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The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

  • 5 Things to do Before they Flip the Switch

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    Brian Gilmore sent us a link to an article I wish we’d been able to post last night (though as far as I know, Halo 2 is STILL running, so maybe it’s not too late): Teabag Prevention came up with a list of 5 things to do before Halo 2 on LIVE goes down forever. Go check ’em off!(Louis Wu 15:03:30 UTC)

  • Painting a Picture

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    Artwork today, paying tribute to Halo 2:

    We’ll miss you, old girl!(Louis Wu 15:02:11 UTC)

  • GT’s Salute to Xbox Live

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    GameTrailers posted a salute to Xbox Live with Halo 2 footage from games last night; if you missed out, go watch! Thanks, Kibbles. (Louis Wu 15:01:48 UTC)

  • Invisible to the Gods

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    Cody Brigan’s Legendary tattoo is complete – nice work!(Louis Wu 14:59:18 UTC)

  • Not over yet

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    Not sure how long it’ll continue, but Halo 2 Matchmaking is still on, several hours past its expected shutdown. Goodbye, old friend. (Louis Wu 12:43:01 UTC)

  • AH: Co-Op FTW!

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    Ahoy folks. Geoff and I picked up Splinter Cell: Conviction yesterday and are loving the hell out of it. We figured the best way for us to be productive and play the game was to create guides for you co-op fiends. There is an achievement to beat the co-op story on Realistic mode, so here we go, guides to get you through all of them.

    Each level has multiple chapters, so we’re going to go chapter-by-chapter through each of the levels, starting with St. Petersburg Banya.

    Oh, and keep in mind, we’re not the most badass of Sam Fisher controllers…we aren’t going for speed, accuracy or anything like that, so don’t yell. If we can do it, I promise you, you can too.

    Without further ado, here is part 1 of level 1, Canal Entrance, enjoy.

  • RT: Podcast!

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    Guess what! Our podcast is totally a year old now. As we embark on year two of our journey, I invite you to join us. You can get it via iTunes, Zune Marketplace, or via direct download. You can always check out more info about what we discuss and talk about the podcast with other listeners at our official podcast group. Enjoy!

  • Did You Know?

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    If you have played Halo 2 recently, you probably noticed the new items in the “Did you Know?” box while you’re waiting for matchmaking to find players. So here starts the compilation of all those funny quotes we are used to seeing from Bungie.

    • Last Chance! If you want to have access to all the free Halo 2 DLC, go grab it now. It all goes offline on the 15th of April!
    • Thanks for playing. Seriously? More than five years after launch? You’re awesome.
    • Title Update 4 adds Theater support, screenshots and Forge to Halo 2! Coming: NEVER. Finish the Fight! The exciting conclusion to the Halo 2 cliff-hanger wraps up in Halo 3 for the Xbox 360!
    • Admit it, the first time you boarded a vehicle it was pretty awesome!
    • Dual Wielding. When all else fails, circle strafe.
    • BXR. Yeah, it’s cheating.
    • Superbouncin’! Even from waaaaaay down here, you still look like a douche!
    • Grenade Party! Can’t four-shot? Chuck some grenades.
    • Honky Tonk! Honk your horn while driving the Warthog to alert your team mates that a ride is available! Or, you know, just to be irritating.
    • BUNGLE Pro. Sign-ups for the Fall Season begin on May 3rd. Gain access through your copy of Halo 3: ODST!
    • Shameless Plug! The Halo: Reach Beta begins on May 3rd!Go buy ODST!
    • Squat and Hobble! Although crouch-walking is slow, it makes you invisible to enemy motion detectors. It’s also a sweet way to force a fallen opponent to suck your crotch!
    • SMG Starts! OK, we admit it. It was a bad idea.
    • Trouble Spot? Having problems playing on XBOX Live? If it’s after April 15th, we’ve got a good idea why!
    • I am you Father! Use Voice Masking to add at least ten years to your online persona!
    • Tired of obnoxious teammates or opponents? Use the handy mute feat..oh wait, it hasn’t been invented yet.
    • This will be the last time you’ll ever get to experience Backwash online. Bummer, eh?
    • Believe it or not, Bungie.net is still tracking all of your Halo 2 game stats.
    • Needz Moar Laser! You know what would make this game even more awesome? The Laser.
    • Lockout! A pixel perfect remake of Halo 3′s Guardian, the spiritual successor to Blackout.
    • U R GARBAGE! Remember you can send hateful messages to players from the Post Game Carnage report! “Oh, there you are!”
    • Woosh! You know what would make this game more awesome? Jetpacks!
    • If you’ve yet to experience Phantom Pistols on Waterworks, there’s still time!

