Joseph Staten Joins Us to Talk Halo Infinite Season 2 - Kinda Funny Xcast Ep. 90

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Joseph Staten joined the Xcast crew this week to talk about the launch of Halo Infinite Season 2!
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00:00:00 - Start
00:02:39 - An Interview Joseph Staten
00:27:38 - Gary’s Tesla
00:34:18 - Xbox & Epic Partnership
00:39:28 - Jeff Grubb and Streaming Stick
00:40:49 - May Update For Xbox
00:46:06 - Crystal Dynamics and Perfect Dark
00:53:46 - A New Controller for Gary’s Collection
00:58:42 - “What Games Have Truly MOVED You?” - Kelso
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[@benihanagt]

Just started this, but I gotta say, so glad to see someone from Microsoft with a high quality camera and mic!

[@Cyrribrae]

Hahaha right?

[@jonathonshirley4169]

God I loved this, Seeing Joesph Staten talk to the community this often since S2 dropped is awesome

[@p0rn0saur]

What else is he going to do, S2 dropped with such a thud

[@jonathonshirley4169]

@@p0rn0saur there were some great and some not so great aspects of S2. Season 1 was really quiet and we had an update maybe once every 2 months. This is night and day in terms of the response.

[@Valkyrae123]

@@jonathonshirley4169 there was literally nothing great dude

[@jesseshaver2262]

I think it'd be fine if 343 switched to 4 month seasons after this one. It doesn't need to be 3 months, but 6 months is too long

[@cheporestrepo]

That wont happen

[@macmccormick5983]

Staten is great. It's definitely a slower point for Halo, but I'm confident that the next 12 months are gonna be awesome. Can't wait for the game to really hit its stride. Looking forward to forge and a solid BR (hopefully!!!)

[@rad6666]

Don't count on it.

[@Valkyrae123]

Imagine being excited about game mode being released almost a year later that’s always been in past halo games since launch, you 343 fanboy clowns are the reason this game will stay trash, you guys praise their effortless work and allow them to slap you in the face

[@lennieleng9679]

Looks like we might be a getting a few old maps 😀

[@jonnyjay3222]

seemed like it

[@WaffleOnTheRun]

Damn cool you got a Staten interview, Kinda Funny just keeps growing its really awesome you can get anyone on your podcasts now. Edit: Also very interesting how Staten isn't really sugar coating the situation and knows that it needs to be better, but their is just a lot that needs to be fixed and employees need time to fix it and he doesn't want them to have to crunch and overwork which is commendable. Do think they just need to hire more employees though, know that they acquired Certain Affinity, possibly for a BR mode, but I think with microsoft acquiring Activision it might be helpful to try to recruit some members of their team to work on Halo. Also if any of you watched the Halo KC tournament it was fucking amazing and shows how good this game can be, I really think Halo can get to a good spot it just needs a bit more work, which obviously it would have been ideal for it to be great at launch, and hopefully by the launch of season 2 the issues would have been ironed out, but I do think this game can be truly great. They have a really good gameplay base, just need to fix some netcode issues, fix how challenges and mode selection works, and add more content(gamemodes, and maps) and this ame can be in a great state. I feel adding more content can be easily solved simply by just introducing old maps from past Halos, I know they said they don't want to do that, but we are starving for it and it can be done in a much faster time than creating new maps.

[@johnm.2785]

Man I'm not even an Xbox guy but I love Xcast. Appreciate that y'all didn't softball the interview especially Parris and Gary. Really great interview all around 👏🏿 I also like Joe again not an Xbox guy don't really care about Halo but I've kept up with the state of it (which seems pretty dire TBH) and it's nice to see the team lead is honest about issues and is enthusiastic about getting them fixed. His honesty is rare in game dev and reminds me of Yoshi P. Hopefully Halo's in good hands but they got a looooooong walk ahead.

[@kevinsdead]

I love Joe Staten. As much as I enjoy Infinite even through the bumps and rough edges, it has so much room to be great. As Parris said, it needs to be great. I do wish it got delayed another year and launched with everything it should have, but you can’t change the past. I believe once they get everything polished and in that should be, Infinite with seasons and being live service can present so much cool and fun events within the game

[@jgons]

Why would you want to miss out on a whole year of fun and a great campaign for more modes available at a later launch?

