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Firefight Solo Guide: Security Zone
Monochron's got your back again with another Firefight Solo Guide - this time, he's helping out with Security Zone. Give it a read for tips, strategies, and cool pics! (Louis Wu 20:57:24 UTC) (permalink)
Movie Madness
More videos for you this afternoon:
- I BR is a song, but one on YouTube - rappin' for the good of MLG (thanks, urk)
- Gary UK managed a tricky jump on Zanzibar that he's been trying for three years
- OutCold whipped up a Halo 3 Montage called 'Rise and Shine'
- Halopen released a Character Trailer for their upcoming satire 'War (or War)' - you can find it on YouTube, Machinicast, or Vimeo, or discuss on it on their forums - thanks, Firestorm12
Is that enough? (Louis Wu 18:57:50 UTC) (permalink)
Top 10 Halo 3 ODST Mythic Kills: Episode 45
Anoj is back with a new Top 10 vid - this one is Episode 45, Top 10 Mythic Kills (kills from the three multiplayer maps included with ODST). Thanks, urk. (Louis Wu 18:26:00 UTC) (permalink)
Raise Your Flag
Hawty McBloggy posted an article this morning about a very cool ODST flag created by Vrogy. Timing's incredible - over at Red vs Blue, MsValentine posted her OWN note yesterday about an ODST flag. (Hers is even for sale - swing by the post to see how to order one.) ODST Banners Everywhere!
(Louis Wu 14:31:34 UTC) (permalink)
Water, water, everywhere (or not)
Jordan117 took a closer look at ODST's Kikowani Station... and wondered where the water was coming from. (Read the post for details on the mystery.) Interesting suggestions in the responses... (Louis Wu 14:28:02 UTC) (permalink)
Achievement Design 101
Gamasutra has an interesting blog post from Greg McClanahan (an Achievement designer for Kongregate) about Achievement design... and how developers can improve their offerings. Halo is mentioned only once (and incorrectly - he says 'Halo 2' when he means 'Halo 3'), but the concepts are definitely applicable across the board, and you can certainly see examples from Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST in both the good and bad routes. Give it a read! (Louis Wu 14:27:16 UTC) (permalink)
Pro Tips with Tsquared - ODST Firefight Cheats
Not too long ago, we mentioned a new 'Pro Tips with Tsquared' feature at G4TV, focused on ODST Campaign strategies. He's got another one up now, this one to help you with Firefight. Go watch!
(Louis Wu 14:26:18 UTC) (permalink)
Huh... whaddaya know, there are smart people here.
There have been a couple of interesting threads on our forum recently that set themselves apart with two features: they both introduce questions that focus on the wider gaming world (Halo can certainly play a role, but the ideas are much grander than one game), and they're bringing out some really thought-provoking discussion. Both threads are well-attended; they don't NEED to be front-paged, but I figured there were probably people who read the Halo news, and would be interested in the intellectual discussion, but don't often delve into the forum.
- Miguel Chavez brought in a video essay comparing videogames to 'tentpole movies' - and wondered whether games can tell stories in a way that's meaningfully different from the way that movies tell stories? (There are some pretty opinionated people in this thread.)
- psychophan7 spent a bunch of time formatting his ideas on gaming difficulties, and how game designers can reward more people than they currently cater to - I don't agree with his conclusions, but I'm heartened by the discourse that the thread is generating.
Drop into both of these threads, read some of what's been written - and if you find this stuff interesting, by all means, join in! (Louis Wu 14:25:09 UTC) (permalink)
Game with Fame: Slayer
The next Halo Game with Fame is coming up on December 16 - members of the band Slayer will be playing Halo 3 with Xbox LIVE fans. Go see how you can join in! (Louis Wu 14:24:43 UTC) (permalink)
ODST MySpace Layout
Not sure how many people still use MySpace - but if you do, someone's created a Halo 3: ODST layout just for you.
(Louis Wu 14:24:12 UTC) (permalink)
ODST for cheap for the next few weeks
Looks like Wal-Mart has decided to reduce Halo 3: ODST's price to $39.99 through Christmas - nice news for folks looking for extra presents! (Louis Wu 14:15:56 UTC) (permalink)
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