Subscribe164MPH is the best of: Gears of War | Rock Band | Grand Theft Auto | Angelina Jolie | Babes | 164mph | 50 Cent | MMA | WWE | UFC | WWE SmackDown | Combat Sports | Best of MMA | Megan Fox | Best of WWE | Randy Couture | John Cena | Hulk Hogan | Brooke Hogan | Lindsay Lohan | and more... (What is 164mph?)
Blogger
Kotaku
Kotaku (www.kotaku.com) has great Halo 3 news, photos, videos and more
Thursday, Nov 19
GameStop's Black Friday Deals Look Solid, Slightly Used [Deals]
Xbox 360 Elite w/ Lego Batman, Pure, & Choice of Call of Duty 4 OR Spider-Man: Web of Shadows - $299PlayStation 3 120GB w/ LittleBigPlanet GOTY & God of War Collection - $299Call of Duty: World at War (360/PS3) - $39.99Batman: Arkham Asylum (360/PS3) - $39.99Forza Motorsport 3, Lef...
Wednesday, Nov 18
Spike Video Game Awards Nominees Announced
BEST XBOX 360 GAME Halo 3: ODST (Microsoft Game Studios / Bungie) BEST Wii GAME Halo 3: ODST (Microsoft Game Studios / Bungie) Halo 3: ODST (Microsoft Game Studios / Bungie) Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Atari)
Tuesday, Nov 17
For The Discerning Art Collector/Halo Fan
Perhaps in an effort to appeal to a more up-market clientèle than Halo merchandise currently allows, Microsoft have commissioned a series of framed prints depicting art from Halo 3: ODST.
Friday, Nov 13
Halo 3: ODST Drops Three Million Copies
Perhaps feeling a little aggrieved at the way Modern Warfare 2 blew right on by Halo 3's sales numbers earlier in the week, Microsoft have tried to salvage a little pride by releasing some Halo 3: ODST numbers. Halo 3:ODST Continues Its Sales Dominance [IGN]
Thursday, Nov 12
Uncharted 2, Wii Fit Plus & Borderlands Bow Big In October
02. Wii Fit Plus (Wii) - 441,000 03. Borderlands (Xbox 360) - 418,000 04. Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 314,000 05. NBA 2K10 (Xbox 360) - 311,000 06. Halo 3 ODST (Xbox 360) - 271,000 07. NBA 2K10 (PS3) - 213,000 08. Forza Motorsport 3 (Xbox 360) - 175,000 10. FIFA Soccer 10 (Xbox 360) - 156,000
Wii Price Drop Puts Nintendo Back On Top In U.S.
Sony's September to October performance was less fortunate, dropping from 491,800 to 320,600. On the Microsoft side, things were less worse, with Xbox 360 sales dipping from 352,600 in September to 249,700 in October. Without the sales boosting power of Halo 3: ODST, that puts Microsoft...
Wednesday, Nov 11
Report: Xbox Live Bannings Upwards Of 1 Million [Microsoft]
Microsoft spokesperson Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb warned Xbox 360 owners of the banning plan earlier this month, saying that Microsoft was "actively banning consoles from Xbox LIVE that have been modified to play pirated games." 1 Million Xbox Live Players Banned [IW]
Tuesday, Nov 10
Measuring The Hype: Modern Warfare 2
But Modern Warfare 2? We all knew it was coming, sure, and everyone knew it was going to be popular - the first Modern Warfare, after all, has sold well over 10 million copies - but I don't think many people realised it was going to "maybe biggest game of all time" big. There were some game traile...
Monday, Nov 9
What To Play While Boycotting Modern Warfare 2 [Boycott Helper]
Halo 3: It's Halo 3. Of course this is an Xbox 360-exclusive, so PlayStation 3 and PC players can't use this as an option, but it's an excellent alternative for Microsoft fans. You prefer your shooters a little more futuristic. We get that completely. Carry on.
Saturday, Nov 7
Weekend Coupons: Prelude to a Black Friday [Dealtaku]
• Guitar Hero 5 took a $24 haircut on Buy.com and is only $69.99, game and git-tar. Deal's good for Wii, PS3 and 360 versions. [Dealzon] Software • James Bond: 007 Quantum of Solace on Xbox 360 for $14.99, free shipping, through Newegg. [TDD]
Friday, Nov 6
Modern Warfare 2 Navigates A Sea Of Second-Guessers [Well Played]
Incensed politicians, angry fans, boycotting retailers: What might be the biggest video game launch in history has more than its share of controversy. And Bowling denies that Infinity Ward and Activision are more focused on making the console versions of the game than a solid PC version.
