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Friday, April 3, 2009 |  |
In Which Shishka is a Jerk
It's Friday, so Bungie has posted another Weekly Update - and there's lots of good stuff in there this time around. There's a discussion with Shishka about a new map we might be seeing soon, a bit about how the office handles changes, info about the Emerald City ComiCon, details on the April Matchmaking Update, some info about the most recent tag contest on Bungie.net... and more. What more? Go read and find out. It is, as always, also available in our Weekly Update Archive. (Louis Wu 23:54:33 UTC) (permalink)
Greg Bear to write Halo Fiction
Whoa. opog stopped in with some pretty impressive news for science fiction fans - it looks like Greg Bear will be writing about Forerunners. From his agent's website:
April 2009 - Science Fiction - A science fiction icon and winner of the field's highest awards, Greg Bear has signed on to write three Halo novels set in the time of the Forerunners, the creators and builders of the Halos. Almost nothing is known for sure about this ancient race. Worshipped by the Covenant as gods, their engineering relics pepper the galaxy, and their connection to humanity remains unanswered. Devoted fans of both the books and games will finally get to delve deep into the era of these enigmatic beings, and discover for themselves the epic story behind one of the great mysteries of the Halo universe: the complete disappearance of the Forerunners from existence. World publication rights to Tor Books.
This sounds like a fantastic way to expand the Halo universe! Update: for anyone who's worried that 1) this might be fake, or 2) this might be muddling up the Halo backstory, check out Frankie's comments about the upcoming trilogy on our forum. (Louis Wu 18:20:36 UTC) (permalink)
2009 MLG Pro Circuit Starts Tonight
Subtheorist from MLG reminded us that the 2009 MLG Pro Circuit kicks off today. Swing by starting this evening to see streaming coverage of the Halo action all weekend long! The MLG Pregame Show, starting at 8pm ET, will break down what to expect at this event (and throughout the rest of the 2009 season). (Louis Wu 18:13:57 UTC) (permalink)
Pretty Please... Pick Me. (Well, him.)
Bryan Simon submitted an entry to the Dr. Pepper Ultimate Gaming House Contest (hosted by MLG) - you can see it here on YouTube. I'd vote for him! (Louis Wu 18:11:28 UTC) (permalink)
Halo 3 Mythbusters: Episode 10
RandomSauce sent word that Halo 3 Mythbusters, Episode 10, is now live - once again, it's chock-full of cool glitches and little-known facts about Halo gameplay. Great stuff! Go watch this one.
(Louis Wu 18:00:13 UTC) (permalink)
TPT: How to Suck Less at Halo Vol.2 - Warthogs
Jake108 let us know that the Teabag Prevention Team is beginning to cover vehicles - this week, they're looking at Warthogs. Swing by and read some tips that will help you perform better in your favorite 4-wheeled jeep! (Louis Wu 17:59:54 UTC) (permalink)
This is my Roflcopter... check out the blades!
Hawty McBloggy let us know that Friday Caption Fun Round 41 is now up at her site - swing by and check out some of the best results from last week, along with a new image for you to defile- um, I mean caption. (Louis Wu 17:59:28 UTC) (permalink)
Master Chief Calls Tech Support
Halo0001 X sent word of a new video showing what might happen if Microsoft gets control of the UNSC. Anyone who's called 1-800-4-MYXBOX will know how the Master Chief feels... (I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry.) (Louis Wu 17:59:04 UTC) (permalink)
Get Your Game On
Jeff Hartt pointed out this Digg post showing off a funny example of crowdsourcing at Amazon - in the 'Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought' section of a page for condoms, the poster found Halo 2 high up on the list. (I checked the page today, and it's gone entirely... but it was definitely there last night.) Hartt points out that this sort of connection would imply that American gamers see things a little differently than their UK counterparts... (Louis Wu 17:58:27 UTC) (permalink)
Forge Contest at 360Junkies
Ikillbambis pointed out a contest at 360Junkies - create a mythical creature using Forge, and you might win a Mythic Map code, or Mimobots. You must sign up on their forums to enter.
(Louis Wu 17:58:02 UTC) (permalink)
Bungie Blog Basics
Quick Roundup of new goodies on the Bungie Blog:
- 'Flag Campers' Episode 1 is a ne wHalo 3 machinima series
- Major League Driving Top 10 #5 is another collection of vehicular mayhem
- Facility B5D has put up a new Teammates of Genius - Mr. Determined Elephant Operator. Honk if you like Elephants.
- The Plasma Pistol Project is a schoolhouse look at the Plasma Pistol.
I'm sure there'll be more later. (Louis Wu 17:57:34 UTC) (permalink)
Comic Friday
Here's what we've heard about since Wednesday:
- The Catfish told Bungie.net about 2501 Episode 35 - Destruction. Things might go boom.
- Dennis Powers send us a note about Shipwrecked Episode 61 - The Sin of Omission. Poetry and Halo... whoda thunk?
- Bloogyo stopped in with word of Rat's Nest Episode7 3 - plus site enhancements.
- Elnea posted Halo Action Figure Theater #166 (Cassandra) - who knew Tarot cards would play a part in a Halo drama?
- anthraxgoon announced that X36 Chapter 2 #9 is now out - 4 pages of PDF goodness.
No Reclaimer today - TTL Demag0gue is having health issues. Get better! (Louis Wu 17:57:02 UTC) (permalink)
It's all about the physics...
SnowJP 360 told us about a list of 17 memorable game explosions at Gameplayer - awesomely, Randy Glass' 'Warthog Jump' vid made the list. Check out the rest!
(Louis Wu 17:56:35 UTC) (permalink)
HaloWars Goes Gray
MastaSin333 visited to announce 'HaloWars Goes Gray', a flash animation he's put together and posted at NewGrounds. It's not about Halo Wars, the game, it's about wars in Halo, and it focuses on the Spartan Gray Team (of Onyx/Cole Protocol fame). Check it out!
(Louis Wu 17:56:05 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's Fan Fiction (and an apology)
Apologies for the flood of Halo news about to hit this page; things have been a tad crazy today. There were six new stories up for your reading pleasure in the Fan Fiction section this week - check 'em out! (Louis Wu 17:48:30 UTC) (permalink)
Thursday's news in brief:
Wednesday's news in brief:
