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The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

  • Wheatley and 343 Guilty Spark


    Grifball


    From Gubreez:

    I made these to add to all the Wheatley and Spark artwork found on deviantART. Wheatley was made out of felt, and Spark was made out of cardboard and foam. Enjoy!


    Wheatley and 343 Guilty Spark


  • Bang Bang – A Halo 3 Montage

     

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    From SillyGooseGaming:

    Well, I have to say this is one of the most enjoyable montages that I’ve made in awhile. I think because the music is just a little different and the gameplay is beast. I hope you enjoy!


    Bang Bang – A Halo 3 Montage


  • Halo IRL: Nightfall Forklift Glitch


    Halo is a fictional universe. However, sometimes we catch sight of things in real life that remind us of our favorite science fiction video game franchise. This particular series, titled Halo in Real Life, showcases those very moments. Enjoy the subtle Halo references sometimes spotted when out and about in the real world, and if you have a picture you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!

    Halo in Real Life



    As seen and captured by Jarrett


  • Game Fails: A Reasonable Place to Park

     

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    It’s like getting stuck between a rock and a hard place. Just without the hard place….


  • Halo Documentary

    Huh. There’s a passionate group of gamers turned filmmakers who want to show you how Halo has changed the world of gaming, and our culture – and they’ve turned to Kickstarter as a way to make it happen. They need $80,000, and they’ve given themselves just over a month to collect it. Swing by the page and read about the project (they’ve also got a Facebook page and a Twitter feed, though it seems to have been suspended) – see if you think they’re worth tossing some cash to! Remember: Kickstarter projects require full funding before any money is collected; if you pledge some money, and they don’t hit their $80,000 goal, you’re not out a penny. Thanks to CYBRFRK for the heads-up.(Louis Wu 16:44:34 UTC)

  • Grifball Spring League 2012 – Sign-ups and Information


    Grifball


    From TrueFlyingCow:

    The American Grifball League of America (the AGLA) is about to enter its 16th season! The AGLA is a 4v4 competitive Grifball league, with a ten-game regular season, followed by playoffs. Teams may have 4-8 members. Grifball is a very fun Neutral Assault game type played in Halo: Reach; if you haven’t played it yet, you should check out the playlist under the “Community” section where it’s up all the time. If you don’t have a team, you can check out this page, which includes players looking for teams and teams looking for players.

    If you already have a team and are all set to go, you can sign up right now on this page. Sign-ups for this season are currently open and will close at midnight on Saturday, March 24th. You can find more details here. Thanks for stopping by, and hope to see some of y’all on the court!


    Grifball Spring League 2012 – Sign-ups and Information


  • Halo Legends ‘Prototype’ Custom

    Megabloks has posted a pretty cool prototype of a custom figure from Halo Legends – go see! Thanks, ElzarTheBam.(Louis Wu 16:37:09 UTC)

  • The Tyrant Documentaries: Episode 12

    Daniel ‘Tyrant’ Morris let us know that his capture equipment is finally back on track, so he’s ready to start releasing the Halo 3 Legendary guide again – you can hear the details in The Tyrant Documentaries Episode 12.(Louis Wu 16:34:24 UTC)

  • Halo 2 and its Relation to Halo 4

    MaxRealflugel has taken a look at how Halo 4 could benefit from its ancestor, Halo 2. Go give it a read! (Louis Wu 16:29:21 UTC)

  • Winter Contingency LASO – ‘easy’ style

    RC Master also released a new Mythic run (with commentary) of Winter Contingency – this is not a speed run, it’s set up to show you the ‘easiest’ way to complete the level without dying. If you’re in the habit of collecting tricks for beating campaign levels with lots of skulls on, this is worth watching! (Louis Wu 16:22:42 UTC)

  • Drift Circuit – A Halo: Reach Racetrack

     

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    From ducain23:

    This is a really fun battle track-compatible racetrack by CertiifiedNinja, featuring a back flip. Enjoy!


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  • Playtime Season 3 – Release Details and Trailer

    CruelLEGACEY let us know that Playtime Season 3 will begin airing next Tuesday, March 27 – there’s a new trailer to get you pumped up. It’s called Enemy Territory – go watch!(Louis Wu 16:11:54 UTC)

  • A continued look at Reach multiplayer

    RC Master posted another pair of segments in his overall critique of Reach’s Multiplayer offerings – last night, he examined the Living Dead playlist (‘Broken, but still fun‘), and this morning, he posted a look at the Invasion gametype and ways it might get better. Check these out! (Louis Wu 16:04:01 UTC)

  • Halo Waypoint – A Home for Halo Happiness

    It’s been a while since we reported the goodies you can find at Halo Waypoint (other than top stories) – but you shouldn’t miss the cornucopia of Halo gems they turn up. Just on the front page, you’ll find these entries:

    There’s plenty more on subsequent pages… go look!(Louis Wu 18:46:13 UTC)


  • HRSotD: What’s Your Cause?


    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 shotsall of which are completely unaltered and captured in Halo: Reach’s theater modeare included for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the varied selection of images, and maybe even find inspiration to make your own!

    Halo: Reach Screenshot

    Author: SORRY BACKPACK


  • Explains some of the smack-talk, I think…

    I… I don’t know what to say. UK’s The Sun has an article about how terrorists are using first-person shooter online lobbies (including Halo lobbies!) to organize their nefarious plots… I think the take-home message is, if you play Halo, the terrorists win. Thanks, Tha Robbertster (I think). (Louis Wu 17:57:15 UTC)

  • Concept Art for Venerance

    The Lionheart stopped by with some concept art for the Halo-themed Crysis mod Venerance – done by HBO regular TDSpiral. Very cool – take a look!(Louis Wu 17:53:17 UTC)

  • Test Night with a Cartographer: 3.21.12


    Halo: Reach Screenshot


    From AgentPaperCraft:

    Test Night with a Cartographer is a weekly event dedicated to the forgers of Waypoint. Bring your map and your “A” game as we provide professional feedback on your custom content creations. We start at 6pm on Wednesdays, and we test a variety of content throughout the night. The cool thing about this event is you have the possibility of having your content considered for matchmaking through the Community Cartographers, which is a major stepping stone in getting your name out there as a forger. More information can be found here.

    Join us this week as we test 4v4 Slayer and Arena Slayer-type maps!


    Test Night with a Cartographer


  • Wings of Equilibria 1 – A Halo: Reach Machinima

     

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    From The Little Moa:

    This is the first act of the Wings of Equilibria storyline. In this episode, Martin (an ex-shard slave) has escaped from a shard containment facility and is currently on the run from the Crystalliane Armda. He is captured, but then his captors are assaulted by an unknown attack force. Martin seems to evade all signs of danger as if it were pure luck. Or is it?


    Wings of Equilibria 1 – A Halo: Reach Machinima


  • Tattoo Tuesday: Elite Sugar Skull


    Some people show their love for Halo by playing the games. Others get a relevant image permanently placed upon their body. Enjoy this particular example of a Halo-related body modification, and if you have a picture you’d like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!

    Halo Tattoo



    Halo tattoo, as seen on spadezk52’s wife