Talking Past, Present and ‘Halo 4′ with 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor

Master Chief said goodbye to his parents last November when Halo: Reach served as Bungie’s swan song. After months waiting to hear what exactly the future of Halo would be after its original creators moved on, this year’s E3 finally brought fans the news they’d been waiting for.

Contest: Want a Free Halo Reach ‘Defiant’ Map Pack?

Because Techland loves you, we’re giving away five codes for Microsoft’s new Halo: Reach “Defiant” map pack, out today. Hey, we’re talking $10 worth of map pack here, or 800 Microsoft Points.

Like “Halo: Reach”? Then Maybe You’d Want To Buy A Lexus

It’s the perfect crossover promotion: Halo and the new Lexus CT 200h.

Rumor: Remake of the First “Halo” Game Coming Next Year?

Now that Bungie and Microsoft have officially parted ways with the release of Halo: Reach, many have been wondering what the video game future of the Xbox mega-franchise will be. Sure, the long-awaited Master Chief movie may yet happen and more books, comics and animated projects are likely on their way but video games are [...]

Contest: Win a Download Code for the Halo: Reach Noble Map Pack

Microsoft: We Might Make Halo Movie Ourselves

Microsoft hasn’t given up on the idea of a Halo movie just yet – In fact, the company is so eager to see one, that it might be willing to pay for it itself. Which, if the franchise’s development director Frank O’Connor is to be believed, may be necessary in order to for it to [...]

Could Playing “Call of Duty” Lead To A Successful Career?

Good news, gamers. All those hours you’ve logged playing Call of Duty or Halo? Not a waste of time like you’d think. In fact, you could very well have a bright future ahead of you— perhaps as a laparoscopic surgeon.

This Time, You Pick The Winner of Our New Halo: Reach Legendary Edition Giveaway

We gave away one copy of the Halo: Reach when Bungie’s last go-round with the Spartans came out two weeks ago. We know we broke some of your hearts. We’re not going to apologize. Contests are like that sometimes.

Photos: A Brief History Of Halo

Hey nerds, hit “pause”  and head over to TIME.com for a peek back at the legacy of Halo. Then pour yourself another tall one of Code Red for old time’s sake and plop back down to erase a few more aliens from the planet.

Frank O’Connor, 343 Industries and the Future of Halo

While fans everywhere are basking in the glow of Halo: Reach‘s well-executed farewell, one man has to plot out the franchise’s tomorrows in a post-Bungie world. That person is Frank O’Connor, the man in charge of 343 Industries. 343′s the hub of all things Halo and they’ve worked on everything from books to comics to [...]

Launch Day Swag: Win a Signed Copy of the Limited Edition Halo Comic

I went over to the Times Square midnight launch event for Halo: Reach last night to document the set-up and dedication of the franchise’s faithful. Along with the pictures linked below, I also scored an ultra-rare variant copy of the first issue of the Halo: Fall of Reach–Boot Camp miniseries, signed by the artist who drew [...]