channel, Your New Home for All Things Halo'']</ref> It was first introduced at [[Wikipedia:Gamescom#Gamescom 2014|Gamescom 2014]].<ref name="premiere">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0XgIEQ8NR8 '''YouTube''': ''Halo Channel Premiere'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:HaloChannel - Menu.jpg|thumb|250px|The Halo Channel menu.]] | [[File:HaloChannel - Menu.jpg|thumb|250px|The Halo Channel menu.]] | ||
The Halo Channel | The Halo Channel allows its users to watch ''Halo'' content, including original programs such as ''[[Halo Legends]]'', ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'', or the upcoming [[Halo: The Television Series|television series by Stephen Spielberg]].<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-channel-and-halo-5-beta-dates-revealed-at-gam/1100-6421662/ '''Gamespot''': ''Halo Channel and Halo 5 Beta Dates Revealed at Gamescom'']</ref> It also hosts the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]''. Before watching an episode, the Halo Channel provides episode summaries, scenes from the episode, or access to the Halo Encyclopedia for its users. The Halo Channel gives viewers behind the scene looks and videos relating to the creation or bloopers of original ''Halo'' programming. Users can create playlists of their favorite scenes or episodes from original ''Halo'' programming. Users also have the ability to rate or share scenes from ''Nightfall'' or ''Forward Unto Dawn''.<ref name="premiere"/> | ||
The | Beginning with ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', all Halo Channel users can launch any ''Halo'' games from the program or begin any level they choose. Users can seamlessly join friends in any ''Halo'' game for the [[Xbox One]].<ref name="twitch">[http://www.twitch.tv/xbox/b/557319887 '''Twitch''': ''Xbox Gamescom Media briefing'']</ref> The "Halo Encyclopedia" offers information and content relating to the games or videos the user is watching.<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="premiere"/> Featured videos are also shown on the Halo Channel.<ref name="twitch"/> Users are given statuses and alerts of events, premieres, and news relating to ''Halo'' events, to which they have the option to view or ignore it. Users also have the option to pre-order upcoming ''Halo'' games or download ''Halo'' media from the Xbox One store, such as the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''. The Halo Channel can be accessed from ''The Master Chief Collection'' by the "Extras" tab in the main menu.<ref name="premiere"/> | ||
==Community== | ==Community== | ||
[[File:HaloChannel - Community.jpg|thumb|250px|Community streaming with the Halo Channel.]] | [[File:HaloChannel - Community.jpg|thumb|250px|Community streaming with the Halo Channel.]] | ||
The Halo Channel | The Halo Channel allows its users to connect with other ''Halo'' players and the community with ease. Users can connect with friends through social media, and share their favorite ''Halo'' moments or content. With [[343 Industries]]' new partnership with [[Wikipedia:Twitch (website)|Twitch]], the Halo Channel allows its viewers to watch ''Halo'' matches, competitions, broadcasts, or follow other players. Twitch integration allows players to stream competitive multiplayer matches, speedruns, or simple playthroughs of the campaign. Viewers can monitor players in real-time while the Halo Channel displays statistics and data relating to ongoing matches. Users can also participate in interactive community polls and trivia challenges relating to the ''Halo'' universe.<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="twitch"/> With the Halo Channel, users can access Twitter or [[Halo Waypoint]]. Twitter integration gives the users of the Halo Channel the ability to tweet during ongoing games or favorite the tweets of friends.<ref name="premiere"/> | ||
===The Bulletin=== | ===The Bulletin=== | ||
