Halo: Escalation #23 by Darkhorse is available!

Posted on 11/03/2015 by Sal

In all the excitement over Halo 5 Guardians being released, I nearly forgot there was another issue of Escalation that came out too.

Halo Escalation #23 takes place just prior to the events of Halo 5. So this is a MUST, in my opinion, to own. It helps explain some of the campaign of Halo 5 from a viewpoint we only glimpse otherwise.

“The Absolute Record: Part 5”—The penultimate chapter of the battle for the Absolute Record . . . and the future of mankind! The epic six-part sequel to Spartan Ops continues here in this must-read issue byDuffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest). Continue reading →

Master Chief (sort of) on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Posted on 11/03/2015 by Sal

Halo Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 5 Guardians Action Figure- Spartan Athlon VARIANT

Posted on 11/03/2015 by Sal

Before I get started with this review, I need to acknowledge someone. A reader, now friend named Bobby (last name held for privacy), bought this for me. He knew that I needed this variant color Athlon figure, found it, bought it and sent it to me. He did this, with no thought of being paid back. Bobby, thank you VERY much!

Technical Specifications:
Articulation:
• Ball Joint Head
• Ball Joint Shoulders
• Ball Joint Elbows
• Ball Joint Wrists
• Swivel Chest
• Limited Ball Joint hips
• Hinge Knees
• Limited Ball Joint Ankles
Accessories: SMG, Magnum
Additional Contents: REQ Pack sheet (Requisition Pack) This sheet has a code on one side that you can redeem for Halo 5 Guardians in-game content. The content redeemed for varies from code to code.
Cost: $13-17 (US) depending on where you buy it at retail
Availability: exclusive to Walgreens

And on with the pics! (Click pics to make BIGGER) Continue reading →

Halo 5 REQ cards: Weapons Skins

Posted on 11/03/2015 by Sal

Here are all of the 28 ‘at launch’ REQ cards for Weapons Skins.

The ranges of rarity are from Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, and Legendary.

As there are 28, I’ve broken them up into the respective rarity category.

Uncommon: “Spring inevitably turns to fall.”

Continue reading →

Halo 5 REQ cards: Visors

Posted on 11/03/2015 by Sal

Here are all of the 53 ‘at launch’ REQ cards for Visors.

The ranges of rarity are from Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, and Legendary.

Text under each entry is what 343 added in. When you click on the cards at HaloWaypoint you will get a pop-up window that shows that additional text. I’ve saved you that step by including it here.

Common:

: Frowned upon by UNSC staff officers, the Blindside VISR sacrifices strategic situational awareness for improved performance in small-unit actions.

: Too expensive to be universally deployed, Cyan VISR hardware is protected against electromagnetic interference, shock, and corrosive atmospheres.

: Envy VISR’s were developed by extreme sports enthusiasts on Mars. Though proven in environments far harsher than UNSC specifications required it took years to overcome anti-military sentiment in the boutique development house that made them.

: The Foucault VISR represents a major policy shift in the UEG towards allowing smaller corporations to compete in the paramilitary, military, and security markets.

: With its integral climate module and multi-layer insulation the Frost VISR assembly can function in extreme temperatures and exotic cryogenic atmospheres.

: Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance (VISR) software manages the Spartan’s disparate sensor feeds, battlenet links, and suit diagnostic messages.

: Even when Spartans lose, the Vandal VISR ensures they do it with style and panache.

Continue reading →

Halo 5 REQ cards: Assassinations

Posted on 11/02/2015 by Sal

Here are all of the at launch REQ cards for Assassinations.

The background colors of the card denote their rarity. The ranges are from Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, and Legendary. The text under each entry is the added text 343 put in, when you click on the cards at HaloWaypoint.

: The medics will patch them right up.

: I know what you did last War Games match.

: You’ll always have the last laugh.

: Cleanup in War Games, Bay Two.

: If I told you once, I told you a million times.

: It’s the dance sensation that’s sweeping the nation.

: Pow! Right to the moon!

: Well that’s just uncalled for.

: That will leave a scar.

: They’ll break first.

: It was fated to end this way.

: Sightless eyes staring into nothing.

: Taught in all Venezian dojos.

: Spartan Intramural Football Championship Edition.

: This is second on the list.

: If the UNSC wanted you to fly they would issue wings.

: Turn the deadliness up to 11.

Halo 5 REQ cards: Stances

Posted on 11/02/2015 by Sal

This is the first in a series of articles that will show you the original REQ cards at Halo 5’s launch.

We start with Stances:

: Freedom isn’t free.

: There at the close.

: Ready to rock.

: There are worse places to die.

: The breakwater.

: Points of light in an infinite darkness.

: Make it so.

: The flames of war climb higher.

: Keep It Clean.

: Blindsided and bushwhacked.

: Heroes arrive fashionably late.

: You are free to engage.

: They’ll never see you coming.

: In death, peace.

Halo 5 Mythbusters (Secrets, Tips, Tricks, Glitches, Easter Eggs, and more!) Episode 1

Posted on 11/02/2015 by Sal

I already knew about the ammo refilling. Cool to see some of the other things too.

Halo Community Update: Post Launch Carnage Report

Posted on 11/01/2015 by Sal

This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint:

By Bravo:

On Monday night, we joined together in a celebration that only Halo fans can understand. Whether you had Halo 5: Guardians pre-installed at home or went to a nearby store to pick up your copy on release night, you could likely feel a particular excitement in the air, and we hope that excitement resulted in an all-night (or day, depending on where you might call home) session of campaign, multiplayer, or a perfectly balanced mix of the two. Continue reading →

Hunt the Truth Season 2 Episode 6: Transcendence

Posted on 11/01/2015 by Sal

Breaking Up
Did it have to happen that way? Perhaps not. But the fact is that it did. Even ONI can’t erase the truth of that…

S2.06. TRANSCENDENCE

So…what happens to Fero, huh…

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30

HaloFanForLife.com

A site by a Halo fan for Halo fans

Halo: Escalation #23 by Darkhorse is available!

Master Chief (sort of) on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Halo Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 5 Guardians Action Figure- Spartan Athlon VARIANT

Halo 5 REQ cards: Weapons Skins

Halo 5 REQ cards: Visors

Halo 5 REQ cards: Assassinations

Halo 5 REQ cards: Stances

Halo 5 Mythbusters (Secrets, Tips, Tricks, Glitches, Easter Eggs, and more!) Episode 1

Halo Community Update: Post Launch Carnage Report

Hunt the Truth Season 2 Episode 6: Transcendence