Great interview with Carbon, discussing their win over Final Boss in Orlando, up over at MLGPro.com. They’re a little cocky… but hey, they just came off a tremendous win, they can be forgiven. Thanks, 3Suns.(Louis Wu 21:21:02 UTC)
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Enough for a very large house.
Holy Art Overload, Batman! The Wallpaper section has been updated with 49 new entries (and, if you count variants, over 60 new images) – some have been posted on our forum, but others are brand-spankin-new, and many are GORGEOUS. Go look ’em over – you’ve got your choice of image sizes ranging from 800×600 up to 1920×1200! I just love some of these. (And I love love LOVE that the queue is empty!)(Louis Wu 20:40:53 UTC)
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Taken For Granite.
As you can probably guess from the title, Stuntmutt has taken a long, hard look (you might even call it stone-cold) at the title of the newest Halo novel. See what he came up with in today’s One One Se7en.(Louis Wu 16:04:21 UTC)
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MSU Famous Maroon Band plays Halo
The Famous Maroon Band of Mississippi State University played a bunch of video game music for the MSU/SC halftime show on August 31 – and somebody YouTubed it. The whole clip is 7 minutes long, but the Halo bit is over in the first minute. (Nice formation, as well!) Thanks to Alt, in irc.bungie.org’s #hbo, for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 15:57:44 UTC)
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Snow ((Halo))
Spider-Man originally submitted this song to Podtacular, but as far as I can tell, they never released it. It’s a song called ‘Snow ((Halo))‘ – a parody to the tune of Snow ((Hey Oh)) by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Quality isn’t great – but it’s pretty funny! 3.8 mb, mp3 format.(Louis Wu 15:50:24 UTC)
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On the Seventh Day, Bungie Created…
Heh – fun. Brannon Boren, who, as a consultant with Microsoft, helped oversee the integration of the Halo story into various products, noticed that the Wikipedia entry for Bungie Studios suggests that the Halo Bible is not a real item, but rather a metaphor for the large collection of info about the Haloverse. Due to recent vandalism, he can’t even correct the entry. It’s real, folks. Thanks to Narcogen, who noticed this on Rampancy.net.(Louis Wu 15:09:17 UTC)
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Leave the helmet on.
Heh – GFC Danny was reading Nintendo Power magazine, and in the email section, someone had asked the mag staff what Master Chief would look like with his helmet off. Their answer was funny.(Louis Wu 14:37:40 UTC)
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Bungie Store Inventory Grows
The Series 8 Halo action figures have been available from various retail outlets for a couple of months now, but if you want to support Bungie’s plans of world domination, you can buy two of them (a Spartan with a popcorn Flood and a minor Jackal) at the Bungie Store, as of yesterday. Thanks to darthbob for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 13:57:07 UTC)
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The bottom of the SECOND Halo map.
Before you leave High Impact Halo, swing by this news post – it describes a trick that’s been waiting to be completed for years… that the HIH community finally pinned down. Uzny was the guy who finally made it happen – but it was a community effort, through and through. The video’s pretty fun – doesn’t show the ‘getting the banshee to the second map’ step, but the writeups contain links. I was suprised by how small the bottom actually is! Check it out.(Louis Wu 13:43:06 UTC)
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HSH Tribute
Over at High Impact Halo, Ducain pointed out a new tribute vid created to pay homage to the Halo Speedrunners, that group of fans that does their best to make it from the start to the end of a level in as little time as possible. It’s long (17 minutes) – but a pretty impressive piece of work! It’s available in a lot of sizes – go grab one!(Louis Wu 13:31:01 UTC)
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Community Spotlight: Dialpex
Recently BrentGamer sat down with Dialpex and tried to figure out what he does here, what some of his plans are for the community, and how he got such enormous arms. Read on for the whole interview…
BrentGamer says: Hey Dial, how have your Pecs been lately?
Dialpex says: They have been extremely flexed!!! With all the action going on on the community lately. I’ve been working them out pretty often. Although painkilla wants to have them. I’m the only one with that kinda of gift. At least at the Weekly Porridge world.
BrentGamer says: What exactly are your duties in the Podtacular Community?
Dialpex says: Hum… My Duties are pretty much a little bit of everything. Im the man Foo Mo calls upon when he needs extra help with stuff. Since i took on the Admin position ive been doing quite of bit of work on the back stage and helping some members out. I guess im the extra help that Krunk and Foo Mo can use when theyre tied up .I also run the Season Tournaments here in Podtacular, MLG format tournaments that last from 5 to 10 weeks and are based on a point system with play offs and the whole deal. Also, I try to keep my schedule of pwning noobs on my free time.
