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The wackiest HPC server just got wackier.
In what was a long-overdue overhaul, the HBO-GameDaemons dedicated server mapcycle has been radically rewritten. Several games that didn't work were tweaked, others were removed altogether, and a few new ones were added. Chief among the additions are several gametypes developed by long-time Bungie fan (but only recently a Halo convert) Dispatcher - as far as I know, these are mostly untested. They LOOK fun on paper, though. If they work out, we'll be putting them up for download. (If they don't, we'll be passing along feedback to Dispatcher.) Jump on the server, and try 'em out! (Louis Wu 21:20:43 UTC) (permalink)
Rumor number 2 - you're outta there!
Undaunted by the dousing of the 'Halo 2 is coming this week' rumor, the gnomes have developed a NEW rumor - this time that 'Halo 1.5', a Live-enabled version of Xbox Halo, will be released by the end of the month. (Stories are on sites like GamesRadar UK and Eurogamer.) Evidence cited includes a new strategy guide, listed only as 'Halo Deluxe Edition' due out from Prima early next month. SketchFactor has once again stepped in with his hose; this time, it's just a short note:
Halo "deluxe" = Halo PC (and soon for Mac). Sorry. Give it up.
Can we stop with the conspiracy theories now? (Louis Wu 21:13:35 UTC) (permalink)
The Grunt League is underway.
CobaltNova writes to point out the Week One Summary of the CobaltNova Halo League, with player stats and rankings. Check it out! (Louis Wu 20:51:23 UTC) (permalink)
$70K... for playing Halo?
CPL has announced its Summer 2004 Extreme Championship, with a $70,000 Halo PC CPL-Assault tournament. Wow. 4000 players (it's bring-your-own-computer), July 28th-August 1st in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Thanks to SketchFactor, over at Bungie.net, for pointing it out. (Louis Wu 20:48:56 UTC) (permalink)
Clan Electrik - they'll light you up.
plumpy writes to point out the website for Clan Electrik, a Halo PC clan in Utah. Nice looking website (should have entered it in the CarnageReport contest) - check 'em out! (Louis Wu 20:17:21 UTC) (permalink)
Bits and Bytes from Gearbox
rapture saved you the trouble of reading the Gearbox forums by pulling out a raft of interesting tidbits posted by Gearbox employees; info about the next HPC patch, teasers about easter eggs, info about the editing tools... go look. Then thank rapture. (Louis Wu 17:52:28 UTC) (permalink)
So Far Behind He's Ahead
Today's One One Se7en continue's the thread started on Monday - how many shots do we need to take at Halo PC's framerate, anyway? (I mean... it's not like it's a fast-moving target...) We've also added a Guest Queue approximate wait time, to let strip creators know what they're in for when they submit a strip. It's not an exact science, because it depends on special strip submissions by Stuntmutt (Sundays, holidays) - but it should give you a rough idea. (Hmm... looks like they're coming about as fast as Halo PC MC... I'm here all week.) (Louis Wu 11:21:39 UTC) (permalink)
I Thought We Were On The No Call List!
OMGWTF - 500 years in the future, and we're STILL getting cold calls? Halo: Resolution looks at one possible solution. (Louis Wu 10:51:26 UTC) (permalink)
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