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Halo 3 Beta Review
There’s a short review of the Halo 3 Beta in The Beacon, the student newspaper of Florida International University. I’m a little surprised that the problem folks with Crackdown had getting in at first is the primary ‘bug’ noticed by the author… but hey, if that’s really all that’s wrong with Halo 3, I’m pretty excited for September 25!(Louis Wu 16:11:53 UTC)
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The Blade: Teaser Trailer 2
Aglor stopped by to point out a teaser trailer for The Blade, an upcoming machinima project. Looks to be a mix of space battles and up-close combat. Take a look!(Louis Wu 15:43:14 UTC)
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Who do you want to kill today?
Bad news for folks without an internet connection – Bungie’s made a pretty major change in how the single-player game will be handled, outsourcing the AI to cheap humans instead of expensive computer algorithms. The upside? Infinite variation in how the storyline plays out. The downside? You’ll have to be online to play Campaign. Ah, well. With great population comes great replayability.(Louis Wu 14:11:18 UTC)
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Halo 3: Under 40 bucks
I’ve never heard of these guys – but $40 for Halo 3 is as cheap as I’ve seen. This showed up at FatWallet.(Louis Wu 12:30:45 UTC)
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Multiplayer Content Embargo is Over
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 posted their own set of new shots – and it looks to be pretty much everything Microsoft might have given out this round. (Thanks, DHalo.) There’s also a writeup, with a ton of information about Epitaph and Last Resort (two maps included in the Microsoft-only beta that took place before the public beta), and an interview with Jaime Griesemer and Tyson Green – thanks, Pedro the Penguin. Go look!(Louis Wu 11:53:50 UTC)
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Time To Vote.
Last year, Podtacular won an award for “Best Gaming Podcast”. We beat out some great shows, thanks to you guys.It is that time of year for us to nominate our favorite shows again. Since Podtacular won last year, I don’t think we can be included in the nominations. But, that doesn’t mean that we can’t show our support for the many, outstanding shows that are out there.
Members of the Gamercast Network are hard at work, trying to spread the word about this, in their respective communities. How funny would it be if three of the four shows were up for the same award?
Head over to http://www.podcastawards.com/ to submit your votes.
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The Riot 54
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)
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Clowns are Scary.
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)
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Lego Teaser Trailer
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)
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Zune Contest Finalists – Up for Download
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 Wu 17:16:47 UTC)
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This Place is a Prison
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 Wu 17:15:14 UTC)
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Lots of Halo figures for sale
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)
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Hot Topic Adds Halo Merch
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, for what it’s worth (UNSCDF | Helmet). Get ’em while the gettin’s good!(Louis Wu 15:27:14 UTC)
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Virtual Virtuosos
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 making a living (heh – in some cases, better than your average living) ‘twiddling their thumbs’… they ARE making it work. Give it a read.(Louis Wu 15:12:36 UTC)
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I’d feel bad if any plasmas went off.
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)
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I think I’d rather go with sun, thanks.
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)
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Guitar Hero Encore: Rock the 80s
The complete songlist for Guitar Hero Encore: Rock the 80s has been revealed! The game will be released July 24 for PS2 only. Click “read more” to see the full setlist.
• Caught in a Mosh (as made famous by Anthrax)
• Balls to the Wall (as made famous by Accept)
• Electric Eye (by Judas Priest)
• Los Angeles (as made famous by X)
• Police Truck (as made famous by Dead Kennedys)
• We Got the Beat (as made famous by The Go Go’s)
• (I Think I’m) Turning Japanese (as made famous by Vapors)
• Seventeen (as made famous by Winger)
• Because, it’s Midnite (by Limozeen)
• Hold On Loosely (as made famous by .38 Special)
• No One Like You (as made famous by Scorpions)
• Only a Lad (as made famous by Oingo Boingo)
• Ballroom Blitz (as made famous by Krokus)
• The Warrior (by Scandal)
• What I Like About You (as made famous by The Romantics)
• Wrath Child (as made famous by Iron Maiden)
• I Wanna Rock (by Twisted Sister)
• I Ran (by Flock of Seagulls)
• Round and Round (as made famous by Ratt)
• Metal Health (as made famous by Quiet Riot)
• Holy Diver (as made famous by Dio)
• Heat Of The Moment (as made famous by Asia)
• Radar Love (as made famous by White Lion)
• 18 and Life (as made famous by Skid Row)
• Bathroom Wall (as made famous by Faster Pussycat)
• Lonely is the Night (as made famous by Billy Squier)
• Nothing But a Good Time (as made famous by Poison)
• Play With Me (as made famous by Extreme)
• Shaken (as made famous by Eddie Money)
• Synchronicity II (as made famous by The Police)
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Currently Playing: Shadowrun, GHII (PS2), Resident Evil 4 (PS2)
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RT: Episode 100 and other crap
Ok, before we go any further, I feel it important to remind you, Episode 100 of RvB is readily available here. “But Geoff, I’ve already watched it 24 times” you say! Well, saddle up for number 25. It’s also been mentioned that the Season Five…
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What They Learned
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)
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It’s Raining Elites
Heh – a fun take on an overdone concept. Thanks, Major.Dump.(Louis Wu 12:05:06 UTC)
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