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The Rise And Fall Of Cortana In Halo 4

Most fans have noticed Cortana's prominent placement on the cover of the latest issue of the magazine. The new Halo team at 343 Industries is aiming to build her up as both a pivotal character in the plot and as a showcase for the new technology behind the scenes. We talked with Frank O' Connor about the evolution of Cortana throughout the series, why she chooses to be a naked blue lady, and how the impending end of her life affects both Master Chief emotionally and the overall story of Halo 4. Check out the video below and let us know what you think of the new direction for Cortana in the comments section below.

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  • if you kill cortana i will rage harder than i did when tim gave sonic generations a poor review.
  • I'm going to go out on a limb and say they do something similar to Pinocchio with Cortana.
  • I cannot hold my excitement for this epic game. Thanks GI for all this amazing exclusive coverage.
  • I think that might be the first official confirmation that Jen Taylor is reprising her role - thank GOD! I was worried! Anyway, can't wait to see how Cortana's story unfolds :D

  • You had me sold when you told me Jen Taylor was returning to do her voice acting.

    Also looks like Cortana is going to look a fair bit better in H4; I always felt her face was a bit too blocky in H3.

  • So is Cortana basically just a virtual sex bot?

  • It is good to see that they are focusing a little more on story in this game.
  • Waaaaaait a second...Cortana has been naked all this time? Wha fresh hell is this

  • Waaaaaait a second...Cortana has been naked all this time? What fresh hell is this
  • Halo is known for its cool story driven campaigns, but the multiplayer needs a makeover...

  • I don't know why they didn't use Jen Taylor for Cartana's physical appearance they already had her doing her voice.
  • As I am not a 13 year old mom screwing racist, one wouldn't think I was interested in Halo. I am certainly not. Outside the story that is, I find it a compelling tale, like the books and look forward to finding out how things progress with Cortana and John.
  • The video doesn't load on the page for me.

    videos haven't loaded for any post with one. I assume it's because I'm missing a plug-in somewhere.

  • I cannot wait any longer.
  • I wonder if the rampancy will make Cortana snarky like Glados?

  • I would like to see Cortana survive, and honestly who wouldn't? She's been an integral part of the true main canon trilogy (my way of saying Halo CE- Halo 3) Without her Halo five would be rather empty. Like how Halo 4 will be a little more empty without Sergeant Johnson's crude and witty remarks.
  • why would an AI have an expiration date. can't she just download herselft into another host like EDI in ME3?
  • It's not that often that I see something, like a game or a movie, and truly think that it's a labor of love.  With the new Sly and this, I'm truly starting to see that.

  • It's not that often that I see something, like a game or a movie, and truly think that it's a labor of love.  With the new Sly and this, I'm truly starting to see that.

  • CORTANA! Be my AI Baby mommaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!