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Marc Graser from Variety magazine sits down with Frank O’Connor and Matt McCloskey to talk about “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.” Check out this exclusive interview to learn more about the upcoming live-action web series featuring exciting new characters and stories that tie directly into Halo 4!
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From The Little Moa:
This is the third act of the Wings of Equilibria storyline. In this episode, the Sangheili Ultra from Chapter I who attacked Martin and his Crystalliane Armada Captors returns to him and actually proves to Martin that there are always two sides to a story. Solstice and Shaak Nosolee then begin thinking about a future sabotage plan against The Coalition of Rebels. But how far does loyalty go before betrayals kick in?
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 Amy
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From MythicTyrant:
You’ve heard me talk about Halo quite a bit but in this episode, I gain some perspective from some very special folks from both the Xbox and Halo communities. See if you recognize anyone!
From Game Informer:
Halo 4 will be the first new entry in the series from the freshly-formed studio 343 Industries, but that doesn’t mean that the team is approaching the game from a blank slate. Each team member was inspired to join the team and work on the game for their own reasons; inspirations for the new game come from anywhere and everywhere. From a love for Halo: Combat Evolved’s co-op, the original Star Wars trilogy, or even real-world science, check out the video via the link below to learn more about where 343 Industries is finding the inspiration for their work on Halo 4.
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From The Halo Council:
This is Episode 1 of The Halo Council’s Top 5 Halo Plays series, hosted by Nexy. Enjoy!
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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 Deadpool Psycko. Read a little more about him below, then hit his profile to learn the specifics behind his favorite type of kill and how many he’s achieved thus far!
Gamertag: Deadpool Psycko.
Previous or current clan/community: DDTM.
Halo game(s) you are currently playing: Reach.
Favorite map, game type and playlist: Sandtrap, CTF, anything as long as I have fun.
Least favorite map, game type and playlist: Snowbound, Elite Slayer, Grifball (because I’m so bad at it :L).
Halo playing style (offense, defense, sniper, driver, etc.): CQC/Stealth.
Favorite character: Game – Edward Buck. Book – Kurt-051.
Favorite Campaign mission: Winter Contingency/Long Night of Solace.
Favorite quote: “Ms. Naval Intelligence. Our new boss. So shut your mouths, find your chairs and get SET for a combat drop. We are green soldiers and VERY, VERY MEAN!”
Anything else we should know? Anything else you’d like to know that I’m willing to divulge, please, inquire away.
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From Paul B:
This is Episode 6 of my Map Walkthrough Guide series covering all the maps that launched with the Anniversary Map Pack. This week the focus is Headlong. Enjoy!
Headlong Walkthrough – A Halo: Anniversary Gameplay and Commentary Video
Sign-ups are now open for GrifballHub’s next big event: The Spring Fling! It’s a four-week-long competition for Grifball teams of all levels of skill and experience. Each week we will issue fun Grifball-themed challenges for you to complete. Check out this article for more information. If you’re looking for a team to join, check out this thread on our official forums.
See you on the court!
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From Alex:
This is a Halo: Reach dualtage from Kranking and Zed, edited by LocaL. The gameplay is good, featuring a lot of nice under pressure Multikills. The editing is good, too, showcasing a strong flow, smooth theater work, and some sweet transitions like the one at 1:40. Enjoy!
From LASO challenges to speed runs to achievement hunting, there are many fun ways to revisit the Halo: Reach campaign after you’ve completed it. And this week we want to give you a little something extra for delving back into the story:
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT – 30,000cR
Complete 9 Campaign missions on Heroic.
So whether you choose to sit down and play the whole campaign from start to finish in one sitting, or challenge yourself to do something new on every mission, we hope you enjoy re-living this epic story of heroism and sacrifice all over again.
Need some help? Don’t forget to stop by the Weekly Challenge Thread on the forums!
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
You’re a busy person, and we have a thing for releasing as much Halo-related content our multi-fingered appendages can handle. That means—assuming you aren’t a speed reading super-soldier—you probably missed a few stories along the way. Not only do we forgive you, but we’ll also happily provide a convenient weekly wrap-up of absolutely everything we covered during the last seven days. Don’t worry about saying thank you. We’d rather you spend that time soaking in the goodness that is this entertaining collection of articles. Off you go!
