Author: halo@bungie.org

The latest Waypoint community update provides some details regarding the next MCC patch (still no release date), MCC playlist updates, and visual design goals for the Relic remake. There’s also a new piece of concept art to check out. Go read!(mastrbig…

According to the NECA website, The Master Chief DOT-approved motorcycle helmet is slated for release this July. NECA also stated that the helmet would cost “around $500”. I just hope that the final version doesn’t fit like this.(mastrbiggy 20:40:10 UTC)

Starting today, Xbox will be discounting various digital titles through February 24th. Halo 4 is currently 60% off for Gold members and 50% off for Silver members. According to this promotional shot, The Master Chief Collection will see a 60% discount …

Gamecheat13 went back to the original Halo and looked carefully at the Flamethrower – a weapon which wasn’t actually IN the original Halo. (Well, the released version.) It showed up first in Gearbox’s port – but this video shows that most of the assets…

Have you ever wanted to shoot sticky foam projectiles at loved ones? Well, now you can! Mattel unveiled their Needler dart gun at the 2015 NY Toy Fair and it looks pretty dang sweet! Hopefully it doesn’t work the Halo 2 Needler, though. Thanks, Grizzle…

Hyokin is back with more gameplay from Customs Night. There’s a good mix of cool plays and humor – go watch! (mastrbiggy 22:10:47 UTC)

Toyark posted a photo album of all the Mega Blok figures that were displayed at Toy Fair 2015. One of the Halo Mega Blok photos shows what could be a new character and vehicle – most interesting! Thanks to Finaj for the lead. Update: There’s also an im…

Heh – what would be more fun than a Banshee flying around AotCR? How about a Banshee with a dropship turret? Check out Rockslider’s latest exploration. (Sadly, the player has no control over the turret.)(Louis Wu 21:45:32 UTC)

The Lionheart stopped by to announce that the Venerance team (building a total conversion mod for Crysis 3) has released a content creation guide, aimed at nailing down the proper body type for a Spartan II. Useful for anyone creating fan art! Check it…

Wow – Taylor Davis performed the least martial version of the Halo 2 theme I’ve ever heard, on a violin… go listen! Thanks, thebruce0.(Louis Wu 21:42:50 UTC)

Whoa – been a little while, but there was a Fan Fiction piece in the queue this week; sorry it didnt’ get posted on Friday! Check it out.(Louis Wu 21:39:26 UTC)

Speaking of Grim (we were, weren’t we?), there’s a new installment of Canon Fodder, his lore-based blog on Halo Waypoint – and if you like ships, this one’s for you. He looks at the new miniatures created by Spartan Games (we mentioned them earlier thi…

We haven’t been keeping close track of the Halo Bulletins being posted at Halo Waypoint (we’re sorry!) – but the most recent one features a great interview with Jeff ‘GrimBrother One’ Easterling, late of bungie.org. You should watch it. Jeff’s a wizard…

AssaultGodzilla is back with his annual release of a new Halo music video set to Linkin Park’s ‘Valentine’s Day’. New footage from the latest Halo releases, integrated as smoothly as in the past. Go watch! (Louis Wu 20:50:10 UTC)

Mixmasterchief let us know that Episode 2 of the Reclaimer Recap is now online – listen in for this week’s news!(Louis Wu 20:49:46 UTC)

GameRevolution has posted a Developer Spotlight focused on 343 Industries. Go check it out for a summary of the studio’s achievements and milestones!(Louis Wu 20:49:19 UTC)

The launch of MCC has rejuvenated interest in making montages – and Hustla released one today. No fancy editing – just clean clips and pretty impressive gameplay! (He’s pretty scary with a Halo 2 sniper.) Go watch. Thanks, RVideo.(Louis Wu 23:45:56 UTC)

Back in October, we posted a note about a Kickstarter campaign to fund a Halo fan film called ‘L-058’, based on Linda, a Spartan-II who showed up first in Halo: Fall of Reach (the book). They got 62 people on board – but didn’t raise enough money to hi…

Leviathan was commissioned to create some Halo-based artwork for Blackt1g3r, using the Spartans he and his wife used in Reach. Blackt1g3r had the piece printed on metal – and it’s pretty gorgeous! (You can see his attempts to photograph it – semi-succe…

On this week’s Podcast Unlocked, the IGN crew talk about the changes being made based on Halo 5 beta feedback and speculate about Halo 5’s release date. They also chat with Josh Holmes and Quinn DelHoyo to further discuss the beta feedback. Go listen!(…