Sigafoos writes to point out The Riot #26, posted yesterday. Lots of community news, lots of word discussions, and the dark side of fanboyism – go listen! (21 minutes, 8.5 mb)(Louis Wu 18:22:27 UTC)
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Eat It
Yesterday’s Pixellated Pupils contained a Halo nod – I gotta say, it might be fun to PREPARE, but I wouldn’t be interested in EATING the meal those guys are making. Thanks, AngelicLionheart.(Louis Wu 17:23:36 UTC)
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Creo nullus terga dare
Laird stopped by our forum last night to announce the release of the trailer for Halo: Unyielding Part 2. It’s 47 mb in WMP9 format, 20 mb in QuickTime format – certainly made ME want to see the final product! Update: This movie is mirrored at GamingTV.org, as well.(Louis Wu 17:17:21 UTC)
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Microsoft Will Not Go It Alone On Halo Film
Buried near the bottom of an interview by Dean Takahashi over at the Mercury News interview with Microsoft’s president of Entertainment and Devices Robbie Bach, comes the news that Microsoft will look for other studios to make the Halo film with, or give up the project.
Does it make sense for Microsoft to be in the movie business? It’s not what we do, nor would I anticipate us ever doing it. So it’s a different business with a different business model. We happen to have great intellectual property with Halo that could be made into a great movie. The No. 1 criteria for us is we have to be confident a great movie is going to be made. It doesn’t matter if Universal and Fox do it or somebody else does it. Frankly, if we didn’t think a good movie would be produced, we would rather have no movie.
Given the mix of nervousness and enthusiasm for the Halo film, is this good news– that Microsoft will do it right, or not at all? Or bad news?
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Microsoft Will Not Go It Alone On Halo Film
Buried near the bottom of an interview by Dean Takahashi over at the Mercury News interview with Microsoft’s president of Entertainment and Devices Robbie Bach, comes the news that Microsoft will look for other studios to make the Halo film with, or give up the project.
Does it make sense for Microsoft to be in the movie business? It’s not what we do, nor would I anticipate us ever doing it. So it’s a different business with a different business model. We happen to have great intellectual property with Halo that could be made into a great movie. The No. 1 criteria for us is we have to be confident a great movie is going to be made. It doesn’t matter if Universal and Fox do it or somebody else does it. Frankly, if we didn’t think a good movie would be produced, we would rather have no movie.
Given the mix of nervousness and enthusiasm for the Halo film, is this good news– that Microsoft will do it right, or not at all? Or bad news?
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H:PP episode 6
22 MB, 40 mins (link)
We are teh roolz. Mintz and I catch up on the crap that’s happened. Then, we dance. Then, well…I can’t tell you that. Nevertheless, it kicks some thorough ass.
Just to reiterate: SEND MESSAGES TO FUNKMON@GMAIL.COM, cause Mintz is too ‘busy’ to deal with them…I’ll write back, then give you lub.
Edit by Mintz: Also in this show, we read listener mail, talk about the major Halo news that’s been going around, and generally have a good time. Oh, and we talk about “nubscuses.” You have to listen to know what it’s about. Feel free to email Funkmon and I at the same time using our contact form.
Edit 2 by Funkmon: Hey, you guys. While we’re on the subject of contact, next podcast (or so) ‘we’ want to do a little segment on Christmas gifts, cause…well…’we’ want to. So, tell us, you guys, what was the best Halo related Christmas you’ve ever had. Make the story interesting. Lie if need be.
Short example: Last Christmas I received my own AI as a gift. A 1st generation smart AI modeled after Tai Hitachi, the famous 25th century physicist, Juan’s been my best friend since. He envisions himself after Jason, from Power Rangers, and enjoys talking about the mating habits of migratory birds.
Example 2: So Bisenti and I went out for a drink last Christmas Eve because we were bachelors and had noone to buy gifts for, you know? So we head out to one of the only Hooters in the Jovian moons that serve beers, and, check this out, one of the girls was actually Dubbo’s sister! She doesn’t recognize us, so we call up Chip and have him come over, right? He does, a few minutes later, and boy does he freak…her. I mean, who would have thought he’d find his own sister so attractive? Last I heard, they were raising six fingered kids on Earth.
Yours can be much longer of course, and, if you can manage it and still make it interesting, more truthful.
Skype me and leave me a voicemail (Funkmon), or use the contact form.
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Ornamental Fever
Thanksgiving is over, I guess it’s time to start thinking about Christmas… Omega certainly is.(Louis Wu 01:03:29 UTC)
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Halo on a Marimba
Nice – ibshimo2 found a YouTube video showing PinoyFiesta playing the Halo theme… on a marimba. Great job!(Louis Wu 23:57:48 UTC)
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A Gamer Grows Up
I told you it was montage day… Z wrote with word of ‘A Gamer Grows Up‘, a montage put together by Midpoint… with player-provided rap along as part of the soundtrack. 92 mb, WMP9 format.(Louis Wu 23:56:46 UTC)
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Halo 3 Theme from VGL
XBWFeenix went to the Video Games Live show in London this weekend, and shakey-cammed the Halo 3 theme performance. (He had a press pass, but the attendant didn’t understand – hence the subterfuge.) Link is in his forum post.(Louis Wu 19:31:55 UTC)
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Halo 3 Icons
Thanks, JPOGDNA wrote about some Halo 3 icons he created from the new screenshots you could use for MSN, AIM, or other places where ~100×100 icons are useful. No registration needed to view the page.(Louis Wu 19:29:59 UTC)
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SiNGH’s Second Montage
Also on the montage front, we heard from Millsy about SiNGH, a top UK player who just released his second montage – 313 mb zipfile with several movies showing the building of the main, 10 and a half minute montage. Visit Halo4Life for more details.(Louis Wu 19:27:16 UTC)
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Nvincible’s 1v1 Montage
I guess it’s the weekend for montages – we heard from CiphA, of Halomega.com, about a montage from I Nvincible I – 74 mb of 1v1 action. They also run a 4v4 League, with cash tourneys coming soon. Go watch the vid, sign up for the tourney.(Louis Wu 19:24:59 UTC)
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RT: Strapped For Cash?
With the holidays on their way, and about 3 billion awesome video games (and two new systems) to spend your money on, you’ll probably have to get a second, third, and possibly fourth job just to try and keep up. Or if you’re lazy, you could take Jason’s…
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RT: Episode 83 public release
Muscles sore from all that intense Wii playing? We’re here to help. Why don’t you sit down and let Episode 83 massage those aches and pains away.
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RT: Sins of Convenience
Everyone who owns a Mac has to know that deep down inside, you are unholy. The ease of use, the simple yet elegant design…you’re practically laughing in God’s face. I mean, one mouse button, seriously. Consider today’s comic a warning.
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RT: Gobble Gobble
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone,
As you all undoubtedly know, Thanksgiving is a time of eating. But what you didn’t know, is that it was created in 1930 by the Butterball Corporation to distract Americans from the Great Depression, while simultaneously promoting…
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RT: Episode 84 Online
If you’re up this late, you’re probably horribly addicted to Viva Pinata the way that I am. Perhaps Episode 84 of Red vs Blue can help you with the withdrawl symptoms. It just went up in our Sponsor archive, so if you have one of those fancy little stars…
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RT: Today’s Comic and Episode 84
Did everyone get fat?
I gained 17 lbs just on dessert. Anyway, I’ll be quick as I have to go hit the gym and try and lose some of this pie-thigh. Today’s comic is below, and of course Episode 84 is still out and available for sponsors. Look for a public…