First episode of the new season of Master Chief Theater 3000… which might not feature the Master Chief, since it seems to be based on ODST…
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RT: Attention Earth
Today’s comic, while hilarious, should also serve as a public service announcement. If you or anyone you know is this affected by a space movie, please seek help immediately.
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AH: Grabbed and Snatched!
You asked for it, and now you got it. Today brings forth the much asked for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Spec Op: Snatch & Grab.
Geoff and I killed ourselves trying to get through this one, but we finally pulled it off. In the video we show you a couple of techniques we used to get past those large bastards and hit the green smoke. Good luck, you’ll need it.
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Firefightin’ for Haiti
FyreWulff is running a Firefight marathon – except for sleep, he’s going to be playing Firefight, looking to raise money for Haiti. If you want to help, swing by and watch – and donate!(Louis Wu 22:45:36 UTC)
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Master Chief Theater 3000 – Episode 401
Smiley let us know that Master Chief Theater 3000 is back with Season 4 – Episode 1 is now online, and looking at the start of ODST. Check it out!(Louis Wu 22:28:59 UTC)
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Need a month of LIVE? See Halo Report
SpartanL27 stopped in with word of a contest at Halo Report – post a comment on the article and you’re in the running for an Xbox LIVE Gold 1-month card. Easy Peasy!(Louis Wu 22:25:14 UTC)
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New Bungie shirt for Haiti relief – “Be a Hero!â€
On Friday, Bungie put a new shirt in the Store which features the Superintendent on the front saying “<<BE A HERO>>”. The back says “Bungie Fans for quake relief – 2010 Haiti”. To be a hero, just buy this shirt and all Bungie’s profits will be donated to the Red Cross. Also, from now until the end of February all of Bungie’s profits from other Bungie Store purchases will also be donated to the Red Cross.
Have you been eyeing that Marathon hoodie like I have been? Get it now and help out in Haiti! When you get yours take a pic of yourself wearing it and post it in this thread that long-time member Queso Man created in the forums!
Oh yeah, get online and play Halo 3 on Wednesday and change your emblem to match Bungie’s specs for the Red Heart Emblem. Bungie will donate up to $77,000 more on behalf of the players that day.
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Top 10 Xbox Live Indie Games
Today I am going to list my top 10 Xna games. These games are in no specific order.
Number 10, Plucky’s 3d adventure
80 msp (1 dollar)Most of the time in the xna section 3d games suck. But this new release is a very good Super Mario clone. It features 4 worlds with several levels in each. It has some of the best 3d graphics on the XBLIG section and only costs a dollar.
Number 9 ZP2K9
200 msp (1.50)ZP2K9 is a 2d multiplayer sidescroller shooter, which is made by James Silva, the guy that brought us The Dishwasher:Dead Samurai. This was my 1st XBLIG purchase and for good reason. The main reason is the online multiplayer, which is awesome because it has 13 weapons, several maps, and supports 10 people online. Even without anyone online anymore, it is still worth the purchase.
Number 8 Weapon of choice
240 (3.00)Weapon of choice is a 2d sidescroller much like contra. It features 8 characters, tons of levels, and throughout the levels some choice on which way to go. The main attraction for this game is the gameplay. It is very similair to contra but fleshed out. Also the graphics are amazing for an indie game. And it was IGN’s XBLIG of the year last year.
Number 7 I Made A Game With Zombies In It
80 msp (1 dollar)Possibly the most popular XBLIG out there, I made a game with zombies in it made thousands of people realise there are some gems in the Indie Games section. IMGWZ was the first really popular indie game because it featured 4 player dual stick shooting, much like geometry wars, and the most addicting song in a video game that will be in your head for days.
Number 6 Groov
80 msp (1 dollar)Another twin stick shooter, groov has many graphical similarities to geometry wars, but the main attraction is its blend with gameplay and music. Its techno-ish music is driven by gameplay with every shot making a note, and every hit or kill making a different not. If you have a 360 get the trial and listen to the awesome music
Number 5 Pixel Boarder
240 msp (3.00)Much like trials hd, pixel boarder is a physics based 2d game, in which the player controls the character with the analog sticks. It’s awesome art style combines the classic 32 bit graphics with modern 3d graphics, much like rocket riot. Just be warned this game is rediculously hard (Did i spell that right?) and it also lacks global leaderboards, and a track editor.
Number 4 Creed Arena
400 msp (5.00)Coming in at 4 is Creed Arena. This is a 3d game in which you have to shoot and kill numerous amounts of different kinds of monsters or other humans. This is the first 3d shooter on the XBLIG section done right. It has nice lighting effects and nice textures. It also has online multiplayer, and the option to play at a top down perspective.
Number 3 Avatar Golf
400 msp (5.00)I personally don’t like golf, but avatar golf is definately one of the best indie games. It features probably the best 3d graphics, Avatar support, all of the standard online feature including multiplayer, and some good fun.
Simply put it is the best downloadable golf game on any system to date.Number 2 Kodu Game Lab
400 msp (5.00)Possibly the most ambitous and creative game out there, Kodu game lab is only as good as you make it. It is a game making language that is targeted at kids, so its crazy easy to make games. You can make any type of game from a casual puzzle game to a hardcore 1st person shooter. The only flaw I see is you can only share your creations with friends so sad face to that 🙁
Number 1 Colleseum
240 msp (3.00)One of the first Indie games, Colleseum is a cel shaded, 3d action adventure game similair to Too Human. Now I know what your thinking Too human sucked, but Colleseum made the controls better by letting you pull off combos. This isn’t the best game on this list but it is definately worth the purchace.
