FoxmanFX has been putting together Halo: Reach Daily Challenge Reviews for a bit now, where he takes a look at each challenge and offers tips and hints for getting them in the most effecient ways, as well as helping estimate difficulty and the skill level required for each one. It might be a tough thing to keep up with every day for the Front Page, but he’s doing an awesome thing for the community, and you should always check out his posts on our forum for ways to make your daily challenge gathering a bit easier. Thanks Fox!(GrimBrother One 17:31:03 UTC)

Bungie wants to make sure that everyone knows about their Noble Map Pack Quick Look videos that have been hitting the web the past two days. An awesome look at the new maps with great commentary. YouTube links are now up for Tempest, joining Anchor 9 from yesterday. JDQuackers also started a thread about it on our forum, where urk let us know that Breakpoint’s Quick Look would be out tomorrow. Go and watch!(GrimBrother One 17:11:49 UTC)

Bry noticed an article on x360a.org about a new Reach-themed promotion for the UK/EU market. Looks like you can grab 2100 points and get a Banshee Avatar Prop for a nice price. Here is the Amazon UK listing for it if you are interested. While you’re shopping, Crudeoyl also noticed an offer from Game UK that might grab your attention if you haven’t picked up the Reach LE yet. Thanks guys!(GrimBrother One 17:00:59 UTC)

Yesterday David Ellis from 343 sent word that Sparkast 002 was live. It’s a great listen, with one segment spent talking with urk and Mantis at Bungie about the Noble Map Pack, and the second segment involving David, Frankie, and Burnie Burns (from Rooster Teeth) talking about… well… lots of odd stuff. Mix in some good conversation between David and 343’s Vociferous, and you’ve got a plesant time for your ears. Direct download is here, and you can also get it from Zune, iTunes, or Waypoint. padraig08 also started a topic on our forum about it. Check it out!(GrimBrother One 16:46:31 UTC)

Community
–Monday Mayhem!
–New MSP rebate
–Gears of War 2: Thanks-gibbing Event
–Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood hidden item map!
–Weekend Hunt
–Fails of the Weak! Volume 9

AH Videos
–Jack visits Criterion
-Gnome Invasion part 1 in Fable III
–Serial Killer video guide in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
–Carter helmet avatar award video guide in Halo: Reach
–Light Foot video guide in Call of Duty: Black Ops

Community Videos
-The Best of All Possible Worlds acts four and five in Vanquish from Fragger
–Double Up and Triple Up video guide in NBA Jam from BrownMan
–Burning, Finger Roll, and Clean Sheet video guide in NBA Jam from BrownMan
–Hands Off the Merchandise video guide in Call of Duty: Black Ops from BioHRay
–Quick Learner, Motivated Improviser, and Tracker of Deeds video guide in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock from tonyski
–Perfect Timing video guide in Planet 51 from tonyski
-Loot to Boot parts one, two, and three in Blade Kitten from tonyski
–Stunt Driver video guide in Just Cause 2 from master1067

Xbox 360 Achievements
-Added Kinect launch achievements for Xbox 360 Team
-Added achievements for Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
-Added achievements for Zumba Fitness: Join the Party
-Added achievements for NBA Jam
-Added achievements for EA SPORTS Active 2
-Added achievements for Game Party: In Motion
-Added secret achievements for Monster Jam: Path of Destruction
-Added secret achievements for Guwange

Windows Phone 7 Achievements
-Added achievements for Assassin’s Creed
-Added achievements for The Oregon Trail

PlayStation 3 Trophies
-Added trophies for DanceDanceRevolution
-Added trophies for EA SPORTS Active 2
-Added trophies for Dead Nation
-Added trophies for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
-Added trophies for Crescent Pale Mist
-Added trophies for Gran Turismo 5
-Added trophies for Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage
-Added trophies for Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet
-Added trophies for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time HD

Steam Achievements
-Added achievements for Zen Bound 2
-Added achievements for Ion Assault
-Added achievements for Call of Duty: Black Ops
-Added achievements for Pound of Ground
-Added achievements for Clones
-Added achievements for Football Manager 2011

Geoff and I are beautiful snowflakes. Enjoy!

The song featured in last weeks’s short, “Talking That S**t” is live on iTunes and Amazon MP3 for all those who requested it! It’s also up for anyone looking to download it on their iPhone as a ring tone. Our pal Jeff Williams composed the song along with Lamar Hall who you might have heard in the “I am the Best” track on the Revelation Soundtrack. Guy has talent.

Hey everyone,
We’ve got a handy video for you showing how to get the Fly Like an Eagle Achievement in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Enjoy.

Hey everyone,
We’ve got a handy video for you showing how to get the Fly Like an Eagle Achievement in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Enjoy.

Although Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood has been getting fantastic reviews (at least from Geoff, who speaks for all gamers), some of the multiplayer character weapons are… how do I put this diplomatically?

Our own humble CaneCutter dropped by to let us know that he has a new map ready for consumption and destruction, and it’s called Brimstone. I’ve played on it personally, and can definitely say it’s an absolute blast. Go and check it out! Map not suited for cats and small children(GrimBrother One 16:00:52 UTC)

Over at Waypoint, there are a couple of items you might enjoy. First up is a guided tour of Anchor 9, followed by an interview with Bungie’s Eric Osborne and Derek Carroll about the fast-approaching Noble Map Pack. bs angel also provided a handy look at a bunch of press impressions of the maps. Check it out!(GrimBrother One 15:07:32 UTC)

Thanks to padraig08 for pointing out that the Xbox 360 just celebrated it’s 5th birthday! Sheesh, even THAT makes me feel old. Happy Birthday to the current home of Halo!(GrimBrother One 15:01:11 UTC)

Brighton stopped by to show off a couple of shots from a CG clay render he did of his ODST Model. The results are simply stunning. If you didn’t know this wasn’t actually clay, you’d never believe it. Make sure you stop by his full gallery to check out some more of his awesome art!(GrimBrother One 14:49:17 UTC)

Hawaiian Pig brought to everyone’s attention a special feature going on at G4tv.com called Videogame Deathmatch. The particular battle he let us know about is Halo: Reach vs Starcraft 2, and it’s a tight one! (That’s what she- never mind) Go and cast your vote!(GrimBrother One 14:28:42 UTC)

Hello Citizens,
We’re rolling out a new short today, Unusual Suspects, which features cameos from some of our favorite supporting RT players, and an awesome new track, “Talking That Shit,” from Lamar Hall and Jeff Williams.
We’re also doubling up on content today for sponsors, with a new alternate ending version of the DMV short. And If you’re feeling inspired after seeing all the extra material, you might try creating your own hilarious message with our new custom license plate t-shirt. Remember, people will see you wearing it in public, so the more embarrassing the better.