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Saturday, September 14, 2002 |  |
Halomania!
Team Overkill, a Staten Island Halo clan, is planning a Halo LAN fest on September 22nd. These guys are good; if you're within driving distance, it'll be worth the trip. You can read more about it on their Seventh Column chapter site. (We don't normally post small lanfest notices like this... but this is one I'd love to make myself (I can't, unfortunately; that weekend is fully booked) - these guys put on a good show. :) ) (Louis Wu 21:54:08 UTC) (permalink)
Oops...
Microsoft is learning the hard way that coordinating data releases across multiple sources is nearly impossible these days. A few days ago, the cover of the French MOX (Official Xbox Magazine) was leaked on the internet... then pulled less than 24 hours later under MS pressure. The damage was done, though, and early versions of this tantalizing new Halo 2 content were out there. Today, two new leaks have occurred - BOLL received (over a week early) a copy of the Swedish magazine Super Play containing new pictures... and davex5647 found some online scans of this month's Edge magazine, also out almost a week ahead of schedule. There are new enemies, new vehicles... possibly new weapons to come. (The full Edge article isn't online anywhere yet - and it's unclear if it WILL be.) We don't condone the posting of copyrighted print material before it's actually off the shelves... but the fact remains, it's out there; Microsoft's careful plan to have all magazines with this info be released on the same day (September 17) lies in tatters on the floor, stomped on by the near-instantaneous information transfer capabilities of the internet. (Louis Wu 21:48:47 UTC) (permalink)
Lies, Lies, and more Lies
Matt Soell points out that the Halo Rumor Control database (linked prominently from our FAQ) has been updated. He was spefically talking about information about Halo on Xbox Live (it is not, and will not be, supported - though Halo 2 will contain Xbox Live support) - but there's also information about the Halo 2 release date (there isn't one) and the issue of the Halo 2 footage being too good to be in-engine (it is in-engine, not prerendered). When in doubt, go to the source! (Louis Wu 16:09:30 UTC) (permalink)
All audio more better
As a followup to last week's 'Making of the Halo Trailer, Part 1', Bungie has posted 'Part 2' at their Tru7h and Reconciliation site. It's a pretty amazing read, if you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, soundwise. Beyond the electronic magic, there were 35 live musicians involved in what you hear, including Jay Weinland playing oboe and english horn, and Marty O'Donnell and his wife joining 12 others for the choir singing. Go read it - and then see if you can find a Dolby 5.1 version of the trailer that works for you. (Louis Wu 09:36:53 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's news in brief:
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Almost the weekend... OXM UK Movie needed Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles |
Thursday's news in brief:
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Guess it was too early... Only 6? Pshaw! They did WHAT? Please - no more composites But what would you do with it? We're young, and we want to kill! |
