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The World is Just Awesome

Apr 22, 2012

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The world is an incredible place, and today is the perfect day to honor that. So whether you’ve already seen this video or it’s new to you, take a moment to enjoy the Halo: Reach version of the 2008 Discovery Channel commercial “I Love the World.” And don’t blame me if you can’t get boom-de-ah-da out of your head after watching it. It’s not my fault those lyrics are so catchy, you know!

P.S. Happy Earth Day. 🙂
Weekend Webcomic: A Fistful of Arrows p.10

Apr 22, 2012

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Weekends and webcomics go hand in hand, and there’s no better day to celebrate that relaxing ritual than on Sunday. Today’s
Halo-themed Weekend Webcomic, which chronicles the unknown story of the Spartan named Jun, is brought to you by Levi Hoffmeier. Enjoy this incredible fan-made series, and if you have a comic you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!

by: Levi Hoffmeier
A Meeting with Marty O’Donnell

Apr 22, 2012

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Last summer, during HaloFest, Juan Gonzalez from HaloDestiny sat down with Marty O’Donnell for a 30-minute video interview – it’s full of fun details. If you love Marty’s compositions, and you want to know more about him and how he works… go watch! Thanks, TheOddOne. (Side note: about 18 and a half minutes in, Marty talks about “The Halo 1 Love Theme” – if you’ve never heard it, Marty released it, along with a bunch of other outtakes, back in 2002. The page for these is long gone from Bungie.net – but we archived the pieces for your listening pleasure. And last night, Zeouterlimits found a fan-performed version on YouTube. Go listen to the original – and the tribute!) (Louis Wu 14:23:49 UTC)
Kampy – Halo Reach: Montage 2

Apr 22, 2012

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Kampy has released his second Reach montage (thanks, CyReN) – as anyone who’s watched Kampy montages before might expect, it’s chock-full of sniper madness and copious multikill action, all wrapped up in some really smooth editing. 9 minutes long.(Louis Wu 14:03:25 UTC)
This Spartan Life Episode 7

Apr 21, 2012

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An old friend has returned! This Spartan Life has been quiet for a bit (the last episode came out just under a year ago) – but they’re back with Episode 7! Today’s interview is with Tiffiniy Cheng, co-founder of Fight for the Future, and one of the organizers of the January internet blackout to protest SOPA and PIPA. It’s a fascinating discussion – but Fyb3roptik is not participating, because he’s out hunting Lt. Minderbinder (and trying to stay alive). A little something for everyone! Go watch. It’s not often that Halo machinima is combined with sophisticated political discussion.(Louis Wu 19:50:01 UTC)
Arby ‘n’ the Chief Bytes S01E03: Memeland

Apr 21, 2012

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The Arby ‘n’ the Chief Bytes series continues to take shots at internet annoyances – this time, it’s memes. I think Arby mad. Thanks, Ogan Pavano.(Louis Wu 18:41:54 UTC)
Play Games for Science – Part II

Apr 21, 2012

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Back in February, we mentioned a survey that Goosechecka had created to help with her doctoral dissertation – she collected over 300 responses and is now ready for Phase II! If you participated in the first part, she’s hoping you can stop by for a follow-up survey – once again, there’s a chance to win one of four $60 Amazon.com gift cards! Go help science – again!(Louis Wu 17:23:12 UTC)
Podtacular 283

Apr 21, 2012

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Dust Storm let us know that Podtacular 283 is up now – how does what we’ve learned recently about Halo 4 apply to MLG? Go listen and find out. (Guest host is Bravo, coach for Triggers Down.) (Louis Wu 17:15:21 UTC)
1UP’s Community Halo 4 Preview Debate

Apr 21, 2012

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Eep – missed a tag-team debate between 1UP’s Jose Otero and 1UP community member Benjamin Tate. Part One focused on the campaign, weapons, and Armor Abilities, and was released early this week. Part Two came out yesterday, and looks at the Infinity and Spartan Ops, along with the visuals of the game. Interesting discussion!(Louis Wu 17:02:11 UTC)
Waypoint Weekly Wrap-Up – 4.21.12

Apr 21, 2012

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You’re a busy person, and we have a thing for releasing as much Halo-related content our multi-fingered appendages can handle. That means—assuming you aren’t a speed reading super-soldier—you probably missed a few stories along the way. Not only do we forgive you, but we’ll also happily provide a convenient weekly wrap-up of absolutely everything we covered during the last seven days. Don’t worry about saying thank you. We’d rather you spend that time soaking in the goodness that is this entertaining collection of articles. Off you go!

