Bungie’s Destiny Revealed: What We Know About One of The Most Ambitious Gaming Projects, Ever
Monday, 18th February 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: Activision, bungie, city, destiny, game, games, halo, players, shooter, world
Written by: Craig Hunter
After years of waiting we finally have the first details on Bungie’s highly anticipated new project, Destiny. The game is now officially announced and marks the first project for the team since Halo. Check out some images from the game as well as the Destiny ViDoc below.
Published by Activision, Destiny is a first-person shooter which is angled as the world’s first “shared-world shooter.” Destiny will bring together modern FPS action within a persistent, sandbox style game world.
Watch the Russian Meteor Explode In the Sky
Friday, 15th February 2013Posted in Viral Video
Tags: atmosphere, blasted, explosion, halo, meteor, mountains, tunguska
Written by: R Bryant Francis
Will The War Ever End? Why “Never Ending Game Franchises” Are Getting A Little Old
Thursday, 31st January 2013Posted in Featured, Industry
Tags: franchises, game, games, halo, Mario, new
Written by: R Bryant Francis
When Halo 4 was released last October, gamers were faced with a unique experience within the first few minutes of the game’s campaign: After the Chief wakes up from cryosleep, he climbs up a broken elevator shaft and comes face to face with an enemy he hasn’t fought since midway through Halo 2 — an Elite.
It’s a moment that’s supposed to be a return to form for Halo, the monstrous snake-head shoved in the player’s face, almost a grotesque “Welcome back!” to a universe filled with giant spectral rings, glassed planets, and monsters shouting “wort wort wort.” Continue reading “Will The War Ever End? Why “Never Ending Game Franchises” Are Getting A Little Old” »
Bungie Sends Recovering Child a Halo Care Package Including Life Size Replica Helmet
Monday, 21st January 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: bundle, bungie, child's, father, fiscal_, halo, helmet, help, replica, son
Written by: Craig Hunter
Bungie has sent out a special care package of Halo goodies to a sick child while he is recovering from a liver transplant (via Joystiq).
The child’s father recently took to Reddit in order to seek help getting in touch with Bungie to find a way to cheer his son, and avid Halo fan, up through his “bumpy” recovery process.
Some two weeks ago the child’s father, known as fiscal_ on Reddit, reached out to the Halo subreddit (r/Halo), asking for contact info and help getting in touch with Bungie.
The Creators of Halo Announce New Project: Destiny
Wednesday, 28th November 2012Posted in Preview
Tags: Alien, art, bungie, confirmed, destiny, details, game, halo, social
Written by: R Bryant Francis
Fans of the original Halo games are in for some good news. Last night, Bungie confirmed early details about its new game Destiny after images and concept art were leaked to IGN and Kotaku. At Bungie.net, Bungie confirmed it wasn’t quite ready to announce these details to the world, but they went ahead and shared another sneak peek at Bungie.net.
Keep reading to learn more details about Bungie’s return to the Science Fiction genre… Continue reading “The Creators of Halo Announce New Project: Destiny” »
Are these the launch dates for Halo 4 Map Packs?
Monday, 26th November 2012Posted in Preview
Tags: castle, crimson, DLC, halo, halo 4, majestic, map packs
Written by: R Bryant Francis
Halo 4 fans have known since launch that they’d be getting more downloadable content from Microsoft beyond the Spartan Ops episodes, but until now they wouldn’t have known when.
Below the jump, we’ve got an image that might tell us when the new Multiplayer Map Packs are going to land…. Continue reading “Are these the launch dates for Halo 4 Map Packs?” »
The Warp Zone is Glad You Came, Master Chief
Wednesday, 7th November 2012Posted in NERDCORE
Tags: Glad You Came, halo, master chief, The Wanted, The Warp Zone
Written by: Jeff Nau
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Comedy troupe The Warp Zone’s latest manages to include a stunning opener consisting of laser blasts and people getting blown to little bloody pulpy bits, also manages to be a particularly awesome through its actual music.
It’s another predictably awesome nerd ditty courtesy of the same minds who brought us the parody of One Direction’s song “What Makes You Beautiful,” here parodying The Wanted’s “Glad You Came”. Continue reading “The Warp Zone is Glad You Came, Master Chief” »
Daily Soundcloud: Want to Be a Gaming Music Composer? Video Game Musicians UNITE Online
Monday, 1st October 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Soundcloud
Tags: Cantarin Atonio Python Blue, gaming, halo, Harry Gregson-Williams, Roland Koch, soundcloud, video game music, video games
Written by: Jeff Nau
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Since we usually venture more towards either nerdcore or chiptunes, we thought we’d put another group of musicians in the spotlight, especially just because they’re too often overlooked.
