Daily Archives: 07/18/2013
Random Halo SDCC pics…
Just some random Halo related stuff showing up at SDCC.
Halo pins can be found at several booths. In this first pic, BS Angel shows off her collection:
Frank O’Conner and Rob Semsey of 343 at SDCC:
The 405 (Halo cosplayers) at SDCC:
More pics to come as I can find them.
-Sal
Sparth (amazing concept artist at 343) has posted some Mammoth concepts.
Text from Sparth:
explorations and final concepts for the Halo 4 Mammoth.
first side concepts done by me. worked a lot with RJ Ranola and his awesome 3d skills in order to bring this vehicle to completion. third image is painted over his model. also adding a game screenshot of the front.
lots of work from all 343 teams too.
Gawd, I SO want an ALL Sparth Halo 4 concept art book!!!
-Sal
HALO: Initiation #1 Preview
“Before she was a super solider defending humanity as part of the Spartan IV program, Sarah Palmer was an ODST—Orbital Drop Shock Trooper—carrying out the most dangerous missions behind enemy lines!”
Here is the preview of Halo Initiation (Click to make bigger):
I am SO looking forward to this!
-Sal
4 New Halo Mega Bloks Wallpapers!
Mega Bloks has just relaunched it’s Halo website and WOW it’s amazing.
Here are FOUR NEW wallpapers they’ve just released on the site: (Click to make bigger and feel free to download from here)
Beyond these, there is SO much more to see on their newly redesigned site.
Go check it out!
-Sal
McFarlane Toys limited edition Halo 4 statue on display at SDCC 2013
If you’re at SDCC. check out the McFarlane Toys limited edition
For those who aren’t there, here it is:
Halo 4 Global Championship Top Ten Leaderboard update!
As of 10AM Wednesday PST here are the top ten gamers in the Halo 4 Global Championship:
The leaderboard has changed since yesterday. Wettimage who was in first yesterday with 66 1st place finishes has dropped down to 3rd place with 76 1st place finishes.
And “eL ToWn” has vaulted into first place with 82 1st place finishes. WOW! You can’t just be good to be in this competition. Not even GREAT… You have to be AWESOME!. The fourth place gamer currently has 71 1st place finishes.
This is what it takes if you want to go to Seattle to game for that $200K 1st place prize!
Good luck to all participants.
-Sal
3 Armor Mods cut from halo 4? IS THIS FOR REAL?
I’m VERY skeptical about this, considering the video is done by “Halo4Modding”
Taking this with a HUGE grain of salt…
Last Gasp: So a grenade that poops out of you when you die? Um, I think we can ALL see why this was a good idea to cut. Seems like this happens without this mod anyway…
Aural Enhancement: Really? We need a back-up beeper to alert us of enemies? USE YOUR RADAR and your EYES folks….LOL Glad this wasn’t in either.
Battle Awareness: Seeing your enemy’s shields. Okay, if you’ve shot them 5 or 6 times, you should know they are ready to die. Honestly, if these three were really made for the game and then added, it would have shown that 343 was trying to make the game OVERLY n00b friendly, an accusation they’ve already been charged with by the masses.
I’m going to call this video BUNK. Again due to the author of the video, until 343 says otherwise.
Thanks to TeamBeyond for tweeting this…I guess. LOL
-Sal
Bullseye Map Pack Achievements: A closer look and discussion.
Yesterday I posted this list. I didn’t have the time to break it down and talk about it. Now I’ve got the time, so let’s look at each “Cheevo” individually. First things first though, if you didn’t notice, ALL but two of the cheevos are NOT map specific! YEAH!!!! 343 listened to our please about this with regards to former map packs. THANKS 343!!!
Now for the below, I’m talking from the point of NOT BOOSTING these cheevos…
Protect this House (30)
In matchmaking, assassinate the ball carrier within five meters of your own goal in Ricochet.
HFFL: Oh this one is going to be fun! It will require epic timing! I’m not much of an assassin, but I’ll look to get this one done ASAP. Likely one of the hardest ones in this pack for me to get.
Hat Trick (33)
In matchmaking, score three times in one round of Ricochet.
HFFL: Ahh Yeah! I am DEFINITELY going to “tryhard” for this one. Love the Hockey reference too! Honestly, if you’re an objective runner like I am, this shouldn’t be too hard. If you’re more of a slayer type…difficulty setting will be adjusted.
From Downtown (25)
In matchmaking, score by throwing the ball from 30 meters in Ricochet.
HFFL: Oh HELLS yeah! I LOVE that we can score by passing. This is going to make Ricochet just THAT much more FUN. This shouldn’t be hard at all to get.
Repeat Survivor (25)
In matchmaking, survive three vehicle explosions in a row with the Survivor package.
HFFL: Hmm, considering I drive/gun a lot, this should be a no brainer. Bummed that it means we have to have three vehicles destroyed though. Difficulty level for this is normal to hard.
Can’t Catch Me (20)
In matchmaking, score a goal in Ricochet while taking damage with the Resistor active.
HFFL: This seems pretty simple. Make Active Resistor, let someone shoot you. DONE! EASY.
Just a Scratch (20)
In matchmaking, recover full shields from low health with both Resistor and Recharge active.
HFFL: This one seems like it shouldn’t be hard to get. However with Resistor and Recharge stacking, it means taking damage will be harder PLUS your shields recharge faster. So you’re going to have to be in the middle of a gunfight, get whittled down to almost nothing, THEN find your way out of it, THEN recover from it. Difficulty: Hard (Again, NOT boosting!)
Pitchin’ a Tent (40)
In matchmaking, effectively camp one location without dying for a full 60 seconds.
HFFL: OMG, a camping cheevo? LOL I’m already reading complaints on Waypoint forums and twitter about this one. Folks, this is EASY. DO it, get your 40GS and move on. Oy that innuendo! LOL
One Man Army (27)
In matchmaking, get 4 consecutive kills with the Rocket Launcher without dying.
HFFL: Oh yeah! I loves me some Rocket Launcher. A fun cheevo that you just know will piss off the other team. You may even get some hate mail for being a n00b! I’m cool with that as I’ll have 27 more GS!!!
Shocking (10)
In Bullseye DLC Matchmaking, activate both electrical surge systems during a match on Vertigo.
HFFL: One of only two that are map specific, this should be fairly easy. At the start of the match, go for the opposing surge. Then turn around and activate yours. DONE. Easy to normal difficulty.
Got It! (20)
In Bullseye DLC Matchmaking, acquire the Rocket Launcher at the start of a match on Pitfall.
HFFL: Race to ROCKETS! EASY!!!
Honestly, these are pretty good cheevos. Just a couple have some difficulty to them. Yes, I can hear those saying, but achievements are supposed to be hard. Meh, I want them to be FUN, not hard. (TWSS…)
-Sal
Halo: Forward Unto Dawn receives an OFFICIAL Emmy nomination!!!
It has been nominated for: Outstanding Main Title Design
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn • Machinima.com • 343 Industries in association with Microsoft Studios
Heiko Schneck, CG Lead
Fabian Poss, Producer/Animator
Csaba Letay, Compositor
Jan Bitzer, CG Lead/Editor
-Sal