Halo 3 ODST Motorcyle Helmet Perfect For Headshot Protection [Xbox 360]
While our cats have been enjoying the comfort of Halo helmets for years now, the human market is sadly underserved. At least one human will be well protected, thanks to this Halo 3 ODST motorcycle helmet. Exclusive: Jorge Lorenzo to wear Halo 3 ODST helmet at Valencia [MCN - thanks, Jorge!]
Halo Waypoint Will Be What You Make Of It [343 Industries]
So now the fans are watching Halo Waypoint. They're keeping track of their progression; replaying Halo 3 and Halo Wars in order to complete innovative achievements that span all the Halo 3 360 titles; and learning about the Halo Universe through an stylized information database.
Anybody Wanna Buy A Halo 3 Mongoose? [Halo]
The Mongoose is actually a modified Kawasaki ATV, and was used rather publicly during the big Halo 3 launch event in New York City a few years back. Should still be in good shape if the seller's appraisal checks out, but Halo 3 purists please note: no mention is made of whether you can actually...
Thursday, Nov 5
Halo: Reach Beta Shots Sneak Out Of MS HQ [Updated] [Xbox 360]
They're certainly not what we'd call quality shots—it's doubtful that Bungie or Microsoft would be pleased about the leak, given their quality—but at least it gives the hardcore Halo fans a taste of what to expect when Halo: Reach ships next year.
Dragon Quest IX Is The Biggest-Selling Game In The World
The handheld RPG sold 3.93 million units, well clear of Wii Sports Resort, the game in second place (with 3 million). In third was Madden 10, on 2.6 million, while Pokemon Heartgold & Soulsilver sold 2.1 million and Halo 3: ODST 1.8 million. Dragon Quest IX is Q3 global best-seller [GI.biz]
Tuesday, Nov 3
Console Arcade, DJ Hero, Rock Band Set for Colorado Child's Play Fundraiser [Event]
There will also be a silent auction for a number of items including a copy of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter's Edition, which comes with a CD of the game's soundtrack and a copy of the Brady Games guide; a 3L etched bottle of 8BitVintners wine, rare Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 mixtape vinyl...
Tuesday, Oct 27
Who's Who In Halo: Evolutions [Required Reading]
We sought out writers who came to the table with an obvious passion for Halo and amazing story ideas." says Eric Raab, Tor editor. "We got stuff for every kind of Halo fan from straight up action with the Master Chief to glimpse into the Elite mindset post Halo 3, and some really cool exploratio...
Wednesday, Oct 21
For Little Money And In Many Words, These Gamers Help You [Feature]
Williams was the first (and so far, only) writer to produce a walkthrough for Halo 3: ODST for GameFAQs, not that he's bragging about it. He found it to be almost a fluke experience, owed in part to ODST's notoriously short campaign mode that's drawn some complaints.
Tuesday, Oct 20
Halo Waypoint Still Evolving, May Eventually Have Gameplay
Waypoint will allow Halo fans to watch Halo videos, track their quest for new Halo gameplay awards, brush up on Halo lore and learn about great Halo players. It will also likely be something that they can someday play. Another sample of an award would be a career-completion tracker than leve...
Monday, Oct 19
NPD Instant Analysis: Things You Should Note [Npd]
Notable new releases that failed to make the overall software top 10 (With no console or handheld version selling more than 208,600 units in the U.S. by October 3): Dirt 2 (September 8), LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition (September 8), Mini Ninjas (September 8), Muramasa: The Demo...
Halo 3: ODST Beats Out Madden, Mario & Marvel To Win September [Npd]
01. Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360) - 1,520,000 02. Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 442,900 03. Madden NFL 10 (Xbox 360) - 298,600 05. The Beatles: Rock Band (Xbox 360) - 254,000 07. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Xbox 360) - 236,000 09. Guitar Hero 5 (Xbox 360) - 210,800 10. The Beatles: Rock Band (Wii) - 208,600
Sunday, Sep 20
Frankenreview: Halo 3: O.D.S.T.
Master Chief is such an iconic gaming figure that it almost seems wrong to have an FPS with the Halo name on it without him. It's like a Mario game without Mario in it, or a Team Ninja game without breasts. Yet here we are, with a brand-new single-player adventure in the Halo universe with no sign...
