As the main character of the Halo series, the Master Chief has created quite a reputation for himself. Serving as the biggest gun in Microsoft’s opening salvo for the launch of the original Xbox, Halo has become the flagship title for Microsoft’s home video game consoles, thanks to the exploits of SPARTAN 117. A result of the SPARTAN II Supersoldier project, Master Chief made his debut in 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, battling the forces of the Covenant a...  Full Biography

Hero Showdown: Master Chief vs. Samus Aran - September 26, 2007 Features
Here at the newly-formed IGN Stars, we like to pose the kind of questions that you and your friends are already arguing about and open them up to the world for resolution once and for all. In the world of videogames, there is nothing more polarizing than console loyalty… and that extends to mascots. In the realm of sci-fi shooters, there are no bigger players than Metroid's Samus and this week's biggest star, Master Chief. Both have tenacity, both have proved themselves in the sales arena, both have withstood the test of time. Both are set up as shining examples of the companies they represent: Chief for Microsoft and Samus for Nintendo.

Master Chief/Spartan Statue Review - September 21, 2007, Comics Reviews
Rich reviews Kotobukiya's Master Chief/Spartan statue. Is the collectible worthy of the Halo name or is it a cheap clone? Full review complete with lots of pretty pictures!

IGN Blog Topic: Halo 3 - September 21, 2007, Games Features
Would you like a free copy of Halo 3? All you have to do is write a blog entry about the action sports title and you could score a copy of the game. Read through the rest of these instructions and share your thoughts with the IGN community.