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Here, piggy piggy piggy
Michael and Ray play Achievement PIG with a series of what looks like pretty rough maps. (Might just be their skill level… but it’s probably the maps. Maybe.) Watch it on AH.com or YouTube. Thanks as usual to Nikko B201.(Louis Wu 16:55:35 UTC)
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One-Bomb gets simulated in H4
SEspider misses Assault – so he tweaked the Grifball gametype a little bit to bring it back (sort of). There are hardcoded changes he can’t override… but it’s playable. Go read his description, and then grab a copy to play with!(Louis Wu 16:50:38 UTC)
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One-Bomb gets simulated in H4
SEspider misses Assault – so he tweaked the Grifball gametype a little bit to bring it back (sort of). There are hardcoded changes he can’t override… but it’s playable. Go read his description, and then grab a copy to play with!(Louis Wu 16:50:38 UTC)
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BigTeamBattle.net $1000 Spring Tournament Registration Now Open
From TsengMao x MT:
So, you think you know competitive Halo, eh? I’m sure when you hear the terms “competitive Halo”, you close your eyes and picture maps like Sanctuary, The Pit, Midship, Lockout or the smaller maps of old. What if I told you that you were programmed to believe that’s the only form of competitive Halo when in reality it is much, much bigger? Big Team Battle doubles the meager 4v4 variants and pits two teams of eight against one another, featuring a much more expansive offering of the Halo sandbox. And yes, it’s competitive, too.
BigTeamBattle.net is hosting a prize money tournament this spring with the help of DaveEasily that pits 8 teams against one another for a $1,000 grand prize. Although it’s an invitational, excess teams can battle through a play-in tournament the day before the official tournament on May 4th. Check out full details at the official BTBnet forums sign-up thread.
Matches will be a best of 5 for Round 1 with the latter two rounds as best of 7s, featuring a sampling of game types from the Official BTBnet File Share. Don’t miss your chance to assemble your seven (to eleven) closest friends to create a roster for your chance to compete in the BTBnet Spring 2013 $1000 Tournament!BigTeamBattle.net $1000 Spring Tournament Registration Now Open
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Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Pre-orders Available in the UK
We are happy to announce that Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a live-action web series that delivers a dramatic story of heroism and sacrifice, is coming to the UK on 27.05.13. If you’re in that particular region, you can pre-order the DVD and Blu-Ray now for the ultimate Halo experience!
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This Bulletin Is Not a Natural Formation
The latest Halo Bulletin is now available. Check it out to see a short and sweet blurb on Jen “I’d Listen To You Read a Phonebook” Taylor, as well as further details on weapon tuning and some tasty hints on Campaign easter eggs in Halo 4. Oh, and we also have that sorcery going on that we lovingly refer to as the local version. Go and check it out! (GrimBrother One 14:31:31 UTC)
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Halo 4 Plays of the Week Ep 1
We heard from Edge that Halotracker has posted ‘Halo 4 Plays of the Week Ep 1‘, focusing on clips from Action Sack (more specifically, Binary Rifle kills from Action Sack). Short and sweet!(Louis Wu 20:45:25 UTC)
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The aPK Cast Ep 1: Skyline TS/Mikwen PoV
aPK has kicked off yet ANOTHER new series – this one is called the aPK Cast, and has running commentary from aPK and Bl4ck, a caster from Arena Gaming League. The game is Skyline Team Slayer, from Mikwen’s point of view. Really entertaining, across the board – go watch!(Louis Wu 20:41:23 UTC)
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The aPK Cast Ep 1: Skyline TS/Mikwen PoV
aPK has kicked off yet ANOTHER new series – this one is called the aPK Cast, and has running commentary from aPK and Bl4ck, a caster from Arena Gaming League. The game is Skyline Team Slayer, from Mikwen’s point of view. Really entertaining, across the board – go watch!(Louis Wu 20:41:23 UTC)
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NGA prepares for Boston Strong
The National Grifball Association is going to be running a charity stream on May 4-5 to raise money for The One Fund Boston, a charity set up to help victims of the tragedy at this year’s Boston Marathon. It’s marathon-themed (26.2 hours of broadcasts, for example), and looks to be a lot of fun! I’ve posted their press release, detailing the event and how you can get involved, on our forum – go give it a read!(Louis Wu 20:38:18 UTC)
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Forge Talk – Cancelled Pilot
pete_the_duck stopped in with a pilot for a project he never went forward with – it was a series that was going to be called ‘Forge Talk’, and the pilot has him interviewing GodlyPerfection about Forge in general and a new map GP had created in particular. pete claims it’s rough, but I really enjoyed it – go watch!(Louis Wu 19:53:41 UTC)
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Futile Escape
TTL Demag0gue let us know about today’s Reclaimer – and things are heating up! (Louis Wu 19:45:50 UTC)
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Halo IRL: So I Found a Covenant Carbine While Hiking Today
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 BrookMorrison
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Indirect’s Halo 4 Top Ten, Episode 4
From Indirect:
The fourth installment of my new Halo 4 top ten series is now live. I hope you all enjoy!