[@Cozmicsuga]

Happy Birthday Mike! So happy to have found you through Kinda Funny. You're the best! Much love. 💛

[@ifstatementifstatement2704]

Great interview guys.

[@dannygoofball]

Happy Birthday Mike. Also awesome podcast as always.

[@mcconartist3281]

Just finished my first weekly ultimate in a while. :) cool to get some fresh content.

[@Archisol]

Awesome episode as always Mike! Best podcast from KF!!

[@JerJoGo]

Love Staten. Even if the halo content train is moving slow at the moment, he's atleast keeping it on the tracks and moving forward. Enjoying s2 thus far. Edit: also, during the fortnite bit Gary mentioned it. But fornite is NOT on the google play store anymore either.

[@migii820]

The yappening was so much fun with halo wars 2!

[@Potatochief]

Happy Birthday Mike

[@kamesna6641]

Happy Belated Birthday Mike!!!!

[@jared5706]

JOSEPH STATEN we love you! Pls get Halo Infinite on track

[@MenekiNekoMusic]

Also got a day 1 elite v2 and play long sessions.. still rollin good for me. Think I maybe one of the lucky ones.

[@wyattcoe8825]

No matter what I appreciate Joe’s sincerity. It’s clear how invested he is in this franchise and the responsibility he feels for its state and future goals. You’re the real MVP Joe.

[@jozx713]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

[@themightyant.]

I’m not the biggest fan of the latest Halo but I absolutely LOVE how frank and honest Joseph is here . 👏 Keep you’re heads up devs.

[@paulrodriguez4394]

Did we get any info about additional campaign content/DLC

[@VbuckLlama]

May I ask why does the halo infinite item shop repeats after three items weekly? Or do know who I can ask?

[@richdarb8022]

Happy birthday big Mike 🤘🏻

[@atoyandz]

Mike shares a birthday with my little lady! Who just turned two. Happy birthday Mike!

[@Needum]

joseph gives me hope

[@MenekiNekoMusic]

Gary is totally right, my kid is 21 now and it's quick as a finger snap. Seems like yesterday I was playing original HALO couch co-op with him.

[@Cozmicsuga]

Parris, your ceiling fan is reflecting in your Switch. Looks like it's flickering and it's distracting.

[@MrGrim504]

I dont get why more multi shooter games don't use older maps from their previous games especially if those maps are super popular among the player base..there's so many maps from the older halos that were so much fun

[@justablindman1443]

Because games like cod make that concept stale seeing nuketown for the 10th time

[@theyoungjawn]

Great interview Xcast! Joe. I really do appreciate his candor and genuine nature X but I’m kind of over being strung along. At this rate it will have been nearly a year since the game is out and we still have still yet to receive an appropriate amount of content to this game. All of my friends have moved on from this game and whenever I play, I’m always alone. That’s not what I associate Halo with. No lobbies to find new people to play with. Removal of jumps and campaign speed running functions. I just think there’s a massive disconnect between 343 and the community still: that needs to be mended before the game can be realized in its full potential.

[@nikohunt5187]

So forge and co op in august ?

[@MrXmoda]

There is no franchise I've played more than Halo. It's a bit sad to see how quickly the shine and fun for everyone went from Halo Infinites launch but I do believe in the team there to get on that steady live service pace and have some gamers happily return to Halo.

[@nerdculture6521]

Love to see Joseph is a f1 fan

[@OnePintJohnny]

The Miami track this weekend looks awesome.

[@austin62halo]

My one big problem with the season 2 update is that they patched the pelican glitch in campaign

[@xenomorphZ15]

Happy late bday bro

[@minisnacks231]

Does anyone know when the Career progression will come out? Like leveling up in reach or any other shooters?

[@Kaimerah]

imo in future they need to include a 2 week period where players are able to test the new seasons content and check for bugs similar to siege technical test servers

[@w77eed]

They've been doing that with the MCC seasons. Suppose they didn't have enough time to develope a flight build.

[@Manas_Choudhary]

Really curious if Joe explains 343 removing skill jumps and nerfing slides without ever asking the players.

[@danumis_]

You assume he makes all the choices

[@Manas_Choudhary]

@@danumis_ He represents the company. I never said he made the choice, but he has to speak on behalf of the person who did make the decision.

[@dhr416]

People making a fuss over something so insignificant.

[@gavinolsen4383]

I recently bought a model 3 and enjoy it. I don't think you'll be disappointed, Paris. If I started to have glitches like Gary I would be furious though.

