Channel 4 news report shows Halo 5

By Robert Purchese Published 9 February, 2011

And Project Gotham Racing.

Microsoft has flashed a cheeky glimpse of Halo 5 to the Channel 4 news team - what happened to Halo 4?

A filmed report shows Microsoft's Jonathan Cluts using hidden Kinect-like technology to change the appearance of a wall within a futuristic, Microsoft-built concept house - Microsoft Home.

He flicks through icons and settles on Grandma's Room. But what's more interesting are the two names either side: Project Gotham Racing, the other Halo 5.

Cluts selects Grandma's Room and a more grandma-specific décor covers the walls.

That's it. There's no explanation of the Halo 5 or Project Gotham Racing icons, although beneath the Halo 5 symbol reads, "Inside Halo 5."

Maybe they're nothing more than humorous nods to the future and games that may exist. That still means Microsoft plans to keep both series running. And that's something, isn't it?

We know Microsoft's internal studio 343 industries has been handed the Halo baton by now unshackled developer and IP creator Bungie. Project Gotham Racing was thought dead following Activision's acquisition of Bizarre Creations, however last November Microsoft was apparently in talks with a number of developers regarding a makeover of the dormant franchise.

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Comments (26) Latest comment 1 year ago

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  • MonkeyMagik #1 1 year ago

    get in there, top 2 franchises return

  • Billybob21 #2 1 year ago

    Interesting. As much as I hope this is genuine, I have a funny feeling this was planned just to cause speculation.

  • DB2k #3 1 year ago

    WOW. Who'd have thought these games were going to one day surface? Not I!

  • NickD35 #4 1 year ago

    Well it's obvious there is going to be a Halo 5. But you probably won't even see it this generation.

  • jonbwfc #5 1 year ago

    F'ing Norah. IT'S A MOCKUP YOU RETARDS.



  • KevvyMetal79 #6 1 year ago

    It would make sense if the new Halo game was internally referred to as "Halo 5" with Reach considered the 4th full instalment. Every game starts with a working title, Black ops DLC refers to it as "COD7".

    If 343 are making a new Halo, which they probably are...it will almost certainly be for current gen platforms.
    This console generation is for life yo!
    Edited by KevvyMetal79 at 09/02/11 @ 17:39

  • darkmorgado #7 1 year ago

    Well my money on the next Halo game is on an HD remake of CE, given that this is the tenth anniversary and everything. I reckon an E3 reveal followed by a christmas release.

  • comissars_handgun #8 1 year ago

    They should have stopped after Halo 2 really, how many more repetitive sequels that don't bring in anything new can they possibly shit out?

    The answer is 'a lot' apparently.

  • weebl #9 1 year ago

    Breaking news: some games might or might not be in development shocker

  • GamesConnoisseur #10 1 year ago


    They should have stopped after Halo 2 really, how many more repetitive sequels that don't bring in anything new can they possibly shit out?

    The answer is 'a lot' apparently.

    So would that equally applies to Killzone 3 or more relevant perhaps COD?

    James Bond was allowed pretty much to go on and on!

    But we of course would want to experience something new and innovative in each new iteration, but Halo universe is very rich and plenty to be mined for our entertainment.

    Star Wars and Star Trek has well realised universe, but they do have different story lines focusing on different characters and timelines, so does Halo, if rumours of focusing on the birth of Spartan Project and the black ops to prevent secessions of outer planets.

    MS is no fool to let the franchise die out and plenty of fans.

  • coolbritannia #11 1 year ago

    darkmorgado, exactly my prediction also.

  • Shadders #12 1 year ago

    That's a slightly misleading article title..

  • miiiguel #13 1 year ago

    They should have stopped after Halo 2 really, how many more repetitive sequels that don't bring in anything new can they possibly shit out?

    Yes, that would probably be a wise decisions, since Halo 3 and Halo Reach didn't make any profit. Did it ?

  • mcwildcard #14 1 year ago

    Microsoft Home?
    Lulz.

  • Grayvern #15 1 year ago

    Halo 5: Start a fight

  • HarryTuttle #16 1 year ago

    @GamesConnoisseur: You're using the Star Wars franchise as an example of why it 's a *good* idea to keep pumping out installments? I guess you watched a different set of prequels than me...

  • BlinkeredAxis #17 1 year ago

    A full-fat Halo game takes about 3 years to do (well worth it IMO), so it might be 2013/14 before release. Still, there's no sign of a next-gen console so it'll probably still be 360 and maybe PS3 (Don't laugh - Mass Effect 2 went PS3 after all).

    Err, GamesConnoissuer, did you try Halo:Reach? It's the best game in the series by far. I like sequels if they're good (eg CoD MW2), but not bad (eg CoD Black Ops). It's the quality that matters.

    The tech in the video looked interesting, but did't seem to be very practical. Still, the watery thing is a bit like those Cylon computers in Battlestar Galactica TV, which is cool.

  • Climhazzard #18 1 year ago

    My two favourite franchises on Xbox, hope they're out this year. Well not Halo 5 as that's clearly not happening for some time. I'll be happy with the remake of Halo 1.

  • Starkillah_79 #19 1 year ago

    today is 360 rumours day, isn't it? first gears kinect now halo 5...i'd say bring it on but what the hell happened to halo 4 (REACH didn't count without the Chief obviously) ?

  • kupocake #20 1 year ago

    EG, please... there are people in Search Engine Optimisation who would feel bad about writing this level of substanceless linkbait.

  • king26 #21 1 year ago

    A pity Halo can't be put to rest with some dignity. What was once a brilliant breath of fresh air now seems to be growing a bit long in the tooth. Surely the developers are to talented to be milking this franchise. Give us something new!!

  • kizme #22 1 year ago

    what should m$ give up on halo? Look no further than Nintendo for milking. M$ please keep them coming when can i see halo wars 2 please get your finger out.

  • frunk #23 1 year ago

    I can think of an "out of work" dev house who can probably manage a "not too bad" PGR

  • schnide #24 1 year ago

    EUROGAMER IN DELIBERATE HIT-GRABBING HEADLINE SHOCKER!

  • Quixz #25 1 year ago

    It sure would be nice if Microsoft hired Bizarre Creations for the next PGR.. it's very sad :((

  • Spekingur #26 1 year ago

    Rallisport Challenge please.