Saturday, Sep 19
Halo 3: ODST Review: The More Vulnerable Edition [Review]
Bungie's fourth Halo game, Halo 3: ODST, will officially be released for the Xbox 360 this week. A side story of a campaign that leads into the events of Halo 3, the game stars less powerful protagonists than series champion Master Chief. It is packaged in a way that has provoked consumer doub...
Thursday, Sep 10
Notebook Dump: Halo Bible Height, Cave Story And Xbox Champagne
Free Drinks: I posted a batch of images from my visit last week to Microsoft's Washington State Xbox 360 offices. I showed statues and banners but decided to save the images of Xbox champagne for a more frivolous moment, like the moment you're taking to read this. At the top of this post you'll...
Saturday, Aug 29
Opinion: Kotaku Originals: Follow That [Original]
Microsoft Taking Action Against Those Who Buy and Play Halo 3: ODST Early Universal Ratings Raises Its Head Again, ESA Responds Xbox 360 Not Even At Halfway Point, No Slim Planned PS3 Slim Vs. Xbox 360 Elite: Tale of the Tape Microsoft Confirms Xbox 360 Price Drop, Denies Slim 360 Rumors
Saturday, Jul 25
Halo Waypoint Further Detailed By Microsoft
O'Connor says that Waypoint, accessed from the Xbox 360 dashboard, and likely from the My Xbox section, will be a "really good place for you to interact with other people." As far as pricing, O'Connor says that Microsoft is still figuring out whether Xbox Live Silver members will need to pa...
Monday, Mar 23
The Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack Happens On April 9th [Microsoft]
We were pretty certain this was the case over the weekend, but you know how much we like to have solid facts to back up our solid rumors. Microsoft verified the date in a press alert today, which highlighted the three new Halo 3 maps along with the new Gears of War 2 maps due out on the 31st of this m...
February's Top-Selling Games, Accessories By Platform [Npd Group]
3. PS3 DUALSHOCK 3 WIRELESS CONTROLLER SONY 4. 360 LIVE 1600 POINT GAME CARD MICROSOFT 5. 360 LIVE 1 MONTH GOLD CARD MICROSOFT 6. 360 LIVE 12 MONTH GOLD CARD MICROSOFT 8. WII CHARGE STATION NYKO 9. WII WHEEL GRIP NINTENDO OF AMERICA 10. 360 HEADSET MICROSOFT
Thursday, Feb 19
Microsoft Would Like You To Believe This Model Is A Halo Fan
In 2007 she was also lucky enough to win tickets to attend the launch of Halo 3 where she walked the red carpet with Master Chief, Pharrell Williams, Christian Slater amongst other celebs. THE UK'S "HOTTEST" "HALO FAN" [UK:Resistance]
Tuesday, Nov 11
So, Does Installing A Game To The 360's HDD Really Help Improve Load Times?
Best feature of the New Xbox Experience isn't avatars, or a new UI, it's the ability to install games to the console's HDD. It was - in our wildest dreams, anyway - meant to cut down on two of the 360's biggest problems: loud DVD drives, and long waits for load times/disc caching. But does it? Eur...
Friday, Sep 12
Bungie Help The Make-A-Wish Foundation
With the help of Xbox 360, they have come up with a custom painted Halo 3 Xbox 360 — one of only two in existence — that has been signed by the entire Halo 3 development team. This console is being auctioned on eBay, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish.
Saturday, Aug 30
New Purple Reign Halo 3 Map Video Play Through
Bungie unveiled the new Halo 3 map at Penny Arcade Expo, giving convention attendees a chance to beat each other up. The map, formerly known as Purple Reign, is now officially called Assembly and it's pretty impressive looking. No word yet from Bungie on when or how they're going to be sendin...
Friday, Aug 29
Halo 3's Purple Reign Makes PAX, WWW Appearance
The Ministry of Information at Bungie has seen fit to provide those of us who aren't attending PAX this year a look at the newest of Halo 3 maps, known as Assembly. Formerly known as the infinitely more ear-pleasing "Purple Reign", the map will be playable by Halo uber-fans at the Penny Arcad...
Friday, Aug 15
Halo 3 Plasma Pistols
I received a box set of Halo 3 Covenant Plasma Pistols in the mail yesterday. The two guns and two targets are sold together as a Halo-themed laser pursuit game. I haven't had a chance to play yet (that's for this weekend), but they seem like they're pretty well put together and have a nice set of...
