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Conventional Wisdom from Unconventional Sources
TTL Demag0gue let us know that the latest issue of Reclaimer is now out. Go and check it out!(GrimBrother One 15:05:27 UTC)
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Forge Hub Featured Halo 4 Custom Map: Radiant
From xAudienceofone:After months of work testing and building, Juanez Sanchez has delivered to us a gem of a competitive map. Radiant is a work of art made into an arena for Halo 4. Each section is clearly definable not only by color but also through use of geometry. In this final version of Radiant, Juanez Sanchez has taken the traditional arena map and made it his own beautiful creation.
Map Name: Radiant – Download here
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Halo 4 – Achievement HORSE #119
From Rooster Teeth:
Jack and Ray face off in Halo 4 PIG to decide the fate of the planet. Or not, maybe they just play the game. Be sure to check out http://www.achievementhunter.com/halo and help us pick the best maps!
Editor’s note: Language is mature. Proceed with caution.
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Podtacular – Halo 4 Campaign, Reclaimer
From Dust Storm:Infinity is back in the sky but remains locked inside Requiem from the gravity well at the entrance of the Forerunner planet. Gypsy company has been deployed to take out particle cannons lining the path to the well, making way for Infinity to get a shot at the well. The journey is not a simple one and you unexpectedly run into an ancient Forerunner, who has a purpose for you. Friend of the show GrimBrother One joins us for what is likely the game defining mission in the Halo 4 Campaign. Enjoy!
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Yet Again, the Clear Choice is Bacon
Nikko B201, our sleeper cell Rooster Teeth informant has let us know that the latest round of Achievement HORS- err, PIG is now live on both the AH site as well as YouTube. Go check it out!(GrimBrother One 13:50:46 UTC)
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Boston, Where the PAX is better than the Sox
The newest Halo Bulletin went live last night, and includes some tasty tidbits for those lucky enough to be headed to Boston for this weekend’s PAX East convention, specifically how you can get your hands on some playtime with the yet-unreleased Castle Maps. Also included are updates about Matchmaking details and the upcoming Title Update, as well as some very cool Forge Art. Go and check it all out! As always, we’ve forged a local version too. Go read!(GrimBrother One 13:45:38 UTC)
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Super Marathon on the Pippin Console by Bandai
Before Halo on the Xbox, before Oni on the PlayStation 2, there was Super Marathon on the ill-fated Bandai Pippin.
Worth a mention today for a couple of reasons– Bungie’s David “Evil Otto” Candland pointed it out today on Twitter, and the Activision contract gives Bungie the opportunity to start work on a Marathon title if certain milestones are met…
For the curious, @Bungie’s first console title was Super Marathon, released exclusively for the Bandai Pippin.
David “Evil Otto” Candland
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Bungie’s Destiny Falls Into Shadow
Umbra Software, makers of Umbra 3, have put up a blog post about how their middleware is being used for world creation and rendering in Bungie’s Destiny. They’ll be doing a presentation on it at GDC this year as well.
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The Destiny Community RULes
Bungie’s latest Community Focus article is on Ready Up Live. They’ve got a YouTube channel with some good Destiny videos in it, check it out.
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Halo 4, The Movie (Special Edition)
Heh – Firestream has been creating movie posters recently (check out a couple he’s made for Destiny over at DBO) – looks like he can’t actually stop. His latest creation is for Halo 4 (The Movie). Hawt. (Louis Wu 21:39:19 UTC)
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MLG Episode 7 (S2E1)
Death McGunz let us know that Season 2 of MLG has kicked off – Episode 7 helps you catch up with what the gang’s been doing since The Incident. Go watch!(Louis Wu 21:38:13 UTC)
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Halo 4 Spartan Ops: Expendable
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Spartan Thorne and Dr. Glassman have been traveling through canyons on Requiem making their way to Galileo base after their escape from the Covenant. While they’ve made considerable progress and almost home, they are not alone, pursued by an unknown threat. Back on infinity, the Promethean attack continues as Halsey and Lasky run around Infinity until found by Palmer. The true purpose of the Promethean attack is revealed when Dr Halsey is willingly snatched up by a Knight. Will Thorne and Glassman survive the impending attack? What’s going to happen to Dr. Halsey from the UNSC for her treason and from the Covenant after allowing herself to be captured? If you’ve got two and a half hours, then let me and HaloFanForLife give you the rundown. Enjoy
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He’s Just Not The Dancing Type
SEspider shared a cosplay music video showing off all the neat cosplay that was at the Eurogamer Expo – our favorite Spartan makes a brief appearance. I wonder if the armor makes it hard for John to dance or if he just lacks rhythm. Go watch!(mastrbiggy 19:42:37 UTC)
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Let’s Play Halo 4 – Community Customs
pete_the_duck is running customs (tonight at 10:30 EST) and wants to show you guys the fun side Halo 4 – he’ll will be running a bunch of different game types, including a prototype gametype called Musical Mongoose, sounds interesting. Go sign up and get involved! (mastrbiggy 19:37:02 UTC)
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Let’s Play Halo 4 – Community Customs
pete_the_duck is running customs (tonight at 10:30 EST) and wants to show you guys the fun side Halo 4 – he’ll will be running a bunch of different game types, including a prototype gametype called Musical Mongoose, sounds interesting. Go sign up and get involved! (mastrbiggy 19:37:02 UTC)
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Daybreak – IGN’s Halo 4 Castle Map Pack Developer Walkthrough
From IGN:Symmetry is sexy, but Daybreak does it a little different. Check out this mid-size vehicle map.
Daybreak – IGN’s Halo 4 Castle Map Pack Developer Walkthrough
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Halo IRL: Double Brute with Cheese
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!
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Castle Map Pack – Daybreak Walkthrough
IGN posted a walkthrough of Daybreak, the third and final map included in the Castle map pack for Halo 4. Daybreak is a mid-size asymmetrical map designed for vehicular combat – get ready banshee pilots! Thanks, CyReN.(mastrbiggy 17:14:12 UTC)
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Reclaimer – The Beginning of Endings
TTL Demag0gue dropped by the forums to let us know about the latest Reclaimer webcomic, ‘The Beginning of Endings’ – it’s time to settle old grudges, once and for all. Go check it out!(mastrbiggy 17:13:11 UTC)
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Reddit Community 2 – A Halo 4 Montage
From gbeezy09:
I’m starting to get used to the flow of Halo in editing so this is definitely an improvement from my last one. I’m more than likely going to start recording in 720p so I can get the smoother 60fps. Anyways, enjoy and thanks to those who submitted their clips!
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