Year: 2007

Today’s One One Se7en looks at bleed-over between games. Intentional… and unintentional.(Louis Wu 12:41:00 UTC)

This went live a couple of days ago, but I’m just noticing it now: the third video in the 6-part Korean Halo 3 promotion is live. (We mentioned Part 1 and Part 2 a couple of weeks ago.) Master Chief visits a… school? This would probably be funnier if I understood Korean.(Louis Wu 12:21:53 UTC)

We’ve mentioned the Halo History Pack, a repackaging of Halo and Halo 2 for Japanese gamers, before – but this article at Thunderbolt Games has a bit more information, and pictures. The product is available now.(Louis Wu 11:57:59 UTC)

You knew it had to happen. Tied the Leader got their hands on an unauthorized copy of Halo 3… and have listed the Top Ten Surprises in Halo 3. Jerks. (I really shouldn’t have to write this, but I don’t want traffic to TTL to suffer because the internet doesn’t do droll very well… so…

An article over at Geezer Gamers looks back over the the last few years, and how their community has changed… and how they’re coming back to their Halo 2 roots, in preparation for Halo 3. Bungie: Bringing People Together All Over The World.(Louis Wu 11:32:22 UTC)

Stephen Totilo (writer for MTV) was one of those invited to play Halo 3 this week – he can’t tell you about it yet, but he CAN tell you how his weekend went. Interesting read!(Louis Wu 11:15:13 UTC)

As long as we’re doing the Kotaku thing, check out this post; there’s been word for a while that Mountain Dew Game Fuel would be available in “a few select markets” in an aluminum bottle… but until now, I hadn’t seen an example. Pretty!(Louis Wu 11:12:00 UTC)

Avateur pointed out that Kotaku has a little writeup on the special hoodies distributed to journalists who attended the Halo 3 review events in Seattle and New York this week. I wonder how long before we see these on eBay?(Louis Wu 11:06:11 UTC)

Consolevania redid the “Museum” vid… their version (thanks, Kotaku) might be more realistic. (Warning: language isn’t safe for work.)(Louis Wu 11:00:09 UTC)

This week’s Fan Fiction update has six pieces in it… get to reading!(Louis Wu 10:55:46 UTC)

Dman82 (along with others) hosts CBR, a podcast that focuses on the Red vs Blue community. The latest episode has interviews with Halo-related artists (including HBO regular Pinkuh) – but it also has a special announcement. The winner of the ‘Bungie Tour’ auction is announced; if you’re curious about who’s going to be accompanying kornman00…

I’m not really fully awake yet – but I’m posting this now, because the amount of mail coming in about it is rather insane. Today’s Ctrl+Alt+Del looks at the Halo 3 marketing juggernaut… and definitely goes into waters Microsoft has chosen not to tread in. Thanks to everyone who sent in a link; Delta was…

Heh – Anton P. Nym found a pretty cool navigation system for military parachutists… check the headline (and the pic).(Louis Wu 22:27:16 UTC)

Back in 2005, TalkXbox came looking for applicants for a ‘strategy writer’ – they got lots of great options, and were very happy with the end result. They’re back:We are looking for two individuals (one for video guides and one for written weekly strategies). Obviously, applicants have to be skilled at the game, but they…

Kotaku took a LOT of pictures during their recent playthrough of Halo 3 at Bungie’s offices this week – you can scroll through the gallery for tons of memorabilia, including lots of Halo stuff. Thanks, Schedonnardus.(Louis Wu 20:58:01 UTC)

MffnMn pointed out that the Museum ad is now on Xbox Live Marketplace; check ‘Game Videos’, New Arrivals’, ‘Halo 3’ to find it. Nice quality!(Louis Wu 19:53:31 UTC)

Kotaku has a great article about the Halo diorama featured in the Halo ads tearing up the internets this week. The concept of game spoilers is addressed directly (don’t worry, there aren’t any), and there are a bunch of cool photos. Go look! Thanks, Tex.(Louis Wu 18:01:06 UTC)

The Xbox.com Launch Week Announcement (we mentioned it yesterday) noted that a NASCAR entry would be Halo-themed – but there’s a full press release about it now. I heard about it from Hawty McBloggy, who pulled out all the good bits for you.(Louis Wu 17:58:48 UTC)