Forward Unto Dawn has released their second podcast – it’s focused on Glasslands. (In fact, it could be subtitled ‘The Bash Halsey Edition’.) There are also chances to win free goodies – read the newspost for full details!(Louis Wu 17:02:26 UTC)

Dennis Powers sent word that Fearless Chapter Seventeen is now online – the rescue continues. Will they make it out?(Louis Wu 17:00:20 UTC)

DaFrontlineTrooper whipped out a Grenade Launcher prop recently – check out the video in robofin117’s post. Looks nice!(Louis Wu 20:53:47 UTC)

Aww… this went live over the weekend on Halo Waypoint, but I missed it. Adorable!(Louis Wu 16:17:58 UTC)

Jillybean was mean to me. (Check the original link for the full pic – click on the artist’s name.)(Louis Wu 15:52:39 UTC)

Morpheus let us know that it’s been almost a year since the last word of his Communitage, so it’s time for another update. There’s a new teaser online – mellow music, frenetic cuts. Release by… 2017?(Louis Wu 15:51:50 UTC)

Higuy, from the Lumoria Team, sent word that they’ve got new gameplay footage from Episode Two. Looks like fun!(Louis Wu 19:17:31 UTC)

Dogiojoe pointed out a page devoted to easter eggs in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Scroll down to ‘Master Chief in Star Wars!’ for a Halo(ish) reference!(Louis Wu 19:13:41 UTC)

Rockslider has not yet found the end of the Fun Rainbow on Winter Contingency – he managed to get himself a THIRD Falcon after the Evac Zone battle. Amazing.(Louis Wu 19:03:43 UTC)

pete_the_duck reminded folks that today is the last day to send in an audition for his Last Forger Standing show – check his site for full details!(Louis Wu 19:01:49 UTC)

JIMBOTHY stopped in with word of a preview for his upcoming project, The Unhuman Complex. Loved the production values! Go watch. (Louis Wu 18:56:10 UTC)

We missed this a few days ago when it went live – but Dax01 pointed it out on GAF this weekend. Rage Quit took on Halo: Reach on LASO in the most recent episode – Michael definitely keeps this one NSFW with his language, but I was amused. Go watch. (Louis Wu 18:54:21 UTC)

Over at NeoGAF, Ken whipped up a fantastic Christmas-themed sketch that I’m still struggling to turn into cornershots. Enjoy. (Louis Wu 18:50:57 UTC)

Slightly Live put together a page for fans – translation can be done with the same key that gets you through the Terminals. <3 to the community!(Louis Wu 18:47:02 UTC)

Once again, we have a new Christmas Comic for you, from Stuntmutt… and a day of rest. See you all on Monday!

I totally missed this when it came in on Thursday – but luckily, there are still 4 days left. invisiblecatfish sent word that he’d found some Halo Mylar prints on eBay – these don’t come up very often! There’s a Halo 2 Chief, one of Eddie Smith’s Halo 2 ‘Scarab Assault’ prints, and a Halo 3 ‘Ark Storm’ (I missed this one when it came out originally). Bids end Wednesday, around 7:30pm PST (see the auction pages for exact timing) – starting bids are $100 (for Scarab Assault) and $125 (for the Chief and Ark Storm, each). (Louis Wu 20:08:23 UTC)

The first piece of the Arby ‘n’ the Chief 2011 Christmas Special is online now – I feel sorry for Arby.(Louis Wu 20:03:12 UTC)

Frankie stopped in to wish HBO a great upcoming week – and to remind us that an excerpt of Greg Bear’s Primordium will be posted at Halo Waypoint on Wednesday. Nice!(Louis Wu 20:01:48 UTC)