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B.U.N.G.L.E.'s 7 Pillars
Bungie has posted the 7 Pillars of B.U.N.G.L.E. - the fastest way to success in their new Pro league. Read it, or lose. (Louis Wu 23:44:48 UTC) (permalink)
Professional Video Gaming Hits the Skids
The New York Times has an article about professional gaming (amazing timing, given Bungie's unveiling of B.U.N.G.L.E. today) - apparently, except for Major League Gaming, professional video gaming is dying. (According to the article, MLG is going gangbusters.) Will B.U.N.G.L.E. take the wind out of MLG's sails? Stay tuned! (Remember, bugmenot.com can help you access sites like the New York Times if you don't already have a login.) (Louis Wu 20:06:22 UTC) (permalink)
Xboxes on US Gunships in the Gulf?
CaLL Me ZeNy was one of a few to notice that the Online Players map at Bungie.net coincidentally resembles the Superintendent today - which is pretty interesting, because a bunch of those lights are in the middle of the Persian Gulf. Proof positive that the US Armed Forces loves Halo 3? I think so! (Louis Wu 19:51:23 UTC) (permalink)
Mmmm..... brainnnnnns
Cybrfrk sent along a link from Pwn or Die that points out 8 games that need to add a zombie mode. Yes, they think Halo 3 is one of those games. (Louis Wu 19:48:02 UTC) (permalink)
Forum overhaul
BOLL has returned to help out with our makeover. Check out the work he's done on our forum! (Louis Wu 19:45:31 UTC) (permalink)
Halopen Pencast 08
Shawn Connery (yes, spelled that way) let us know that the Halopen Pencast 08 is now online - there are some awesome changes coming! (Louis Wu 19:44:45 UTC) (permalink)
A Sad Loss for the Halo Community
Looks like HighSpeedHalo.net isn't covering Halo any more - it's all about Starcraft: Brood War speedruns. Best of luck to the HSH boys! (Louis Wu 19:18:15 UTC) (permalink)
B.U.N.G.L.E. Map Guide
For folks itching to see what sort of levels you'll be playing on in the Bungie Ultimate Ninja Gaming Extreme League™, Bungie has posted a B.U.N.G.L.E. Map Guide showing off the cool new spaces. Give it a read - then download the maps, screenshots, and films from Bungie Favorites! (Louis Wu 18:36:23 UTC) (permalink)
B.U.N.G.L.E. Trailer - More Access
Bungie's connection seems to have improved, but just in case, we're mirroring the B.U.N.G.L.E. videos, so you can see them in higher-quality than is available on YouTube.
WMV: 720x480 (49 mb) | 480x320 (22 mb)
QT: 640x480 (83 mb) | 480x320 (64 mb)
Again, it's still available at Bungie.net and on YouTube. (Louis Wu 18:10:43 UTC) (permalink)
B.U.N.G.L.E. Exposed
Bungie has unveiled Bungie Ultimate Ninja Gaming League Extreme™, their new Professional Gaming League featuring Halo 3. Swing by their site to read all the details! Wanna play some Showerball? Update: if you're having trouble seeing the promotional vid, swing by Bungie's YouTube Channel for a version that's not quite so bandwidth-limited. (Louis Wu 17:33:21 UTC) (permalink)
Mythic Codes from The USA Today
The USA Today is giving away 50 codes for the Mythic Maps - swing by this page for details. You must be 18 or older, a resident of the lower 48 United States, and you have to enter before tomorrow at 9 am. (Louis Wu 17:15:38 UTC) (permalink)
It's their fault for not thinking ahead.
Halo Community member Arm the Flag has been forced to change its name, due to conflicts with the US government. Check out CaptureTheBomb.com to see their new home. Thanks, urk. (Louis Wu 16:37:58 UTC) (permalink)
Zero Punctuation: Halo Wars
The Escapist has posted Yahtzee's Zero Punctuation review of Halo Wars - and you get a bonus review of X-Blades. Thanks, gunluva. (Louis Wu 16:36:11 UTC) (permalink)
The Flaming Ninja Challenge 4
pete_the_duck couldn't stop at 3 - so The Flaming Ninja Challenge 4 has been posted! It's his most diabolical obstacle course yet. Go see if you've got what it takes! (Louis Wu 16:17:23 UTC) (permalink)
Bionicle Hunter - Plans
retinence let us know that he's created instructions for making his Lego Bionicle Hunter (we mentioned it back in February). Go grab the plans and make your own! (Louis Wu 15:56:57 UTC) (permalink)
Wednesday's Comic Roundup
There are a few Halo-related funnies for you today:
- 2501 Episode 34 was posted yesterday, according to The Catfish, over at Bungie.net
- Elnea updated Halo Action Figure Theater with Episode 165 last night (The Oracle) - looks like it might get crazy soon
- Hawty McBloggy let us know that the latest episode of DeepCee's ODS Steve (#20 - Bearings) is now available - I think the humor might be British
- Bloogyo told us about the latest Rat's Nest (#7 - Wrath of the Covenant), along with links for archives if you want to catch up
- TTL Demag0gue announced that the latest plot twist in Reclaimer (Moderation) will blow you away... and he might be right
That should do it! (Louis Wu 15:47:39 UTC) (permalink)
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