Sure, there are guys like Yuzo Koshiro (Streets of Rage) Martin O”Donnell (Halo 2/3) and Harry Gregson-Williams (Metal Gear Solid games), whom are hailed as industry giants, but for a multi billion-dollar industry you ‘d think video game composers would have earned more respect (how long have The Grammys had a ‘Comedy’ category?). Continue reading “Daily Soundcloud: Want to Be a Gaming Music Composer? Video Game Musicians UNITE Online” »
This Week in Gaming History: The Mysts of Halos, Castles, Commanders and Sixty-Fouuuuur!
Monday, 24th September 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Gaming History
Tags: gaming news, halo, history
Written by: Patrick Scott Patterson
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Time for another look at the historic landmarks from the past as we reflect on them in the present day… or something like that.
On September 24, 1993, Myst launched, instantly pulling in a generation of PC gamers. The game remained the best-selling PC game ever for almost a decade when it was finally topped by the Sims.
On September 25, 2007, Halo 3 hit the XBox 360. The game still has a heavy following today. Continue reading “This Week in Gaming History: The Mysts of Halos, Castles, Commanders and Sixty-Fouuuuur!” »
Who’s Your Master Chief? WarpZone, Bitches
Monday, 25th June 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Online Video
Tags: flag, halo, master chief, One Direction, parody, WarpZone
Written by: Jeff Nau
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When you think Halo, unless there’s a disconnect, chances are you don’t also think ‘boy bands’ and ‘the beach’ — at least, not all at the same time. Yep, two of those clearly don’t belong, but this didn’t stop comedy/parody group WarpZone from marrying all 3 to give us the hideously deranged mutant offspring of N’Sync, Master Chief, and Baywatch.
WarpZone’s parody of the One Direction song “What Makes Your Beautiful” manages to both praise the game that unites them, as well as proclaim love for all things late-90s boy band (which we can thank New Direction for I guess) — and it’s all this that makes it seem all the more psychotic. Continue reading “Who’s Your Master Chief? WarpZone, Bitches” »
Halo Logo Mistakenly Appears On BBC News Report on Syria
Wednesday, 30th May 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: apology, BBC, halo, incorrect, logo, news, Onebulletin, syria
Written by: Craig Hunter
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BBC recently issued an apology after a report on the intense situation in Syria featured a UNSC logo from Halo. According to Gametrailers, the logo was apparently mistaken with an official UN logo by the obviously confused staff at BBC.
The report on the conflict in Syria featured the incorrect image on the displays behind the reporter. They apparently got mixed up between the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations Space Command from Halo. Continue reading “Halo Logo Mistakenly Appears On BBC News Report on Syria” »
First Halo 4 Preorder Bonuses
Friday, 25th May 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: gamestop, halo, halo 4, Infinity, MJOLNIR, November, Spartan-IV Hazop, Xbox Live
Written by: Craig Hunter
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Today we get a look at the first Halo 4 pre order bonuses from Canadian retailer EBGames (via AllGamesBeta). The preorder bonuses include a Battle Rifle Skin and an Armor Suit Skin.
At this time the EBGames website says that the Battle Rifle Skin is an EBGames exclusive, which means it will most likely end up as a preorder bonus at its parent company, Gamestop. The Armor Suit Skin is not labeled as an EBGames exclusive, so it is unclear as to where in the U.S and elsewhere it will be available.
Firstly, preorders will land players the Arctic Battle Rifle Weapon Skin (seen below on the BR85 Heavy-Barrel Service Rifle). “Show off in Halo Infinity Continue reading “First Halo 4 Preorder Bonuses” »
Why HALO Might Be The Greatest Game of The Modern Era (Yes I Have Statistics)
Tuesday, 3rd April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: halo, inforgraphic, master chief, multiplayer, reach, stats
Written by: Paul Nyhart
I tried coming up with a more creative/catchier title, but honestly, what the hell else is there to say other than look at the infographic below. Sure gameplay doesn’t always mean greatness, but holy Master Chief if some of these stats don’t blow you away:
- 20 million games played…
- Over 123 Trillion Minutes Played…
That doesn’t even include the time spent on Continue reading “Why HALO Might Be The Greatest Game of The Modern Era (Yes I Have Statistics)” »
Your Move, Hollywood….’Helljumper’ Raises The Bar For Halo Adaptations
Thursday, 16th February 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Online Video
Tags: fan film, halo, halo helljumper, Hollywood, movie
Written by: BDressler
it’s no secret that Hollywood loves turning established franchises into films – little risk, lots of $$$. The most recent example of this would be Battleship, the adaptation of – yes – a board game.
The fact that big studios have a seemingly inseparable relationship with big brands, its almost incomprehensible what is happening with the movie adaptation of Halo – one of the most successful video game franchises ever!
In 2006, Fox and Universal allegedly killed what would have been Peter Jacksons and Neill Blomkamps version of Halo Continue reading “Your Move, Hollywood….’Helljumper’ Raises The Bar For Halo Adaptations” »
Is ‘Halo: Helljumper’ Better Than What Peter Jackson Could Have Put Together?
Monday, 21st November 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Online Video
Tags: Dirt, fan film, halo, lord of the rings, online series, Peter Jackson, Tobias Bucknell
Written by: Jeff Nau
Who wasn’t sold on the idea ofLord of the Rings director producing the adaptation of what is arguably the most beloved science fiction game of all time?
As the latest in a series of seriously impressive fan-made films, Helljumper looks like it may be the only online series Spartans need.
I was going to suggest that Jackson try and just team up with director Dan Wang and the rest of the guys who made this; focus on the story and let everything naturally come together.
There’s already a story in the “Helljumper” online series, based on Tobias S. Buckell’s “Dirt.” Buckell is already a critical and fan favorite, leaving some to say this might be just as good as whatever Jackson could have come up with (maybe he should just stay focused on his Hobbit prequels?)
The trailer for Helljumper centers on the plot and synopsis of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. It takes place in 2552, just after Continue reading “Is ‘Halo: Helljumper’ Better Than What Peter Jackson Could Have Put Together?” »
Sci-Fi Author Plays Halo 3 on ‘Difficult’ to Keep Himself Thin
Thursday, 20th October 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Offbeat
Tags: elliptical, halo, Neal stephenson, red dead redemption, thin, weight loss
Written by: Jeff Nau
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Neal Stephenson, author of the science fiction hit Snow Crash and avid action gamer, insists that he plays playing Halo 3 on its ‘Legendary’ setting to keep himself from getting fat…with a little help from a piece of fitness equipment (imagine that).
During his address to the GDC (Game Developers’ Conference) online last week, Stephenson provided attendees with a humorous little non-sequitur Continue reading “Sci-Fi Author Plays Halo 3 on ‘Difficult’ to Keep Himself Thin” »
Top Video Game Songs, As Recorded by the London Philharmonic
Thursday, 13th October 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, NERDCORE
Tags: Call of Duty 4, final fantasy, halo, Halo 3, London Philharmonic, metal Gear Solic Worold of Warcraft, Splinter Cell, tetris, video game music, video games, Zelda
Written by: Jeff Nau
If you haven’t had enough video game music, video game concerts, live symphonic versions of Zelda/Mario/Castlevania, Super Mario: The Opera, we have some good news for ya. What is largely regarded as the most well-respected orchestra in the world, The London Philharmonic, is recording some of the best video game soundtracks of all-time for an album ingeniously titled, yes, Video Game Music.
Available starting November 8th, both digitally and in stores, the Philharmonic’s latest will focus mainly on new school vgm, though there will be some older titles (Mario, Tetris) in there as well. Here’s a sneak peek at their interpretation of The Zelda Theme, taken from the Video Game Heroes series of performances: Continue reading “Top Video Game Songs, As Recorded by the London Philharmonic” »
It Happened for a Reason: 5 Videogames That Were Almost Made into Movies
Monday, 12th September 2011Posted in Gaming, Pop Culture
Tags: Castlevania, gears of war, halo, Monkey Island, Steven Spielberg
Written by: Jeff Nau
Never thought I’d see Steven Spielberg’s name attached to a video game film, but then again never thought I’d see Peter Jackson’s name attached to a Halo game either. Speaking of which:
5. Halo : Yes everyone knows that Peter Jackson was attached to this film right after finishing King Kong. But after what happened regarding pre-production – labeled as little else than ‘ it’s not happening’ by Jackson – production shut down completely. Continue reading “It Happened for a Reason: 5 Videogames That Were Almost Made into Movies” »
Video Game Violence debate solved? Study suggests Competition’s really to blame here.
Wednesday, 31st August 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: fozra, gears of war, halo, spice, spicy, video game, video game violence, violence
Written by: R Bryant Francis
Halo 4 Details slip out of PAX!
Monday, 29th August 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: #halofest, 343 industries, frank o'connor, halo, halo 4, pax
Written by: R Bryant Francis
Here’s what we know:
First: Fozra 4 players will get to check out the new Warthog design in the upcoming game–they won’t be able to use it as a vehicle (huh?) But for those who can’t wait, check out the pic posted above—that’s your new warthog.
Second: This time it’s all about the Chief. But we heard THAT already. But Frank O’Connor did state that the game would focus more on the actual character of the Master Chief–which may be an enigma to some gamers but hardcore Halo fans* will know that our boy John got a fleshed out Continue reading “Halo 4 Details slip out of PAX!” »
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