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Monday, September 13, 2010 |
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Armory, Challenges, and Files
Bungie.net has posted Welcome to Noble Team, a primer for the new player customization system. Worth a read while you're waiting to get your disc! Thanks, DHalo. (This will be our last newspost of the day - time to start preparing for the trip to the Times Square launch event this evening. For those going to a midnight launch - enjoy yourselves! And for the rest of you - see you online!) (Louis Wu 19:13:53 UTC) (permalink) 
Waypoint Web Update
GrimBrother One noticed that the Halo Waypoint web portal has been overhauled - there's a bunch of new content available for you on the Silverlight-based site. Go see! (Louis Wu 18:20:33 UTC) (permalink) 
Halo Reach: The first 15 minutes ingame
G4TV's Joe Paulding pointed us to this embeddable video at The Feed - it's the first 15 minutes of Reach's campaign. If you're dying for another taste - go watch! (Louis Wu 18:14:09 UTC) (permalink) 
It's money, baby
I found this article on CNBC disturbing... Microsoft's stock is up over 2.5% today, and it looks like Reach might be the cause. That's a hell of an effect for a videogame - even a game like Reach. (Louis Wu 18:11:37 UTC) (permalink) 
BulletproofPixel Rounds up the Franchise
LordGideon wrote to point out that BulletproofPixel has pumped out reviews of the entire Halo franchise (Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo3: ODST, and Halo Wars) this week, in order to prepare you for Reach. Go read 'em! (Louis Wu 17:56:34 UTC) (permalink) 
Halo Reach OST - available now Bungie mentions that the Halo Reach soundtrack is available for preorder on iTunes... but if you're going digital, go to Sumthing Digital. Not only will you save $6 (it's $10 instead of iTunes' $16), but you can buy it RIGHT NOW. (They come as 320kbps MP3s, with no DRM... the only real downside is that the MP3 tagging is pretty awful.) So good... Update: dang, I should have read this sooner... Lothars, on NeoGAF, has a way for you to save another $1.50 off that price. (Louis Wu 17:37:32 UTC) (permalink) 
H3 Trickin' Ain't Dead
The Physics Remastered team recently released a bunch of Halo 3 tricking vids - they show off some unique tricks, and give you complete tutorials to reproduce these yourself. The coolest one is 'The Island', getting you to an area in Sierra 117 that is unexplored. Pretty neat! Thanks, Ducain. (Louis Wu 17:00:37 UTC) (permalink) 
Sam Spratt Remembers Reach
AfroRyan pointed out some very cool artwork from concept artist Sam Spratt - the older ODST image he links to is new for me, and the new Reach wallpapers are GORGEOUS. Go see. (Louis Wu 16:51:52 UTC) (permalink) 
Machinima Challenge - and its Fruits
We didn't hear about this until it was over, but there was a 48-hour Machinima Filmmaking Challenge that took place this past weekend - the Rooster Teeth crew and Waypoint were both involved. CrazedOne1988 stopped by today with his entry - not bad! (Louis Wu 16:47:14 UTC) (permalink) 
We don't know what that bit is for, either
Gilver found a 'Generic Space Marine Training Manual' at IGN - any Halo fan will recognize more than a little bit. (Louis Wu 16:42:33 UTC) (permalink) 
Cartography: Tools of the Trade
Building up towards Reach, Forward Unto Dawn has another article about Forge - this one is written by GhaleonEB. Reading it will pump you up for the potential of Reach's Forge 2.0! Give it a look-see. Thanks, Dani. (Louis Wu 16:40:42 UTC) (permalink) 
The Pinnacle of the Halo Experience
Kotaku editors review a lot of games. They don't play many of them over again - there simply isn't time. Reach is different. Thanks, GrimBrother One. (Louis Wu 16:36:34 UTC) (permalink) 
Reach comics
Comics are a fine way to skewer a new game - doesn't matter if you're big or small. Ctrl+Alt+Del plays on the name (thanks to many, with vlad3163 being first), while Sure to Be Ban'd is more about the fans (thanks, Trunks). Go read. (Louis Wu 16:34:25 UTC) (permalink) 
Sentinel Beams glittering near Zanzibar Gate
I saw this yesterday, but forgot to post it - NeoGAF's Shake Appeal combines one of the best sci-fi movies out there with one of the best multiplayer console shooters out there and comes out with a fitting tribute to Halo 3. (Louis Wu 14:31:32 UTC) (permalink) 
Festivities Start Early
So it turns out that if you're insane, and get into the Best Buy Reach Launch Party Line in Times Square more than 24 hours before the door opens, you MIGHT just get your picture taken with some Bungie bigwigs and show up on the Reach Developer Blog. (It was raining in NY yesterday...) (Louis Wu 14:09:12 UTC) (permalink) 
I wonder which OTHER AAs are out there?
A jetpack Spartan flew over Trafalgar Square, in London, this morning, as part of the promotion for the launch of Reach - we didn't get to see any new assassination animations, but we also didn't have to watch him crash. I think Microsoft could make a mint if this pack were bundled with the game... thanks, Stuntmutt. (The video is at Facebook, but no account is needed to watch.) (Louis Wu 14:04:15 UTC) (permalink) 
WP talks to Sketch
Worthplaying has an interview with Brian Jarrard, too - this one is more about the game and its development. That Brian - he's good with words. (Louis Wu 14:03:47 UTC) (permalink) 
High Speed Halo, 7 Days of Reach - Day 7
The full game of Halo 3: ODST is presented, capped off with an extraordinary accomplishment. RC Master receives the Vidmaster Challenge: Classic Achievement (solo on Legendary, with no shots fired or grenades thrown) on Coastal Highway, faster than the Vidmaster: Deja Vu record (4 Players with 4000 Rockets). High Speed Halo will be back in 2 weeks with Halo: Reach Speed Runs. (Louis Wu 14:03:06 UTC) (permalink) 
GRU Reach Release Week Coverage
Grunts R Us has a look at the Reach coverage they've got planned for release week - swing by and see what you think! (Louis Wu 14:02:14 UTC) (permalink) 
Paper Guns for Reach
Over at NeoGAF, Zomo posted a couple of pics of his paper shotguns (one | two) - with paint, they look great! (Louis Wu 14:01:45 UTC) (permalink) 
Sketch talks about the future Brian Jarrard posted a video interview with Brian Jarrard; the focus is post-release suppoort. Interesting discussion - go listen! (Louis Wu 14:01:04 UTC) (permalink) 
Boot Camp Previews
Cortana4ever found some previews of the Boot Camp comic being released on Tuesday over at IGN - go get a taste! (Louis Wu 14:00:43 UTC) (permalink) 
Sayin' Goodbye
Schooly D pays tribute to Halo 3 with a Samurai Champloo remake. Good times. (Louis Wu 14:00:18 UTC) (permalink) 
Soldiers of War Ep. 8 Trailer
QuickTactical stopped in to announce a trailer for Soldiers of War Episode 8 - I'm feeling nostalgic! (Louis Wu 13:59:19 UTC) (permalink) 
Comin' East Want another chance to meet Joe Tung and Marcus Lehto? Swing by the Times Square Best Buy tomorrow night... (Louis Wu 13:58:43 UTC) (permalink) 
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