HALO 3

[Infinity091]

True that bro...its has to be one of most gorgeous places...i even love the part when the first scarab arrives in Voi...left me breathless!

Retina scorching Scarab explosions FTW !!!

 

its truely a blinding moment wen d sh*t explodes!

Zombie Scarab(check this out especially the end)

i.........din......understand it

was it a campaign level or wat????

ALERT:i still havnt even strted da campaign on halo

 

Did you not see the half blown up scarab tank walking around?

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Oh forgot to tell....I finished Halo 3 on Solo Legendary....Cortana level was not that hard as i was expecting...i think since i had already played it on Hard before..i knew abt the level pretty good...

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Bungie looking at new ways to search for H3 content

 

While chatting with the Eurogamer crew at GDC, Bungie's Brian Jarrard talked about what they're looking at to continue Halo 3's longevity including new features that'll allow players to search through user created content. Jarrard told Eurogamer that "the problem we're dealing with now is there's just too much content," and that "for a new person that just wants to find something fun that somebody else made, we don't feel very good about the way we've done that." Jarrard continues by saying that Bungie is "working on different ways to potentially grade and aggregate and sort content" and that they believe a search database to be important "to really get a foothold and contribute to Halo 3's lifespan."

 

Does that pretty much confirm Bungie will be opening up the flood gates on user created Halo 3 content by allowing custom creations to be searchable, ratable and easily managed? Not exactly. But we're happy to see that Bungie sees value in user created content and how it can add years and years of life to Halo 3's online component. Here's to an easy to manage searchable index of user created Halo 3 creations. Three cheers!

 

source : xbox360fanboy

[Donz21]

Played halo 3 last night with 14 indianz awwwsoome fun.....

 

Does anybody have any idea about the new halo3 update?

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The Ghost Town...

 

 

[Donz21]

@ Kdash

 

COOL PICS BRO

[TRMNTR]

all those are panoramic images which can be edited using phtoshop... they look really beautiful

Bungie has even provided a link as to how to convert normal images into such an art-piece!!

 

here...

 

The Screenshots

How to Create your own Panoramic Screenshots

[Donz21]

Damn All those halo 3 pix look stunning Amazing dude thanks for tat link!

[TRMNTR]

Damn All those halo 3 pix look stunning Amazing dude thanks for tat link!

 

ur welcome dude...

[THE DIRECTOR]

HALO LEGO??!!!!?!?!?!

 

Bungie developing Lego Halo?

 

Are Bungie developing Lego Halo? Well no, but an April fools joke in EGM's April edition has caught some off guard. The magazine jokes that it will be available this fall, but Bungie didn't rush the game saying that they started work on Lego Halo shortly before Halo 3 was finished. The mock up pic looks pretty good though, Lego seems to suit Master Chief.

 

 

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=25737

http://www.halo3forum.com/halo-3-general-d...tml#post3432362

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Lol this is hilarious!! Just saw this today only... but this could have been epic as well

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Tons and tons of your questions answered (sort of)

 

 

Bungie's Weekly update

 

 

A Deaf Boy asks:

 

What is the next tourney? How long will it last?

 

We’ll be bringing weekend tournament hoppers out more regularly beginning this Spring.

 

Will there be any more Social Playlists like Rocket Race put in (infection, swat, et cetera)?

 

It’s safe to say there will be changes to the Social playlists over the game’s lifespan. In the immediate future, there will be new stuff to do with the Weekend Playlists.

 

Dragmeister asks:

 

When will we get to see new pics of the other new maps?

 

Have patience. Have patience. Don’t be in such a hurry. When you get impatient you only start to worry.

 

Dunn8475 asks:

 

Will there be a release date for the map pack.

 

If there wasn’t a release date it would just sit at Bungie forever and then I’d only have to play it against Bungie folks and then I’d have like a 4 kp/d and be a level 50 in all hoppers in an evening. Wait, a second…

 

S1l3ntButD4adly asks:

 

Will there ever be a Team Snipers or Team SWAT playlist in the future?

