The scepter has been passed from Bungie to 343 Industries, but is Halo 4 a necessary chapter in the saga of the Master Chief?

Discover 10 favorite inside jokes and secrets in 'Halo 4' that make the game engaging.

Watch our Halo 4 review to find out why it's the best Halo in years (yes, it's better than Reach) Halo 4’s narrative is enthralling, and much better in structure than the series’ predecessors.

Simply put, Halo 4 tells a complex story with style and some great voice acting, and just like in the real world, there are several things happening to several people, all at the same time.

A thrilling, moving story and intense competitive multiplayer help Halo 4 continue the series' reign as one of the premier shooter franchises.

Gamers like to say that Microsoft's "Halo" is this generation's Star Wars. "Halo" has defined the XBox brand. Now after five years, the game's hero, the Master Chief, returns.

"Halo 4" is a wonderful new addition to a beloved franchise -- and the best "Halo" yet The game was developed by 343 Industries, which took over from creators of first four games Story features ...

Halo 4 delivers a vast multiplayer offering. Size isn't everything however, so VG247's Dave Cook puts 343's online components to the test to see if they stack up with the series' legacy.

The first public beta test for Halo 4 on PC through The Master Chief Collection did not launch on time.

It may be a smaller map when compared to Complex or Exile, but it is not ‘congested’ like Abandon or Adrift. If you want to own on this map, read our Halo 4 Haven Map Strategy guide.

IGN bring you some highlights from our Halo 4 live stream. In this clip we play a new game type called Regicide.

343i franchise development director Frank O’Connor talks Halo 4 and the past, present, and future of the fiction of Halo.