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Halo is a fictional universe. However, sometimes we catch sight of things in real life that remind us of our favorite science fiction video game franchise. This particular series, titled Halo in Real Life, showcases those very moments. Enjoy the subtle Halo references sometimes spotted when out and about in the real world, and if you have a picture you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!
As seen and captured by Randy
From ducain23:
After seeing my map on Achievement Hunter’s Game Night and watching my old video, I decide to re-showcase my Halo: Reach custom map Snipe-A-Mole. Hope everyone enjoys the video!
From CruelLEGACEY:
I’m sitting in a folding high chair that feels like it’s about to crumple under my weight at any second. To my left sits Frank O’Connor, Franchise Development Director at 343 Industries. To my right sits Jeff Easterling (site administrator for halo.bungie.org), Dan Hammill (vlogger and creator of ReadyUpLive), Fran Mirabella III (Director of Video Production at IGN) and Jessica Shea (Community Manager at 343 Industries). It’s the first time the six of us have all been in the same room at the same time together, yet nobody is talking. In fact, we’re barely paying any attention to each other. Our eyes are fixed on a collection of televisions in front of us, and each of us is wearing a headset connected to a wireless receiver. The screens are filled with young UNSC cadets, sitting down to have lunch in the Academy cafeteria…
Click the link below to read more about my day on the set of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn!
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn – A Day on the Set by CruelLEGACEY
Author: Cat Wolfest
From Forward Unto Dawn:
Here you will find an exploration of each of the levels from Halo 3: ODST. Hindsight: ODST is not to be mistaken for a walk through tutorial or gameplay guide; instead you will find a thoughtful tour of a beautifully crafted game and the encounters, easter eggs, and fun found within.
The newest entry covers the battle at ONI Alpha Site.
From Toa TAK:
After seeing The Dark Knight Rises a couple times, I had to bind the excitement I felt with that film to the epic story of Halo. The music is from the fourth trailer of The Dark Knight Rises, and I tried to make a fast-paced video that went as quickly as the music. Enjoy!
This is a chocolate I made based off a Todd McFarlane toy. There is also a video of me making it on YouTube, if you’re interested in watching it.
From Elvish:
This is a unique and creative trick jumping solo video done by Elvish, a member of Jump Theory. The video explores the Halo 2 Campaign by way of new and creative trick jumping techniques, and it has a slick soundtrack as well as smooth editing. Enjoy!
Some people show their love for Halo by playing the games. Others get a relevant image permanently placed upon their body. Enjoy this particular example of a Halo-related body modification, and if you have a picture you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!
Halo tattoo, as seen on Adam
From GrifballHub:
Goose and Tex from GrifballHub and Caleb from Rooster Teeth share their love of the Sport of the Future with the crowd at RTX and answer questions from fans.
Author: Yiazmat X
Every Monday, we feature a community member who does one or more of the following things: routinely goes above and beyond for their fellow forum members, is a positive and active member of the community, and/or sends me mass amounts of cat pictures. This week our Community Member of the Week is Mactashiv. Read a little more about him below, then hit his profile to learn how his life got flipped, turned upside down!
Gamertag: Mactashiv.
Origin of gamertag: Soap MacTavish from CoD 4 (Yes, I used to enjoy it!).
Current clan/community: Former member of the UUF clan.
Halo game(s) you are currently playing: Reach and Halo 3.
Favorite map, game type and playlist: Team Slayer, The Pit, and Social Slayer.
Least favorite map, game type and playlist: I can only say that I hate Sword Base.
Preferred control scheme: Default and will always be.
Halo playing style (offense, defense, sniper, driver, etc.): Jack of all trades (but I suck at driving).
Favorite character: Master Chief (duh..) AND Cortana.
Favorite book: The Fall of Reach.
Favorite Halo quote: “Were it so easy…”.)
Anything else we should know? I am extremely random in person but a nice guy. Oh, and how can I forget? I do Karate so don’t -Yoink!- with me! XD
From DuelWieldingGamers:
This map is CrossWalk by xRoboArtistx. You can download the map here. Enjoy!
From nosaint:
Here are a few pictures of my Halo 4 Master Chief helmet. I’m not a stickler for 100% game accurate, so I have made a few changes. For the details on the visor, I used the negative of a two-part stencil. I then used a spray glass frosting spray (but you could use matte clear or something similar). I’ve just about got it all finished…
From halo.bungie.org:
If you aren’t up to speed with the Halo story leading up to Halo 4, this isn’t going to help. Like, at all. But it’s still funny. Thanks (I think), SpecOpsGrunt.
Editor’s note: Language is mature. Proceed with caution.
From CruelLEGACEY:
Welcome to the Waypoint Community Modcast! This all-new podcast is brought to you by the Waypoint Community Leaders. Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest in Halo news, updates, developments, and whatever else we feel like talking about. In Episode 21, CruelLEGACEY, Greenskull, GrimBrother One, and IGN’s Fran Mirabella III visit the set of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and share their thoughts on the upcoming live-action web series.
As always, feel free to jump into the Waypoint Modcast discussion thread over at Halo Waypoint, and let us know what you think!
From MythicTyrant:
With Captain Keyes now in the hands of the almighty Covenant, it’s up to the Master Chief and a squad of daring Marines to rescue him by infiltrating the Covenant cruiser Truth and Reconciliation. Will they be able to find their way aboard the vessel and save the Captain in time? Check it out on Legendary difficulty!
GAME: Halo: Anniversary
MISSION: Truth and Reconciliation
DIFFICULTY: Legendary
SKULLS: Iron, Boom, Grunt Birthday Party, Grunt Funeral, Bandanna
Tyrant’s Halo: Anniversary Legendary Walkthrough – Truth and Reconciliation
Weekends and webcomics go hand in hand, and there’s no better day to celebrate that relaxing ritual than on Sunday. Today’s
Halo-themed Weekend Webcomic, which chronicles the unknown story of the Spartan named Jun, is brought to you by Levi Hoffmeier. Enjoy this incredible fan-made series, and if you have a comic you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!
by: Levi Hoffmeier
Last week, for our Friday Caption Fun festivities, you provided quips for an image featuring a never-ending staircase. Here are the top captions you left for that particular image!
“Due to budget cuts, the Spartan training course has been…reduced.” –silentassasinwx
“First concept for the Halo 4 map Wraparound.” –Eclipce XT
“You ever wonder why we’re here?” –Farkelson
“This cone gave me the wrong directions. Again.” –philliesphan64
“Hank and Chuck were both a bit frightened when they discovered the secret to Inception
was the deadly cone the whole time.” –Kyler the Ninja
“Turn left, turn left, turn left, turn left, turn left. Recalculating…” –SteelKnightofni
“The Spartans had different ways to deal with the insanity that resulted from the test.
Some shot at traffic cones, while others lit their heads on fire.” –awedfrgt
“I think I should get the Deja Vu achievement now.” –l RyanW l
“…Wait- Okay, I got it this time…Wait- Okay, I got it this time…Wait- Okay, I go-” –Lumberjack086
Now that we’ve wrapped up that picture, let’s start a new one. Up for your captioning pleasure this week is an image featuring a photobombing Gúta. Soak in the screenshot, then leave your witty and relevant quip in a comment. Off you go!
Author: Hazerblade