Armor customization/permutations is a staple in Halo, but why does it matter to players? With Halo Infinite replacing primary and secondary colors with armor coatings, we take a look at importance of armor customization in Halo and why some fans are concerned about this move.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:39 – Avatar Customization Defined
1:58 – Player Identity
3:33 – Adornments
4:20 – Player Autonomy
6:19 – Evolution of Halo’s Armor Customization
12:16 – Halo Infinite’s Armor Coatings
15:29 – Premium Cosmetics (Microtransactions)
17:15 – Closing Thoughts
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Zendle, Meyer and Ballou - Cosmetic Microtransactions: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone....