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About Sal

I’ve got tons of experience with Halo gaming and collecting. I feel I have something to offer to the greater Halo fan community. Posts along the way will be about tips and tricks in the games as well as collecting and many more Halo related things. I’ll also repost interesting articles from the official site, Halowaypoint.com, or from fellow Halo fan sites. As I continue this blog, I hope to help gamers who want advice on the games, as well as any collectors with regards to where to find collectibles as well as deals, coupons and so on. You can also follow me on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/#!/HaloFanForLife or Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/halofanforlife11. Welcome to my blog and I hope you’ll come back again and again. -Sal

Christmas break is over, back to blogging! (and a special Halo minimalist artwork project)

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I took a few days off to rest and enjoy the holiday with my wife and dog. Starting Jan 1, 2014, I’ll be posting the first of a 12 day special Halo art project I’ve been working on for awhile.

Each day, I’ll release a low-res version of Halo “minimalist” artwork I created based off of existing Halo characters. At the end of the 12 days (of Halo…), I’ll have a special offer on these as posters. As well, on the 12th day, I’ll show two more art pieces. More details on the posters later. in the meantime, stay tuned to HFFL each day for a new piece of Halo minimalist artwork!

-Sal

Spartan Assault is now “Data Synced”!

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Rob Semsey, Senior PR Manager for the Halo (and Forza), let me in on some news for Spartan Assault gamers. Those of you that have it for Win 8 devices will have the added benefit of being able to continue your progress on the console version of the game, should you also purchase it for the XBOX One (not sure about the 360 yet).

Still, this is pretty good news. No need to game on the handheld devices now. Use your tv or computer screen for it.

Now if we can find out when Spartan Assault comes out for 360, I’ll be an even happier camper.

-Sal

My latest Halo Pinterest finds.

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As usual I scour Pinterest weekly for new Halo pics, graphics and such that I haven’t come across or haven’t seen in some time. It’s been a couple of weeks though since I’ve posted those finds on the blog. Click on each thumbnail to make bigger! There’s more to the pics than what the thumbnails show. So here is the latest batch *It’s a pretty random bunch with photos, logo, and artistic renderings):

The one of the Elite cosplay is fantastic. I’ve seen this before (though not in person-I wish…). It’s to scale at roughly 9 feet tall! I suggest looking this up sometime for more pics on how it was made. It’s one of the BEST cosplay costumes I’ve ever seen!

As always you can click on the link in the blogroll on the right of the homepage to visit my Pinterest page. You can also go straight there using this link.

-Sal

Rocket Race is up and playable!

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The Rocket Race playlist is now available, and will be playable until January 6th. In this game type, players race with a Mongoose, partner, and Rocket Launcher to each checkpoint. The game type is available on the following maps: Exile, Meltdown, Shatter, Wreckage, Vortex, Ragnarok, Longbow, Harvest, Daybreak, and Complex.

Spartan Assault for XBOX One available NOW!

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If you’re one of the lucky ones and got a ONE… You can now purchase Spartan Assault and play it. Remember, if you already had it for a Windows 8 device, your purchase price will be $4.99. Otherwise, it will cost $14.99.

Still no further word for XBOX 360 owners on the release date other than some time in January.

-Sal

A PSA from HFFL to you about ‘Binge Gaming’.

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Folks, during this holiday season you may find yourself (if lucky enough) to have more time than usual to game. While that’s tempting and I’m not saying to not game, I will highly suggest you do not ‘Binge Game’. Much like binge drinking can make you very ill or worse, binge gaming can have an effect on your brain.

I made that mistake last night and gamed for 14 hours. While it was a LOT of fun, at the end of it I found myself abnormally dizzy, then confused, as well as having a huge headache.

I did take some headache medicine then went to bed. Thankfully, that sleep helped a lot and I only have a small headache now. It’s taught me a lesson though, not to game for so long. At the least, you should take a break for 15 minutes or so every 3-4 hours. Allow your body to reset itself so-to-speak.

I was lucky enough to just be able to get some good rest and most of the effect went away. However, there have been deaths attributed to longer binge gaming than this. So PLEASE do take care of yourselves. Be that during the holidays or any other time of the year.

MOST Sincerely to all of you good readers and anyone else that happens upon this message,
-Sal

All I want for the “Halo”days (or Christmas) is…

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The following is a reply I made on the Halo Waypoint forums for a thread that asks the same question.

The Paintball gametype/playlist!

Heck, even if just a one-day playlist for an upcoming Holiday. Not just for Plasma kills though, add the Boltshot too.

I’d play that ALL DAY! I’d love to see it hit the rotational playlist. That would be a fantastic way to work on both of those commendations.

Paintball is one-shot kill ANYWHERE on the spartan. No need for charging up the weapon either.

Ducain and PeteTheDuck have great Paintball maps!!!

PLEASE 343, make this happen! It may just get some folks to come back to work on those commendations. Who knows, might even be able to hold onto them for awhile thereafter, once they’ve seen the great updates you folks have made to the overall game.

Beyond this, I really REALLY want some official Halo news on the following:
• Release date for Spartan Assault on the 360
• Premiere date for the Halo TV show, will it be free? What time period will this take place. (Ex: During the Insurrection, During the Bungie games time frame, During/After Halo 4?)
• Any news regarding the next Halo FPS game. Story? Release date? Brutes returning? Something with meat to the answer (no, that’s not an excuse to say “Bacon”…we know you all too well Jess, LOL)

I could add a ton more of things I’d want Halo related. Mega Bloks Halo toys, McFarlane Halo statues/toys… However, I’d be pretty happy if some official information from the requests above were actually answered (serious answer, not joking).

I ask this not just as a fan, but as a Halo Blogger who strives to let my community know as much info as I can pass along to them as possible. Beyond that though, I think fans in general are starting to get a little restless for some real pertinent Halo game info.

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So what say you good readers? What Halo related news, merchandise, etc. would YOU like for Christmas? Reply below.

-Sal

Halo in Forza 5

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forza5_2014_header_660The first part of a presumably multi-part article regarding the Halo cross-over in Forza 5 was put up on Waypoint. Above is a ’69 Mustang with a Halo Spartan Assault skin that can be unlocked in Forza 5.

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For the article where several 343ers are questioned about their car passions, head on over to Waypoint.

-Sal