The Bulletin was a community news feature connected to the Halo Channel that replaced the [[Halo Bulletin]]. It featured news articles, community spotlights, consumer products, and updates relating to ''Halo'' games. Members of the community were able to vote for which weapon they wish to be featured in a weapon breakdown in upcoming episodes of The Bulletin. | The Bulletin was a community news feature connected to the Halo Channel that replaced the [[Halo Bulletin]]. It featured news articles, community spotlights, consumer products, and updates relating to ''Halo'' games. Members of the community were able to vote for which weapon they wish to be featured in a weapon breakdown in upcoming episodes of The Bulletin.<ref name="premiere"/> Episodes of The Bulletin aired weekly. Videos and machinima created by [[Rooster Teeth]], such as [[Red vs. Blue]], were also shown on The Bulletin.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB6cAaacIwk&list=UUi3C2FXS0lp7oYVbGKTg2qA '''YouTube''': ''Halo @ Gamescom 2014 - Day 2'']</ref> 24 episodes, running from November 6, 2014 to September 11, 2015, were produced before it was unexpectedly replaced by the [[Halo Community Update]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-1-31-15 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Intro to Halo Community Update'']</ref> | ||
==Halo Encyclopedia== | ==Halo Encyclopedia== | ||
[[File:HaloChannel - Encyclopedia.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Jameson Locke]]'s Encyclopedia entry.]] | [[File:HaloChannel - Encyclopedia.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Jameson Locke]]'s Encyclopedia entry.]] | ||
The Halo Encyclopedia integration feature | The Halo Encyclopedia integration feature allows users to learn about additional information about the scene they are currently watching. In addition, it contains information on the characters, locations, weapons, vehicles, and technology relating to the ''Halo'' programming or the ''Halo'' game the user is currently watching or playing.<ref name="waypoint"/> The Halo Encyclopedia was created to allow Halo Channel users to accessibly explore the ''Halo'' universe.<ref name="twitch"/> For characters, the Halo Encyclopedia provides a character summary, their biography, and facts such as date of birth or homeworld.<ref name="premiere"/> | ||
==Unlockable content== | ==Unlockable content== | ||
[[File:HaloChannel - Rewards.jpg|thumb|250px|Halo Channel's awards screen.]] | [[File:HaloChannel - Rewards.jpg|thumb|250px|Halo Channel's awards screen.]] | ||
Halo Channel users | Halo Channel users can unlock rewards through unknown means from ''Halo'' live-action programming. Rewards can also be unlocked by participating in community interactive polls or trivia games relating to the ''Halo'' universe. Some of the unlocks can be used to upcoming ''Halo'' games, including ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
Each scene | Each scene has a certain amount of unlockable awards. Some rewards are unlocked through the completion of challenges. Some of these rewards can be used in ''Halo'' games. For example, after completing five challenges relating to ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'', a [[skull]] for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' is unlocked for use in the game's campaign. The skull, Swarm, causes [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] to do double damage and have triple health. After progressing in a original ''Halo'' program, a "Second Story" is unlocked. The Second Story gives viewers canon videos that were not included with the original series. For example, a Second Story entitled "SV-03: Confronting His Loss" features [[Thomas Lasky]] struggling to confront the death of his brother, [[Cadmon Lasky|Cadmon]].<ref name="premiere"/> The third episode of ''Halo: Nightfall'' contains two out of eight rewards and four Second Stories. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HaloChannel - MenuOverview.jpg|Halo Channel's menu | |||
File:HaloChannel - MenuOverview.jpg|Halo Channel's menu | |||
File:HaloChannel - EpisodeOverview.jpg|Halo Channel's episode overview. | File:HaloChannel - EpisodeOverview.jpg|Halo Channel's episode overview. | ||
File:HaloChannel - SceneOverview.jpg|Halo Channel's scene overview feature. | File:HaloChannel - SceneOverview.jpg|Halo Channel's scene overview feature. | ||
File:HaloChannel - Twitter.jpg|An example of Twitter integration with Halo Channel. | File:HaloChannel - Twitter.jpg|An example of Twitter integration with Halo Channel. | ||
File:HaloChannel - Survey.jpg|A community video, featuring | File:HaloChannel - Survey.jpg|A community video, featuring a interactive survey. | ||
File:HaloChannelPromo.jpg|thumb|330px|A promotional image. | File:HaloChannelPromo.jpg|thumb|330px|A promotional image. | ||
File:Halo_Channel_CAS.png|Halo Channel graphic. | File:Halo_Channel_CAS.png|Halo Channel graphic. | ||
Line 54: | Line 53: | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{ | <references/> | ||
{{Halo Games}} | |||
[[Category:Xbox Live]] | [[Category:Xbox Live]] |