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November 11, 2011 Link to this post
Queen: The Musical
ZZoMBiE13 pointed out an out-of-the-ordinary machinima project he ran across - XxQmanxXP2B put together Queen: The Musical in two acts (Act 1 | Act 2 | Alternate Ending). It's been out for several months now - but this is the first I'm seeing it. Starts a little slow, but give it a chance! (Louis Wu 16:56:07 UTC)
November 6, 2011 Link to this post
Waypoint Video Roundup
There was a boatload of new material released on Halo Waypoint this week - we touched on only a small portion of it. Here's a summary of some of the videos we missed - there's plenty more content that we're simply skipping! (That means you should explore the site for yourself.)
- jmanX36 put together 'Only Getting Started', a jumping video from Reach's multiplayer - I was really impressed by some of the grenade throws, and the scenery jumps.
- SidewardFuture remade the Jenkins cutscene in the Reach engine - a pretty amazing piece of work, given the limitations set by available resources.
- Stewie2552 released Halo: Reach Fails 13, his latest collection of bad luck and bad decisions.
- The latest collection of games from MLG Raleigh (Finals, games 6-10) are up - it's the end of the 10-game series that Waypoint started last week. Go watch Instinct and Infamous battle it out!
- Jack and Gus from Achievement Hunter did a flythrough of Battle Canyon, the Beaver Creek remake that's included with Halo Anniversary. These guys are good at panning shots, and this flythrough gives you a great look at this map.
Again, there's more - screenshots, Halo in real life, community interaction... go play! (Louis Wu 16:04:01 UTC)
November 5, 2011 Link to this post
A Machinima Reality Show - depends on YOU
I'm not sure I ever envisioned seeing a project like this one - but I'm wholeheartedly behind this iteration, primarily because of the guy who's putting it forward. pete_the_duck wants to create a Machinima reality show... but he doesn't have the equipment to make it happen. He's decided to ask the community to help; he's fired up a Kickstarter project to fund this. The beauty of Kickstarter is that if his goal ($400) isn't reached in the time allotted (two weeks), nobody owes a penny; the project isn't funded. And pete gets a pretty solid message that this sort of project simply isn't of interest to the community as a whole. If you DO want to see this, though, you can pledge a few bucks; again, you won't be billed until (and unless) the targets are met. I can't see myself endorsing a lot of projects like this; far too many Halo-based projects have great ideas behind them, but enthusiasm fizzles out when the people involved realize how much work is really needed. pete_the_duck has proven himself over and over again as someone who follows through on what he starts - and as someone who comes up with really entertaining Halo projects. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes - if you, the fans, decide to risk your dollars on pete's vision! Update: Whoa. Within an hour of this newspost, pete_the_duck hit his goal, and then some. you guys rock. (Louis Wu 16:29:23 UTC)
November 4, 2011 Link to this post
Anniversary Content from the UK
There are a couple of videos from TeamVVVGames - an interview with Dennis Ries and David Ellis, and a gameplay video showing the entire first level played through (offscreen footage). Thanks, Hypertrooper. (Louis Wu 19:19:55 UTC)
November 4, 2011 Link to this post
BOBoriffic
Lord Friendship put together screenshots of ALL the BOBs you can find on ONI Sword Base - that's a lot of BOBs! (Louis Wu 18:20:01 UTC)
November 1, 2011 Link to this post
Artwork from afar
More deviantART from CaptainTony - I think we're going to start combining these a couple of times per week. Look for future roundups on Thursdays and Sundays!
(Louis Wu 13:23:22 UTC)
November 1, 2011 Link to this post
GT's Anniversary Fever Begins
Gametrailers has kicked off their Halo Anniversary coverage - uberfoop was the first to let us know about the Anniversary Trailer, released yesterday (already on YouTube), and ZZoMBiE13 forwarded links for their 'Ultimate Fan' contest and the first video in their Retrospective series (which actually starts much earlier than Halo). Keep your eyes peeled - there'll be more! Update: we've posted the official press release. (Louis Wu 13:13:39 UTC)
October 31, 2011 Link to this post
Starting Strong
Morpheus noticed a GameInformer article on the Top Ten Launch Games of All Time (how do you measure this?) - Halo made the list. Pretty high up, even!
