Modification de Chronique:Halo Bulletin 15/03/2012

Last week, when someone asked what stage of development we were at in regard to Halo 4, the answer given was "crunch." The truth of the matter is that particular term doesn't even begin to describe the level of activity currently housed within the walls of our workspace. Along with the hustle and bustle of a few hundred 343-ers, we've had press, partners, and numerous other people—every single one of whom is somehow relevant to where we're at with the game—holed up in meeting rooms, hunched over computers, and slaving away in soundproof studios, working hard to bring you something that you'll read, play, or hear at some point in the near or not-so-near future.

Last week, when someone asked what stage of development we were at in regard to Halo 4, the answer given was "crunch." The truth of the matter is that particular term doesn't even begin to describe the level of activity currently housed within the walls of our workspace. Along with the hustle and bustle of a few hundred 343-ers, we've had press, partners, and numerous other people—every single one of whom is somehow relevant to where we're at with the game—holed up in meeting rooms, hunched over computers, and slaving away in soundproof studios, working hard to bring you something that you'll read, play, or hear at some point in the near or not-so-near future.

Anyway, now it's time for me to stop talking about you, and instead talk with you. What's the topic this week, you ask? There are a few, but we'll start with the return of an old friend.

Anyway, now it's time for me to stop talking about you, and instead talk with you. What's the topic this week, you ask? There are a few, but we'll start with the return of an old friend.

Approximately one week ago, we released a slew of Halo 4-related information, much of which we provided clarification about in [http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-30712.aspx last week's Bulletin]. One thing that didn't need clarifying, however, was the return of the Battle Rifle. After sitting out for a few games and letting its brethren shine, the Battle Rifle is officially coming back in Halo 4, in all of its three-round-burst glory.  

Approximately one week ago, we released a slew of Halo 4-related information, much of which we provided clarification about in [http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-30712.aspx last week's Bulletin]. One thing that didn't need clarifying, however, was the return of the Battle Rifle. After sitting out for a few games and letting its brethren shine, the Battle Rifle is officially coming back in Halo 4, in all of its three-round-burst glory.  

Whether you are welcoming back an old friend, or introducing yourself to a new one, take a second to fully absorb the BR's appearance, because this will be your rifle. There may be others like it, but this one will be yours.

Whether you are welcoming back an old friend, or introducing yourself to a new one, take a second to fully absorb the BR's appearance, because this will be your rifle. There may be others like it, but this one will be yours.

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round-burst firing, and proven to be extraordinarily effective against dissipative energy shielding on both exotic and domestic armor types. Performance-wise, the Battle Rifle is hitscan (meaning the effect is immediate), it features a scope attachment (x2), and it has recoil in its current tuning (rising slightly when fired but in a suppressible way). It doesn't have bloom, the rhythm feels good when firing it, and it can be used for longer-range engagement.

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round-burst firing, and proven to be extraordinarily effective against dissipative energy shielding on both exotic and domestic armor types. Performance-wise, the Battle Rifle is hitscan (meaning the effect is immediate), it features a scope attachment (x2), and it has recoil in its current tuning (rising slightly when fired but in a suppressible way). It doesn't have bloom, the rhythm feels good when firing it, and it can be used for longer-range engagement.

Then, I died. The experience of wielding the Battle Rifle was so satisfying, though, that upon spawning, my only goal was to get it back. I did just that, a few different times, and what I learned from that first experience was my excitement caused me to flail, but exercising control and focusing on precision were ultimately rewarded.

Then, I died. The experience of wielding the Battle Rifle was so satisfying, though, that upon spawning, my only goal was to get it back. I did just that, a few different times, and what I learned from that first experience was my excitement caused me to flail, but exercising control and focusing on precision were ultimately rewarded.

The major driving force behind the design of the Halo 4 Battle Rifle was a decision to base it on real-world weaponry and then add sci-fi elements. Since the BR already existed, we didn't want to deviate too far from its last iteration. So we updated it, while putting our own creative spin on it. The overall silhouette is similar to the existing BR, with a few artistic changes.  

The major driving force behind the design of the Halo 4 Battle Rifle was a decision to base it on real-world weaponry and then add sci-fi elements. Since the BR already existed, we didn't want to deviate too far from its last iteration. So we updated it, while putting our own creative spin on it. The overall silhouette is similar to the existing BR, with a few artistic changes.  

In regard to the scope in particular, traditionally, Halo has had one type of each weapon per game. Taking into consideration Halo 4's sandbox, we went with the square scope to differentiate it from other guns and rifles that have bulky scopes on them.

In regard to the scope in particular, traditionally, Halo has had one type of each weapon per game. Taking into consideration Halo 4's sandbox, we went with the square scope to differentiate it from other guns and rifles that have bulky scopes on them.

