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Friday, August 21, 2009 |  |
They're ants, I tell you. Ants. (Or maybe beavers.)
The Bungie Weekly Update is live over at Bungie.net (and in our Weekly Update Archive) - it was a busy week, so urk had his hands full summarizing it. The ODST Across America tour, previews of upcoming maps, Gamescom in Cologne, Press in Seattle, all of these are covered. Plus new stuff about the upcoming maps, some really funky pants on David Allen, and a very fun pic found by Stosh - it's an update worth reading! So go read, already. (Louis Wu 23:57:33 UTC) (permalink)
Zoxin It Up! LIVE a couple of hours away
Thanks muchly to urk, who reminded us that Zoxin It Up! LIVE is happening tonight - swing by to hear the interview with Adam Grumbo, of the 405th. (He's got something cool to give away, and if you're listening, you're eligible!) The festivities start at 9pm ET - but be a little early if you want a shot at a backstage pass. (Louis Wu 22:19:59 UTC) (permalink)
Don't worry, we're clean.
If you visit the Halo Story Page right now, you might see a message that the site is distributing malware. Please be aware that the malicious iframe was removed as soon as we were notified of its existence - and the compromised login that allowed access has been changed. The site is safe at this point, and we hope that Google removes the warning page soon. (Louis Wu 18:35:50 UTC) (permalink)
Bungie ODST Interview at VG247
VG247 caught up with Brian Jarrard and CJ Cowan at Gamescom - they asked a bunch of good questions about Halo 3: ODST and its development. Go read the answers. (Louis Wu 17:51:05 UTC) (permalink)
Halo 3 Co-Op Night Recap
Co-Optimus wrote up their Halo 3 Co-Op Night (we mentioned it yesterday, remember?) - swing by for impressions and screen caps from the staff. (Louis Wu 17:40:56 UTC) (permalink)
HaloCharts: Mythic CLASO
BuzzJuice brought us the news of a new Co-Op Mythic Campaign Challenge from HaloCharts. You and a friend run through all nine levels of Halo 3, in order, in CLASO (Co-op, Legendary, All Skulls On), and if you're first to sumbit a full set of 9 runs, you both win Recon! Nice. (Oh... did we mention that there's a Zero Deaths requirement? ZING!) (Louis Wu 17:34:01 UTC) (permalink)
Shadows
TTL Demag0gue stopped in with word of Reclaimer 208 - something funky in those ruins... (Louis Wu 17:25:11 UTC) (permalink)
HBOFFPotW(s)
kabu stopped in with word of a couple of different HBO Fan Fic Pick of the Week entries - swing by for the educated choices of HBOFF community members! (Louis Wu 15:45:44 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's Fan Fiction
Four new pieces are up for your reading pleasure in the Fan Fiction section - go read! (Louis Wu 14:09:11 UTC) (permalink)
Wait... 8:15 is 'mad early'?
Eep - not sure how I missed it... but last night, a new 'Breaking In' article went up at Bungie.net - Associate Producer Jessie Coombs (it's her responsibility to make sure the art for Halo: Reach comes in on time) holds forth on drumming, tv-watching dogs, and getting jobs that taste like cupcakes. Go read! (Louis Wu 13:49:58 UTC) (permalink)
Rally Point Map Preview at IGN
IGN has a preview writeup of the Rally Point map they played at Gamescom (we mentioned the videos yesterday). Not a lot there - but if you're looking for every tidbit of info about new Firefight maps, go read this. (Louis Wu 13:34:49 UTC) (permalink)
Fanmade Dare Helmet on eBay
There's only one day left - but if you're interested in buying a (fan-created) rough cast of a wearable Recon helmet with 'DARE' inscribed above the visor, swing by eBay and bid. Buy It Now price is $175, starting bid is $150. The seller has said that more than one can be made. Thanks, Fragclone. (Louis Wu 12:07:04 UTC) (permalink)
Gamescom ODST-Playin'
STARstruCk was at Gamescom this week, playing Halo 3: ODST's Firefight mode... and filmed the entire process, including some behind-the-scenes setup stuff with Bungie's Brian Jarrard. (This might not be of huge interest to folks who just want to play the game - but if you're curious how grueling a trade show can be for the guys who have to show the game off... it's a great watch.) Thanks, Kibbles. (Louis Wu 11:49:25 UTC) (permalink)
More ODST Mythic Gameplay
G4TV has put up their footage of the three new Mythic maps included with Halo 3: ODST (Heretic, Citadel, and Longshore) - these were the same games that other press outlets participated in, though the footage is from a different viewpoint. Swing by and watch!
(Louis Wu 11:49:03 UTC) (permalink)
Chat with MLG Pro Heinz on ESPN
In preparation for MLG Dallas (next Friday, August 28), Triggers Down's Heinz will be joining ESPN SportsNation to chat this afternoon at 4pm ET - you can submit a question ahead of time, or simply swing by at 4 for the chat! (Louis Wu 11:48:42 UTC) (permalink)
Master Chief CNC Project - update
Dennis Powers wrote to let us know that ChocolateNugget and Yodajammies (the guys who were putting together CNC-milled Spartan armor (we mentioned them in June) are back with progress pics; they've got pics of their gloves and forearm armor. Swing by the thread at HaloMaps (latest pictures can be found here) for details! (Louis Wu 11:47:59 UTC) (permalink)
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