Author: halo@bungie.org

More contests today – these three are courtesy of Bungie.net:Project: HAYABUSA is giving away a copy of ODST (with Johnson), as well as MS points, to the winners in a new tournament they’re hosting. Check the post for full details.HaloCrossing has a Mongoose Obstacle Course, and the top three finishers will win stuff. Check THAT…

Hopefully, you’ve noticed (and checked out) the FLAG (Fight Like A Girl) icon over on the right side of the page – the tournament is coming up this weekend, and the cause is a great one. If you need MORE incentive, they’ve just opened up a ‘Play With Bungie’ option – for a $15 donation,…

c0ld vengeance noticed the original Halo HUD showing up in a new ad for Virgin Media, currently showing in movie theaters in the UK. Homage… or ripoff? Either way, it tickled me.(Louis Wu 12:51:38 UTC)

Mid7night ran across a video someone made using his Halo ships ported into X-Plane – pretty cool stuff! (Seems like they might be useful to Machinima makers…)(Louis Wu 12:50:50 UTC)

Co-Optimus is giving away a copy of Halo 3: ODST with a Sgt. Johnson code – swing by the thread, tell them what your favorite Halo weapon is, and you’re entered! Drawing is this Friday (October 16).(Louis Wu 12:49:32 UTC)

You’d never know it if you only listened to the rabid fanboys… but developers who work on different platforms CAN get along. The Naughty Dog crew hosted a live chat session with fans to answer questions about Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (a PS3 exclusive currently getting rave reviews), and one of the questions they received…

Yesterday, Bungie posted a new ‘Know Your Ninja’ – the target this time was Achilles. He plays Halo, he makes vids, he bans people. Go read about him!(Louis Wu 12:48:11 UTC)

Hawty McBloggy found ANOTHER pair of Master Chief cufflinks – it looks like they’re using the Mega Bloks limited edition guys. Check ’em out!(Louis Wu 20:44:42 UTC)

Thanks to urk for reminding us that The Running Riot Podcast is recording live tonight – the guest is c u l8er from HaloTracks, and the festivities kick off at 9:30 Eastern. (If you show up at 9, you’ve got a shot at winning a ‘backstage’ pass.)(Louis Wu 17:29:01 UTC)

Bunch of videos for you today, courtesy of Bungie’s Comm Chatter:The Six Below Failtage purports to show off ‘fail clips’ – this means that he wasn’t successful in earning an overkill medal for his four kills, or a Killtac medal for 5. It really doesn’t mean ‘fail’. (I’m pretty sure the creator knew that.)Facility B5D…

Rockslider’s been having fun finding huge battles in ODST – he’s written up a guide to playing with the Covenant forces you generally ignore at the start of ONI Alpha Site (you blow the bridge, and they’re on the far side). Give it a read if you like masses of enemies all at once!(Louis Wu…

Servers are holding up well to demand for the ODST cutscenes (we’ve served almost a terabyte of ’em since Sunday afternoon), so we’re turning on the next batch of HD versions in the Cutscene Library. NMPD HQ, Kikowani Station, and the start of the end of the game… go get ’em! (Some people are reporting…

One One Seven has updated his Halo Networking Guide on Bungie.net (significantly) – and we’ve mirrored the changes here in the local copy. This is absolutely worth a read, if you’ve ever cursed at Halo lag or wondered whether the other team just cheated against you. Now with more networkety goodness! (Louis Wu 12:11:36 UTC)

Red vs Blue Recreation Chapter 17 is now live – since when did mortal danger seem so funny? While Lopez, Simmons and Donut try to stay alive at Valhalla, the rest of the crew learns new things about Church (and tries to say alive) at Sandtrap. Watch it. It will make you laugh. (Louis Wu…

io9 put together their list of the top 10 Greatest Space Zombies of all time – the scary part of the Halo universe made the list. Thanks, c0ld vengeance.(Louis Wu 12:05:16 UTC)

Pete Cooper stopped by again last night, with MORE pictures of the new M7/caseless SMG prop for his Operation Chastity movie. That’s one nice-looking gun! (Louis Wu 12:04:26 UTC)

Did you enjoy playing Grifball this weekend, during its Double XP moment in the sun? Do you like looking at pictures from similar games? If so, jump over to Bungie.net – today’s Tag and Release feature is all about Grifball. Bam!(Louis Wu 18:23:13 UTC)

A couple of movies for you, thanks to urk and Bungie’s Comm Chatter: Master Chief was caught dancing on film at a Saints game, and Funny Halo 3 Production released their 7th collection of dumb stuff. Go watch! (Louis Wu 18:22:47 UTC)

kilaMOMjaro sent word that it’s time for the 2nd annual HALOween Zombies Charity Tournament (proceeds to benefit Be the Match Foundation, a registry for bone marrow donors with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) – swing by the PraetoriaGuard site for details. (If you’re registered on their site, you can check out the tournament forum. The…

Hold X to Trick have gotten themselves out of Kikowani Station – all I can say is ‘wow’. Check out the video. Thanks, Ducain.(Louis Wu 15:39:21 UTC)