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Thursday, August 4, 2005 |  |
On top of the world
Dyslexia sat down with Str8 Rippin after their win in Philly - read the interview over at MLGPro.com. Thanks, 3Suns. (Louis Wu 21:46:51 UTC) (permalink)
Metroid Online needs a new logo
Seraphim writes that the Metroid Online Mapping Team is hosting a new logo contest - winner will get his/her alias stamped on the bottom of Samus' boot. You've got a bit under 2 weeks - results can be posted on their forum. (Louis Wu 19:55:58 UTC) (permalink)
Tennessee Tourneys
Dicehead Games in Cleveland, Tennessee will be hosting 2v2 tourneys (August 11 and 25), $5/person to get in. Their website includes driving directions. Thanks, Sir Wilshire. (Louis Wu 19:55:29 UTC) (permalink)
Halo2D Physics Demo
Ajay points out that he's put together a physics demo for the physics engine he'll be using for Halo2D, a project he's been working on. A screenshot can be seen here, and the demo can be downloaded here (4.9 mb). Hold down the left mouse button to move the MC. (Louis Wu 19:51:30 UTC) (permalink)
Halo Boy Scout Patches
Zeke points out an auction on eBay for a patch from the Boy Scouts National Jamboree this year (4 days left, currently at $42) - and in a second post, shows an alternate version. Interesting use of the Master Chief! (Louis Wu 18:42:19 UTC) (permalink)
Popularity Contests between Fictional Characters
In an effort to stem the flood of email, I'm mentioning the GameFAQS Character Battle IV - today, they're asking you to vote for Master Chief vs CATS, from All Your Base. Later on, the winner will be up against a number of other competitors; I really, really doubt we'll mention this again, so if you're interested in the Character Battle, KEEP TRACK OF IT. Folks who send us email about future matchups (assuming MC wins today, which seems likely) will be sent a link to this news post. Thanks. (Louis Wu 18:39:50 UTC) (permalink)
Max Shooter - Keyboard/Mouse adapter for Xbox
TeamXbox has put up a review of the Max Shooter, another Keyboard/Mouse adapter for your Xbox. They loved it, especially for Halo 2 - they felt it was the best adapter on the market at this point. If you're looking for a way to improve your accuracy (for only $20, as compared to a $30 pricetag for the SmartJoy FRAG or the MagicBox XFPS), take a look at this! (Downside - of course - is that you have to have space for a keyboard and mouse in front of the screen you play Halo on.) Thanks, 3Suns. (Louis Wu 11:44:55 UTC) (permalink)
Halo2: Combat Evolved v1.25
Anton Ferraro pointed us to a thread on the MLG forum (registration required to see it) about a newly-released mod for Halo 2 - it's an attempt to recreate Halo on the Halo 2 engine (gameplay-wise). Auto-aim removed, pistol is back to a 4-shot kill, rockets don't lock, field of view is expanded, and so on. There's a video showing gameplay on Lockout - it's mostly a pistol battle, but there are a couple of telling segments with a sniper rifle (it seems like it's really, really hard to hit with now). Clearly, you can't play on XBL with this unless you're willing to be banned from Matchmaking - but it's interesting that there's now an alternative for folks who want to play Halo 2, but are unhappy with the changes made to the gameplay since the first game. (Louis Wu 11:32:44 UTC) (permalink)
Podtacular!
Foo Mo dropped us a note about Podtacular, a Halo 2 podcast focused on gameplay. They're up to Episode 2 (the project started a week ago) - they cover strategy, map-specific tips, and the like. (Episode 2 starts out with a discussion about Major League Gaming, and how the hosts don't really know anything about the pro gaming scene - sort of odd.) Go listen! (Louis Wu 11:11:03 UTC) (permalink)
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The End of a Streak Willie and the Poor Boys Playing with friends - or enemies Ohio Tourney, August 6 Just For Ekelon. Short Wednesday Reading List Toy Soldiers Trailer Redux Halo: Pramape 343GS |
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