The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
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From Physics Remastered:
Physics Remastered is back with a new video. I know we’ve done some pretty amazing glitches, but this one takes the cake. I was finally able to get into the Rec Room on Crow’s Nest. This is, without a doubt, the coolest room in Halo 3 I’ve been in, and the video I made for it can teach you how to get in there, too. Enjoy!
A Joystiq story today appears to reveal rather more information about Bungie’s upcoming projects than fans are used to hearing during a quiet period. Aside from a few seconds of music and video, the term “Destiny” was about all we knew. Now, a document purporting to be the a publishing and development agreement between Bungie and Activision has leaked onto the internet, specifying not just one or two or three but four “sci-fantasy action shooter” games referred to by the term “Destiny” but also allows for Bungie do dedicate a small portion of its resources for the development of a game called… Marathon.
A post at Bungie.net, while short on details, would seem to confirm that the agreement is legitimate.
It appears as if Bungie retains the ownership of the new IP, although Activision will get ownership if Bungie fails to ship the first game, and if Activision terminates the agreement after the first game ships, it will retain an exclusive, royalty-bearing non-transferable license to the property.
UPDATE: According to Gamasutra, the agreement’s disclosure was not actually a leak, but rather a result of the ongoing litigation between Activision and the originators of the Call of Duty franchise.
UPDATE: Other stories on this at Edge and The Escapist.
UPDATE: Dean Takahashi at Venture Beat has written an analysis piece that suggests that the contract will be tough for Bungie to fulfill.
UPDATE: Develop has a detailed article that lists most of the important points in the agreement, and breaks them down in terms of what they mean for Bungie and Destiny.
Author: Cisco M602
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From Daedalos42:
This is a Minecraft map I made, with the help of a couple of friends. It is a remake of Damnation from Halo: Combat Evolved, or Penance from Halo: Reach. I tried to build it to scale (I had Halo Custom Edition open in another window just so I could check). There are a few differences, such as Glowstone spread across the map for lighting and only one waterfall, which is more of a fountain than anything. The Pipe Room isn’t as well-made as I would have liked, but it works.
Feel free to use this map however you’d like. There’s a download link in the video description!
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 Lehnaru. Read a little more about him below, then hit his profile to learn about his love for Halo Wars! I mean, Halo 2…
Gamertag: Lehnaru.
Previous or current clan/community: Halopedia.
Favorite Halo game: Halo 2!
Halo weapon specialty/preference: Mid-range.
Halo playing style (offense, defense, sniper, driver, etc.): Offensive.
Anything else we should know? I love Halo 2 because as a standalone game, it definitely holds its own. The gameplay feels so smooth, the storyline is brilliant, the music is beautiful, and the environments are breathtaking. It’s just such a great game.
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From CrimsonPandaStudios:
OweMeOne Kenobi presents Bad Town, a Halo 3 Goosetage. Enjoy!
From @andrewstwrt:
This is a Halo 4 countdown clock I made, with a clean design and background. Hope you like it!
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From airguitar901:
Witness presents Anniversary, a Halo: Anniversary montage starring tG Olvii. Enjoy!
After a few glorious weeks of sunshine, it’s a dreary rainy day here in Seattle. And after a few weeks of Multiplayer and Campaign, it’s Firefight time here on your Weekly Challenge. No correlation, of course. But if you find yourself stuck indoors because your local weather system did not get the memo about it nearly being summer, why not grab a few friends and play some Halo! Get comfy on your couch, grab a cool beverage, and settle in for:
RIDE THE WAVE – 15,000cR
Complete 200 Waves in Firefight Matchmaking.
Two hundred waves could take some time! Recruit new friends by visiting the Weekly Challenge Thread.