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Microsoft hints at Halo Mobile
James Ridler
Halo creators Microsoft has posted a job description hinting at mobile Halo development
Published on Apr 14, 2009
Microsoft’s biggest game franchise, Halo, is hinting that the series may well go mobile.
A new job posting from the company is looking for someone to take the Halo series to "the next level", with specific focus on "console, web and mobile to create an immersive Halo world that follows the dedicated Halo fan wherever they go".
It is unsure as yet which platform that Microsoft will programme for, but it is likely that a mobile Halo will be released on Windows Mobile or Zune devices.
There are also hints that this version of Halo would include a Mass Multiplayer Online element to game-play. The job description says duties for the successful applicant will include, “Designing the infrastructure for simulation millions of concurrent users on the service”.


