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The majority of the book focuses on the development of the major aspects of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'', from the [[:Category:Weapons|Weapons]], the games environments and the [[Character]] designs. There are many early sketches and concept art for these things, much of it by [[Shi Kai Wang]] and the [[Bungie]] art team. Certain sections show the influence of earlier [[Bungie]] games on ''Halo'''s design. One section shows a timeline of Bungie's history. The ideas are shown as they evolved, from a series of sketches to storyboards and their eventual animation. Finally, some screen shots are included to show how the ideas were eventually incorporated into the ''[[Halo]]'' games.
The majority of the book focuses on the development of the major aspects of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'', from the [[:Category:Weapons|Weapons]], the games environments and the [[Character]] designs. There are many early sketches and concept art for these things, much of it by [[Shi Kai Wang]] and the [[Bungie]] art team. Certain sections show the influence of earlier [[Bungie]] games on ''Halo'''s design. One section shows a timeline of Bungie's history. The ideas are shown as they evolved, from a series of sketches to storyboards and their eventual animation. Finally, some screen shots are included to show how the ideas were eventually incorporated into the ''[[Halo]]'' games.


There are also many explanations for the processes and the development. Some of these explain things [[Halo]] fans had not previously known, like the role of [[Grunt Ultra|Grunt Ultras]]. They also explain what the intentions were for many of the ideas and how they changed over time.
There are also many explanations for the processes and the development. Some of these explain things to [[Halo]] fans that we haven't been aware of...like the role of [[Grunt Ultra|Grunt Ultras]]. They also explain what the intentions were for many of the ideas and how they changed over time.


The final section of the book contains a few full-page pinups of various concept art, including scenes in the levels of ''[[Halo]]'' and ideas of new characters.
The final section of the book contains a few full-page pinups of various concept art, including scenes in the levels of ''[[Halo]]'' and ideas of new characters.