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THE SPECTRUM | A & E | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 7 Split-screen and customization for ‘Halo: Infi nite’ 343 Industries seek to redeem themselves after disappointment of ‘Halo 5’ More customization options result in more engaging gameplay. 343 INDUSTRIES | PHOTO COURTESY grace. “Halo 6 will see the return of options. Then “Halo: Reach” was back ‘Halo: Reach’ customization Nathan Wetrosky Set to release during the winter split-screen multiplayer,” says released and with it came a slew of options so that players can express Staff Writer holidays of 2020, “Halo: Infi nite,” studio head Bonnie Ross, “All customization options for armor, themselves on the battlefi eld how is the sixth “Halo” game focused future Halo titles developed by 343 insignias, species and the color they want. If they want to be a After “Halo 5: Guardians” fell on John-117, the legendary Master industries will feature split-screen they could be. This gave a player’s bright, pink elite delivering death through the metaphoric fl oor, 343 Chief. “Halo: Infi nite” will be after being absent from ‘Halo 5: avatar uniqueness and made the with a plasma rifl e they can do so. Industries listened intently to fan 343 Industries’ latest installment Guardians’.” This is good news for gameplay more personal. If players want to be a sleek, black ideas on what they would want in to the franchise, and it has been fans who enjoy playing “Halo” in Since “Halo” has had spartan assassinating opponents a “Halo” game. The good news is confi rmed that a couple of classic- the same room as their friends. customization options outside they can do that too. they will be delivering on some of Halo features will be making their of just color, it has made the those ideas. way into the game. ‘Halo: Reach’ gameplay more engaging because Wrap-up There is a lot riding on this players can see themselves in the Split-screen and the ability to Four-player split-screen customization customize have become staples to next “Halo” due to “Halo 5: Outside of being able to change armor they are wearing. However, Guardians” missing the mark in One major component that was none have been given similar the “Halo” community over the missing from “Halo 5: Guardians,” your character color and, in some years. It is a good thing to see 343 terms of story and gameplay as far “Halos,” being able to change customization options and scope as the campaign is concerned. The was the four-player split-screen. since “Halo: Reach.” Industries listening to their fans This will be remedied in “Halo: species, “Halo” never had too and delivering what they want. multiplayer was its only saving much in the way of customization ‘Halo: Infi nite’ will be bringing GamingInfi nite.”News: Free games galore All the things from the gaming industry last week More customization options result in more engaging gameplay. 343 INDUSTRIES | PHOTO COURTESY back into the “Star Wars” can even pay respect to him month of February have month. That’s right three Man” for Xbox One. Maxwell Borman canon. Another source says through the gaming world. been announced. They are games. “Firewall Zero If racing isn’t your style Staff Writer that it is a sequel of sorts. actually pretty decent this Hour” will have you then come back on Feb. We will have to see if Atari hotel month. shooting things, and since 16 to download “Call of For some reason, the Every week the gaming these rumors are true but First off, gamers get it is VR, it will actually feel Cthulhu”; a horror mystery classic game company, industry is fi lled with game they very well may be. Since three games for the price like you are there, kind of. RPG that will have you Atari, is planning on announcements, releases Lucasfi lm is supposedly of one, and in this case, So if you have looking over your shoulder. building hotels. There could and other news. Sometimes working on something that price is free. Gamers a Playstation Plus Also on Feb. 1, you can be multiple Atari video game it is a little too much to keep involving “Knights of the will be able to download subscription, don’t forget to download “Fable Heroes” hotels in the works– strange. track of. Old Republic,” this could be “Bioshock The Collection” grab these glorious games for Xbox 360 or Xbox One. The fi rst will be So, for your convenience, very true. which includes “Bioshock,” next month. It is a cartoony co-op fable in Phoenix, AZ, and here is a handy rundown of “Bioshock 2” and “Bioshock game, so fi nd some friends. construction will apparently all the important things that ‘NBA 2K20’ pays Infi nite,” as well as all the Xbox Games with Gold Then come back Feb. begin this year. They Not to be outdone, happened last week in the DLC. So would you kindly 16 to download “Star Wars tribute to Kobe Bryant announced that eight others Xbox also announced their gaming industry. An update for “NBA download these games when Battlefront,” not the EA one are planned and that they monthly free games for all 2K20” went live that adds they become available at the but the original. The classic Possible new ‘Knights will be a one of a kind of their subscribers. Xbox a nice little memorial to beginning of the month? “Star Wars” shooter that still destinations for all ages and fans get four games like of the Old Republic’ Kobe Bryant on the opening If that isn’t your style, holds up. gaming abilities. usual: two for Xbox One and Rumors are circulating screen. Players who start up then fear not because you Don’t forget to grab This is an odd choice but two for Xbox 360 or Xbox that Electronic Arts may the game are greeted by a will also be able to download these games. could be cool. We will have One through backward be working on a new “Star somber memorial to Kobe. ‘The Sims 4.” Get ready to That is about it for this to see if this idea actually compatibility. Wars Knights of the Old Across the world players take away those pool ladders week of news. Not much pays off. The helpings next Republic,” a classic Star are also holding vigils, and trap your sims inside else happened. 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