In my mind, Halo 2 is synonymous with the rhythmic hum of the battle rifle's three-round burst. This single-shot version sounds weaker and just doesn't ring true as Master Chief's weapon of choice.

But over time, the Arbiter has become one of Halo 's most popular characters, and his missions in Halo 2 are remembered much more fondly 20 years later. One of the biggest strengths of Halo 2 ...

Halo 2 was made, in every sense of the phrase, during a vastly different time in video game history, one that will never be replicated (for better and for worse). That it became the best-selling ...

Sure, long-lost game demos are no rarity, thanks to the Beyond Good and Evil 2 Rule. But the Halo 2 E3 2003 demo is held to a higher regards in the hearts and minds of Halo fans, having achieved a ...

What you need to know The demo for Halo 2 shown during E3 2003 was one of the biggest and most iconic pieces of marketing for Bungie's beloved Xbox shooter, but since its engine was scrapped, it ...

Seven classic Halo 2 maps, 2004 legacy rules, and an SMG make the leap to Infinite today. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Reviewing Halo 2 By virtue of the long lead times that monthly magazines have (not to mention day-one patches not really being a normal thing back then), I found myself at Bungie in late September ...

Halo 2 will launch on Insignia in Public Beta on March 15th at 20:00 GMT (16:00 EST, 13:00 PST) with the following 10 multiplayer playlists. Please ensure your console is setup, and you've signed ...