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Friday, February 27, 2009 |  |
It's Rainin' Maps
The Bungie Weekly Update is up - and funny. Lots of (yeah, you probably guessed it) Mythic Map news. Go look. Local version coming soonish. (I wonder who grabbed the title link code? Or... the other one in there?) Update: Now up in our Weekly Update Archive, as well. Just for fun. (Louis Wu 23:48:09 UTC) (permalink)
An act of random kindness
We were contacted this afternoon by OXC Tank Cat, with an unusual offer. He had ordered (and received) the Halo Wars Limited Edition as planned (he's in the UK)... but between ordering and receiving, he was the recipient of ANOTHER Mythic code. His friends already had the map pack (this guy's connected!), so he contacted us - and asked us if we knew anybody who might be able to use an extra code. At first we were like "nah, dude, everybody's got one of those, they're garbage" - but then the crack wore off, and we realized what a fantastic offer it actually was. I contacted pete_the_duck, who was clearly pining for a code just this morning... and pete said sure, he'd help the guy out, take the code off his hands. (Actually, he offered to have Tank Cat's manbabies, but this is a family site.) I gotta say... I'm diggin' the community love. Tank Cat... you rock. Keep a lookout for some karmic payback... (Louis Wu 21:45:19 UTC) (permalink)
T-Squared - Get Backsmacked
Bryan Simon continues his series of odes to Halo Pros - the latest one is about Tom 'TSquared' Taylor, and is called 'Get Backsmacked'. If you'd like to put the song on your mobile device, we've posted it in mp3 format (2.2 mb). Go Bryan! (Louis Wu 21:44:12 UTC) (permalink)
The Mythical Monthly Mythic Challenge
Daniel 'Tyrant' Morris let us know that the Monthly Mythic Challenge has gotten a boost - this time around, there's a special treat. first-time soloists have a shot at a Mythic Map Pack code - and to help provide you incentive to EARN it, you get an extra week to complete the challenge! You've got to start on March 1 (or later), and the first person to finish all 10 levels in Mythic difficulty in less than two weeks will receive a set of Mythic Maps. (Remember, the Mythic Walkthrough here on HBO can help.) If nobody finishes it (or if the contest is won by a team, or an existing Conqueror), then the prize is the standard 1600 MS Points. Browse the 'Quest for SLASO' group for full details... and prepare to conquer!
(Louis Wu 21:18:19 UTC) (permalink)
Tilt-Shifted Hornet
Mid7night took a bunch of cool tilt-shifted pics involving Hornets on The Covenant. Check 'em out! (Louis Wu 21:12:08 UTC) (permalink)
Who We Are
A Machinima Short By Tommy92L whipped up a new machinima short - it's called 'Who We Are', and the effects are REALLY nice. Go watch it! (Louis Wu 21:04:50 UTC) (permalink)
Loot Ninja Reviews Halo Wars
Loot Ninja has a review of Halo Wars - after playing a bit, they decided they liked it a lot. Go read! (Louis Wu 21:04:30 UTC) (permalink)
Halo Mythic Map Pack: Sandbox Walkthrough
Rooster Teeth has posted their walkthrough of Sandbox - that's all three, now. Swing by and watch it if you want some tips on how this level can be used! Thanks, pete_the_duck. (Louis Wu 20:26:39 UTC) (permalink)
Arbi's Island
ZZoMBiE13 created this image about a year ago, for a then-upcoming issue of Another Halo Comic Strip. He never ended up using it - but he found it recently, and thought someone might enjoy it as a desktop. For all you gamers who grew up with Mario... this one's for you. (Louis Wu 19:34:39 UTC) (permalink)
Decayed Panoramas - a new blog
Decadence Night stopped by with a link to his new blog, set up for the purpose of displaying his Halo 3 panoramas. The time-lapse shots we've highlighted this past week are there... along with a bunch of regular panoramas we haven't mentioned before. Check it out! (Louis Wu 19:32:43 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's Bungie Blog Roundup
There's another hour's worth of content in the Bungie Blog - lessee here...
- imwatchingyou submitted a video called 'Usually Unusual' - gameplay we all experience, but which is fun to watch. Available in HD.
- Mythic Map Impressions at Ready Up Live - try not to crush 'em like yesterday
- Resix and Kingjudge created 'Average Joes A Halo 3 Montage' - more fun-to-watch gameplay from (not-so) Average Joes.
- Affirno posted some campaign footage on everyone's favorite Halo 3 level... whereby he gets splattered by a living being. Ouch! (Skip the first minute.)
- Spartacus280 released a Halo 3 machinima called 'Retrospect' - it's not long, but it's very nicely done. Definitely worth a look!
