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Building an awesome transmedia franchise
Frank O’Connor talked to Xbox360Achievements – the focus is on how 343 sees the Halo universe evolving as time goes on. Some faulty info about Bungie in there (they made several games before Halo, including Pathways into Darkness, Myth, and Oni, in addition to Marathon, and even published a couple of third-party games)… but that’s not Frank, that’s Xbox360A. Go read!(Louis Wu 14:45:46 UTC)
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Greenskull’s Forgefest 2
Greenskull whipped up Forgefest 2 – it basically highlights a couple of interesting Forge maps, showing you what gameplay looks like. Nascar looks like an entertaining Infection game, while Indiana Jones might be a blast if your friends don’t betray you on a regular basis.(Louis Wu 14:45:16 UTC)
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Halo Modding Rap 2011
Pepsi and E3pO over at modhalo.net have put together a rap about Halo modding, based on Dr. Dre’s ‘The Watcher’ – you can listen to it (and see the lyrics) at Pepness.com. Times, they are a changin’!(Louis Wu 14:43:29 UTC)
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Mini Halo Sculpts
Lance Rutledge sent along some pics of some ‘Halo-inspired’ scupts he did – they’re really pretty cute. Go see!(Louis Wu 14:37:19 UTC)
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Even Spartans Are Getting Hit By A Tough Economy
Over at the Grim blog, you guys might be interested in the peculiar sight that greeted me as I was driving home the other day. I did a double-take to say the least!(GrimBrother One 17:42:03 UTC)
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Tilting The Odds In Your Favor
SoiledSolution over at the BNET forums wanted to share a play-tested theory that activating the Tilt Skull actually makes the game a bit easier, specifically on Legendary or Mythic. He provides some great information and nice evidence over at his BNET thread. Go and check it out and see what you think!(GrimBrother One 17:39:21 UTC)
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Goodies at a Con
padraig08 visited the Steel City Con a couple of days ago, and ran across some Halo stuff for sale (along with some Firefly stuff). Fun!(Louis Wu 16:41:25 UTC)
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Waypoint’s ‘The Return’ wins GANG Award
Congratulations to Halo: Waypoint – they picked up ‘Best Audio: Other’ (for ‘The Return’) at the 9th Annual Game Audio Network Guild Award Ceremony at the Game Developers Conference last week. (Press release is here.) Halo: Reach was up for 4 awards, but didn’t take any home.(Louis Wu 16:18:55 UTC)
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The One Film to Rule Them All: Halo
MaxRealflugel, as well, is in blog-enhancement mode – his latest entry at The Secrets Within is focused on the on-again, off-again Halo motion picture, and speculates about what it would need to be successful. Check it out! (Louis Wu 16:18:34 UTC)
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Composition: Balancing a Powerful Team
ANUBIS x MT told us about a new blog entry written by Audley – it covers the idea of balancing a powerful team. Go read!(Louis Wu 16:18:08 UTC)
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Crashed Ep 4: Revenge of the Elderly
Paul Shelley sent word that Episode 4 of Crashed, ‘Revenge of the Elderly’, is now live on Treeskunk’s webpage. Enjoy!(Louis Wu 16:17:48 UTC)
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March Matchmaking Playlist Changes
Jeremiah posted a bunch of playlist changes effective March 1 – read about ’em on Bungie.net! Thanks, FyreWulff. (Louis Wu 16:17:30 UTC)
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Defiant Map Pack Preview Event
Vlad356 let us know that there’s going to be a Defiant Map Pack Preview Event in Bellevue, WA this coming Wednesday – details are on Major Nelson’s blog. Swing by and participate if you’re in the area! (Louis Wu 16:17:10 UTC)
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AH: Rage Quit: The Impossible Game
Mkilla takes a stab at the Xbox Live Indie darling: The Impossible Game.
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AH: Fight Night Champion: The Awakening Achievement Guide
We’re back with another Fight Night Champion guide for you today. This one shows how to get the “The Awakening” Achievement. Enjoy!
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AH: Gears of War 3 Beta – All you need to know
The chainsaw-rrific multiplayer beta finally has an official release date, going live to the public from April 25th and will run until May 15th, giving you all plenty of time to check out the new features. Bulletstorm Epic Edition holders will get early access as promised, and will be able to enjoy the Beta from April 18th, meaning they’ll get almost a month of frag tagging fun!
