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The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

Month: July 2006

  • MPs Ep 3: The Cure for Invincibility

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    Chairleg Productions has released Episode 3 of their MPs series – you can grab it at their site in WMP9 format (38.3 mb), or you can use our mirrors (WMP9 version | QuickTime version). Humor remains dry, storyline remains snappy, effects remain polished and slick. Benedict is certainly the CO you can love to hate!(Louis…

  • Gotta love the hats.

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    Veegie’s raving. (Louis Wu 14:38:02 UTC)

  • Open audition for Halo: Unyielding

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    Laird posted a plea for voice talent on our forum, for an upcoming machinima project; give his post a look if you’ve got an authoritative voice!(Louis Wu 14:35:22 UTC)

  • Buttonbasher interviews Eric Nylund

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    Yesterday was spent in the pursuit of the perfect Halo kill; a really fun lanfest hosted by a (relatively) local RvB fan. As such, news was… on hold around here. Time to clean out the queue. First up: Klind posted his interview with Eric Nylund – Eric talked a little bit about the different vehicles…

  • Podtacular nominated for Podcast Awards!

    Thanks to your write-ins, Podtacular has been listed as a final nominee in the 2006 Podcast Awards. To all of our members and listeners, you should know that if we win, we ALL win. You are what makes this podcast and community what it is. Voting will begin on July 28th and be ready to…

  • Podtacular nominated for Podcast Awards!

    We’ve been nominated in the Gaming and Best Produced categories! Voting is now open and will be closed on August 11th. Be sure to voice your opinion for your favorite Halo-lovin’, truck-fraggin’ podcast! Remember you can vote once per day! Voting is now closed. The winners will be announced on August 15th. NOTE – You…

  • Halo.Bungie.Org Faceplate Contest

    HBO is running an awesome contest for their next 7 on the 7th. Design a Halo-themed faceplate for the Xbox 360 and you could win one of the recently announced Halo faceplates before you can buy them.

  • A Clan Leader – In Armor

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    Pinkuh continues to turn out beautiful pieces of Halo-related art – today she posted a rendition of PMS PsychoSKitty, a member of her online clan. Gorgeous work! (We’ve added it to her gallery page, as well.)(Louis Wu 02:21:44 UTC)

  • Scarry, Scarry Night- er, Face

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    Another egg – marked off. Check High Impact Halo for the details about Miranda’s scar!(Louis Wu 02:07:27 UTC)

  • Halo Helmet for sale on eBay

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    It’s been a while since we heard from Briar’s Armor – but he’s back, and he’s got a Master Chief helmet (orange) for sale on eBay. Starting bid is $200, auction runs for another week – take a look!(Louis Wu 01:23:24 UTC)

  • The 1UP Show – and an interview about the Haloverse

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    1UP’s video blog, the 1UP Show, put up a new episode focusing on Comic-Con – and there’s a great interview with SketchFactor and Frankie from about 23:40 through 28:20. (There’s a bunch of other Halo-related content strewn throughout the vid – Luke Smith’s drive to get as many Halo action figures as he can, an…

  • Happy Birthday, Podtacular!

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    Podtacular is celebrating its one-year anniversary – stop by and wish ’em well! (Grab their anniversary montage while you’re there…) Thanks, Laird and KP.(Louis Wu 01:03:50 UTC)

  • Coughing Robots and No Pants

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    The Bungie Weekly Update was posted a little bit ago; it’s got some great coverage of Bungie’s involvement with Comic-Con last week, along with some XBL playlist info (more of that coming soon), and of course a few choice whaaambulance entries. And a Zidane/Mister Chief animation that would have been even funnier if Zidane’s head…

  • Bungie Weekly Update

    This week, a photo-filled recap of the amazing San Diego ComiCon, a look at a brand new and unique matchmaking playlist, more Waaahmbulance entries, an ambitious Mister Chief and a few other tidbits worth popping in for.

  • Design a Faceplate Contest

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    w00t! One contest ends, another begins! Before I explain, let me clear out some old business; it took a bit to secure them all, but we can now announce that the 7 winners of the last 7 on the 7th contest – Sacred Lawnmowers – will be receiving copies of the Halo Graphic Novel. (YES!)…

  • Clone of Weekly Porridge, SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION!

    What would a Podtacular Anniversary be without a supersized Weekly Porridge? Nothing, that’s what. So here it is for your viewing pleasure! This week our heroes experience several strange events as they try to celebrate this very special day! More discussion in the Forums. Enjoy!!!

  • WikiRiot Ep 9

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    Sigafoos writes to point out WikiRiot Episode 9 – 40 minutes, 16 mb. Lots of Halowiki-related info, an interview with CoB Relevance, and a call for speech submissions (they’re looking to start an accent archive of Halo players). Check it out!(Louis Wu 19:29:48 UTC)

  • RvB’s Sarge to be interviewed at Podtacular

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    Matt Hollum, the voice of Sarge on Red vs Blue, will be interviewed (along with other cast members) on August 9th, over at Podtacular – and they’re taking questions now. Swing by and toss yours in the hat! Thanks, Laird.(Louis Wu 19:11:02 UTC)

  • MPRRS upgrade – more data for moviemakers

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    In response to some feedback we received from forumgoers, Cybrfrk made some changes to the information submitters get from the MPRRS; it’s all an ongoing effort to improve the overall quality of Halo machinima released to the public. We hope you keep using the system!(Louis Wu 18:46:19 UTC)

  • Recursive Stupidity Strikes Gaming Press

    If you need any more proof that what goes around, comes around– usually to end up smacking you in the face when you turn around– read this story at Joystiq alleging that not making Halo 4 would be stupid. I saw the story linked at HBO. Interestingly enough, the only citation in the Joystiq story…