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The Creative Director's Vision For Halo 4

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by Ben Hanson on April 13, 2012 at 04:00 PM
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As the co-creator of NBA Street and co-founder of Propaganda Games, Josh Holmes may sound like an odd choice for the creative director of Halo 4. Starting out testing sports games at EA (click here to see this bonus video where he talks about his worst day in the industry), Josh is a 15-year veteran of the gaming industry and he has worshipped Halo for 10 of those years. We asked him to share his first memories of playing Halo: Combat Evolved, what he sees as the pillars of the Halo series, and what changes he would like to make to the formula. Watch the video below and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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  • by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:11 PM
    It all sounds good to me, I still want to hear more about infinity mode though.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:15 PM
    Flatout i'm not as comfortable with this guy as Frank or the new Music director.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:16 PM
    Halo is stale for me now..I just don't really care anymore.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:17 PM

    I'm really curious to see how Halo 4 turns out.  I hope they do a great job!

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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:23 PM
    This game seems like it is going to return Halo to its former glory, the games went downhill starting with ODST. Of course this is just my opinion.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:23 PM
    Let me duel-wield some energy swords and you can do whatever you want to Halo. Noo, I'm just kidding... Maybe.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:30 PM
    I swear that shot of 3 guys walking through the lobby has been in each Halo 4 video.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:31 PM
    I like how in the bonus video an EA boss was yelling at him for not knowing when the game will be finished. How times have changed... or not.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:31 PM
    i bet you ten bucks these guys are going to make a supper duper supreme game GOTY
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 04:52 PM
    can someone fill me in on this whole cortana has a 7 year lifespan?? I had not known that till a couple of minutes ago!!
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:02 PM

    Am I the only one who saw a young Wilford Brimley in the PGA Tour 97 intro of the bonus video?

  • by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:19 PM
    You'd think that in talking for 6 minutes straight, he would have had more to say.
  • by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:28 PM
    It's funny; when I listen to this guy talk about his design philosophy and goals for this game, I think "Yeah sure Silly Mohawk Guy, I guess I can trust you with one of my most favorite franchises ever," but then I look at the official statements 343 has made about the features that will be included, specifically about multiplayer, and I think "Holy *** Mohawk what the *** do you think you're doing?"
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:32 PM
    Can't wait for this game.
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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:45 PM

    This game will be pretty awesome.

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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:45 PM
    I'm really worried that they're just going to focus mainly on delivering a good multi-player rather than a good single player. While we certainly can have both, I am much more into the single player and story of Halo than the multiplayer.
  • by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:46 PM

    Can't wait for this amazing game.

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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 05:48 PM

    When you bring someone in with different background experience, things either turn out really well or really bad, and even if him and everyone at 343 turn out an average game, people will be mad because it's only average but trying to live up to Halo's legacy. For the sake of that whole studio, I hop this turns out well.

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    by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 06:02 PM
    Awwww yes. Holiday 2012 will be bliss.
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