News
The Halo Bulletin: 4.17.12
343 Sparkast 012 – A Halo 4 Multiplayer-focused Extravaganza
Super Jackpot Weekend: April 20-22
Reach Weekly Challenge – 4.16.12

Halo 4 Coverage
Game Informer: Halo 4’s Changes To Competitive Multiplayer
The New York Times: An Exclusive Interview with Kiki Wolfkill and Josh Holmes
Conan O’Brien’s Halo 4 Voiceover Remote
Game Informer: Spartan Ops – The Bold New Co-Op Of Halo 4
Game Informer: Halo 4 Multiplayer Hands-On Impressions

Videos
AOTCR Pelican – A Halo: Anniversary Trick
The Ghost of Countdown – A Halo: Reach Machinima
LEGO Halo: Reach M45 Tactical Shotgun
Conan O’Brien – A Halo 4 Montage
Out of the Space Area – A Halo: Reach Trick
Gravity = Drag^3 – A Halo: Reach/3/ODST Trick Jumping Montage
Fails of the Weak 83

Fun Stuff
Weekend Webcomic: Epic Twist
Sarge’s Halo 4 Song
Halo 4 Countdown
Friday Caption Fun 48

Community Happenings
Hindsight: ODST – Uplift Reserve
Community Member of the Week: Bashful Brute
Halo: Reach Panoramas – Crash and Burn
Waypoint Community Modcast – Episode 15

Halo: Reach Screenshots
Just One Squeeze – Freakin’ Funny
Millennium Falcon Escape – Fun with Forge
Fluorescent – Simply Amazing
Fails of the Weak, Volume 83

Apr 21, 2012

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This week, there THREE places you can watch the latest Fails of the Weak: you can check it out on AchievementHunter.com or on YouTube (as usual), or even on Halo Waypoint. Take your choice, watch some fails!(Louis Wu 16:06:53 UTC)
RvB Wall, Ep 2

Apr 21, 2012

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Halo Waypoint has a new episode of RvB’s latest miniseries, “Where there’s a Will, there’s a Wall” – Sarge will stop at nothing to get to the other side of that wall. As long as Grif is the nothing he doesn’t have to stop at. Check it out!(Louis Wu 15:58:39 UTC)
crespo2006 – A Halo Reach Birthdaytage

Apr 21, 2012

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Edge let us know about a new Birthdaytage (not sure what that means) from crespo2006, a member of the Halotracker community. It’s short, but there are some fun clips in there! Go watch – it’s just two and half minutes.(Louis Wu 15:55:57 UTC)
The Best Side of Reach

Apr 21, 2012

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Hedgemony participated in last night’s Customs fun – and true to form, released some images that showed off the games in a truly artistic light. Go look! (Louis Wu 15:48:49 UTC)
Mail Sack 14

Apr 21, 2012

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Bungie posted a new Mail Sack last night. As always, it’s a great read – both for the humor and the insight into the minds of the employees who participate. The only bit of Halo-related content is a plea to stop demanding clues about unfound Halo easter eggs. (::sadface::) Go read! (Louis Wu 15:46:57 UTC)
Halo 4 Info – from someone who played

Apr 21, 2012

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A reporter with the Toronto Sun got a chance to play some Halo 4 recently, and hosted a Q&A to share with readers what he learned. Some of the questions are pretty silly – some are not. Go check it out! Thanks, angelkimne.(Louis Wu 15:26:51 UTC)
Halo 4 Montage : Conan : 100% MLG

Apr 21, 2012

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CyReN stopped into NeoGAF with a link to a pretty funny montage. Well… funny if you’re a montage watcher. Go see – it’s really short. (Louis Wu 15:20:39 UTC)
GI Halo 4 Multiplayer Hands-On Impressions

Apr 21, 2012

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Game Informer posted a new video last night, to wrap up theiir week of Halo 4 Multiplayer coverage. It’s basically three staffers discussing the game – there’s very little new info, and it’s presented in a way that might annoy hardcore fans… but if you’re looking for a summary of what they saw, take a look!(Louis Wu 15:19:10 UTC)
Anger, Sadness and Envy Episode 24: Halo Anniversary (Part 2)

Apr 21, 2012

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First of all, many kudos to Cody Miller who did the production and editing on this episode, rescuing it from my hard drive where it had lurked, untouched, since late last year.

Miller, Blackstar and myself pick up where the discussion of Halo Anniversary ended in episode 23.
Mail Sack 14

Apr 20, 2012

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Shoveling out Bungie gossip.