(Louis Wu 22:35:27 UTC)
October 30, 2011 Link to this post
Halo Anniversary Skulls
Sam Becker let us know that he took the Skull screenshots from the recent BTS video and matched them up with their actual names and effects. Swing by HaloEasterEggs.net to see (or don't, if you'd rather figure them out on your own). (Louis Wu 12:04:25 UTC)
October 29, 2011 Link to this post
Reach Customz Ep 5 - Hex V2
Timgie and crew are back with Reach Customz Episode 5 - the gametype they're highlighting is called Hex V2, and it's a Racetrack variant... with a pretty cool twist. Go watch the video to see why it's a Race game that might not frustrate you if you get behind at the very start! (Louis Wu 15:52:00 UTC)
October 28, 2011 Link to this post
Goo Gun
MasterPIE decided to make a Plasma Rifle out of ice cream sticks, toilet paper, glue, and some paint - check out the pics below (1024x765)!
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(Louis Wu 18:54:18 UTC)
October 28, 2011 Link to this post
Spherical Panorama: Reflection
HaLo2FrEeEk stopped back in with another spherical panorama - this time, he turned his talents on Reflection. Check out his post for an overhead preview, a link to a fully navigable version, and even a screensaver! (Louis Wu 18:53:44 UTC)
October 27, 2011 Link to this post
That's a BIG 'hog.
Bry took some astoundingly large screenshots of Forza 4's Halo 4 Warthog - go check out the detail! (Louis Wu 11:19:19 UTC)
October 24, 2011 Link to this post
The H:A Content Flood Begins
Tons of new Anniversary content hitting the web - I guess the embargo lifted at 9am.
- Eurogamer has an interview with Dennis Ries, including info about Kinect. (Their HA gallery has six new screens from the level Halo - look down below the High Noon stuff.) Thanks, Hypertrooper.
- Xbox360Achievements has a preview of the game - again, thanks, Hypertrooper.
- Destructoid has impressions of the feel of the game - thanks, Dani.
- The Inquirer has a video preview of Pillar of Autumn, presented by Dennis Reis. There's a hands-on written review to accompany it.
- WorthPlaying has a preview up - it's more of a summary of the package, but they call it what they call it.
- Dean Takahashi takes a look at the game for VentureBeat, and includes a 7 minute interview with Kevin Grace.
- God is a Geek has an interview with Dennis Ries - the man's getting some serious talking time!
I'm sure there'll be more as the day goes on - but this should hold you for a bit! Update: Here's a preview from OXM - thanks, Deadly Cyclone. (Louis Wu 13:56:29 UTC)
October 24, 2011 Link to this post
More H:A coming out of France
Paris Games Week has kicked off, and 343 is there showing off Halo: Anniversary. uberfoop linked to some gameplay from Truth & Reconciliation (pretty mediocre video, but the first meaty stuff we've seen of the level), and over at NeoGAF, TheOddOne found a runthrough of 343 Guilty Spark (again, offscreen, but a hefty portion of gameplay). We have word that higher-quality video will be released soon (within the hour, if David Ellis is correct) - or you could just hold off until November 15 and experience it on your OWN screen. (Louis Wu 12:14:35 UTC)
October 23, 2011 Link to this post
NHL Halo Sighting
Yazool was at a Tampa Bay Lightning game last night - and was surprised when the organist kicked into the Halo theme during the pregame show. The early part isn't recorded (he didn't have his phone out at the start), but there's a pretty good chunk documented - go listen!
(Louis Wu 10:30:48 UTC)
October 22, 2011 Link to this post
What do Queen and Halo have in common?
