Master Chief, AKA John-117, can speak, but he usually chooses not to. It’s an interesting mix that originally leaves him in limbo between hero and player avatar.

It’s a trend that continues to some degree over the first three episodes, with Master Chief in full armor when the occasion calls for it, but more often than not John-117’s face can be seen ...

On the one hand, Master Chief was originally designed as a blank slate, an avatar for the player. But, over the last 15 years, he has become a character in his own right - and the most ...

Although Halo 3 was initially believed to be the end of Master Chief’s story as Bungie began to move away from Halo, the legendary sci-fi hero made his return five years later in Halo 4.He has ...

Ten years ago, Mister Chief was a “terrible idea that spun out of control,” but now Frank O’Connor’s creation has found its way to an Xbox Live avatar costume this week. Frank O’Connor ...

Halo 4 originally recast Master Chief and Cortana’s actors, according to Master Chief himself, Steve Downes. Halo is one of the most important video game franchises out there. Without it, it’s ...