Daily Archives: 04/02/2013

Why aren’t video game actors treated like stars?

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In the following article from polygon.com, voice actor powerhouses like Jen Taylor (Cortana from our beloved Halo franchise) and Jen Hale of Mass Effect (and now Halo 4) fame talk about the ins and out of being a voice actor for the video game industry, what the pay is like and how they often go about their daily lives not being recognized by the general public.

http://www.polygon.com/features/2013/4/2/4104160/why-arent-video-game-actors-treated-like-stars

Take a gander at that article, it’s a good read, even if it’s not all about Halo.
-Sal

Fathead Trivia Contest #1 (of 4)

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Here we go folks, the first of four trivia contest questions. Be the first to answer correctly and you will be the winner of the following Fatheads “Junior” set:

Knight junior FatheadHow many different types of Promethean Knights are encountered in Halo 4? AND name the classes.
Remember, you have to be registered on the blog and reply on the blog to have an eligible answer.

Don’t forget folks that coming April 13, I’ll have a 30% off code good for all Halo Fathead products. So even if you dont’ win this one, it can still be yours and for a great discount!

-Sal

Rail Gun concept art by “Sparth” of 343.

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Sparth tweeted this cool concept piece showing the ammo cartridge for the rail gun and how it’s loaded.

Rail Gun concept SparthI really like the design of the gun. It does remind me of UNSC Frigates from previous Halo games, and I’m perfectly fine with that.