Nak3d Eli posted a gameplay vid (with commentary) filmed in the MLG playlist – if you don’t stick your foot into that list, this video can help you see how things are different from vanilla Reach.(Louis Wu 15:45:25 UTC)

We’re late on this one too – but robowski let us know that Post Game Carnage Report 95 is up and ready for listening. Talk includes Halo Anniversary, Glasslands, and A Fistful of Arrows – aand don’t forget about their Doubles Tournament! You’ve got until the 22nd to register. (Louis Wu 15:42:00 UTC)

Today is the 7th anniversary of one of the meatiest Halo resources on the web – Halopedia. Swing by and wish ’em a happy birthday! (Thanks to Nicmavr for the heads-up.) (Louis Wu 15:40:43 UTC)

We didn’t get to this yesterday (I’d promised Thursday and Sunday updates) – apologies… but CaptainTony stopped in with a new deviantART roundup – lots o’ links. Check ’em out!(Louis Wu 15:39:51 UTC)

Only one new piece is available this week in the Fan Fiction section – go read it!(Louis Wu 15:39:04 UTC)

Lurono posted a bunch of pics of Halo weapon replicas, built by Nick Jensen with LEGOs. We mentioned the sniper rifle recently – but the others were new to me (and really impressive). Take a look!(Louis Wu 17:22:27 UTC)

Firestorm12 sent word that War (or War) Issue 18 is online now – it’s rough to be paranoid and alone… (Louis Wu 17:21:50 UTC)

CruelLEGACEY just posted The Fails of Reach – Greatest Hits; it contains his favorite moments across the series. (Louis Wu 17:21:16 UTC)

Cox sent word that Halo Creation (a French site) has posted a nearly complete list of BOBs – the pages are all in French, but Google does a tolerable job of translating, and the pictures are universal. Check it out!(Louis Wu 17:19:55 UTC)

While we’re on the topic of Black Six – he let us know that he’s hosting a LAN in Maryland the weekend after Halo Anniversary is released. He posted this on our forum a few weeks ago – but they’re still looking for more participants. If you’re in the area – read his post, send him a note!(Louis Wu 17:19:29 UTC)

Black Six noticed some new concept art from Isaac Hannaford – Falcony goodness! Go look.(Louis Wu 17:18:55 UTC)

Nak3d Eli posted some highlights of his recent Community Night, as backdrop to a series of announcements. Go watch the video for all the details. (Louis Wu 17:18:19 UTC)

This week’s Halo Bulletin is packed with some appropriate spooky goods, including some awesome Halo-ween pumpkins and some skulls with names. Go and check it out! [Local, too. sigh. -lwu](GrimBrother One 23:45:24 UTC)

The latest Achievement HORSE pits Chris against Jack – hezekiah has links to both AchievementHunter.com and YouTube.(Louis Wu 21:21:22 UTC)

Over at NeoGAF, GhaleonEB wrote a pretty intense critique of Firefight, as it’s currently implemented in Reach. It’s a solid read, and contains not only criticism, but suggestions for future directions. If you play Firefight, it’s worth checking out. (It received a nearly instant response from 343’s David Ellis – it’s wonderful to know that people are listening, even if circumstances don’t immediately allow the sorts of changes Ghaleon is looking for.)(Louis Wu 16:10:45 UTC)

Cracked.com has a feature showing off 26 ads for products that must exist in video games. One of these hits close to home. Thanks, Revenant1988. (Louis Wu 16:10:24 UTC)

Dennis Powers sent word that Chapter Nine of Fearless is now online. Regrouping, replanning – it’s all about alternate approaches. (Louis Wu 16:10:09 UTC)

Looks like Microsoft is planning to host launch parties for Halo Anniversary at its brick-and-mortar stores. There aren’t very many of them (14, actually, spread out across 8 states) – but if there’s one near you, you might want to check it out – multiplayer, snacks, grab bags for the first 100 guests in each store, grunt plushies. Thanks, Sqorck.(Louis Wu 10:56:04 UTC)

GrimBrother One found what might just be the oddest promotional tie-in I’ve seen with the Halo franchise – a Halo pizza. Only in the UK, unfortunately. Check GamePro for details.(Louis Wu 10:47:47 UTC)