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Forgotten Spartans Part 9
padraig08 suggests you watch 'Forgotten Spartans Part 9' - it comes in two parts (he's conveniently linked both). Last time we talked about this, it was January... (Louis Wu 22:14:17 UTC) (permalink)
Red Carpet Trailer?
I'm not sure I know what this means, but GameTrailers.com is asking you to enter your mobile number to be able to watch "the Red Carpet Trailer for Halo Reach" on September 10th, "exclusively on your mobile device." (I simply cannot imagine what trailer for Reach would benefit from being seen first on a tiny mobile screen, and I've never heard of a Red Carpet Trailer, and the small print says that you're signing up for a 'subscription' that will get you "~1 message/week"... but if this all sounds good to you, by all means, sign up.) Thanks, NulllllL. Update: Kibbles says you get a lot of crap, and the trailer is made by GT, with existing footage. You've been warned. (Louis Wu 22:09:38 UTC) (permalink)
Press X to initiate World Domination
Tom Goldman, from The Escapist, delivers an interesting article uncovering how Bungie is now free to rule the world. Update: There is a link at the bottom to an OXM Article. (Cybrfrk 21:29:29 UTC) (permalink)
Play Reach with Linkin Park
The latest Game with Fame is an upcoming romp in Reach with the members of Linkin Park, taking place on September 21. You'll have a week to get used to the controls! More details on Xbox.com. (Louis Wu 21:21:46 UTC) (permalink)
Inb4Reach
Hexudus delurked to let us know about Inb4Reach, a montage from Master Theory (a BTB community) - some really great moments. Makes me sad that life's so busy right now - I wanna play some Halo 3! (Louis Wu 20:15:14 UTC) (permalink)
Halo Waypoint Updates
Halo Waypoint has gotten a makeover, and a bunch of new content, in preparation for Reach. Urban Reflex has posted a video showing the Armor unlocks you can earn by having an account there (all require a mix of achievements from older games plus Reach achievements). Check it out! Update: Urban Reflex posted a full runthrough of the new features. (Louis Wu 20:08:14 UTC) (permalink)
I need one of those...
Heh - Donkiekong76 has a UNSC ManCave - serious Reach love is showing. Stosh tweeted it, Deadly Cyclone posted it to NeoGAF. (Louis Wu 19:34:35 UTC) (permalink)
Noble Team Theme
Bucky Studios put together Noble Team Theme, a rappin' ode to the Spartans on Reach. Some of the lyrics... might make you cringe. Nice harmonies, though... Thanks, Chris. (Louis Wu 19:27:21 UTC) (permalink)
Red vs. Blue Reach Mini Series Episode 3
The Red vs Blue Reach Miniseries (created for Gamestop) has its final episode online, both on the Rooster Teeth site and on YouTube. Sarge singing is simply not to be missed. Thanks, Gtag=Reluctant Chaos. Update:
Quote of the day: "This map is so freakin huge I'm kinda freaked out" (CYBR) (Louis Wu 18:10:21 UTC) (permalink)
Into The Pixel - Calm Waters
We've mentioned Into The Pixel before - it's a digital art exhibition using subjects from the entertainment industry. We bring them up again because the 2010 collection contains an image called 'Calm Waters', by Bungie's Mark Goldsworthy - it's a spectacular (and HUGE) landscape from Reach. With some minor resizing, this could become a truly gorgeous dual-monitor wallpaper. Thanks to NeoGAF's les papillons sexuels for pointing it out. (Louis Wu 17:53:49 UTC) (permalink)
Birth of a Spartan
StUnNeR H2K bought a solid black outfit from Baby Gap, and had a family member embroider the UNSC logo and a name/number tag on it. (The number tag is actually a date of birth.) The result is adorable. Pics: one | two | three | four (this was originally posted at NeoGAF, and the pics are mirrored with permission)
(Louis Wu 17:29:35 UTC) (permalink)
Sangheili Spartan
What if the UNSC integrated Elites into the Spartan program (after the end of the Covenant War, of course)? ZZoMBiE13 addressed that very question with 'Sangheili Spartan' - I'm thinking that's a pretty expensive suit! (Louis Wu 17:06:32 UTC) (permalink)
HaloCharts Funny Fest Top Ten
Firestream sent word that a contest run by Herntacular at Halocharts, asking for funny multiplayer clips, has wrapped up - the video showing the top 10 entries is now on YouTube. Some of these are silly, others are quite funny. Go watch! (Louis Wu 17:04:27 UTC) (permalink)
GT Firefight Vids
Kibbles pointed out a pair of Firefight Walkthrough vids, narrated by Lars Bakken - color's off (it was filmed off-screen), but the commentary is great. Go watch at GameTrailers. (Louis Wu 16:59:52 UTC) (permalink)
Bungie on past, present and future
CVG sits down with Brian Jarrard to talk about previous releases as well as what's to come. (Cybrfrk 16:06:49 UTC) (permalink)
We'd do better with the Flying Liebers.