FoxmanFX noticed a new video from William Shatner, who released a 'Spoken Word' album of classic rock music. His treatment of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody has at least one, and maybe two Halo nods - the video starts with a piece that tips its hat to the Halo 3 Announce Trailer... and ends with one that could be considered an homage to the opening of Halo 3. Is Shatner a Halo 3 fan? It would appear so! (Side note: this is one of the oddest things I've seen this week.) Update: Got a photo taken at the G-Phoria Awards in 2005 that might suggest where that connection might have come from... (Louis Wu 21:03:17 UTC)
October 18, 2011 Link to this post
HCEA Skulls - the beginnings of a list
A number of the skulls - new and old - that are coming out in Halo: Anniversary were documented in the recent Behind-the-Scenes vid; JDQuackers took some screenshots. Take a look! (Further down in the thread two more that are mentioned, but not shown, are labeled.) (Louis Wu 17:00:50 UTC)
October 18, 2011 Link to this post
Reach Map Packs - Fifty Percent Off
If you haven't purchased the first pair of Map Packs for Reach - now might be the time! According to Major Nelson, both packs are on the Deal of the Week list; starting tomorrow, they're 400 MS Points each! Thanks, Zeouterlimits. (Louis Wu 16:10:44 UTC)
October 18, 2011 Link to this post
Hang 'em High flythrough (offscreen)
There's no official version yet, but a fan at NYCC has posted a captured version of the Hang 'em High flythrough shown last weekend. (Thanks to NeoGAF's Barrel Cannon for the heads-up.) (Louis Wu 13:32:00 UTC)
October 17, 2011 Link to this post
This Week On Waypoint
If you want to see what lies ahead for the week in Waypoint features, you can always check out their schedule to see what's coming up next. They've started strong already, let's keep it going! (GrimBrother One 18:04:40 UTC)
October 17, 2011 Link to this post
Hang 'em High - Official Press Release
343 sent along the official press release for Hang 'em High - go read about it, along with all the other goodies they announced recently. I've also included 9 extremely high-res versions of the promo screenshots (6400x3600) for your viewing pleasure. If you want to see the map in motion, Kotaku's Brian Crecente filmed some Hang 'em High gameplay off the screen (with his phone) at NYCC this weekend (thanks, ElzarTheBam). (Louis Wu 18:02:35 UTC)
October 17, 2011 Link to this post
Halo: Helljumper Preview Pic
Dan Wang, the director of the upcoming Halo: Helljumper fan movie, sent along a preview screenshot (2044x753, 135k) - I can't wait to see this stuff in motion! Be sure to keep an eye on their Facebook page (and their web blog) for complete details! (Louis Wu 14:44:18 UTC)
October 17, 2011 Link to this post
Your own IAC
Feels good to be back home again - while reading through the forum posts since Thursday, I came across a few tidbits you might have missed yourself. Let's start with something you can hold in your hand. Mid7night created a model of In Amber Clad... and made it available on Shapeways. (Feedback on his original model led to some changes from the original description; you can read through for details.) It's really pretty cool - and if you like it, you can have one made, in the material of your choice! (Mid7night doesn't make any money from this; the price is set by Shapeways.) (Louis Wu 13:55:02 UTC)
October 16, 2011 Link to this post
Fans Were Given Choices, ATLAS Shrugged, and 12pm Said Hello
Yesterday evening turned out to be a pretty good news night on the Halo front, with the New York City Comic Con yielding some nice tidbits...
- 343 Industries formally announced the inclusion of High Noon/Hang 'Em High to the lineup of maps coming out with Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Check out the IGN Interview with Max Hoberman from Certain Affinity.
- Also shown off was some of the very cool new upgrades and features coming soon to Halo Waypoint, across all mediums. Gamespot has a feature previewing what's coming, including a very interesting new program called "ATLAS", which streams data from any multiplayer game you are in to an app on your Windows Mobile Phone in real time, potentially giving you an armored-leg up on the competition. Also discussed are the new Custom Challenges that you can create for your friends to attempt in Halo: Reach. Sweet!
- HBO Member Simpsons Rule also left us an awesome write-up on our forums detailing his first-hand experience and impressions at the Halo Panel from the NYCCC. If you weren't there, and want a great fan's perspective, definitely check this out and offer your own thoughts!
We will of course be adding more as the various news sites start making their own reports, but until now, enjoy! (GrimBrother One 18:13:50 UTC)
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