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IGN’s Halo 3 FAQ updated
IGN has updated their Halo 3 FAQ with new pages devoted to weapons and equipment. Thanks, FuzzyWhisper.(Louis Wu 10:58:25 UTC)
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A summary of Uprising
Altfan113 pointed out a new article about the Halo: Uprising comic series at halo3.msn.com – we haven’t posted a full article list, and these aren’t dated, so it’s actually possible it’s not that new, but I don’t remember reading it before. Go see!(Louis Wu 10:54:40 UTC)
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Halo Wars Video Hits XBLM
Major Nelson posts a note that the Halo Wars “First Look” trailer, clocking in at a tad under 500 Mb in High Definition trim, is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace:
Based on the Halo universe, Halo Wars introduces a new landmark in the strategy genre. Halo Wars places the player in command of human UNSC armies as they deploy for mankind’s initial deadly encounters with the Covenant Empire.
Comments indicate this is the same video that Ensemble has on their website, just in higher quality.
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Hero – it’s not just a sandwich
Maxim has put up a ‘Greatest Video Game Heroes of All Time‘ – seems a bit dodgy to me. (I mean, they include the kid from Bully, but leave out Link?) Regardless, Master Chief is there. Thanks, Devin Olsen.(Louis Wu 22:51:25 UTC)
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Halosity from 1Up
1Up continues their flood of Halo 3 coverage – today’s entries are up. There’s a preview of Forge, an official announcement of Part 2 of Revisiting Halo (which actually went live yesterday), and then Part 3 of that same blog series, which finishes the recap of the first game. Thanks to failedparachute, who pointed it out so succinctly on our forum.(Louis Wu 22:06:50 UTC)
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Halo 3 now officially golden!
Today, Microsoft has announced that Halo 3 has officially reached “gold” status. After months of waiting and anticipation, we’re now hitting the final stretch, with less than a month to go before the September 25 launch. Now it’s only a matter of a few weeks before the world will get its hands on some Halo 3 hotness!
From the press release:
The wait is almost over. Halo® 3, the final chapter in the groundbreaking Halo trilogy and the most anticipated game release of 2007, has been released to manufacturing.
Three years in the making by renowned developer Bungie Studios, Halo 3 is now finished and will begin its journey to store shelves around the world in less than four weeks. Halo 3, which has already set new records as the fastest pre-ordered game in history, has exceeded one million presales in North America alone. The title is set to shatter day-one entertainment sales records when it is released worldwide beginning Tuesday, September 25.
More at Bungie.net
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I need a gulp.
New at the Bungie Store – a 32oz Master Chief cup. Because what would you do if you didn’t have a quart of your favorite beverage in front of you? Thanks, rkwlnvrdy13.(Louis Wu 17:47:37 UTC)
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Halo’s Gone Gold!
Before we can ship it, someone’s gotta manufacture it. And as of right now, Halo 3 is being manufactured. Golden!
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Halo 3 – Gold. Officially.
It’s been strongly believed by the community for a few days now – but today it becomes official. Xbox.com has a news item about Halo 3 being relelased to manufacturing. Less than 27 days! Thanks to User, who saw it at The Man Room, and RT, who pointed out the Xbox.com note.(Louis Wu 16:56:40 UTC)
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Halo 3 Has Gone Gold
According to Xbox.com, Halo 3 has gone gold, or been “released to manufacturing” according to the article.
Looks like RT mentioned it first in the HBO forum, and of course it’s been picked up by HBO itself, Major Nelson, Xbox 360 Fanboy, GameSpot and the horse’s mouth: Bungie.net.
In a short but sweet news post, Luke Smith writes:
We have to say thanks to everyone at Bungie who worked so hard to make this the best game we’ve ever made. We have to say thanks to everyone at Microsoft who helped us make it the best game we ever made. We have to say thanks to our tireless team of artists, designers, engineers, musicians, technicians, writers, directors, producers, thinkers, administrators, ninjas, specialists, gorillas, webmasters and pimps. We’re a family and we made this game for you, our extended family. We hope you like it. Nobody deserves any more recognition than anyone else, but an extra special thanks goes out anyway, to the test team who got it to this stage, in a pool of their own sweat, tears and blood.
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Moving Day
The fifth (and final) RvB Exclusive Retail Video is now up at Gamestop/EBGames – both teams are finishing up their packing and moving, on their way to Halo 3! Poor Grif. Thanks, rkwlnvrdy13.(Louis Wu 16:33:37 UTC)
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Custom faceplate – cool, but pricey
gameSniped has a shot of a pretty cool Halo 3 faceplate for a 360 – take a look! Currently at $100, with 4 and a half days to go… hmm. Steep!(Louis Wu 16:26:42 UTC)
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What’s the household equivalent of a spartan laser?
Warbow continues in his recently revived production of Calvin and Halo strips – this one’s even topical!(Louis Wu 16:16:24 UTC)
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Draw Wacky Chief Adventures, Win Cool Stuff
HBO is running another Seven on the Seventh contest; the prize this time is Marathon: Durandal, the XBLA conversion of the Bungie classic by Freeverse. To enter the contest, draw a picture of the Master Chief having “wacky adventures” in older Bungie games. See HBO for the complete rules.
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Fair Replay
Narcogen’s latest blog entry looks at replayability – and what Halo 3 brings to the party. Interesting read! Go visit Rampancy.net.(Louis Wu 15:57:14 UTC)
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Irrelephant.
Yesterday’s Bungie Podcast makes you wonder if today’s One One Se7en shouldn’t be titled… oh, never mind. I’m not good enough at puns to come up with a word that sounds like ‘Behemoth’ but means ‘unimportant’. Just go read the flippin’ joke.(Louis Wu 14:54:33 UTC)
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It’s Back, Baby!
It’s been a really long time since we’ve done a 7 on the 7th contest – but then, we’re schwagwhores, and we only do these when someone gives us stuff we can give away. This time, the sugar daddies are over at Freeverse – they’ve got a bunch of copies of Marathon: Durandal they want to spread around, and all you gotta do to get one is draw a silly picture. (Trust me – this contest is NOT about artistic proficiency.) Go read the full rules on the 7 on the 7th page.(Louis Wu 14:35:26 UTC)
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IKP Countdown Comics #1
Haloplayer stopped by with a link to an Injured Knee Productions comic celebrating the upcoming arrival of Halo 3. Yes, it takes all kinds.(Louis Wu 14:03:18 UTC)
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Halo 3 Korea Promotion Part 1 (of 6)
shinesevens let us know that there’s a YouTube movie up showing off the first of 6 parts of the Halo 3 Korea Promotion – this one has a Master Chief posing as a statue in a mall, and then freaking out the folks who want to touch. Cute! (Louis Wu 13:53:21 UTC)
The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
