Master Chief returns on November 6th in Halo 4

Halo 4 officially has a worldwide release date, and it isโ€ฆ November 6th.  So any other companies that may have a game releasing on the same day, you might want to move it a bit.

Read on for the announcement and also tune into Conan Oโ€™Brien tonight for a special Halo 4 segment. Oh, and feel free to pre-order it from our Amazon link below.

The countdown has begun for the landmark entertainment event millions of fans worldwide have been anticipating for more than four years. โ€œHalo 4,โ€ the hotly anticipated sequel to the iconic franchise that has shaped entertainment history, will launch worldwide on Nov. 6, 2012.

โ€œHalo 4โ€ marks the return of legendary hero Master Chief, named by Fast Company as โ€œone of the most popular characters in gaming history,โ€(1) and aims to set a new standard for blockbuster interactive entertainment with the launch. Set four years after the events in โ€œHalo 3,โ€ Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Developed by 343 Industries, โ€œHalo 4โ€ marks a new beginning for the landmark entertainment franchise that has sold more than 40 million games worldwide and inspired multiple New York Times best-selling novels, live-action shorts, comic books, action figures and apparel.

โ€œWe are beginning a new saga with โ€˜Halo 4โ€™ and embarking on a journey that will encompass the next decade of โ€˜Haloโ€™ games and experiences,โ€ said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios. โ€œMillions of fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to step back into the boots of Master Chief, and, with โ€˜Halo 4โ€ฒ leading the charge, weโ€™re confident 2012 will be the most successful year in Xbox history.โ€

โ€œHalo 3,โ€ the biggest consumer product launch of all time when it released in 2007,(2) concluded the original game trilogy, but left many unanswered questions around the fates of the seriesโ€™ beloved hero, the Master Chief, and his artificial intelligence companion, Cortana. On Nov. 6, fans will experience the next chapter of the iconic franchise.

Tonight, Conan Oโ€™Brien will help celebrate this fallโ€™s launch of โ€œHalo 4โ€ with a special segment on โ€œCONANโ€ on TBS at 11 p.m. PDT/10 p.m. CDT. Those interested should tune in and check out http://www.teamcoco.com or follow @TeamCoco on Twitter for updates and more details.