BrentGamer says: So basically, you’re the guy Foo and Krunk turn to when they’re busy partying? Because everyone knows that Foo and Krunk love to Party
Dialpex says: Pretty much. When foo Mo goes to thailand to enjoy the beatiful weather,, beaches and places, or Krunk goes to the Bahamas im the one with the slave work. I get paid 1.12 an hour to do everything around here and last time i did something wrong they burned my Halo 2 disk and made me work 5 doulbles every week to get it back. But they’re nice people.. Very nice people.
BrentGamer says: How did you come up with the name Dialpex? Did it have anything to do with Hulk Hogan and a payphone?
Dialpex says: Hum.. Dialpex huh… Yeah pretty much.. i guess… Naw just kidding Well My first name is Diego so the DI came from there. my middle name is Alvim so there came the AL and my last name is Peixoto and there came the PEX i just droped the I and kept the PEX for DIALPEX. But the main inspiration was one day when i did see Hulk Hogan breaking a phone booth on someones head during a wrestling match.
BrentGamer says: Talking about breaking things over people’s heads, are you thinking about starting a podcast of your own in the future?
Dialpex says: Hum… i don’t think ill be lauching a podcast of my own. I know that podcasting is great and i discovered that with the oportunities that Foo Mo gave me but I really want to get involved with the Podacular community and make a Mark out there with these guys that we have here now. All i want is one day when foo mo sees podtacular again he will remember that there was a guy back then that helped him out and didn’t care for status, money, or recognition just the love for the game and the community. I do have a project right now with a couple of other members that will be put out on a near future that will also promote the podtacular community even more and im hoping to get that around and the more people that see it the more responses and members we will try to get.
BrentGamer says: Final Question: Waffles or Pancakes?
Dialpex says: I think i gotta go with Waffles just because its awesome and it makes me think of terminator Monky.. he offers waffles to everyone that joins podtacular and that;s the spirit that we want to bring to everyone out there. The friendly spirity, the laughs and jokes that everyone loves. But on a personal note i think i do like waffles better cause i can fill up all the little blocks with syrup.. Gotta love that.. lol
Thanks, Brent, for the great interview. And thanks Dial for all you do! -Foo Mo
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Community Spotlight: Dialpex
Recently BrentGamer sat down with Dialpex and tried to figure out what he does here, what some of his plans are for the community, and how he got such enormous arms. Read on for the whole interview…
BrentGamer says: Hey Dial, how have your Pecs been lately?
Dialpex says: They have been extremely flexed!!! With all the action going on on the community lately. I’ve been working them out pretty often. Although Painkilla wants to have them. I’m the only one with that kinda of gift. At least at the Weekly Porridge world.
BrentGamer says: What exactly are your duties in the Podtacular Community?
Dialpex says: Hum… My Duties are pretty much a little bit of everything. I’m the man Foo Mo calls upon when he needs extra help with stuff. Since i took on the Admin position ive been doing quite of bit of work on the back stage and helping some members out. I guess im the extra help that Krunk and Foo Mo can use when theyre tied up. I also run the Season Tournaments here in Podtacular, MLG format tournaments that last from 5 to 10 weeks and are based on a point system with play offs and the whole deal. Also, I try to keep my schedule of pwning noobs on my free time.
BrentGamer says: So basically, you’re the guy Foo and Krunk turn to when they’re busy partying? Because everyone knows that Foo and Krunk love to Party.
Dialpex says: Pretty much. When Foo Mo goes to thailand to enjoy the beatiful weather, beaches and places, or Krunk goes to the Bahamas im the one with the slave work. I get paid $1.12 an hour to do everything around here and last time I did something wrong they burned my Halo 2 disk and made me work 5 doubles every week to get it back. But they’re nice people.. Very nice people.
BrentGamer says: How did you come up with the name Dialpex? Did it have anything to do with Hulk Hogan and a payphone?
Dialpex says: Hum.. Dialpex huh… Yeah pretty much.. i guess… Naw just kidding Well My first name is Diego so the DI came from there. my middle name is Alvim so there came the AL and my last name is Peixoto and there came the PEX i just droped the I and kept the PEX for DIALPEX. But the main inspiration was one day when i did see Hulk Hogan breaking a phone booth on someones head during a wrestling match.
BrentGamer says: Talking about breaking things over people’s heads, are you thinking about starting a podcast of your own in the future?
Dialpex says: Hum… I don’t think ill be lauching a podcast of my own. I know that podcasting is great and i discovered that with the oportunities that Foo Mo gave me but I really want to get involved with the Podacular community and make a mark out there with these guys that we have here now. All i want is one day when foo mo sees podtacular again he will remember that there was a guy back then that helped him out and didn’t care for status, money, or recognition, just the love for the game and the community. I do have a project right now with a couple of other members that will be put out on a near future that will also promote the Podtacular community even more and im hoping to get that around and the more people that see it the more responses and members we will try to get.
