Today on Xbox Wire, Microsoft and 343 Industries have announced HaloFest 2014, a streamed event in which they will be broadcasting special sneak peeks, interviews and exclusive gameplay on Xbox Live, Xbox.com and Twitch of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection as well as the world premiere of the live-action digital series Halo: Nightfall. The event runs from November 8-11 leading up to the collection’s release on November 11th.
Direct from Xbox Wire’s post, here is everything that HaloFest 2014 has to offer:
First look at Halo 5: Guardians. Fans will have a chance to experience the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta before its release on Dec. 29. An exhibition match between eSports pros will provide a first glimpse at the future of Halo multiplayer gameplay.
World premiere of Halo: Nightfall. The evolution of Halo storytelling continues with the debut of Halo: Nightfall. Watch the first episode of this original live-action digital series, which introduces Agent Locke – a pivotal new character in Halo 5: Guardians. Halo: Nightfall is the result of an unprecedented collaboration with industry talents like Ridley Scott and Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, who worked hand-in-hand with 343 Industries to raise the bar for live-action storytelling in the Halo universe.
Interviews with 343 Industries and more. Hear from Head of 343 Industries Bonnie Ross, Franchise Development Director Frank O’Connor, Executive Producer Dan Ayoub, Executive Producer Josh Holmes and others as they talk about the past, present and future of the Halo universe. Additionally, get the latest details on Halo: Nightfall directly from 343 Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill, the cast and production team, and hear from celebrity Halo fans walking the green carpet at the Avalon Theatre.
The global Halo Tournament. On Nov. 8-9, the Halo: The Master Chief Collection Launch Invitational, presented by ESL, will feature 32 of the biggest names in eSports going toe-to-toe in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer for $50,000 in prizes and the chance to be the first to play the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta. The competition will take place at ESL’s Southern California headquarters, and all coverage will be streamed at Twitch.tv/Halo on Nov. 8-9, with additional highlights airing during the HaloFest live broadcast on Nov. 10.
Xbox Wire has also revealed the full live action trailer for Halo: Nightfall showing off some pretty amazing production values. The trailer features the new character Halo 5: Guardians character Agent Locke, who despite previous speculation is not the main character of Halo 5, but still looks pretty badass:
In order to “attend” this digital event you are asked to enlist on HaloFest 2014’s official Facebook Page.
Are you excited about Halo: Nightfall, the Master Chief Collection, and any other Halo news that might come out of this event? Let us know in the comments!
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