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The Cole Protocol – coming Fall 2008
Bungie’s posted a news item about The Cole Protocol, a new novel set in the Halo universe. It’s the sixth such novel, and it’s being written by Tobias Buckell. It’s due out this fall. This seems to be a followup to Ghosts of Onyx, though there’s very little information about the book itself in the news post. Thanks to CougRon for noticing.(Louis Wu 19:28:28 UTC)
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The Next Halo Novel: The Cole Protocol
Tor Books announces the sixth book taking place in Bungie’s Halo Universe, due in stores this Fall.
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Views from the Edge
BlueNinja has been working on some new panoramic shots – check ’em out.(Louis Wu 18:10:20 UTC)
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The Architecture of War: Environments
Vociferous of Ascendant Justice takes an in-depth, multi-faceted look at the encounters of the Halo series – starting with the environments of Halo: CE…
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RvB: Reconstruction Chapter 4
Rooster Teeth has released RvB: Reconstruction Chapter 4 for sponsors (if previous releases are any indication, it’ll be up for everyone within the hour) – Caboose and Washington go looking for an old friend. Well… maybe not so much a friend, as an acquaintance. Co-worker. Mortal enemy? Dang. Go watch.(Louis Wu 17:10:59 UTC)
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Ascendant Justice: The Architecture of War
Another interesting series has been started over at Ascendant Justice – they’re calling it ‘The Architecture of War‘, and it looks at the factors of the Halo campaigns that make them so enjoyable to return to again and again. First up – Environments. Go see how your surroundings affect your playstyle! Upcoming chapters include ‘Sandbox’ and ‘Enemies’. Thanks to mendicantbias00 for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 16:09:49 UTC)
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Master Chief Theater 3000 – Episode 2
Pyroman has released the second Master Chief Theater 3000 – it’s short, but that’s because he didn’t want to combine cutscenes from different levels. Go watch!(Louis Wu 13:08:58 UTC)
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Infiltration
TTL Demag0gue let us know that Reclaimer 55 is now up – Viper is working with Archimedes, but has run into a snag…(Louis Wu 13:07:41 UTC)
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The Riot 103
The Riot 103 was delayed a week because of sickness – but it’s up now. As usual, full of community news, new map talk, and an iPhone interface for the show. 27 minutes, 11 mb. Thanks, Sigafoos.(Louis Wu 13:05:40 UTC)
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Podtacular Face Off
Dust Storm and GLewis have set up a really cool community project called Podtacular Face Off. It’s a series of 1v1 events in the forums with video highlights for all to see. To participate or check it out, take a look at their forum section. In the mean time here’s a promo video:
Read on for another video showing the first face off match!
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Anybody want a Halo 3 HotPocket?
Okay, this is just silly. Hawty McBloggy found an auction on eBay where someone’s selling a donut hole that looks like a Master Chief helmet. Well… it’s SUPPOSED to look like a Master Chief helmet. (I don’t see it, myself. Looks like a Dunkin Munchkin. Munchkins cost about a quarter each. Remember that when you realize that starting bid on this puppy is $25 with shipping.) People will sell anything…(Louis Wu 12:23:36 UTC)
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Amp Your Game – Halo 3 pro opportunity for Canadian gamers
Amp Energy Drinks is holding a series of tourneys across Canada to find a 4th player for an Amp-sponsored pro team – there are four more opportunities to show up and strut your stuff. Check the article in the London Free Press for details.(Louis Wu 12:11:03 UTC)
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Long Range Fun on The Ark
Rockslider’s on an enforced break from Halo 3 for a while (RROD woes), but he’s still got a piece he wrote for some long-range fun on The Ark. Go see what’s there!(Louis Wu 12:08:08 UTC)
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Cortana Fan Art at GR
BlueNinja noticed a feature over at GamesRadar in which they posted a whole bunch of Cortana fan art – looks like someone just went through DeviantART and grabbed every pic they could find. Nice collection!(Louis Wu 12:06:28 UTC)
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Fan Fic Pick of the Week
UNSC Trooper stopped by yesterday to point out the HBO Fan Fic Pick of the Week – this one written up by SeverianofUrth. If you’re looking for help sifting through the weekly submissions, this series is worth a read!(Louis Wu 12:03:48 UTC)
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MLG San Diego – Cold Storage Unveiled, Str8 Rippin Wins
The big news this weekend was the unveiling of Cold Storage, a new remake of Chill Out that Bungie brought with them to MLG San Diego. (The ‘screens’ in that story are pretty lousy – you can get a slightly better look at the map in a fan-recorded video from the event over at GameTrailers – thanks, MasterChief2829.) The jury’s still out on this one – but reaction from the event (where the only people who actually SAW the map were) is pretty positive. While you’re over at MLGPro.com, check out the San Diego Hall of Champions – congrats to Str8 Rippin, who took first place in the 4v4.(Louis Wu 11:57:54 UTC)
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Bungie shows Cold Storage. Remake of Halo CE’s Chill Out.
Bungie previewed an unreleased Halo 3 map in San Diego this weekend at an MLG event. It’s named Cold Storage and is a remake of Chill Out from Halo 3.
This will certainly get the attention of old school Halo fanboys who have long been crying out for smaller slayer maps. Chill Out is certainly a good pick.
What other classic Halo maps would you like to see in Halo 3?
MLG is hosting an image gallery of the map: http://www.mlgpro.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=152
Some YouTube shakey cam footage of gameplay on Cold Storage:
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New Themed Contest: Type 47 UHAP
We’re going back to basics this week, and turning our attention to the Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform, more commonly known as the Scarab. Read on for full contest details.
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Major Success
I think i misspelled the title.lolwhat do i know im in kindergarndenjksophore for people who don’t know – Iris Koalddein
The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft