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AH: Weekly Recap – January 15th
Community
–Achievement Hunter’s top 10 videos of 2010
–Activision sale on Xbox LIVE Marketplace
–Achievement HORSE #6
–Bulletstorm demo unleashes on XBL and PSN
–Fails of the Weak! Volume 17
–Weekend Hunt
AH Videos
–Electrically Charged and Slip and Slide video guides in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
–Land Speed Record and Show Off video guide in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
–Lost Babylon and Paris Sewers crates in Hydro Thunder Hurricane
–Amazing Driver and Crazy Driver video guides in Crazy Taxi
–Bulletstorm: Special Delivery
–WoW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Easter Egg
–Mafia 2: Hidden Hot Rod Location
–Minecraft portal walkthrough
Community Videos
–See Me, Stab Me, Heal Me and Sacrificial Lamb video guide in Call of Duty: Black Ops from BioHRay
–Zombie music Easter Eggs in Call of Duty: Black Ops from Nand
-Loot to Boot parts five and six in Blade Kitten from tonyski
–Sneaky Gardener, Pedal to the Metal, and Five a Day video guides in James Bond 007: Blood Stone from TudorVII
–Leather Style and Stealth Master video guides in Venetica from Fragger
–Welcome to Monster Jam!, Bodyshop Wizard, Still got three more, Unstoppable, and Yard Sale video guide in Monster Jam: Path of Destruction from tonyski
Xbox 360 Achievements
-Added achievements for Bejeweled Blitz Live
-Added achievements for Beyond Good & Evil HD
-Added achievements for de Blob 2
-Added achievements for Test Drive Unlimited 2
-Added achievements for Rush’N Attack Ex-Patriot
-Added achievements for Space Channel 5: Part 2
-Added the Bomb-Up Pack II DLC achievement for Bomberman Live: Battlefest
-Added the Cars DLC achievement for Things on Wheels
Windows Phone 7 Achievements
-Added achievements for Zombies!!!
PlayStation 3 Trophies
-Added trophies for DC Universe Online
-Added trophies for Eat Them!
-Added trophies for Blokus
-Added trophies for RISK: Factions
-Added Grubbins on Ice DLC trophies for Costume Quest
Steam Achievements
-Added achievements for Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
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AH: Hey PS3 owners! We've got ya covered.
So Mass Effect 2 is coming out for the PS3 tomorrow, and I figured I should probably point out that we have a ton of walkthroughs already waiting for you. They’re from the Xbox 360, but that shouldn’t be a problem at all. I’d recommend watching each one at least five times before playing the game.
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Halo: Special Projects Division (Pages 1-11)
Hedgemony’s back with a new, big comic project. The first 11 pages are online now. Story’s intriguing, artwork is fantastic. Go check it out!(Louis Wu 13:06:36 UTC)
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Systems Interface
TTL Demag0gue let us know that the latest Reclaimer is online – I don’t think those AIs really understand what they’re asking. (Louis Wu 13:06:04 UTC)
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The Top 5 MLG Halo 3 Finishes of 2010
MLGPro.com is looking back on 2010 by summarizing the top 5 Halo 3 finishes of the year. If you missed ’em the first time, this is a great roundup. (If you didn’t, it’s a great reminiscence.) Check it out! (Louis Wu 13:05:10 UTC)
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Armor Locked
AlphaGamma stopped by with a Newgrounds find – a Flash animation telling an Armor Lock story. Kinda odd…(Louis Wu 13:02:26 UTC)
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Reach 2v2 Tourney in Michigan
If you’re in or near Wayne County, Michigan, CyReN has word of a Reach 2v2 tournament you might be interested in participating in. Festivities take place on Wednesdy, February 2 – you’ve got a couple of weeks to prepare!(Louis Wu 21:55:21 UTC)
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Forge Lesson 42: Polish
GodlyPerfection stopped in with word of Lesson 42 in his Forge series – ‘Polish’. Should you pay attention to the little things? Yep. Go read why.(Louis Wu 21:53:45 UTC)
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Forerunner Map Pack Official Announcement
Information on the Forerunner Map Pack Part 2 can be found here. The Forerunner Map Pack Part 2 will feature 3 multiplayer ready maps created by me (YoungSykotic182) along with 1 bonus map. All maps will support all gametypes except Invasion and Race variants. The maps are currently in Beta testing and will be released early April. Videos showcasing previews of the maps will be up some time next week and can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ForgingFrenzyPro
http://www.youtube.com/user/DeathScythe182
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Map Details:
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Map Name: Testament
Map Player Count: 2-8
Map Description:
“The Forerunners dedicated this Monument in reminiscence to those who were sacrificed in order to defeat the Flood.”Map Background:
Testament was designed to be a Memorial that the Forerunners created before their sacrifice to save the galaxy. It is a perfectly symmetrical map that has the exact same features on either side. The looks of the map really play its part and several noticeable features are distinct within the map. The main one is the actual monument located in the courtyard in the middle of the map. This map’s aesthetics is very similar to both Lockout/Blackout and Guardian and has a weapon set very similar to The Cage.Weapon Details:
DMR x2
Grenade Launcher x1
Shotgun x1
Sniper Rifle x1
Frag Grenade x2
Energy Sword x1
Needle Rifle x2
Needler x1
Plasma Pistol x2
Plasma Repeater x2
Plasma Grenade x4
Health Station x6Recommended Gametypes:
Objective Gametypes.
