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June 23, 2003 Link to this post
All the colors of the rainbow - and then some
This morning, Visual posted a request on our forum, asking for some hi-res shots of the color-select screen at the beginning of Halo. (You know, where you pick your multiplayer color.) Evil Otto, ever the fan pleaser, dropped off a hi-res TIFF file with all 18 colors inside (along with a pretty dang useful alpha channel). Snag it from our Miscellaneous section - it weighs in at just under 700K, zipped. (Louis Wu 20:50:09 UTC)
June 22, 2003 Link to this post
Pictures, pictures, and a LOT more pictures
Wow. We haven't updated the Wallpaper section in almost a week... and now there are 21 new desktops for you. 10 come from kapowaz, and are just interesting renditions of opening screens on each campaign level. (Each one is available in 5 sizes, as well.) The other 11 (two of which come in multiple sizes) are individual submissions. Total number of new screens (including variations): 63. Wonga! Check the Wallpaper section. (Louis Wu 03:32:03 UTC)
June 21, 2003 Link to this post
Pelican Fun - now against your friends!
Okay, it's not COMPLETELY done yet... but it's good enough for government work. A few days ago, BOLL released his Pelican Flash game... and folks loved it. It was only one level... but check out the thread of folks nailing that high score. Made us happy enough to crank it up a notch. BOLL went back to the drawing board and added 4 more levels... and I added a high-score backend for the website. Now, when you play the game, you pick your level... at the end, you add your name, hit 'submit', and you can check out how you compare to other site visitors. It's a work-in-progress; BOLL might add more levels, and I'll probably be adding more features to the high-score list (stuff like 'number of times played', that sort of thing)... but it should work, as is. Give it a try! Warning: your score will be ignored if you hit submit without adding a name. Keep that in mind. (Nothing says you have to submit at all; there's a restart button right under submit, you can try again without putting the score up.) Update: There seem to be a LOT of you playing this game, mostly at the same time. (There are a few thousand new scores in the database already...) If you get an error upon submission, it's likely because the database is being updated by someone ELSE at the same time. Sorry about that. (Louis Wu 02:56:12 UTC)
June 19, 2003 Link to this post
What's Your Gamertag?
Apologies to the rather large list of folks who were waiting for their Gamertag/screenname entries to be approved - I guess Tarrsk is on vacation. I just noticed them; dunno how long they've been there for. :( Anyway, now's as good a time as any to make sure your games list is up-to-date... forum regular (and moviemaker extraordinaire) Dan Chosich had some good times with SketchFactor last night, except that nobody knew who anybody was. (Louis Wu 17:42:15 UTC)
June 17, 2003 Link to this post
XboxConnect 3.0: Now with jetskis!
Do you play Xbox online? XboxConnect 3.0 has just been released - in the words of one of its developers, "it has more features than you can shake a stick at." Start shakin! (Louis Wu 02:24:22 UTC)
June 16, 2003 Link to this post
MPEG alternate for the demo
A new version of the trailer, encoded in MPEG1 format, is now available. It's 87 mb, and has a screen resolution of 436x320. It's a bit darker than it should be, maybe (I can't tell for sure; it looks good on 3 of the four machines I checked it on), but if you can't watch the existing versions, this puppy might be for you. Mirror offers gladly accepted. (Louis Wu 00:38:27 UTC)
June 15, 2003 Link to this post
Alternate... number 2.