News
The Halo Bulletin: 4.25.12
343 Industries Community Playdate, 4.26.12
Super Jackpot Weekend: April 27-29
Reach Weekly Challenge – 4.23.12
Halo 4 Coverage
Game Informer: The Art of Halo 4
Game Informer: The Sound Design Of Halo 4
Game Informer: The Rise And Fall Of Cortana In Halo 4
Videos
The World is Just Awesome
Wild One – A Halo: Reach Minitage
A Taco in Halo 3 – A Halo 3 Machinima
Tyrant’s Halo 3 Legendary Walkthrough – The Ark
Halo 4 Speed Paint in Photoshop
crespo2006 – A Halo: Reach Birthdaytage
Out of 343 Guilty Spark – A Halo: Anniversary Trick
HaloTracker 7 – A Halo: Reach Community Montage
Halo: Reach Top 10 Lucky Kills
Red vs. Blue Season 10 Teaser
HighsounD – A Halo: Reach/3 Montage
ODST Ambush – A Halo MEGA Bloks Stop Motion Video
Fails of the Weak 84
Fun Stuff
Weekend Webcomic: A Fistful of Arrows p.10
This Spartan Life 7 – A Halo Talk Show
Fan-made Halo 4 Wallpapers
Tattoo Tuesday: Love at First Swipe
How to Ask a Girl to Prom
Halo 4 Countdown Gadget
Friday Caption Fun 49
Community Happenings
Community Member of the Week: PhNx Hellfire
Community Customs Spotlight: JDQuackers
Test Night with a Cartographer: 4.25.12
HaloChallenges.com – Meticulous Firefight
Community Customs Night: 4.27.12
Halo Community Tournament: 4v4 Capture the Flag
Halo: Reach Screenshots
Winging It – Absolutely Hilarious
Millennium Battle Rifle – Fun with Forge
Tex Kills Jimmy with His Own Skull – Freakin’ Weird
True Monster – Simply Amazing
From Game Informer:
Most fans have noticed Cortana’s prominent placement on the cover of the latest issue of the magazine. The new Halo team at 343 Industries is aiming to build her up as both a pivotal character in the plot and as a showcase for the new technology behind the scenes. We talked with Frank O’ Connor about the evolution of Cortana throughout the series, why she chooses to be a naked blue lady, and how the impending end of her life affects both Master Chief emotionally and the overall story of Halo 4. Check out the video via the link below and let us know what you think of the new direction for Cortana in the comments section.
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From Rooster Teeth:
Jack and Geoff bring forth the 84th week of Fails of the Weak! Watch and enjoy this pile of hilarious screw-ups!
Editor’s note: Language is mature. Proceed with caution.
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Halo Community is proud to present our most competitive tournament to date! This is your chance to WIN Halo 4!
This tournament is a 4v4 type in a Capture the Flag format featuring the TU settings. We are only accepting 64 teams total, and it is first come, first serve. So register early! Each member of the team must have their own registered HaloCommunity.com account (it’s free), and their gamertag (that they are using in the tournament) must be linked to their HaloCommunity.com account (input the gamertag into the “gamertag” field during registration).
Go here for the complete list of rules.
Last week, for our Friday Caption Fun festivities, you provided quips for an image featuring a flexible Spartan. Here are the top captions you left for that particular image!
“This is not what I meant when I said we should split the field.” –deluca34
“After much testing, the UNSC realized that the newly developed “Athletics” Armor Ability
would not serve much purpose on the battlefield.” –RespectedTrw123
“Being a gold medal-winning gymnast on Reach, this was the only way Joe knew how to distract him.” –CrawlingShadow9
“Bill found out the hard way that warm-up exercises are for BEFORE the battle, not during.” –Krazy Bomb
“At least he won’t need his ‘English to Blarg-Blarg dictionary’ anymore.” –ChubbyCats95
“Hey Elite dude, check if it still says MAGNUM in Halo: Reach.” –Sqartan1176
“Ok… just going to go back to glassing your planet now… yeah.” –Stephen Osborn
“Time out! I think I pulled a hammy.” –Coux73
“You know the ” If They Came to Hear Me Beg” achievement? Well, I missed.” –Busted Entity
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 two Spartans and one functional jetpack. Soak in the screenshot, then leave your witty and relevant quip in a comment. Off you go!
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From MovieHunter1888:
In the streets of New Mombasa, an ODST named the Rookie is searching for his missing squad mates. But he ends up finding a strange new friend and a very dangerous enemy in the city….