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I’m Glad Cane Was Able to Go
CaneCutter wanted to share some of the awesome experience he had with some friends and HBO members at the recent RTX12 convention. Wish I could have been there!(GrimBrother One 15:14:48 UTC)
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Podtacular 299.1: Halo 4 Forge
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We’re back a little earlier than expected because of some pretty sweet info that came out during RTX. We got our first glimpse of Halo 4 Forge and all of the extra features they were willing to reveal. Many of the things presented are features that will make forging maps that much easier. We have object highlighting, duplication, locking, magnets, and player trait zones to feast our appetites with on the new forge system. There are also three Forge dedicated maps shipping with the game: each with their own texture pallets and styles (here’s hoping to a human and covenant theme). There’s also rumor of a Halo 2 Anniversary edition in the works, but would we really want that? Enjoy
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Silentium Cover Unveiled
Halo Waypoint has a press release announcing the release date and cover for Greg Bear’s third novel in his Forerunner Saga trilogy, Silentium. Awesome!(Louis Wu 18:22:58 UTC)
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IGN Goes Behind the Scenes of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
From IGN:IGN visits the set in Vancouver, BC to see the making of the Halo live action series, Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. See the first behind-the-scenes footage and production stills here.
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Halo IRL: Mongoose Alarm
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 NiCuZn
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SeaNanners’ Halo 4 Multiplayer Gameplay
From BravoMLG:I was pumped to explain some of Halo 4’s new features to SeaNanners in his latest vid. Watch him beat everyone!
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German Screenshot Contest
Legend, from Halo Base, sent word that there’s a new screenshot contest for German-speaking Halo fans (from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland only, apparently) detailed on their website. Submit a cool shot by July 17, maybe win cool schwag. Check it out! (Louis Wu 17:07:57 UTC)
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The 3rd Annual Halo Gaming Marathon Raising Money for Special Effect
From Dan Bragg:
A team of avid Halo fans will be striving to raise as much money as possible for the Special Effect Charity in a multi-day online gaming event, as they work through the entirety of the Halo game series, all streamed, live.
Special Effect is a charity that is dedicated to helping disabled people enjoy gaming in a way that would not be possible without their support. Altering, developing, and adapting games aids people in hospitals, hospices, special schools and more to enhance their quality of life using technology.
“We’re dedicated to using technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.”
Haloathon is a battle of stamina as a group of gamers attempt to complete the campaigns of the six Halo games in the console series back-to-back. Every second of the event will be streamed live from 7pm BST on the event website at www.haloathon.com.
Viewers can expect to be entertained by not just the gameplay, but also games, competitions, and huge giveaways throughout the event. Haloathon is very focused on making viewer interaction a big part of the fundraiser.
Donations will be made by the viewers through the website, which will go directly to Special Effect. This will contribute towards extending the runtime of the event and qualify the donators for raffles, rewards and other surprise bonuses.
A limited edition, signed and sealed copy of Halo 2 will kick off the run-up to the event this Tuesday at 10pm in the form of an eBay charity auction, with 100% of the proceeds going to Special Effect. This very special collector’s item was donated to the team by Vic DeLeon, a level design artist at 343 Industries, and is signed by the Bungie staff who worked on the game, some of whom are now working on Halo 4. The auction will end during Day 2 of the live event going to the highest bidder.
For more information, please visit www.haloathon.com.
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The Halo Council’s Top 5 Halo Plays 5
From The Halo Council:This is Episode 5 of The Halo Council’s Top 5 Halo Plays series, hosted by u4iX. Enjoy!
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Halo: Team Noble
Hmm. Shadders noticed another fan-driven movie Kickstarter project… they’re ambitious. VERY ambitious. Halo: Team Noble is looking to raise half a million dollars in the next month – you can watch their video to see why they think they need that much. I guess if you’re gonna go, go big.(Louis Wu 14:13:52 UTC)
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The History of Halo (according to IGN)
IGN has posted a new History of Halo article. I guess it’s that time again. Thanks, nillapuddin.(Louis Wu 14:09:58 UTC)
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Jada Warthog – it’s beautiful!
We’ve mentioned the Jada Toys Warthog coming later this year – but now there’s a video showing it off. Awesome! Thanks, ElzarTheBam. (Louis Wu 14:05:41 UTC)
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Signed Halo 2 to raise money for SpecialEffect
NeoGAF member KraZidave noticed a signed (by Bungie) and sealed Limited Edition Halo 2 being auctioned off for charity in Great Britain – jump in!(Louis Wu 14:02:56 UTC)
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IGN Previews Forward Unto Dawn
If you are looking for a particularly awesome way to start your morning, look no further than IGN’s Behind the Scenes Preview of the new live-action Halo film project Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. It’s a great overview of what’s going on with this project, as well as some insight from cast and crew. Don’t miss it! I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more from this in the coming days and weeks. Update: More information here (thanks, Elzar).(GrimBrother One 13:09:19 UTC)
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New Duds For Your Little Buds
New items have been added to the Halo Avatar Collection on the XBL Marketplace, some of which you can check out here. Some new tops and props for your Avatar’s amusement; check them out! Thanks to nillapuddin for letting us know. Update: Here’s a short (1 minute) vid showing all 6 items.(GrimBrother One 13:06:50 UTC)
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I’ve Been Called Something of a Smart Glass too
Though we’ve seen the breadcrumbs already, with bits shown at E3, Microsoft’s Don Mattrick recently confirmed that Halo 4 will “work with Surface” in some undisclosed way. Surface if you are unfamiliar is MS’ new upcoming tablet platform. Will be interesting to see further word on how Halo 4 will come into play!(GrimBrother One 12:59:11 UTC)
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It’s John Howard, so I guess it makes sense.
Whoa – you learn something new every day. Did you know that Shadowrun was prototyped in the Halo engine? I didn’t. Thanks, u4iX.(Louis Wu 19:36:16 UTC)
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HRSotD: Iron Grunt
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: RazorGunkr
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Tattoo Tuesday: A Legendary Halo Tattoo
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 Slyck22 and done by the_wolfman13
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Frozen Star – A Fan-made Halo Trailer
From Tymes Rhymes:I made a Halo fan trailer using cutscenes from past Halo games, set to a simple yet beautiful song that sets a sort of “grand” scale mood. The trailer primarily focuses on the Master Chief and what he has done to get where he is. Enjoy!
The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
