Thanks to my friend Rythmic Warrior for passing the link on to me. It’s always awesome to hear the music done like this. Many more feels than from a CD/MP3, IMHO.
Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 4 series 3 Jul ‘Mdama
Finally we have another named Elite. It’s been some time since that last happened. Â There have only been three other named Elites in the McFarlane line. One of those done as a figure two different times. Can you name those??
But enough about those Elites, let’s take a look at the new Elite baddie, Jul ‘Mdama!
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HFFL Community night this Friday!
It’s been some time since I’ve held a community night . Â So this Friday starting at 8 PM until 11 PM EST there will be a HFFL Community night on Halo the Master Chief Collection. Â Depending on how many people there are we will be playing either custom games or matchmaking . Â I do have two maps that I have designed that I would like for you folks to play on and give me your feedback .
Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 4 series 3 Commander Palmer
The packaging is quite nice. I like the slim packaging as opposed to the wider ones from series past. For those who collect these carded, it will take up less space for sure, whether you display them or store them. Scroll on for the pics and my review of Commander Palmer! Continue reading
HUNTtheTRUTH Episode 8: DRIP, DRIP, DRIP
FERO drops a bomb that ripples throughout human-occupied space, calling the Master Chief’s allegiances into question. Did the Master Chief do that? Or are there more nefarious elements at play?
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Peace Talks
This image has been haunting me ever since I first saw the video from Biko. I feel like the Master Chief is looking right at me. The incident report was bad, but this makes it so much worse. Continue reading
Canon Fodder: Artificial Antiquities
This is a reblog from HaloWaypoint.
BY GRIMBROTHER ONE
ISSUE 24
Welcome to another edition of Canon Fodder! Last week, we took a first look at Halo: Last Light. This week we’ve got another first look – this time at the map lore for the upcoming Halo 2: Anniversary map, Remnant, the awesome and gorgeous remake of Relic from Halo 2. Plus, we’ve got another look into #HUNTtheTRUTH, and a bit-o ‘nade parade added to the Universe. Let’s get started! Continue reading
Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks Spartan Customizer Pack
Mega Bloks Spartan Customizer Pack: Set #CNC95
Technical Specifications:
Build Time:Â 1 minutes sorting, less than 2Â minutes building
Set Piece Count:Â 66
Minifigs: 1 base body spartan with lime green forearms and lower legs, 1 base body spartan with crimson forearms and lower legs, The following 3 armor sets in lime green (each containing a helmet, 2x shoulder pads, chest armor); Soldier, Recruit, Orbital. The following 3 armor sets in crimson (each containing a helmet, 2x shoulder pads, chest armor); Soldier, Aviator, Oceanic
Weapons:Â Saw, DMR
Accessories: 2X Long crates, lime green crate lid, crimson crate lid
Special Features:Â N/A
Cost:Â $8
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HUNTtheTRUTH: Fero to be revealed??
This was just posted on the HUNTtheTRUTH Tumblr page:
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I jumped to my feet when the voice buzzed in, stinging my ears from the other room. She was finally here.
HFFL: Could we finally find out who or what Fero is? Stay tuned!
New Halo Mega Bloks Fireteam sets hitting store shelves!
Four of the new Halo Mega Bloks sets shown from New York Toy Fair have started hitting store shelves. The following images are credited to Liam Schwickrath. (I did a little retouching to make them less blue in hue)
First up is UNSC Fireteam Rhino.
This set is very similar to Fireteam Eagle. The disadvantage here is that it has one less figure. That color scheme though is much better, IMO. Continue reading
Italian Gamestop releases info on Limited Collectors Edition of Halo 5 Guardians!
First, I want to thank my friend, Mario V. for sending me this info!
As well, I do ask that if you are going to repost this ANYWHERE else, to please give credit to Mario and myself for bringing this information to your attention and your Halo communities. All too often, I post something new without being given credit for passing the information on to others. Much Appreciated.
The following words are using an internet translator from Italian to English. So apologies if anything reads a little strange.
HALO 5 BOOKING GUARDIANS LIMITED COLLECTOR’s EDITION, EXCLUSIVE to GAMESTOP
A premium Edition for collectors and fans of Halo containing the Limited Edition version of the game as well as a commemorative statuette created by 343 Industries. More details on the design will be released later.
Halo 5 booking Guardians Limited Collector’s Edition + Spartan Action Figure without Elmo Locke, exclusive GameStop just EUR 259.98. Normal retail price $ 274.96.
