First up in this week’s bulletin Bravo does the majority of the write-up. He starts with asking fellow 343ers about which parts of the CHampions BUndle pack they like the most. Here’s BS Angel’s for example:

He goes on to ask others with graphics for them posted as well.
Waypoint has been updated to include the new armor and if you have Kinect you can check out your new armor in Spartan Reflection.

Next up the Halo 4 Global Championship.

Before I get into this part of the bulletin, I want to state how dissatisfied I am with how this has been run. The whole controversy over Connor White (aka Giggle Monstat aka ChilliestName48) has been avoided and trying to be swept under the rug. Shame to all parties involved for not dealing with this issue head on.

Okay, now back to the bulletin:
“Only the most dedicated players can say that they’ll be heading to Seattle in just over a week.” Um, sorry folks….not dedicated unless you mean most skilled or who cheated their way in. I’d consider myself pretty damn dedicated to Halo. Am I going? Nope. Didn’t get an invite either. sigh…

A list of the names of confirmed winners from weeks 2-4 are liste. Week 5 winners will be notified shortly.

Good news if you’re already attending PAX, Waypoint will be giving away 10 final spots to the championship invite bracket via Twitter. I’d love to win that. Doubtful I’d be picked though.

Gamescom details:

A quick note about when/where you can participate in the in-person portion of the Halo 4 Global Championship is given. If you’re there, I hope you play and make it in. I’d love to see a HFFL reader in the finals!

Halo 4 Global Championship Finals

This is follow up info we mostly know, like where it’s being held at. They will be streaming this: http://www.Twitch.tv/343Industries
On Sunday, you will be able to view the championship via XBOX LIVE. This starts 7pm EST Sept 1. Hosts for the tournament will be Marjor Nelson (Larry Hyrb), Blair Herter and Jessica Chobot. Goldenboy and Bravo will be doing the color commentating, post-match interviews and highlights.

In amongst all of this will be XBOX One exclusives, Rooster Teeth shorts, music acts and more. Those spectating live at PAX can win either an XBOX One or UNSC themed Surface Pro via a RvB Sweepstakes. You can also enter via twitter using the hashtag #Halo4GC

Matchmaking Playlist Update
Already Ricochet is getting an update. Scoring will go to 200. Good move, IMO. Games can be way too short with only 150, given the current scoring.

We will be getting a Ricochet specific playlist starting Sept 3. Limited time only though 🙁
The following maps will be available to play in the Ricochet playlist:

• Pitfall
• Monolith
• Skyline
• Haven
• Adrift
• Solace

Ricochet will also be coming to Multi-team on Sept 3 as well.

Playlist Consolidation
As previously mentioned Regicide has moved to the Rumble Pit playlist and now Legendary Slayer will move into the Infinity Slayer playlist. Legendary BRs will be part of this. YEAH!!!

Finally the weekly Screenshot Spotlight. This week’s subject, the Mongoose.

To read the complete bulletin, go to the official site HERE.

-Sal