Well, here we are again with another Halo Bulletin. Has a week really gone by that quick? Are these bulletins ever going to be interesting again?

This week marks the third week in a row that I’ve been disappointed with the material presented.

BS Angel comes back after a two week hiatus. And she doesn’t fail to disappoint us with a few paragraphs of nothingness to start. Really, do we care why she didn’t write the bulletin the last two weeks? I look to the bulletin for PERTINENT info about HALO…

Next is a section about being voted game of the year by Geekwire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZiQQJvHxxc&feature=player_embedded

Yet more about the weapons tuning, specifically about streaming the testplay of it. No offense to those who like to, but I do NOT like to watch others play. I prefer to do the playing myself. Oh and Greenskull from RUL gets to go to Seattle and playtest with 343. Again, no offense to those who like or are a part of RUL, but damn, how about spreading the wealth around? Greenskull got to go to the actual set for Forward Unto Dawn. Sure, he’s a nice guy and all, but there are OTHER fans out there, ya know? There are plenty of other sites deserving of some recognition by 343. Am I saying my blog? That would be a bit self serving now wouldn’t it? I’m not saying any site in particular, just any DIFFERENT site, rather than those ones who have already been chosen time and again. Greenskull already has his place in Halo history with the FUD visit as well as having armor in Halo 4 “created” at a location that bears the name of his hometown. Sure, he’s got a popular website. Doesn’t mean he’s anymore a fan than anyone else….just sayin’.

Okay sorry about that last part folks, I’m just a bit depressed and seeing others who have already had more than their fair share get yet MORE makes me even more depressed.

At least one good thing about the weapon tuning article in the bulletin, we now have a concrete date as to when it’s going to roll out. June 3.

Next up in the bulletin is the matchmaking update.

Several community made maps on Forge Island are going to see rotation in playlists.

Map: Elevated by Smexi Bilzo
Infinity Slayer
Capture the Flag – 5 Flag
Extraction 1-Site

Map: Crucifix by Wraith2098
Capture the Flag – 5 Flag
King of the Hill
Infinity Slayer

Map: Onyx by Hahkarazy
Throwdown v3 Slayer
Throwdown Capture the Flag – 5 Flag
SWAT

Map: Confined by Big Papa Salot
TD Slayer Pro
Team Snipers
Capture the Flag – 5 Flag

Map: Ender by The Fated Fire
King of the Hill
Infinity Slayer
SWAT

Map: Forgotten by Flying Shoe ILR
Extraction 1-Site
Capture the Flag – 5 Flag
King of the Hill

In addition, Big Team Infinity Slayer and Infinity Slayer have some updates as well.

Big Team Infinity Slayer:
• Slayer Pro added to voting options.
• Complex added to map rotation. (Good. This map needs to be in rotation for larger team sizes)
• Voting options reorganized to provide increased variety.

Infinity Slayer:
• Slayer Pro added to voting options.
• Complex removed from map rotation. (Thank gawd. This map is WAY too huge for 4v4.)
• Voting options reorganized to provide increased variety.

HFFL: (Ugh, a no radar option. I hate not having radar. This should be in the Throwdown playlist only as that’s the MLG/Pro players settings.)

And finally, the now normal screenshot gallery is inserted. This one showcasing the EVA helmet. There are some good shots.

What bothers me most about these galleries is that I never seem to know what is upcoming so I can have a chance to submit a screenshot to possibly be picked.

Thus ends the bulletin. If you want to read the whole thing go here to the official site.