Halo 2 (Xbox)
The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military force's and Master Chief's efforts, the Covenant have breeched the Earth's defenses and have left its inhabitants in a dismal situation. In the midst of desperation, players assume the role of Master Chief and lead the resistance against the Covenant to save the people of Earth from a gruesome demise. Halo 2 will feature an immense and epic single player mode, as the story picks up where it ended in the first game. In addition to the single player mode, Halo 2 will also feature a redesigned multiplayer mode. While the first game limited players to LAN connectivity, Halo 2 takes multiplayer missions online by way of Xbox Live.

Developer	Bungie Software
Publisher	Microsoft
Genre	Shooter
Release Date	November 9, 2004
ESRB	Mature
GameSpy Score	(Read Review)
Multiplayer

• Cheats for Halo 2

Articles

• PlanetFargo: There's Room for Halo 2 (11/12/04) - Don't let the online console game of the year come between you and the one you love.
• Halo 2 Tips and Tricks (11/11/04) - Want some pointers to get you through the Covenant forces? Check these tips out!
• Halo 2: The PC Perspective (11/11/04) - GameSpy's senior PC editor -- and the guy who originally reviewed Halo -- weighs in with a second opinion on Halo 2.
• Halo 2 Pile-On! (11/10/04) - Our editors takes turns talking about the hottest Xbox game of the year!
• Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition (11/09/04) - So are the goodies that come packaged with the Limited Collector's Edition worth the extra money? We find out!
• GameSpy Editorial Exclusives (09/28/04) - We work hard to bring you the best video game information first. Check out the extra game coverage we have had.
• Halo 2 Reader Feedback Follow-Up #2 (09/12/04) - Frank's back to help answer your questions about the biggest Xbox game ever!
• Halo 2 Reader Feedback Follow-Up (08/25/04) - With a little help from our friends at Bungie, we've got answers to your questions about Halo 2!
• Halo 2 - Everything We Know! (07/07/04) - Everything you want to know about the next entry in the coveted Halo series. Get ready to rock!

Game of the Month

• Game of the Month November 2004 (12/02/04) - We pay homage to the best games of the month.

GirlSpy

• GirlSpy Volume 1, Issue 3: The issue where Zoe gets sick (11/12/04) - Zoe's plans are ruined by the Ebola virus … so she busts out her Dreamcast like a proper girl gamer ought to.

Interviews

• Halo 2: On the Level (11/05/04) - Bungie designer Tyson Green discusses the level design in the game.
• Halo 2: Setting the Mood (11/04/04) - We talk to Nile Rodgers, producer of the game's soundtrack, about the perfect way to set the mood in a game.
• Halo 2: Of Music and Sound (11/04/04) - Bungie's resident music and sound man Marty O'Donnell takes on a trip through the aural aspects of the game.
• Halo 2: Everyone Loves A Good Story (11/02/04) - Bungie's master storyteller Joe Staten takes us on a journey through the creation of their latest epic.
• Halo 2: Weapons (11/01/04) - Bungie designer Tyson Green gives readers the scoop on the weapons in the game.
• Halo 2: Vehicles (11/01/04) - Bungie's lead designer Jaime Griesemer talks about the vehicles in the game.
• Halo 2: Frank O'Connor Interview (10/31/04) - We got a chance to sit down and talk to Bungie's Content Manager about what went into making the super sequel.

Movies

• Shane Kim Video Interview (02/25/05) - Look at and get the scoop on the upcoming titles from Microsoft Game Studios direct from its general manager.
• Halo 2 -- Midnight Madness! (11/09/04) - Raymond and Ryan hit the EB Games in downtown San Francisco to mingle with the fans waiting for the most anticipated game of the year. Check out the footage!
• Halo 2 -- Direct-Feed Clips (11/07/04) - Twenty movies that prove that Halo 2 will deliver a single and multi-player experience unlike any other on the Xbox.
• Halo 2 (11/01/04) - New Movie
• Halo 2 640x480 TV Spot (10/31/04)
• Halo 2 (10/28/04) - TV Spot
• Halo 2: Inside Bungie Video (10/13/04) - A special edition of the Bungie Weekly Update takes us on a tour of the office.
• Halo 2 Announcement Trailer (10/11/04) - The movie that started the Halo fans salivating for the sequel.
• Halo 2 -- E3 2004 Multiplayer Demo Movie (09/10/04) - Watch the direct-feed version of the movie that blew your mind again and again at GameSpy.com.
• Halo 2 (09/03/04) - A couple of videos that should keep you drooling until the game hits in November.
• The Big Screen Halo 2 Trailer (07/23/04) - We've got a shot-by-shot view of the Halo 2 trailer that's appearing in movie theaters across the country.
• Halo 2 Multiplayer Demonstration (05/11/04) - Lengthy direct-feed demonstration of Halo 2 at the Microsoft E3 2004 Press Conference.
• Microsoft Xbox E3 2004 Press Conference (05/11/04) - Full, uncut version of the Microsoft E3 2004 Press Conference including information on Xbox Live features, Full Spectrum Warrior, Republic Commando, Fable, Forza Motorsport, Shrek 2, and of course Halo 2.

My So-Called Live

• The Numbers Never Lie (11/09/04) - We take a closer look at Bungie.net's amazingly deep stat tracking system for Halo 2, and what it means for fans.

News

• Halo 2 Gets Expansion (03/28/05) - Playing to crowds, Bungie and Microsoft will be releasing new maps for Halo 2.
• Video Game Awards 2004 Award Winners Announced (12/15/04) - The votes are in, the judges are out, the winners are known ...
• Halo 2 Sells More Than 5 Million Units (12/02/04) - Halo 2 is smoking hot and still selling like crazy...
• Xbox Live Update for Halo 2 (11/17/04) - Bungie fixes matchmaking issues, unlocks mp level, and adds 480p support.
• Halo 2 Sets Industry Record (11/11/04) - Halo 2 outsells anything and everything, as simple as that.
• G4TechTV Celebrates Halo 2 Day (11/08/04) - Halo 2 here, Halo 2 there ... Halo 2 everywhere!
• EBGames Launches Halo 2 Tonight (11/08/04) - EB Games' Universal CityWalk Store in Los Angeles premieres Halo 2 at 9PM.
• Halo 2 Gets Leaked (10/14/04) - A week after Bungie declares it gold, hackers leak Halo 2 on the web.
• The Ultimate Gamer Auditions (10/12/04) - Spike TV is looking for Halo fans to star in its new series.
• Halo 2 Goes Gold! (10/11/04) - The wait is almost over, Master Chief gets golden armor!
• Halo 2 is Already Settings Records (10/06/04) - Pre-orders for Bungie's FPS are through the roof, one million and counting.
• Aspyr Snags Upcoming Wideload Games Title (08/31/04) - Former Bungie founder Alexander Seropian is working on Halo-powered action title.
• Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition announced (07/21/04) - Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition adds bonus DVD.
• Microsoft launches Halo 2 trailer campaign (07/19/04) - Microsoft will start promoting Bungie's Halo 2 in movie theatres with promo trailer.
• Halo 2 playable at Penny Arcade Expo (07/14/04) - Penny Arcade announced today it will have Halo 2 playable at PAX 2004.
• 'Halo 2' UK release date announced (07/09/04) - Microsoft today revealed it is releasing 'Halo 2' a few days after the North American release.
• Halo 2 November 9th (05/10/04) - Microsoft's promising Xbox sequel gets a street date and a special pre-order package.
• Bungie.net Relaunched (04/13/04) - Bungie's official site reloaded with Xbox Live integration.

PlanetFargo

• There's Room for Halo 2 (11/12/04) - Don't let the online console game of the year come between you and the one you love.
• Preparing Body, Mind, and Soul for Halo 2 (06/03/04) - I yearn for Halo 2 with a passion that makes those around me uncomfortable.

Previews

• Halo 2 Multiplayer Hands-On (09/09/04) - A trip to Bungie gives us a chance to get up close and personal with the multiplayer side of Halo 2.
• Halo 2 -- Will's Game Stars Live Impressions (09/03/04) - We stood in line with England's biggest Bungie fans to get our hands on the most anticipated Xbox game ever!
• Halo 2 -- Ryan's Game Stars Live Impressions (09/02/04) - Ryan experiences Halo 2 for the first time during the game's UK debut at Game Stars Live in London. Is it all it's cracked up to be?
• Halo 2 Multiplayer Hands-on (05/11/04) - Bungie and Microsoft unveil Halo 2's multiplayer for the first time - and have a hell of a time dragging us away.

Reviews

• Halo 2 (11/07/04) - The most anticipated game in the history of the Xbox is finally here. Was it worth the wait?

Special Features

• Fall Preview Guide 2004: Xbox (09/20/04) - A look at 29 of the hottest games coming to your Xbox this fall.

The Grudge

• Halo 2 vs. Half-Life 2: RESULTS (11/01/04) - GameSpy readers choose the game they're most excited about
• Halo 2 vs. Half-Life 2: VOTE! (11/01/04) - GameSpy readers choose the game they're most excited about