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

Building the Biggest Forge Yet

Posted on 10/07/2015 by Sal

This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint:

By Josh Holmes

When the original Forge mode was released back in 2007, who could have known the impact it would have on Halo? More than just a map editor, Forge allowed players to collaborate with one another and create brand-new, unique experiences in a multiplayer session. For the first time, friends could test a map live while it was being built. This empowered creativity, allowed for rapid iteration and led to the discovery of all sorts of happy accidents. Best of all, building in Forge could be as fun as playing the game. Halo players embraced this new tool, letting their imaginations run wild. Since then, some of the most fun and creative ideas in Halo have come directly from the community, via Forge. Continue reading →

The Sprint – Season 3 Ep. 2 “Press Start”

Posted on 10/06/2015 by Sal

From Foley to Acting to Music, this episode has that all.

Foley is one job I’d LOVE to have. Making sounds out of things you might not think of to make sounds… I first learn about Foley art when I was a young teen. I was watching a behind the scenes video of how some of the Star Wars sounds were made, specifically the blasters. If I ever had a chance to work in that field, I’d JUMP at it!

As for the actors, I really enjoy seeing the actual people (sans Nathan Fillion in this vid) playing their parts. Does anyone else think Vale looks like a younger version of Bonnie Ross (343 Studio head)?? Continue reading →

Hot Topic Halo Apparel

Posted on 10/06/2015 by Sal

Hot Topic has several Halo 5 Guardians t-shirts and more available on their website (if not your local store).

T-shirt range in price from $20.50-$22.50 (US) and come in a range of sizes from extra small to 2X. (Check site for exact availability)

The snapback hat is $18.50 (one size fits most), while Cheif’s helmet is $34.50, comes in only one size.

Also, checking out the site, I found a 20% off code: HEYAUTUMN Continue reading →

Halo Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 5 Guardians Action Figure- Spartan Kelly

Posted on 10/06/2015 by Sal

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: Kelly’s Shotgun, Magnum
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: $13-17 (US) depending on where you buy it at retail
Availability: Mass Retail (Though short packed, so she will be tougher to find)

And on with the pics! (Click pics to make BIGGER) Continue reading →

Building a Warzone – 343′s Kevin Franklin on Halo 5′s new multiplayer mode

Posted on 10/06/2015 by Sal

This is a reblog from rocketchainsaw.com.au:

Making a game of the calibre of Halo is no easy undertaking. “We built a lot of momentum crafting the first game,” explains 343 Industries’ Design Director Kevin Franklin. Now onto their second major title in the Halo universe, Franklin concedes that taking over development from original studio Bungie wasn’t easy. “We felt a lot of pressure,” he says, speaking to us about Halo 5 Guardians while taking a quick break at last weekend’s EB Expo.

343 Industries’ Design Director Kevin Franklin Continue reading →

Halo 5 Guardians Limited Collector’s Edition Disc Exchange Program

Posted on 10/06/2015 by Sal

Okay folks, we asked about this, now we have the official news and way to get a Halo 5 Disc (If you get the Limited Collectors Edition)

PLEASE DO NOT REDEEM YOUR CODE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SWAPPING YOUR CODE FOR A DISC.

This offer is good from October 20 through November 1, 2015.

If you’ve purchased the Limited Collector’s Edition of Halo 5: Guardians, you’ll receive the digital version of the game via a redeemable code. This gives you the opportunity to pre-download Halo 5: Guardians the week prior to launch, so that you’re ready to play on launch day in your region (Note This does not grant early access to the game). Remember to keep your console settings to “Automatic Update” so that your console downloads the Day 1 content update in advance of launch, ensuring you’re ready to play on October 27. Continue reading →

Free Halo 5 charging station!

Posted on 10/06/2015 by Sal

Free Halo 5 charging station, with both Halo 5 controllers!

Want a free Halo 5 themed charging station for your controller(s)? Of course you do!!!

You will need to buy both the Locke and Chief controllers to get the free charging station. The station itself is worth $35. Money saved. Heck if you were already going to get both controllers, then this is the deal for you. Click through to see how to do this, with a link at the end to Best Buy’s offer for this. Continue reading →