Author: halo@bungie.org

TheGhost let us know that there’s news over at Modacity about a new crash exploit discovered for Halo PC’s dedicated server (and a quick workaround developed by a community member, which is good since the game is no longer supported).(Louis Wu 13:39:16 UTC)

newguy2445 pointed out that the Screenshots gallery at the Halo Wars website has been updated – four new high-res (720p) screens are available for your viewing pleasure (with more coming soon). Man, this game is starting to look nice!(Louis Wu 13:35:08 UTC)

Wow, Narcogen’s been busy over at Rampancy.net. Interspersed amongst reports of reviews of Wideload’s Hail to the Chimp (released yesterday) are the following Halo-related tasties:Mike Poe has transcribed Last of the Brave, a piece heard during Crow’s Nest in Halo 3. (Remember, you must be logged in to download files.)Narc found a blog called The…

Ascendant Justice has posted a new analysis piece – this one is called ‘Sandbox’ (there are two parts), and it looks at the goodies (weapons, equipment, etc) we’re given to play with in the Halo series. How do the toys we’re handed help feed our enjoyment, and how has the series evolved since Halo was…

If you’re trying to keep up with the McFarlane Halo 3 action figures, it can be a little difficult – there are now 3 series, and plenty of exclusives available only from a single retailer here or there. Over at The ToyPit, Avi has created a Halo 3 Figure Checklist – PDF format, with pics…

Google was kind enough to dump word of a couple of different (local) tourneys in my inbox this morning – for folks near Spokane, WA, you’ll find the Adam Morrison Halo 3 Tournament coming up on August 13 ($20 to get in, not sure about prizes), and if you’re near Rockville, MD, there’s the 355…

DigitalPh33r has posted Deus Ex Machina Episode 9 – “Doomstay (Part 2 of 2)” Act 3 (yes, the numbering’s getting a little silly) – John’s fight against his robot duplicate comes to a head… and he meets up with an old nemesis. Thanks, Mags89 SBG.(Louis Wu 12:08:16 UTC)

ZZoMBiE13 has managed to both pimp the 7 billion by the 7th challenge and take a fun potshot at a community regular in today’s edition of Another Halo Comic Strip. Go read!(Louis Wu 21:26:39 UTC)

Gamasutra has an article about in-game boundaries, and when their credibility breaks down. Many games provide examples, both good and bad – Halo 3 makes an appearance. Go read!(Louis Wu 19:09:38 UTC)

Hawty McBloggy is putting together a tribute to Bungie in honor of Bungie Day – she’s looking for your most memorable Halo moment ever. Swing by, read the post, write up your moment, and you’ll be included in next week’s tribute!(Louis Wu 09:54:46 UTC)

Morpheus pointed out a new Top 25 list at GameDaily – this one is The Top 25 First-Person Shooters of All Time. Halo’s not number one, but it still came in respectably.(Louis Wu 09:54:14 UTC)

Bjorn stopped by to offer free HD video capture from Halo 3 clips – visit Gamerchiefs.com (specifically this forum post) for full details! (Louis Wu 09:53:46 UTC)

The Cavegirls are kicking off the 2008 Fragolympics next week, and there are a number of Halo events. Swing by to read the rules! (Louis Wu 09:53:25 UTC)

Bruce Shelley, a designer for Ensemble Studios, posted in his blog yesterday, and there’s a bunch of info about Halo Wars. It ranges from interesting observations about gameplay and strategy to the lunch menu provided to the team during the crunch leading up to E3. Thanks to Planet Halo for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 09:52:55 UTC)

Installation05 is holding another giveaway – this time, it’s a 2-figure Actionclix promo pack, and entering is as simple as sending an email entry. In fact, you can send an entry each day (but don’t exceed that, or you’ll be disqualified). If you identify yourself as coming from HBO, you get a double entry! Swing…

Dennis Powers let us know that Shipwrecked Episode 33 is now up – looks like the ring is providing, again.(Louis Wu 09:51:41 UTC)

Over at the Bungie.net blog, there’s a call from a fan that all players on LIVE should change their armor emblem to either the 7th Column symbol, or the number 7, for next Monday’s Bungie Day celebrations. Nice idea!(Louis Wu 09:51:23 UTC)

Red vs Blue: Reconstruction – Chapter 5 has been released for sponsors – it’ll be up for everyone else later this evening. Washington does his best to get Church and Caboose into places they shouldn’t be going… and to a meeting with an old friend. Lots of backstory in this one!(Louis Wu 02:41:34 UTC)

The Mix Foundation has announced the nominees for the award for Creative Achievement in Interactive Entertainment Sound Production at the upcoming 24th Annual TEC Awards. Halo 3 is up against Bioshock, Call of Duty 4, The Orange Box, and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Winners will be announced on October 3. The full press release is here.(Louis…

BlueNinja pointed out that he’s updated his ‘Views from the Edge’ blog with a bunch of new panoramas – there are even some Halo 2 versions! Go look. (If you’re looking for stuff since the last time we mentioned the site, it looks like the ‘Campaign: The Covenant’ link about halfway down the June list…