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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 @ODSTZERO‘s wife
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From AlaskanWhalers:
A taco. In Halo 3. How peculiar….
Author: foxmiky2
From Game Informer:
Halo 4 promises to introduce gamers to a whole new set of locations, enemies, and story lines surrounding the adventures of Master Chief and Cortana. While many elements of that new vision, including details about the new enemies in the game, remain under wraps, a closer look at concept art from the game helps to illustrate some of the most exciting new elements on the way. Click the link below for a tour through the art and game world of Halo 4.
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 PhNx Hellfire. Read a little more about him below, then hit his profile to learn what a shotgun has in common with his head!
Gamertag: PhNx Hellfire.
Previous or current clan/community: Phoinix.
Halo game(s) you are currently playing: Reach and ODST.
Favorite map, game type and playlist:
Favorite map: I’ve been going back and forth on this, but really, I don’t have a favorite. It’s narrowed down to a toss-up between Countdown, Arena Zealot, and Spire for Reach. Valhalla and Avalanche tied for Halo 3. Data Hive, Lost Platoon, and Windward for Halo 3: ODST.
Favorite game type: Slayer, though I’m starting to appreciate Objective game types more and more. Particularly Invasion or BTB types.
Favorite playlist: Without a doubt, Team Snipers, though I’m going to start making trips into Invasion and Team Slayer more often now.
Least favorite map, game type and playlist:
Least favorite map: Took me a little bit to narrow this down, but I’m not a fan of Asylum and the BOOMball game variant without Evade. Taking that out really cut me down as to the effectiveness of what I can accomplish, though Sprint is a very capable backup.
Least favorite game type: Infection/Safe Haven. I can do well enough with a shotgun, but I personally can’t stand the situations that occur in that. With the betrayals that previously were occurring, I just said this game type wasn’t that fun. With the update, I’ve yet to try it. So we’ll see….
Least favorite playlist: Living Dead.
Halo playing style (offense, defense, sniper, driver, etc.): I am finding the combat prowess of BTB TU and DMR sniping is a lovely combination most matches. Other than that, I’m opening up about becoming a driver in MM, but I’m still a long way off from pulling anything noteworthy… other than the obvious of staying alive and not driving into kill zones or attempting Warthog flying lessons off a cliff.
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From Alex:
This is a laid-back Halo: Reach minitage from IBiscuit v2, edited by himself, entitled “Wild One.” The gameplay consists of his leftover clips and contains a good amount of sweet Multikills. The editing is minimal and the syncing is basic for the most part. Enjoy!
From EVIL SNIPEZZ:
Here are two wallpapers I created using Halo 4 images and my own vector graphics. Click the links below to download the full-size versions. Enjoy!
From Damian Lacedaemion:
Internet freedom proponent and activist, Tiffiniy Cheng talks to Damian about how her organization, Fight For The Future, helped defeat the potentially disastrous SOPA and PIPA bills in Congress. Meanwhile, Fyb3roptik continues his search for the elusive Lt. Minderbinder on the front lines of the Halo 3 campaign.
This is the first new episode on our site since the TSL Waypoint episodes on Xbox LIVE. We’re excited to continue our focus on serious issues while dodging beat-downs by our fellow Halo: Reach fans.
After several weeks of Campaign and Multiplayer, the weekly challenge makes its triumphant return to Firefight! I have a feeling that the Covenant have been missing all the destruction raining down from the skies, so be sure to stop by and remind them who’s boss for a round or seventy-five. And while you’re at it, why not grab three friends and make it a party or stop by the Weekly Challenge Thread on the forums and check in with other folks looking to group up. Good luck!
LIKE A RECORD, BABY – 28,000cR
Complete 75 Rounds in Firefight Matchmaking.
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The world is an incredible place, and today is the perfect day to honor that. So whether you’ve already seen this video or it’s new to you, take a moment to enjoy the Halo: Reach version of the 2008 Discovery Channel commercial “I Love the World.” And don’t blame me if you can’t get boom-de-ah-da out of your head after watching it. It’s not my fault those lyrics are so catchy, you know!
