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CBS teams up with MLG and Twitch
Looks like CBS Interactive has partnered up with both Major League Gaming and Twitch.TV – this should mean big things for eSports! Thanks, DEEP NNN.(Louis Wu 18:27:37 UTC)
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Introducing the Korny Rendering Service
munky-058 stopped in last night with a very generous offer – he’s willing to help you render film clips that you can no longer render on Bungie.net! Swing by his forum post for full details.(Louis Wu 18:22:56 UTC)
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Breaking In: Alex Loret de Mola
The latest Breaking In article at Bungie.net is Halo-free (as many recent ones have been) – but the spotlight is on Alex Loret de Mola, a new Web Engineer, and his route to his recent success is one that might resonate with a lot of people. (Web engineers are near and dear to my heart, for what should be pretty obvious reasons.) Go read. And if you like what you read, and want to help Bungie take over the world, check their Jobs page.(Louis Wu 18:18:21 UTC)
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It’s All Conceptual, Of Course
Tawpgun stopped by to keep us abreast of some recent developments regarding Cortana’s Random Access Mammory upgrades for Halo 4. A friend of his created this image, which rounds off some figures in order to nip certain rumors in the bud. Take a look and see if you agree!(GrimBrother One 16:41:22 UTC)
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What’s In Store For Playtime?
CruelLEGACEY sent word that episode 4 of his awesome Playtime machinima series is now live. Red and Warren continue to search for the Invaders’ home, but is everything what it seems to be? Check it out both at the Playtime site and over at Halo Waypoint. Go watch!(GrimBrother One 16:10:06 UTC)
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I am Best Friends with Frankie. He is Not Aware of This Friendship.
Also up on Halo Waypoint today is the latest Halo Bulletin! Providing some more details about the launch date announcement as well as the appearance of Team Friki (best thing EVER) on CONAN tonight, it’s an update you shouldn’t miss. I do believe also that since it’s out on Tuesday, bs angel now has a free pass for one of her Thursday-release Bulletins. <3 While Wu toils away making a local version, go enjoy the complicated one! Update: Toiling complete. Local version up.(GrimBrother One 15:45:18 UTC)
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117 Returns on 11-6
Halo Waypoint gave us a special announcement this morning by revealing the launch date of Halo 4! November 6, 2012 will be the call to sickness for Halo fans, as we start a new fight with the Master Chief. In a cool twist, the folks over at Rooster Teeth got involved to help give the announcement. You can catch both of the Red vs Blue announcement shorts (US | International) over at Halo Waypoint. Check them out!(GrimBrother One 15:35:50 UTC)
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Changes to Halo’s competitive multiplayer
Game Informer has posted a new article about Halo 4 – this one contains a video in which Brad Welch (Lead Multiplayer Designer) explains how you’ll be made to feel ‘super’ when you play. There are also some basic details about the ‘Spartan Points’ system – it’s still unclear how they work SPECIFICALLY, but you can get an idea of what 343 is going for. Finally, there’s a look at Armor Abilities and a new gametype. Worthwhile listen! Thanks, TS x Massacre.(Louis Wu 22:10:50 UTC)
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Practical Jumping on Reach Ep 4: MLG Pit v7
Tashi’s got a new Practical Jumps vid – this one focuses on MLG Pit v7. If you play on this map, you should know these jumps. That’s all there is to it.(Louis Wu 22:05:06 UTC)
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Team Coco plus Halo 4 equals…
Hmm… looks like Conan O’Brien will have some Halo news tomorrow! (Thanks, Grizzlei.)(Louis Wu 20:05:03 UTC)
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PlaytimeShow gets a forum
CruelLEGACEY let us know that PlaytimeShow.com has been overhauled – new front page, and a new forum. If you’re interested in machinima, this place wants your input!(Louis Wu 18:08:50 UTC)
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New content at The Spartan Force
gunn3r11 sent word that there’s a new montage on their front page, and a new podcast discussing gender interactions in multiplayer is there as well (no direct link; check the top right corner of the front page). Go explore! (Louis Wu 18:06:44 UTC)
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HRSotD: Just One Squeeze
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: ArchNinja64
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Game Informer: Halo 4’s Changes To Competitive Multiplayer
From Game Informer:This week gameinformer.com is devoted to the changing face of Halo 4’s multiplayer, and we are starting things out by talking about the competitive side of things. You might have heard that 343 Industries is interested in making some changes to the classic Halo formula. We sat down with lead multiplayer designer Brad Welch to talk about the new emphasis on story, customizable loadouts, and the new and updated modes for Halo 4. Watch the video via the link below to learn more about what your competitive multiplayer experience will look like in Halo 4, and stay tuned to the site throughout the week to learn about the new co-op experience called Spartan Ops.
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Community Member of the Week: Bashful Brute
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 Bashful Brute. Read a little more about him below, then hit his profile to find out more about this not so shy fellow!
Gamertag: Bashful Brute (previously ReplacedAnt9).
Origin of gamertag: Xbox LIVE servers…. O.o
Previous or current clan/community: Halo Waypoint, B.net, Yahoo! Answers.
Halo game(s) you are currently playing: Halo 3 and Reach.
Favorite map, game type and playlist: Playlist/Game type – SWAT. Map – Sword Base, Uncaged, and Pinnacle.
Least favorite map, game type and playlist: Map – Most of the Forge maps on Team Slayer (eg: Eden Minor, Kingdom, etc). Playlist/Game type – Grifball.
Preferred control scheme: Recon, non-inverted, 9.
Halo playing style (offense, defense, sniper, driver, etc.): Offense/Sniper in SWAT, Defense in BTB/Team Slayer.
Favorite Halo character: Master Chief Petty Officer of The Navy, John-117. I think he’s a pretty cool guy. eh kills aliens and doesnt afraid of anything.
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The Ghost of Countdown – A Halo: Reach Machinima
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From XDELTAxHALOX:Just Logan encounters a supernatural being in this Hazardous Short. Enjoy!
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Hindsight: ODST – Uplift Reserve
From Forward Unto Dawn:Here you will find an exploration of each of the levels from Halo 3: ODST. Hindsight: ODST is not to be mistaken for a walk through tutorial or gameplay guide; instead you will find a thoughtful tour of a beautifully crafted game and the encounters, easter eggs, and fun found within.
The newest entry covers the outdoor vehicular combat of “Uplift Reserve.”
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AOTCR Pelican – A Halo: Anniversary Trick
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From CMNeir:The team that brought you Halo 2 Tricks, Halo 3 Tricks, and Halo: Reach Tricks present you with Halo: Anniversary Tricks with a new crew of trickers ready to please.
In this episode, we show you how to stay on the Pelican at the beginning of Assault of the Control Room.
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Reach Weekly Challenge – 4.16.12
There are all sorts of things that you should probably do on a daily basis: brush your teeth, change your socks, get a good night’s sleep. Around here, we think that playing Halo is a great addition to that list. In fact, this week’s challenge ensures you not only get your daily Halo dose, but also that you walk away with a tidy sum of credits in the end. Enjoy!
YOUR DAILY DOSE – 20,343cR
Complete all of the Daily Challenges for a given day.
Don’t forget to visit the forums to meet up with other weekly challengers:
Weekly Challenge Thread
The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
