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An X-Plane Pelican
Mid7night continues his Halo-to-X-Plane portage (we’ve already commented on his Longsword (1|2), the Pillar of Autumn, a Covenant Assault Carrier (1|2), and a Phantom) – his newest craft is a Pelican. Check it out! (Videos, too.)(Louis Wu 10:30:17 UTC)
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What Halo has Brought Together…
Oh, my goodness. ODSTAdrianFii stopped by our forum last night to announce that 1) she and LazarusCayde have gotten engaged, 2) the engagement is due in large part to their mutual love of Halo (she said we helped! I’m tearing up!), and 3) they’re going to try and make it a Halo wedding. I demand pictures! (Congratulations to the both of you!)(Louis Wu 10:07:52 UTC)
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James Falcon Continues Armor Work
James Falcon sent us a few pictures of the armor he’s building – we’ve added it to his rifle page. First up – boots and gloves! Next in line – shin guards. Stay tuned!(Louis Wu 09:58:38 UTC)
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H3DA – Online and Functional
Lyca let us know that the Halo 3 Data Archive has finished a pretty monumental task; they’ve categorized and documented all released info about Halo 3 to date. Every tidbit is attributed to its source – if you ever need to figure out whether what your buddy is telling you is actually released info, or just rumor… this is a great place to look. (Needs a search function! Heh.) Check it out – but be warned, you can lose a lot of time here…(Louis Wu 09:45:53 UTC)
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Legolas releases enormous montage
MLGPro.com has a story about a ridiculously long (and large) montage from one of its pro gamers – Legolas has released ‘My Side of the Story’, a 24 minutes, 373 mb vid. It’s not ALL gameplay – there are movie clips, commentary screens, and other tidbits interspersed – but it does seem a bit… excessive. If you’ve got the time, there are a few download links in the forum post MLG directs you to (you have to be a member there to read it). Tyger and 3Suns both let us know about this.(Louis Wu 09:28:50 UTC)
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GRAW 2 PC Multiplayer Beta Coming Soon
The GRAW 2 PC multiplayer beta signups are supposed to be coming in early April sometime (This month). I’m not sure what regions are going to be allowed into the beta, but I would hope, with such a large market in the US, some might get in. The announcement comes off of their UK website here: http://ghostrecon.uk.ubi.com/
GRAW 2 for the 360 has some of the best graphics I’ve seen in a game, the controls take some getting used to, but for the PC I suspect a predictable control scheme.
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Forza 2 Demo and Car list Update.
For the Millions, and Millions of Forza 2 fans roaming the Podtacular forums. Here is some sweet information regarding the upcoming demo, and a new list of cars.
Here is the press release:Hello Forza Fans,
We’ve spent the last several months telling you all about the incredibly deep and realistic features of “Forza Motorsport 2.†Soon you’ll be able to take the game for a test drive on Xbox LIVE Marketplace – the rumors this week of a downloadable demo are true, details on timing will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
From true Force Feedback to online tournaments, from Xbox LIVE Auction House to our unmatched Livery editor, “Forza Motorsport 2†will truly set a new standard for the racing genre. According to Game Director Dan Greenawalt, “Soon, gamers will get a taste of the raw horsepower the Xbox 360 game engine has provided as we redefine what it means to be a racing simulator with ‘Forza Motorsport 2.’ Whether it’s the hundreds of thousands of physics parameters captured from countless man hours taking track measurements and capturing car data to harnessing the power of the industry’s most advanced the neural-network search algorithms, non-linear and linear math models as well as AI simulation systems from our Microsoft Research Labs, we’ve turned mountains of real world raw data into a living, breathing racing simulator where the only difference between the game and reality is that you’re not risking life and limb when you hit a wall at 200 mph.â€Â
As always, we have more to reveal from “Forza Motorsport 2’s†extensive car list as well. This week, we’re unveiling the aftermarket production cars in the game, with rare models including the Tommy Kaira Skyline from Nissan and the VeilSide Supra Fortune from Toyota. These souped-up favorites are sure to bring some spice to the track as they round out the game’s list of production cars – the full list below. Be sure to check out forzamotorsport.net for the latest screenshots as well as this week’s Pitpass report featuring Dan and Che “geeking out†on car physics and realism.
“Forza Motorsport 2’s†May 15 release date is approaching fast and fans the world over have been responding in a big way! With pre-orders for the game on pace to double the original “Forza Motorsport,†please be sure to drop us a line with your editorial needs as this game quickly becomes one your readers are surely hungry to hear about.
