Looks like the Halo pack for Minecraft has been updated to include all the members of Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris for free! Download the update if you already have the pack!

We're updating the @Minecraft : Halo Edition mash-up pack on 10/23 just in time for Halo 5: http://t.co/7WFbxTj7hB pic.twitter.com/CuWIWnWbXN

— Halo (@Halo) October 19, 2015

(MacGyver10 21:56:29 UTC)

A flashback to Halo 2’s clan system? That remains to be seen, but there is some cool functionality in the new Spartan Companies at Halo Waypoint. Unite together under a common banner and rise up the ranks of Halo 5: Guardians. You also get a free REQ pack with a guaranteed cosmetic item by registering for a company! Tex has set up an HBO Spartan Company, so if you feel so inclined, and Tex likes you enough, join up! (Thanks davidfuchs!)(MacGyver10 21:52:13 UTC)

Halo 5: Guardians doesn’t launch for another 9 days, but in the meantime, you can customize your spartan as you see fit and with the available items at Halo Waypoint! (Thanks kidtsunami and KP!)(MacGyver10 21:49:46 UTC)

The latest Canon Fodder came out this past Friday, and Grim clarifies some of the confusion around ‘the Storm Covenant’ or lack thereof more specifically. There’s some expectations laid out for new types of campaign levels, and more info on the HuntTheTruth podcasts and ‘Halo Live’ on the 26th! Go give it a read on Halo Waypoint!(MacGyver10 21:44:48 UTC)

Bizargh dropped by to let us know some folks have ported some of Halo’s assets to the Source Engine and can now colorize the energy weapons into various colors! They even put together a short video showing the hardlight shield off!(MacGyver10 21:39:47 UTC)

Grim stopped by with a cringe-inducing title for the latest blog on Halo Waypoint. Along with further explanation of the CSR, we get a first look at the new medals and returning commendations for Halo 5. These things might be good to know as you earn both XP and REQ points via medals and commendations. An MCC Playlist update and ‘Play of the week’ sum up another Halo Community Update, the next to last one before launch!(MacGyver10 21:35:50 UTC)

Lots of news to catch up on from over the weekend, but first is another blog from Josh Holmes, this time on Arena Multiplayer. He goes over CSR (competitive skill ranking), how Arena is divided into seasons and how you’ll find people to play against. Check it out on HaloWaypoint!(MacGyver10 21:33:08 UTC)

For the racing fans out there, it will be neat to see the Chief and Kiki Wolfkill of 343 Industries waving the green flag this weekend from the Hollywood Casino 400! Also look for the Halo 5: Guardians themed race cars!

The Master Chief & @k_wolfkill will wave the green flag at the Hollywood Casino 400 from @kansasspeedway on Sunday! pic.twitter.com/xWPbUlHtQt

— Halo (@Halo) October 16, 2015

(MacGyver10 22:14:26 UTC)

While it’s not technically a true zero shot run for speedrunning’s sake (he did die, the deaths are just cut out here), what Nak3d Eli’s Zero Shot Halo 2 Legendary run shows is still very impressive! He live steamed the action, but a fan of his cut out the deaths to make this a semi-digestible, three hour video. Go check it out! (Thanks Nikko B201!)(MacGyver10 14:25:50 UTC)

Obvious Buzzfeed title aside, check out the king of Castle on Jimmy Kimmel via YouTube. They talk about how much more infinitely handsome Sgt Buck is than the person that portrays him. (Grizzlei would ship ’em both!)(MacGyver10 21:30:13 UTC)

While Halo 5: Guardians launches on the 27th of this month, looks like the 26th is when the party gets started. Grimbrother One gave us an invitation to the 6 hour shindig that features exclusive gameplay, celebrity guests, developer interviews and world exclusives! See the announcement trailer on YouTube, the same place the live show will air!(MacGyver10 14:58:38 UTC)

If you haven’t yet picked it up, the ‘Last Light’ novel for Halo is on sale now on Amazon if you like digital ebooks. Thanks Arithmomaniac for letting us know!(MacGyver10 14:56:44 UTC)