A couple of weeks ago, 343 Industries said it planned to group-test a major Master Chief Collection patch with a closed beta, as part of a wider effort to resolve the game’s online problems that have dragged on since its release in November. That beta was postponed last minute, and yesterday 343 announced that it's reevaluating that beta.

343 said that next content update, which will focus on fundamental improvements matchmaking search time, match search success, and lobby / party functionality, will improve the overall experience, while also allowing the team to address additional issues such as title-specific hit registration, matchmaking ranking, and more.

"As this update contains the biggest changes to the Matchmaking system yet, we’ve identified that additional time and testing is required, and we are currently evaluating both timing and need for a CU beta with the Xbox One Preview program, as well as the final public release date in February," 343 Industries said. "We’ll continue to provide the latest updates here on Waypoint."

343 said that it also continues to work on playlists, with Team Snipers and an objective only playlist coming soon. Team Doubles, which many players are asking for, is still "on hold" until 343 resolves some team creation issues in future content updates.

For more on the game, check out GameSpot's previous coverage of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

It’s a new calendar year, which means a new year for games. We round up and examine all the leading games consoles and platforms out right now and explain which of them deserves your attention in 2015.

Xbox One

If you don't own an Xbox One, now's the time to pick one up. It didn't get off to the best start when it launched back in 2013, but if you're only looking at the past, you're missing what's ahead, and there's a lot to look forward to. Read the full feature.

PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 has had undeniable market success, so it seems pointless to regale you with tales of sales numbers and game attach rates. Needless to say, if you buy one, you will have no trouble finding a community for the online games you love, and you'll have all of the multimedia applications you should expect: YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, and more. Read the full feature.

Wii U

The Wii U had an undeniably rocky start. Sales were slow at the start, and there was confusion over what the system was exactly: a standalone controller for the Wii? But despite facing increasing competition from Microsoft and Sony's current-gen systems, Nintendo has turned the perception of its console around significantly. Read the full feature.

PC

As an open platform, the freedom to play however you choose is the PC's greatest asset; it also used to be its greatest burden. But, thanks to much improved driver support, download services like Steam, and an abundance of great value hardware, getting into PC gaming is easier than ever before. Read the full feature.

3DS

The Nintendo 3DS has transcended its humble beginnings, coming a long way since its quiet launch in early 2011. Now, nearly four years later, the 3DS library has become impressively varied, offering a hearty bang for your buck in terms of content. Read the full feature.

Vita

With an existing library of original games and well-handled ports making use of the handheld's punchy hardware, there's already plenty of reasons why the PlayStation Vita is a great choice for gaming on the go. Read the full feature.

It looks like Nintendo of America, which is headquartered right outside of Seattle, Washington, is rooting for its home team in the Super Bowl today.

Yesterday, the company's verified Twitter account tweeted Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch, saying "Hey @MoneyLynch! We heard you like Toad, so we used #MK8 to run a simulation of Sunday’s game," and attached the following .gif, in which Toad nails a Mii version New England Patriots tight end Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski with a red shell.

The tweet is referencing Lynch's recent appearance on Conan O'Brien's late night talk show, where he played a few rounds of Mortal Kombat X against Gronkowski. During the segment, Lynch revealed that he usually likes to play Mario Kart, and that Toad is his favorite driver.

Lynch, in case you're wondering, also won more rounds of Mortal Kombat X.

Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and The New England Patriots kicks off today, 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time.