Tuesday, Jun 3
Opinion: Interview: Halo Designer Leaves Bungie For Academia [Games For Change 08]
Imagine this: You designed missions and gameplay for Halo 3 alongside lead designer Jamie Griesemer at Bungie. After wrapping up one of the hugest hardcore smash successes of all time, what's your next move? Hang around to help continue the Halo franchise? Parlay your way into a choice ro...
Friday, Feb 15
Microsoft Responds To January NPD Sales, Seems Desperate [Corporate Gloating]
In January, $297 million was spent on the Xbox 360 platform (hardware, software and accessories combined), compared to $244 million on Wii and $219 million on PS3. (U.S. NPD, January) Six of the top 10 best selling games in January are on Xbox 360's platform. (U.S. NPD, January)
Friday, Feb 1
Adidas Brings Halo 3 To Its Feet [Shoes]
2008 is looking to be replete with video game shoes, with Nike issuing Skate or Die and 720-inspired shoes under its Nike SB line and Adidas pumping out a Halo branded pair of kicks. The Adidas Gil II Zero Halo Sneaker is one of many Gilbert Arenas-approved designs—remember the NBA Live 08 sh...
Thursday, Jan 31
How Microsoft Created The Biggest Game Launch Of All Time [Halo 3]
Fast forward to 2007. The Xbox 360 is beating the golden boy PlayStation 3. And Halo 3 is the top selling game—on any platform—all year in the US. Because these two audiences have different understandings of Halo 3 and the Xbox 360 brands, Wunderman must also present that Halo/Xbox relations...
Tuesday, Jan 15
A Halo 3 Suicide For Lovers [Clips]
After seeing the Evlmidget25 Halo suicide clip I posted back in late December, Games Radar's Chris Antista took it upon himself to go about creating his own, 2-person suicide, involving multiple plasma grenades, a destroyed vehicle, multiple explosions, and exactly the sort of music...
Friday, Jan 11
McFarlane Halo Figures, Series 2 [Gallery]
In a licensing agreement with Microsoft, McFarlane Toys is producing action figures based on the video game series Halo®. Last few week we dazzled you with photos of the Arbiter (see it here). Now we're proud to bring you the Series 2 Master Chief, Spartans, ODST Soldier and Brute Stalker.
Friday, Jan 4
Halo Mini-Busts Bring Greater Detail, Less Limbs [Halo 3]
We've featured both McFarlane's and Kotobukiya's take on a replica Master Chief previously, and while both are great, they lack the detail to be found in these mini-busts from Gentle Giant. Available in March for USD$55, they'll ship in three variants: one with an assault rifle, one with...
Tuesday, Dec 11
New Halo Maps are Live [Dlc]
Just minutes after the Halo 3 map packs were supposed to hit, and hadn't quite yet, we had already received an email from a very antsy and very agitated Halo fan. So it's probably worthwhile to note that the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is now available.
Sunday, Nov 4
Halo 3 Induces Suicide Bombing Mentality? [Stuck]
Wired's Clive Thompson has written a thought-provoking piece on Halo 3 multiplayer, explaining how his lack of time with the game has led to his general suckage, and how his general suckage has led to a strategy eerily parallel to that of real-life suicide bombers, in which he runs Kamika...
Use Your Windows Mobile Cell Phone To Host a LAN party
After some trial and error, he was eventually able to host a Halloween Halo 3 LAN party at his house with ten Xbox 360s all run through his cell phone's internet connection. I don't pretend to understand all the technical aspects of this amazing feat, so if you wish to learn more, go check out D...
Thursday, Oct 25
Halo 3...D [Hacks]
Granted, the addition of two letters would bring us Halo 3DD, which would be appealing to at least a niche market. So maybe once we get sick of looking at Master Chief in 3D, we can learn to love his...other traits. How To: Make Stereo 3D Halo 3 Screenshots [via gaygamer] [flickr]
Thursday, Oct 18
Opinion: Npd: NPD Number's: The Microsoft Take
o Xbox 360 sales built upon its growth from last month, showing a 50 percent increase for the month of September selling an average of 105,600 consoles per week. Total sales were more than 528,000 Xbox 360 consoles sold, compared to 501,000 for Wii and 119,000 for PS3.
Wednesday, Oct 17
Making Your Own Halo Costume [Halloween]
Thanks a lot, guys. Now Billie Edington over at MTV's Multiplayer thinks we all have some sort of odd body paint fetish. Remember last week when I posted about her quest to build a Halo 3 costume? Remember when nearly half of you suggested she go the body paint route? Well, Billie does.
