Building the Biggest Forge Yet

This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint: 

By Josh Holmes

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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”

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

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

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.

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343 Industries’ Design Director Kevin Franklin Continue reading

Halo 5 Guardians Limited Collector’s Edition Disc Exchange Program

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

Watch for huge Halo murals in your town!

The following Halo 5 advertisement was tweeted by@tgnTV.

I’m given word that this one is in London.

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No clue if this will be something happening in other parts of the world. So keep an eye out. If you spot one, snap a pic and send it to me so I can post it here! Please and thank you. sal@halofanforlife.com