The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
Author: x Lord Revan x
From CruelLEGACEY and Dust Storm:
The Waypoint Community Modcast and Podtacular join forces (ModTacular!!!) to discuss the latest Halo 4 coverage from Game Informer magazine, as well as the announcement of the game’s lead composer!
Lots of new Halo 4 info to go over this week thanks to the recent Game Informer feature article. The announcement of Neil Davidge as Halo 4?s lead composer sparks a lot of discussion, before we cap things off with a look at the community’s reaction to the future of the Halo franchise.
Waypoint Community Modcast – Episode 15
Podtacular 281: Halo 4 Game Informer News
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From ExaltionVids:
The first Halo 4 montage ever released on YouTube, gameplay by Conan O’Brien, editing by ExaltionVids.
This Halo 4 montage is meant for entertainment and is not to be taken seriously. This montage features high not-multikills such as the single kill on the other player who doesn’t seem to have a gamertag. Conan is the first person to have a Halo 4 montage because he’s one of the best Halo 4 players out there!
From Hyokin:
Last week nomis78 treated you to some of our favorite examples of mishaps and malfunctions, most of them concerning explosions of one form or another. Sometimes the Spartans just need to shift gears away from all that and take a leisurely drive in the varied landscapes of Halo and as always, when they do, we’re there to capture the moment in our panoramas.
So check your mirrors, slide up your stick shift, and bring down the pedal because this week’s theme is Vehicular Mayhem!
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From Crack0tage:
My favorite weapon in the Halo series is the shotgun, so I made my favorite version aesthetically. Trigger works, pump action works, and shells can be loaded and ejected. Thanks for viewing!
From firestream:
I put this together a few days ago, just to remind everybody how long we have left….
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We’ve all been waiting for it, and now we have an answer. Yesderday, 343i announced the release date for Halo 4: November 6th. So start making plans to stay up all night to camp out at your favorite local retailer and play throughout the night. That is not the only thing we’ve gotten recently. 343i has opened the floodgates to every little bit of detail they can squeeze out to us, including multiplayer information. Rukizzel from the Waypoint Moderator staff is on in place of GLewis this week as he takes care of family business. Enjoy
From Game Informer:
In the second story for our week of multiplayer coverage, we want to introduce and detail one of the largest new additions to the Halo package: the co-op mode called Spartan Ops. Broken up into seasons, these weekly doses of videos coupled with missions attempt to bring Halo fans back to the game on a regular basis, and give campaign players a reason to engage with the new narrative-focused multiplayer experience. Watch the video via the link below to hear creative director Josh Holmes and lead Spartan Ops designer Chris Haluke explain the new mode and how they hope it will offer an inviting entrance into the integrated multiplayer world of Halo 4.
If you’re like Sarge and can’t stop talking about November 6, the following sound bite is for you. Containing the catchy little ditty from the RvB: Remember To Not Forget video, a simple click is all it takes to download the song in all its southern drawl glory!
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From Team Coco:
CONAN highlight: Halo 4 for Xbox 360 is coming November 6th, and Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter have been cast to play ridiculously key roles in the latest installment of this epic video game saga. What’s that? You want more? Then take a look at this exclusive behind-the-scenes video!
Derrik Lang with the Associated Press recently sat down with Kiki Wolfkill and Josh Holmes to talk about Halo 4. Check out his exlusive interview to learn more about Master Chief and his upcoming intergalactic adventure!
The New York Times: An Exclusive Interview with Kiki Wolfkill and Josh Holmes
Today’s Sparkast comes to you earlier than hinted, because we wanted to fill the hours between the launch date announce, and the Conan O’Brien show this evening. In this special edition, Josh Holmes, Kevin Franklin and Brad Welch wax rhapsodical and explanational about some of the new features in Halo 4’s MP suite, and explain some of those systems and ideas in depth. Ostensibly this is to calm some of the controversy, but realistically we will probably have to do a podcast about the podcast! Jokes aside, it’s a pretty fascinating insight into the folks and features integral to the experience. Go listen! And send David Ellis get well vibes, because he’s got the lurgy.
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From Game Informer:
This week gameinformer.com is devoted to the changing face of Halo 4’s multiplayer, and we are starting things out by talking about the competitive side of things. You might have heard that 343 Industries is interested in making some changes to the classic Halo formula. We sat down with lead multiplayer designer Brad Welch to talk about the new emphasis on story, customizable loadouts, and the new and updated modes for Halo 4. Watch the video via the link below to learn more about what your competitive multiplayer experience will look like in Halo 4, and stay tuned to the site throughout the week to learn about the new co-op experience called Spartan Ops.
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 Bashful Brute. Read a little more about him below, then hit his profile to find out more about this not so shy fellow!
Gamertag: Bashful Brute (previously ReplacedAnt9).
Origin of gamertag: Xbox LIVE servers…. O.o
Previous or current clan/community: Halo Waypoint, B.net, Yahoo! Answers.
Halo game(s) you are currently playing: Halo 3 and Reach.
Favorite map, game type and playlist: Playlist/Game type – SWAT. Map – Sword Base, Uncaged, and Pinnacle.
Least favorite map, game type and playlist: Map – Most of the Forge maps on Team Slayer (eg: Eden Minor, Kingdom, etc). Playlist/Game type – Grifball.
Preferred control scheme: Recon, non-inverted, 9.
Halo playing style (offense, defense, sniper, driver, etc.): Offense/Sniper in SWAT, Defense in BTB/Team Slayer.
Favorite Halo character: Master Chief Petty Officer of The Navy, John-117. I think he’s a pretty cool guy. eh kills aliens and doesnt afraid of anything.
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From XDELTAxHALOX:
Just Logan encounters a supernatural being in this Hazardous Short. Enjoy!
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 outdoor vehicular combat of “Uplift Reserve.”
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From CMNeir:
The team that brought you Halo 2 Tricks, Halo 3 Tricks, and Halo: Reach Tricks present you with Halo: Anniversary Tricks with a new crew of trickers ready to please.
In this episode, we show you how to stay on the Pelican at the beginning of Assault of the Control Room.
There are all sorts of things that you should probably do on a daily basis: brush your teeth, change your socks, get a good night’s sleep. Around here, we think that playing Halo is a great addition to that list. In fact, this week’s challenge ensures you not only get your daily Halo dose, but also that you walk away with a tidy sum of credits in the end. Enjoy!
YOUR DAILY DOSE – 20,343cR
Complete all of the Daily Challenges for a given day.
Don’t forget to visit the forums to meet up with other weekly challengers:
Weekly Challenge Thread
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 features an alternative ending for one video game in particular, is brought to you by DairyBoyComics—a series that features a “taco-snacking, classroom-slacking” Halo fan. Enjoy this take on an epic twist, and if you have a comic you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!
by: DairyBoyComics