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T-shirt contest - voting phase
Last week, we mentioned a contest being run by _Wheels03; today, he announces that all the submitted slogans have been submitted, and asks you to vote. Go pick your favorite t-shirt slogan! (Louis Wu 22:13:25 UTC) (permalink)
Fully Charged?
Today's One One Se7en looks at the new Flamethrower - and, in fact, makes you wish you had one for our good buddy Stuntmutt. (Louis Wu 22:07:40 UTC) (permalink)
Halo 2-D trailer
Sam sent us a trailer for Halo 2-D, a new project he's undertaking. He needs help getting renders for the full product; if you watch the trailer (which looks pretty intriguing), and want to help, send him some email. The trailer can be downloaded in WMP9 format (3.5 mb) or QuickTime format (3.7 mb). (Louis Wu 22:05:32 UTC) (permalink)
High Speed Shenanigans
Wow, lots of content at High Speed Halo - a new single-segment full run of Halo CE has been submitted, coop mode, normal - it beats 4 individual level records. (Total gametime - less than 98 minutes.) Also, the last unfilled slot in the every level, every difficulties table has been filled! Thanks, Ducain, who pointed out this news post. (Louis Wu 21:57:57 UTC) (permalink)
HWH FF Contest Results
black asgard let us know that the fan fiction contest at Halo Wars Heaven (we mentioned it in June) has announced results. Congrats to the winners! (Louis Wu 21:44:34 UTC) (permalink)
Halo pays him in spades every day (just not in cash)
Gamasutra has an interview with Alex Seropian today - Halo comes up a number of times. Thanks, Roger Wilco. (Louis Wu 21:42:19 UTC) (permalink)
Another look at violence and video games
Very thought-provoking story at BBC News today - are we ignoring interesting side effects of video games because we're afraid of giving ammunition to the Jack Thompsons of the world? Thanks, Walshicus. (Louis Wu 21:39:58 UTC) (permalink)
Parting Ways
Sean Mortensen sent along 'Parting Ways', a new martial piece he's composed (mp3, 3.5 mb). He's also included the score, in PDF format (271k). (Louis Wu 20:39:15 UTC) (permalink)
Prometheus Unbound
Bungie has put up an official article about the upcoming flamethrower and firebomb for Halo 3 - the information is the same as what IGN put up last week, but it's a real-live Bungie link now! Thanks, Andrew Galbraith. (Louis Wu 19:54:56 UTC) (permalink)
Bungie - Saving Microsoft's Bacon
At the New York Times, there's an article about the Xbox 360's quality woes... and a theory about why people don't give up on a product that fails so often. "There's nothing in the house that breaks down as much," says one of the consumers quoated in the article. What makes someone satisfied with a product with such a poor perceived quality record? Why, Halo 3, of course. Go read. (Louis Wu 18:23:11 UTC) (permalink)
$155 Million or Bust
Variety's got a story about the hopes Microsoft has for Halo 3 - will it become the single biggest entertainment event in history? matttheskwirl14 was the first to us with the news. (Louis Wu 18:17:31 UTC) (permalink)
Halo 3 Albania - Webisode 2
Dave Bergland wrote to let us know that Webisode 2 of his Halo 3 Albania Project is now posted; you can watch it in QuickTime format on the website, or in streaming format at YouTube. This one tries to clarify what's going to happen in the next couple of months. (Dave needs your help, too.) Go watch. (Louis Wu 18:12:20 UTC) (permalink)
Sunday's news in brief:
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The Riot 60 Rockslide megabattle pistol fun Grunt Plushie Templates - to Start The iPhone is miPhone Comparing Haze and Halo 3 Halo 3 Tax? Mute Radio now a part of Gaming Lessons |
Saturday's news in brief:
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HaloPC Sightjacker Dialogue - now characterized Halo 3 Game Fuel TV Ad Rahll with the punches Halo Gnomes Same Planet, Different Worlds Internally Generated Pressure Trying and failing to be edgy and mature |
