Pretty cool take on the Halo theme.
Thanks to Laird for tweeting this out on twitter.
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Halo Escalation #14 preview
Darkhorse Comics Halo Escalation #14 will be released on Jan 18. Here is a preview of the cover and first 5 pages, via Darkhorse’s website.
This one features Jul ‘Mdama on the cover, so you know it’s going to be an interesting issue.
The brilliant but obsessed Dr. Catherine Halsey has allied herself with fanatical Covenant commander Jul ’Mdama . . . and now a deadly reckoning awaits the UNSC Infinity. The thrilling sequel to Halo 4’s Spartan Opscontinues in this four-part story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot), and Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel)
1.23.15 MCC Content Update Beta Test FAQ
This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint:
In recent weeks, we have been conducting extensive internal testing of an upcoming content update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Given the scale of the update, which includes changes to the matchmaking experience and party system, we are expanding testing to include select members of the Xbox One Preview program to ensure the official release is the best possible experience for all players.
The content update beta test is open to Xbox One owners within North America who have a copy of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and have opted-in for Xbox One beta testing as part of the Xbox One Preview program. This is an opt-in opportunity and the content update will only be made available to selected participants within the Xbox One Preview program, based on the highest levels of engagement with Halo: The Master Chief Collection. On Friday, January 23, participants selected will be prompted to download the content update automatically when the title is started.
To learn more about the content update beta test, please see the FAQ below. Continue reading
Canon Fodder – Bam, said the lady
This is a reblog from (several entries on) Halo Waypoint:
By GrimBrother One
Halo Toy Review: Booster Frame (2015)
Mega Bloks Booster Frame: Set #CND02 <–Mega has gone with a new number system for their sets it appears.
Technical Specifications:
Build Time: 15 minutes sorting, 1 hour 15 minutes building (would have been less if not for photographing for the review)
Set Piece Count: 277
Minifigs: Spartan Fred-S104
Weapons: Spartan Laser (Painted)
Accessories: N/A
Special Features: Retractable side guns, extendable wings, moveable back peg plug-in for Spartan
Cost: $20
And on with the pics! (Click pics to make BIGGER) Continue reading
Halo 5 Beta – Majestic Beauty
The following clip is by my good friend MixMaker117. It shows off the maps of the Halo 5 beta very nicely. If you didn’t get to enjoy the beta, didn’t get clips, or just want a fresh look at the maps, take a gander below and grab some screenshots while you’re at it! Continue reading
Post Beta review taking a bit longer than expected.
I have so much to write about and am feverishly working on the post-beta review. There will be several parts to it. For now, I’m trying to get the right outline for it and make it all consistent with it’s various parts.
I had hoped to start posting this today, but realize this will take a bit longer. I want to approach this beta review fairly as well as have consistency throughout the individual parts.
Apologies to any who were looking forward to reading it today. I hope you all understand that it’s better not to rush something, just to get it out, than it is to do something right the first time…Hmm, that sounds a bit familiar.
-Sal
More Halo Starscope finds!
Blog reader James Ramsey notified me that there are yet MORE surprises to be found at halostarscope.com.
If you go to the ARK and click on Guilty Spark, you’ll get a prompt to download both phone and desktop Halo 2 Anniversary backgrounds.
I’ve saved you the trouble of looking and am providing those graphics below. Continue reading
Canon Fodder – Just Getting Started
This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint:
By GrimBrother One –
HMCC Updates coming SOON
The following is a reblog from Halo Waypoint. These updates will take place within the next few days:
MATCHMAKING:
- Improved matchmaking search success rates.
- Made an update to reduce instances of “Awaiting Privileges” matchmaking errors.
- Made an update to ensure player counts more reliably match the expected numbers for each playlist.
- Fixed an issue where player would sometimes appear to be searching in an incorrect “FIND GAME” screen.
- Added countdown sound effect to the voting timer.
GENERAL MULTIPLAYER:
- Made several improvements to party joining through the in-game Roster.
- Made an update to ensure that the mute icon is visible while in Matchmaking.
- Fixed an issue in Halo 4 where players could equip the same weapon as their primary and secondary weapons.
GENERAL CAMPAIGNS:
- Made several improvements to stat tracking for Halo: CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4.
- Made changes to Halo 3 and Halo 4 scoring to ensure that players are not penalized for destroying empty vehicles.
GENERAL MENU:
- Lowered the music volume level in multiplayer menus.
- Fixed an issue where friend emblems in roster would show up as default when exiting a game session.
- Made updates to UI and menus to improve multiplayer status messaging, such as when a player joins your lobby.
CONTROL LAYOUTS:
- Made an update to the Halo 2 Anniversary “Legacy” Stick Layout.
STABILITY:
- Made stability improvements across multiple titles for campaign and multiplayer.