[@themightyant.]

Ah man games that moved you… how long have you got? Lol With you guys on Journey and The Walking Dead S1, but also Celeste, The Last of Us, Final Fantasy IX (Vivi & the black mages), FFX (Tidus and Yuna), Brothers: a tale of two sons, Life is Strange 1 & 2, the ending of Zelda Skyward Sword, and many more. Truly wonderful that art can move us in this way.

[@spartymcfly705]

Damn mike ive only had one elite 2 for over a year 😅

[@generalknowldged]

Sounds like old maps are coming. Xbox June 12th event surprise?

[@Venomx-nb1jr]

Xbox has announced an E3 style event? That’s good news.

[@mecharobots]

Mike really went hard to Try fingers in elden ring

[@mmlewis1030]

Is there any shooter game that delivers the wide range of experiences as Halo? Looking at how they aim to provide forge, campaign co-op, prepping ongoing main campaign content, seasonal events, full MP suite of modes and maps, etc. Their ambitions are inspiring and why I am nowhere near writing 343i and Halo off. Yes, it can be frustrating not having the amount of maps available but broadly speaking, there are so many more games to occupy our time while everything comes together.

[@jackpurchase45]

I still have faith in 343 and halo infinite💪👍🙏

[@enflam3]

The problem with the franchsie isn't the devs ofc they love making Halo games the problem is management at 343i specifically Bonnie Ross and Frank O'Connor whose corporate mindset has continued to drive the franchise downward over the past 10 years since the acquisition.

[@skadi3179]

^^^^

[@TheBadChaka]

Don’t forget Kiki Wolfkill…her interviews around the release of the Halo TV series shows she has no understanding of Halo as a franchise and it’s fanbase and cultural impact

[@bigmadmoe4379]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MIKE 🎂

[@aliasbortort9202]

Thank you, Joseph Staten. Keep up the amazing work.

[@sofaking1627]

He mentioned being fired up about summer. Hmm? What's coming this summer?

[@rudjauthority5791]

I just want co-op and forge please 😂

[@mecharobots]

Love how xcast has had alot of faces from xbox come on the show and this conversation was 👍 Just makes it a shame playstation does not do this anymore for ps I love you xoxo and hides away since Jim Ryan took over

[@illestcatnnebraska7331]

Kinda hard to be objective and criticize Xbox, if u have Xbox higher-ups on your show all the time

[@mecharobots]

@@illestcatnnebraska7331 that's true but playstation don't really have faces anymore . Jim Ryan just a numbers guy and probably can't play a playstation that well or at all

[@Mr8T1]

They’ve had many at-bats and have struck out on almost all of them. Surprised they still have the franchise tbh.

[@loganx9126]

We just need steady maps and modes like shotty snipers & swat magnums. Coop needs to be more than just the campaign! Keep workin yall!!

[@BillNyeGuy]

Wasn’t shorty snipers just added to rumble pit? I think I remember seeing it when I was looking what was under rumble.

[@martin..3700]

Then where else can you get coop other than campaign? Lol

[@flztchyy]

@@BillNyeGuy yeah I remember seeing it too.

[@eduardosaezurquizar1853]

If you search on the tactical Slayer playlist theres a magnum swat gamemode already

[@johnmarston407]

CAMPAIGN DLC TEASE AT 14:00!!!!!!!

[@YouTubeCensors]

Also I've been getting full health one hit meleed lately. At first I thought it was PC cheaters but then it also happened vs fellow console players so it must be lag based and yes it from the front as I stepped in front of an ally and enemy shooting each other to smack kill the guy.

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

Any gun with a bayonnet on it can do this though ( the brute weapons) mostly that brute pistol can't remember the name but it's got the revolver barrel and the shots are projectiles that has drop.

[@doxthafox1138]

I miss the "Community" tab that the Xbox dashboard used to have. It would show recent unlocked achievements for friends and recent screenshots/clips. SnowBikeMike, I have had my elite series 2 controller since November 2020 and now I am experiencing my first problem with the LB. Sending it in to XBOX for repair!

[@xXsillysussyXx]

community tab still exists just in the home menu press down a couple of times

[@mecharobots]

Just beat elden ring so it's time to dive into halo season 2,lego star wars and try trek to yomi

[@JSilv3r]

There’s very few people who eat, sleep and breathe halo, and one of those people is Joe Staten. Glad he’s at the helm now. Infinite has lots of potential but not sure if a 10 year plan is a good idea. 7 years could work, but we learned with gta5 that people will keep asking for the next biggest thing. We’ll see how they work this out.

