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Frank O’Connor Claims Halo 5 Online will be Nothing like The Master Chief Collection

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In an interview Frank O’Connor breaks down the reasons why Halo 5 will function better online than The Master Chief Collection has.

If you’re a serious Halo fan than the original announcement of The Master Chief Collection probably had you screaming from the rafters. Halo CE through Halo 4 with the Halo 2 Anniversary Edition all on one disc was hard not to be excited for. Especially when maps and playlists from the multiplayer from all four games were arriving with that package. It was meant to to be the ultimate Halo experience giving fans the complete package and the must have game of the Xbox One.

After it launched fans realized instantly that The Master Chief Collection wasn’t living up to the hype. At launch the collection’s multiplayer was unplayable and the campaigns were riddled with bugs. All together it was clear that 343 and Microsoft had launched a broken game that they’ve spent six months attempting to fix. Now with The Master Chief Collection closer to what it should be, focus is shifting to Halo 5 and its upcoming launch. Before then 343 needs to regain consumers trust in the Halo franchise.

Development Director for the Halo franchise Frank O’Connor stepped up to the mic with Xbox Achievements this week to talk about the future. Surprisingly he started out the interview apologizing for the disastrous launch of the MCC; saying it was a “black eye” for the studio. O’Connor also gave players insight into what went wrong: ” the nature of The Master Chief Collection – you’ve got five different game engines, you’ve got five different studios working on it, you’ve got 343 working on putting it all together – the footprint and complexity was outrageous.”

That doesn’t make up for the problems players had with the MCC but O’Connor and 343 are promising a brighter future with Halo 5: Guardians. He feels confident that the latest title in the franchise will go off without a hitch returning fans confidence. The reason for all that confidence is that Halo 5 is being specifically designed for the Xbox One instead of four games from two different console generations. O’Connor explained it best when he said “[Halo 5] was built from the ground up for this new technology, rather than being sort of dragged kicking and screaming from 2001 and forced and shoehorned into a 2014 console.”

343 are also getting a confidence boost from last years Halo 5 beta that was open to everyone who purchased the MCC. That beta gave the 343 development team a chance to see how the game played out in the wild that the MCC never did. Josh Holmes and other 343 members have also made it clear how many changes are being made to Halo 5 based on the beta.  Now fans will have to wait till October 27th to see if all those changes and lumps the studio took from the MCC make Halo 5: Guardians a stronger experience.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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