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The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

  • Halo Clairvoyance

    Halochief89 is writing a Halo short story – with illustrations. Check out the details in his forum post, and visit DeviantART for the first pic! (Louis Wu 16:30:12 UTC)

  • Master Chief Theater 3000 – Episode 401

    First episode of the new season of Master Chief Theater 3000… which might not feature the Master Chief, since it seems to be based on ODST…


  • RT: Attention Earth

    Today’s comic, while hilarious, should also serve as a public service announcement. If you or anyone you know is this affected by a space movie, please seek help immediately.

  • AH: Grabbed and Snatched!

    You asked for it, and now you got it. Today brings forth the much asked for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Spec Op: Snatch & Grab.

    Geoff and I killed ourselves trying to get through this one, but we finally pulled it off. In the video we show you a couple of techniques we used to get past those large bastards and hit the green smoke. Good luck, you’ll need it.


  • Firefightin’ for Haiti

    FyreWulff is running a Firefight marathon – except for sleep, he’s going to be playing Firefight, looking to raise money for Haiti. If you want to help, swing by and watch – and donate!(Louis Wu 22:45:36 UTC)

  • Master Chief Theater 3000 – Episode 401

    Smiley let us know that Master Chief Theater 3000 is back with Season 4 – Episode 1 is now online, and looking at the start of ODST. Check it out!(Louis Wu 22:28:59 UTC)

  • Need a month of LIVE? See Halo Report

    SpartanL27 stopped in with word of a contest at Halo Report – post a comment on the article and you’re in the running for an Xbox LIVE Gold 1-month card. Easy Peasy!(Louis Wu 22:25:14 UTC)

  • New Bungie shirt for Haiti relief – “Be a Hero!”

    On Friday, Bungie put a new shirt in the Store which features the Superintendent on the front saying “<<BE A HERO>>”. The back says “Bungie Fans for quake relief – 2010 Haiti”. To be a hero, just buy this shirt and all Bungie’s profits will be donated to the Red Cross. Also, from now until the end of February all of Bungie’s profits from other Bungie Store purchases will also be donated to the Red Cross.

    Have you been eyeing that Marathon hoodie like I have been? Get it now and help out in Haiti! When you get yours take a pic of yourself wearing it and post it in this thread that long-time member Queso Man created in the forums!

    Oh yeah, get online and play Halo 3 on Wednesday and change your emblem to match Bungie’s specs for the Red Heart Emblem. Bungie will donate up to $77,000 more on behalf of the players that day.



  • Top 10 Xbox Live Indie Games

    Today I am going to list my top 10 Xna games. These games are in no specific order.

    Number 10, Plucky’s 3d adventure
    80 msp (1 dollar)

    Most of the time in the xna section 3d games suck. But this new release is a very good Super Mario clone. It features 4 worlds with several levels in each. It has some of the best 3d graphics on the XBLIG section and only costs a dollar.

    Number 9 ZP2K9
    200 msp (1.50)

    ZP2K9 is a 2d multiplayer sidescroller shooter, which is made by James Silva, the guy that brought us The Dishwasher:Dead Samurai. This was my 1st XBLIG purchase and for good reason. The main reason is the online multiplayer, which is awesome because it has 13 weapons, several maps, and supports 10 people online. Even without anyone online anymore, it is still worth the purchase.

    Number 8 Weapon of choice
    240 (3.00)

    Weapon of choice is a 2d sidescroller much like contra. It features 8 characters, tons of levels, and throughout the levels some choice on which way to go. The main attraction for this game is the gameplay. It is very similair to contra but fleshed out. Also the graphics are amazing for an indie game. And it was IGN’s XBLIG of the year last year.

    Number 7 I Made A Game With Zombies In It
    80 msp (1 dollar)

    Possibly the most popular XBLIG out there, I made a game with zombies in it made thousands of people realise there are some gems in the Indie Games section. IMGWZ was the first really popular indie game because it featured 4 player dual stick shooting, much like geometry wars, and the most addicting song in a video game that will be in your head for days.

