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Saturday, September 27, 2003 |  |
Yes, Virginia...
During the beta test of Halo PC, there were a lot of HBO forum regulars recounting game highlights on our forum, and talk turned to whether or not HBO would host an 'Official HBO Server'. At the time, we were vague; a Halo server requires a Windows-based operating system, and bungie.org (and the hosting company that handles it) is Mac/Unix only. However, thanks to the generous folks over at GameDaemons.net, we're happy to say there WILL be an official HBO Halo PC server, open to the public. These guys are pros... I've done a little research, and the word on the street is, if you want a fast, low-ping server, you can't do any better than Game Daemons. We've written up a short press release with basic information about the server and how it will be administered. We're looking forward to fragging you! (Louis Wu 11:50:52 UTC) (permalink)
Halo Revolution goes live
Stearsy writes to tell us about HaloRevolution.Tk - the 'ultimate Halo fan site in the United Kingdom'. There's quite a lot of info here; help in getting online (both XBC, for Halo, and Xbox Live, for other games now, Halo 2 in the future), basic game info (I'd have liked it better if some of our content had been requested, instead of simply included, but hey...), and some homegrown videos. Check it out! (Louis Wu 11:33:56 UTC) (permalink)
Massive Halo PC content infusion from IGN
IGN has posted their review of Halo PC... and a whole lot more. For regular visitors, the review, 45 screenshots, and 9 streaming video flicks (multiplayer action) are available. (Massive spoilers in the screenshots, if you haven't played yet.) For Insiders, there's also a Game Guide (basically an updated version of their Xbox guide, although it's missing the 6 new maps), and a video review (available in large and small QuickTime and WMP movies, ranging from 29 to 95 mb, also full of spoilers). There are, of course, downloadable versions of the public streaming vids, too, for Insiders. They weren't thrilled with the game. Biggest complaints were repetitive level design, too-taxing hardware requirements, and a balance that seems (to them) still geared to console playing. They gave it an 8.2 overall. Go read/watch the parts you have access to! Thanks to bikeman704 for the tip. (Louis Wu 11:18:18 UTC) (permalink)
That Weasel's Back Up
Whoa - we just found out that That Weasel Television suffered a 5-day internet blackout... but is now back online. If there were movies you needed from there... go get 'em! (Louis Wu 10:16:58 UTC) (permalink)
The End... of something
Whoa. Red vs Blue, Episode 19, went up for sponsors last night (a bit later than expected) - and what a finish for the season. Remember the 'Who Shot JR?' episode of Dallas? (Okay, okay, I realize an enormous number of you weren't even BORN then...) Grab it now, if you're a sponsor... or grab it tomorrow if you're not. It's pretty clear that folks will be champing at the bit for the opening of Season 2... (Louis Wu 09:37:43 UTC) (permalink)
The Hacker Strikes Back.
Today's guest One One Se7en comes from Germain Couët again. A tribute to a master. (Louis Wu 01:39:17 UTC) (permalink)
End-of-week writings
12 Fan Fiction pieces for you this time around...
- A Really Big Ring, Just What I Always Wanted [H&R 11], by Jillybean
- The Death of Earth:Guilt of a Spartan Chapter 2, by Sim McGaulkin
- The Battles For Centauri Primus : Chapter One, by spartandude117
- The Plague Part 2, by monitor101
- The Death of Earth:Guilt of a Spartan Chapter 3, by Sim McGaulkin
- Derailed Part 6, by Dispraiser
- Devestation- Chapter One- The Raiding Party, by Michael
- The Rebel: Battle of the Cobras, by Elfster
- Battlefield, by Mainevent
- Major Mc Lenn, by Master_Chief189
- The Mars Annihilations Part 4, by Janglurevil7
- VENGEANCE [1], by GLADIATRRR3000
I shouldn't have to say it... but guys, please don't plagiarize. (Louis Wu 00:32:31 UTC) (permalink)
When you're up against the wall...
Halo Babies was almost short a comic this week... but not quite. Thanks, mrsmiley! (Louis Wu 00:10:47 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's news in brief:
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NZ site reviews old beta HBO News Messenger - a fan's way of keeping up Doomed. Gamespy loves Halo. Really. Master Chief - Roto Rooter Man Halo Coupling |
Thursday's news in brief:
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CPL Winter tourney rules up Water levels, schmawter levels... SparkEdit to go public Haunted By A Ghost. Gamers Pulse looks at Halo PC Halo2World goes live Thursday Themes |
