The fans speak, and Bungie delivers. Word came down today that on April 17, two new Halo 2 multiplayer maps go live for download. Initially, talk was that Microsoft was going to release these new maps as Xbox 360 exclusives, an announcement that fans responded to with a great deal of animosity. Bungie quickly stepped [...]
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Matchmaking, New Halo 2 Maps, and You
This just seems remarkably unfair:
FyreWulff pointed out a thread on Bungie.net discussing the new Halo 2 maps coming out soon – Jeremiah mentioned that these maps would likely be incorporated in a significant number of playlists – and (at least at this point in the developments) those playlists would no longer be available to people playing on the original Xbox.
This [...]
Forthcoming
I’ve just quite a bit of material to write about, all of it stacking up in the queue. Most of it right now has to do with theology and philosophy and the like, some of it has to do with writing, and some to do with gaming. All of it requires a clear head to [...]
One One Se7en
To demonstrate my true level of geekiness, I would like to point you toward a Halo-related comic strip that I get a kick out of called One One Se7en. It’s a 3-times weekly comic strip produced by a guy with the moniker Stuntmutt. Every episode involves some sort of pun or tongue-in-cheek punchline, most of [...]
“Seriously, Though, For Real”
Penny Arcade! – Seriously, Though, For Real
I love it. Penny Arcade makes an interesting point. It is rather ridiculous that video game companies produce only a limited supply of units every time they bring their new consoles to market. I’m honestly not sure why it is they do this. After all, they have to know that there are [...]
Release Date Madness
Have you heard about the hardcore gaming fans who lined up in anticipation of the shelf-date for the PS3? These are the folks who braved the cold, the wet, and the elements to secure their copy of this limited supply1 item. They are also the folks who reportedly decided that a little physical brouhaha would [...]
Penitent Tangential
I’ve started up a new Halo blog, one that will hopefully be a bit more successful than the last couple I’ve run. Penitent Tangential focuses primarily on Halo-based movie reviews but will also feature the occasional tips and strategy essay. It’s possible that there will be other features in the future, as well, but for [...]
Black & White & Runs All Over
Here’s a game I think I’d play – Limbo. It looks to be a strategy game with a unique atmosphere that looks like it could have the potential for an interesting backstory. (Source: Boing Boing)
Halo: Expanded
Oh. Oh, my. Bungie has just announced two more reasons why I need an Xbox 360. First, is the announcement of Halo Wars, which is a Halo RTS game that takes place before the events of Halo: CE. The trailer for the game looks absolutely stunning, and I can’t wait to see how the storyline [...]
Potlucking It
Quick note before I dash off again.
I’ll be telling you all soon about an interesting and exciting new writing project I’m starting on with several others. Details to follow in the next day or three.
I have a book review I need to write up on Tobias Buckell’s Crystal Rain. Again, details to follow in the next few days.
Lots [...]