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  • Liam887’s Halo Artwork and Models

    I was processing our Halo Links queue, and saw this page – it’s a collection of Halo artwork and models, created by Liam “Liam887” Keating. Some really cool stuff in here – look around!(Louis Wu 17:18:55 UTC)

  • Friday Videomania

    The movies are coming fast and furious, courtesy of Bungie.net’s Comm Chatter:2 Guys 1 Boat is not named for a really unpleasant dare – it’s just two guys on a boatHalo 3: ODST Teabag Party has the ClipCritics playing some Halo 3… and being pretty rude about itSweetest Things is a 1-minute long minitage -…

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Screenshot Contest

    Black Water Ops has yet another screenshot contest running – this one is to bring awareness to breast cancer. Win, and you get some cool XBL prizes. Thanks again, urk.(Louis Wu 17:10:08 UTC)

  • Be aware.

    Xbox.com’s Canadian arm has posted a bunch of Firefight survival tips – swing by and give ’em a read! Thanks, urk.(Louis Wu 17:05:58 UTC)

  • More info on Halo Evolutions

    xmoosev3 noticed that Halo Waypoint’s Facebook page contains the cover and a description of the upcoming ‘Halo Evolutions’ book. (You cansee the cover via twitter, too.) The book will be out next month – release date is November 24.(Louis Wu 16:24:41 UTC)

  • This Spartan Life – win a dream date with Amber!

    Damian Lacedaemion is back with This Spartan Life – they’re looking to raise some money by offering (virtual) dates with TSL cast members (Solid Gold Dancer Amber, Fyb3roptik and MC Aero are all on the menu) for those who enter a raffle. Swing by Kickstarter for a video that explains all the details – and…

  • Do a barrel roll.

    Brian Gilmore let us know that Geekscape’s Teabag Prevention is back with their Road to Recon Armor Week 3 – this one covers Vidmaster Classic. If you haven’t gotten this achievement yet – check the tips!(Louis Wu 14:03:59 UTC)

  • Hawty McBloggy Updates

    Swinging by HMB will give you access to both yesterday’s Twitter T&A Thursday article (beware of odd clouds), and today’s Friday Caption Fun, Round 67 article (I think that’s Hawty in the kitchen, making me a sammich). Go read!(Louis Wu 14:00:54 UTC)

  • Reclaimer Friday

    It’s been a while coming, but TTL Demag0gue let us know that Reclaimer 223 is out – and Bold discovers new info about Reclaimer. (Louis Wu 14:00:27 UTC)

  • Halo: Reach Preview in December EGM

    Looks like EGM, the magazine that stopped publishing in January of this year, is coming back – and the December issue has feature on Halo: Reach! Thanks, The BS Police.(Louis Wu 13:59:53 UTC)

  • Top 10 Halo 3 ODST Firefight Kills

    Anoj is back with a new Top 10 Halo 3 Series video – this one is Episode 44, Top 10 ODST Firefight Kills. I guess there are still just a limited number of clips to choose from… Thanks, Minime637. (Louis Wu 13:59:34 UTC)

  • Friday’s Fan Fiction

    Just three new pieces this week in the Fan Fiction section – go read ’em!(Louis Wu 13:58:39 UTC)

  • Par-tay!

    Get your game on – this week’s Double EXP Weekend Playlist is Fiesta. Random weapons, 8 players, FFA. Go play!(Louis Wu 20:42:41 UTC)

  • Spartan vs Spartan

    MsValentine went to a panel called ‘Spartan vs Spartan’ at EXP Con 2009 – it was Steve Downes (the voice of Master Chief) and T.C. Carson (the voice of Kratos in the God of War series) discussing their roles. She grabbed a bunch of photos, and some low-quality videos (the important part is the audio,…

  • Go back to Sniper

    Joey Victory is back with the third episode of “The World’s Greatest Halo 3 Player… In His Mind” (Episode 1 was mentioned here, and episode 2 was here; if you missed ’em, go watch because they’re great). This time, he’s providing commentary on a game of MLG Team Slayer on Guardian – had me snickering.…

  • ODS Steve smells like a monkey

    Today’s the one-year anniversary of ODS Steve – and there’s a party going on over at Hawty McBloggy’s. Stuntmutt, Grin + Bear It’s Luke, Adam Susskind, and ZzomBiE13 all created birthday strips to celebrate Steve’s first year. Go light a candle! To be honest, I heard about this at Bungie.net. (Thanks, angel. Thanks a lot.)(Louis…

  • An ODST drops into VGXPO

    Sean Bradley was at VGXPO in Philly this weekend – and he was fully decked-out in his ODST outfit. He won two awards in their costume competition on Saturday; Most Complex Costume, and Best Costume. There’s a post on the 405th with some pics and a link to some videos, and there are more pics…

  • The Women of Halo

    Another cosplay image from MsValentine, snapped at EXP Con (it goes with yesterday’s image) – this one sees your two Cortanas and raises you a Miranda Keyes. To War! (Louis Wu 13:32:59 UTC)

  • There IS a BR in ODST!

    ArteenEsben noticed a Battle Rifle in Halo 3: ODST – no, you can’t play with it (it shows up only in a cutscene), but given the uproar from the fans when it was made clear that the BR wouldn’t be present in ODST, I’m thinking this HAS to be an easter egg. You can see…

  • As a game, it’s not half bad.

    dogbomb pointed out an article at Destructoid.com – it’s a look at Halo (the first one) from someone who never touched any of the Halo games before. Interesting viewpoint!(Louis Wu 13:24:44 UTC)