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Monday, May 26, 2003 |  |
Gamers.com updates Halo 2 preview
Gamers.com has replaced their Xbox Nation reprint with a preview that is built around the E3 demo. (It's really just a blow-by-blow of the demo itself, with a bit of commentary tossed in.) It reminds me that I could have put the XBN article up months ago... I'll have to find it. Meanwhile, go read Gamers.com! Thanks to Marcus Mann for the heads-up. (Louis Wu 20:45:24 UTC) (permalink)
Good news for non-US gamers
Gamefront.de reported yesterday that Ed Fries has confirmed a simultaneous worldwide release of Halo 2. Now, that seems like a hard thing to confirm at this stage... but the fact that Fries is saying it publicly suggests that it's probably a pretty high priority for Microsoft. We'll see what comes of it. Thanks to Harry Al-Shakarchi for the heads-up (and the translation of the German post). (Louis Wu 20:27:52 UTC) (permalink)
TechTV's x-play votes for Halo 2
TechTV has put up a page describing the fourth episode of their E3 coverage (to be aired Tuesday at 11:30 pm, and Wednesday at 2:30 am and 4 pm Eastern). The highlights (at least as far as this site is concerned) - Halo 2 takes top honors in the Xbox category. Thanks to Gasmask for the heads-up. (Louis Wu 18:27:51 UTC) (permalink)
That Reclaimer pic rocks.
Six images for you today in the Miscellaneous Art section, including four by Mugetsu (very high quality) and a couple of funny photo manipulations. Check 'em all out! Update: Oops, somehow I missed one. (It was hiding. I swear.) Check out BOLL's commentary on Bungie's Halo Babies... (Louis Wu 18:02:57 UTC) (permalink)
A lot more? Oh, no!
Three Halo2-related desktop images for you today... check 'em out in our Wallpaper section. (Louis Wu 17:43:57 UTC) (permalink)
343,000,000 Light Years Away.
Wonder of wonders, Monday's episode of One One Se7en is actually being released on... MONDAY! For what it's worth, I wondered how the little twerp was gonna get there, too. (Louis Wu 17:18:37 UTC) (permalink)
Another Fan Creation
Because it's so much fun watching the bandwidth meter spike on Mythica, we're going to release some of the non-winning movies submitted to the Biggest Halo Fan contest. First up: MaverickJ put together a gameplay vid called Halo Creations. Original format is WMP9 (27.3 mb, 5:00 long, 320x240), we've also re-encoded it into QuickTime format (21.2 mb). These links point to the Mythica.org copies, but the QT version can also be found at the Psyjnir Complex Hotline server, and the WMP9 version can be found at Maverick's Project Spartan. Hopefully, we'll have more to show you in the future. (Louis Wu 16:57:07 UTC) (permalink)
Kickflip x 2
goatrope and SniPeR got together and made a small film called Master Chief's Pro Skater. It's pretty cute... and it's only 7 mb. (QuickTime format.) The music is what makes it for me... I gotta go find that japanese vid again now. (Louis Wu 12:41:18 UTC) (permalink)
Stories to be read
It's Memorial Day, and it's raining here at HBO HQ... a perfect day for reading military fiction:
- Sniper, by Michael Quarterman
- Episode-III A shot from the Darkness, by Jon Michael Marlowe
- ONI Black Ops Part Eight, by Havok
- True Purpose(6), by Frensa Geran
- Halo from the Flood's Point of View: The Encounter (Part 1), by Simpsons Rule
- Halo from the Flood's Point of View: The Encounter (Part 2), by Simpsons Rule
- Forsaken Forefathers part III: Unexpected Annhialation, by AlphaBravo343 and Havok
Go see what the Fan Fiction section has to offer. (Louis Wu 09:57:58 UTC) (permalink)
There's a pattern here...
Gamespot has put up its 'Best of E3' awards. Once again, Halo 2 takes Xbox honors... but was beaten by Half-Life 2 for overall honors. Go read why. (Thanks to Da Loaph for the heads-up.) Update: Da Loaph missed it first time through (and so did we) - but Halo PC made #2 in the Top PC games. I'm happy he went back! (Louis Wu 00:00:36 UTC) (permalink)
Sunday's news in brief:
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Halo Art - Amazes and Delights Eye of the Beholder |
Saturday's news in brief:
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What MC's REALLY thinking Art is good. Mike Myers as Master Chief Curse you, Gordon Freeman! Teaser clip from HJP WBHF - Staten Island Style Halo PC video available |
