Author: halo@bungie.org

The fourth of the four matches between MLG pros and BTB team Wake Up has now been casted by u4iX and gomollypop – it’s a slayer match on Trident. It’s really interesting to watch the back-and-forth between raw skill (the MLG guys have a leg up here) an…

MixMaker1 stopped in to announce a mashup of the soundtrack from the new Skyfall trailer (the Bond film coming out in November) and Halo 3: ODST footage. Nicely done!(Louis Wu 16:44:41 UTC)

Rupert Sanders, the guy who made the Halo 3: ODST commercial (and the in-theaters-now Snow White and the Huntsman) did an interview with MTV – in it, Sanders suggests that he could actually make a Halo movie that would be successful… if he were give…

Over at NeoGAF, Sai-kun pointed out a Soundcloud creation that uses Halo sounds to make a song. We’ve certainly mentioned similar efforts in the past (this post links to a LOT of them, and this one is more recent still), but for the most part, they’re…

Avateur posted the HBO Avengers trailer last night – a shot-for-shot remake of the Roll Call promo. It’s hot.(Louis Wu 11:53:23 UTC)

Robowski sent word that Post Game Carnage Report 116 is live – they discuss the Halo 4 Limited Edition, as well as multiplayer strats. Go listen! (Louis Wu 11:50:39 UTC)

Anoj has released Episode 46 of his Top 10 series – this one shows some epic fails. (There are some great ones in here.) Thanks, Jordan Bell. Update: Anoj has been busy – there’s also a new ‘Anoj Explains’ video out, looking at gameplay we’ve seen, the…

The Halo Forum is running a Summer Editing Contest – prizes include LIVE memberships and cash, as well as uploads. Go jump in! Thanks, RVideo.(Louis Wu 21:06:00 UTC)

HAL0 M4N sent word that the 7th episode of his Zombie series, Requiem, is now online – new cast members, new explanations! Go watch.(Louis Wu 21:03:41 UTC)

1UP took a look at the near thing that Halo’s multiplayer was, and speculates about what the FPS market would look like today if Halo had NOT had multiplayer – except for spelling Hardy LeBel’s name wrong a few times, it’s a great piece. It’s amazing …

Today is Robert Moog’s 78th birthday. To celebrate, Google has a cool little easter egg going… and Bhwrice took advantage. You should go listen! Update: Another one from Zee-V70, over at NeoGAF. Update 2: hezekiah tried ‘Under Cover of Night’ – I’m n…

CruelLEGACEY let us know that Playtime Episode 9 of Season 3 is online – both at his site, and on Halo Waypoint. Go watch! (Louis Wu 16:33:56 UTC)

The Tyrant has posted another episode of his friend Zara playing Halo Anniversary – she might be getting better!(Louis Wu 16:33:38 UTC)

The Tyrant has posted the next chapter of his Halo Anniversary Mythic Walkthrough, covering the level Halo. Grenade spam ahoy!(Louis Wu 22:06:18 UTC)

CyReN sent word that there’s another annotated BTB game between a bunch of MLG folks and the top-rated BTB team Wake Up – u4iX and Mollypop team up to discuss what you’re watching, and all sorts of BTB intricacies. Great watch! Check it.(Louis Wu 18:1…

RC Master has posted another couple of speedruns on High Speed Halo – a Sword Base dash on Legendary in 7:41, and a Pillar of Autumn sprint on Heroic in 12:08. Both have been seen before, in other formats. Go watch ’em!(Louis Wu 18:11:57 UTC)

gunn3r11 let us know that there’s some new content at The Spartan Force – a spotlight feature on community member Cheap Johnson, and a new online Doubles tournament. Swing by and sign up! (Louis Wu 18:11:37 UTC)