Author: halo@bungie.org

deftangel sent us word that the Legendary disc for Halo 3 has been rated by the BBFC – it received a ’12’ rating. This is the bonus disc content – NOT the game. Unless the game comes in with a ’12’ rating, the overall package will contain the game’s r…

Last week, we mentioned a contest being run by _Wheels03; today, he announces that all the submitted slogans have been submitted, and asks you to vote. Go pick your favorite t-shirt slogan!(Louis Wu 22:13:25 UTC)

Today’s One One Se7en looks at the new Flamethrower – and, in fact, makes you wish you had one for our good buddy Stuntmutt.(Louis Wu 22:07:40 UTC)

Sam sent us a trailer for Halo 2-D, a new project he’s undertaking. He needs help getting renders for the full product; if you watch the trailer (which looks pretty intriguing), and want to help, send him some email. The trailer can be downloaded in W…

Wow, lots of content at High Speed Halo – a new single-segment full run of Halo CE has been submitted, coop mode, normal – it beats 4 individual level records. (Total gametime – less than 98 minutes.) Also, the last unfilled slot in the every level, e…

black asgard let us know that the fan fiction contest at Halo Wars Heaven (we mentioned it in June) has announced results. Congrats to the winners!(Louis Wu 21:44:34 UTC)

Gamasutra has an interview with Alex Seropian today – Halo comes up a number of times. Thanks, Roger Wilco.(Louis Wu 21:42:19 UTC)

Very thought-provoking story at BBC News today – are we ignoring interesting side effects of video games because we’re afraid of giving ammunition to the Jack Thompsons of the world? Thanks, Walshicus.(Louis Wu 21:39:58 UTC)

Sean Mortensen sent along ‘Parting Ways’, a new martial piece he’s composed (mp3, 3.5 mb). He’s also included the score, in PDF format (271k). (Louis Wu 20:39:15 UTC)

Bungie has put up an official article about the upcoming flamethrower and firebomb for Halo 3 – the information is the same as what IGN put up last week, but it’s a real-live Bungie link now! Thanks, Andrew Galbraith.(Louis Wu 19:54:56 UTC)

At the New York Times, there’s an article about the Xbox 360’s quality woes… and a theory about why people don’t give up on a product that fails so often. “There’s nothing in the house that breaks down as much,” says one of the consumers quoated in t…

Variety’s got a story about the hopes Microsoft has for Halo 3 – will it become the single biggest entertainment event in history? matttheskwirl14 was the first to us with the news.(Louis Wu 18:17:31 UTC)

Dave Bergland wrote to let us know that Webisode 2 of his Halo 3 Albania Project is now posted; you can watch it in QuickTime format on the website, or in streaming format at YouTube. This one tries to clarify what’s going to happen in the next couple…

Sigafoos pointed out The Riot 60, punched up by Halo Mountain Dew Game Fuel and lack of sleep. 15 mb, 37 minutes. Zombie Elephants.(Louis Wu 22:19:52 UTC)

Rockslider returns to the Rockslide Megabattle, focusing on the area where two dropships visit. Interesting reading!(Louis Wu 20:41:47 UTC)

Last month, Horus released pictures of a Grunt Plushie he’d created, along with rough templates for making your own. Now, he’s back with finished templates – or at least half of them. You can find templates for Arms and Legs, Torso, and Backpack over a…

bndud stopped by to point out a Cops and Robbers Short – it’s a video starring the Robbers Unite team, and it looks at iPhones (and other social phenomena). Available in a bunch of formats and sizes. Check out his post!(Louis Wu 20:31:48 UTC)

CinemaBlend has put up a screenshot comparison between Halo 3 and Haze. (Louis Wu 15:36:05 UTC)

q XBLRadio has noticed an odd pricing factoid about Best Buy – all of the Halo 3 related items are 3 dollars more than Microsoft’s MSRP. A Halo 3 dollar tax?(Louis Wu 15:34:32 UTC)

Bluestrike2 sent us a note to let us know that Mute Radio has relaunched as part of Gaming Lessons. You can read the full announcement on the site – along with Bluestrike2’s thoughts on the move. (Gaming Lessons has also relaunched with a new design.)…