My Halo News.com

The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

Year: 2007

  • HALO easter egg in Shadowrun?

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    Just how close are FASA Studios and Bungie Studios? There should be some obvious connections since they are both working at Microsoft Game Studios. After searching through some screenshots of Shadowrun over at Gamespot, I noticed a familiar grin smiling back at me. It looks like the minigun in Shadowrun has a similar (perhaps the…

  • Burger King games just $0.99

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    I was going through the Burger King at Redstone Arsenal yesterday and noticed that the BK games were just $0.99 with a combo meal. So, I finished out my collection and bought Sneak King for a buck. Supplies are limited. Read my review of Pocketbike Racer and see why I think the game is worth…

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    I was going through the Burger King at Redstone Arsenal yesterday and noticed that the BK games were just $0.99 with a combo meal. So, I finished out my collection and bought Sneak King for a buck. Supplies are limited. Read my review of Pocketbike Racer and see why I think the game is worth…

  • Burger King’s Pocketbike Racer review

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    This game has to be one of the best values you can find. Now for $0.99 with a combo meal, this game has to be one of the best games you can get for the XBOX or XBOX 360. It was released on November 19th, 2006 but can still be found in Burger King’s. Don’t…

  • Burger King’s Pocketbike Racer review

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    This game has to be one of the best values you can find. Now for $0.99 with a combo meal, this game has to be one of the best games you can get for the XBOX or XBOX 360. It was released on November 19th, 2006 but can still be found in Burger King’s. Don’t…

  • Spartan Laser

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    The latest in our series of Halo 3 weapon and equipment slots, the Spartan Laser is one of the most exciting new weapons in the UNSC arsenal. Read on for new info on what may be the most destructive weapon you will ever wield.

  • Video Game Concert this Saturday in CA

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    j41m3z noticed that the Golden States Pops Orchestra is going to be playing a Video Game Soundtracks show on February 3 (that’s this coming Saturday) at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Tickets are $20 for general admission ($10 for students). Halo is on the menu! Update: Nice discount in this post!(Louis Wu…

  • New Shirts at the Bungie Store

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    Jonathan Rivas noticed three new shirts at the Bungie store – a long-sleeve I heart Cortana Tee, a short-sleeved I heart Master Chief Ringer Tee, and a Twofer long-sleeved Mongoose Tee. Get to buying!(Louis Wu 23:23:30 UTC)

  • UFO?

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    Heh – Z, from Halo3Forum.com, pointed out a strange little vid on his forum – what’s that flying thing on Sanctuary? Lots of discussion – toss in your own two cents!(Louis Wu 21:39:53 UTC)

  • Gaucheness in Online Gaming

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    Another article about women playing Halo – and being abused for it. (Not for playing – but for being women and playing.) This is going to get better someday, right?(Louis Wu 19:46:39 UTC)

  • THREEDOM!

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    Paul Maestri writes to point out Halo Heads 44 – to what lengths will you go to ensure a spot in the Halo 3 beta?(Louis Wu 18:47:41 UTC)

  • Podtacular Halo 3 Beta Special

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    ImmortalThree wrote to point out Podtacular Episode 98 – with special guest Luke Smith from 1Up.com. All the Halo 3 beta info Luke can give out! Go listen; 1:15 long, 63 mb. (He also pointed out Episode 97 – but since that one focuses on Viva Piñata and not Halo, we’ll pass on it.)(Louis Wu…

  • Frenetic Alphabet.

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    Some of the recent articles out of Bungie have used terminology that might be hard for non-military personnel to follow. That’s Stuntmutt’s take, anyway, in today’s One One Se7en.(Louis Wu 16:34:39 UTC)

  • Rule of 3 Reminder

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    Bungie posted a new Top Story last night (thanks, S043), reminding everyone that the ‘Rule of 3’ Program starts tomorrow. This is your next opportunity to get into the Halo 3 beta. But if you don’t make it… these words of hope were included:And remember, after all the dust has settled, Bungie will have a…

  • Lost the Lead – Not Dead Yet

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    Pinkuh stopped by to let us know there’s a new episode of ‘Lost the Lead’ – apparently, the joke makes more sense if you understand the current influx of Naga artwork at DeviantART, but it doesn’t take a lot to appreciate the artwork!(Louis Wu 13:36:15 UTC)

  • Longsword X-Plane Model

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    Mid7night has been working on a Longsword model for X-Plane – he’s got some pics, and a flash vid showing the retract sequence for the landing gear. (We’ve grabbed copies of the images themselves, if he runs out of bandwidth, but the video we don’t have – here’s hoping tinypic holds up.)(Louis Wu 13:32:51 UTC)

  • MontagePalooza

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    Halomega has a ton of new vids – Dymdez’ 3rd Montage Trailer, plus Fyler’s 5th, a Team Midway gamplay, BROHAN’s 7th 1v1 preview, and Frozen’s 5th 1v1. Should keep you busy for a while…(Louis Wu 12:42:28 UTC)

  • Grunts on Jet-Skis

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    Rockslider has posted a new Spotlight with Suzie – this time, Suzie interviews a grunt about a possible water level in Halo 3. This all came out of Ducain’s recent Halo 3 wishlist… poor guy!(Louis Wu 12:34:54 UTC)

  • Spartan Project Oblivion mod released

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    Brandon stopped by to announce that his Oblivion mod is finished – you can now play through in Mjolnir Mark V armor, with energy sword and shield! screenshots and a link to the download are in his forum post.(Louis Wu 12:31:04 UTC)

  • Make Your Router Xbox Live Compatible

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    Have you ever unsuccessfully tried to find a friend’s game on Xbox Live even though you knew it was there? Have you ever been unable to join a friend’s XBL game when he sent you an invite? Have you ever been in a pregame lobby and been unable to hear the voice communications of other…