BrentGamer says: Final Question: Waffles or Pancakes?
Dialpex says: I think I gotta go with Waffles just because its awesome and it makes me think of Terminator Monky.. he offers waffles to everyone that joins podtacular and that’s the spirit that we want to bring to everyone out there. The friendly spirity, the laughs and jokes that everyone loves. But on a personal note I think I do like waffles better cause I can fill up all the little blocks with syrup.. Gotta love that.. lol
Thanks, Brent, for the great interview. And thanks Dial for all you do! -Foo Mo
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New Action Figures Available
There are two new action figures available from the Bungie Store today! The first is the Master Chief, complete with his trusty Shotgun and Pistol, with a Flood Infection Form. The second is a Jackal who comes with the standard green shield and Plasma Pistol. Read on for images.
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HaloPC in top 20 PC Games (unit sales)
A month ago, Next Generation ranked the top 100 Games of the 21st century, based on sales volume – and the Halo franchise came in second. last week, they did the same for PC Games – and Halo PC came in 20th. Not too shabby! Thanks, Phan7om.(Louis Wu 22:06:36 UTC)
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MC Wall Painting
Helveck painted a great Master Chief bust on his garage wall… what a wonderful way to spice up your garage!(Louis Wu 22:02:35 UTC)
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New Spartan Action Figures Available
There are two new action figures available from the Bungie Store today! The first is the Master Chief, complete with his trusty Shotgun and Pistol, with a Flood Infection Form. The second is a Cyan colored Spartan in their standard Mjolnir Mark VI armor, which comes with a Beam Rifle, SMG and both types of grenades.
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Soldiers overseas seek help from Halo community
This is Z from Halo3Forum.com. Few days ago I received an email from Brandon who is at a Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of operations in Iraq. The camp has a recreation center which allows the US Soldiers, Marines, Sailors to interact with eachother and Halo has been a big part of their entertainment. Please read…
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Submit stuff for Episode 80: Tips show with map of the month: Lockout
Wow, is it Tuesday already? We’re recording in just a few days, so we need stuff to talk about!
If you sneak up behind someone and press BAXLRBB you will put them in a sleeper hold
We’re looking for tips a little better than this. And real ones! Send in your gameplay tips for levels 25-35. Whether it’s how to use a certain weapon effectively, how to lead headshots, teamwork, aiming stickies, or jumping techniques, we want to hear it! Just click the Submit News and Tips link on the right side and send it in with your gamertag so we can give you credit. If it’s good we’ll read your tip on the show!
Map of the Month: everyone’s favorite map! Lockout
Lockout is so awesome. The two competing bases, the long drops, the crazy games of Frantic CTF, the BR battles, grabbing the sniper from the opposite side of the map, covering 3 exits from the library, this deceptively simple map makes for some very interesting battles. We’re going to be talking about how to compete at a high level on this map, so your tips are appreciated! Tell us how you pwn in Slayer games, SWAT, CTF or Assault, Juggernaut, Oddball, Territories or King of the Hill. If you’re really crazy, send us tips on all of these!
Deadline is Thursday Night
but as usual the earlier you get your tip in, the more likely it will be read in the next show. So hurry up and beat the crowd!
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Submit stuff for Episode 80: Tips show with map of the month: Lockout
Wow, is it Tuesday already? We’re recording in just a few days, so we need stuff to talk about!
If you sneak up behind someone and press BAXLRBB you will put them in a sleeper hold
We’re looking for tips a little better than this. And real ones! Send in your gameplay tips for levels 25-35. Whether it’s how to use a certain weapon effectively, how to lead headshots, teamwork, aiming stickies, or jumping techniques, we want to hear it! Just click the Submit News and Tips link on the right side and send it in with your gamertag so we can give you credit. If it’s good we’ll read your tip on the show!
Map of the Month: everyone’s favorite map! Lockout
Lockout is so awesome. The two competing bases, the long drops, the crazy games of Frantic CTF, the BR battles, grabbing the sniper from the opposite side of the map, covering 3 exits from the library, this deceptively simple map makes for some very interesting battles. We’re going to be talking about how to compete at a high level on this map, so your tips are appreciated! Tell us how you pwn in Slayer games, SWAT, CTF or Assault, Juggernaut, Oddball, Territories or King of the Hill. If you’re really crazy, send us tips on all of these!
Deadline is Thursday Night
but as usual the earlier you get your tip in, the more likely it will be read in the next show. So hurry up and beat the crowd!
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Making Games The Wideload Way
Excellent online gaming magazine The Escapist has an article called The Wideload Way on Wideload Games this week. Those who have read previous articles focusing on Wideload’s outsourcing-heavy business model will find little new here. There’s a confirmation that Stubbs sold well enough to fund Wideload’s next project, but there’s still no information on what that project might be.