Saturday, Oct 6
Opinion: Games Are A 'Backward-Looking Medium' [Narrative Design]
It's nothing that hasn't been noted in a million blog posts over the years, but in an op-ed piece in the New York Times, Daniel Radosh is saying it again. Too much emphasis on graphics, not enough emphasis on narrative - and sometimes those purty cut scenes can be a hindrance to a satisfying ga...
Wednesday, Oct 3
Opinion: Night Note: The Toilet Is Where to Study
Today, when in the bathroom, I noticed a chart of hiragana characters. In Japanese, there are three basic writing systems: hiragana, katakana and Chinese kanji. Kids start learning hiragana first, then katakana, then kanji. Mini Bash is learning hiragana. It's not *that* hard as compared...
Thursday, Sep 27
MIT Pranks Harvard With a Bit of Halo Lovin' [Halo 3]
In the great tradition of decades of "hacks" (us, non-collegiate types call them pranks), the folks at MIT snuck into Harvard Yard on the day of the Halo 3 launch and dressed book-donor John Harvard up as the Master Chief, complete with a fancy Spartan Helmet and Battle rifle. What amazes me...
Tuesday, Sep 25
Opinion: A Half-Week In Halo 3 Hype [Multi-tap]
All considered, campaign, presentation, the replay mode, online/multiplayer/co-op modes, I'd give the game a solid 9.5/10 Single Player: Multiplayer: I hate when people refer Halo multiplayer as FAST PACED. Unreal Tournament is fast paced, Halo 3 feels like Doom. God, I hate Halo!
Opinion: What Did You Think of Halo 3?
You've read my review of the single player and multiplayer portions of Halo 3. You've seen our Frankenreview of a lot of other peoples reviews. But with the game now available in stores, now it's time to tell us what you think of the game. Here's the deal, we're using the honor system, but I'd lik...
Sunday, Sep 23
Frankenreview, Halo 3 (Xbox 360) [Roundup]
Eurogamer IGN Let's get the Arbiter clear. He's the bad ass "Chief" of the Elites. He should be able to handle his own. In the campaign, the Arbiter and Master Chief are BFF. If you play alone, the AI takes control of the Arbiter and allows him to tag along. Enjoy watching your supposed equal gettin...
Monday, Sep 17
Halo 3 Cat Helmets Set To Sell Out [Collectibles]
On the left you will see Rufus. Rufus didn't want a replica Spartan helmet, so you might have him to thank if you run out to the store real quick and still find a preorder available for the Halo 3 Legendary Edition here in the states. A Microsoft spokesman told GamesIndustry.biz that while there...
Wednesday, Sep 12
Opinion: Free Halo 3 Wallpaper on LIVE (Costs Your Soul) [Moral Dilemma]
In a Best Buy promotional event, Microsoft is offering Halo 3 gamer pictures along with one theme for free for a "limited time." Here's our five second review: If you do download the theme, know that it's categorized under "Best Buy" and not "Halo 3."
Monday, Sep 10
Advertising Age: How Microsoft Spent $10 Million Selling Halo 3
Bungie's Halo 3 may seem like the kind of game that doesn't require anything beyond pocket change to effectively advertise. Day one sales are practically guaranteed to be in the bazillions, netting Microsoft an estimated trizillion dollars by the holidays. Regardless of the game's pred...
Sunday, Sep 9
Opinion: First!: She's Beaten Halo 3 and You Haven't
Games Radar has posted an interesting interview with Editor-in-Chief of Official Xbox Magazine, Francesca Reyes who apparently has gone to Bungie and played through and beaten the entire of Halo 3. When asked about the experience, Reyes who lives in San Francisco, had this to say: ...I thou...
Thursday, Aug 30
Halo 3 Promotion Funny Freaks out Koreans [Clip]
What better way to introducing consumers to your game by frightening the shit outta them! Since most South Koreans don't know Halo, Microsoft Korea thought it would be HILARIOUS have a guy in a Master Chief costume spook innocent bystanders and film it Candid Camera-style and use cheesy...
Wednesday, Aug 15
Halo 3 Achievements
It looks like the Halo 3 achievements have popped up over on the official Xbox site, I've posted pics of them all on the jump, but be warned, the names for the game's nine campaign missions are in there so don't look if that bothers you. Xbox]
Wednesday, Jul 11
E307: Halo 3 E3 Fact Sheet
After stowing away on a Forerunner spacecraft, Master Chief, a genetically altered, cybernetically enhanced Spartan supersoldier, must race back to Earth to stop the Covenant once and for all and save mankind. With his artificial intelligence companion Cortana in the grip of the Floo...
