Author: halo@bungie.org

Mr Sark is back! The X-Play gaming pro has set up Sarkathlon 3 – win it and you’ll get your hands on some killer schwag. Go read about it on G4TV.com!(Louis Wu 21:17:03 UTC)

The Bungie Blog highlighted one of the craziest racetracks I’ve ever seen… I think actually playing on it would be an exercise in frustration for all but the most accomplished mongoose drivers, but it LOOKS pretty cool! Video, and download link, in B.net’s post. (Louis Wu 18:18:04 UTC)

The day’s montage roundup, courtesy of urk at B.net:A montage called ‘Float On’ from KamiikA minitage from Dutchy, called ‘The Prayer’Another Halo 3 Screenshots montage, from A Deaf BoyA Tritage from H3Center, called What’s MLG?Makes you wanna go shoot somebody…(Louis Wu 18:16:20 UTC)

We haven’t heard much from him recently… but Stuntmutt’s still around, and he’s decided to celebrate the 6th Anniversary of his first strip with a new offering. You’ll have to decide for yourself if this was a good idea – check out the latest One One Se7en. (We luv ya, Stunt!)(Louis Wu 15:48:14 UTC)

Domino Theory is back with another giveaway – you still missing Legendary maps? Quick, swing by and sign up for a shot at winning them. (You’ve only got until midnight, UTC, on Saturday – that’s about 36 hours from now. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!)(Louis Wu 15:33:40 UTC)

Hawty McBloggy continues her Halo Maps Week coverage, with a new list – Top Ten Halo Multiplayer Maps I’d Like to Reside Upon. How good are the Bungie environment artists? Quite good. (Personally, I’d buy that GPS she discusses in a second…)(Louis Wu 15:32:37 UTC)

The Bungie Blog posted a link to a map/gametype combination that lets you relive the wonder of Pac-Man… in Halo 3. There’s a video showing you how it works, and if you like it, there are download links to the map and gametype. (Louis Wu 15:30:44 UTC)

According to ELSPA (the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association in Great Britain), Halo 3 becomes the second Xbox360 Diamond Sales Award winner in March, selling 1 million copies in the UK. Not bad!(Louis Wu 23:00:52 UTC)

Gamer Limit is looking at the environmental sustainability of the gaming industry. Did you know that on its first day of sales, Halo 3 was responsible for 25 million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions? Yeah, me either. I figure, I got my copy, I’m certainly producing less CO2 by sitting home and playing it than…

It’s been a little while since I saw a 300 trailer… but RoldanIncorporated has made a new one, using Halo and Halo Wars cutscenes (and other content). Not too bad!(Louis Wu 22:47:29 UTC)

Wow, very cool – an artist has created digigrade leg extensions, which would adapt very nicely for folks making Elite cosplay costumes. The downside? They’re about a grand, all told, per pair. Thanks to Psychophan7 for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 21:08:43 UTC)

kokobear’s back with another episode of The Unlucky Elite (this one is ep 7). 8 minutes of poor Elite abuse.. should make you laugh. Thanks, urk.(Louis Wu 21:06:51 UTC)

Bryan Simon’s running another contest – submit your best beatbox/beat to any of of his songs by May 8… and you can win a gigantic box of Hostess Twinkies. (If you’re not hungry, don’t worry – they’ll still be good in a few years.) Watch the video for all the details!(Louis Wu 18:49:40 UTC)

The PraetoriaGuard is this week’s spotlighted community group – read about ’em, and then check out their favorite files in the Bungie Favorites section! (Louis Wu 18:45:58 UTC)

Forge Cafe is running a map making competition – make something cool, win something secret. More details at Bungie.net.(Louis Wu 18:45:40 UTC)

Stuff highlighted on the Bungie Blog this afternoon:A Cuban Cat gives you Colors, ep 1 “Avalanche” – a visual screenshot tutorial Goose Golfin’ – smacking geese with hammers, just to watch ’em fly The Living Dead Montage, put together by Higher Octane The First Ma-Ma Montage, collected from Matchmaking by iCoxxy (or ganit appleby, or…

An article on Able Gamers takes Bungie to task for its neglect in providing ways for disabled gamers to play the Halo franchise games. Deserved? You decide.(Louis Wu 13:48:56 UTC)

Podtacular 187 has been released – it covers multiplayer tips for Assembly, the map of the month. Plus, guests include XerxdeeJ (from Tied the Leader) and Smackified (from PraetoriaGuard). Close to 2 hours… go listen! (Louis Wu 13:46:56 UTC)

Halocharts is issuing a new Campaign Challenge – 7 of ’em, in fact, in honor of the seventh level of Halo 3, The Covenant. Go read about ’em, and see how many you can manage! Thanks to urk for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 13:46:36 UTC)

A new Average Joe article went up on Bungie.net yesterday – Go read about BigCountry1369, a Bungie.net denizen and member of the Halo in the Work Place group. Go see what makes him Average Joe fodder! (Louis Wu 13:45:44 UTC)