Year: 2006
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HALO 2 For 2
Paul Maestri, too, wishes Halo 2 a happy birthday – with a new episode of Halo Heads. (Trust me, guys – the rationale expressed in the second panel will NOT fly with your wives.)(Louis Wu 18:54:29 UTC)
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Mr. Video Game Single Player
gold_leader pointed out this video at YouTube, which parodies the Bud Light ‘Real American Heroes’ ads, includes a Halo reference, and is quite funny. (Louis Wu 17:02:25 UTC)
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Gaming is Work
An article at news.com.au focuses on Tom ‘Tsquared’ Taylor – and suggests that playing videogames professionally isn’t all fun and… well, games. Give it a read to see the rigors Tom is subjected to daily.(Louis Wu 16:54:13 UTC)
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Halo in Drawn Together
Last week, a number of threads popped up in our forum about a Needler sighting on the comedy central cartoon ‘Drawn Together’ (here, here, and here). It seems that clip is now available on YouTube (thanks, Aaron Camp).(Louis Wu 16:50:43 UTC)
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RT: RvB Episode 82 Available
Hey yo – Episode 82 of Red vs. Blue is available now. You can find it in the RvB video archive.
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RT: Make a Difference!
Hey, what are you doing reading this? You should be out voting! For those that have already voted, you can read today’s comic below. No peeking for the rest of you!
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RT: The Road to Wellness
Burnie says he’s learning to deal with his Xbox Gamerscore addiction, but I’m not so sure. He spends a lot of time in the bathroom these days. He says he’s brushing his teeth, but I swear I can hear Gears of War in there, and when he comes out his toothbrush…
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Is it a Spider?
Max (]-=ODST=-[ Epsilon) sent along a screenshot (3k) of a Gears of War achievement that pays tribute to Red vs Blue – Burnie mentioned this last week in his Red vs Blue journal, because they’re thinking about giving a cool prize to the first person to earn this achievement, but for those of us without…
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Happy Birthday, Halo 2!
Today is the second anniversary of the release of Halo 2 – and fans want to say ‘Happy Birthday!’ Black Guard collected shots from around the web of Halo cakes, and Mattbluhalofan actually created a special pic just for today (155k). Play some Halo 2 today to celebrate!(Louis Wu 16:12:02 UTC)
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MLG TV Ads on YouTube
MMaster dropped by to let people know about three commercials filmed for the upcoming MLG TV season on USA – I’m not sure they’d make me watch, but they’re fun, anyway. Check his forum post, watch for yourself!(Louis Wu 16:05:28 UTC)
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There’s Something About Halo 2
A few people pointed out that the full version of ‘There’s Something About Halo 2’ is now available at Newgrounds – looks like Sane Intolerant was first. We mentioned one of the five parts of it a couple of weeks ago – but the whole thing is done now. Artwork is great, in all sections…
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Stained Glass Halo
Tucker Barrie noticed a really nice looking Halo 3 stained glass window for sale on eBay – but you have to be able to pick it up in Buffalo, NY; the seller isn’t shipping. Starting bid is $500, you’ve got another day before the auction ends. This is definitely a unique piece!(Louis Wu 16:00:52 UTC)
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Catch MLG on USA Network this weekend!
Just in case you haven’t been paying attention (or maybe forgot about it) USA Network will be running a seven-part TV series on Major League Gaming and it’s national competitions. The series chronicles the challenges, drama and excitement of young professionals competing in MLG’s seven-city professional video game circuit. The Boost Mobile Major League Gaming…
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Catch MLG on USA Network this weekend!
Just in case you haven’t been paying attention (or maybe forgot about it) USA Network will be running a seven-part TV series on Major League Gaming and it’s national competitions. The series chronicles the challenges, drama and excitement of young professionals competing in MLG’s seven-city professional video game circuit. The Boost Mobile Major League Gaming…
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Derailed Poppycockery.
Over on Bungie.net, you’ll find a Community Spotlight on Dweezle, of the Tied the Leader guys and a rage-filled sharkfeeder. Go read about what makes the guy tick! (Then bug him to hold another lan, and make sure he invites you.)(Louis Wu 00:54:44 UTC)
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Episode 88: Customs and Callins
Download | Show Notes It’s the customs and callins show with special guest LOA Revelation from Legion of the Apocolypse. We cover the top few custom games, CapnKrunk narrates the voice mails, and we read off some tales from the foxhole. Pod art comes from JVB’s camera since we finally got to meet in person…
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Episode 88: Customs and Callins
Download | Show Notes It’s the customs and callins show with special guest LOA Revelation from Legion of the Apocolypse. We cover the top few custom games, CapnKrunk narrates the voice mails, and we read off some tales from the foxhole. Pod art comes from JVB’s camera since we finally got to meet in person…
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Community Spotlight: Dweezle
This week we took a few minutes to talk to one of the overlords over at Tied the Leader. Check out what Dweezle had to say about the TTL community, shark feedings and to learn the shady dealings of certain Bungie employees.
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1up Details Halo 3 Multiplayer Maps
Luke Smith has updated 1up.com with an in-depth analysis of the three Halo 3 multiplayer maps that the press was shown last month. He details their experiences on Snowbound, High Ground and Valhalla. The words “Joe Tung” and “whore” play a large role.
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Time, we got nothin’ BUT time
The HSP Timeline page has been updated with events from Ghosts of Onyx. Read the book, if you haven’t already, and go check out how the events fit into the larger picture. I guess I gotta work on the vessels and names pages now. (Clearly, this timeline contains spoilers for those who haven’t read the…