[@JSilv3r]

Also fix the speed lines lol

[@Lukrative]

On the Elite 2 controller, was playing with a friend last night who just received their 3rd lemon replacement. Says if the next one is bad Xbox promised a refund. So probably ok if your original unit is fine but clearly something going on there. No issues yet with my Halo Infinite Elite 2. I intentionally don't play all games with it though. I know I'm busting that X and A button playing MLB the Show, so I use a normal controller.

[@MtMarshi]

I feel I should preface this by admitting my bias. I ADORE Halo and am mainly a single player campaign gamer, so for ME, Halo Infinite is an absolute masterpiece of open world story telling. Also I have to say I'm a huge fan of Joe Staten. He has for a long time being the God Father of the Halo franchise and anything in his hands turn to gold imo. That being said, the way 343 as a team have handled Multiplayer has felt positively amateur. I know by season 4 or maybe 5 Halo Infinite will be in a place it should have been in from the start. But will that be too little too late? We'll see. Regardless, I'm glad Joe and team appreciate the criticism because some people are LOVING the attention they are getting by posting hate filled tweets or youtube videos. I don't agree with such vitriol personally and feel there should be a modicum of respect when talkimg about what can be improved but this isn't going to change so whatever.

[@ForWilson490]

You really feel it’s a masterpiece open world game?? I felt it is lacking so much in comparison to other open worlds. It’s bare bones and lacking variety. I liked the story tho, but I am a die hard halo fan. Once I saw how much content was cut from campaign, I understand why it felt like it came up short. I hope they can add most of the cut content in as time goes on

[@Ultramendoza]

Can they fix the damn UI already? It is a torture.

[@Lukrative]

33:35 and that right there, is why we hate Tesla owners lol

[@nigelmartin35]

Love love love big Joe! I have faith as long as he's captain of the ship. So unfortunate he came on the project so late. Seems like they had a complete trash fire development with no content figured out before he got there. That's why everything is taking so long because it seems like they restarted making the game just a couple years ago. I have game pass so I can be patient for Joe's Halo content.

[@zvolchen117]

Halo doesn't just have a content problem. There's still no progression, pay walls, FOMO, awful xp system, armor core system, etc. How long until those things are fixed? How many years?

[@Aarsal_SoulBlazerz]

Spartan rank progression is already being worked on, I believe. Though there is still battlepass and ranked progression in the game. Which pay walls do you mean? Do you mean not having the fourth challenge unlocked even if you bought the first battlepass? If so, I believe they're addressing that soon. I feel like every live service game will have a certain amount of FOMO. After all, each one has various holiday events, etc. But at least with Infinite, someone joining in now hasn't missed out on Season 1's battlepass. The Challenge system is bad, I agree. Hopefully they revamp that. Armour core system is already being moved away from, but at least personally, I'm a fan of the coatings. I've found myself switching around between cosmetics significantly more in this game than any previous Halo.

[@p0rn0saur]

That's the real problem, their actual plan is completely flawed, on top of how slow it's rolling out

[@Venomx-nb1jr]

You apparently didn’t catch what Joe was saying between the lines. He himself isn’t happy about seasons being 6 months. The only reason they’d do that is to prepare everything. They clearly sacrificed season 2 to launch season 3 with everything they’ve been working on so it’s all together. They know people aren’t playing the game and they know bringing back some things but not others isn’t going to stop the bleeding. Bet money there’s a big announcement either at Microsoft’s Summer press or at the Lan in Orlando because that would be in September. Just be patient.

[@Kaimerah]

IF forge is good and that new big mode by certain affinity is good AND if all the issues with the base game are improved and or fixed. i think this game could come back but itd be up to 343 and this community carrying this game and spreading the word of halo. its free so word of my could help the game immensely in the future if there is genuinely good shit to talk about surrounding the game cause then newer players would have no other choice but to try the game

[@otherZinc]

@Joseph Staten, @343 Industries, I'm a Halo Original, from Inception in the 1990s! I love everything about Halo: The Halo Show on Paramount+ Halo Infinite The Sandbox of The Slip Space Engine Wants: Campaign Scoring Firefight ODST Style Firefight Gears Horde Like: Various Maps & Climate Mainly: Please continue your Monthly Updates on Halo Waypoint *"Please stop going on shows like This! Notice, they absolutely Never say what they like about Halo. They never "Demand" other Games to have what they ask of Halo Infinite or Any Microsoft Games. It's a fact that 343 Industries is held to High Impossible Standards, that are Never asked of Any other Studios, ever!* Joseph Staten, thanks for your time: See you on Waypoint!

