The Memories of Reach DLC is nearly upon us. 343 released a teaser REQ card sheet just a couple of days ago. Now let’s take a CLOSER look at what we are getting and speculate on a few of those things blurred out. Continue reading
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Halo Community Update: Memories of Reach Preview
This is a reblog from HaloWaypoint:
BY B IS FOR BRAVO
Welcome to another weekly read, friends. As I sit at my typewriter (HFFL: Typewriter? Who even uses those things anymore? Keyboard yes, Typewriter? Okay, moving on…) and combine these eloquent words, each team at the studio is busy wrapping up their contributions to Memories of Reach. The release will include updates across the game, including the addition of a new game mode in the form of Infection (a bit more on that today), new controller options, UI updates (including post-game medals and more), new armor, skins, weapons, a new Arena battleground, matchmaking preference options, Forge updates, and much more, including some updates to REQ weapon balance, which we’ll also talk about in today’s blog. To correctly set expectations, Memories of Reach won’t be here just yet next week, but we’ll continue to keep you updated on specific timing as we get closer to release and all final work is completed, tested, and ready to go out the door.
To start, let’s talk a bit more about Infection!
INFECTION
Bonnie Ross on Halo, technology, and good storytelling
Posted earlier today via twitter:
Video game developer Bonnie Ross @plutonforever on @halo, technology, and good storytelling: https://t.co/2qFvvTxJPm
— Glamour (@glamourmag) April 29, 2016
Im looking for a few great Halo fans to help here at HFFL!
Want to be a part of a Halo Community? Want to help make it grow? HaloFanForLife.com could use your help.
I’m looking for:
- Talented video editors (Youtube) to help make videos for HFFL. These would include gameplay, news, reviews, and more.
- Are you a writer? I’m looking for at least two people to write articles for HFFL. Specifically, I need someone who is heavily in tune with Halo eSports. If selected, you would be responsible covering all of the Halo Championship series tournaments. This doesn’t mean you need to go to them. Rather, you would need to post up to date brackets, commentaries on pro gameplay and such. As well, if there are any major roster changes for the popular pro teams you would be expected to report on that. Again, this will require someone who knows the pro scene well, not just someone who is casually interested.
- Forge specialist. This position will require a person with extensive knowledge of Halo’s Forge.
- Web Design. Specifically, I’m looking for someone who can design a great Forum. As I don’t want to have to pay for another site, you will need to be versed in how to build Forums using some form of free forum service. Continue reading
Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks NMPD Warthog
Mega Bloks NMPD (New Mombasa Police Department) Warthog
Technical Specifications:
Build Time: 5 minute to sort, 15 minutes to build
Set Piece Count: 213
Minifigures: All NMPD officers are the same with these exceptions: Two regular officers, one with light skin, one with medium toned skin, the NMPD Sergeant has a cap and glasses instead of a helmet and is brown skinned; Two VISR Brutes, One Jump Pack Brute, the other a Brute Stalker
Weapons: Shotgun, Grenade Launcher, Assault, Bruteshot, Plasma Rifle (crimson color)
Accessories: Jump pack for Brute
Special Features: Wheels spin, independent suspension, steering wheel turns, outward pivoting side troop cage bars.
Cost: $17-30 It IS a Wal*Mart exclusive. However, while WM may sell it for around $27-30, I was able to get this on Walmart.com through a third party seller for $17 and no shipping. This set is pretty hard to find as of this writing, so get it when you see it if you are wanting it!
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Let’s Test Halo 5 | Bulletproof Warthog
From the YouTube channel DefendTheHouse:
Pretty cool! I’m going to have to try that needler trick.
Warzone Turbo is back! (Through May 4th)
Via a tweet from 343:
Warzone Turbo is back and available through 5/4. Call in your high level REQs and join the mayhem! pic.twitter.com/pkWj92L7wh
— Halo (@Halo) April 28, 2016
I’m already done with weapons commendations, so this won’t help there. However, it’s a good chance to get some vehicle commendations done. I just wish being boarded wasn’t so easy in Halo 5….that is beyond frustrating.
Still, looks like I’m going Phaeton and Mantis hunting!
HCS European Pro League Details Revealed
This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint:
Just a few short weeks ago, the top competitive Halo teams from around the world took the stage at the Halo World Championship in Hollywood, CA looking to call themselves the best Halo players on Earth. While the entire tournament was rife with unpredictable upsets and shocking comebacks, in the end there would be no doubt as Counter Logic Gaming saved perhaps their most dominant display for when the stakes were at their highest, dominating Allegiance in the finals to take the crown. Continue reading
Halo Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 5 Guardians Action Figure Spartan Helljumper Variant
This is NOT Buck from Fireteam Osiris. It is the same spartan armor, but in Blue/White as opposed to Buck’s colors.
Technical Specifications:
Articulation:
• Ball Joint Head
• Ball Joint Shoulders
• Ball Joint Elbows
• Ball Joint Wrists
• Swivel Chest
• Limited Ball Joint hips
• Hinge Knees
• Limited Ball Joint Ankles
Accessories: SMG, Energy Sword
Additional Contents: REQ Pack sheet (Requisition Pack) This sheet has a code on one side that you can redeem for Halo 5 Guardians in-game content. The content redeemed for varies from code to code.
Cost: $15-18 (US) depending on where you buy it at retail
Availability: Mass Retail (I got mine from Toys R Us)
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Halo Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 5 Guardians Action Figure Spartan Hermes variant
This is NOT Kelly from Blue team. It is the same spartan armor, but in Green as opposed to Kelly’s colors.
Technical Specifications:
Articulation:
• Ball Joint Head
• Ball Joint Shoulders
• Ball Joint Elbows
• Ball Joint Wrists
• Swivel Chest
• Limited Ball Joint hips
• Hinge Knees
• Limited Ball Joint Ankles
Accessories: Rockets, Boutshot
Additional Contents: REQ Pack sheet (Requisition Pack) This sheet has a code on one side that you can redeem for Halo 5 Guardians in-game content. The content redeemed for varies from code to code.
Cost: $15-18 (US) depending on where you buy it at retail
Availability: Mass Retail
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