I’m not sure how many of you listened to both Bungie podcasts released yesterday… but there’s quite a bit of interesting information buried deep within the joking and PG-13 language. If you haven’t had a chance to hear them, swing by the Weekly Update (links are here) and spend some time with ’em!(Louis Wu 11:43:00 UTC)

The submission period for our Guilt O’ Lantern contest has ended – I don’t have an exact account, but there are a few dozen submissions, at least, sitting in the uploads folder. These will be sorted out and ready for public viewing (and voting) by early next week – thanks for your patience! (And thanks for your participation!)(Louis Wu 11:39:55 UTC)

Vociferous, over at the Ascendant Justice blog, wrote up a piece looking at the Halo film saga to this point… and offering suggestions on how to make this project come back to life. Not only suggestions… but a script of his own! Amazing. Go read. Thanks, Cocopjojo. (Louis Wu 11:36:42 UTC)

InnerRayg noticed that McFarlane has posted the 2009 2nd wave of figures – some cool ones in there! (I can definitely see getting a few of those marines!)(Louis Wu 11:36:22 UTC)

Metalingus627 pointed out that Halo is represented in IGN’s Monsters of Gaming. Do they have their own awards ceremony? (Louis Wu 11:35:39 UTC)

Master Chief Theater 3000 Episode 208 is out now – this one looks at The Quarantine Zone cutscene. Thanks, AvatarAang.(Louis Wu 11:34:31 UTC)

The Bungie Weekly Update has some cool Halloween pics, a little tiny bit of info about Halo 3: Recon, and podcasts. Two of ’em. A new one, and the Lost Podcast from PAX. Nobody can complain about the lack of info in the Weekly Update until they’ve listened to the podcasts. Period. You can, as usual, read it in our Weekly Update Archive, if you’re so inclined.(Louis Wu 23:50:02 UTC)

Wonga. Darkspire Films is back – with two new products (and the promise of another pair). Aynder Seal is six and a half minutes long, weighs in at 180 mb, and is confusing as hell. Luna Habladora is six minutes long, 250 mb, and a lot less serious. It involves, as the title might suggest… a talking moon. They’re both part of the same storyline. Both are in HD QuickTime format (1280×720), and recorded at 60fps. Thanks, SaberUmbra.(Louis Wu 21:48:42 UTC)

Pete Cooper stopped by to announce a Warthog construction project, as part of ‘Operation Chastity’, a Halo live-action fan film. Details are in his forum post!(Louis Wu 19:50:16 UTC)

Over at the Bungie Blog, urk highlights a… rather strange video. It made me laugh!(Louis Wu 18:16:16 UTC)

Whoa, very cool. A couple of years ago, BOLL created a really intricate easter egg for One One Se7en, Stuntmutt’s long-running Halo comic. It’s unclear how many people found it at the time… but over in his blog, he’s written up the whole episode – thought process, intermediate artwork, and more. A fascinating look into the brain of one of HBO’s most prolific content submitters! Check it out.(Louis Wu 16:54:21 UTC)

Halo3RPG has a ‘Halo-Ween’ playlist, made by Adam, set up for double experience this weekend. (I don’t know what that means.) Thanks, sniperX47. Update: Scotty from H3RPG stopped by with a bonus offer – he’s got 7 beta keys for the PC version of Call of Duty: World at War. If you want one, read his post – they’ll go fast! (Louis Wu 16:23:28 UTC)

jake108 let us know that the Teabag Prevention Team has taken on Rat’s Nest – read their guide to help stay out of trouble!(Louis Wu 14:51:42 UTC)

Last week, TheDonWan posted two sought-after McFarlane Orange Hayabusa Series 3 Spartans, still sealed, signed by Bungie (here, and here) – well, if you missed your chance, she’s put up another pair! This one ends at 10:55 pm PST, November 1st (Saturday night) – and this one ends 12 minutes later. Get your sniping apps ready! (Again, all proceeds go towards the FLAG Tournament charities, for breast and cervical cancer research.)(Louis Wu 13:13:02 UTC)