GodlyPerfection continues his Forge Lessons; he released Lesson 43, “Lasting Impression”, yesterday. (We heard about it from urk.) Read it, and make your maps more memorable!(Louis Wu 18:22:56 UTC)
Last week, Stosh tweeted that someone should use the Reach stats API to create a ‘Hot or Not’ type Spartan Rating app – and Mad Cow took him up on it. Behold… Rate My Spartan!
(Louis Wu 13:13:12 UTC)
RVideo stopped in with word of a new release from the Jump Tactics crew – at first, I felt that a jump video on a custom-made map, using unlimited ammo and invulnerability, would be dull to watch… but I quickly realized I was wrong. Maluu has a grace with the Concussion Rifle that’s simply a pleasure to behold. Cody Miller mentioned a flashback to the Deprivation Chamber in the first Marathon game – I have to say, it’s what came to my mind, too. Definitely worth a watch!(Louis Wu 13:09:43 UTC)
Podtacular’s Dust Storm has just finished up a 50-part Chronological Campaign Run-through of Halo – starts on Reach, runs through Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3: ODST, and then Halo 3. A labor of love!
(Louis Wu 13:02:15 UTC)
masugn is doing a fine job keeping track of new concept art being posted by Isaac Hannaford at both his personal blog (trooper development) and his CG Hub gallery (Noble Team armor and Sabre variations, most recently). Check this stuff out – it’s glorious!(Louis Wu 11:58:28 UTC)
paulmarv recently posted a treatise at Bungie.net, defending the decisions made by Bungie and 343 Industries with respect to the concept of ‘canon’ in the Halo extended universe. When I first ran across this (on our forum), I wasn’t sure if this was serious or a joke – but paulmarv has since contacted me about it, and it’s clearly serious. You can read a standalone HTML version here, or download a PDF version here. At the very least, it’s an impressive display of fan love!
(Louis Wu 11:54:36 UTC)
So a couple of years ago, we posted a note about Jason Evans, and his Master Chief sculpture – the gallery in that link is (unfortunately) offline now, but we’ve got copies of the pics. And last week, we heard from him again – he’s got a new sculpt, one that’s quite a bit better, overall, and he wants to cast it in Bronze, or maybe white epoxy. He’d also like to sell a few, to pay for the mold… so check out the pictures, and if you’re interested, contact him!(Louis Wu 23:07:52 UTC)