From TenaciousTricking:

The Second Waterfall is a new trick released by Tenacious Tricking. It’s a whole lot of fun, and it is a pretty sweet area. We used a pretty complicated and interesting way to get down that you would surely not want to miss!

The Second Waterfall – A Halo 3 Trick

From Smyf:

Hey guys, Smyf here (from RingWorldBlog) with some new Halo 4 wallpapers, inspired by the epic footage of the Halo 4 Campaign. As always, wallpapers are made for PC, tablet, and smartphone!

Fan-made Halo 4 Wallpapers for PC, iPhone & iPad in HD

From Machinima:

Mr. Sark talks to the Creative Director of 343 Industries about the game’s storyline and weapons.

E3 2012 – Inside Gaming’s Halo 4 Gameplay Demo and Interview

Jimmy Fallon loves video games. So much, in fact, that he has dubbed June 11-15 “Video Game Week”. Tonight, as part of the festivities, Josh Holmes (Creative Director of Halo 4) will be there, demo in hand, discussing the return of the Chief. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon starts at 12:35/11:35c, so night owls, early risers, and all available Crawlers should be ready then. See you there! And by there, we of course mean in front of your television. w00t!

Loud Mouthed Gamers not only had a chance to preview Spartan Ops at E3 last week, but they also sat down with Frank O’Connor for a short Q&A. Check out their impressions of this particular Halo 4 game mode via the link below!

E3 2012 – Loud Mouthed Gamers Previews Halo 4 Spartan Ops

From Alex:

This is a Halo: Reach community montage put together by Mattisson, entitled, “GLOBAL”. The gameplay is great, showcasing a ridiculous amount of sweet sniper Multikills, and the editing is great, too. The intro is breathtakingly stunning, the cinematography is wonderfully done, and the special effects are awesome. Enjoy!

Global – A Halo: Reach Community Montage

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 at E3

From stazima:

Halo fan stazima analyzes three different E3 Halo 4 multiplayer videos. Check out his thoughts about the b-roll footage and the Infinity and War Games trailers!

E3 2012 – stazima’s Halo 4 Multiplayer Full Analysis

From braggy:

To celebrate the upcoming release of Halo 4… take a journey from Halo 1 to 4!

Halo 4 Metal Remix

jake108 from Geekscape.net has been writing about Halo for approximately four years. At E3, he had the opportunity to get hands-on with the upcoming installment in the franchise. Check out his impressions of Halo 4 via the link below!

E3 2012 – Geekscape Previews: Halo 4 HANDS-ON!

From ForsakenMango:

This is a speed art video, made by JSWoodhams, showing the making of his Halo 4 fan-made wallpaper entitled, “The Chief Returns.” You can download the wallpaper via the link below. Enjoy!

Photoshop Speed-Arts – A Halo 4 Fan-made Wallpaper

If you’re looking for additional Halo 4 E3 coverage, Destructoid’s got you covered. Check out their selection of Halo-related articles, which tackle everything from the various game modes to the music!

E3: Hands-on with Halo 4’s Spartan Ops missions
E3: Halo 4 soundtrack sounds a lot like Metroid
E3: Fans have nothing to worry about with Halo 4’s multi
E3: Halo 4 videos showcase War Games and Spartan Ops
E3: Have the latest Halo 4 footage and screenshots
E3: Halo 4 image makes me want to play this game

We released a slew of Halo 4-related information at E3. From a Campaign demo to a live-action trailer to hands-on time with both War Games and Spartan Ops, we threw a lot at you over a short period of time. We know you have questions, so go ahead and ask them in this thread, and we’ll answer as many as we can in this week’s Halo Bulletin (please note, because of time and space constraints, it’s guaranteed more will go unanswered than answered). While you can ask anything your heart desires, we’ll be focusing on those inquiries that directly relate to what we shared at E3.

Ask your questions here!

From Official Xbox UK YouTube:

Watch the UK Halo 4 TV ad, as seen at half-time in the England vs. France EURO 2012 match. Features new and previously unseen live action footage of Master Chief.

Halo 4 [PEGI 16] UK TV Ad Featuring New Live Action Master Chief Footage

I don’t know about you but after the craziness that was E3, the only thing I feel like doing today is staying as far away from physical activity as humanly possible. That’s why I’ll be sitting on my couch, controller in hand, completing the following:

RIDE THE WAVE – 30,000cR
Complete 150 Waves in Firefight Matchmaking.

Will you be doing the same? If so, grab some teammates by visiting the Weekly Challenge Thread!

From Homeboyd903:

The Community Cartographers are proud to present the first Halo Waypoint Community Forge Contest! For those of you who need an introduction, the Community Cartographers are a chosen group of individuals who work directly with the 343 Industries Matchmaking Systems Team to bring the best community maps out of the shadows and into the Matchmaking spotlight. They have gathered together to sponsor a community challenge that will put your map-making abilities to the test.

Halo Waypoint Forgers are hereby challenged to bring the best custom maps they have to offer out for a chance at eternal fame and glory. Of course, we have more to offer for the select few of you who really step up and impress us.

This contest is focused around the Team Objective category of maps and only maps that fit the following descriptions will be considered valid entries:

Team Objective (Map Tag: CONTESTOBJ)
*must support standard 5 v 5 Team Objective settings now featured in Halo: Reach’s Matchmaking

Your map MUST be compatible with at least two of the following six objective-focused game types, although compatibility with all is preferable:

• Multi Flag
• 1 Flag
• 1 Bomb Assault
• Neutral Bomb Assault
• Territories
• KoTH

This contest is focusing on these core Team Objective game types, but you should consider setting your map up to be compatible with all game types currently featured in the Team Objective playlist. Ensuring your map is compatible with as many game types as possible creates a more suitable candidate for Matchmaking consideration and results in a more
well-rounded contender in this contest. For more information on playlist details, visit the Halo Reach playlist page.

