Daily Archives: 11/06/2012

I voted, did you?

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I voted even though I know who already wins. Why Master Chief of course.

Seriously though, if you’re from the USA, like I am, PLEASE do your civic duty and vote. I won’t say who I think you should vote for, just vote.

Heh, think about it though, this is another version of Red (Republicans) Vs Blue (Democrats).

Alrighty folks, I’m going to be knee deep in campaign for the next day or so. Articles will be posted, just not as much. Then back to normal posting on Thursday. I should have the last Forward Unto Dawn graphic novel done then.

I’m also working on the graphic novel for the first episode of Spartan Ops! Woot!!!

-Sal

Initial reactions to Halo 4

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Okay having been able to play some of War Games (multiplayer) during New York Comicon and now having played some campaign, I have to say, THIS IS HALO!

I love the gameplay. However what REALLY stands out to me are the graphics.

I had the same moment when I put Halo 3 in for the first time 5 years ago and played my first game on the 360. Those graphics were very good for the time.

Halo 4 is BETTER! 343 has managed to squeeze out everything the 360 can give us. It’s just BEAUTIFUL.

It will take just a short time to get adjusted to the new menus, but they are not all that difficult. I was busy most of the night last night with the blog, so I haven’t been able to play as much as I wanted. However, I will after a short nap (been up 24 hours now).

Then I’ll have more of a breakdown of the game.

In the meantime go over to HaloWaypoint.com and check out the new interface. Lots of great new and revised content there.

See you on Requiem!
-Sal

A quick unboxing of the Limited Edition Halo 4 box.

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Okay folks, if you didn’t get the Limited Edition, here is what you get:

The main box itself comes with a nice magnetic flap on it. As well, you can see these are numbered. Damn, if mine is 392097, how limited is this? It is folks. These are just about sold out everywhere. If you find it, GET IT!

The game comes in a nice tin case. As you can see it has two discs. One for Multiplayer, one for Campaign.

In the Red Foil are your codes for exclusive stuff. This includes Forward Unto Dawn the webisode series, a 14 day GOLD trial, as well as the recruit armor, AR skin, Avatar Recruit armor, Emblem and Avatar Cryo tube.

The silver foil has a mission briefing.

The booklet (has the “Infinity” metal plate on it is very nice. On the other side is a thick plastic backing with “UNSC” engraved on it. Within are noted about the Infinity, weapons, care for armor, and more. There were also two other inserted sheets. One was a war games summary, the other a Restricted ONI message.

Finally we see a large poster with the Spartan Warrior armor and details about it and other armor.

Is it worth the extra money? That depends on the individual. For me…HELL yeah it was worth it. All the extras are great to have. The exclusive codes make it practically worth it already. And that note book is fantastic.

I definitely recommend it, if you’re on the fence about it.

-Sal

Halo 4 HFFL launch release poster!

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I gave out a limited edition poster I created at my local Gamestop’s midnight release. Only 75 printed total. These are slightly different than the one posted below. (They did not have the Didact symbol on them.) Note you can see this version in a much smaller form to the right—>>>

Feel free to download this and print as you wish or link it elsewhere. If you do link it, PLEASE be courteous and credit me as the designer. Please credit as:

Composition by Sal Salerno, of HaloFanForLife.com

You can get an even larger (hi-res) version here:
Halo 4 HFFL release poster

Please let me know what you think of it!

Again enjoy!

-Sal

My local Halo 4 Gamestop midnight launch!

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I got to my local Gamestop at about 9:30pm EST. I came with posters, Doritos, and promo cards to had out. I also brought out my prop Covenant Plasma Rifle and Plasma Pistol and let people hold them and try them out. Lots of fun!

We had a good amount of people show up. I don’t know the final count and unfortunately I was inside most of the time, so I only got one outside shot. (Also funny thing, why do I always forget to take pics of myself at these things…LOL)

Anyway, I handed out some Doritos and gave some away for answering Halo trivia questions.

I got to play some of the campaign there while waiting for Midnight to hit. I have to say the graphics are off the freakin’ chart!!! 343 didn’t just hit it out of the park, they blew it out of the atmosphere! This is SO awesome. I immediately drew a comparison to how I felt the first time I played Halo 3 on the 360. The graphics then compared to the old XBOX just blew my mind. My mind was once again BLOWN! Somehow 343 managed to really push the limits of what the graphics engine could do on the XBOX360 and it shows!

Be prepared for something MORE than awesome when you play.

Without further ado, here are the pics (sorry for the eyeflash…)

To say the night was a success is an understatement. I think I made some new LOCAL friends tonight… Thanks all for coming out! I had a blast. Now it’s time for me to have a blast of a different kind…Halo 4 Campaign!!!

-Sal