Avcracy stopped in this weekend with word of Episode 3 of ‘The Delicate Heart of a Spartan’, a machinima series from Firelight Studios. Language is definitely NSFW. Check it out! (Louis Wu 15:28:44 UTC)

Black Six was kind enough to let us know that there is a new update to the Isaac Hannaford blog. This one looks at the UNSC Trooper tech. Give it a look!(GrimBrother One 20:25:06 UTC)

While TECJ0001 was up late waiting for many humans to potentially take the Great Journey, he decided to amuse himself with the opening episode of the new Arby ‘N The Chief: Hypermail. I would try to explain it, but… yeah… Anyway, go watch!(GrimBrother One 19:00:47 UTC)

Check out Waypoint today for a video piece on the Covenant. Always great to see more story stuff!(GrimBrother One 17:55:05 UTC)

So, it begins. Click here to see folks comment and tweet about our last HALO lanparty, All’s Well That End’s – OUCH!. Currently underway and with over 20 ppl attending, this is a shindig like no other (with both pros and cons!) No pics yet, but we’re gonna work on sending some webcam pics as the day progresses. The hashtag we’re using on twitter is #awolan. (Ding 14:58:42 UTC)

For those of you following the awesome The Mona Lisa motion comic from 343i, Episode 5 is up on Waypoint. As always, you can also catch it on your console for full big-screen glory. Go and check it out!(GrimBrother One 13:06:45 UTC)

NsU Soldier shows us what it takes to slay a methane demon. Awesome stuff!(GrimBrother One 12:53:14 UTC)

Is there a better way to start off your weekend than a video full of fails? Have you ever seen a monkey knife fight in international waters? There’s no comparison. But I guess this will do. Thanks, Sparkypinball, for letting us know! (Hitmonchan 00:06:31 UTC)

Dani steps down on a high note in his final Bungled Weekly Update. There’s some fantastic stuff in here, including the tentative June Matchmaking updates, two Blame Ghaleons, a shoutout to the Halo Community Tournament and a recap of “Destiny.” I hear the guy who broke that story is amazingly cute AND humble. I hope these continue if the Weekly Update goes kaput. Give it a read! (Hitmonchan 00:03:27 UTC)

CaptainTony let us know the second part of Bungie’s glorious ping-pong rematch against Penny Arcade is online. Everybody look for clues! Haha. Go watch!(Hitmonchan 17:23:15 UTC)

Yesterday, we mentioned a Hedgemony tribute to Halo environment art – he’s expanded it, and given it a home now. Swing by for all the details!(Louis Wu 14:55:29 UTC)

Myyke’s back with another week’s worth of Halo PC Nameplates – erm, Halo PC serial codes (which you can use to GET a Halo PC Nameplate on Bungie.net). As a bonus, he’s also got a Defiant Map Pack code to give away. Read his post for full details, including what you need to do to be in the running for any of the prizes. You’ve got until next Thursday – don’t leave it ’til the last minute!(Louis Wu 14:53:19 UTC)

A couple of days ago, we mentioned a video project showing off a Covenant glassing event; feedback from the thread on our forum was incorporated by the creator, and a final version was created. Thanks to INSANEdrive for bringing it to us.(Louis Wu 14:50:11 UTC)

Cody Miller wants to see you beat Reach quickly… and he’s willing to pay you for it. He’s put up $150 US for the first person to beat Reach on Legendary in one sitting, without dying, in under 3 hours. (Read his post, and followups in the thread, for full details; it would be terrible to miss some of the requirements and lose out on the prize!)(Louis Wu 14:49:30 UTC)

Hedgemony posted a few single panels showing off artwork for the upcoming Romeo comic. Gorgeous! Update: These images are from his recent Romeo Prelude comic, not the upcoming One Shot.(Louis Wu 14:45:54 UTC)

Subtank stopped by yesterday with word that Project Lumoria (a Halo: Custom Edition mod) had updated their single-player map… and MatthewDratt, a member of the TM Mapping Team (the group behind this project), followed up with a download link from Lumoria’s own website (along with a new trailer for the project showing off the improvements). Check it out!(Louis Wu 14:45:27 UTC)

Sgt Hartsock let us know about a news piece from back in March on a Sacramento TV channel – it focuses on a boy with muscular dystrophy, and how Halo: Reach is helping him improve his life. While the story is still up on their website, the video seems to be offline. Never fear, though – Sgt Hartsock recorded it off the screen.(Louis Wu 14:42:42 UTC)

Just two new pieces available for your reading pleasure in the Fan Fiction section this week – go check ’em out!(Louis Wu 14:41:47 UTC)