You know what's so telling about the Halo Infinite reveal at E3 2019?
When fans heard the original shield recharge sound, they erupted in cheers — not for 343 Industries, but for a memory from their childhood.
That reaction wasn't a celebration of 343's work; it was an indictment of how much they had changed and how badly they had lost the essence of Halo.
The applause wasn't for 343, it was for a sound they didn't create and an art style they didn't invent. That moment should have filled them with shame, not pride.
When I watched it live, that moment brought a tear to my eye, it flooded my mind with childhood memories. That was Bungie's glory.
This is why you don't needlessly change the identity of an iconic franchise.
Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama.
Thank you for teaching us to never give up, to always hold on and push through the darkest of times with enthusiasm and a smile.
I will never forget what you've done for me, my friends or my family. You changed the world.