Wednesday, Jun 27
Don't Really Shoot: Halo 3 Weapons Made Small
Back in March, we brought word that collectible knick-knack maker Corgi International struck a deal with Microsoft to churn out Halo 3 goodies. An update: the line-up will be dubbed "Master Replicas" and contain scaled replica weapons, helmets and vehicles. That's not all! It will featu...
Friday, Jun 1
Halo 3 Beta Shirt Contest [Last Day]
To bring late-comers up to speed: Make a Master Chief costume, snap a picture and send it to kotakucontest@gmail.com by June 1st. Any material may be used — creativity encouraged! The catch is that the costume must be made by you, and you must be 18 years or older. Brian Ashcraft
Thursday, May 17
Contest: Dress Up, Win These Halo 3 Beta Shirts
Contest time! Earlier, Crecente posted these two limited edition, very cool Halo 3 Beta shirts he swiped. Now, we want to give them away. To you. To keep in the clothes theme, this round is going to be a cone hat cosplay contest. Here are the details: Make a Master Chief costume, snap a picture and...
Monday, May 14
The Halo 3 Beta To-Do List [Bread Milk Spartan Laser]
When Halo 3 beta testers get their sweaty hands on the beta test version this week, all hell will break loose online. Bungie's Frank O'Connor tells MTV News-man Stephen Totilo a handful of things every beta tester simply must do during the three-week trial. No, sleep's not on the list.
Friday, May 11
Master Chief Chit Chat: Bungie Q&A On Beta, Equipment, Saved Films, Rankings
At the New York City edition of the Halo 3 press preview, the Bungie tame found time for a quick Q&A before hands-on time. Some known, some new info within, so keep reading. 16, same as Halo. It is modified, but we do work with the TrueSkill guys in Cambridge, yeah.
Tuesday, Apr 24
The Long Tail of Halo 3 Voice Acting [Wired]
A while back, Wired mag's Editor-in-Chief, The Long Tail author and LEGO lover Chris Anderson got sauced on wine with Bungie's in-house composer Marty O'Donnell, who promised the editor a Halo 3 voice cameo. And yesterday, it happened. Anderson saw a big chunk of the game, but is NDA'd so is...
Monday, Apr 9
Big Halo News Coming Soon
In his weekly update, Bungie's Frankie says some big things are coming this week. You've got the two new Halo 2 multiplayer maps, Desolation and Tombstone, for $4 hitting next week. Also, there will be a new auto-update for the game, new playlists and they will be resetting all rankings. Bung...
Friday, Mar 30
Bungie Exposes New Halo 2 Maps
HALO 2 MULTIPLAYER MAPS REVEALED Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the upcoming release of two new, eagerly awaited downloadable maps for "Halo 2." The maps will be available as premium downloadable content for Xbox and Xbox 360 on April 17.
Friday, Mar 23
Making The Master Chief Helmet [Bungie]
The official Bungie site has a fascinating look at the monumental amount of work involved in making Halo 3: The Legendary Edition a reality. Adding in a replica Spartan helmet for the uber version of the game just makes an already complicated product even more challenging.
Thursday, Feb 22
Frankenreview: Crackdown [Frankenreview]
We've all heard about Realtime Worlds' latest Halo 3 demo GTA-clone (can we all stop using this phrase already) Crackdown for Xbox 360. You play a supercop who can use "any means necessary" to take back a city dominated by a geopolitically diverse selection of gangs.
Wednesday, Nov 15
Opinion: Halo 3 Multiplayer Demo Hits Live This Spring [Halo 3]
On this, the five year anniversary of the release of the original Halo, Bungie has unleashed a storm of Halo news in honor of the newly christened Halo Day! The biggest news by far has to be the announcement of a Halo 3 public multiplayer demo hitting Xbox Live this spring, which will give mil...
Tuesday, Nov 7
Luke Smith: Halo Is My Mario [Luke Smith]
Over at 1Up, their intense Halo 3 coverage is getting underway. Luke Smith gets the ball rolling declaring his undying affection for things Master Chief: I like the Metal Gear games, I think Zelda games are consistently excellent, but there's something about Halo (for me) that's just dif...
