More codes – Shacknews is giving away 25 of ’em. (You need a Shacknews account to be eligible.) Thanks, bleahy.(Louis Wu 22:12:14 UTC)

XMixMasterX noticed a new copy of Inside Gaming, containing ‘Halo Waypoint Exclusive’ content. It’s a look at the history of Halo up through Reach from Dead Pixel, joined by guests Hutch and Mr Sark. Take a look!(Louis Wu 21:55:46 UTC)

Time for another Top Kills of the Week from IGN (actually, it’s past time – this has been on their site since April 22) – Week 25 (mislabeled) has some fun plays. Check ’em!(Louis Wu 21:39:42 UTC)

360 Junkies is hosting a Beta Launch party on Monday, May 3 – sign up to play, you could win a copy of Halo Legends. More details in their forum post. Thanks, ikillbambis.(Louis Wu 19:39:55 UTC)

Six Okay, former Waypoint Community Lead, has a nicely annotated analysis of the ‘Birth of a Spartan’ ad (both versions are covered) – it’s a really interesting read! I definitely learned stuff I missed while watching. Thanks, Dani.(Louis Wu 17:12:22 UTC)

Anoj continues his ‘Bungie Explains’ video series – with a look at Invasion, Fireteams, and Game Editions (basically, stuff covered in the April 23 Weekly Update). Thanks to urk and Bungie’s Comm Chatter for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 16:37:23 UTC)

The HDRoom has 10 Beta codes to give out – if you live in the US or Canada. You can enter once per day; they’re picking winners tomorrow night.(Louis Wu 16:15:35 UTC)

Remember Zach Wigal, the guy who went and started an entire charity organization when his school wouldn’t let him hold a Halo tournament there? The group he founded – Gamers Outreach Foundation – is back with another Gamers for Giving event on May 1, in Ann Arbor – with money raised to go to Mott Children’s Hospital. Swing by MyFoxDetroit for details!(Louis Wu 14:05:58 UTC)

Just noticed that Technologizer is giving away 7 codes – go post on their blog!(Louis Wu 13:05:34 UTC)

If you’re looking for an incentive to preorder Reach, check out Best Buy – they’re offering Reward Zone points (their in-store rebate system), along with LIVE subscriptions – 1 month for Standard edition, 3 months for Limited or Legendary. Not a HUGE deal, but hey! Bonuses are bonuses! Thanks, Genesis Knight. Update: apparently rolandk73 pointed this out a week ago, but I missed it.(Louis Wu 12:52:39 UTC)

Chronicles of ODS Steve #68 is up at Hawty McBloggy’s – it suggests an alternate use for fancy Elite armor.(Louis Wu 12:52:08 UTC)

Chronicles of ODS Steve #68 is up at Hawty McBloggy’s – it suggests an alternate use for fancy Elite armor.(Louis Wu 12:52:08 UTC)