One final outtake from Murray’s talk can be found over at Kotaku – it’s a summary of seven principles that BUngie has adopted towards production, post-Halo, and if you like what you read… they’re hiring.(Louis Wu 13:05:52 UTC)

Another interesting tidbit from Allen Murray’s talk at GDC… Murray said

“Halo 3 took two and a half years to make, and we’re still working on it,” Murray said. “We’ll probably be working on it for two more years.”

Most of us had assumed that Bungie was moving on from Halo after ODST was released… but apparently not? Thanks to GrimBrother One for noticing this.(Louis Wu 13:05:01 UTC)

IGN posted an interesting article recapping some of the stuff Allen Murray discussed at the Game Developers Conference yesterday. Seems Guardian was originally part of a campaign level that was cut for time constraints. Go read the rest of the article for more juicy details. (There’s a sizeable thread discussing this article on our forum, as well.) (Louis Wu 13:04:02 UTC)

Hawty McBloggy sat down to talk to Pete Cooper, the face of the Operation Chastity live action film/Warthog project. Great read! (Louis Wu 13:01:28 UTC)

According to this message at FileFront, the long-time hosting site will be suspending operations on March 30, 2009. If there are some files that you’ve been meaning to download… now’s the time, they’re gone in 4 days. Thanks to Ryan Stone for pointing it out. (Louis Wu 13:00:44 UTC)

Over at Bungie.net, Sk1ll4xEd points out a clip from 1995’s ‘Ace Ventura 2’ which might trigger some familiarity in Halo fans. (Before you start feverishly typing that this sounds NOTHING like the Halo theme… take a deep breath, realize that for most people a Gregorian chant is a Gregorian chant, and smile along with the rest of us.)(Louis Wu 12:59:50 UTC)

A new Top 10 series has kicked off – this one’s known as ‘Death From Above‘ and it highlights kills made from flying vehicles. No voiceover. Thanks, urk. (Louis Wu 12:59:18 UTC)

Hawty McBloggy is looking for help to put together a Periodic Table of the Halo Universe – sounds like a cool project! Go see what you can contribute.(Louis Wu 21:06:38 UTC)

Today’s Community Spotlight focuses on Ready Up Live, a group of movie-making crazies who want more of your attention. Go read – then check out their files in Bungie Favorites. (Louis Wu 21:06:11 UTC)

Another montage for you, courtesy of the BuBlog… this one’s a Jumping montage, put together by Team Mad Hops. These are the kinds of jumps that drive you nuts when the other team tries ’em in Matchmaking…(Louis Wu 16:44:40 UTC)

B Mc Gann and Static Hazard have put together their fifth montage of MLG Plays – this one is a St. Patrick’s Day Special. Thanks again to the Bungie Blog for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 16:37:12 UTC)

What do you get when you put 4 Marines with rocket launchers in the back of your Transport Hog? You get a Domination Cage. Thanks, urk.(Louis Wu 16:34:33 UTC)