A Brief History of Halo

Game Changer
Reuters

Halo Nation
With the games' popularity still skyrocketing, the franchise's growing menage of fans began to rival more established franchises, earning comparisons with meatier fan followings like Star Wars or Harry Potter. Known as the Halo Nation, the group has spent billions of dollars on games and other merchandise.

Get the Latest Photos from Time.com
Get TIME photos and pictures of the week delivered directly to your inbox.