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randy pitchford
Gearbox Honcho Wants Something Different From Halo Developer
Randy Pitchford, the outspoken boss of developer Gearbox, has something to say about Halo developer Bungie. Not just Bungie, he also has something to say about Modern Warfare developer Infinity War. More »
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Comment by agdTinMan: # Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 - PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2 (March 2005, published by Ubisoft). # Brothers in... 22 Responses | Other threads
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halo
This Is Not A Halo 3 Screenshot
This looks like a screengrab from Halo 3's Valhalla multiplayer map. But it's not. It is, if you take a closer look, actually a fully-functional PC desktop. More »
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Comment by Matthew Aaron Harper: That is actually pretty stinkin' cool. If I wasn't the laziest bastard on the planet, I'd set one up on... 11 Responses | Other threads
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toybox
Halo+ Kingdom Hearts + Metroid
Welcome to Toybox! We've decided to centralise most of our toy/action figure/adult collectible news into a single feature, which we'll be running every week or two. This week, we've got Kingdom Hearts, a stunning custom Metroid statue and a Halo Mongoose.
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merchandising
Video Games Live Has Its Own MP3 Player
The Video Games Live concert tour kicks their merchandising up a notch with this new VGL-branded VIVO MP3 player, loaded with unreleased recordings from Kingdom Hearts, Halo, and more. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Mit: They really need to quit playing Advent Rising music. I know you composed it Tommy, but no one played/liked... 11 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Halo 3: ODST Firefight Preview: OUHave12
Halo: ODST returns players to the universe of Halo without its central character. Can Halo be fun without the Master Chief? More »
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Comment by Poul Wrist: Halo, a cartoon shooter, trying to be serious O.o how disturbing... 52 Responses | Other threads
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halo
Halo: Reach Is The Wild Bunch, Only With Spartans?
We know nothing about Halo: Reach other than the fact it's a new Halo game, and that it's due sometime next year. So in the absence of facts, then, let's speculate! More »
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Comment by Wibnar: Halo without its multiplayer = crap Lore is just generic and playing through the halo 2/3 campaign was painful 38 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
How Halo ODST's Firefight Isn't Like Gears of War
The new Firefight mode in Halo 3 ODST may seem like nothing more than Bungie's version of Gears of War's Horde mode, but the dots in the top left corner... they are what's different. More »
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Comment by Devenu: It makes me sad how people forget about Invasion from Unreal Tournament 2004 when it comes to this kind of... 17 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Rumor: Next Halo Game is "Halo: Reach"?
Yesterday we got dropped that image of a Bungie forums search menu, which tipped something called "Halo: Reach." Such things are easily faked, and I couldn't run it down. Well, now someone's found a cache of since-deleted Bungie forum posts on this subject. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by NyappyHeroism: Because that series hasn't been milked for every cent it's worth yet. 39 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live
Microsoft Shooting For A 300,000 Player Online Game?
Yeah, you read that right. 300,000 players. A job listing issued by Microsoft's says exactly that, indicating that the game will be for the 360 and that it will be in "real-time". More »
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Comment by 1up: That's ridiculous. No game needs that many players at one time... 30 Responses | Other threads
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toys
Halo Remote-Control Vehicles Hopefully Won't Explode So Easily
NKOK will be releasing later in the year a series of three remote-controlled vehicles based on those found in Bungie's Halo 3. One is a Mongoose, one is a Warthog, and the last...a Hornet. More »
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Comment by n00b_pwner: Something seems wrong about that image. Since when does two opposing teams actually help eachother? 15 Responses | Other threads
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FPS, Literally
Army Envisions Future with Master Chief-ified Soldiers
Or, maybe they're Mass Effect-ified. But the U.S. Army's concept for a soldier in the year 2030 definitely looks video game-ified - especially with its strength-enhancing exoskeleton and ... combat drugs? Maybe it's Helghast-ified? More »
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By Owen GoodComment by xxXX_Insanities_Birth_XXxx: I've seen things like this before. Military type experimental combat suits are being tested quite often and it does look... 30 Responses | Other threads
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art
If New York Was A Halo, It Would Look Like This
This picture of Manhattan, by graphic designers Jack Schulze and Matt Webb, shows what the island would look like rolled up over the horizon. Looks familiar, doesn't it? More »
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Comment by Solday: This reminds me of Gundam more than it does anything they have mentioned. 14 Responses | Other threads
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television
Marge Simpson Enjoys Her First Teabagging In Halo
The twentieth season of Matt Groening's The Simpsons introduces the corpse-desecrating act of "teabagging" to the stalwart Simpsons fan in a not-so-subtle nod to Bungie's Halo 2, complete with mostly accurate Xbox controllers. More »
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Comment by (Zombie) Goldwings: Eh at least they're... trying? Most of the game references the Simpson's do (WOW, Crash Bandicoot, Playstation related things, GTA,... 19 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Where Halo Meets Hyrule
You know, back in the day, playing Blood Gulch for the millionth time on the original Xbox, I often wondered: why can't there be a map in here that recreates Ocarina's Hyrule? More »
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Comment by Cloudleet: Why has there never been made a Water Temple map? You know, people running around, nobody has a clue where... 31 Responses | Other threads
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halo
New Halo Project To Span Console, Web & Mobile
The future of the Halo franchise may not be as straight-forward as you'd imagine, if a Microsoft job advertisement is anything to go by. More »
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Comment by Xeros606: im not sure if this counts as trolling 'round here, but is anyone else getting tired of halo? the games... 44 Responses | Other threads
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arguments
Is this the Video Game Mount Rushmore?