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Waypoint Weekly Test Nights
From AgentPaperCraft:
Hello, Waypoint goers! With the addition of community-made content into Matchmaking, custom maps and game types have become an integral part of Halo’s Multiplayer. Forgers and game type creators often work hours, days and even months on their content before it’s considered for Matchmaking, and it’s usually the lack of having a ready player-base to test their maps that it takes so long. So I offer an option to our Forgers, a place to bring your maps and game types to have them tested and reviewed by a group of the top Forgers around. You’ll receive top-notch forging tips and tricks to wow your players, improve map spawn and flow, provide a better map experience and get your name out there. You’ll also get to work directly with the Community Cartographers, a select group of community Forge enthusiasts who work with 343 Industries in the search of top-quality content for Matchmaking consideration. Every Wednesday night at 6PM ET, get an invite by sending “AgentPaperCraft” a message over Xbox LIVE, or leave a comment in the Test Night Thread.
Join us this week as we test 4 vs. 4 Objective and Slayer game types on your maps. The party will rotate every three games to accommodate as many players as possible. Hope to see you there!
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Halo 4 Mythic Difficulty Guide – The Kickoff
It’s been more than two years since The Tyrant created a written guide to playing Halo at its most challenging… but he’s back, with the start of a new series. As we’ve done with his Halo 3, ODST, and Reach guides, we’re hosting his Halo 4 Mythic Difficulty Guide – and the basic info, plus the first level, Dawn, are already online. Swing by and dig in to the wealth of information he’s provided – using this guide, you should find it possible to beat Halo 4 with all skulls on!(Louis Wu 16:10:03 UTC)
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Mastrbiggy and Commander Giveaway
mastrbiggy likes giving you things. Yes, you. Well, maybe not you, but MOST of you. He’s got another bunch of Halo goodies (books, posters, and a statue), and he needs his space more than he needs these items, so take advantage! Swing by his latest giveaway page, throw your name into the hat, and you might find yourself a lucky winner come Saturday!(Louis Wu 16:05:38 UTC)
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From Pac-Man To WoW: The Evolution of Video Games
Heh – pretty cool. National Geographic put together a timeline showing the evolution of video games… and Halo was important enough to make the list, joining classics from Oregon Trail to Angry Birds. It is described as having “exceptionally well balanced gameplay”, along with “sublimely soaring visuals and high-quality music”. Nice! Thanks, Lawnmower172.(Louis Wu 16:01:31 UTC)
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Awkward Moments in Halo: Teamwork – A Halo 4 Machinima
From omgitskazer:
“Awkward Moments in Halo” is a series about the strange moments we witness when playing Halo 4. This episode focuses on teamwork. Enjoy!
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Beyond Top 5 Plays Ep. 3 Fails (ft. Ninja)
Beyond Entertainment released episode 3 of their Top 5 series – this episode is a special fails edition featuring commentary by Ninja. Clip two is pretty hilarious! Thanks, CyReN.(mastrbiggy 22:30:04 UTC)
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