Another way we're conveying the power of the Battle Rifle is through audio. This weapon is truly a force to be reckoned with, and it's important that viciousness is incorporated both in how it feels and in how it sounds.  

Another way we're conveying the power of the Battle Rifle is through audio. This weapon is truly a force to be reckoned with, and it's important that viciousness is incorporated both in how it feels and in how it sounds.  

If you play with Nerf guns as much as we do (there may or may not be a few scattered around the studio), you'll enjoy knowing that rather fun noise is one of the components that make up the BR's reload. Accompanying it are a metal C-stand, an old rusty scooter, and real weapon mechanics from WWI-era to modern day firearms.

If you play with Nerf guns as much as we do (there may or may not be a few scattered around the studio), you'll enjoy knowing that rather fun noise is one of the components that make up the BR's reload. Accompanying it are a metal C-stand, an old rusty scooter, and real weapon mechanics from WWI-era to modern day firearms.

Since the Battle Rifle is one of the most popular Halo weapons, we've repeatedly asked ourselves, "What do we keep the same, and what do we change?" We want the Battle Rifle to be an iconic status weapon. When players get it, we want them to feel empowered, especially by the way it operates.  

Since the Battle Rifle is one of the most popular Halo weapons, we've repeatedly asked ourselves, "What do we keep the same, and what do we change?" We want the Battle Rifle to be an iconic status weapon. When players get it, we want them to feel empowered, especially by the way it operates.  

We're hoping that we nailed it. You can let us know Holiday 2012. :)

We're hoping that we nailed it. You can let us know Holiday 2012. :)

== Halo Waypoint Updates ==

== Halo Waypoint Updates ==

::To get the update, just visit the Windows Phone Marketplace, Apple App Store, or Android Market, and check for updates.

::To get the update, just visit the Windows Phone Marketplace, Apple App Store, or Android Market, and check for updates.

== 343 Industries Community Playdate ==

== 343 Industries Community Playdate ==

If you somehow managed to stomach my ramblings all the way to this point, I do believe you deserve a little something special. Coincidentally enough, I just happen to have a little something special. Take a gander at the following Halo 4-themed wallpapers, select your preferred size, then right-click and set as background. Oh, yes, it really is that easy!

If you somehow managed to stomach my ramblings all the way to this point, I do believe you deserve a little something special. Coincidentally enough, I just happen to have a little something special. Take a gander at the following Halo 4-themed wallpapers, select your preferred size, then right-click and set as background. Oh, yes, it really is that easy!

<center>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_640x480.jpg 640 x 480] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_1600x1200.jpg 1600 x 1200]<br>

<center>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_640x480.jpg 640 x 480] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_1600x1200.jpg 1600 x 1200]<br>

[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_1280x1024.jpg 1280 x 1024] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_3360x2100.jpg 3360 x 2100]</center>

[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_1280x1024.jpg 1280 x 1024] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_1_3360x2100.jpg 3360 x 2100]</center>

<center>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_640x480.jpg 640 x 480] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_1600x1200.jpg 1600 x 1200]<br>

<center>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_640x480.jpg 640 x 480] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_1600x1200.jpg 1600 x 1200]<br>

[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_1280x1024.jpg 1280 x 1024] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_3360x2100.jpg 3360 x 2100]</center>

[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_1280x1024.jpg 1280 x 1024] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_2_3360x2100.jpg 3360 x 2100]</center>

<center>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_3_640x480.jpg 640 x 480] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_3_1600x1200.jpg 1600 x 1200]<br>

<center>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_3_640x480.jpg 640 x 480] [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/20120315/Halo4_3_1600x1200.jpg 1600 x 1200]<br>

Now, if you'll excuse me, it's time to dust off my DMR. I'll see you either on the virtual battlefields later this evening, or next week for yet another untimely edition of your Halo Bulletin. Until then....

Now, if you'll excuse me, it's time to dust off my DMR. I'll see you either on the virtual battlefields later this evening, or next week for yet another untimely edition of your Halo Bulletin. Until then....

<3,

<3,

bs angel

bs angel

P.S. If your personal computer is capable of handling just a little more excitement today, feel free to adorn the latest Friday Caption Fun picture directly to your desktop. Then contribute your witty quip to [http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/post/2012/03/09/Friday-Caption-Fun-43.aspx the latest round of caption festivities]. Off you go!

P.S. If your personal computer is capable of handling just a little more excitement today, feel free to adorn the latest Friday Caption Fun picture directly to your desktop. Then contribute your witty quip to [http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/post/2012/03/09/Friday-Caption-Fun-43.aspx the latest round of caption festivities]. Off you go!

P.P.S. Needz moar codpiece. That is all.

P.P.S. Needz moar codpiece. That is all.

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