Pwn or Die have come up with a good bar argument: The four faces on a hypothetical Mount Rushmore of video gaming. The four they've chosen are good, but are they the best choices? More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Evadrion: I like your list better, Owen. It's thought out well, if a bit cheesy. But I'm cool with cheese. Lara Croft... 31 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Halo Encyclopedia Shoots For Bookshelves This Fall
Halo fans with a thirst for referential material will be queuing up for the Barnes & Noble midnight launch of the Halo Encyclopedia, which has been announced for a fourth quarter release at book stores. More »
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Comment by Darth Navster: The games don't really show it, but Bungie created a pretty awesome universe with Halo. This may be a worthwhile... 20 Responses | Other threads
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halo
Exclusive Grifball Spartan Plays Ball At Comic-Con
Halo fans making the trek to San Diego for this year's Comic-Con might want to earmark an extra Jackson, as McFarlane Toys will be bringing an exclusive Grifball Spartan action figure to the show. More »
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Comment by KingDavid73: That's actually really great. I'd love to have one of those, but I live in Missouri. All of the really... 7 Responses | Other threads
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required reading
Greg Bear Penning Halo Forerunner Trilogy
Noted science fiction author Greg Bear takes a stab at the earliest days of the Halo universe with The Forerunner Trilogy, traveling 100,000 years into the series' past. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by MindPrints: Sweet! I love how rich the Halo back story is. I know I will totally pick this up! 8 Responses | Other threads
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cosrunning
The Race is Not to the Swiftest Spartan
This is a cool photo, but some realities quickly set in. Like what the inside of a Spartan helmet smells like after a 10K race. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Captain Windex: It would have been more epic if he had been holding a battle rifle 17 Responses | Other threads
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music videos
YouTube Fan Tops Halo Song Spoof
Couple weeks back, Jude Kelley and Dan Amrich (he of OXM) recorded "Halo (All I Play-Oh)," a virtuoso spoof of "Snow (Hey-Oh)" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Now someone's matched the lyrics to footage. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under): I must say the game STILL looks good after all this time :) Just look at how fluid the action... 15 Responses | Other threads
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halo
There Will Be More Halo 3 Content From Bungie
Last month, Bungie said a teary farewell to Halo 3. Or so we thought. Instead, it was just a teary...something else, because Bungie have no intentions of leaving the best-selling game behind. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: It's a little sad to see Bungie slumming it and still working on Halo 3, but at the same time,... 10 Responses | Other threads
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gdc09
Bungie's Hiring And Here's How They'll Own You
Bungie producer Allen Murray won't say a word about how the studio's new project is going — but he will tell you how they're getting it done. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Altersparck: If only I was smart and experienced enough to have a shot at working for Bungie. :( 6 Responses | Other threads
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payday
Microsoft Settles Its $90 Million Halo Suit
Someone at sue-happy company PalTalk just got paid. Microsoft has settled with the company that filed suit against the Xbox 360 maker over patent infringement claims related to Halo multiplayer. Make it rain, PalTalk! More »
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Comment by Gyaruson: Way back in the day I patented this method of transportation, utilizing only your God-given attributes and abilities in a... 12 Responses | Other threads
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lawsuits
Microsoft Sued For $90 Million Over Halo Patent Infringement Claim
New York based PalTalk Holdings filed suit against Microsoft over two years ago, claiming that the company violated two patents with its Xbox Live service, singling out the multiplayer infrastructure of its Halo games. More »
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Comment by Richards | PSN: F4WMR: but halo looks like nothing and is garbage... but i cant knock there marketing campaign, now if all that effort... 14 Responses | Other threads
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toys
Another, Better Halo Transformer
Yes, we've seen one of these before. It was an admirable job, but lacking in its vehicle mode. This one is a big improvement, as it's a Master Chief transforming into a Warthog. More »
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Comment by CmdrBladeHearts is replacing his perfectly good screen name to express desire for a The World Ends With You sequel. Get on it!: Not even binaltech hound, just freakin universe. Obviously not REALLY worth 350 dollars. Oh well, someone's probably already bought it. 8 Responses | Other threads
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halo 3: odst
Msoft: I Doubt We've Seen the Last of Master Chief
Speaking to USA Today, Halo franchise development director Frank O'Connor hints that we may have more Master Chief in store for us in the future. More »