    Number 6 Groov
    80 msp (1 dollar)

    Another twin stick shooter, groov has many graphical similarities to geometry wars, but the main attraction is its blend with gameplay and music. Its techno-ish music is driven by gameplay with every shot making a note, and every hit or kill making a different not. If you have a 360 get the trial and listen to the awesome music

    Number 5 Pixel Boarder
    240 msp (3.00)

    Much like trials hd, pixel boarder is a physics based 2d game, in which the player controls the character with the analog sticks. It’s awesome art style combines the classic 32 bit graphics with modern 3d graphics, much like rocket riot. Just be warned this game is rediculously hard (Did i spell that right?) and it also lacks global leaderboards, and a track editor.

    Number 4 Creed Arena
    400 msp (5.00)

    Coming in at 4 is Creed Arena. This is a 3d game in which you have to shoot and kill numerous amounts of different kinds of monsters or other humans. This is the first 3d shooter on the XBLIG section done right. It has nice lighting effects and nice textures. It also has online multiplayer, and the option to play at a top down perspective.

    Number 3 Avatar Golf
    400 msp (5.00)

    I personally don’t like golf, but avatar golf is definately one of the best indie games. It features probably the best 3d graphics, Avatar support, all of the standard online feature including multiplayer, and some good fun.
    Simply put it is the best downloadable golf game on any system to date.

    Number 2 Kodu Game Lab
    400 msp (5.00)

    Possibly the most ambitous and creative game out there, Kodu game lab is only as good as you make it. It is a game making language that is targeted at kids, so its crazy easy to make games. You can make any type of game from a casual puzzle game to a hardcore 1st person shooter. The only flaw I see is you can only share your creations with friends so sad face to that 🙁

    Number 1 Colleseum
    240 msp (3.00)

    One of the first Indie games, Colleseum is a cel shaded, 3d action adventure game similair to Too Human. Now I know what your thinking Too human sucked, but Colleseum made the controls better by letting you pull off combos. This isn’t the best game on this list but it is definately worth the purchace.

    That concludes my list, but there are a ton more great Indie games that I wish I could have added. But the game I think you should buy no matter what is I made a game with zombies in it. So please comment telling me if you disagree, agree, if you think I suck, or whatever.



  • Top 10 Xbox Live Indie Games

    Today I am going to list my top 10 Xna games. These games are in no specific order.

    Number 10, Plucky’s 3d adventure
    80 msp (1 dollar)

    Most of the time in the xna section 3d games suck. But this new release is a very good Super Mario clone. It features 4 worlds with several levels in each. It has some of the best 3d graphics on the XBLIG section and only costs a dollar.

    Number 9 ZP2K9
    200 msp (1.50)

    ZP2K9 is a 2d multiplayer sidescroller shooter, which is made by James Silva, the guy that brought us The Dishwasher:Dead Samurai. This was my 1st XBLIG purchase and for good reason. The main reason is the online multiplayer, which is awesome because it has 13 weapons, several maps, and supports 10 people online. Even without anyone online anymore, it is still worth the purchase.

    Number 8 Weapon of choice
    240 (3.00)

    Weapon of choice is a 2d sidescroller much like contra. It features 8 characters, tons of levels, and throughout the levels some choice on which way to go. The main attraction for this game is the gameplay. It is very similair to contra but fleshed out. Also the graphics are amazing for an indie game. And it was IGN’s XBLIG of the year last year.

    Number 7 I Made A Game With Zombies In It
    80 msp (1 dollar)

    Possibly the most popular XBLIG out there, I made a game with zombies in it made thousands of people realise there are some gems in the Indie Games section. IMGWZ was the first really popular indie game because it featured 4 player dual stick shooting, much like geometry wars, and the most addicting song in a video game that will be in your head for days.