I think that covers it for now... (Louis Wu 18:45:17 UTC) (permalink)
ODST Interview at Gameplayer
One of the tidbits I missed this week, while away, was caught by Domino Theory, over at NeoGAF. Gameplayer (an Australian website) posted an interview with Joe Staten, a writer at Bungie, and Ryan Crosby, group project manager at Microsoft, about the upcoming Halo 3: ODST. There are some tasty morsels in there! Give it a read. (Louis Wu 18:07:12 UTC) (permalink)
More free codes - this time it's 1UP
1UP is giving away 50 codes - that's a lot! Submit "your coolest Halo 3 memory in the Game Night thread on the Halo 3 boards." They'll pick the winners before Tuesday. Thanks, A Penguin. (Louis Wu 17:54:37 UTC) (permalink)
Ask The Rookie - another shot at a Mythic Code
Aannnd... there's ANOTHER chance at a Mythic Map Code! Domino Theory is back for his SECOND contest, even before his first one has been claimed yet! Swing by the 'Ask The Rookie' page, and read the rules; you've got until tomorrow evening to submit your entries. Domino will announce his winner on Monday. (Louis Wu 15:09:49 UTC) (permalink)
Need Map DL Code God Bless
pete_the_duck has a funny story to tell (with pictures) on our forum. Well... maybe not funny for him... (Louis Wu 14:56:51 UTC) (permalink)
Friday Caption Fun, Round 37
It's Friday... so check out Hawty McBloggy's for another round of Friday Caption Fun. Lots of golf-related funnies from last week, and a truly sweet pic of Johnson and the Arbiter to work with this time around. Go contribute!
(Louis Wu 14:40:03 UTC) (permalink)
Halo Wars Strategy Blog - Busy, Busy, Busy
Last week, we mentioned a blog at Prima Games, focused on the Halo Wars Official Strategy Guide - the author, David Hodgson, has been busy, and if you check back now, you'll find a whole slew of new content - Blog Post 2 has UNSC Faction Facts, there's a UNSC Unit Overview video (Part 1 and Part 2), Blog Post 3 has more UNSC Faction Facts, and Blog Post 4 covers the Campaign missions. Not bad for a week's worth of content! (Louis Wu 14:36:11 UTC) (permalink)
Halo Uprising comic giveaway
Dave Kramer let us know that Busy Gamer News is giving away a comic book - and you can help decide whether it's Halo: Uprising or a Mirror's Edge comic. Visit the page, post a comment, and your voice will be heard! Update: Dave clarified that BOTH comics will be given out - the ranking is just to see what folks like better. You don't want Uprising to get beat by a girl, do you?
(Louis Wu 14:23:23 UTC) (permalink)
Mapmaker Interview at OXM UK
OXM UK has an interview with Dan Miller and Lars Bakken about the Mythic Maps, and other Halo tidbits. (Did you know that there are still several thousand downloads of the Legendary Map Pack every day... even now?) Give it a read - good stuff. Thanks, onebitrocket. (Louis Wu 14:14:18 UTC) (permalink)
Halo Wars Review from Times Online
The UK's Times Online has a review of Halo Wars - for the most part, they liked it. (Louis Wu 14:13:26 UTC) (permalink)
More Mythic Impressions and Vids
MasterChief2829 noticed that DailyGamerBlog has impressions (including gameplay vids) of the Mythic Maps. Check 'em out! (Louis Wu 14:10:14 UTC) (permalink)
Be careful what you send out...
Shacknews has a funny PR mixup - CrispyGamer received some concept art from the Halo Wars team... but it included some unexpected placeholder text. (The final version is displayed as well, for comparison.) Thanks, KP. (Louis Wu 14:05:38 UTC) (permalink)
Genesis - a basic overview
Bry received his copy of the Halo Wars Collectors Edition yesterday, and posted some vague (potentially spoiling) tidbits from the 46-page graphic novel written by Eric Nylund that's included with the package. Go see what's there! (Louis Wu 14:05:20 UTC) (permalink)
Mythic Impressions, from Forge Hub
Forge Hub has put up a Mythic Map Pack review - go take another look at these maps from the viewpoint of mapmakers. Thanks, urk. (Louis Wu 14:04:57 UTC) (permalink)
Symbology
TTL Demag0gue stopped in with Reclaimer 157 - it's Part 6 of Reclaimer: Mythic Edition, and it gives you a final look at Orbital (and a bit about Ferial). (Louis Wu 14:04:40 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's Fan Fiction
Just two new pieces in the Fan Fiction section this week... go read! (Louis Wu 14:02:28 UTC) (permalink)
OXM has 100 Codes to Share
Wow... I don't know how much time is left on the contest... but OXM UK is giving away 20 codes today - register and answer a simple question, and you're entered. This contest went live yesterday, and they say the winners will be announced today... but it's still open as of this writing. Get over there! (They're doing ANOTHER 20 later today, it sounds like - and have a total of 100 to give away.) (Louis Wu 12:06:27 UTC) (permalink)
HBO Mythic Map Code Giveaway, Round 2
Okay, because we're gluttons for punishment, we're giving away ANOTHER 5 Mythic Map Pack codes. This time, the process is much, much simpler: visit our giveaway page, give us your name, email, and gamertag (once - read the warning on the page about getting yourself disqualified), and tomorrow night we'll randomly pick 5 valid entries and give 'em codes. Be careful with your inputs; we had someone try to steal one of the winning codes from the LAST contest last night by suggesting that he'd mistyped his email address. If a winner doesn't respond to the notification email within 48 hours, we'll send the code to someone else. (Whoever uses it first wins!) Okay, what are you waiting for? Go add your entry to the list! (Louis Wu 00:00:17 UTC) (permalink)
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