That concludes my list, but there are a ton more great Indie games that I wish I could have added. But the game I think you should buy no matter what is I made a game with zombies in it. So please comment telling me if you disagree, agree, if you think I suck, or whatever.
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OOOOOONSK
If you want to play a silly Flash game (and maybe save the earth), head on over to NeoGAF, and check out the Oonsk game! (Thanks, Dani. I think.)(Louis Wu 17:21:02 UTC)
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343: Managing the Halo Franchise
Game Informer has an interview with 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor, Josh Holmes, and Bonnie Ross, discussing how the Halo franchise grew into what it is today, and what they hope to accomplish in the future. Go watch! Thanks, 2900d4u.(Louis Wu 17:10:50 UTC)
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Hide, Seek, Snap – Round 4
It took a little longer than we’d planned, but there’s a new image up on the Hide, Seek, Snap page – be the first to reproduce it, and you’ll get a shiny new Sgt. Johnson code in your inbox! Thanks, as always, to AfroRyan.(Louis Wu 17:07:32 UTC)
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Happy birthday, Fezzer!
Hawty McBloggy has a new birthday cake for your visual enjoyment – this one is a SERIOUSLY gooey-looking Xbox 360 with a Halo theme to it. Check it out!(Louis Wu 17:07:05 UTC)
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VZG Halo 3 Music Video Montage
LoneStarGamer let us know that he’s posted a new Halo 3 music video montage (sort of like HMV) – you can watch it at Blip.tv. Clips range from funny to silly – but if there’s something you don’t like, don’t worry, there’ll be something new in 30 seconds.(Louis Wu 17:06:44 UTC)
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Comic Monday
Got a couple of new comics for you today – the newest Grin + Bear It went live on Hawty McBloggy yesterday, and Reclaimer 236 (Crux) is live, according to TTL Demag0gue. Check ’em out!(Louis Wu 17:06:14 UTC)
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AH: Weekly Recap – January 16
Community
–Episode 37 of Respawn Radio
–Achievement Challenge 10 sign ups
Videos
–Alfheims 1-12, Alfheims 13-21, Touch And It Will REALLY Hurt, Record Fanatic (Part 2), Sapientia, Controller of Seas, Naughty Tentacles, Temperantia, Manipulator of Wind, and Lustitia, Giver of Life video guides in Bayonetta
–Tread Not So Softly and Higher & Higher video guide in Bayonetta
–Rock, Paper, Scissors!, DIY PMC, The Truth Is Right Here, Pumpkin Patch, Full Arsenal, Touch Not a Cat but a Glove, and Grenadier video guides in Army of Two: The 40th Day
–Hate Monger and Scavenger video guides in Army of Two: The 40th Day
Achievements
-Added secret achievement for Dragon Age: Origins
-Added achievements for 0 Day: Attack on Earth
-Added achievements for Torchlight
Trophies
-Added trophies for Vancouver 2010 – The Official Video Game
-Added trophies for MAG
-Added trophies for Aliens vs. Predator
-Added trophies for Heavy Weapon
-Added trophies for Catan
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HBO’s taking Sunday off
It’s a quiet day, Halo-wise, and a rather busy one, personally – enjoy the break in your Halo news, we’ll be back tomorrow!(Louis Wu 18:05:49 UTC)
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AH: Army De Dos: Gatos, Grenados y Weaponos
Hey everyone, I hope you are having a good weekend. For those of you lucky folks playing Army of Two: The 40th Day, here are a few videos to help you grab some more achievements.
Up first is Full Arsenal, well…kind of. There are 15 parts scattered around the game, and we’ll show you those locations. You also have to go through every single different moral choice (both ways) and actually purchase every item as well. Good luck!
Up next we find a couple of kitties that we then SHOOT IN THE FACE. Yeah! Kitteh killah!
Last but not least is probably my most morally evil achievement I’ve ever pulled. Woo. Hope you enjoy my lack of a heart.
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AH: Weekly Recap – January 16
Community
–Episode 37 of Respawn Radio
–Achievement Challenge 10 sign ups
Videos
–Alfheims 1-12, Alfheims 13-21, Touch And It Will REALLY Hurt, Record Fanatic (Part 2), Sapientia, Controller of Seas, Naughty Tentacles, Temperantia, Manipulator of Wind, and Lustitia, Giver of Life video guides in Bayonetta
–Tread Not So Softly and Higher & Higher video guide in Bayonetta
–Rock, Paper, Scissors!, DIY PMC, The Truth Is Right Here, Pumpkin Patch, Full Arsenal, Touch Not a Cat but a Glove, and Grenadier video guides in Army of Two: The 40th Day
–Hate Monger and Scavenger video guides in Army of Two: The 40th Day
Achievements
-Added secret achievement for Dragon Age: Origins
-Added achievements for 0 Day: Attack on Earth
-Added achievements for Torchlight
Trophies
-Added trophies for Vancouver 2010 – The Official Video Game
-Added trophies for MAG
-Added trophies for Aliens vs. Predator
-Added trophies for Heavy Weapon
-Added trophies for Catan
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RT: Attention Earth
Today’s comic, while hilarious, should also serve as a public service announcement. If you or anyone you know is this affected by a space movie, please seek help immediately.