    Number 6 Groov
    80 msp (1 dollar)

    Another twin stick shooter, groov has many graphical similarities to geometry wars, but the main attraction is its blend with gameplay and music. Its techno-ish music is driven by gameplay with every shot making a note, and every hit or kill making a different not. If you have a 360 get the trial and listen to the awesome music

    Number 5 Pixel Boarder
    240 msp (3.00)

    Much like trials hd, pixel boarder is a physics based 2d game, in which the player controls the character with the analog sticks. It’s awesome art style combines the classic 32 bit graphics with modern 3d graphics, much like rocket riot. Just be warned this game is rediculously hard (Did i spell that right?) and it also lacks global leaderboards, and a track editor.

    Number 4 Creed Arena
    400 msp (5.00)

    Coming in at 4 is Creed Arena. This is a 3d game in which you have to shoot and kill numerous amounts of different kinds of monsters or other humans. This is the first 3d shooter on the XBLIG section done right. It has nice lighting effects and nice textures. It also has online multiplayer, and the option to play at a top down perspective.

    Number 3 Avatar Golf
    400 msp (5.00)

    I personally don’t like golf, but avatar golf is definately one of the best indie games. It features probably the best 3d graphics, Avatar support, all of the standard online feature including multiplayer, and some good fun.
    Simply put it is the best downloadable golf game on any system to date.

    Number 2 Kodu Game Lab
    400 msp (5.00)

    Possibly the most ambitous and creative game out there, Kodu game lab is only as good as you make it. It is a game making language that is targeted at kids, so its crazy easy to make games. You can make any type of game from a casual puzzle game to a hardcore 1st person shooter. The only flaw I see is you can only share your creations with friends so sad face to that 🙁

    Number 1 Colleseum
    240 msp (3.00)

    One of the first Indie games, Colleseum is a cel shaded, 3d action adventure game similair to Too Human. Now I know what your thinking Too human sucked, but Colleseum made the controls better by letting you pull off combos. This isn’t the best game on this list but it is definately worth the purchace.

    That concludes my list, but there are a ton more great Indie games that I wish I could have added. But the game I think you should buy no matter what is I made a game with zombies in it. So please comment telling me if you disagree, agree, if you think I suck, or whatever.


  • OOOOOONSK

    If you want to play a silly Flash game (and maybe save the earth), head on over to NeoGAF, and check out the Oonsk game! (Thanks, Dani. I think.)(Louis Wu 17:21:02 UTC)

  • 343: Managing the Halo Franchise

    Game Informer has an interview with 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor, Josh Holmes, and Bonnie Ross, discussing how the Halo franchise grew into what it is today, and what they hope to accomplish in the future. Go watch! Thanks, 2900d4u.(Louis Wu 17:10:50 UTC)

  • Hide, Seek, Snap – Round 4

    It took a little longer than we’d planned, but there’s a new image up on the Hide, Seek, Snap page – be the first to reproduce it, and you’ll get a shiny new Sgt. Johnson code in your inbox! Thanks, as always, to AfroRyan.(Louis Wu 17:07:32 UTC)

  • Happy birthday, Fezzer!

    Hawty McBloggy has a new birthday cake for your visual enjoyment – this one is a SERIOUSLY gooey-looking Xbox 360 with a Halo theme to it. Check it out!(Louis Wu 17:07:05 UTC)

  • VZG Halo 3 Music Video Montage

    LoneStarGamer let us know that he’s posted a new Halo 3 music video montage (sort of like HMV) – you can watch it at Blip.tv. Clips range from funny to silly – but if there’s something you don’t like, don’t worry, there’ll be something new in 30 seconds.(Louis Wu 17:06:44 UTC)

  • Comic Monday

    Got a couple of new comics for you today – the newest Grin + Bear It went live on Hawty McBloggy yesterday, and Reclaimer 236 (Crux) is live, according to TTL Demag0gue. Check ’em out!(Louis Wu 17:06:14 UTC)


  • HBO’s taking Sunday off

    It’s a quiet day, Halo-wise, and a rather busy one, personally – enjoy the break in your Halo news, we’ll be back tomorrow!(Louis Wu 18:05:49 UTC)