Just a few weeks ago, Team Allegiance and Counter Logic Gaming met in Hollywood, California to determine which team would stand atop the rest as the 2016 Halo World Champion. While only one team came away with the $1 million prize, both teams were to be invited directly into the HCS Pro League as a commendation for their incredible performance throughout the Halo World Championship season and final tournament. CLG’s dominant roster currently remains intact, but the members of Team Allegiance have completely disbanded leaving their spot in the league unfilled. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Halo Championship Series Pro League Details
During the Halo World Championship, we announced the imminent launch of the Halo Championship Series: Pro League – the next evolution of Halo esports. The HCS Pro League will celebrate the world’s top players and teams as they compete on weekly scheduled match days, and will also be accompanied by a robust open series that fosters the best up-and-coming talent as they fight to battle their way into HCS Pro League at the end of each season. Throughout the season, we’ll look forward to watching key matchups as top amateur teams rise to the top, and prepare for an epic season finals where both new talent and new champions will emerge. Continue reading
Firefight Gameplay World Premiere Promo
If you’re like me, you are pretty excited for Halo 5’s Warzone Firefight.
I’ve long been a fan of Firefight from the days of Halo 3 ODST to Reach. I am SO happy it’s making a return to Halo, even if it’s a bit different than we’ve had before.
Here’s the promo for Warzone Firefight:
Also, there will be a LIFESTREAM today at 6pm EST / 3pm PST. It’s expected that we will learn yet more about what Warzone Firefight has to offer, and details about the beta of it.
We bid a fond farewell to BS Angel!
Jessica Shea aka BS Angel is leaving 343 today. She tweeted about it yesterday to the shock of many including myself.
Tomorrow is my last day at 343 Industries. I’d like to thank @Halo and the community for an incredible six years. ❤ https://t.co/ESrfbWzDr1
— Jessica Shea (@bsangel) April 7, 2016
She posted this on Waypoint:
On 9/13/10, I went from community member to 343 Industries employee. On 4/8/16, I am going back from whence I came.
The past several years have been amazing, in entirely too many ways to list. The people I’ve met, the places I’ve been, the projects I’ve worked on, … as a long-time fan of Halo, it’s really been a dream come true. Through it all, you, the community, have been my closest partner. We’ve celebrated the wins and mourned the losses, both in game and out. I won’t say goodbye, because I’m certainly not going anywhere. You’ll still find me traversing the virtual battlefields I love so much. 🙂
Thank you for everything – the good times and bad, the laughs and tears, the friendship and support. You all do, and will continue to, mean the world to me.
<3, Jessica
She was a very cool Community Manger for those first few years, then went into producing for 343. She hasn’t said what’s next for her, but I hope it’s something awesome!
While she won’t be working for 343 anymore, she did say in follow up tweets to the one above that she’d still be playing a lot of Halo!
If you’re on Twitter, go give her a shout out/thanks! I did.
Infection coming to Halo 5!
So you might have already heard the news…Infection IS coming to Halo 5! But when?
Well, if the following screen shots give you any clue, it will be with the Reach update coming next month! (Unless 343 delays again…)
Check out the armor!
Yep, that is Emile, but infected! Bad Arse!!
3-D print your Halo 5 Spartan with NEW stances and an even BIGGER size option!
This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint (with commentary by me too of course):
We now have five new stances to choose from for all available print sizes: Patrol, Center Mass, Looks Skyward, Tactical Carry, and Flanker. Not only that, based on your feedback we’ve also added a brand new premium size option – featuring twice the print material, and twice the armor, weapon, and color detail. It’s the ultimate option for the hardcore collector, and you can order yours today. Continue reading
Halo Toy Review: Jakks Pacific Master Chief
New to the Halo line of toys comes Jakks Pacific. They are known for the HUGE action figures. This is their first foray into Halo as a licensee. What a great choice for their first figure, none other than Master Chief!
Before I get started, let me first say a big thanks to Jakks for sending me not one, but TWO of these. I will be giving one away, so stay tuned for details of that contest.
Secondly, I normally do product reviews with a white background. However, this figure is SO HUGE, that I had to set it on the floor. I chose to pose it in front of my dishwasher,,, This way the background was mostly black. kay, those out of the way, let’s get started with the review, shall we?
Technical Specs:
Height: 31 inches tall
Cost: $50 US, plus tax
Articulation: Limited, will explain below with pics as well
As always, click on pics to make bigger. Continue reading
A Closer Look: Ghosts of Meridan REQs, FULL reveal
343 revealed the Ghosts of Meridian REQs finally. Now that they are unblurred, let’s take a closer look at what exactly we are getting in this month’s update!
First, here is the full reveal:
Halo Community Update: Meridian Awaits
This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint (With my commentary of course):
BY B IS FOR BRAVO
Greetings, friends of Chief. Today, we’re talking new stuff, including more Ghosts of Meridian, Warzone Turbo, and more. Let’s go!
To start, we’d like to thank those of you who have provided feedback in region-specific matchmaking threads on Waypoint as well as r/Halo. Earlier this morning, the team made a series of adjustments that should improve the experience and matchmaking speed for players who have been impacted. Hop on and let us know how it goes. Next, let’s talk about this weekend’s featured playlist: Warzone Turbo.