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Comment by fireb0x: Please no. This is the new GTA. It is only good because everybody WANTS it to be good and everything... 49 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Halo 3: 1,000,000,000 Games And Counting
Halo 3's got a somewhat popular online component, and has had one since it launched (hey, it's Halo). Ever wonder how many multiplayer games that actually equates to, though? Try over one billion. More »
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Comment by The Sad Onion Symbol Thing: Wow. Heard about it but didn't believe it at first. World Record anyone? 16 Responses | Other threads
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halo
Microsoft Teams With Fashion Label For Designer Halo Wars Gear
You think Halo, you think...well, you don't think designer clothing. But Microsoft Asia do, which explains why we're now looking at a most unexpected (and unexpectedly tasteful) range of Halo Wars gear. More »
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Comment by Aglet: Explain the USB-stick. Has it got some kind of logo on it or has the Xbox all of a sudden... 4 Responses | Other threads
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review
Halo Wars Review: A Fistful of Spartans
Halo has been safely nesting in the loving hands of Bungie for more than seven years. And it's excelled as a first-person shooter, proving finally that you can make a great shooter on a console. More »
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Comment by KirbyMorph: Didnt even realize this was coming out so soon. Never understood the reasoning behind putting it out on consoles... 23 Responses | Other threads
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toys
Toy Fair 2009: Sgt. Johnson, WoW & LittleBigPlanet
Open up! Time for more game-related goodies from the showroom floor of the US Toy Fair. We've already seen a bunch of stuff, but tonight, we're going to see a bunch more. More »
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toys
Toy Fair 2009: Dante's Inferno, Gears Of War & More
The New York Toy Fair kicked off over the weekend. And video games being big business and all, there were loads of new gaming figures on show. Loads.
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halo
Halo Wars Figures Receive Reinforcements
Kicking the pre-release marketing for Halo Wars into top gear, a second series of Halo Wars action figures have today been announced by McFarlane and Microsoft. More » -
clips
If Halo Played Like Final Fantasy, It Would Look Like This
Ever wonder what Halo would look like if it swapped out the fast-paced shooter thing for the turn-based JRPG thing? Me neither. Somebody did, though, otherwise we wouldn't have this clip. More »
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Comment by litrock: I'm gonna be that weird guy, but I'd much rather play this than the FPS Halo. 73 Responses | Other threads
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halo 3: odst
All of Halo 3's Maps Included in ODST
Bungie's cleared up "an oft-asked, but pertinent question" regarding multiplayer content on Halo 3: ODST. Specifically, yes, it will have all 24 Halo 3 maps. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by AshKetchum22: is this game having it's own separate multiplayer, or is it just combining with Halo 3's? 15 Responses | Other threads
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toys
Halo MEGA Bloks Have Us Wishing For Halo LEGO Instead
MEGA Bloks are kinda like LEGO in the way a Daewoo is kinda like a Mercedes. Ah well! MEGA Bloks got the license to produce little Halo toys and LEGO did not. More »
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Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: "Now you can replace our failure of a boss fight in Halo 3, using only MEGA Bloks (TM)!" 26 Responses | Other threads
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halo
Bungie Says Goodbye To Halo 3
There's a map pack for Halo 3 coming soon, and after that, there's a singleplayer expansion, but after that? Is there anything more planned? Probably not, as Bungie are saying "goodbye" to the game. More » -
books
Eric Nylund Writes Something Unrelated To Halo
Tor Books announced today that they'd be publishing an original novel from Halo and Gears of War writer/story consultant Eric Nylund. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by aw3str1k3r: Not to gripe, but that idea he has sounds INCREDIBLY cliche. *cough*MAJORstarwarssimilarities*cough* 7 Responses | Other threads
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Halo MMO
The History Of The Halo MMO, And Ensemble's Other Cancelled Projects
While Ensemble Studios - recently shuttered by owners Microsoft - were busy stowing their gear and shutting down operations, Gamasutra thought it'd be an idea to go ask a few more questions about the Halo MMO. More »
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Comment by eddienoteddy: im still waiting, hoping for a halo MMO because i think that could be more successful than any other WoW... 10 Responses | Other threads
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halo
This Guy Has Driven A Real, Working Warthog
New Zealand's WETA made a real Warthog for Neil Blomkamp's Halo movie pitch. The movie never went anywhere. But the Warthog? It's still around, still being driven by grown men dressed as Halo marines. More »
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Comment by Hooded_Robin: Now if only they could ship this to Iraq and try doing some missions with it (all videoed of course),... 14 Responses | Other threads
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