[@Will_Forge]

I trust Joseph Staten. It's because of that and how MCC became what it is today that makes me so sure that Infinite will absolutely recover and grow to be the best Halo to date. It already has the seed and seedling of that "best Halo" growing today, and one day I look forward to saying it finally beat out ODST and Reach for me (my 2 favorites).

[@Auz541]

FIX DESYNC.

[@chief679]

Good question Parris, way to not take the easy route! Great answer too lol

[@sebastianguerrero6617]

A lot of people are over valuing the ip square enix just sold, desus ex has only sold 12 million copies in total, tomb raider get discounted almost immediately after releasing They aren't as big as what people would think

[@wkadalie]

Brand recognition is the most important. And Tomb raider is one of the most recognizable games. I think they're due for a hit.

[@vypermajik]

Love Joe. Bonnie and above needs to go.

[@climbandslackline487]

I think 343s biggest problem is they just choose all the wrong things to work on. Instead of spending time patching things out that bothers zero people, they could be working on on features everybody already wants. Just bad priorities on their part.

[@Shashi1222k]

Joseph Staten is the only guy I trust in 343i. Respect for our lord and saviour.

[@iXiClub]

The Elite controller is poorly designed, no other way around it lol. A friend bought, fresh out of the box the left joystick got stuck to the right, returned it and never got another. So many people have issues with those controllers, so it's not anything you're doing wrong, Mike!

[@AxelShifter]

I think employment needs to be addressed. They say the team is number 1 priority but they havent been honest about their 18month contracts and losing half yhe team when the game launched so hiring and continuing updates has delayed everything.

[@georgegallegos5031]

Way to hold his feet to the coals guys. (sarcasm)

[@17Haru17]

I have nothing but respect for Staten, but Infinite isn't Halo 2, he didn't direct it until years after its announcement, and he's not responsible for the multiplayer either. No matter your take, it's universally true that two maps and a handful of modes is the absolute least 343 could have done for season 2.

[@thatonerobot4549]

Im positive on the future of Halo because there has NEVER been a Halo game I didnt enjoy playing regardless of state, and Im positive in the future for both Halo and 343.

[@trickfinger1177]

Infinite has had 6 years of development time. Even after that terrible showing and a huge delay, it came out with a mediocre and barebones campaign, and a multiplayer without any roadmap while being a live service. This is business, and heads need to roll for this. The fact Staten was called in at all is a sign to me that the people at ms are taking infinite seriously, and attacking or blaming the devs that are working hard to right the wrongs right now might no be all that constructive imo. Im waiting for another month or so to jump in season 2 though, especially if it will last another 6 months.

[@wkadalie]

And Cyberpunk had 9 years. You never know what dev problems were going on. With Cyberpunk the engine was being build while the game was being made. Some games are scrapped or changed half way through. Or leadership changes.

[@DonovanGG__]

The game actually hasn’t been in development for 6 years. There was a leak of what the game looked like In late 2019 and I can tell that at that point, the game had only been in development for 6-8months maybe 1 year MAX. The game should have launched December 2022 or mid 2023 since they started in 2019.

[@JampackSam]

There is a lot of critical conversation around 343 and their handling of Halo, but I still think that they’re the right team for the job. Those are some talented developers and Halo is certainly in the right hands, even if the rollout hasn’t been ideal.

[@aono335]

Nice joke

[@p0rn0saur]

well I guess it's a case of "better than nothing" I suppose

[@Venomx-nb1jr]

I mean I think Halo 5 was actually a really solid game. It took awhile to get it there and it also took forever to get MCC where it is now. I’d say 343 still have excellent Devs but they don’t work fast by any means.

[@frankvandermerwe1487]

"certainly in the right hands"

[@oscarfeliz9874]

Can someone name me one single open world game that has an co-op campaign option? Real question.

[@frankvandermerwe1487]

Borderlands 3. Lego star wars also just released day 1 with local coop. This defending and shilling for your favourite company because "Console wars" is pathetic. Halo is in a poor state and it's clear 343 are incompetent.

