My Halo News.com

The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

Month: May 2007

  • Jim Beam

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    Today’s Penny Arcade takes a look at the Spartan Laser and the potential for, er… unintended consequences one might find. Tycho also continues with his impressions of the Beta that he began Monday on their news page. Check it out!(mnemesis 18:20:47…

  • In This Frame.

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    I think Stuntmutt misunderstood those cool wireframes Bungie’s been putting up… check today’s One One Se7en.(Louis Wu 16:31:56 UTC)

  • Crackdown H3 Beta Delay

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    Oculus

    There is currently a delay from downloading the H3 Beta through the Crackdown method. Frankie states on Bungie.net that they are working on the problem. “Folks are reporting problems downloading the Halo 3 Beta via Crackdown this morning. We have aler…

  • Photos from LA

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    Major Nelson (whose site has been crushed by angry Crackdown owners looking to berate someone for not being able to play right now) has posted, on Flickr, some photos of the Halo 3 Beta Event that took place in Hollywood last night. Mountain Dew Halo F…

  • Halo 2 – coming to XP

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    Wow, here’s some interesting news… Falling Leaf Systems has announced that they will be providing compatibility software that will allow Halo 2, an exclusive Vista title, to run on Windows XP. If you order Halo 2 through their site, you’ll get the co…

  • StickyCannon – Now Local

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    A couple of days ago, we mentioned a YouTube vid showing a funny Halo moment (lots of things will fly through a Mancannon, but few of us realized that plasma grenades were on that list). YouTube is great, and all, but I’m still nervous that if I come b…

  • Halo 3 Zune Preorders – up now

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    sorahn points out that you can order a Zune Halo 3 Edition now from Gamestop – delivery will start on June 15. (Hey, they gotta sell those things SOMEHOW, right?)(Louis Wu 14:08:49 UTC)

  • Crackdown owners – it’s coming. Really.

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    As many, many people have noticed, there’s some sort of problem with the Crackdown method of downloading the Halo 3 Beta. Bungie knows about it – there’s a short note on the Bungie.net front page. Please – be patient, things WILL work out in the end.(L…

  • Interviews in Machinima – imSuck

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    Over at GamingTV.org, you can read an interview with imSuck, of HaloGrid.com. Go see what drives him!(Louis Wu 13:10:59 UTC)

  • Halo 3 Beta Invite Email Received!

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    JDOGG85

    Got up this morning for work and checked my email hoping to have received the code for the H3 beta. Sure enough it was there, so I redeemed the code and downloaded H3. I’m sure everyone is waiting for it, but just in case this is a heads up for those w…

  • Audible

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    It sure ain’t music to Tim’s ears… check out today’s Ctrl+Alt+Del.(Louis Wu 13:00:27 UTC)

  • Crackdown Delay: We Know!

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    Bungie.net’s Recent News

    Folks are reporting problems downloading the Halo 3 Beta via Crackdown this morning. We have alerted the appropriate Live authorities and they are taking care of the problem as we speak. More news as it comes in.

  • Halo 3 Press Update

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    narcogen

    GamePro interviews Bungie’s Lars Bakken about the Halo 3 Beta. PALGN has an article up giving their impressions of the Halo 3 Beta, by Alistair Macleod.

  • Halo 3 Beta Video Extravaganza!

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    Oculus

    Note: This is some H3 Beta Video farming I’ve done from Youtube. For some non-crappy quality Halo vids, I suggest GamingTV.org http://gamingtv.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=0&Itemid=50 … and more …

  • Halo 3 Beta Updated

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    narcogen

    If you’ve been playing in the Beta since the 11th, you’ll have to install an update today to keep playing. If you don’t, you might get a message that says the H3 Beta is “unavailable or expired”. You should be prompted to download an update. If it do…

  • Halo 3 Release Date Announced!

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    QualityJeverage

    Today, May 16th, marks the beginning of the Public Halo 3 Multiplayer beta. In keeping with their penchant for theatrics, Bungie has announced the official release date for Halo 3. The magic date is: September 25th, 2007! This comes as a shocker to man…

  • Halo 3 Release Date Announced – Sept. 25

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    mintz

    It’s confirmed: Halo 3 will be released on September 25. From Xbox.com: Los Angeles, California—In a year when Hollywood is launching its biggest blockbusters ever, a video game is set to conquer them all. Halo® 3, the final chapter in the groundb…

  • Bungie’s Guide To The Halo 3 Beta

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    narcogen

    Bungie.net has an extensive guide to the Halo 3 Beta; if you’re participating, check it out. It covers matchmaking, controls, networking, customization, and a whole range of other topics. If you’re not playing, check it out anyway– it’s a good bet th…

  • A Very Pertinent Date: Halo 3 Launches September 25

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    narcogen

    The day before the Halo 3 Multiplayer Public Beta throws open its doors to the masses, Bungie pulled out the heavy guns. Mark this date on your calendars, folks: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Because that is the day that Halo 3 will be released. Th…

  • Halo 3 Release Date Set

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    Looks like Kotaku was right – Halo 3 will be released on September 25, 2007. Newsflash can be found on Xbox.com. Bungie’s take – an interview with Executive Producer Jonty Barnes. (Europe gets the game one day later than the US – hey, that’s WAY better…