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Arby ‘n’ the Chief Bytes – Day One Cookies
Arby ‘n’ the Chief Bytes takes a look at the concept Day One DLC – how badly do you want a cookie? Thanks, Ogan Panavo.(Louis Wu 19:32:19 UTC)
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Drunken Halo Live – Tonight
Justin Bryce sent word that there would be a live broadcast of the Drunken Halo podcast tonight, April 15, at 8pm Central Time. Swing by and participate!(Louis Wu 17:33:54 UTC)
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Weekend Webcomic: Epic Twist
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 features an alternative ending for one video game in particular, is brought to you by DairyBoyComics—a series that features a “taco-snacking, classroom-slacking” Halo fan. Enjoy this take on an epic twist, and if you have a comic you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!
by: DairyBoyComics
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Our Favorite Blue Lady Will Sound the Same
I’m pretty sure we knew this already, but just in case… Jeff Steitzer recently confirmed that Jen Taylor is returning to her role as Cortana in Halo 4. (It’s the same thread on Facebook as we mentioned last week; again, if you don’t have a Facebook account, here’s a screenshot of the discussion.) Thanks, Der Flatulator.(Louis Wu 14:36:38 UTC)
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MLG Anaheim 2011: Championship
This week, Halo Waypoint’s pro offering is the Championship Finals Match from Anaheim 2011 – Status Quo vs Instinct. Four games, lots of amazing moments. Go watch!(Louis Wu 14:33:49 UTC)
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Ballin’
Hedgemony stopped in with a pair of panos – they made me smile. Go look.(Louis Wu 14:32:05 UTC)
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The Ghost of Countdown
Armadsyth let us know about a new machinima short from Hazardous Entertainment – it’s called The Ghost of Countdown, and I gotta say, I was getting a serious Albert Brooks vibe from the ghost. Go watch!(Louis Wu 14:31:00 UTC)
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Easy Does It 2: The… something
Morpheus is kicking off a new Easy Does It contest – play Halo 3, ODST, and/or Reach on Easy mode, with campaign scoring on, and you’re in the running for a bunch of prizes. Read his post for full details.(Louis Wu 14:28:41 UTC)
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Review – Halo: Glasslands
Geeks of Doom have a review of Halo: Glasslands online – if you haven’t read it yet, go see what they thought!(Louis Wu 14:26:29 UTC)
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Fan Fiction Fri -erm, Sunday
We went so many weeks without a Fan Fiction submission that I actually forgot to check the queue on Friday. Two new items are online now – go read ’em!(Louis Wu 14:25:03 UTC)
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Huge Reach Banner for Sale
Nevan stopped by to announce he’s selling a large (10′ x 6′) Halo Reach banner (it once hung in Walmart), because it won’t fit in his new apartment. Swing by eBay and bid!(Louis Wu 14:23:05 UTC)
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I Am 100 Percent Certain It’s A Wall
Today Halo Waypoint released the first episode in a new Red vs Blue miniseries, “Where There’s a Will There’s a Wall“. Sarge discovers something hidden in plain sight, and the Blues want to play with their package. Go and check it out!(GrimBrother One 13:40:11 UTC)
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Official Press Release Neil Davidge on Halo 4
bs angel had a pretty busy week, so we only got the official press release announcing Neil Davidge as the Halo 4 composer last night – but we’ve posted it in our Miscellaneous section for posterity. If you’ve been following news all week, there will be nothing new for you here – but if you’ve been busy, too, this can give you a nice overview of who the man is, and why the Halo franchise is lucky to have him. (Louis Wu 13:03:24 UTC)
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Laughter and Burps… and Spartans?
Looks like the Rooster Teeth crew are out in Seattle for some early hands-on experience with SOMETHING Halo-related… can you guess what? Thanks, The Robbertster.(Louis Wu 13:02:07 UTC)
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He’s a Lot More Use To Us Now, That’s For Sure!
nillapuddin let us know the GameInformer put up a new article stub in their Halo 4 Hub yesterday, this one focusing on Creative Director Josh Holmes. Also, there is a bonus video on GI’s YouTube channel where Josh talks about his first big opportunity in the game industry… and how it was almost his last. Funny watch. Definitely go and check them out!(GrimBrother One 12:59:59 UTC)
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That needler ROCKS.
Tex stopped in last night with news of a really cool chainmaille Grunt. (I wanted to know more about chainmaille, the artform of weaving metal – there’s a lot out there, so be sure you’ve got time if you start googling!) This guy is adorable.(Louis Wu 12:58:39 UTC)
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Hindsight: ODST – Uplift Reserve
Forward Unto Dawn has a new Hindsight: ODST article – this one walks you through Uplift Reserve. Text plus pictures (LOTS of pictures) will bring you back to that level, and you might just find tidbits you missed when you played! Thanks, davidfuchs.(Louis Wu 12:52:02 UTC)
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A look at TFoR comics
Hedgemony posted some interesting information in our forum regarding the Fall of Reach comics – sales numbers, release philosophy, and what might have been done better (in his opinion). I found it a worthwhile read! (Louis Wu 12:50:14 UTC)
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Riding a Couple of Weak New HORSES
Thanks to hezekiah for pointing out that a couple of new Rooster Teeth staples are now available in their newest form. Make sure you check out Episode 82 of Fails of the Weak (Achievement Hunter | YouTube) and Achievement HORSE #70 (Achievement Hunter | YouTube). Every click contains a hundred laughs… start clicking!(GrimBrother One 12:42:56 UTC)
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From News Sleuth to Dungeon Defender
Yesterday a new article was posted at the GBO blog. I had a chance to chat for a little bit with Josh Isom (Hitmonchan107) about how he made it into the game industry, some of his favorite Halo community moments, Duck Tales, and more. It’s a fun look at an awesome community member who’s made his way into the industry proper. Go and give it a a look!(GrimBrother One 12:37:39 UTC)
The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft
