Halo novels get a makeover

First of all, I have to agree that the ones that Eric Nyland wrote were by far the best ones. But to those who keep waving the explaining inconsistencies or whatnot minding the 8 year gap flag need to realize something. The people who wrote these books had full access to all that is Halo at the time that the books were written. So yes I do agree that things can change in the realm of stories but what is written in the book needs to be separate from the games. Like the Resident Evil series of books. I thought that S.D. Perry did a very good job of making the books into their own thing. It does not make any since at all to go back and rework books that have already been written just because they thought up more things. No one does this. But to reissue the books with new content sound more like a marketing move then anything else. What really should have been done with new content is release a separate book altogether. You didn't see that having with the Star Wars series or really any other one that comes to mind. However, all this for not really. 'Tis still good to get the kids away for a moment to read something.

@ValleyofDoom Thanks for the heads up, I'm gonna go pick up the first three after I go spend some money on Red Dead Redemption lol. Thanks man, later.

Okay, I'm going to be blunt here. New content, fine. But we all know what happens when remakes start messing with the content that's already there. They aren't as popular as the originals. So for Christ's sake, don't change the original novel parts in any way, shape or form!

@ValleyfoDoom None of the Halo Writers are as good as Eric Nylund

@fi3ldsy Yes, they are very very good. At least the first three. I don't know about the others, because I haven't read them myself. I heard from others that they weren't nearly as good as the books Eric Nylund wrote.

I'm a big fan of the games. I guess I should dive into the books this summer... Are they good? By good i guess I mean at least a little mature. I don't want to be reading something along the lines of Goosebumps.

Since I don't have a 360, I might as well read the books !!!

So are they talking updated covers and story or just covers?

YAY

I agree with coldfire to a point. I wouldnt go as far to say the games were shallow, but i would say that story wise in the games, they need a more solid, and flowing chart of plot points. And I also agree with 856. If the writers of the books could collaborate together with the writers of the halo universe games, SO many more water cooler moments, and storyline dexterity could not only boost the sales of Bungie's already major success, but also throw a curve ball to those who expect the story to be a little washy.

I'm not buying the books again just for a few changes... the ones I have are just collecting dust now anyways.

the books are so much better then the games

@SpiritOfFire117 rereleasing basically the same thing with minor revisions = milking ... Sounds similar to text book companies who change a few things and brand it a new 500$ revision ... i consider that to be milking too. and ive played all the halo games and read the first novel and was bored by how shallow it was compared to masterpieces like Dune. so yes im still gonna call it milking b/c thats exactly what it is.

Since I have never read the books, this is great! I look forward to buying them. This should be a great read, some good ol science fiction action. Oh, and Reach beta was sick!

@IndianaPwns39 @Mr_Funktastic54 @baystatethrashr @Volks18t OMFG. It was a f***ing joke.

Hang on. I need to go to the store for some milk.

@CaptainJohnny Things change and inconsistencies appear over time.

@necorid Absolutely man, Nylund's books were the best ones in the series, I couldn't put them down. I found the books more entertaining than the games themselves, probably because they present a much more complex aspect to the franchise's universe.

@ColdfireTrilogy It's not milking. They're just ironing out some of the inconsitencies that have appeared over the course of 9 years. Then again, you don't sound like someone very informed in regards to Halo, so I don't expect you to understand. :roll:

FYI I was not qouting COD. I dont even remember that line in the game. "history is written by the victors." Winston Churchill

Who has time to sit and read a book anymore lol. I have the audiobooks and loved them. The second book is great with the step by step thru Halo 1. I haven't played the game in years but i still remember the singleplayer game.

what was the point of making the first ones?

@tehepicpwnzor.....Oh no people who read books scare me with their big brains and their big words.

The Halo games need a make over...

@tehepicpwnzor troll. noun, you.

nifty neato

I've never really been interested in the Halo series of games, but I might give the books ago.

So if they are adding additional content does that mean that these are like the "Directors Cut" of the book or am I missing something?

i always wanted to know more about the forerunners

@tehepicpwnzor Hate to break this to you but you're posting your opinion on a gaming website. You have no ground to attempt calling people geeks. Also, if you truly believe that's a Call of Duty quote then I pity you further. Furthermore, add this mentality: "Look at these nerds and they're Halo books. Hey, that guy quoted Call of Duty! I'm not a nerd for recognizing that game line" on top of that and we have a real winner folks. Anyway, I've read all the Halo books and they're pretty entertaining. I don't see this reissue as anything more than ever other book reissue and that's media synchronization. Example: When Sum of All Fears was released it had a mediocre cover that said "Tom Clancy" larger than the title. After the movie was released the book was rereleased with the same cover art as the DVD/Movie poster. Since Halo: The Fall of Reach features original Halo graphics type art it doesn't shock me they'd rerelease it to appear more modern. As for the new content I'd assume all they're going to add is a few lines here and there to ease over canon inaccuracies. Not enough to warrant me to reread them, however.