Players will have a chance to try out three brand new competitive modes during the Beta, spread across four maps which include the two voted for on Facebook, Trenches and Old Town. This is your chance to shape the way the final part of the trilogy plays, but there will also be plenty of unlockables up for grabs for when you purchase the full retail version. Unlockables in the Beta include the gold retro Lancer, Cole’s Thrashball outfit, flaming Hammerburst, flaming Lancer, a flaming Gnasher shotgun, flaming Sawn-Off and even a shiny medal to say you were a Beta tester.
Not only that, but Microsoft confirmed three retail versions of the game including a Limited edition and Epic edition along with a standard version of the game. No details have been given as to what exactly will be included with each version, but more in game unlocks are definitely on the cards.
Ninja Fragger Note: All you REALLY need to know is that it’s Gears Of War 3 so it’s going to be fucking awesome!
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AH: Fight Night Champion: A Champion Emerges Achievement Guide
If you hate Isaac Frost as much as I do, then you’ll appreciate this guide on how to kick his ass. The Achievement is called “A Champion Emerges”, and the revenge is cold and sweet.
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AH: Weekend Hunt
March already folks, and there’s plenty of new games on the horizon. But before you scamper off, check out the events our fantastic community is hosting:
Fists at the ready, Jero31 is looking for people to help out with the achievements in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.
Friday, March 4th at 5pm Central.
Send a message to him on XBL for an invite, Gamertag: Jero1331
Next is zombie fighting, as alfatso rounds up survivors to tackle the Sacrifice DLC in both Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2.
March 5th for L4D2 and March 6th for L4D1.
Send a message to him here on AH, or to Gamertag: XxA1fAtSo11xX
Now for all you dick tits, taiki45 is going for the multiplayer achievements in Bulletstorm.
March 4th to the 6th, starting at 6pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: Cursed Romance
Revving up next is, JasonMB looking to boost the current 22x XP in Gears of War 2. May also be some time for Horde and even co-op campaign, all DLC will be required.
March 4th – 6th, 8 pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: SteelMoonGuard
Getting a little ROAR-some next, YUNDER going for the “Buddy Blowout” achievement in Turok. This achievement requires 16 players, so may be a good chance to get this one.
March 5th at 3pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: YUNDERSTAND to get involved
And finally something…. MAGICal, GrimCharon is going for a number of achievements in Shadowrun.
March 5th to the 6th.
Send a message to Gamertag: GrimCharon to get involved
If you want to host a future Weekend Hunt, post the details in this group thread to get some frontpage attention.
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AH: Weekly Recap – March 5th
Community
–Achievement HORSE #13
–Fails of the Weak! Volume 24
–Gears of War 3 Beta – All you need to know
–Weekend Hunt
Events
–One Shot One Kill Halo: Reach tournament
AH Videos
-Collectibles level 1 in de Blob 2
-Total Malfunction and Pest Control act 6 and act 7 in Bulletstorm
–Space Pirate and Straight Edge video guide in Bulletstorm
–Turnabout If Fair Play, The Awakening, and A Champion Emerges video guides in Fight Night Champion
–Three Red Rings of Doom! Easter Egg in Bulletstorm
–Achievement Hunter Behind the Scenes: Geoff moves a lot
–Rage Quit: The Impossible Game
Xbox 360 Achievements
-Added achievements for Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do
-Added achievements for Fantastic Pets
-Added achievements for Moon Diver
-Added achievements for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
-Added achievements for Shift 2 Unleashed: Need for Speed
-Added achievements for Full House Poker
-Added achievements for Dynasty Warriors 7
-Added achievements for Mortal Kombat
-Added achievements for Yars’ Revenge
-Added Severed DLC achievements for Dead Space 2
-Added Da Vinci Disappearance DLC achievements for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
-Added secret achievements for Tony Hawk: Shred
-Added secret achievements for Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
-Added secret achievements for Apache: Air Assault
Windows Phone 7 Achievements
-Added achievements for I Love Katamari
PlayStation 3 Trophies
-Added secret trophies for de Blob 2
Steam Achievements
-Added achievements for Rhythm Zone
-Added achievements for BIT.TRIP RUNNER
-Added achievements for Braid
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