 

Team Snipers and Team SWAT are two of the most requested playlists and we’re definitely aware of that, in fact, there’s even a dedicated thread in Optimatch to discuss the playlist. Deduce from that what thou wilst.

 

Jay120171 asks:

 

Any plans for weapon changes like BR spread or grenade splash damage?

 

The oh-so-controversial spread in the Battle Rifle is something we continue to look at, but right now the weapon is performing “by design.” For some helpful hints on maximizing your BR check here.

 

Any plans for adjustments to MM party restrictions or mixed party restrictions?

 

Absolutely. We’re looking at both party restrictions and mixed party restrictions and how changing those values will affect things like match times and ranking curves and we’ll be making changes to those things after we’ve completed the necessary investigations.

 

Legitt Legit asks:

Are there any intentions on making [sic] a foundry like map set in the open instead of a warehouse?

 

Reception to Foundry has been really positive. We’re impressed with the types of content that folks have created with the tools at their disposal.

 

The Dr Whom asks:

Is there any concern that in the new melee fix two hammer attacks can kill each other or that a regular melee and a sword can kill each other?

 

Why would there be a concern? If that’s what happens, then that’s what happens. The system is designed to cause a fair outcome based on health, shields, timing – as best as can be done with the realities of latency. Think about the number of simultaneous deaths that happened in olde worlde pistol duels. Or even sword duels.

 

Shady K1llaz asks:

 

When are we going to see fire grenades in Matchmaking?

 

Fire grenades are a huge performance hog – so while they’re a fun addition to Customs, they would cause significant horror in a big matchmaking game. That’s not to say you never will, but in this case the downside outweighs the benefits.

 

Carton O Spartan asks:

 

Any possible chance of Grifball in Social?

 

More Grifball news in the near future.

 

Ponkapoag asks:

What exactly were you [bungie] looking for in the Valentine’s Day tournament? (edit: it was mentioned that you wanted to test something specific in this playlist in regards to tournament mechanics....this is what I am referring to) And, the AU1....from a development perspective, are the results as expected? Anything unexpected?

 

Nothing unexpected. Folks seemed to enjoy the rapid leveling with a sort of goal-minded feel. More vitally, it was testing boring, but useful matchmaking tools. We will be using this data and experience to increase the variety and frequency of playlist updates. And we have some news about a related new hire coming soon, too.

 

Tron1X asks:

Also, (though I know the time is a long way off) can we have any mysterious Frankie-isms on Bungie’s next project?

 

 

Indeed.

 

Beaverkill2227 asks:

Is it true that Recon is unlockable. I'm not asking for hints or for recon itself. Just wondering if it is truly unlockable.

 

 

No, it is NOT UNLOCKABLE. Bungie has to gift it to you. So please don’t spam mailboxes, or come up with crazy schemes. It will be a natural organic process. Bungie will give it to folks who’re cool, do something nice, play well, perform good deeds, whatever. They will NOT give it to anyone who harasses or harangues them. And don't complain about the vague criteria either, or you go on the "complainer" list of no Recon.

 

Gears of Led Zep asks:

 

How many new maps are still in production for Halo 3? Mentioned and unmentioned.

 

A bunch. At least three, probably more. We won’t reveal the exact number because it could change – and we don’t want to overpromise.

 

GuiltyLife343 asks:

 

Any classic Halo CE remakes in the works?

 

We would not discuss that, nor reveal it in this fashion. Anything is possible. Nothing is certain.

 

 

Will the waaaaaaaaaaaambulance be returning?

 

 

The waaaaaaaaaahmbulance is always cruising for “little brother” accident victims.

 

 

DriftRyder44 asks:

 

Will Push to talk ever be fixed or removed?

 

No, because it works. It can be annoying, but remember, this is to salvage valuable bandwidth, not work your nerves. If we “fixed” it, we’d compromise other elements of the game and you would be even less happy. Making a game is all about balancing resources. This is one of those necessary compromises.