[@wkadalie]

Aren't the new Far cry games all co-op.

[@YouTubeCensors]

Un-Nerf the mangler/Mauler!. And 2 maps one for me not a BTB fan is NOT enough. If starved for content bring back old Halo 2-3 maps as stop gaps. Use those old maps and I'd play almost every day for sure.

[@Venomx-nb1jr]

They’re literally in the works. Just be patient

[@presto354]

Buy a motorcycle.

[@alayablack9104]

I really hate it when he say I know some days it's hard to trust us, then immediately asks us to trust him. Like no. Prove we can trust you

[@m7reapershorts315]

This is what it means to be a Halo fan now. Watching the devs make promise after promise and while we wait and when we FINALLY get what they promised it’s lack luster and filled with 343i fucking nonsense

[@chief679]

The fact that battle royale or certain affinity was not mentioned.. means that there were some stipulations made by Staten.. or else they would have asked. Confirmed

[@iiRolltide]

Yea I thought for sure when he mention cores someone would ask about that terrible system but nope. Man I wish the video game “reporters and interviewers” would take some notes from sports reporters. Ask some real questions that fans have been saying from the beginning. I think mike is great but I don’t care what this guys favorite halo maps are, I want to know why the progression system is so damn bad.

[@chief679]

@@iiRolltide I love Mike but he is kind of a softy with interviews. There was some surprisingly good questions though. I thought it would be all up beat questions

[@iiRolltide]

@@chief679 yea there were some good questions and it’s not just a mike issue, it’s an industry wide problem. But when mike asked him about his favorite maps I was just annoyed that no one addressed, imo, one of the biggest problems with the game which is the god awful progression

[@marcello696]

actually Joe didn't have any stipulations and we were free to ask whatever we wanted but with a limited amount of time it would have been a waste of time to ask about the rumored BR mode because he would not have confirmed it either way

[@chief679]

@@marcello696 True but I would have loved to have read his facial expressions lol. Good interview though. The classic map question was on point.

[@RavagHer]

why isnt this guy the head of 343? he seems to actually care and if he was in charge from day 1 maybe halo infinite wouldnt be the meh it is now

[@wesmanpipes9430]

That F1 analogy made no sense.

[@CheeseheadTroyPlus]

Only about 15 minutes in. And here is all I’ll say. (Idk yet if they bring this up) but if battle royal isn’t in their plans then this game is truly dead. More players playing Apex, fortnite, Warzone, and pubg more than any other type of game on a daily. So ignoring that won’t save the game I love halo infinite. I love this game and I play 2 times a week! And love ranked play. But man this game NEEDS BR. like immediately

[@rinkumultani6515]

how he feel to be able to kill iconic halo in a flash

[@hungryyellow2119]

It wasn't in a flash. It's been a slow bleed out for 8+ years

[@bagemantoetagem7115]

But suckers...

[@captainpackage7]

It's ironic that the man that bashes the DualSense so much is the same man who is willing to praise the Elite 2 even though he has been through 4 in under 3 years.

[@p0rn0saur]

what does one have to do with the other? Seems he really really likes the Elite 2 then

[@Venomx-nb1jr]

I mean he could say the Elite 2 is a better controller it just has bad quality control and poor build quality. Technically still wouldn’t invalidate his point. That would mean the components are poorly made but the controller itself kicks ass.

[@DonovanGG__]

@@Venomx-nb1jr i’ve had my series 2 for a year and its overrated. The dualsense is better

[@aono335]

Change the management of the studio. Kick out all those who gave a green signal to all the anti-consumer decisions made by 343. They have shown incompetence for far too long.

[@MS-kt7dj]

Joe should be the head of 343 not bonnie ross.,That being said he have been patient, 7 years worth. It was time to show the Halo community what 343 could do and the ball was dropped.....off a cliff.

[@dageekynerd2898]

If you cared about the team like that then why even lock them down with a "10 year game" ? lol.

[@alexlyster3459]

The person who said that was Chris Lee. He left the team well before it launched.

[@cheporestrepo]

The answer is, They’ve learned nothing

[@MelissaAndAlex]

I feel like he ignored the questions

[@cooliipie]

#343StepDown

[@MrJblazini]

Halo Infinite is good but frustrating at the same time. The content offered is so bland and the challenge system is super annoying.