P.S. Happy Earth Day. 🙂
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: 4.17.12
343 Sparkast 012 – A Halo 4 Multiplayer-focused Extravaganza
Super Jackpot Weekend: April 20-22
Reach Weekly Challenge – 4.16.12
Halo 4 Coverage
Game Informer: Halo 4’s Changes To Competitive Multiplayer
The New York Times: An Exclusive Interview with Kiki Wolfkill and Josh Holmes
Conan O’Brien’s Halo 4 Voiceover Remote
Game Informer: Spartan Ops – The Bold New Co-Op Of Halo 4
Game Informer: Halo 4 Multiplayer Hands-On Impressions
Videos
AOTCR Pelican – A Halo: Anniversary Trick
The Ghost of Countdown – A Halo: Reach Machinima
LEGO Halo: Reach M45 Tactical Shotgun
Conan O’Brien – A Halo 4 Montage
Out of the Space Area – A Halo: Reach Trick
Gravity = Drag^3 – A Halo: Reach/3/ODST Trick Jumping Montage
Fails of the Weak 83
Fun Stuff
Weekend Webcomic: Epic Twist
Sarge’s Halo 4 Song
Halo 4 Countdown
Friday Caption Fun 48
Community Happenings
Hindsight: ODST – Uplift Reserve
Community Member of the Week: Bashful Brute
Halo: Reach Panoramas – Crash and Burn
Waypoint Community Modcast – Episode 15
Halo: Reach Screenshots
Just One Squeeze – Freakin’ Funny
Millennium Falcon Escape – Fun with Forge
Fluorescent – Simply Amazing
First of all, many kudos to Cody Miller who did the production and editing on this episode, rescuing it from my hard drive where it had lurked, untouched, since late last year.
Miller, Blackstar and myself pick up where the discussion of Halo Anniversary ended in episode 23.
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From Rooster Teeth:
Jack and Geoff bring forth only the finest in Halo hilarity and fails. Enjoy this brand new episode of Fails of the Weak!
Editor’s note: Language is mature. Proceed with caution.
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Author: niceboy117
From Game Informer:
To wrap up our week of Halo 4 multiplayer coverage, we wanted to speak directly about our experience with the game. While on the cover story trip visiting 343 Industries, we had a blast playing a couple of multiplayer matches with the developers. There is a lot of new information to process, and we hope this feature serves as a sufficient summary on what to expect when you get your hands on the game this fall. Watch the video via the link below to see Game Informer editors Matt Miller and Bryan Vore share their thoughts on the changes to multiplayer in Halo 4 with associate editor Kyle Hilliard.
Game Informer: Halo 4 Multiplayer Hands-On Impressions
bs angel note: For more information about Halo 4’s multiplayer, check out the latest episode of the Sparkast.
Last week, for our Friday Caption Fun festivities, you provided quips for an image featuring a rather unusual Halo vehicle. Here are the top captions you left for that particular image!
“Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” –a parody
“The only force more dangerous than the Covenant? A foe humanity has faced from the beginning: mud.” –S1LV3RH00D
“It’s 2552, and still no flying cars… but who cares?! We have THIS!” –Xenoblade013
“Okay, just make sure Kat doesn’t… oh -Yoink!-” –VRTX Raptor
“Though the vehicle was fully capable of it, Bill refused to splatter anyone,
in fear that they might scratch the paint job.” –Pending storm
“Why are there six pedals if there are only four directions?” –Blake Jimenez
“Although initially impressed with the speed of the new Warthog, Spartan-327 Mark soon realized
that the lack of off-road capabilities severely hindered its performance on the battlefield.” –FSR HoneyBadger
“They see me rollin’, they be hatin’.” –Coux73
“Stupid traffic, I should be killing Grunts by now!” –AKG Range
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 flexible Spartan. Soak in the screenshot, then leave your witty and relevant quip in a comment. Off you go!
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Author: DHG RedDragon
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From 7erminalVeloci7y:
This is the end result of hundreds of hours of torture. Featured in this video are Halo 3, ODST and Reach launching. We’re dedicating this final episode to the 8th birthday of High Impact Halo (April 6th, 2004) and the trickers still going to this day. Enjoy!
Gravity = Drag^3 – A Halo: Reach/3/ODST Trick Jumping Montage
Have you been craving some eight-versus-eight action? If so, you’re in luck because starting today and ending on Sunday, hopping into the Big Team Battle playlist will present you with the chance of receiving a 20,000-credit bonus. Stop reading, and go get some!
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From Carnage A51:
In this video, we will teach you how to get out of the space area in “Long Night of Solace.” This trick is fairly easy and can be a lot of fun. Enjoy!