Machinima uploaded three new Halo videos on Monday:

• “Reach’s Last Day,” created by soFallenfilms, is a “Cloverfield”-style documentary about an alien structure on Reach. Pretty interesting!
• “Frostbite: Chapter One,” directed by Ty Coker of Blood-Chain Productions, is set in 2347, when according to this series, the sun begins to burn out. Interesting script, although the voice acting could use some work.
• “Videogames Suck” is a video from AxeInfection that pokes fun at game companies. The title says it’s a Reach machinima, but it’s actually made in Halo 3. There’s also a bit of foul language.

Give ’em a watch! (Hitmonchan107 05:08:52 UTC)

CruelLEGACEY Productions is at it again with a new Community Spotlight; this time on Ox Planet Media Productions. The feature includes a nice get-to-know-you session with the head of the group, as well as a look at their new machinma series, Recon 7. Go and check it out!(GrimBrother One 04:32:52 UTC)

Hey guys, we’re testing out a new live streaming thingy over on YouTube and will hopefully be broadcasting our live recording of AHWU in about 20 minutes (2:30pm CST). Feel free to watch! (Assuming it works right.)

Hopefully some of you caught our live broadcast this afternoon. If you didn’t, here is the result of what we did! Enjoy!

After a week’s worth of ridiculous Halo news coverage (putting the entire HBO staff to shame), we finally reached out and made Hitmonchan107 an offer he couldn’t refuse. (Well, actually, he COULD have refused… but he didn’t. So shut up.) A warm welcome, then, to our newest news hound!(Louis Wu 23:27:57 UTC)

MaxRealflugel wonders if the UNSC was doing enough in their battle against the Covenant. Swing by The Secrets Within to see his argument!(Louis Wu 19:50:36 UTC)

Don’t have a star for your Halo: Reach nameplate yet? Don’t worry, Bungie’s kicked off Week 14 of its All-Stars contest – it focuses on Hunters. Screenshot one, draw one, whatever – but get urk a Hunter by Thursday night and you’re in the running.(Louis Wu 19:42:32 UTC)

Forge Cafe has posted a Community Montage – thanks to urk for the heads-up. Some great clips, some silly, some wtf – nice collection.(Louis Wu 19:30:04 UTC)

There are thousands of fan-created maps available on Bungie.net – Bungie’s Comm Chatter has decided to highlight one that’s currently in beta. Watch the video, and then get back to the creators about what works and what doesn’t. (Too many angles for my taste… but I’m sure there are plenty of players who’ll love it!)(Louis Wu 19:29:45 UTC)

Goosechecka let us know that Grifball Hub’s Kalbelgarion has created a tutorial vid called ‘Grifball 101‘ – if you’re getting hammered and not enjoying it, go watch!(Louis Wu 19:12:03 UTC)

The Angry Birds end is in site! We’ve only got a handful of these videos left (until of course, new updates are released).

Hey guys, I’ve got something special for you today. As you know, some of our friends over at Ska Studios recently released The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, a kick ass new XBLA title. One of the coolest things about the game though is shown in the video below.

They came to us a while back and asked if we could let them use some Red vs. Blue materials in The Dishwasher, namely the “Bleep Bloop!” sound bite and graphic. We got them the assets and they turned Achieveables into a real thing. Watch the video below and learn.

Taming of the Hunters.

Taming of the Hunters.

Pull up a chair.

Pull up a chair.

As old as Jack.

As old as Jack.

We would like to recruit your assistance.

Those fine folks over at Irrational Games, developers of the upcoming Bioshock Infinite, are giving one lucky gamer the chance to be part of the game. Entering the competition is simple, and your chance to enter ends at 11:59pm Eastern Time on April 13th, you just need to fill in the form on this link, which also has all the details.

Good luck!