IGN’s Podcast Unlocked #168 focuses on Halo 2 – Ryan’s guest is Max Hoberman. Interesting talk!(Louis Wu 17:44:35 UTC)

Justin Bryce let us know that Drunken Halo Episode 91 is now live – Justin and Travis discuss the Halo 5 Beta and the Master Chief Collection. Go listen!(Louis Wu 17:39:17 UTC)

Layne Thomas let us know that the newest episode of Marlin the Elite is up – Episode 92 has Marlin enjoying a Halloween party. Go watch!(Louis Wu 17:34:59 UTC)

Also in the Bulletin was the reminder that our 343 Guilt O’ Lantern pumkin carving contest is coming to a close tonight – you have until midnight (Eastern) to get your entries in. The prize packages are fantastic… so don’t miss out!(Louis Wu 21:39:15 UTC)

As mentioned in the Bulletin, ‘Remaking the Legend – Halo 2: Anniversary’ is live now. You can watch it on Xbox Video on your Xbox One or 360 (search for ‘Halo’, or just click on the tile on the main screen), or on the web (thanks, Grizzlei and laird). It’s a fantastic look at both the cultural phenomenon that was Halo 2, and the labor of love that updated this title for today’s audience. Don’t miss this. (It’s free, so there’s no excuse.)(Louis Wu 21:36:10 UTC)

The Halo Bulletin that went live last night has some fun reading in it – unlockables and backgrounds in the Master Chief Collection, a reminder of the release of Remaking the Legend, the Halo 2 Anniversary documentary, rosters from the Launch Invitational taking place next weekend, more pies in the face, aids for your last-minute entry into our 343 Guilt O’ Lantern contest (DO IT), and some cool screenshots. Go read! (As always, it’s available in our Halo Bulletin Archive, as well.) (Louis Wu 21:30:26 UTC)

IGN has the lowdown on some Halo 5: Guardians armor that will unlock in the Beta with gameplay from the Master Chief Collection. (To get all four unlocks, you’ll need to beat all four games on Legendary, and watch all five segments of Nightfall… all before the Beta starts in December.) Thanks, munky-058.(Louis Wu 21:25:20 UTC)

AfroRyan uploaded the 1001 Spikes Space Marine Unlock video… it’s pretty funny. (Again, this is an homage, not a ripoff.) Go watch!(Louis Wu 21:20:49 UTC)

Hey, if you’ve ever felt like buying a Halo soundtrack you haven’t gotten around to, now is the time… according to this press release, Sumthing Digital is offering them all at 50% off right now. Go buy!(Louis Wu 21:18:09 UTC)

Cool – laird noticed a new Kickstarter for a Halo fan film… they’re looking for a little over $20,000, and they’ve got about four weeks to collect it. Watch the trailer, read the details, and if you’ve got the scratch, jump on board!(Louis Wu 21:13:41 UTC)

Moorpheusl9 let us know about the latest IGN offering – today they’ve got a walkthrough of Shrine, the H2A Sanctuary remake. Again, a map we know a lot about already… but having an expert show us the nooks and crannies can never hurt.(Louis Wu 21:55:35 UTC)

TDSpiral decided to bring to life his vision of the Drone homeworld – we know very little about it, but my goodness, I love his final product. Take a look!(Louis Wu 21:52:51 UTC)

Totally missed this note from Black Six a few days ago – but there’s still time! The deadline for our 343 Guilt O’ Lantern contest is fast approaching (Friday night at Midnight, EST) – but you still have time to carve, and Xbox.com released some stencils which might help. (They’re not ALL Halo-related… but some are.)(Louis Wu 23:59:52 UTC)

Rockslider has returned to the Rockslide Megabattle – he’s got a new technique he calls the ‘Inner Rise Defence’ (and because it’s his, I’ll even use his spelling of ‘defense’). Check it out! (Louis Wu 22:07:45 UTC)

Did you ever get a chance to play with the Scarab Gun in Halo 2? Looks like 343 has added a Scarab Skull to H2A… which turns EVERY gun into a Scarab Gun. You can watch what it looks like as Greenskull plays through – thanks, robofin117.(Louis Wu 22:03:11 UTC)

kornman00 grabbed some pretty cool Halo Wars screenshots for someone, but the project never went anywhere. Their loss is your gain – go check these out! (He calls them ‘Halo Wars Uncaged’, because he’s removed a number of limits that blocked this sort of shot before.) Enjoy ’em!(Louis Wu 21:55:39 UTC)

Interesting… Gamecheat13 posted a tidbit of cut dialogue from the final level of Halo 3 – was Johnson supposed to come with us? Hmm… Thanks, gamerguy2002.(Louis Wu 21:43:39 UTC)

Rooster Teeth’s In The Know vlog points out that a Master Chief Collection Bundle (non-Halo-branded Xbox One, MCC) has been spotted in Japan – so will we see it here soon? Good bet! Thanks, asa.(Louis Wu 21:41:04 UTC)