Halo 5: Guardians is enjoying critical praise across the board, and marking a clear return to form for the series now that 343 has taken the helm. However, it's facing much stiffer competition in the console shooter space than ever before. At this point, it's no longer the undisputed king of the mountain.

This week, the Chattycast talks about Halo 5: Guardians, and the Halo legacy in a console shooter environment that it helped to build. Is it still a leader, or has it fallen into the status of a follower? What could the series do to reclaim its throne? Does it matter? What makes Halo special in today's market? Is 343 acting as a proper steward of the franchise, or could it do more?

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