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Train2Game News: Microsoft hiring developer for next-gen Halo

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Microsoft appears to be hiring for a next-gen addition to the Halo series. An advert on their careers website states that Halo 4 producers 343 Studios are looking for an experienced graphics developer.

“Microsoft Studios 343 Industries is looking for an experienced graphics developer to help create the current and next generation of game visuals in the Halo universe. Work on one of the most exciting and creative properties in the industry; Work with the incredible 343 team to help drive the future of Halo.” reads the job advert.

“We are looking for an experienced graphics developer to help us deliver cutting edge graphics technologies for AAA experiences. Candidates should understand and have experience with how to bring great graphics to life.”

While it’s entirely possible that Microsoft may have a nex-gen Xbox console in development, the company says there won’t be any reveal this year.

Microsoft studio 343 are currently working on Halo 4, so be sure to keep reading The Train2Game Blog for the latest news on its development.

Halo 4 isn’t the first title in the series from 343, who produced last year’s Halo: Anniversary, which you can find out about the development of in this Train2Game Blog interview with producers Dan Ayoub and Dennis Ries.

What are your thoughts on the possibility of a next-gen Halo?

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Train2Game news: No next-gen Xbox console reveal this year say Microsoft

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Kinect for Xbox 360 Train2Game blog imageTrain2Game students hoping for a new console reveal at E3 this year, especially a new Xbox, are seemingly out of luck, because Microsoft say they won’t be showing off next-generation hardware anytime soon.

“While we appreciate all the interest in our long-range plans for the future, we can confirm that there will be no talk of new Xbox hardware at E3 or anytime soon.” said a Microsoft statement released to Kotaku.

“For us, 2012 is all about Xbox 360-and it’s the best year ever for Xbox 360. The console is coming off its biggest year ever-a year in which Xbox outsold all other consoles worldwide.”

“Xbox 360 didn’t just outsell other consoles, it also outsold all other TV-connected devices like DVD players, as well as digital media receivers and home theatre systems. And in our seventh year, we sold more consoles than in any other year-defying convention.”

The statement added that titles including Halo 4 point Xbox 360’s game release schedule being the “strongest ever.” You can get a look behind the scenes of Halo 4 in a developer diary, right here on the Train2Game Blog.

So Train2Game, what are your thoughts on the Microsoft statement? When do you think we’ll see the next generation of consoles arriving?

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Train2Game news: Halo 4 developer diary takes you behind the scenes at 343

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Train2Game students can get a first look at Halo 4 in a newly released developer diary from 343 Studios.

The video sees the team discussing how they’re going about developing the game, the first brand new Halo title since the series since creators Bungie stepped away from the Xbox exclusive FPS.

This Halo 4 behind the scenes diary also reveals how 343 studios are reworking the multiplayer modes, gives a sneak peek into improved graphics and shows how Halo 4 is incorporating motion capture technology.

Watch the Halo 4 developer diary below, right here on The Train2Game Blog.

Last week, The Train2Game Blog reported how Bungie co-founder Alex Seropian is “a little nervous” about Microsoft being in full control of Halo 4.

However, Halo 4 isn’t the first title in the series from 343, who produced last year’s Halo: Anniversary, which you can find out about the development of which you can read more about in this Train2Game Blog interview  with producers Dan Ayoub and Dennis Ries.

Halo 4 is scheduled for release later this year.

So, what are your thoughts on the first look at Halo 4? Does anything in the developer diary interest you in particular?

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Train2Game news: Bungie co-founder “a little nervous” about Microsoft developing Halo 4

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Train2Game Blog readers will probably be aware that Bungie, developers of Halo, have stepped away from shooter.

The series is now in the hands of Microsoft studio 343. They produced last year Halo Anniversary, which you can read more about in this Train2Game Blog interview producers Dan Ayoub and Producer Dennis Ries.

It’s 343 who’ll be developing Halo 4, but Bungie co-founder Alex Seropian – now working on mobile games – is confident with Microsoft, Halo 4 is in safe hands.

“It’s so crazy in an interesting way. I’ve been an observer for a while now. So much has gone on with the franchise. I will say the encouraging thing is that I know a lot of the folks at Microsoft working on it and they are great people,” he told GameSpot.

“I’m very hopeful that the team there is very fantastic. They are certainly treating it with a lot of care and respect. And applying the resources you’d like to see applied to a franchise like that. I’m hopeful that it will continue to bring the high production value and cool experiences it’s known for.”

However, Seropian added that even though he was “a little nervous” with what 343 could do with Halo 4, he’d be surprised if wasn’t a success.

“I don’t think I can be anything other than hopeful that it will be great. We’ll see. Halo is one of the crown jewels in the Microsoft gaming IP, if not the crown jewel, so you would expect nothing less than for them to take the time needed and apply the resources needed to make it great. I would be pretty surprised if they wiffed it.” he said.

“Maybe it will bring a fresh perspective, and that’s so hard because there’s so many fans that are used to a particular thing that bringing something new is often…it’s hard to bring something new to a franchise that’s so established. I’m looking forward to it.” the Halo creator concluded.

The full interview in-which the Bungie co-founder discusses his new mobile studio and much more can be read on GameSpot.

What are your thoughts on Halo being under the stewardship of a new developer? And what are your hopes for the series?

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