HFFL: Not sure why he’s called ‘Elmo’ Locke? Strange. Continue reading
The Spirit of Fire podcast episode 16: HtT, eSports, upcoming books and E3!
Both my co-hosts, Zach and Martin join me for talk of HUNTtheTRUTH and HUNTtheSIGNAL as well as Halo eSports, what we hope versus what we expect to see for Halo from E3 this year, upcoming books and more!
This is a jam packed cast!!
This episode runs about 1 hour 45 minutes. So have a sit back, prop up your feet and have a listen as we chat away about Halo.
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Halo Community Update 5.12.15
As we get closer and closer to the end of May, the weeks start to blend together. The days get longer, news and announcements slow down quite a bit, and teams across the studio focus in on upcoming experiences. For the Halo 5: Guardians team, this means perfecting the polish and presentation of new, never-before-seen goodness that awaits. Across the studio, the MCC team hammers away on upcoming game updates. I sit somewhere in the middle, furiously running back and forth between the two, checking out what they’re working on, and getting in on as many playtests as I can, including the latest Halo 5: Guardians Arena maps, the stormy shores of Relic and the devastated streets of New Mombasa found within ODST, and [REDACTED], which we’ll be sharing more about later this year.
HCS season 2, Cup 1 results
First Place: Winterfox  Prize Money: $1,500 + 150 HCS points.
Team Roster: Randa, RyaNoob, Naded, Arkanum
Second Place: Denial eSports  $1,000 + 100 HCS points.
Team Roster: aPG, Heinz, Chig, Mikwen
Third Place: Evil Geniuses $600 + 75 HCS points
Team Roster: Snip3down, Lunchbox, Roy, LethuL
Fourth Place: Cloud9 $300 + 50 HCS points.
Team Roster: Victory X, FearItSelf, Hysteria, iGotUrPistola
Fifth/Sixth place: Counter Logic Gaming 35 HCS Points
Team Roster: OGRE2, Cloud, Snakebite, Royal 2
Fifth/Sixth place eXcellence 35 HCS Points
Team Roster: Coby, eL ToWn, Frosty, UNLEGIT
Seventh/Eighth place Annex 25 HCS Points
Team Roster: Nerdy, WinntuR, Jeremiah, Sargoth
Seventh/Eighth place OpTic Halo 25 HCS Points
Team Roster: Flamesword, Ace, Assault, MaNiaC
HUNTtheTRUTH Episode 7: Who’s Listening
HFFL: Wondering what this pic of a Golden Civilian Warthog is doing here in an article about HUNTtheTRUTH? Have a listen below and you’ll find the answer…
False Advertising
I couldn’t believe my ears. From hocking Hogs on Ganymede to shilling fake stories about the Master Chief, Walker’s taken us all for a ride.
HFFL: In this episode of HUNTtheTRUTH, Ben Giraud finally gets the answer he’s been looking for, but is it one he really wants to know? This episode paints a new picture on the start of the Spartan program. What about the clones?Â
Have a listen to over 18 minutes of ONI deceit, an ODST’s retribution, and a reporter’s revelation:
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For those of you, like me, who are steeped in the lore of Halo, this isn’t news to us. But one thing I had never really thought about before was the pain that those clone kids went through. Their fragile young lives were only made to be destroyed. That is tragic, even if the outcome was the likes of Master Chief and company.
Gah, I almost forgot to put this in completely! What if Pharaoh is actually either Halsey or better yet, Cortana reborn? It would be much easier for Cortana to infiltrate ONI/Gov’t than Halsey. I’m still not 100% on Cortana having ‘died’. When she says ‘most of me is down there’, I think she was referring to herself as downloading herself into earthbound servers. There is no ‘down’ in space. And we just can’t expect that Cortana would use that phrase incorrectly, rampant or not. Ok, there’s my mind running wild with conjecture again, LOL.
-Sal
Master Chief Collection Hotfix in place.
This is a reblog from HaloWaypoint.
As we mentioned last week, the team has been working on a hotfix for party joinability, and this fix is now available via a content update to Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Largely, this update will revert to the same party functionality that was available prior to our 4.21 update, and specifically addresses joinability issues that players with large friends lists have been experiencing.
As of this time, this weekend’s ESL online cup #1 remains on schedule, and the HCS staff at 343 and ESL are currently working with teams and players to verify that the joinability issues have been resolved to ensure that things will run smoothly during the tournament.
If you haven’t yet signed up for cup, head here to register, and to see the full season schedule, head here.
Thanks for your patience and best of luck to all competitors.
Che Chou
Franchise Media Director
343 Industries