The Bulletin starts off first with news of the Halo 4 Ricochet Forge Contest.

Here’s the text from Halo Waypoint:

We’re happy to tell you that Certain Affinity’s Halo 4 Ricochet Forge Contest is currently underway and accepting submissions!

They’re looking for the six best community-created Ricochet maps on Forge Island, Ravine or Impact. Maps will be judged in phases by a panel of Certain Affinity members, Rooster Teeth members, Community Cartographers and individuals from 343 Industries. Not only will your map have a chance to be included in Halo 4 Matchmaking, but we’ve also got prizes. Oh yeah.

GRAND PRIZE

• Autographed Champions Bundle poster (signed by Certain Affinity)
• Autographed Halo 4 Concept art (signed by Certain Affinity)
• Certain Affinity T-shirt
• Autographed Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition (signed by 343 Industries)
• Halo 4 T-shirt
• Rooster Teeth DVD
• Rooster Teeth T-Shirt
• Rooster Teeth poster

2ND PRIZE

• Autographed Halo 4 Concept art (signed by Certain Affinity)
• Certain Affinity T-Shirt
• Autographed Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition (signed by 343 Industries)
• Halo 4 T-shirt
• Rooster Teeth poster

3RD PRIZE

• Certain Affinity T-Shirt
• Autographed Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition (signed by 343 Industries)
• Rooster Teeth poster

For a full breakdown of the rules, technical musts of the contest, as well as advice for creating a top-notch Ricochet map, check out the contest page. We absolutely can’t wait to see what creations you come up with, and I am particularly looking forward to some new twists on Ricochet goal locations and map layouts. The top maps from the finals will be considered for placement into the Ricochet playlist. The submission time period will extends until 12:00 PM PT, October 8, 2013. Best of luck to all entrants!

Matchmaking Playlist Update: 
Additional maps added to Ricochet playlist. Spawns, weapons and added geometry in select locations.
Team Doubles gets some more maps.

Team Throwdown Update:
We are evaluating ways to highlight players who stand out, as we see the playlist as the go-to proving ground for aspiring tournament-level players. While we do not yet have the specifics nailed down for this effort, we’d like to provide you with some behind-the-scenes vision into what we’re looking to do, which includes:

• Provide consistent updates on Waypoint that identifies, displays, and recognizes top 4 vs. 4 talent in this playlist
• Feature content, interviews, and other exclusives with top 4 vs. 4 players and teams