Sat, May 17, 2003
The BreakmanX crew's live interview with Halo 2 programmer Greg Snook, more than a year before the game release. Incredible look into the then in-progress Halo 2, and of paramount importance to the first year of the show. Greg talks about Halo 2, its new features, and the positive reception of the E3 demo. The hosts and Greg discuss the video presentation of Halo 2, its improvements over the first game, and some technical aspects like multiplayer and new vehicles. They also discuss other games seen at E3, such as Unreal Tournament 2004 and various PC games. Greg shares his impressions of E3, including the Nintendo booth and Half-Life 2. Greg answers questions about Halo 2's development, animation system, multiplayer features, and graphic and physics engines. He also discusses working at Bungie and Microsoft's involvement. Listener Questions: The show includes numerous questions from listeners about Halo 2, its features, multiplayer, and the development process. Greg addresses as many questions as he can, though he acknowledges some information is confidential. General Gaming Talk: Besides Halo 2, the conversation touches on other games, game development, and the overall atmosphere of E3. Technical Issues: Throughout the show, there are mentions of technical difficulties due to the high number of listeners, with apologies and promises to provide an MP3 version of the show afterward. Personal Background: Greg shares some personal background, including his educational path and how he got into the gaming industry.