  • TSL Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

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    This Spartan Life has some interviews coming out soon, to be shown on Halo Waypoint – and they need your help! One of the upcoming episodes needs a Rube Goldberg map to serve as a set. You’ve got a bit under two weeks to submit your entry, and the winner (and a couple of runners-up) will win cool schwag, courtesy of the Waypoint crew. Read the TSL newspost for details on what they need – and get cracking!(Louis Wu 20:33:18 UTC)

  • TSL Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

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    This Spartan Life has some interviews coming out soon, to be shown on Halo Waypoint – and they need your help! One of the upcoming episodes needs a Rube Goldberg map to serve as a set. You’ve got a bit under two weeks to submit your entry, and the winner (and a couple of runners-up) will win cool schwag, courtesy of the Waypoint crew. Read the TSL newspost for details on what they need – and get cracking!(Louis Wu 20:33:18 UTC)

  • Please darlin’, don’t you cry

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    Over at NeoGAF, EazyB posted a Love Letter to the Chopper – as a sort of farewell. The man has some amazing control over that vehicle…(Louis Wu 20:23:53 UTC)

  • I don’t think I’d ride that.

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    Zerofender noticed a photoshop contest at Cracked.com – and Halo managed to figure into one of the winners. Surprise!(Louis Wu 20:23:31 UTC)

  • RT: RT Halo 2 Playdate 9 pm Wed. Night

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    The world of Halo is saying goodbye to XBOX Live support of Halo 2. We’ll be having a Halo 2 playdate Wednesday, April 14th from 9 pm – 11pm Central US time to give the old girl one last romp. When you see us online, send invites to:

    • JoeAct
    • DGgeoff
    • BurnieBurns
    • ahGus
    • Monki5225
    • GavinoFree
    • BrandonKFA

  • AH: Co-Op FTW!

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    Ahoy folks. Geoff and I picked up Splinter Cell: Conviction yesterday and are loving the hell out of it. We figured the best way for us to be productive and play the game was to create guides for you co-op fiends. There is an achievement to beat the co-op story on Realistic mode, so here we go, guides to get you through all of them.

    Each level has multiple chapters, so we’re going to go chapter-by-chapter through each of the levels, starting with St. Petersburg Banya.

    Oh, and keep in mind, we’re not the most badass of Sam Fisher controllers…we aren’t going for speed, accuracy or anything like that, so don’t yell. If we can do it, I promise you, you can too.

    Without further ado, here is part 1 of level 1, Canal Entrance, enjoy.

  • Community Spotlight – The Bees Knees

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    Wide awake and physical.

  • A Love Letter to the Chopper

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    Watch this Chopper take Flight.

  • One Final Hump Is All That Remains

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    Halo 2’s LIVE support is shutting down.

  • GTTV Episode 309 Promo

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    Reach invades GTTV this Friday.

  • Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta Preview

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    Get the scoop from 1up.com.

  • Reach Gametypes Preview

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    1UP has posted a preview of some of the upcoming multiplayer modes in Halo Reach – they detail Headhunter, Stockpile, Generator Defense, and Invasion. Well, okay, not Invasion. (That’s coming tomorrow or Friday, probably from GTTV.) Good reading! (Lots and lots and LOTS of new pics.) Thanks, Sanjeev.(Louis Wu 14:33:00 UTC)