Okay, here's the deal. If you own a relatively new, fast PC, there's absolutely no question which trailer you should download: get the WMP9 hi-res version. It's simply gorgeous, running on decent hardware. And if your sound system supports it, it has Dolby 5.1 surround sound. It's as close as you're gonna get to having the E3 demo running in your living room. However, if you're on a Mac, or a slower PC, or a PC with an older operating system... you might have trouble with this movie. For you, Bungie released a QuickTime version. It's not up to the quality of the WMP version... but for a lot of people, less than perfect is better than nothing. The problem is, the QuickTime version was encoded using Apple's mpeg-4 codec... and this is, unfortunately, rather processor-dependent for good playback. (It's beautiful on a fast machine... but degrades significantly on older machines, and isn't even playable on some operating systems.) So for you, we're making alternate versions. First up - a hi-res QuickTime5-compatible version, weighing in at 106 mb. This one is close to the quality of Bungie's hi-res QuickTime version - but it will play nicely on many, many more machines. Later today, there'll be a slightly smaller (screensize of 436x320) MPEG1 version - there were very few compromises made on quality, so it weighs in at almost 87 mb. (Again, if you have a larger version that works for you, do not download this - leave the bandwidth for those who need it.) Currently being processed: A 400x270 WMP7-encoded .wmv that should weigh in at under 50 mb. Last up will be another Sorenson3-encoded quicktime, in a smaller screen resolution and smaller disk footprint. Hopefully, between these, and the REALLY small versions released by a couple of sites last night, those without the resources to see the 'official' versions will still be able to appreciate this trailer. (Again: one of the reasons it's taken so long to get these alternate versions to you is because we're doing our best to maximize quality. These ain't cheap knockoffs; we understand that one of the reasons Bungie asked you not to download the shakeycam versions is because presentation matters.) Mirrors for these files are more than welcome - grab a copy, post it somewhere, send us the link. We'll add it. Thanks! (Louis Wu 14:53:04 UTC)
June 14, 2003 Link to this post
Timberland Warthogs
Don't they ever stop? Bungie has put up yet another desktop for you - this time, it's a pretty straightforward screenshot adaptation, using material from Halo PC. Check it out on the Halo PC Wallpapers page at Bungie's Tru7h and Reconciliation. Thanks to nukedude for the heads-up. (This was actually announced, along with the Ghost Chase II image we mentioned yesterday... but somehow I missed the reference. Busy, or something. Not sure.) (Louis Wu 10:30:36 UTC)
June 14, 2003 Link to this post
Another Screenshot for ya
Geez, almost missed it... SketchFactor, thinking that maybe you didn't have ENOUGH media to look at today, tossed up another screenshot for the Tru7h and Reconciliation website. You'll find it on the bottom of the page. (Louis Wu 00:09:36 UTC)
June 13, 2003 Link to this post
Demo progress
The mirror list for the demo trailer continues to grow. Latest addition is Xbox Community HK - it's a Hong Kong-based server with excellent connections to Taiwan and mainland China (and the rest of Asia). Hopefully, we'll have more European links for you soon, as well. (Brian Towne updated the forum on the efficacy of the BitTorrent links; they're really starting to pick up. Remember, if you use them, leave the window open after your download finishes, and share the wealth! The more people who help out with uploading, the faster it goes for EVERYBODY.) (Louis Wu 20:42:37 UTC)
June 13, 2003 Link to this post
iGames Summer Season registration open
CobaltNova points out that registration is in progess for the iGames Summer Season, which starts next week (06/21/03). Visit the iGames news page for more details. (Louis Wu 13:35:09 UTC)
June 12, 2003 Link to this post
Halo 2 Screensaver updated
Ciarán posted a note on our forum to say that his Halo 2 Screen Saver has been updated in anticipation of tomorrow's trailer release. (He also has some info about the website it's served from - some nice use of RSS there...) (Louis Wu 17:01:02 UTC)
June 12, 2003 Link to this post
Now THESE are big.
Thanks to Strato, who pointed out some astonishingly high-resolution versions of the first 6 Halo 2 screenshots over at the Xbox.com press section. The zip file is almost 40 megabytes, and for that you get some Bungie logos (EPS format, so you pick the size), and 6 TIFF files that weigh in at 2560x1920 pixels each. (Check the alpha channel of any of 'em for a funky bonus.) If you're looking for hi-res shots to create artwork from... these are your friends. (Remember that yellow text in the brute shot that looked like S'pht writing? You can read it now.) (Louis Wu 01:53:14 UTC)
June 11, 2003 Link to this post
Super Death what?
It's bizarre... but it's small, so what the heck. synide created a sub-4mb movie (QuickTime format, now), showing (in his words, mind you) 'super death drop bomb melee charlie in the trees type stuff'. Timing's pretty nice. Check it out. (You may have to watch it a couple of times; there are fun views from both screens.) (Louis Wu 15:16:22 UTC)
June 11, 2003 Link to this post
Hot Head.
The new One One Se7en is part of a 3-strip series; I'm sure it was supposed to happen in a single week, and I'm sure the fact that it's starting on a Wednesday instead of a Monday is entirely my fault... but you'll just have to maintain your sense of continuity over the weekend, sorry. (Louis Wu 15:10:26 UTC)
June 11, 2003 Link to this post
Hold on to your hats - the internet's coming down
For those not tuned in to the minute-by-minute goings-on at bungie.net, about an hour ago, SketchFactor announced that the E3 2003 vid (the real deal, not the shakeycam versions floating around the net) will be released this Friday. Start your browsers! (Louis Wu 01:27:10 UTC)
June 7, 2003 Link to this post
Elite Force version of HeH up
Calvin Hansen alerts us to a version of Hang 'em High for Star Trek: Elite Force, over at EliteForceFiles.com. The screenshot looks pretty good! (Louis Wu 01:56:17 UTC)
June 5, 2003 Link to this post
Keeping you informed about Halo PC
The Nightrider points out that Bungie's Halo PC FAQ gained 3 new questions yesterday - check 'em out for info about playable demos, beta tests, and the Mac version of Halo. (Louis Wu 18:41:14 UTC)
June 2, 2003 Link to this post
I see the lawsuit now...
You know you've made it when they start copying you. Red vs Blue has gotten quite a bit of positive press recently, and rightly so - they're doing wonderful things with the art of Halo engine moviemaking. And now... they've spawned a tribute group; Salmon vs Teal. We should make it clear that these guys have nothing but the highest respect for the RvB crew... they just want to show it with a parody series. The first installment is up now; it's available in two formats, a large (720x480, 12.3 mb, QT) and a medium (400x300, 5.4 mb, QT). Grab the one your bandwidth allows. You can comment on the project in this forum thread. Update: Both versions of this film have been mirrored by That Weasel Television - always great to have extra bandwidth! (Louis Wu 20:04:19 UTC)
May 30, 2003 Link to this post
Are You Big Enough?
Blackstar is setting up a lanfest in Andover, MA this summer - on a massive, massive screen. (See this forum post for some details.) Attendance is pretty limited... but you can (at the very least) watch the new promo vid for the event. Just under a minute long, 9.1 mb, QuickTime format. I think I saw footage of me dying in there... The Matrix flavor is great, and the vid's got me pumped up for the day! Update: we seem to be significantly slowing down blackstarproductions.net, so we've tossed a copy of this vid up at Mythica.org. Grab whichever copy works faster for you! (Louis Wu 14:55:46 UTC)
May 29, 2003 Link to this post
Elite This
Gr3yFoX dropped off a modified screenshot for our Wallpaper page. Take a look. (Louis Wu 19:10:38 UTC)
May 27, 2003 Link to this post
Screenshots DB up-to-date
Our Screenshots database just got an infusion of 89 shots, all released over the past three weeks. If you're looking for a Halo screenshot (Halo: CE, Halo 2, or Halo PC), and it's on the net, you'll likely find it here. (This is probably a decent time to point out the (relatively) new sorting feature of the page; you can restrict your view to one flavor of Halo.) (Louis Wu 13:15:15 UTC)
May 22, 2003 Link to this post
Silent Cartographer - in under 5 minutes.
Vern Shields put together a pretty nice speed run for Silent Cartographer. Yes, it's on Easy... but there are some pretty cool aspects to it. First, he completed the entire level in 4:43, measured from starting to ending checkpoints. Second, as he leaves the underground area, he passes not one, but TWO gold elites. Third, at the top of the last ramp, there's a nice example of mass scripted death - all the baddies simply fall dead on the ground as he reaches them. Fourth - the ending cutscene has a surprise in it... watch it all the way through. And fifth... well, he picked a piece of music that meshes amazingly well with the action. Nicely done all around. There are other nuggets worth seeing... grab the film at Mythica. (It should also be on the Psyjnir Complex Hotline server sometime later tonight.) It's in QuickTime format, and weighs in at 23.1 mb. The Legendary Speed Runners have something to shoot for! (Louis Wu 21:42:20 UTC)
May 20, 2003 Link to this post
Screenshot oversight
In the fervor of last week, we managed to forget to post about a seventh screenshot at Bungie.net; unlike the first 6, it's at 640x480, because apparently the depth-of-field effect only works at that resolution. It's very slick, though - worth seeing! (It's the last shot on the page.) (Louis Wu 13:58:21 UTC)
May 19, 2003 Link to this post
Halo Half-Life mod - up for grabs
Some time ago, BOLL started work on a Halo-related mod for Sven Co-op, itself a Half-Life mod. He's decided to give it away, because he no longer has time to work on it. You can read the details in the Sven Co-op forums... or simply download the existing package. Update: BOLL clarified that Sven Co-op actually allows custom models to be built right into maps; BOLL's project, although including custom models for monsters and weapons, is still just a map. (I think we're simply describing the same thing with different words... but he's right, we should be more accurate in the description. :) ) (Louis Wu 15:22:28 UTC)
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