Monthly Archives: September 2013

Halo Mega Bloks GREEN Spade custom

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MEGA has now come out with it’s second version of the Spade from Halo Reach. The original was done in the dark orange in-game color. The new version is done in a curiously no-in-game red color (which I do not yet have). I’ve been asking MEGA for sometime to make this in both the green and/or blue in-game colors.

Since I have 3 of this set, I decided to take matters into my own hands and make a green custom. The build is of course the same. The only thing I did was to paint the orange parts green.

Here it is! (Click pics to make bigger)

Green Spade 3-4 frontGreen Spade 3-4 backGreen Spade front

I very happy with the outcome when compared to the in-game version. The color is very close. Additionally, this color scheme is reminiscent of the Halo Reach Marine battle uniform!

What do you think? Do you like the green version? For those of you who collect Halo MEGA Bloks, would you like to see them make the green and blue in-game versions? Make your opinion known, they may just be reading…

-Sal

Are “casuals” ruining Halo? LOL Hardly, please read this…

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So while checking my analytics today, I noticed that I was getting a spike in hits coming from Beyond Entertainment’s forums. I decided to see what all the hub-bub was about.

Here I come to find out, it was someone bashing me, calling me a troll, and more.

Now, before I get into this any further, let me say I have NO beef with Beyond Entertainment. In fact they locked the following thread before I even read it for the first time.

Here’s the link to the thread: http://teambeyond.net/forum/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F2727-casuals-like-this-are-ruining-halo%2F

So…what did I do? Well, I registered on the site and made an introduction post where I answered his call for me to “grow a pair.”

Here is that link: http://teambeyond.net/forum/index.php?/topic/2742-halofanforlife-here/

Now incase that gets deleted, I did take screenshots of the other person’s thread as well as my response. (Click to make bigger)

Nox Lemon threadMy introduction reply_sm
Now again, let me state for the record, this is NOT anything against Beyond Entertainment. I’m just responding to a particular individual. In fact, I hope the Beyond Entertainment and HaloFanForLife can do some sort of shared Halo project in the near future.

Let me know your thoughts on all of this. Reply below or e-mail me at sal@halofanforlife.com

[UPDATE] Now who’s trolling whom? LOL
Nox Lemon FR lol

Seriously guy, I wasn’t born yesterday.

-Sal

 

The Spirit of Fire Podcast #2 “The Halo 4 Global Championship” Edition

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Well the Halo 4 Global Championship is over and a winner has been crowned. This week we celebrate the finals of the competition in specific as well as the production on the whole.

As always we start out with the Halo Week in Review where talk about such subjects as:
• Spartan Assault gets new content
• Halo Mega Bloks toy reviews
• Legendary BRs coming into Infinity Slayer
• Ricochet on other maps
• PAX Halo happenings (other than the Championship)
• An interview with Dan Ayoub of 343 regarding Spartan Assault

We then get into the MEAT of the podcast where we discuss the Championship, the Elite 8, the 1v1’s, the tie and the epic tie-breaker for the WIN. Along with that all the other events happening during the live stream such as the musical acts, Rooster Teeth shorts, game trailers and more.

      So please feel free to listen here!

or download here: SoF 9-1-13

Speaking of one of the musical acts, I mention in the podcast about one of them specifically and the youtube vid I posted here earlier. Here that is again for those who haven’t seen and those who want to see it again:

Apologies for the technical difficulties. We’re still new at podcasting and working through these issues. I promise you we will get better and better as we go along. I won’t allow those issues to hold me back from the passion I have for Halo.

Thanks for listening and please if you have any comments, reply below!
-Sal

 

Footage from the epic sudden death match of the Halo 4 Global Championship!

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Beyond Entertainment tweeted out the link to their 4 minute video of the LIVE sudden death match of the Halo 4 Global Championship, along with the post game interview with winner Aaron “lx Ace xl” Elam and Jessica Chobot, crowd reaction, and the final words from Major Nelson.

Until Waypoint (hopefully) puts out the actual streamed footage, this is the best you’re going to get for a replay of the events. And actually, I almost prefer this as it captured not only the match, but crowd reaction in it’s rawest moments! Great job to Beyond Entertainment and thanks for tweeting that link out.

-Sal

Final Halo PAX News/Pics for 2013…

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Now that PAX or more specifically the Halo 4 Global Championship has wound down, here are some final pics and news from the event.

PAX Halo Passes given away
Virgin Gaming’s Community Manager gave away his passes and this neat little Warrior helmet pin. Damn…another pin I need now to complete that collection.
PAX Exclusive Warrior helmet pin
Here’s the pin up close. So I need this one, the Scout (MEGA Bloks booth giveaway from SDCC) and the Sarah Palmer Helmet pins to complete the Halo pin collection. Well, that is until there is one that will undoubtedly be at NYCC…
View from balcony
A view from the balcony of the finale!
Dr Mouse-grimbortherone-Ghost reaction
Dr Mouse, Grim Brother One and Ghostayame taking in the epic win!
Ace is the winner
Aaron “lx Ace xl” Elam is indeed a Champion!
Ace with Bravo-check
Ace with Bravo and THE CHECK! Well, okay, the celebratory check, but still…

-Sal

And the Halo 4 Global Champion is, ACE!

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gcoq-logoAfter weeks of qualifiers and on-line competitions as well as invitations, we finally have a winner and newly crowned Halo 4 Global Champion.

He is Aaron “lx Ace xl“. And he’s $200K richer!!!

Here are some photos post win with the celebratory check:

Ace 200k check

Ace 200k check w-spartansLove that award too!!!
Ace with Larry Hyrb
With Larry Hyrb, AKA “Major Nelson“.

Here are a few other behind the scenes shots.

Jessica Chobot -Kiki Wolfkill
Jessica Chobot, show interviewer and Kiki Wolfkill of 343.

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Rukari Austin with Bravo, commentator for the finals.
Ghostayame with VG Karl
Eric “Gho57ayame” Hewitt with “VG Karl” (Virgin Gaming’s community manager)
Golden Boy with VG Karl
Goldenboy with VG Karl

After the last several weeks where do we go from here? Only up, I hope!!!

-Sal

 

Spirit of Fire Podcast tomorrow! The Halo 4 Global Championship edition!!!

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The second “Spirit of Fire” podcast will be released tomorrow here on HFFL.

We talk about the week in review, which includes Spartan Assault getting a title update, acheivements, missions and more; More maps to play Ricochet on, PAX happenings, and the BIG NEWS, the Halo 4 Global Championship.

So be sure to check back tomorrow here on HFFL where you can listen to and/or download the podcast!

-Sal

Don’t forget the Halo 4 Global Championship Finals! 7pmET/4pmPT

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gcoq-logoFinal reminder that you can watch the finals on XBOX, HaloWaypoint (computer/phone), starting at 7pmET/4pmPT tonight!

Hosted by Major Nelson and Jessica Chobot.
Music, Rooster Teeth Shorts, Gameplay.
Commentary by Bravo and Golden Boy

Who are you pulling for to win?
Elite Eight
I don’t really have a favorite. My gut is saying, “IGotUrPistola” FTW.

Don’t miss out on this event!

-Sal