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Live-Action Halo 4 Webisodes Coming This Fall

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by Adam Biessener on April 30, 2012 at 01:57 PM

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Update: Microsoft has released a high-res image of Master Chief as he appears in "Forward Unto Dawn."

Click on the image above for the full resolution screenshot.

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Microsoft is producing a live-action web series called "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" that introduces a new character and ties into the plot of Halo 4.

The company doesn't want the project to be viewed solely as a marketing stunt. "We wanted to do something unique from a narrative standpoint that's big in scale," 343 Industries director of franchise business management Frank McCloskey told Variety.

Over the course of five 15-minute episodes, "Forward Unto Dawn" tells the story of a young UNSC cadet who runs into Master Chief early on in the struggle between humanity and the Covenant and uses the legendary Spartan as an inspiration to rise through the ranks and serve as an officer aboard the UNSC Infinity.

"Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" will air on Machinima.com and the official Halo Waypoint in the weeks before the game launches on November 6.

[via Variety]

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by Hannibal Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:31 PM

I loves teh Haloz...
by Aaron Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:32 PM

I don't know man, all of these live action things lately aren't really my thing. This is good for people that enjoy this sort of thing, but I'd much prefer webisodes based off of the actual game engine.
by Sora Three Ben Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Can't wait to see the series when it airs.
by jimenezd Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Bring Red vs Blue in on this! Their videos are awesome! I wonder if Rooster Teeth will go on with the series and upgrade again...?
by Doublep1243 Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Sweet, I love the attention to detail Microsoft and 343 are giving to the story
by Roger Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:35 PM

That's awesome! I've always loved the live action Commercials for the previous games and thought they should expand that into something more. Guess I should also finally pick up my copy of Glasslands and start reading that soon.
by DemonGoat Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:36 PM

I wish we could watch them a little sooner than right before the game launches, oh well.
by Anonymous Tom Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:38 PM

Well, judging by how awesomely well Halo 3's "Believe" and "Landfall" Ad Campaigns were done, I think Microsoft's got this one in the bag......
by TALI Z0RAH Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Cool
by $H@i< Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

love the HALO...
by Zachary Pligge Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Yea you had me at live-action web series... The premise does sound intriguing.
by Idlehands Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM

I enjoyed the previous live action Halo videos,so these should be great too.
by doomsday1155 Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Well then, I guess this is as close to a "movie" as we're ever going to get. Bring on the awesome!
by HibbsDibble85 Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:51 PM

I hope they start coming out sooner rather than later, its like everyday I look for new info but I cant find anything
by dagnastyep Monday, April 30, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Sounds great. I've really enjoyed all the media from past Halo games; extended trailers, webisodes, etc. The Halo 3 "Believe" commercial is still my favorite commercial of all time.
by TeCh Monday, April 30, 2012 at 01:16 PM

Will be interesting to see how the UNSC cadet rises through the ranks in just five 15 minute episodes.
by DJH Monday, April 30, 2012 at 01:47 PM

Now this sounds interesting. And why am I not surprised it's going to air on Machinima.
by WavyDENYS Monday, April 30, 2012 at 01:48 PM

I LOVE MACHINIMA
by Bluecoat09 Monday, April 30, 2012 at 01:50 PM

this will be entertaining. Take it for what it is. A promotional tie-in piece for the game.
by doomsday1155 Monday, April 30, 2012 at 02:02 PM

Even sweeter. Screw you Hollywood for being too political about making Halo!

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