Category: HBO

mike g pointed out that Gamepro has put a series of pictures of the Brute Chopper (and some shots of the map Shrine) up online, as their magazine article said would happen starting today. Clearly, the embargo on this content is over, because IGN has p…

Sigafoos let us know that The Riot 54 has been released – community news, challenges, speculation… and Brathnok on speed. (Okay, not really. He’s just not asleep, as usual.) 33 minutes, 13 megs, energetic. Go listen.(Louis Wu 19:04:48 UTC)

Rockslider has updated his Spotlight with Suzie series – the latest installment has Suzie talking to some shield clowns. Wait… shield clowns? Go read.(Louis Wu 18:38:34 UTC)

Kooberz is building a stop-motion movie based in Zanzibar – check out the trailer at Gametrailers. This should be fun!(Louis Wu 18:27:56 UTC)

Took us a little longer than we’d hoped, but the finalists for the HBO Zune Giveaway are now online for your downloading pleasure – including original names and creators. If you heard or saw something you wanted to see again – here’s your chance!(Louis…

trigger119 has put together ‘This Place is a Prison’, a music video set to the song by The Postal Service. Downloadable in WMP9 or QuickTime formats (the QT is a bit larger, but the quality is WAY better) – interesting visuals. Give it a look!(Louis W…

Dracothius is selling a large collection of Halo action figures on eBay right now; there are 4 days left on the auction, so if you’re looking for a 29-figure lot… check this out!(Louis Wu 15:31:03 UTC)

Hot Topic has new Halo goodies for you – a new propaganda shirt (thanks, ODSTAdrianFii, for the pic, since it’s not on their site yet), and new pins – a UNSCDF pin and a Spartan Helmet pin (thanks, DHalo). These last two are also available as stickers…

The Dallas Morning News has a tongue-in-cheek editorial about video game pros; while it pokes fun at the whole idea, there’s a grain of truth running through the article. However much the mother in question would like to ridicule the kids who are maki…

Dan Baker created a really slick display for his Halo action figures – it’s an (almost) scale model of the Pillar of Autumn, all set up for battle! Take a look.(Louis Wu 01:39:54 UTC)

Wow, nice. Hit the beaches in s7yle, with your new Master Chief beach towel. The only downside? The $35 pricetag. Thanks, x1zero.(Louis Wu 19:12:13 UTC)

IGN talked to Frank O’Connor about what Bungie got back from the Halo 3 Beta; it’s a decent read. Thanks, boesman.(Louis Wu 12:09:16 UTC)

Heh – a fun take on an overdone concept. Thanks, Major.Dump.(Louis Wu 12:05:06 UTC)

Thunder has posted a new Halo Wars Update – there’s not a lot of new info there, but there IS a promise of more to come in a week or two. Thanks to Mike Smith for letting us know.(Louis Wu 12:03:50 UTC)

The iPhone was available to the public yesterday – Mister Froggy took a look at the economics of the phenomenon in Halo, Articulated #51.(Louis Wu 11:54:00 UTC)

Sane Intolerant pointed out another pair of Halo Toy Box strips (1 | 2) – humor seems to be going downhill.(Louis Wu 11:51:02 UTC)

Frankie’s written up the latest Bungie Weekly Update, and it’s a combination of tantalizing tidbits and facets of frustration. TELL US MORE, you’ll scream. OMG IS IT SEPTEMBER YET? you’ll demand. And WOWZERS YOU HAVE A 71 TERABYTE DRIVE CAN I HAVE IT?…

BOLL’s third guest One One Se7en goes up today… all I can say is, give it a few seconds to sink in.(Louis Wu 12:00:17 UTC)

We’ll be posting the full collection of Zune Giveaway finalists in the not-too-distant future… but Jamie98s has released a high-res version of his ‘Multiverse’ vid over at GamingTV – check it out!(Louis Wu 11:55:38 UTC)

Just a small batch of Fan Fiction this week – only 6 pieces. Get ’em read!(Louis Wu 11:53:16 UTC)