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'''Halo Fest''' was an event held by [[343 Industries]] to celebrate the history of the ''[[Halo]]'' franchise. There have been two official ''Halo Fest'' events - one in [[2011]] and one in [[2014]] - alongside one held by GameStop in [[2010]] to celebrate the release of ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo7MOCpoto0 '''YouTube:''' ''Red vs. Blue PSA: Halo Fest'']</ref>
'''Halo Fest''' was an event held by [[343 Industries]] to celebrate the history of the ''[[Halo]]'' franchise. There have been two official ''Halo Fest'' events - one in [[2011]] and one in [[2014]] - alongside one held by GameStop in [[2010]] to celebrate the release of ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo7MOCpoto0 '''YouTube:''' ''Red vs. Blue PSA: Halo Fest'']</ref>


==''Halo Fest'' 2011==
==''Halo Fest'' 2011==
[[File:HaloFestLogo.jpg|right|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2011 logo.]]
[[File:HaloFestLogo.jpg|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2011 logo.]]
''Halo Fest'' 2011 was held at [[PAX Prime|PAX Prime 2011]], on August 26-28. ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'' were the focuses of the event.<ref name="nelson">[http://majornelson.com/2011/08/26/news-from-halo-fest/ '''Xbox Live's Major Nelson''': ''News From Halo Fest'']</ref>
''Halo Fest'' 2011 was held at [[PAX Prime|PAX Prime 2011]], on August 26-28. ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'' were the focuses of the event.<ref name="nelson">[http://majornelson.com/2011/08/26/news-from-halo-fest/ '''Xbox Live's Major Nelson''': ''News From Halo Fest'']</ref>


*'''[[Anniversary Map Pack]]:''' several maps were announced and ready to play at the event including [[Installation 04 (level)|Installation 04]], [[Ridgeline]] and [[Solitary]], while [[Penance]] and [[Battle Canyon]] were playable for the first time in the US.<ref name="nelson"/>
*'''[[Anniversary Map Pack]]:''' several maps were announced and ready to play at the event including [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]], [[Ridgeline]] and [[Solitary]], while [[Penance]] and [[Battle Canyon]] were playable for the first time in the US.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}}
*'''Stereoscopic 3D:''' attendees were able to experience the ''Halo Anniversary'' campaign in 3D at the LG Cinema 3D Experience.<ref name="nelson"/>
*'''Stereoscopic 3D:''' attendees were able to experience the ''Halo Anniversary'' campaign in 3D at the LG Cinema 3D Experience.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}}
*'''''[[Halo: Reach]]'' Title Update:''' preview of the ''Halo: Reach'' Title Update and Anniversary settings.<ref name="nelson"/>
*'''''[[Halo: Reach]]'' Title Update:''' preview of the ''Halo: Reach'' Title Update and Anniversary settings.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}}
*'''''Forza Motorsport 4'' and ''Halo 4'' Warthog:''' A preview of the [[M12 Warthog]] in ''Forza 4''.<ref name="nelson"/>
*'''''Forza Motorsport 4'' and ''Halo 4'' Warthog:''' A preview of the [[M12 Warthog]] in ''Forza 4''.{{Ref/Reuse|nelson}}


==''Halo Fest'' 2014==
==''Halo Fest'' 2014==
[[File:HaloFest2014Logo.jpg|right|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2014 logo.]]
[[File:HaloFest2014Logo.jpg|thumb|''Halo Fest'' 2014 logo.]]
''Halo Fest'' 2014 was held in the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles on November 10, 2014 - one day prior to the release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' - and the event was livestreamed on [[Xbox LIVE]] and Twitch.<ref name="xbox">[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2014/10/22/games-halo-fest-announcement/ '''Xbox Wire''': ''Enlist Now for the HaloFest Livestream, November 8-11]</ref>
''Halo Fest'' 2014 was held in the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles on November 10, 2014 - one day prior to the release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' - and the event was livestreamed on [[Xbox LIVE]] and Twitch.<ref name="xbox">[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2014/10/22/games-halo-fest-announcement/ '''Xbox Wire''': ''Enlist Now for the HaloFest Livestream, November 8-11]</ref>
*'''First look at the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|''Halo 5: Guardians'' Multiplayer Beta]]:''' Attendees were able to play the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' beta early and see an exhibition match between esports pros.<ref name="xbox"/>
*'''First look at the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|''Halo 5: Guardians'' Multiplayer Beta]]:''' Attendees were able to play the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' beta early and see an exhibition match between esports pros.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}}
*'''World premiere of ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'':''' Fans were able to watch the first episode of the series.<ref name="xbox"/>
*'''World premiere of ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'':''' Fans were able to watch the first episode of the series.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}}
*'''Interviews with [[343 Industries]]:''' Interviews were conducted with [[Frank O'Connor]], [[Dan Ayoub]], [[Josh Holmes]] and [[Bonnie Ross]].<ref name="xbox"/>
*'''Interviews with [[343 Industries]]:''' Interviews were conducted with [[Frank O'Connor]], [[Dan Ayoub]], [[Josh Holmes]] and [[Bonnie Ross]].{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}}
*'''Global ''Halo'' Tournament:''' A launch invitational featuring 32 of the biggest names in esports playing ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' for $50,000.<ref name="xbox"/>
*'''Global ''Halo'' Tournament:''' A launch invitational featuring 32 of the biggest names in esports playing ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' for $50,000.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}}
*At the event, attendees were treated with custom chocolate bars called "Master Chocolate".
<gallery>
File:HaloFest MasterChocolate.png|The "Master Chocolate" bar packaging.
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 10:58, April 12, 2023

Halo Fest was an event held by 343 Industries to celebrate the history of the Halo franchise. There have been two official Halo Fest events - one in 2011 and one in 2014 - alongside one held by GameStop in 2010 to celebrate the release of Halo: Reach.[1]

Halo Fest 2011[edit]

Halo Fest 2011 logo.

Halo Fest 2011 was held at PAX Prime 2011, on August 26-28. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 4 were the focuses of the event.[2]

Halo Fest 2014[edit]

Halo Fest 2014 logo.

Halo Fest 2014 was held in the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles on November 10, 2014 - one day prior to the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection - and the event was livestreamed on Xbox LIVE and Twitch.[3]

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