I wouldn't say the books were fantastic but they were enjoyable and it was fun reading more about the fiction. I just don't want to have to rebuy the books when I already own every single one XD. Hopefully they relese the short stories and stuff in its own book. One can hope...

The books were very simple, easy reads, but very entertaining! The Fall of Reach is easily the best one outta da bunch, but I do appreciate the marines backstory during The Flood book & I really did enjoy the involvment of the other spartans concerning The First Strike book. I would highly recommend reading at least these three books. I'm looking forward new stories and the art of new Halo books.

@tehepicpwnzor I sincerely hope you don't really think that quote came from Call of Duty

I brought Halo: fall of reach novel and started reading it several years ago, I loved the book, it was so captivating until i got around half way through it then i fell out of it, i dont know why, it was so interesting and after half way through, it got really boring fast and confusing, maybe i should try again, maybe college as teached me alot about reading and literature and can finally enjoy the latter half of this novel

@knoetgen that was the best use of a Call of Duty quote EVER.

[This message was deleted at the request of a moderator or administrator]

The Halo games are better entertainment.

Nylund was the best halo author. Ghosts of Onyx and Fall of Reach were the best books.

@Jerrymiru this is in no way milking it. they want to release the book so it takes into account any changes in the lore in the past 9 years

Wait, did I hear "updating content"? WTF. This better mean they're not backpedaling and changing canon because Halo Reach is messing with everything they already set up. It'd be like if Lucas went and rewrote the OT because he did stuff a little differently in the prequels. ...Actually, what with Anakin's head in Episode VI, I guess he already did.

They need to reveal who the Sharquoi are. They still haven't, and talked about it in a Halo 2 limited edition booklet "conversations with the universe" I kind of wish the Halo games themselves were just as big in scope as the novels though. Technological limitations are unfortunate. I would like to see a formation of 100 ghosts getting off a Cruiser without my xbox exploding

@Jerrymiru Its funny that people today think that something like this is milking. The halo series is no where near the milking stage. People said that Bungie was milking when it they announced Halo 3. The only game series that is being milked is Mario. When Master Chief appears in over 100 games, like Mario, then you can say they are milking the Halo Franchise. Side Note: I think it would be cool if Orson Scott Card wrote a Halo book since the Spartan program is similar to the military program in his book Enders Game.

No offense to Bungie or Halo the books were really good, especially Op Harvest. But now that this trilogy has reached the 'end of the assault on Earth' are we going to continue to move in reverse?? I like background story and all, learning about the forerunners time will be awesome, but are we truly stuck with a cliffhanger or was Master Chief not planned past Halo 3? I want answers and what happened to the other remaining Spartans....oh well to the Forerunners we go!

~sheesh. I've heard of milking a game and movie but not books. Crap like this is what is turning me away from Halo. I really liked the books but now it just looks like they are going the way of Star Wars with this franchise. Next up: Halo: Combat Evolved: Remastered

@ParisSun First off all. Avatar is a over hyped peice of human garbage. Secondly, District 9 pretty much proved a good halo moive could have been made since it was originally going to be directed by Neil Bloomcamp, and produced my Peter Jackson. But i say could have been made since they have been dropped from all involvement (why that would make sense, i dont know, since the combination was nominated for best picture)

@knoetgen dat be true timothy. love how he uses a MW2 qoute to good use,but wat am i saying that qoute could have appeared somewhere else before that.

ParisSun: Whoever said that Avatar was a good movie, hmmm? The only thing exceptional about it is the special effects. If anything, the Neill Blomkamp short and District 9 prove that a Halo movie can be made, but they already messed up on it by dropping Blompamp's and Peter Jackson's involvement.

I want Eric to continue the story after "ghosts of onyx"....sigh, hes the only writer imo who really "got" the series. Ive read them all, and the most recent "cole protocol" just proves Eric is the man to write the series.

actually, the flood IS halo:combat evolved and first strike cover the Halo 1 - halo 2 period I've read them

Awesome, I really enjoyed these books. Can't wait for the forerunner trilogy as well!