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The days before major gaming industry events are, in many ways, totally insane. As we prepare to show you new things, last-minute finishing touches are made with extreme care and caution. Teams of 343\u2019ers stand huddled around one another\u2019s desks, determining which images, scenes, and features will be shown for the first time. We argue over typefaces and screenshots, add last-minute reveals, and reiterate until we\u2019ve got something great to share with all of you. Up until the last minute, we\u2019re continually asking ourselves about the best ways to show you the new experiences that lie ahead.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s preparation for the world famous San Diego Comic-Con was no exception. After countless discussions, debates, and late nights at the studio, we\u2019ve determined how we\u2019ll start to tell you the story of Halo: Nightfall, and what new information we\u2019ll reveal for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Starting in less than 12 hours, you\u2019ll be able join us at the Halo: Nightfall Panel at SDCC, where Kiki, Frank, and cast and crew from the live-action digital series will prepare you for what\u2019s coming this fall. In the event that you missed us last week, here are the details for our SDCC panels.<\/p>\n

Halo: Nightfall First Look
\n<\/strong><\/span>Thursday, July 24, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Room 6BCF<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you missed yesterday\u2019s Halo: Nightfall announcement, head here<\/a>! In the likely event that you just can\u2019t get enough, we\u2019ve created some new HD desktop wallpapers for you – grab \u2018em below!<\/p>\n

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Additionally, as I mentioned above, we\u2019ll have another look at Halo: The Master Chief Collection at SDCC. This panel will very much be a \u201cpart two\u201d in the series, building upon some of the details that were announced at our RTX panel.<\/p>\n

HFFL:<\/strong> I expect we’ll hear of the third Halo 2 Anniversary map during this.<\/span><\/p>\n

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Developer Panel
\n<\/span>Friday, July 25, 10:15 a.m. \u2013 11:15 a.m., Room 6BCF<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to catch and check out the RTX Panel where we discuss Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo 2: Anniversary, head over here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Additionally, if you\u2019ll be in San Diego with us, you may want to check out some of the awesome Halo stuff going down on the show floor.\u00a0Here\u2019s a handy list of booths and places you\u2019ll want to visit over the course of the weekend:<\/p>\n

Halo and friends at SDCC 2014!
\n<\/span>Xbox Booth – Manchester Grand Hyatt
\nAcme Archives \u2013 Booth #5629
\nBandai \u2013 Diamond Previews Booth #2401
\nDark Horse Comics \u2013 Booth #2615
\nKotobukiya \u2013 Booth #2601
\nMcFarlane Toys \u2013 Diamond Previews Booth #2401
\nMEGA (Brands) \u2013 Booth #3949
\nNECA \u2013 Booth #3145
\nRooster Teeth Productions \u2013 Booth #1437
\nSimon & Schuster, Inc \u2013 Booth #1128, 1130, 1132
\nSquare Enix, Inc \u2013 Booth #3829
\n3A \u2013 IDW Booth #2643
\nTriforce Collectibles \u2013 Booth #2846
\nUD Replicas \u2013 Booth #3635<\/h4>\n

If you can\u2019t make the journey to SDCC, we understand, and are here to help. We\u2019ll be uploading our panels to our official YouTube channel<\/a> over the weekend, and we\u2019ll also have some contests and promotions on Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a>. Prizes for this weekend\u2019s giveaways will include figures from Bandai Spr\u00fcKits, McFarlane, and more!<\/p>\n

HFFL:<\/strong> And you can expect me to post the panels here as well for easy reference. I know I’ll be tuned into those social media links above to see if I can win something. If you win, let me know. I think all of the HFFL community would enjoy hearing that one of our own won!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The eighth issue of Halo: Escalation is now available! If you aren\u2019t caught up just yet, beware, as spoilers lie ahead. Read below for a preview of what\u2019s coming in this issue:<\/p>\n

The Master Chief returns in \u201cThe Next 72 Hours: Part 1.\u201d After defeating the Didact, John-117 joined the crew of Infinity\u2026but why did he leave? The mystery begins here.<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to get a sneak peek at this issue, head here,<\/a> where you can read the first six pages. Then, come back here, \u2018cause we\u2019ve got an exclusive interview with lead writer Brian Reed – check it out below for some insight into his background and the joy of getting paid to make-believe.<\/p>\n

HFFL:<\/strong> and of course you can read my review of the issue<\/span> HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong> You\u2019ve written a lot of different comics for well-known and established characters. What\u2019s the best and worst thing about writing into existing canon and story?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> The best is also the worst (although \u201cworst\u201d is a strong word here. It\u2019s more \u201ctough\u201d) \u2013 With established canon, you have a lot of history to help hang your new story on. The trick is in making that history accessible for new readers while not boring longtime fans.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> If you could write a story for any character (real or imaginary) who would you want to write for?
\nA:<\/strong> At this point I\u2019ve written for all the established characters I\u2019ve set out to write. From Spider-Man to Master Chief, I\u2019ve had the good fortune to make a living hanging out with the fictional characters I enjoy.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> What are your thoughts on Fan Fiction?
\nA:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s an awesome display of affection by fans for the characters they love and sometimes a great font of excellent new writers.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> Do you ever read some of the things fans write for Master Chief?
\nA:<\/strong> I don\u2019t, but it\u2019s entirely for legal reasons. I just can\u2019t have any non-343 generated ideas knocking around in my head.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> What\u2019s your favorite thing about being able to write for Halo?
\nA:<\/strong> That I get to write Halo! In all seriousness, I get to spend my days playing make-believe and getting paid for it. That\u2019s pretty hard to complain about.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> If you could have Master Chief fight anyone from anything ever – what would you have him go up against?
\nA:<\/strong> Master Chief really needs an opportunity to punch a t-rex at some point.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> Would he win?
\nA:<\/strong> I don\u2019t imagine a \u201cwin\u201d scenario so much as \u201ctame the t-rex to be his trusty steed and then they go on adventures together.\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019d like to thank Brian for joining us this week, and also for the sudden inspiration for the below poster\u2026<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to download this epic matchup in poster size, you can grab it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ACE: The Montage
\n<\/strong><\/span>Nearly one year ago, Aaron \u201cACE\u201d Elam became a world champion, and took home the $200,000 first-place prize at the Halo 4 Global Championship. Shortly after, we\u2019re told, he set out to create a gameplay montage with famed editor Snipetality, and after what we can only assume has been hours upon hours of work, we were presented with an impeccable display of Halo talent and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Premiering just days ago, ACE\u2019s montage is one for the history books – a piece of competitive Halo history that will undoubtedly be shelved next to the likes of Walshy\u2019s 2nd<\/sup> Halo 2 montage<\/a>, the Str8 Ripppin Halo 3 montage<\/a>, and others. As expected, the quality of the gameplay is faultless, especially when you consider the talent he\u2019s playing against in each match.<\/p>\n

Without further delay, ACE\u2019s montage:<\/p>\n