Maps can be built on any of the many canvases Halo: Reach has to offer, including all DLC. Things to consider:

• Ensure your map does not contain any exploits (hidden weapon caches or hidden power-ups, accessible areas outside the designed playspace, unfair or unbalanced weapon or player spawn systems, etc).
• Attempt to limit over-crowding your map with Forge objects as significant screen lag will appear and result in poor gameplay performance. Keep in mind that Team Objective currently allows four local players which means overcrowding of Forge objects in these maps can lead to additional negative screen performance for these players.
• Ensure your map has been properly playtested by your peers (consider fresh eyes as a means of getting a wide range of feedback for your map).


Prizes for Winners

Grand Prize: Halo Bundle
• A signed copy of Halo 4 by team members of 343 upon release
• Reach GonD Code
• Halo 3 GonD Code
• Halo Wars GonD Code
• Top contender for Matchmaking integration
• Front page feature in Waypoint News section + Q&A with author

2nd Prize: Reach DLC Bundle
• Noble Map Pack Code
• Defiant Map Pack Code
• Anniversary Map Pack Code
• Top contender for Matchmaking integration

3rd Prize: Anniversary Bundle
• Anniversary Map Pack
• Anniversary Theme
• Anniversary Avatar T-shirt
• Top contender for Matchmaking integration

The top 10 finalists will be submitted for internal testing by the Community Cartographers and 343 Industries’ Matchmaking Systems Team for Halo: Reach’s Matchmaking consideration. Note: There are no guarantees any map entered into this contest will be featured in Halo: Reach’s Matchmaking playlists.

Winners will be notified via private message using the entrant’s Waypoint registered username and asked to provide a private email for prize distribution. Prize package DLC codes will be delivered to the email provided by the entrant.


How to Participate

Maps must be submitted using the following contest submission form. Please provide a response to each question:

[Submission Form]

Eligible entries must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Individual authors may only submit ONE* unique entry for the Team Objective category. *If multiple entries are submitted by one user, only the first entry will be considered eligible.
• Entry must be submitted by the creator of the map file and must be an original creation (no remakes or ripoffs from other’s creations, no remakes of existing maps from Halo or any other game).
• Map file name must consist of only the map’s intended name without any identifying pre-/suffixes (i.e. no “v1.0” “version 3” “final” etc.). Map file name must also be original and not share the same name with any other map currently featured in a Halo game. Map file name must also not use any inappropriate or offensive language or attempt to bypass any in-game filters for inappropriate or offensive language.
• Map files must be tagged with the following tag: CONTESTOBJ
• Map file must be featured in the creator’s in-game fileshare upon the deadline of the contest (June 30, 2012).
• A minimum of one screenshot showcasing the majority of the playspace of the map must be placed in the author’s in-game File Share and tagged: CONTESTOBJPIC.
• Entries must not contain any explicit or inappropriate messages or content in any way (clearly visible or hidden).
• Entrant’s forum account must be in good standing (i.e. not permanently banned or under an alternate account).

Any violation of the aforementioned rules for participation will result in immediate disqualification from the contest.


Deadline

All entrants have from June 1, 2012 (time of announcement) until June 30, 2012, 12:00 PM PDT (noon) to submit their maps using the [Submission Form].


Eligibility

• No region-specific qualifications.
• Map properly submitted in submission form within contest start and end dates.
• Map properly tagged.
• Entrant is a registered member of Waypoint and account is in good standing.


Judging

Maps will be judged by a panel of Community Cartographers and individuals from 343 Industries Halo: Reach Matchmaking Systems Team based on the following criteria:

• Entry follows all previously mentioned entry rules.
• Entry features a unique and creative playspace.
• Entry showcases fair, balanced and fun gameplay.
• Entry does not suffer from noticeable or excessive negative screen performance issues with four players on the same screen.
• Entry demonstrates quality Forge techniques that are both appealing and useful in showcasing what the map has to offer.

Winners will be announced upon the completion of judging by our panel in the Halo Waypoint News section of the front page of Halo Waypoint’s website. Winners are final and non-negotiable. The judging panel reserves the right to accept or reject any entry without disclosing the reasons for doing so. The judging panel also reserves the right to promote, feature or include the entrant’s content in Matchmaking without the entrant’s extended permission beyond original consent by entering the contest.

Community Cartographers Forge Contest – Q&A

Whether you can’t get enough of the DLC maps or you’re looking for some extra credits to add to your virtual bank account, hop into Squad DLC this weekend because starting today and ending on Sunday, games played and completed within that playlist will present you with the chance to receive a 28,500-credit bonus. So stop reading, and go get some!

Last week, for our Friday Caption Fun festivities, you provided quips for an image featuring cones, a Kill Ball, and one very unlucky Spartan. Here are the top captions you left for that particular image!

“Taking dodgeball to a whole new level.” –DAD THE AWESOME
“Oh, so THIS is how to get killed by a cone…” –AJakway
“With the UNSC cutting funding, the Spartan robotics program just wasn’t the same.” –Kalakt0r
“Bob was the first to discover who the Guardians actually were.” –Neofanjedi
“The Spartan wasn’t called Indiana for nothing.” –QueenlyTree124
“This would have made getting free Recon armor for Halo 3 so much easier.” –EpicPaladin18
“Great… the ONE TIME I take Sprint instead of Armor Lock…” –PhNx Hellfire
“After hitting almost every cone on the Warthog driver’s license test, they were not happy.” –HALOBUZZFREAK 5
“Halo 4: Cone-bat Evolved.” –i7wn

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 Jackal. Soak in the screenshot, then leave your witty and relevant quip in a comment. Off you go!

Author: ThePostman84