Hey everybody — in this one I’m rocking the full “I haven’t shaved for four days” look and I’m wearing a onesie, so you already know it’s Christmas holidays. But the real reason I’m here is Halo 5: Guardians. I got early access to the beta this weekend and I’ve massively, massively enjoyed it, so I wanted to share some gameplay to wet your appetite before it goes live for everyone. The Halo 5 beta kicks off on December 29th for anyone who owns Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One, and it runs through to January 18th. This early access build was pretty core — only two maps and a bunch of weapons — but it was still an absolute great time. I know the Halo purists have a lot to say about aim down sights, sprinting, and the boost moves, but trust me: it still feels like Halo at its core. If you’re a solid Halo multiplayer player, I genuinely think you’ll get on very well with it. I’ve edited out the bad bits and kept the highlights, so jump in and enjoy the gameplay (and yes, there’s a bit of triple-kill goodness in there).