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Mandlbaum in: 'Core Tempature' [Part 2]
Halo0001 X is back with another segment of Mandlbaum: Core Tempature - it looks like we might eventually see the entire film! (Part 1 was released in May.) You can watch the standard version on YouTube (11 minutes), or the Extended Director's Cut on Vimeo (13 minutes). Will Mandlbaum save the world? There's only one way to find out! (Well, two ways, I guess. Three, if you count the streaming and download options on Vimeo separately. Never mind - just go watch!) (Louis Wu 20:01:26 UTC) (permalink)
Halo3 ODST Rookie Figure
Bigsauce got his hands on some early Halo 3 ODST action figures from McFarlane (Front (2048x1536, 689k) | Back (2048x1536, 688k) | out of packaging (2048x1536, 689k)) - if you'd like to buy one yourself, he's offering three on eBay. Another interesting tidbit for collectors - the back of the card shows off a Spartan Mark IV (from the Halo Wars collection) - this hasn't been announced by McFarlane yet. (Louis Wu 18:59:13 UTC) (permalink)
Reclaimer 211: Prey
A bit later than usual, but TTL Demag0gue stopped in with word of Reclaimer 211 (Prey) - Tag's looking for Jamie Lee Curtis, but finding... something else. (Louis Wu 18:31:24 UTC) (permalink)
Top 10 Halo 3 Splatters - Episode 3
If you're into metal impacting flesh, Top 10 Halo Splatters Episode 3 contains nearly 5 minutes of vehicular carnage - thanks, urk. (Louis Wu 18:10:11 UTC) (permalink)
An official call for a return to roots
There are a bunch of new vids available on the Bungie Blog this morning... but I gotta say, the only one I found worth watching was the 3rd Mixtage, edited by Hemdall. Great gameplay and editing that doesn't make you want to cry... have we forgotten how to make montages like this? (Louis Wu 16:32:25 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's Fan Fiction
Eight new pieces are up this week in the Fan Fiction section, including some highly-respected names. Go read! (Louis Wu 15:25:40 UTC) (permalink)
Retrospective Review: Halo 2 Soundtrack
Dennis Wyman rediscovered the Halo 2 Official Soundtrack recently - and decided to write up a pair of reviews, just in time for the release of the Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack. You'll find his thoughts on both Volume 1 and Volume 2 on the Zangaroa Blog. The short version - he liked Volume 2 MUCH more. Go read why!
(Louis Wu 11:49:58 UTC) (permalink)
An old friend surfaces
Some old-timers might remember Pico - he was an early maker of machinima, notably the Lethal Rage series in 2003/2004. He stopped in this morning to point out an interview by the folks at machinima.fr - the english version is here, the french version here. It's a fun read! (Some good advice from it, to folks making machinima now: "Make a movie you want to see." Sounds like Pico and Bungie have similar philosophies!)
(Louis Wu 11:41:09 UTC) (permalink)
HMB: Twitter Thursdays and Caption Fridays
It's Friday - which means it's time for funny screenshots at Hawty McBloggy's. Friday Caption Fun, Round 61 has a summary of the best lines from last week... and a new image you can really sink your teeth into. (While you're there, check out Twitter T&A Thursday - Angel invited people to consider a what-if scenario that I'm sure has occurred to more than one Halo fan...) (Louis Wu 11:36:54 UTC) (permalink)
CE United: 20 Questions for DeepCee
Willy let us know that CE United's 20 Questions for August are directed at DeepCee, the artist behind ODS Steve. Give it a read! (Louis Wu 11:36:17 UTC) (permalink)
Would be weirder with Apone - erm, Johnson.
Mega Bloks is releasing Halo Wars Metalons, construction sets that let you magnetically construct your own Spartan. CaptainTony took one look at the gun that Spartan is carrying, and wondered if universes were colliding... (Louis Wu 11:34:27 UTC) (permalink)
Halo 3: ODST at MLG Dallas
A reminder - Shishka and SketchFactor will both be at MLG Dallas this weekend, helping to show off Halo 3: ODST. There are pro exhibitions on Friday night, and then Firefight will be available to tourney-goers from 10-3 (or so) on Saturday. Thanks to Sketch for the update, and to urk for a B.net reinforcement. (Louis Wu 11:25:50 UTC) (permalink)
Wild French ODST - a followup
Kotaku got a bit more information out of Microsoft about the French ODST leak we mentioned Wednesday. Looks like there might have been a 'small breach' in the distribution process. They confirmed that they "will take action against those [they] believe have procured copies of the game illegitimately." (It's unclear how you can consider the purchase of a game at a retail outlet 'illegitimate'... but maybe they're not talking about those guys.) Requests for clarification of the MS France announcement CaLL Me ZeNy posted (stating that those caught playing before the release date would be banned from LIVE) were met with 'no comment'. Update: a further clarification today says Microsoft will NOT be banning 'legitimate customers'. That's much more reasonable. (Louis Wu 11:24:44 UTC) (permalink)
Meet the New Hotness (not the same as...)
Bungie has posted a close-up look at the changes that are coming to Bungie.net, once ODST is released. Go read - if you like stats, it'll make you drool.
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