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Map Name: Havens
Map Player Count: 4-12
Map Description:
“These ancient abandoned temples were once guardians of the Forerunners’ most treasured instruments.”Map Background:
Havens represents one of the numerous sacred temples that the Forerunners have built throughout Halo. Havens original purpose was that it was supposed to serve as a gurdian to special interests of the Forerunners. Havens is a mostly mirrored symmetrical map with the exception of the middle temple being perfectly symmetrical.Weapon Details:
Assault Rifle x2
DMR x6
Grenade Launcher x2
Magnum x4
Rocket Launcher x1
Shotgun x2
Frag Grenade x2
Energy Sword x1
Focus Rifle x1
Needle Rifle x3
Needler x2
Plasma Pistol x2
Plasma Repeater x2
Plasma Grenade x6
Health Station x8Recommended Gametypes:
Slayer, CTF
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Map Name: Amphitheater
Map Player Count: 4-12
Map Description:
“It is believed that the Forerunners often attended widely renowned productions that were held at this theater.”Map Background:
Amphitheater is as the name states, a theater. It has two distinct observation areas on either side as well as long decorated halls for that classic but Forerunner theater feel. Amphitheater is perfectly symmetrical with all sides being exactly the same.Weapon Details:
DMR x4
Rocket Launcher x2
Shotgun x2
Sniper Rifle x2
Frag Grenade x2
Needle Rifle x2
Needler x2
Plasma Pistol x2
Plasma Grenade x4
Health Station x4Recommended Gametypes:
BTB, Slayer, CTF
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Map Name: Paradise Falls (Bonus Map)
Map Player Count: 8
Map Description:
“Despite this retreats soothing name it is rather ill suited for vacations.”Map Background:
This map is a Grifball map composed of a series of mini islands around the level. A nice view of Forge World’s natural geography can be viewed from the windows on either side of the level. From on high the map provides a view of all the islands visible within the water. Paradise Falls is the bonus map of the map pack and only supports Grifball.Weapon Details:
Health Station x2Recommended Gametypes:
Grifball Evolved
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If you have the time please give these maps a look and get back to me on what you think. Any glitches you find or suggestions that you might have would be greatly appreciated. Either send me a message over xbox live (Gamertag: YoungSykotic182)or leave a comment on here or one of the youtube channels above.Download Link:
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileShare.aspx?player=YoungSykotic182
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Waypoint Top 5: Disruptive Technology
Check out the latest edition of the Top 5 show from the Waypoint crew. Plenty of fun moments as always. Some feeling unfortunately more familiar to my own experiences than I’d like :-P.(GrimBrother One 19:15:49 UTC)
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Journey’s End
In case you hadn’t caught it on the console, Waypoint has put up Journey’s End, a great piece from Bungie’s Bonus Content from Halo 3. Lots of awesome interviews and trips down memory lane. If you haven’t seen it before, go and check it out!(GrimBrother One 18:57:31 UTC)
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One and Three
Last week, AlphaGamma let us know about noprips, and a pair of Reach characters at DeviantART. He’s back with another pair – this time it’s Carter and Jun. Great work!(Louis Wu 17:58:11 UTC)
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Dance Dance Revolution
More prizes for Reach – Xbox360 Achievements put together their Top 5 Easter Eggs of 2010, and a certain nightclub in New Alexandria took first place! Thanks, Bry. (Louis Wu 17:57:52 UTC)
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Big man forgets what cake tastes like sometimes.
Main Dammie and some friends put together an Emile cake for a birthday on Friday… awesome use of frosting! (Louis Wu 17:57:31 UTC)
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Arby ‘n’ the Chief Season 5 Trailer
Joshua Allen pointed out the new trailer for Arby ‘n’ the Chief Season 5 – the actual series starts next Saturday, the 22nd. I’m definitely confused… (Louis Wu 17:56:36 UTC)
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Cave-Ready Hog
Sgt Hartsock was unhappy with the fact that his McFarlane Warthog didn’t have functional lights – so he added some. (Just a simple desk reading light and two pocket flashlights with flexible necks… nothing fancy.) Works great! (Louis Wu 17:55:51 UTC)
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A Rewarding Experience
Thanks to Avateur for pointing out that Reach won the Best Co-op Game in their recent Best of 2010 Awards. Nice job! One more for the trophy case, Bungie… hit the jump for the vid.(GrimBrother One 17:04:28 UTC)
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AH: Lets end the week with prizes.
As an awesome way to end the race week I’m announcing a tournament with Achievement Hunter’s first racing game achievement, Burnout Paradise and I’ll be awarding 2 real prizes.
Final Drive Through Paradise Tournament.
First prize will be a 1600 Microsoft points card and second place will win a 1 month card for Xbox Live Gold.
Head over here to sign up for it. It’ll take place exactly 1 week from now (adjust your own time zones appropriately)



