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PGCR 145
Robowski let us know that the newest Post Game Carnage Report takes a look at the insanity of the Infinity Challenge – sounds like fun! Go listen. Update: Oops, the actual audio file didn’t get posted until quite a bit later. If you visited when this post was first written, swing back and visit again! (Louis Wu 20:48:57 UTC)
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A ginormous vehicle
This article in the LA Times is a fascinating look at the Warthog that 343 commissioned from marketing company Antenna. Stop by for behind-the-scenes details, a great photogallery, and the tantalizing tidbit that “buyers with deep pockets may even be able to take home a version of their own”… whoa. Thanks to BS Angel for highlighting this on Waypoint.(Louis Wu 20:32:13 UTC)
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Bet you can’t drink it.
We’ve run across The Drunken Moogle before, with respect to Halo… a website helping geeks connect with booze? Sign us up. The Tyrant sent us a link that pointed to the Cortana – a Halo cocktail containing Blue Curaçao, Alizé Bleu Passion, and UV Blue Vodka. Rampancy awaits! Update: While you’re there, check out the Master Chief (Midori, Jack Daniels, Jager) and the Master Chief Mojito (Bacardi and Mountain Dew).(Louis Wu 20:12:52 UTC)
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Halo 4 artworks. 2011.
Sparth released another pair of concept pieces created during Halo 4’s development – swing by his Tumblr to see ’em. Thanks, TheOddOne. (Louis Wu 20:01:58 UTC)
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Halo 4 Character Reference Shots
FyreWulff continues to snap useful screens from the Halo 4 campaign – swing by this post to see galleries of various in-game characters, useful as reference shots. (Louis Wu 19:59:50 UTC)
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Dust and Echoes Ep 30
Woaf sent word that the Dust and Echoes podcast has risen from its slumber with a new episode – this one looks forward to the future of Halo (at least this year’s worth). Go listen!(Louis Wu 19:55:18 UTC)
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Warthog Goes from Pixels to Reality
If you’re anything like me, your dreams are full of Spartan super-soldiers and their larger-than-life rides. If the latter sounds familiar, check out LA Times automotive writer David Undercoffler’s thoughts on our recently commissioned Warthog, which stands (er, rolls?) almost 8 feet tall, more than 8 feet wide and more than 17 feet long. Yes, it comes with a turret. No, it’s not real. You can’t have everything, you know…
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Halo Respawn 1 – A Live-action Halo Web Series
From freakinrad:Newb, in a frantic attempt to kill and not be killed, finds himself spiraling into some unknown interdimensional halfway point between life and rebirth. In other words, the “break room” in between the time you die and come back where Halo Spartans go to socialize when not hard at work. There he meets Otto and Ted, who break the news of the truth to him in this ode to the ’90’s sitcom netherworld.
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The Chronicles of ODS Steve #91
From DeepCee:ODS Steve. The man. The legend. The hero that knows no fear. Join him and Delta Squad for their comical adventures as they valiantly attempt to drop into enemy territory to take the fight straight to the Covenant. This week, we find out what exactly happens when the Covenant leave Grunts in charge…
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Using Vehicle Pads as Buttons – A Halo 4 Tutorial
From petetehduck:Check out this tutorial that shows you how to use vehicle pads as buttons in Halo 4!
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Podtacular 337
Dust Storm sent word that Podtacular 337 is available for your listening pleasure. Discussion ranges from the first Halo Bulletin of 2013 to upcoming Matchmaking changes. Fill your aural cavities! (Louis Wu 20:37:54 UTC)
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The Making of the Master Chief Bobblehead
From halo.bungie.org:Wired posted a fun little piece on the making of the Master Chief Bobblehead – who knew so much went into one of these?
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Halo Medals in Spartan Ops – A Halo 4 Machinima
From HT Edge:Crespo2006 creates a unique series of videos which utilizes Halo medals in a variety of different games. This one features them in a Halo 4 Spartan Ops cutscene!
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Cute and small is not as simple as you might think
Wired posted a fun little piece on the making of the Master Chief Bobblehead – who knew so much went into one of these? Thanks, ShortBizzle.(Louis Wu 16:52:57 UTC)
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Halo-style Helmet Model
Over at NeoGAF, Computron pointed out a pretty nice high-polygon Halo 4-style helmet you can study from any angle, at Sketchfab. Shiny! (Louis Wu 16:51:12 UTC)
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Halo 4 Didact Desktop Wallpaper
Firestream was inspired by some pics of the Didact posted recently by FyreWulff – the result was a pretty slick piece of Wallpaper for your computer! Grab a copy. (Louis Wu 16:50:48 UTC)
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Getting out of Ragnarok
Nak3d Eli continues his video series of ‘Halo 4 Hiding Spots’ – Episode 2 shows off some pretty disturbing problems with Ragnarok. I’m front-paging this for the same reason Eli compiled his list – because until these holes are fixed, it’s pretty important that EVERYONE know about them. (Here’s hoping they get fixed soon.) Thanks, Cardo 8 ATL. (Louis Wu 16:47:39 UTC)
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Halo 4 Ship Design Concept
Sparth recently posted a piece of concept art, showing off a UNSC ship design originally created in 2010 as part of Halo 4’s pre-production buildup. Funky! Thanks, Moa.(Louis Wu 16:44:13 UTC)
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Top 10 Halo 4 Grifball Screenshots of December 2012
From oObex:Hello, Grifballers and fans of Grifball. I have my list of the Top 10 Halo 4 Grifball Screenshots of December 2012! If you want to be considered for a future Top 10 spotlight, please check out this thread and submit your screenshots.
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