Author: halo@bungie.org

Tony ‘ubald’ Marcotte is back with another render – this time, he’s done justice to the Hayabusa armor. Awesome pose! (Louis Wu 17:59:22 UTC)

Dave Kramer, of BusyGamerNews.com, let us know that they’re giving away a copy of the Halo 3 official guide, from Piggyback Interactive. You’ve got until May 28 to enter – all you’ve got to do is post a comment on the news article. (Some restrictions apply – read the rules for details.) Nice! (Louis Wu…

Goodies, courtesy of the BungLog™:A screenshot montage from A Deaf Boy, consisting of the best output he could find for the month of May.A new funtage from The Funtage Crew – lots of entertaining clipsA Top Ten Halo 3 Sticks vid (in HD) from 360Cinema – looks like mostly hail marysObi Wan Stevobi, a Bungie.net…

Rooster Teeth started a video series a while back – it’s called ‘Pajamachievements’, and it’s basically a bunch of chicks in pajamas, playing videogames and trying to earn achievements. (Usually, they’re brand-new to the game in question.) The latest episode is Halo 3. Halo 3 + hot chicks + sleepwear + vodka = pure awesomeness.(Louis…

Phatcorns bought a Blackmagic Intensity card – which means you’re in for a bunch of HD videos. And because Phatcorns has a great sense of camera control, this means you’re in luck. Check out Behind the Wheel, a montage that should remind people why montages are cool. The camera’s the star of this one. Phatcorn’s…

Halo0001 X found yet ANOTHER old clip showing off that awesome 70s megastar, Mandlebaum and his nemeses, Evile and Dr. Roboclaw. It’s so bad it’s good! (Halo0001 X told us that he’s pretty sure this is the end of the Mandlebaum clips that will find their way to the public before, say… summer. I guess…

Just a couple of new comics today (no Reclaimer this time out – get better, TTL Demag0gue!):The Catfish has posted 2501 – Episode 56 (thanks, urk).Elnea has posted not only Halo Action Figure #179 (Judgement)… but also a fantastic little video paying tribute to the Believe ad, while still staying true to HAFT’s surreality.I’m still…

Heh – Swine Flu on Halo 3! (It’s a Zombies gametype, with a giant pig on the map, and pink zombies.) Map is here, gametype is here, if you want to download it.(Louis Wu 12:10:18 UTC)

CaptainTony let us know that he’s interviewed Fred Van Lente, writer of the upcoming Spartan Black comics from Marvel (first issue is due out in December). Go visit Halopedia to read the details – lots of good stuff about the Spartan Black storyline, and how Van Lente made sure it fit into the Halo universe…

Leviathan continues his graphic novel(ette) with A Sangheili’s War Is Never Over – Part 2 – the art is getting more intricate!(Louis Wu 11:58:33 UTC)

Hawty McBloggy’s changing it up – this week, instead of a Friday Caption Fun article, she’s got something new. She’s looking for your best Halo-related limerick! (And knowing Hawty, making it a bit naughty wouldn’t be frowned upon.) Go visit, read what others have already submitted, and see what you can come up with!(Louis Wu…

Yesterday, Bungie.net posted a new article in their Breaking/Broken In series – this one is with Art Manager and Senior Environment Artist Sam Jones. He talks about what he does, why he does it, and how he got there – with lots of little tidbits that can help you if YOU want to get there.…

Arm The Flag is back with another MicroMachinima – Episode 3 is called “The Return”, and it’s got a little bit of a meta-quality to it. Short and funny – that’s how I like ’em! Thanks, AnTi PRO. (Louis Wu 11:47:20 UTC)

Firestorm12 let us knwo that Halopen’s back with another Pencast – Episode 9 has a pair of guests, including ODST Sarge, the man behind the Machinima Voice Actors Association. Go listen. (Louis Wu 11:46:29 UTC)

Only two new pieces for you this week in the Fan Fiction section – read ’em!(Louis Wu 11:45:47 UTC)

The latest Double XP Weekend playlist kicked off yesterday – it’s Team Control. Territories, Land Grab, and Team King – go capture something! (You can read the full breakdown of the playlist on Bungie’s Playlists page.)

Gamepro has put up a preview of Halo 3:ODST. As far as I can tell, there’s nothing new in here – but it is a decent overview.(Louis Wu 11:41:25 UTC)

Mid7night took a bunch of shots of his Covenant Assault Carrier in X-Plane… and MAN they’re pretty. Go look! (Louis Wu 11:40:06 UTC)

Forge Hub has posted a community spotlight, casting the glow on Draw the Line, a mapmaker with some serious chops. Check out what keeps him going, along with some of his best work! Thanks, urk. (Louis Wu 11:39:33 UTC)

Due to an unforeseen issue here yesterday, a lot of news from the afternoon and evening got skipped; let’s see if I can catch up. First off: there’s a new Funny Lines video over at Bungie.net – Krewtaun has captured another bunch of funny dialogue snippets in video form. Someone should submit these to our…