Red vs. Blue, the cult hit, web-video series created from in-game Halo footage, concludes its genre-defining run as it airs its 100th and final episode Wednesday evening.
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A new Xbox Live Halo 2 Challenge is starting next week! With the chance to win some cool prizes, all you have to do is spend a measly $4 to get the new maps. What makes the tournament unique is that it will be played over a period of about 6 weeks and through a Halo 2 Matchmaking playlist! The top 64 on the playlist titled, "H2 Challenge" will be qualified for the final rounds and eligible to win the Elites. All games will be played on Tombstone and Desolation, so this is a bit of a ploy to make some Washingtons¿of course¿if you don't already have the maps¿you shouldn't even consider playing, probably. It's a fun little tournament that will most likely hold off the halo fanatics until Halo 3.

Info from Xbox.com:

Halo 2 Challenge Tournament
First, compete in the Online Tournament from June 11 through July 25, 2007. After a 15-day leaderboard qualification round, the top 64 ranked players on the "H2 Challenge" Rumble Pit playlist will advance to the live bracket round. Matches during the tournament will be played on the new maps, so get them now and practice.

First place prizes: Top three finalists with the highest scores after Grand Final play will receive an Xbox 360 Elite game console with an accessories package including an additional Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black) and two Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kits.

Runner up prizes: The remaining five finalists not eligible for a Grand Prize will receive a 12 month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership subscription.
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As we all know, the Halo 2 Blastacular Map pack did not download the way it should have. Now, Bungie has released a statement saying that in order to have any kind of matchmaking in Halo 2, you must have the new maps in order to do so.
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Halo isn't perfect. Oh, there's no denying the series' greatness. Its brilliance, even. Halo and Halo 2 have done more to revolutionize and shape the way we play console shooters than any other game. Where do you think Gears of War learned the strategic economy of the two gun inventory? Where did GRAW and Call of Duty discover the simplicity of regenerating health? Above all, where did the entire genre realize the importance of online multiplayer? The answer is always... Halo. As the years ... » Read More

Another update on the stat reset and of course news that the new Halo 2 maps will be free in July.
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Moments ago, we watched the odometer of Halo 2 players roll over the 5,000,000 mark. Today also happens to be the 2.5-year anniversary of launch.
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Frankie has posted an update on the new Halo 2 map pack regarding fixed glitches, people getting the maps for free, and how/why you will need to redownload them.
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Hooray! Map download problems are fixed! If you were one of the (significant) number of people unable for a variety of reasons, to download the recent "Blastacular" map pack, a fix implemented last night should have worked for you. Firstly, our apologies. We (Bungie) realize this has been inconvenient and annoying.
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Frankie has stated that the new Matchmaking update and rank resets will occur sometime next week due to problems with the Halo 2 map downloader.
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Numerous reports are coming in from various forums showing users getting multiple error messages when trying to buy the new Halo 2 maps on an Xbox 360. Many users see "Purchase failed. You will not be charged for this transaction. Please try again later." This is happening even with a credit card associated with the Gold account. Another error users are seeing is "Installation of content failed".

There's also many reports of big glitches in the new maps, such as multiple invisible walls in Tombstone.
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Bungie has released the promised two new multiplayer maps for Halo 2's still stupidly-popular multiplayer mode, though it'll cost you some bucks to get your hands on them. $4 is the asking price for the pair, which are both remakes of classic Halo arenas Hang 'em High and ... » Read More

Gamerreports.com says that the Halo 2 'Blastacular Map Pack' is now available for download over Xbox Live. This pack is US $4.00, and it contains two maps: Tombstone and Desolation.
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Bungie sends out word about their new auto-update.

"As you know by now, we're just over a week away from unleashing two brand new Halo 2 multiplayer maps upon the world. "Desolation", a remake of the Halo 1 map Derelict, and Tombstone, a remake of the classic "Hang 'em High", are both being released on Xbox Live on Tuesday 4/17. For the bargain price of $4.00 you'll be able to unleash a new can of whoop-ass on these completely re-imagined multiplayer arenas. We'll have a lot more to say (and show) about each of these maps next week as part of our continuing coverage on Bungie.net."
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The series that has been the premier machinima for the past four years will be calling it quits. The Blood Gulch Chronicles will conclude with their 100th episode.

Good bye Red vs. Blue, Thank you for the Memories.
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Two new maps will be available for download from April 17 on Xbox Live for $4. Bungie mouthpiece Frank O'Connor explained, "It's true! Two new maps, both available on April 17 through the Halo 2 downloader in the game itself, and it's just $4 for the pair. The maps are Tombstone and Desolation - remakes of Hang 'Em High and Derelict, respectively." Bungie also released two shots of the remakes, one of which you can see on this very page. See the other behind the Images tab ... » Read More

It's a new week, which means a new internet update trickling from the Bungie fortress, and this week it focuses on Halo 3's new and improved battle encounters. "Halo 3 encounters are more fun, more challenging, more varied and more enjoyable than those in Halo or Halo 2," the update reads. "The interplay and strategies created among the various Covenant foes is just thrilling." "One weird thing that I just can't get used to (in a good way, I mean) is the fact that you have to plan for ... » Read More

Corgi International and Microsoft have entered into a partnership to bring the exciting and interactive world of Microsoft's "Halo" franchise to life with stunning 3-D merchandise. Slated for release later in 2007, Corgi International will unveil a comprehensive line of replica collectibles and gifts.
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Warner Music and Microsoft have penned a deal that will see a greater emphasis placed on pushing videogame soundtracks in your face. Under terms of the deal Warner Music will claim, administer and license music compositions owned and controlled by Microsoft. Some of these will obviously include scores for Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Age of Empires, Fable, and Kameo: Elements of Power. Ed Pierson, Warner's legal guy, explains: "We're confident we can develop and identify some exciting and ... » Read More

A rumor coming straight out of the Official Xbox Magazine suggests that gamers will be able to download and rock out to the "Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix," which greets you when you fire up Halo 2. The opening guitar in the theme was recorded by seven-string guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. We've put in a few calls to the right people but they couldn't help us either way. But seeing as though a Spartan featured as an unlockable character in Dead or Alive 4, we reckon there's every chance of this ... » Read More

Recorded in what looks like someone's living room, these kids jamming the Halo theme tune is good enough to be the real thing. One drummer, one guitarist (no, not Steve Vai who recorded the guitar in Halo 2 ), one bass player and one awesome violinist is all it takes - as well as some serious talent - to play your favorite videogame theme tunes. There's also a hi-fi belting out the famous monks in the room too, but that just adds to the whole performance. This has to be seen to be ... » Read More