Author: halo@bungie.org

GandalfTheGreat put together a montage of Halo 2 sticks – nice memories! Thanks, urk.(Louis Wu 18:31:08 UTC)

We don’t often get looks at individual Forged maps – but Bungie.net highlighted one they picked up from Forge Hub this morning, and it looks pretty cool! Swing by and read about Descended Vale – or visit Forge Hub and view screenshots and a download link! (Louis Wu 18:30:47 UTC)

We don’t often get looks at individual Forged maps – but Bungie.net highlighted one they picked up from Forge Hub this morning, and it looks pretty cool! Swing by and read about Descended Vale – or visit Forge Hub and view screenshots and a download link! (Louis Wu 18:30:47 UTC)

The over-40 crowd at 2old2play held their final Halo 2 tournament last night – DEEP NNN has a few links for you, if you want to see how it went (and where this all started). Old folks playing an old game!(Louis Wu 15:54:40 UTC)

OXM UK has posted a preview for Halo: Reach – there’s not a lot new in there, but it’s a decent summary of what we know so far. Thanks, Schlist.(Louis Wu 15:07:06 UTC)

Comedian Aisha Tyler (a confirmed voice actor for Halo Reach) did a little ETC Extra interview in which she admits her obsession with Halo in a pretty funny piece. Thanks, Hedgemony (who found this via Twitter). She also mentioned that Coby Bell will be doing voice work.(Louis Wu 11:58:14 UTC)

Chris Sauer noticed a Halo-themed tattoo on College Humor – I’m thinking that girl might have some trouble explaining that to her grandkids in a few decades. (Louis Wu 11:57:46 UTC)

The latest Chronicles of ODS Steve (#63, ‘Protection’) is now online at Hawty McBloggy’s – Steve is full of surprises!(Louis Wu 11:56:44 UTC)

Ducain pointed out a Halo 1 trick, filmed by Vivid, showing off a truly complicated setup for a Lightbridge Jumping vid. It’s amazing to see this sort of dedication for a game that’s approaching its 9th birthday…(Louis Wu 11:56:12 UTC)

Hey – it’s time for another Running Riot Podcast – they’re recording live, tonight, starting at 9:30 eastern! Special Guest this episode: CommanderTony, from Halopedia. Go listen! Thanks to urk for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 22:23:44 UTC)

TheGelo stopped in with links to pics of the Attention Whore trophy for Cody Brigan’s Halo 3 tourney – it’s now finished. Looks pretty cool! (If you’re not sure what these trophies are all about, you can check our news.)(Louis Wu 19:38:06 UTC)

In early February, we mentioned Alternative Magazine Online’s Halo Legends Review, Part 1. Part 2 just got posted (thanks, Marty Mulrooney) – go check it out.(Louis Wu 18:46:22 UTC)

Edge Online has an article covering Jaime Griesemer’s talk at the GDC about extending the rate of fire for the Sniper Rifle – and about balancing games in general. It’s a pretty interesting read, even if there are some obvious inconsistencies at the end. (it was time between shots that was extended, not shots per…

Anoj is back with Episode 50 of his Top 10 Halo 3 Kills – this one is Lucky Kills. Some of ’em are SERIOUSLY lucky. Go watch! Thanks, urk.(Louis Wu 17:24:23 UTC)

Bryan4208 sent word that the ‘Spring Bundle’, containing an Xbox 360 Elite, Halo 3: ODST, and Forza 3, which went live a week ago at Amazon, is now also available at Gamestop. It’s available in-store (he has it in his store), or online (starting tomorrow). (Louis Wu 14:00:13 UTC)

Bryan4208 sent word that the ‘Spring Bundle’, containing an Xbox 360 Elite, Halo 3: ODST, and Forza 3, which went live a week ago at Amazon, is now also available at Gamestop. It’s available in-store (he has it in his store), or online (starting tomorrow). (Louis Wu 14:00:13 UTC)

Antithesis is back with more cool clay figures – this time it’s Engineers, Flood, and a Hunter! Awesome stuff – swing by Hawty McBloggy’s for pics.(Louis Wu 12:58:55 UTC)

Mike, of Mike and Cheese, let us know that they’ve posted ‘ODST In My Pants’, a parody of a famous Lonely Island tune. Go listen at YouTube!(Louis Wu 12:42:01 UTC)

Seraph XXVII has gotten the remaining action figures he’s selling for a couple of good causes online at eBay – you can see all the links in this post. There’s still a ton to buy – go grab something!(Louis Wu 12:41:41 UTC)

Matt Priestley, Senior Producer at Bungie, gave a talk at the GDC about how to keep engineers on task and productive. His Powerpoint presentation is now available for download at Bungie.net. It’s a pretty interesting read, if you’re looking to see how a studio the size of Bungie manages to keep things running smoothly. (If…