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BWU - 22 May 2009
It's Friday evening, so the Bungie Weekly Update is live - head on over to Bungie.net to read it (or just visit our Weekly Update Archive). Lots of choice tidbits - but my favorite is the return of the Action Sack playlist in the near future. Go see what else you can find! (Louis Wu 23:59:55 UTC) (permalink)
Aesthetic Artist Interviews, Week Seven
The latest Aesthetic Artist Interview is now live - Team Pepto sat down with a cuban cat, a man with a serious way with the Halo Screenshot tools. Go read the details... and check out some of his amazing work.
(Louis Wu 18:04:53 UTC) (permalink)
With This Sword, I Thee Part
Tony 'ubald' Marcotte is back with another render - this time, he's done justice to the Hayabusa armor. Awesome pose!
(Louis Wu 17:59:22 UTC) (permalink)
Free Strategy Guide from BusyGamerNews
Dave Kramer, of BusyGamerNews.com, let us know that they're giving away a copy of the Halo 3 official guide, from Piggyback Interactive. You've got until May 28 to enter - all you've got to do is post a comment on the news article. (Some restrictions apply - read the rules for details.) Nice!
(Louis Wu 17:56:48 UTC) (permalink)
Watch Movies, Win Recon
Goodies, courtesy of the BungLog™:
- A screenshot montage from A Deaf Boy, consisting of the best output he could find for the month of May.
- A new funtage from The Funtage Crew - lots of entertaining clips
- A Top Ten Halo 3 Sticks vid (in HD) from 360Cinema - looks like mostly hail marys
- Obi Wan Stevobi, a Bungie.net Ninja, is offering Recon for some specific feats on Matchmaking - read this thread for details.
- The Tyrant is offering Recon for folks who succeed in beating various campaign levels on Mythic difficulty - read the post for details
That's a lot of videos, and a lot of Recon! (Louis Wu 17:55:42 UTC) (permalink)
Halo 3 - there's no candy on the ground.
Rooster Teeth started a video series a while back - it's called 'Pajamachievements', and it's basically a bunch of chicks in pajamas, playing videogames and trying to earn achievements. (Usually, they're brand-new to the game in question.) The latest episode is Halo 3. Halo 3 + hot chicks + sleepwear + vodka = pure awesomeness. (Louis Wu 15:33:13 UTC) (permalink)
Behind the Wheel
Phatcorns bought a Blackmagic Intensity card - which means you're in for a bunch of HD videos. And because Phatcorns has a great sense of camera control, this means you're in luck. Check out Behind the Wheel, a montage that should remind people why montages are cool. The camera's the star of this one. Phatcorn's forum post contains both a YouTube HD link, and a downloadable, hi-res version. This might be my favorite video of the month.
(Louis Wu 12:26:31 UTC) (permalink)
Mandlbaum in: 'Core Tempature'
Halo0001 X found yet ANOTHER old clip showing off that awesome 70s megastar, Mandlebaum and his nemeses, Evile and Dr. Roboclaw. It's so bad it's good! (Halo0001 X told us that he's pretty sure this is the end of the Mandlebaum clips that will find their way to the public before, say... summer. I guess his attic is cleaned out...) (Louis Wu 12:23:06 UTC) (permalink)
Friday Comic Roundup (and a bonus)
Just a couple of new comics today (no Reclaimer this time out - get better, TTL Demag0gue!):
- The Catfish has posted 2501 - Episode 56 (thanks, urk).
- Elnea has posted not only Halo Action Figure #179 (Judgement)... but also a fantastic little video paying tribute to the Believe ad, while still staying true to HAFT's surreality.
I'm still giggling. Update: Gah! I forgot Shipwrecked Episode 68 (Gaia) - sorry, Dennis! (Louis Wu 12:17:47 UTC) (permalink)
What's not to love about a giant pig?
Heh - Swine Flu on Halo 3! (It's a Zombies gametype, with a giant pig on the map, and pink zombies.) Map is here, gametype is here, if you want to download it. (Louis Wu 12:10:18 UTC) (permalink)
Halopedia Interview with Fred Van Lente
CaptainTony let us know that he's interviewed Fred Van Lente, writer of the upcoming Spartan Black comics from Marvel (first issue is due out in December). Go visit Halopedia to read the details - lots of good stuff about the Spartan Black storyline, and how Van Lente made sure it fit into the Halo universe in a non-canon-violating way.
(Louis Wu 11:59:19 UTC) (permalink)
The Untitled Comic-Thingy, Episode 2
Leviathan continues his graphic novel(ette) with A Sangheili's War Is Never Over - Part 2 - the art is getting more intricate! (Louis Wu 11:58:33 UTC) (permalink)
Friday Limerick Fun
Hawty McBloggy's changing it up - this week, instead of a Friday Caption Fun article, she's got something new. She's looking for your best Halo-related limerick! (And knowing Hawty, making it a bit naughty wouldn't be frowned upon.) Go visit, read what others have already submitted, and see what you can come up with! (Louis Wu 11:50:39 UTC) (permalink)
Broken In - Sam Jones
Yesterday, Bungie.net posted a new article in their Breaking/Broken In series - this one is with Art Manager and Senior Environment Artist Sam Jones. He talks about what he does, why he does it, and how he got there - with lots of little tidbits that can help you if YOU want to get there. Give it a read!
(Louis Wu 11:49:03 UTC) (permalink)
MicroMachinima Episode 3: The Return
Arm The Flag is back with another MicroMachinima - Episode 3 is called "The Return", and it's got a little bit of a meta-quality to it. Short and funny - that's how I like 'em! Thanks, AnTi PRO.
(Louis Wu 11:47:20 UTC) (permalink)
Halopen Pencast 09
Firestorm12 let us knwo that Halopen's back with another Pencast - Episode 9 has a pair of guests, including ODST Sarge, the man behind the Machinima Voice Actors Association. Go listen.
(Louis Wu 11:46:29 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's Fan Fiction
Only two new pieces for you this week in the Fan Fiction section - read 'em! (Louis Wu 11:45:47 UTC) (permalink)
Double XP Weekend - Team Control
The latest Double XP Weekend playlist kicked off yesterday - it's Team Control. Territories, Land Grab, and Team King - go capture something! (You can read the full breakdown of the playlist on Bungie's Playlists page.)
Halo 3: ODST Preview at Gamepro
Gamepro has put up a preview of Halo 3:ODST. As far as I can tell, there's nothing new in here - but it is a decent overview. (Louis Wu 11:41:25 UTC) (permalink)
In the Clouds
Mid7night took a bunch of shots of his Covenant Assault Carrier in X-Plane... and MAN they're pretty. Go look!
(Louis Wu 11:40:06 UTC) (permalink)
Forge Hub Community Spotlight: Draw the Line
Forge Hub has posted a community spotlight, casting the glow on Draw the Line, a mapmaker with some serious chops. Check out what keeps him going, along with some of his best work! Thanks, urk.
(Louis Wu 11:39:33 UTC) (permalink)
Halo 3 Funny Lines 3
Due to an unforeseen issue here yesterday, a lot of news from the afternoon and evening got skipped; let's see if I can catch up. First off: there's a new Funny Lines video over at Bungie.net - Krewtaun has captured another bunch of funny dialogue snippets in video form. Someone should submit these to our Dialogue Databank...
(Louis Wu 11:38:49 UTC) (permalink)
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