The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
From MASSAIKUR:
This week Massaikur and PAraNoia817 try out their interrogation techniques on Nak3d Eli, an occasionally clothed fan known for being a challenge expert, speedrunner, and overall lover of Halo. We hope you enjoy the interview!
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From Alex:
This is a Halo: Reach trick jumping montage from Angels of Chaos, edited by himself, entitled, “This Yoink! Gets Old.” Believe it or not, these clips are actually Angels of Chaos’ leftovers, and despite the gameplay consisting of leftovers, it still features a ridiculous amount of innovation. The last jump is absolutely ridiculous, so make sure to watch this video all the way to the end. As for the editing, there isn’t much to say; the cinematography does a great job explaining the jumps like in any good trick jumping video. Enjoy!
IGN put together a list of the top 10 games they are most excited about in 2012, and while I can neither confirm nor deny that we agree with their number one pick, I can say we totally agree with their number one pick.
P.S. Thanks, IGN. We’re excited that you’re excited. 🙂
IGN put together a list of the top 10 games they are most excited about in 2012, and while I can neither confirm nor deny that we agree with their number one pick, I can say we totally agree with their number one pick.
P.S. Thanks, IGN. We’re excited that you’re excited. 🙂
HRSotD (short for Halo: Reach Screenshot of the Day) is a daily feature dedicated to the wonders of Halo: Reach screenshots and the artists that capture these amazing images. A variety of shots—all of which are completely unaltered and captured in Halo: Reach’s theater mode—are included for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the varied selection of images, and maybe even find inspiration to make your own!
Author: Advanced 90
HRSotD (short for Halo: Reach Screenshot of the Day) is a daily feature dedicated to the wonders of Halo: Reach screenshots and the artists that capture these amazing images. A variety of shots—all of which are completely unaltered and captured in Halo: Reach’s theater mode—are included for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the varied selection of images, and maybe even find inspiration to make your own!
Author: Advanced 90
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From McCallahanIndustries:
This is the Dark Knight Rises trailer recreated in Halo: Anniversary and Halo: Reach. It was directed by Jimbothy and Matthew Lake. Enjoy!
The Dark Knight Rises – A Halo: Reach Machinima
The Dark Knight Rises – A Comparison Video
From Mr ATCG:
I plan on making a total of 117 pieces of Halo fan art this year by Halo 4’s release. Here is one example of some of my previous Halo art. It’s an Elite screenshot in linoleum I made last Spring for design class. I thought it turned out great!
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From Alex:
This is a laid back Halo 3/Halo: Reach montage from Piano Frenzy, edited by himself, entitled “Lazarus.” This montage doesn’t show your traditional sniper/BR Multikills, instead focusing on more creative, unique plays that primarily revolve around trick jumping. The editing is very simple, consisting of cuts, angles, and clever clip storyboarding, but it gets the job done, placing a heavy emphasis on syncing. Lastly, the guy playing the piano is Piano Frenzy himself. Enjoy!
From Kete:
How much Halo-related merchandise do you own? Do you have more than our next guest, One One Seven? If you do, drop by our broadcast Saturday night with some images of your collection to see if YOU should be the Halo Fan of the Decade. ‘Cause right now our guest owns that title and I don’t see him being dethroned anytime soon.
The Green Room goes live this Saturday, the 19th, at 9:30pm ET. Interview at 10. Yip.
HRSotD (short for Halo: Reach Screenshot of the Day) is a daily feature dedicated to the wonders of Halo: Reach screenshots and the artists that capture these amazing images. A variety of shots—all of which are completely unaltered and captured in Halo: Reach’s theater mode—are included for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the varied selection of images, and maybe even find inspiration to make your own!
Author: TA747
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 Thors toe
Looking for the details of the January Halo: Reach Matchmaking playlist update? Here are the specifics, in one handy-dandy bulleted list:
• Living Dead updated.
Zombies need games to go along with their brains, which is why we updated this playlist to include the following new spooky map variants: Bedlam, Uncongealed, Pandemic, Count d’Houen, Deadwalk, Powerless, Spooky Base, and Parasitic. We also don’t want you to be “All Alone,” so we turned up the weighting on Condemned. Can we get a bleep-bloop?!
• Team Arena, Big Team Battle and Double Team updated to TU settings.
TU game types are our standard Reach Matchmaking settings with the Title Update changes. Those changes are: damage bleed enabled, modified reticle bloom, sword block removed, Armor Lock modified, and Active Camo modified.
• Squad DLC added. All DLC included/required.
When Premium Battle was removed, threads about its disappearance slowly began cropping up. We adjusted the Matchmaking algorithm to match players who have DLC with other players who have DLC more often, but we noticed many players saying they still weren’t getting enough DLC to satisfy their map-related cravings. So we’re bringing a premium list back in the form of 6v6 DLC Slayer. This list is being introduced on a probationary status due to the low population previously experienced in Premium Battle.
• Abridged updated to latest version.
The creators, theforceswithin and schmittler 5000, made numerous changes to this map. Here are a few they deemed significant enough to mention:
1. Multi-flag has been improved. The flags now spawn in the front of the base a few feet from the GL (previous PL spawn).
2. A teleporter has been added inside the base that leads up to the two-story (Concussion) towers. This significantly improves movement.
3. The gravity lift to the Falcon has been moved into the base to stop vehicles from getting stuck in a permanent floating state.
4. Kill zones have been overhauled. It is now possible to fly underneath the bridge, and there are no HLG spots that we have found to be a problem.
• 2v2 variants of Solitary and Battle Canyon added to Double Team.
• Grifball early win behavior fixed.
• Zealot, Countdown, and Penance added to Team Snipers.
For more information about the January playlist update, please refer to the 1.4 edition of the Halo Bulletin.
To leave feedback on the January Matchmaking Playlist Update, please visit the Matchmaking section of our forum.
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.
We hope you enjoy our look at Tayari Plaza.
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From Jonny:
Tom sounds exactly like the Halo theme in that place. It was like a cathedral down there!
From Aedelthryd:
This was my surprise Master Chief birthday cake, made by Alison Golden. I thought it was awesome!
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From Hyokin:
Enjoy all the highlights from the HBO Community Customs night! If you haven’t played with the group, I highly recommend it. The games truly bring out everything we love about Halo and bring a fresh experience! Enjoy the highlight video.
HRSotD (short for Halo: Reach Screenshot of the Day) is a daily feature dedicated to the wonders of Halo: Reach screenshots and the artists that capture these amazing images. A variety of shots—all of which are completely unaltered and captured in Halo: Reach’s theater mode—are included for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the varied selection of images, and maybe even find inspiration to make your own!
Author: SadisticSecret
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 Ka Five. Read about his Halo preferences below, then hit his profile to learn why SWAT should be (but isn’t!) his favorite playlist.
Gamertag: Ka Five. Duh? 🙂
Previous or current clan/community: None, but I like stickin’ with my Waypoint buds when I play. My group has grown exponentially since I made this thread, and you all rock so much. <3
Halo games you are currently playing: All of ’em. Whenever I don’t know what to play, I pop in a Halo game. Primarily, though, I’m on Reach.
Favorite map, game type and playlist: Favorite map would have to be Highlands and Breakpoint on Reach. Other Halo games, it would be Chiron TL-34, Beaver Creek, Headlong, Waterworks, Gephyrphobia, Ice Fields, Death Island, Foundation, and Terminal. Game type, CTF and Invasion, easy. Playlist, Invasion. I love fighting Elites as a Spartan, and vice versa.
Least favorite map, game type and playlist: Any Campaign-based map that aren’t the Invasion maps. >_> Game type would be SWAT. Ironically, I’m going to be a police officer and SWAT certified. Playlist is the same.
Halo weapon specialty/preference: Well, I do love my Assault Rifle, SMG, and Spartan Laser! Close quarters and long range lasering.
Halo playing style: Whatever fits the needs of my team at the time. I like supporting my buds, though, and I do love my Armor Lock and Active Camo.
Anything else we should know? I’m 21-years-old and am going to be a police officer. Something I’ve wanted to do my whole life. Anything else you want to know, just ask!
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From ducain23:
Here is another really fun minigame that I think everyone will enjoy. It was created by HI IM CAPS LOCK and is called Tornado Time. Have fun!