List of Aftermarket Tuner Car Classics
1998
Toyota
AB Flug S900 Supra Turbo
2000
Honda
Aerogear Integra Type-R
2003
Toyota
APR Performance Celica GTS
2000
Audi
AWE Tuning SilverBullet S4
1995
Toyota
Border MR2 Turbo T-bar
2003
Chevrolet
Corvette Guldstrand Edition
1994
Honda
Do-Luck NSX
1992
Toyota
Do-Luck Supra
2003
Nissan
Fairlady Z Custom Edition
2003
Ford
FocusSport SVT Focus
2003
Lexus
Foose Design IS430 Project Car
2000
Dodge
Hennessey Viper 800TT
2006
Mitsubishi
HKS Time Attack Evolution
1995
Mazda
INGS RX-7
2002
Chevrolet
Lingenfelter 427 Corvette
1999
Mitsubishi
MINE’S CP9A Lancer Evolution VI
1993
Nissan
MINE’S R32 Skyline GT-R
2002
Nissan
MINE’S R34 Skyline GT-R
2004
Honda
Mugen Civic Type-R
2002
Honda
Mugen Integra Type-R
2003
Honda
Mugen S2000
1995
Mazda
RE-Amemiya RX-7
2003
Mitsubishi
Sparco Lancer Evolution VIII
1998
Subaru
Tommy Kaira Impreza M20b
2002
Nissan
Tommy Kaira Skyline GT-R R34
1995
Toyota
Tom’s T020 MR2
2002
Toyota
Tom’s W123 MR-S
2002
Toyota
Tom’s Z382 Soarer
1998
Toyota
Top Secret 0-300 Supra
2000
Nissan
Top Secret D1-Spec S15
1998
Toyota
VeilSide Supra Fortune 03
1998
Toyota
VeilSide Supra Fortune 99
2000
Acura
VIS Racing Integra Type-R
1995
Toyota
VIS Racing MR2 Turbo T-bar
2004
Honda
Wings West Civic Si
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Forza 2 Demo and Car list Update.
For the Millions, and Millions of Forza 2 fans roaming the Podtacular forums. Here is some sweet information regarding the upcoming demo, and a new list of cars.
Here is the press release:Hello Forza Fans,
We’ve spent the last several months telling you all about the incredibly deep and realistic features of “Forza Motorsport 2.†Soon you’ll be able to take the game for a test drive on Xbox LIVE Marketplace – the rumors this week of a downloadable demo are true, details on timing will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
From true Force Feedback to online tournaments, from Xbox LIVE Auction House to our unmatched Livery editor, “Forza Motorsport 2†will truly set a new standard for the racing genre. According to Game Director Dan Greenawalt, “Soon, gamers will get a taste of the raw horsepower the Xbox 360 game engine has provided as we redefine what it means to be a racing simulator with ‘Forza Motorsport 2.’ Whether it’s the hundreds of thousands of physics parameters captured from countless man hours taking track measurements and capturing car data to harnessing the power of the industry’s most advanced the neural-network search algorithms, non-linear and linear math models as well as AI simulation systems from our Microsoft Research Labs, we’ve turned mountains of real world raw data into a living, breathing racing simulator where the only difference between the game and reality is that you’re not risking life and limb when you hit a wall at 200 mph.â€Â
As always, we have more to reveal from “Forza Motorsport 2’s†extensive car list as well. This week, we’re unveiling the aftermarket production cars in the game, with rare models including the Tommy Kaira Skyline from Nissan and the VeilSide Supra Fortune from Toyota. These souped-up favorites are sure to bring some spice to the track as they round out the game’s list of production cars – the full list below. Be sure to check out forzamotorsport.net for the latest screenshots as well as this week’s Pitpass report featuring Dan and Che “geeking out†on car physics and realism.
“Forza Motorsport 2’s†May 15 release date is approaching fast and fans the world over have been responding in a big way! With pre-orders for the game on pace to double the original “Forza Motorsport,†please be sure to drop us a line with your editorial needs as this game quickly becomes one your readers are surely hungry to hear about.
