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'''Halo Fest''' was an event held by [[343 Industries]] to celebrate the history of the ''[[Halo]]'' franchise. There have been two official ''Halo Fest'' events - one in [[2011]] and one in [[2014]] - alongside one held by GameStop in [[2010]] to celebrate the release of ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo7MOCpoto0 '''YouTube:''' ''Red vs. Blue PSA: Halo Fest'']</ref> | |||
''Halo Fest'' | |||
==''Halo Fest'' 2011== | ==''Halo Fest'' 2011== | ||
[[File:HaloFestLogo.jpg|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2011 logo.]] | [[File:HaloFestLogo.jpg|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2011 logo.]] | ||
''Halo Fest'' 2011 was held at [[PAX Prime|PAX Prime 2011]], on August 26-28. ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'' were the focuses of the event. | ''Halo Fest'' 2011 was held at [[PAX Prime|PAX Prime 2011]], on August 26-28. ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'' were the focuses of the event.<ref name="nelson">[http://majornelson.com/2011/08/26/news-from-halo-fest/ '''Xbox Live's Major Nelson''': ''News From Halo Fest'']</ref> | ||
*'''[[Anniversary Map Pack]]:''' several maps were announced and ready to play at the event including [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]], [[Ridgeline]] and [[Solitary]], while [[Penance]] and [[Battle Canyon]] were playable for the first time in the US.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}} | *'''[[Anniversary Map Pack]]:''' several maps were announced and ready to play at the event including [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]], [[Ridgeline]] and [[Solitary]], while [[Penance]] and [[Battle Canyon]] were playable for the first time in the US.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}} | ||
*'''Stereoscopic 3D:''' attendees were able to experience the ''Halo Anniversary'' campaign in 3D at the LG Cinema 3D Experience.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}} | *'''Stereoscopic 3D:''' attendees were able to experience the ''Halo Anniversary'' campaign in 3D at the LG Cinema 3D Experience.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}} | ||
*'''''[[Halo: Reach]]'' Title Update:''' preview of the | *'''''[[Halo: Reach]]'' Title Update:''' preview of the ''Halo: Reach'' Title Update and Anniversary settings.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}} | ||
*'''''Forza Motorsport 4'' and ''Halo 4'' Warthog:''' A preview of the [[ | *'''''Forza Motorsport 4'' and ''Halo 4'' Warthog:''' A preview of the [[M12 Warthog]] in ''Forza 4''.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}} | ||
==''Halo Fest'' 2014== | ==''Halo Fest'' 2014== | ||
[[File:HaloFest2014Logo.jpg|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2014 logo.]] | [[File:HaloFest2014Logo.jpg|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2014 logo.]] | ||
''Halo Fest'' 2014 was held in the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles on November 10, 2014 - one day prior to the release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' - and the event was livestreamed on [[Xbox LIVE]] and Twitch. | ''Halo Fest'' 2014 was held in the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles on November 10, 2014 - one day prior to the release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' - and the event was livestreamed on [[Xbox LIVE]] and Twitch.<ref name="xbox">[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2014/10/22/games-halo-fest-announcement/ '''Xbox Wire''': ''Enlist Now for the HaloFest Livestream, November 8-11]</ref> | ||
*'''First look at the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|''Halo 5: Guardians'' Multiplayer Beta]]:''' Attendees were able to play the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' beta early and see an exhibition match between esports pros.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} | *'''First look at the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|''Halo 5: Guardians'' Multiplayer Beta]]:''' Attendees were able to play the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' beta early and see an exhibition match between esports pros.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} | ||
*'''World premiere of ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'':''' Fans were able to watch the first episode of the series.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} | *'''World premiere of ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'':''' Fans were able to watch the first episode of the series.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} | ||
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File:HaloFest MasterChocolate.png|The "Master Chocolate" bar packaging. | File:HaloFest MasterChocolate.png|The "Master Chocolate" bar packaging. | ||
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