Comedy gold on Marketplace this morning: Day 6 of the Launch Festivities calendar is a Campaign Preview (Spotlight -> Countdown to Reach -> Day 6) that has to be seen to be believed. Marty O'Donnell and Jay Weinland (two members of the Reach audio team) run through the beginning of 'Tip of the Spear', a campaign level from Reach. Minimal story spoilers (they talk over most of the one cutscene shown), but really funny commentary about the gameplay, and REALLY funny gameplay. ("Usually I have a dude that shooting for me - I don't know anything about this shooting thing!") If you're not campaign-dark, this is a must-see. Thanks, rhubarb. Update: Gamersyde has made this available on the web (half a gig in 720p, also in smaller versions) - thanks, Silent Wolf. (Louis Wu 14:51:36 UTC) (permalink)
Collection
TTL Demag0gue stopped in with a new Reclaimer - it's been a little while (a month and a half, but hey, who's counting?), but this one hits the ground running. Go read. (Louis Wu 14:36:54 UTC) (permalink)
New Bungie.net Content
A bunch of new stuff went live on the Halo: Reach Intel page - more info about enemies, more info about weapons and vehicles! Go see. (You'll also notice some changes in how B.net looks... more is on the way.)
(Louis Wu 14:32:12 UTC) (permalink)
Reach Stats API Docs online
Achronos posted the official Halo: Reach stats API documentation yesterday - expect to see community-created tools for stats analysis soon after launch! Thanks, Mad Cow. (Louis Wu 14:31:42 UTC) (permalink)
That's not something you see every day.
A huge contingent of the 405th showed up at DragonCon 2010 last weekend... and films were made. Looks like a blast! Thanks, Adam Grumbo. (Louis Wu 14:29:47 UTC) (permalink)
The Campaign Trail
As promised, XerxdeeJ is back with word of the second installment of TTL Tribute Week - this one looks back at the campaign achievements of the TTL Community. (They could be yours, too, except for the cool custom medals.) (Louis Wu 14:27:43 UTC) (permalink)
A dystopian future
Captain Tony pointed out the cover to the upcoming Boot Camp #3 - yeah, it's a little creepy.
(Louis Wu 14:26:22 UTC) (permalink)
It's the Final Countdown
Chronicles of ODS Steve #82 is live - title notwithstanding, this has nothing to do with Europe. (It DOES remind you, however, to remember the little things. Or maybe the big ones.) (Louis Wu 14:18:30 UTC) (permalink)
10x better than Halo3
PC World provides an intriguing interview with Halo Reach's Joseph Tung. Find out what the games Executive Producer has to say about multiplayer and the jetpack (my favorite). Update: CYBR liked this piece so much he wanted it to show up twice on the front page. Update2: When it's important we double-up, sort of like the news today. Shut up. Yeah, you too. (CYBR) (Cybrfrk 14:13:59 UTC) (permalink)
Birth and Death
John Stayne sent word of 'Birth and Death', a fan-made Reach trailer that takes a motion-sensitive view of the Halo-Covenant war.
(Louis Wu 14:11:11 UTC) (permalink)
HSH 7 Days of Reach, Day 2
It's Acronym Day at High Speed Halo - if you can read "ODSTNMPDHQSLASO in HSH HD FTW", you're spending far too much time on the internet. Go watch some speedruns.
(Louis Wu 14:10:50 UTC) (permalink)
Contact
TDSpiral dropped by with another piece of Halo fan art - killer! Go see. (Louis Wu 14:10:10 UTC) (permalink)
Daily content to quench the thirst
With only six days left until the invasion, Xbox Live is providing daily content to fill the void. The Examiner gives you a summary of the past and preview of what's to come. (Cybrfrk 14:05:46 UTC) (permalink)
Deliver more Hope
The Deliver Hope extended cut was released for your viewing pleasure. More to see, more to dissect, more to discuss. (Cybrfrk 14:01:19 UTC) (permalink)
My destiny looks hella tight
Zeouterlimits pointed out an epic video that will entertain or disturb you, depending on your viewpoint. (I was entertained.)
(Louis Wu 13:25:30 UTC) (permalink)
They told me I could dance
gryphonosiris found an image from the Burning Man festival that looks awfully familiar...
(Louis Wu 13:25:12 UTC) (permalink)
The Crucible Final Chapter
Azrael returns to his Minutemen story with a final chapter of The Crucible. take a look. (Louis Wu 13:24:02 UTC) (permalink)
Joe Tung talks to PC World
Australia's PC World has an interview with Joe Tung - if you've been keeping up on interviews, there's not a huge amount that's new, but it's a good read. Thanks, Minime637.
(Louis Wu 13:23:27 UTC) (permalink)
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