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Microsoft and 343 Industries’ Bonnie Ross to be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame

by Thomas Wilde on December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 at 1:40 pmComment

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has announced that it will induct Microsoft and 343 Industries‘ Bonnie Ross into its Hall of Fame at the next DICE (Design Innovate… Read More

Showtime’s ‘Halo’ project loses its director, but production will continue

by Thomas Wilde on December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 at 1:44 pmComment

Rupert Wyatt, director on Showtime, Microsoft, and 343 Industries’ TV adaptation of “Halo,” has left the production, citing time conflicts. Back in June, Showtime announced that it had officially ordered… Read More

Develop video games in Seattle? A panel ponders recruitment, stability, and a lack of connection

by Thomas Wilde on October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 at 8:21 amComment

While Seattle has its benefits for the games industry culture — such as relative stability and plentiful job opportunities — its quirks include a surprising lack of personal connections among… Read More

Master Chief comes to TV: Showtime and Amblin team up to make Microsoft’s ‘Halo’ into new series

by Thomas Wilde on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 at 6:12 pmComment

Like a lot of things that were popular in the 2000s, Microsoft and 343 Industries’s Halo franchise was optioned for film a long time ago. The first attempt at making… Read More

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‘Halo Wars 2’ shoots for a Grammy, and composers score with music made for video games

by Kurt Schlosser on October 21, 2017October 22, 2017 at 12:22 pmComment

It’s safe to say, film fans, that a large part of the enjoyment derived from watching movies comes from listening to them. As video games compete for attention and dollars… Read More

Halo meets Barbie: Microsoft’s 343 Industries signs master licensing agreement with Mattel

by James Risley on February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 at 10:00 amComment

Halo’s digital presence is well established. The franchise helped lead the growth of multiplayer gaming and is a key factor in Microsoft’s Xbox One continued success. But the physical representation of Master Chief and… Read More

Photos: Master Chief, 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross help celebrate Halo 5 launch in Seattle

by Taylor Soper on October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 at 12:57 pmComment

A new era of Halo officially kicked off on Monday night. From Seattle to New York City to Hong Kong to London, thousands of passionate Halo fans gathered at events around the… Read More

Halo 5 review: Multiplayer restrictions aside, this is another epic game from Microsoft

by Taylor Soper on October 26, 2015October 26, 2015 at 4:24 pm 28 Comments

Halo fans will not be disappointed with the latest installment in the epic franchise — that is, unless, you are expecting to play the game with friends in the same room.… Read More

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admits he’s not a big Halo player, but he’s excited about future of gaming

by Taylor Soper on October 26, 2015October 26, 2015 at 10:50 am1 Comment

Steve Ballmer isn’t really into Halo, but he’s still excited about Microsoft’s impact on the future of gaming. Just days before Halo 5 debuts to millions of gamers around the world on… Read More

Tableau inks lease for new Kirkland office in Microsoft’s Halo building

by Taylor Soper on October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 at 6:10 pmComment

Tableau Software is expanding. The Seattle-based maker of data visualization software has inked a lease in the 24,000 square-foot Kirkland building that currently houses 343 Industries, the Microsoft-owned game studio responsible for… Read More

PAX: Microsoft talks new music, maps for Halo Master Chief Collection

by Taylor Soper on August 30, 2014August 31, 2014 at 5:19 pmComment

Hundreds of Halo fans packed Benaroya Hall this morning as executives from Microsoft’s 343 Industries detailed some upcoming features for the new Halo: Master Chief Collection. As part of this weekend’s PAX… Read More

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Photos: Checking out Master Chief’s home at 343 Industries

by Taylor Soper on February 25, 2013October 22, 2013 at 9:36 am 2 Comments

Welcome to the home of Master Chief. Across the 520 bridge in Kirkland is 343 Industries, the Microsoft-owned company now responsible for the Halo franchise after Bungie became private in… Read More

The best Halo ever? Halo 4 breaks record, brings in $220 million on first day

by Taylor Soper on November 12, 2012November 12, 2012 at 3:25 pm 4 Comments

It was a record-setting launch day for Microsoft, as the company announced today that Halo 4 brought in $220 million last Tuesday alone. It’s the biggest launch, money-wise, in the… Read More

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PHOTOS: Master Chief, Cortana and hundreds of fans celebrate Halo 4 launch

by Taylor Soper on November 6, 2012October 22, 2013 at 7:51 am 2 Comments

Signing autographs in one corner of a bustling University Village Microsoft Store was Steve Downes, the all-too-familar voice of Master Chief. Past him down the left side was Seattle Seahawks… Read More

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