User blog:ARTaylor/15 Years of Halo: Combat Evolved

Today is the fifteen anniversary of the release of Halo: Combat Evolved. The video game puts players in the role of Master Chief, a cybernetically-enhanced supersoldier, as he crash lands on a mysterious ring world built by an ancient civilization. He must battle the genocidal Covenant while uncovering the hidden horrors of the Halo ring. The game is a landmark in the industry, not only helping launch the new Xbox console but popularizing first person shooters on consoles. The game is considered one of the best ever made, spawned ten additional games with two more remakes, a novel series, comic books including some made by Marvel Comics, an animated film, and several attempts at a live-action film. The game features the talents of Steve Downes as main character Master Chief Petty Officer John-117.