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Often considered the first true 3D FPS.
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Brought the genre into the mainstream due to it being released on the widely popular Nintendo 64.
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Brought the idea of online multiplayer into the mainstream for the PC market, and also solidified the sub-genre of arena shooters.
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The first 3D FPS to render seemingly hundreds of enemies at a time.
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As with Goldeneye 007 before it, Halo: CE reinvigorated FPS games for consoles and made the Xbox brand a respected household name.
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Introduced Xbox Live and the concept of online multiplayer to the console space.
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Offered innovative mechanics for id Tech 4 such as wall walking and portals, which were unheard of at the time.
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Introduced the popular modern war setting to the Call of Duty franchise.
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Amplified the successes of Halo 2 to widescale attention.
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Implemented the portal mechanics of Prey into a full game and innovated the sub-genre of first-person puzzle games.
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Introduced heavy role-playing mechanics and the idea of a shoot n' loot gameplay style.
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Revived a dormant series with high regards to the original game.