Most successful game of all time? I've heard of hyperbole, but that's just plain lying.

There are many many games which are far higher up on the success scale than Halo (the obvious one being the sims).

It's hard to believe this is an unauthorized book since it seems to only heap praise upon the franchise.

"Halo is one of the most overrated, over-hyped series in gaming history"

I corrected that for you.

It is an unauthorized book, two of them are members of the biggest fan community, HBO though.

There are many ways to rate success. Obviously, The Sims has sold more copies than the Halo franchise. But also many more people own a PC than an Xbox. The Halo series (Halo 1 and 2 combined) boasts nearly a 1:1 attachment rate with Xbox consoles, meaning that, statistically, virtually everyone who owns an original Xbox owns either Halo or Halo 2. Also, until Pirates of the Carribean 2 dethroned it, Halo 2 had enjoyed the highest grossing opening weekend of any entertainment product ever released (box office movie releases, other game releases, CDs, etc). It may not be your favorite game ever, but it is hard to legitimately argue that it is not at least one of the most successful games ever. If it happened to also be your favorite game, then you might say it's the most successful, too. Obviously the title is an opinion, but it's not so far off base as to be ridiculous.

Ah yes, the Halo-haters come out of the woodwork. How reliable. :)

"Most successful video game of all time" is tough to back up. What's the metric? Compared to what? Regardless, it'd be hard to deny that Halo *has* indeed had a major impact on the video game industry - in *some* positive fashion. (the Halo-haters can come up with dozens of *negative* things Halo brought to the table, heh) To claim otherwise is to stick your head in the sand.

As comparison, don't forget that Gone with the Wind holds the record as being the biggest box-office hit in the history of movies. Just 'cause you don't like something doesn't make it's impact any less valid.

Not to be picky, but I still believe Halo 2 has the highest weekend gross. Halo 2 sold 125 Million in the first DAY. Whereas Pirates sold 132 Million in the first 3 days. But thats beside the point. In the short life of Halo, it is quite possibly one of the greatest series ever.

"Halo is one of the most overrated, over-hyped series in gaming history"

I don't know about overrated but it is over-hyped. Don't get me wrong; it's a fun game, but there are other fps's that are better than Halo, and it is still crowned by many as the best game of all time. (Wonders if it has as many fan whores as Counterstrike)

So Velops, you're suggesting that the only way a game loved by millions would be praised in a book, is if Microsoft endorsed it?

What I don't get is, if someone doesn't like Halo, why would they comment on a Halo article? Just to post that you don't like it? If I went around stating everything I don't like whenever I saw an article about it, I wouldn't have much free time.

Now, I could see commenting on social and political events that have greater importance to the world at large, but a piece of entertainment that doesn't suit your particular tastes?

If you don't like the topic, why care? Just move along.

Umm...most succesfull game ever? i thuink theres a game that tops it...you may have heard of it. Its called "The legend of zelda: Orcerania of time" Besides, Halo 2 sucked.

Wow, that's got to be the worst attempt at spelling "Ocarina" that I've ever seen. Good one, Tony!

yeah legend of zelda was good but not nearly as good as halo. and you cant compare halo and the sims because they are such different games. and mossberg has a point. if you dont like halo, then dont bother to comment we dont care what you think.

It is all opinions. However, I like wat mattgcn said. That is a VERY good point.

Ok, I own the sims. I hate it. people own halo and don't like it either. sales are nothing. are you telling me that because something sells it's "teh best?"
Then explain to me how pet rocks are so great.

Halo is amazing imo, the sims is a SIMULATION of life. wow. ingenious. I'm amazed that you can copy life. Will Wright had no originality in his game. nothing was innovative. people keep buying expansion packs to a life game. I guess I just never got why people buy those games. everygame will wright has made has been realistic simulators. I think the guys at bungie have done an awesome job and with more originality

Interesting that the link for "machinima" in the news post takes you to RvB, but the 19 page article in the book is about The Codex....
www.thecodexseries.com

Halo rocks, all other games are meaninless, halo gets a 19 outof 5.

It's okay. Markgreyam is just a fanboy. I'm sure Halo is overrated when over 3 renowned reviewer websites have given all Halo's a 9.0+ rating.

Wow, there must be a mass conspiracy or something.

Halo is the best game i've ever played and if you want to say bad things about it just because you suck at it well then that's your problem bud

I must agree if you don't like Halo move on quit crying and complaining and get lost. We don't really care what you have to say. Why complain about it? Just ignore it and like your mom when I told her no means no it'll go away. :P

Halo for it's time was a game that will alway be remembered as a great game to most FPS players. The story line was great, the levels (again for their time) were very detailed for a FPS and you could play online even on dial-up (I'd know I did it.)

Halo 2 now this game had graphics most FPS's of it's time lacked and it still had multiplayer to boot (yes it wasn't THAT long ago but it's still a few years ago). It wasn't too dark like DOOM was (this is just my opinion). I won't comment on the storyline because I never finished the game. I don't own an X-Box but i've played at friends places. (I'm a PS2 person)

I can't comment on Halo 3 having never played it but what I've see is amazing.

Oh and the fact that this novel never mentioned RvB is horrible. It's the most watched Halo machinima on the net.

listen halo is one of the biggest online fps games in history and thats the truth i have read the books and played the games i have the board game and i can safely say that the halo haters are fags and always will be fags... HALO RULES

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