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Reactive Reach
DayandKnightly let us know that he has a new addition to his fantastic ReactiveBias website. The new entry is Part 1 of his look into the book Halo: The Fall of Reach, where he takes a deep dive into the fiction and its connective tissues. Definitely go and check it out! Update: Looks like he’s got a summary of a recent Waypoint Community Modcast up today, as well! (Thanks, CruelLEGACEY.)(GrimBrother One 13:35:07 UTC)
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Podtacular 297: Tying Up Loose Ends
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This week, we tackle some of the little details that slipped through our E3 coverage thanks to last week’s Halo Bulletin. We talk about Smart Glass for a little bit, play your voicemails and read your submissions. Community member New Era808 joined us this week. Enjoy
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Halo 4 Impressions from Naded
Alex Hinkley at Examiner.com has an interview with MLG Pro Naded about what he saw at E3 recently – lots of good observations. Go read! Thanks, CyReN. (Louis Wu 18:52:35 UTC)
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Moving Forward in Halo 4
Kevin Franklin talked to OXM UK about player progression in Halo 4 multiplayer – looks like Skulls as difficulty modifiers are out. Thanks, JuanGGZ. (Louis Wu 16:51:36 UTC)
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John Carmack on Stagnating Game Design
John Carmack doesn’t think more horsepower is necessary for better gameplay in Halo-like games – go read his rationale at OXM UK. Thanks, ElzarTheBam.(Louis Wu 16:49:52 UTC)
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Mega Bloks Warthog Resistance Set Reviewed
Mr.Sci-Fi reviewed the Halo 4 Mega Bloks Warthog Resistance set – looks pretty cool! Go see.(Louis Wu 16:48:39 UTC)
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Halo 4 E3 gameplay cast by u4iX
u4iX casted some Halo 4 E3 gameplay, and interspersed game commentary with general impressions. Definitely worth watching (though the mispronunciation of ‘Elamite’ grated by the end). Thanks, CyReN. (Louis Wu 16:46:33 UTC)
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Requiem Episode 9
HAL0 M4N let us know that Requiem Episode 9 is live – just a couple of minutes long. Go take a look!(Louis Wu 16:44:59 UTC)
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The Tyrant Documentaries 30
The Tyrant got together with some friends and spent an hour in Reach Matchmaking. He calls it Tyrant and the Dream Team vs The World – from watching the first game, I think the name of the team came from the fact that The Tyrant was asleep while playing. (Best quote: “Oh, I almost got a kill!”) Things got better when they got out of the MLG list, and overall they sounded like they had a lot of fun.(Louis Wu 16:42:29 UTC)
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Waypoint gets a major upgrade
Whoa. They did say summer… but I thought it would be later. David Ellis pointed out the all-new Halo Reach File Browser – hawt. Go play!(Louis Wu 19:57:59 UTC)
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Halo 3: The Movie
The Tyrant has released Halo 3: The Movie (a full runthrough of the game, cutscenes and all, in Heroic difficulty) – it’s not a playthrough guide, it’s a cinematic production. It weighs in at just over 5 hours long, and shows off way more weapons than Tyrant normally uses. Check it out!(Louis Wu 19:04:25 UTC)
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Clickable Melting Pots
Frank O’Connor talked to VentureBeat about why the Covenant are in Halo 4, why the focus is back on the Master Chief, and what 343 brings to the table. Good read! Thanks, bs angel.(Louis Wu 17:45:23 UTC)
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Tattoo Tuesday: Spartan Afoot
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 G STAR RAW MAIK
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343 Sparkast 013 – Hot Tubs and Drumsticks
You know what they say about the best laid plans. While we weren’t able to release a Sparkast during E3 as originally intended, we’re back with a two segment show, filled with behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Kicking things off are Frank O’Connor, Kiki Wolfkill, and Josh Homes as they join David Ellis to recap the insane whirlwind of parties, press briefings, and seismic activity of the last few weeks. Also, hopping on the 343 Sparkast for the first time are Halo 4 Systems Designer Matt Findley and Lead Animator Stephen Dyck as they talk about bringing the Promethean enemy class to life in Halo 4.
Below is the usual collection of links to download this episode and subscribe to the 343 Sparkast through your favorite aggregator. As always, thanks for listening. Without all of you, this podcast wouldn’t be possible.
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Recent Halo Titles for Cheap
Morpheus pointed out that the Microsoft Store is currently selling both Halo Anniversary and Halo: Reach for $19.99 each. (Of course, if you don’t want a physical disc, you can pick up Reach for under $15… but that’s a pretty nice price for Anniversary!)(Louis Wu 17:00:20 UTC)
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Play Halo 4 at RTX
Rooster Teeth has announced that Halo 4 will be playable (for the first time for general fans) at RTX on July 7 and 8 – and tickets are still available! Are you anywhere near Austin? If so, you shouldn’t miss this! Update: Halo Waypoint has way, way, WAY more details.(Louis Wu 16:51:48 UTC)
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Change of Scenery Redux – A Halo 3 Machinima
From Pierre:Due to the economic crisis, a soldier is dismissed for budget reasons and she is now looking for the Union representative in order to get her job back.
Editor’s note: Language is mature. Proceed with caution.
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E3 2012 – VentureBeat Interviews Frank O’Connor
E3 was a crazy and chaotic week. Rus McLaughlin managed to work some magic, though, and snag Frank O’Connor just long enough to ask him some questions about Halo 4, the Master Chief, and 343 Industries. Find out what Frank had to say about all of the aforementioned subjects and more by visiting the link below!
E3 2012 – Interview: Frank O’Connor on why 343 Industries changed Halo
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Forge Cafe Halo: Reach Map Spotlight 1 – Deluded
From HT Edge:This map is Deluded by Reaper3bot0. To download the map, go on Reach, click Start, click File Browser, click New Custom Search, click File Share Search, and then type in “Reaper3bot.” Enjoy!
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The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
