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The latest news about the Halo series of games from Microsoft

  • Requiem for a Scream

    A few days ago, we mentioned HAL0 M4N’s new Zombie-centric Reach machinima project called “Requiem”. He’s just let us know that Episode 2 is now available as well. Go and check it out!(GrimBrother One 18:05:47 UTC)

  • r/Halo 2 – A Halo: Reach Community Montage

     

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    From Alex:

    This is a Halo: Reach community montage from Reddit’s Halo community, edited by Theorix and put together with help from ManWithoutModem. The gameplay is good, featuring clips from a large selection of maps and game types, including a ridiculous spinning ninja on Sanctuary. The editing is very good, showcasing a lot of very creative, well-done cinematography, a ton of spot-on syncing, and a strong flow. Enjoy!

    Editor’s note: Language is mature. Proceed with caution.


    r/Halo 2 – A Halo: Reach Community Montage


  • You Know You Play Too Much Halo When – Part 3


    Sometimes we ask you questions on Twitter. Occasionally you answer. This is one of those times.


    Halo: Reach Screenshot


    Finish this sentence:
    You know you play too much Halo when…



    You’re more concerned about how many credits you have instead of your bank account balance. -@CortanaV

    Every time you go to the doctor, you keep wanting to call her Halsey. -@SithKnightmare

    You play “Sacred Icon Suite 2” when taking off in an airplane. -@CrazedOne1988

    You play four straight hours of Team Slayer in the ranked playlist…as a warm-up. -@WVCW32Bit

    You look at a field or city block and start deciding which game types could be supported and fun to play. -@_Dan_Campbell_

    Your dreams have a Motion Tracker. -@RobMitchells

    You use the term ‘noob combo’ to describe things that are completely unrelated to video games. -@CruelLEGACEY

    You count Jackals in your sleep instead of sheep. -@notoriousJMZ

    Your friends have waypoints above their heads. -@OrangeSodaSmurf

    Your XBL gamercard of recent games are Halo: Reach, ODST, Waypoint, Halo Wars, & Halo 3. -@itsthesoup

    You write hello like Halo. -@GiorgisN

    You start looking for a Halo ring using your observatory’s telescope. -@Cyclonic_Jet

    You pretend your laser pen is the charging beam of your actual Spartan Laser and make the appropriate sounds. -@7Scooch7

    You hear about a pelican, and it doesn’t mean a bird. -@ShannonAla13

    You dream about Master Chief. Not that I do or anything… my friend does… I mean… not that I would ask. -@masterchiefFTW


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  • Halo: Reach – Achievement HORSE #62

     

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    From Rooster Teeth:

    In today’s episode of Achievement HORSE, Geoff faces off against a special guest and they go for the record shortest episode ever!

    All maps are available here.

    Editor’s note: Language is mature. Proceed with caution.


    Halo: Reach – Achievement HORSE #62


  • Powering Up a Fighter Jet

    Halo Waypoint put up their latest Halo Bulletin last night, which features some further information on some of the Halo toys shown off at the NY Toy Fair, as well as some thoughts on Master Chief’s new look. Expanding on that thought was the latest “OHI” feature written by Kenneth Scott, Senior Art Director of Halo 4. Definitely some information worth chewing on, so go and check it out! Also, if you prefer less loading and lighter borders, you can always check out our local version, which Wu magically access the Domain for a moment to convert. Enjoy!(GrimBrother One 15:20:05 UTC)

  • Hey, Let’s Land On a Pixel!

    Thanks as always to hezekiah for letting us know that the 62nd episode of Rooster Teeth’s HORSE but not HORSE is now online, featuring Geoff taking on a special guest in some pretty hilarious challenges. Catch it at the Achievement Hunter site as well as on YouTube. Go watch it!(GrimBrother One 15:02:10 UTC)

  • What About My Pumpkins?!

    munky-058 let us know of an old video recently uploaded by Bungie to their YouTube channel featuring some great behind-the-scenes footage from Myth development. Some hilarious takes from the audio development side of things, and some sweet billiards action! Wait… is that Schooly D?!(GrimBrother One 14:52:17 UTC)


  • HRSotD: Batman


    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: HeroSide


  • It’s The Limber Contingency

    Rethmorx dropped by our forum with a video set in Halo: Reach’s opening level. The video features a pretty odd glitch that might leave you feeling either froggy or crabby. Just go give it a look…(GrimBrother One 19:48:29 UTC)

