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The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

Month: March 2006

  • Halo 2 Vista Info

    There’s an article on Bungie.net in which Frankie sits down with a couple of the people working on Halo 2 Vista, and gets some details on the project – what’s coming, how they’re planning to bring Halo 2 to PCs, why they went Vista-only. There’s a little bit of info about a map editor, being…

  • Submit stuff for Episode 56: Podtacular Update!

    UPDATE: The show has been recorded and it turned out really good. We end up having a long and interesting conversation toward the end. We’ll get it published ASAP. Thanks for all the submissions! —— As usual, Episode 55 has been recorded and is being edited. Which reminds me, Freak in a Box will be…

  • Submit stuff for Episode 56: Podtacular Update!

    UPDATE: The show has been recorded and it turned out really good. We end up having a long and interesting conversation toward the end. We’ll get it published ASAP. Thanks for all the submissions! —— As usual, Episode 55 has been recorded and is being edited. Which reminds me, Freak in a Box will be…

  • Gameplay May Change During Online Play

    Obienator, of Wld n Crzy Guyz, put together a film called ‘Gameplay May Change During Online Play’ – it’s the story of a normal bunch of guys, meeting a bunch of Xbox Live scum on the field of battle. It’s pretty funny, and the MPRRS reviewers ranked it in the top 6 movies to come…

  • Stealing Sucks. Really.

    I wish this sort of thing never needed to be written – but I HATE theft of intellectual property. A week and a half ago, Tony Muzzatti dropped by our forum to announce a casting call for a new TV pilot he was going to film. It included links to a promo video. A few…

  • New Art from Luke McKay and Elnea

    It’s RvB Art Update Day! Luke McKay’s collection grows by two; there’s a comic book cover he created for a friend, and a reenactment of a pretty funny scene in the most recent episode of RvB. Then, over on Elnea’s page, she’s put up a new avatar, this time for PixieSquared. Enjoy!

  • Podtacular Ep 54

    Podtacular Episode 54 has been released – Tips, with a focus on Midship. Thanks, Fr3d-105.

  • Halo 2 tourney in Ohio

    Rogue Gaming posted a note on our forum about a Halo 2 tourney this weekend, in Pickerington, OH (just outside of Columbus). If you’re in the area, check it out! (Online registration will save you a couple of bucks; link is in the forum post.)

  • The MLG PwnCast Episode 6

    QuaDxDaMag3 points out that MLG PwnCast Episode 6 has been posted; you can grab it in regular mp3 format, or ‘iTunes Enhanced’ m4a video format. (Comes with links to web content, and so on.) Grab the one that works for you.

  • You Do Not Talk About Tied The Leader.

    Tied the Leader has been quiet for a while – busy with clanbuilding. Swing by today, though – there are a couple of new articles up. The first points out teams of cheaters, the second looks at the dangers of getting too involved in gaming. Go read!

  • The Valley of the Forerunners: Part 4

    Dennis Powers writes to let us know that The Valley of the Forerunners, Part 4 is up for grabs at the Halo CE Chronicles website. 10:23 long, available in WMP9, QuickTime, and streaming Flash formats, as always. Commander Harrington and the marine contingent explore the valley a little bit… and aren’t thrilled with what they…

  • Default Owns Boxer

    While you’re at MLG, swing by the Player of the Week section, and check out an interview with Itwasluck. A member of Xit Woundz, Itwasluck can be seen in action in a number of gameplay vids hosted by Halo2Forum.com (search our news for links). Go read the interview, to see how this 18-year-old got to…

  • Keeping Your Cool

    Overswarm seems to have taken a break from his Not So Common Sense guide to put some time into articles at MLGPro.com – there’s a great one up right now. It’s called ‘Keeping Your Cool – Anger Management in Gaming’, and it describes why anger is absolutely NOT an emotion that should be part of…

  • Ripped.

    Heh. John Mayer loves Halo – if you’re a long-time visitor, you already know that. emotaku found a short clip on Youtube in which John explains his feelings about the game, and how he wishes it would help him.

  • Episode 54: Tips Show with Map of the Month: Midship

    Download | Show Notes It’s the tips show, where we talk about tons of cool tips to help you level up and stay there, along with some sweet tips for the map of the month: Midship! With guest hosts Marksman911 and Phantom Gett. Pod Art this week comes from Expanded Flame. That’s gotta hurt! In…

  • Episode 54: Tips Show with Map of the Month: Midship

    Download | Show Notes It’s the tips show, where we talk about tons of cool tips to help you level up and stay there, along with some sweet tips for the map of the month: Midship! With guest hosts Marksman911 and Phantom Gett. Pod Art this week comes from Expanded Flame. That’s gotta hurt! In…

  • Halo Case Mod

    Nice. Someone modded their computer case – with a cool Halo 2 theme. There’s an LED bar that simulates the loading progress bar from the game. You can see a couple of photos in the Bungie.net article. Thanks to Spartan Jag for the heads-up.

  • Stay warm, Halo-style.

    New Halo sweatshirts at the Bungie Store… and you’re waiting for what? Thanks, Schedonnardus.

  • Halo 2 Soundtrack Volume 2 – FINALLY!

    Music4Games.net has some solid news on the Halo 2 Volume Two Original Soundtrack – it’ll be available for purchase on April 25th! Fantastic news for everyone waiting for this almost mythical collection… go read the article for more info, including Marty’s philosophy behind this volume. w00t! Update: A little late, but Bungie’s finally posted the…

  • True Believer.

    Friday, Bungie announced the Halo Graphic Novel, and how it would be published by Marvel. Today, One One Se7en points out a potential downside to that teamup.