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May 15, 2007

Halo Killers

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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

Apr 4, 2007

Halo machinima series Red vs. Blue to conclude with hundredth episode

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Xbox - Halo - Halo machinima series Red vs. Blue to conclude with hundredth episode

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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Mar 26, 2007

Latest Halo 3 internet update

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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

Mar 7, 2007

GDC 07: Halo 2 Vista To Have Exclusive Achievements, Complete Map Editor

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Xbox - Halo - GDC 07: Halo 2 Vista To Have Exclusive Achievements, Complete Map Editor

Why most of you would say, big deal, there's a few reasons why Halo 2 for Vista stands out for not only PC gamers, but Xbox veterans as well. First off Halo 2 will ship with a fully equipped map editor. Gamers will not only be able to create maps, but maps will be sharable over Live, and much like other PC FPSs if you log into a server that has a custom map the game will download and install the map and get you playing. While the map editor will be quite robust, it will be easy for seasoned map editors to create arenas to battle it out in. You'll have access to all the assets the development team did to remix current levels or you'll be able to build new geometry and import your own created assets to virtually create anything. It should be quite interesting to see what the Halo community can come up with.
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Mar 1, 2007

Warner Music buys Halo rights

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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

Feb 23, 2007

Halo theme performed live - by teenagers!

Xbox News | Halo

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

Nov 7, 2005

Sneak preview of Halo movie script

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A review of a leaked copy of the upcoming Halo movie reveals that it will include many of the game's set-pieces in an attempt to stay faithful to the classic first-person shooter. The opening sequence involves Master Chief having a flashback to a huge battle between the Covenant and an army of Spartan warriors. He's then snapped out of the dream as he's called to defend the huge battle-cruiser The Pillar of Autumn, just as he did at the beginning of the first Halo game. Other memorable ... » Read More

Jun 13, 2005

Halo movie back on again!

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It now looks as if a movie based on seminal Xbox shooter Halo will go into production - even though a host of major studios have dropped out of bidding for the rights following a catalogue of demands from Halo publisher Microsoft., Microsoft and its agents at the Creative Artists Agency insisted on a $10 million advance against 15% of the movie's gross takings and also wanted to retain full creative control. It's now become apparent that Microsoft also required approval over the cast and ... » Read More