  • I’m Surprised No One Started a Needler Thread in the Forums

    Halo Waypoint has released information on the February additions to the Halo Avatar collection. Here’s your chance to grab a Brute Stalker helmet as well as an awesome Needler Prop, which packs an amusingly creative loophole. Go and check them out!(GrimBrother One 19:43:45 UTC)

  • Thanks For The Continuing Legacy, Brian

    We start off today’s news on a more emotional note… HBO stalwart mad.max paid us a visit to remind us all that it’s been a staggering nine years ago now since the Halo – and more specifically Bungie – community lost one of its brightest beacons, Brian Morden, or *Ar-Isildur as he was known to many. His post gives a link as well to the Foundation set up in his name. If you were never privileged to meet his acquaintance, you’ll want to check out this link, which will give you a glimpse into this amazing person’s life. If you get a chance, stop by the forums and celebrate his legacy by sharing a story. Leaving readers with a good memory and a big smile has to be the best way to remember such an awesome friend. (GrimBrother One 19:30:34 UTC)

  • Express – A Halo 3/Reach Montage

     

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    From Alex:

    This is a Halo 3/Reach montage from h0lmb0m, edited by himself, entitled “Express.” The gameplay is very good, featuring your traditional Multikills while also featuring your rarer sick single kills and low Multikills. The incredible diversity of this montage keeps it fresh throughout its entirety, and the bloopers/reactions do a fantastic job giving the video a light-hearted, fun atmosphere and conveying the enjoyment that h0lmb0m experienced as he was gathering the footage for this video. The editing is also very good. The syncing and flow are great, and there are some sweet transitions here and there. Overall, there aren’t many videos like this one nowadays, and it’s simply a marvelous experience all around. Enjoy!


    Express – A Halo 3/Reach Montage


  • Halo IRL: Ivory Tower


    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 Brandon


  • Superiorosity SX – A Halo: Reach Racetrack Review

     

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    From ducain23:

    This is one of my favorite SX tracks of all time. It was made by AustinCoop and xxWOMPxx. Enjoy!


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  • The Running Riot Goes Feet First into Helljumper


    The Running Riot Interviews HC Redemption



    From Kete:

    The amount of Halo fan films in production are increasing but there is one that is upon us now. The first episode of Helljumper dropped (yeah, I said it) on the interwebs back in January with much fanfare. Tonight we will premiere Episode 2 before it goes public on YouTube later in the night. Following the premiere will be an interview with our guest of the evening, Helljumper’s Director Dan Wang. An amazing opportunity to chat with the creator of the series right after the episode is released.

    Join us tonight! Green Room promptly at 7:45pm ET. Premiere and interview at 8!


    The Running Riot Goes Feet First into Helljumper


  • In Which Fronk Comes Upon a Lovely Lady

    In a recent unconducted survey, it was found that 87% of HBO members don’t wear pants when reading Hedgemony’s comics. Well may the moon rise on yet another Samurai Fronk masterpiece, as the greatest love-peddler in the southern hemisphere brings us a community-cameo’d Valentine’s Day special edition of our favorite finned fighter. It’s strange. It’s questionable. It’s beautiful. Go and check it out!(GrimBrother One 20:10:04 UTC)

  • bs angel Wants to Help Satisfy Your Co-op Partner

    When it comes Valentine’s Day, 343 Industries’ bs angel doesn’t play around. That’s why she solicited the services of three guys. While most of you have now turned away thinking that this newspost is already finished, those of you who don’t know her very well will be delighted to learn that those talented gentlemen include Frankie, Luke McKay, and TheDrMouse, who all put their talented pens to paper and tablet to bring you some very festive Valentine’s Day E-cards to help you increase your matchmaking odds. Go and check them out!(GrimBrother One 19:55:05 UTC)

  • Nothing To Love About This Deal

    OXM UK recently added another proposal to their “Fair Trade” featurettes, where they muse about trading an iconic XBOX character away to another console in return for one of their own exclusives. On the block today is trading the Master Chief to Nintendo for Mario. Go and see what they thought about the deal, and use this thread by ElzarTheBam (who let us know about this piece of news) to let us know either why you’d turn the trade down, or why you must be nuts!(GrimBrother One 19:38:44 UTC)

  • A Good Day To Look At Adult Toys

    If you are looking for a few new angles to view on the upcoming Halo toy lines from McFarlane Toys, Kotaku has a quick video you might like to give a look. No real new information, but some new views on what’s coming to a toy isle near you!(GrimBrother One 19:35:35 UTC)