List of Aftermarket Tuner Car Classics
1998
Toyota
AB Flug S900 Supra Turbo
2000
Honda
Aerogear Integra Type-R
2003
Toyota
APR Performance Celica GTS
2000
Audi
AWE Tuning SilverBullet S4
1995
Toyota
Border MR2 Turbo T-bar
2003
Chevrolet
Corvette Guldstrand Edition
1994
Honda
Do-Luck NSX
1992
Toyota
Do-Luck Supra
2003
Nissan
Fairlady Z Custom Edition
2003
Ford
FocusSport SVT Focus
2003
Lexus
Foose Design IS430 Project Car
2000
Dodge
Hennessey Viper 800TT
2006
Mitsubishi
HKS Time Attack Evolution
1995
Mazda
INGS RX-7
2002
Chevrolet
Lingenfelter 427 Corvette
1999
Mitsubishi
MINE’S CP9A Lancer Evolution VI
1993
Nissan
MINE’S R32 Skyline GT-R
2002
Nissan
MINE’S R34 Skyline GT-R
2004
Honda
Mugen Civic Type-R
2002
Honda
Mugen Integra Type-R
2003
Honda
Mugen S2000
1995
Mazda
RE-Amemiya RX-7
2003
Mitsubishi
Sparco Lancer Evolution VIII
1998
Subaru
Tommy Kaira Impreza M20b
2002
Nissan
Tommy Kaira Skyline GT-R R34
1995
Toyota
Tom’s T020 MR2
2002
Toyota
Tom’s W123 MR-S
2002
Toyota
Tom’s Z382 Soarer
1998
Toyota
Top Secret 0-300 Supra
2000
Nissan
Top Secret D1-Spec S15
1998
Toyota
VeilSide Supra Fortune 03
1998
Toyota
VeilSide Supra Fortune 99
2000
Acura
VIS Racing Integra Type-R
1995
Toyota
VIS Racing MR2 Turbo T-bar
2004
Honda
Wings West Civic Si
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Shadows of the Ancients Ep 1
Laird sent this along yesterday, but I forgot to post it; he found an interesting piece of Halo machinima on YouTube. It’s called ‘Shadows of the Ancients: Episode 1- Two Arrivals‘, and it was created by SpartanJedi360. Nice effects, decent storyline – give it a watch!(Louis Wu 19:21:59 UTC)
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GiA Dialogue Contest
Nathan Gibson, of Games in Action, let us know about a new contest they’re running – come up with a fun NPC one-liner for Halo 3, win stuff. (This contest is just for fun; the lines will NOT actually be used in Halo 3. But you can still win stuff.) More details in the contest post.(Louis Wu 16:55:14 UTC)
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A Hunter Costume, In Progress
Monstermaker13 has been hard at work on a Hunter costume, built from wood and cardboard; so far, he’s got the legs, a shield, and a Fuel Rod Cannon. The torso comes next – but in the meantime, check out the work he’s done so far!(Louis Wu 15:39:19 UTC)
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TLA.
Stuntmutt is a man of few words. Sometimes not even words… just letters. LOL at today’s One One Se7en.(Louis Wu 15:12:49 UTC)
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Help me get down!
Jamie98s let us know about his latest music video – this one’s set to the Killers’ “Why do I keep counting?” Great filming, as usual; awesome shots, cool effects, and (something a lot of Halo music vids seem to forget to do) action that’s actually synched to both the music and the lyrics. Check it out! Available in WMP9 format (35.3 mb) or QuickTime format (33.3 mb).(Louis Wu 15:09:10 UTC)
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Chase Scene
Nabsuh is learning Lightwave; what better way to check his skillz than by rendering a Halo space scene? Check out this animation short – A Covenant Assault Carrier chases a Halcyon-class Cruiser. Vids are about 2.2 mb each.(Louis Wu 15:01:31 UTC)
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Podtacular 107
Kiaffex let us know that Podtacular 107 was released yesterday – Customs and Callins, with Paul Maestri, of Halo Heads, guest-hosting. 1:14 long, 68.4 mb. Go listen!(Louis Wu 12:58:07 UTC)
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FS2H – Details
Devrous has posted another weekly update of FS2H, his Freespace 2 Halo mod. There’s a big Q&A about the project, plus a whole passel of screenshots. Take a look!(Louis Wu 12:46:26 UTC)
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Uplift Revealed
GameSpy has an interview with Jeremy Statz, of Hired Gun (the guys putting together Halo 2 Vista), looking at Uplift, one of the two new maps coming to H2V. (The other is called District.) There are 6 screenshots, as well; you can get a good sense for the strategies that will be needed on this map next month by checking this out! Thanks, Bootsman.(Louis Wu 12:39:13 UTC)
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It’s gonna be like that thing. With the stuff.
Gamepro’s got a short interview with Frank O’Connor – there’s almost no real info there; Frankie’s a master at talking without giving away ANYTHING – but I’m sure a few of his answers will be picked apart and gnawed on while we wait for more substantial fare…(Louis Wu 12:18:00 UTC)
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Sandblasted Halo Love
ManKitten posted a link (sort of) to a bunch of pictures of a really cool coffee table he modified; to make it easier for YOU to see, we put up local copies. Check it out!(Louis Wu 05:52:40 UTC)
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Why would you put guns in your boots?
Over at Bungie.net, you’ll find an interesting interview with Max Hoberman, head of Certain Affinity (the company that built the two new Halo 2 maps being released later this month) – there’s a lot of discussion about the maps themselves (and the changes that needed to be made to make them fun again), and there’s quite a bit of info about Certain Affinity, and where it might be going. Check it out! Looks like Hellion was first on the forum.(Louis Wu 05:27:00 UTC)
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