Arm the Flag has a new podcast online – discussion topics include how their site got deleted, how cool urk is, and Reach. Go listen! Thanks, urk. You’re cool.(Louis Wu 18:11:24 UTC)

Sean Bradley (you might remember the name; he’s created some amazing Halo universe armor and weapons) has released a ten-minute live-action film with his brother called ‘After the Game’. It’ll give you a bit of an idea of what happens after you turn off your Xbox… (Seems like Master Chief thinks cats are in the Covenant.) There are two versions: the ‘Fanboy Cut’ includes additional footage for gamers, while the ‘Film Fest Cut’ features a different plot and ending. Amazing piece of work! (Lots of little tidbits for long-time Halo fans – and movie fans – in there!) (Louis Wu 16:05:43 UTC)

Just two new pieces in the Fan Fiction section – today – go read ’em!(Louis Wu 16:04:00 UTC)

Brian Gilmore let us know that the Teabag Prevention Team is back with more Halo 3 tips – this time, they’re focusing on Heretic. Swing by to learn how to not suck!(Louis Wu 16:03:23 UTC)

Stuntmutt made good (good? wrong word) use of the One One Se7en Stripmaker to whip up a new forum comic – things you can worry about with respect to the new Player Investment system! (Louis Wu 16:03:02 UTC)

Cody Brigan is setting to work on a Flash-based movie of The Fall of Reach (the book) – a few days ago, he was looking for voice actors, and today, he’s shown off a tiny snippet of footage, so you can see the overall style of the project. Looks promising!(Louis Wu 16:02:24 UTC)

Hedgemony noticed that Halo Bloodlines #4 is now on store shelves – go grab a copy! (Louis Wu 16:02:07 UTC)

ElusiveEagle found a link for a potential source for early Reach Beta access. You have to be a member to get in… but apparently members will be getting access to the beta in April. Hmm…(Louis Wu 16:01:05 UTC)

seraph xxvii stopped in with word of the charity auction he hosted recently (original details are here) – once again, I’m floored by the generosity. (A little saddened that not all the figures sold – but floored by the generosity.)(Louis Wu 16:00:21 UTC)

Pete Cooper dropped in last night with a pic of the MA5C for Operation Chastity… completed. Looks gorgeous! (Louis Wu 15:59:48 UTC)

The Double XP Weekend Playlist this week is Living Dead – get online and kill yourself some zombies! Update: the full playlist breakdown is up on Bungie.net now.(Louis Wu 21:05:03 UTC)

dCon V found a superb deal on a Halo 3 Steel Spartan ArtFX 12″ Statue – use the link and code, and you can have one of these puppies for $47, shipped. This is less than half of what they used to cost.(Louis Wu 20:55:16 UTC)

This weekend will see two separate podcasts broadcasting live – The Running Riot will be at PAX East, with a show kicking off at 10 am EST, while Zoxin It Up! LIVE will be taking place 12 hours later, at 10pm EST. Thanks to Bungie’s Comm Chatter for the reminder on both of these! (Louis Wu 20:54:28 UTC)