 

Flyhippy asks:

 

Why is it when I win a game I’m called a cheater, then when I lose I’m called a noob?

 

The Internets are a cruel and evil set of tubes.

 

Shishka asks:

A long time ago, in darker, unstable times, Bungie was thrashed mercilessly. Their broken, withered bodies fell lifelessly to the rocks at the bottom of a deep ravine, tossed aside by the aggressors that moments ago had cut their way through Bungie's ranks like a fell lumberjack passing through a forest.

 

Battered and beaten, but not belly up, a single voice, quivering and choked with tears, rose up from that darkest place, piercing the silence of the battlefield:

 

"We'll see you in the Halo 3 beta, jerks."

 

Time passes, and so does the beta. The windy hills of Valhalla soak in the blood of countless battles. None of those battles, however, contain the promised revenge. What happened to this forgotten war? What became of the fighting spirit that drove the last voice to demand justice? What governed the decision to neglect this final epic stand?

 

I'll tell you what I think. Fear drove Bungie to burrow further into the darkness. I can smell it in their posts. So vicious, so violent was the thrashing they received that even to recall the previous battle forces them to shrink away and cower. Fear reminds them that such a brutal routing could easily happen again, a possibility that their minds simply cannot bear to imagine. Bungie is afraid.

 

Care to prove me wrong?

 

 

 

This is not a question. Please enjoy your three day ban. Reason? Lord British impersonation.

 

 

 

XxxReclaimerxxxX asks:

I’m wondering if we might see any new armor perms in the near future? Maybe a helmet that looks like Frankie’s head?

 

Our armor-creating artists see no challenge in creating a perm that is basically a circle with a frown on it.

 

Shinzen declares with poison on his tongue:

 

When are you going to stop trying to be mysterious with your information? It was cute for the first 5 years or so, but now it's just stupid.

 

It's not quite as retarded as the "hype machine" CliffyB (the internets only rockstar OMG!) mentioned recently, but it's pretty close.

 

Seriously. Get over yourselves and make with the info.

 

Ah, that would be telling! Let’s just say that information about information will be forthcoming!

 

Helveck asks:

 

Can I have Ling Ling’s head instead of Recon?

 

 

Every time we have tried to give away Ling Ling’s head to a Bungie staffer, they have refused. The idea of it toppling over and making a vinegary mess of deceased dog head seems to put people off.

 

Alpha272 asks:

Have you considered releasing DLC armor perms based off of the community’s designs in “Custom Armor Variants: Original Designs/Post Yours” thread?

 

 

That’s a great idea, but new armor perms are not very likely. The system simply wasn’t set up that way to begin with. Adding armor simply isn’t all that simple.

 

Iceshark asks:

Xbox Live has not yet implemented any type of clan matching and I have not found any information that they intend to... How would clan matches be implemented for Halo3 in the future?

 

We don’t have any idea about future plans for Xbox Live clan implementation. However, there is already a “hack” that works surprisingly well for mini-clans. You simply make a new Silver Account, (IceSharkClan, for example) and using the Friends of Friends visibility, you can have your clan members use that friend as a hub around which to gather the Clan. That account never needs to actually play – just provide Clan visibility. It actually works really well and even allows for multiple clan memberships. As for matchmaking inclusion, that’s a complicated issue – but we will have some more news about more competitive matchmaking hoppers soon.

 

SonicJohn asks:

Is the Mancannon Pach1nko Horror an early design of the inevitable of the Giant Slingshot ]scheduled in your 7-Step Guide To World Domination?

 

 

Actually, yes.

 

Bullhawkwheel asks:

 

"After they left, we participated in a test of something quite amazing and unlike anything we’ve ever done before. That test was a glorious success. I wish I could tell you about it, but that’s for the distant future…"

 

This is from the Bungie update for the week of Feb 1st, any details as to when you can reveal details about what this was?

 

 

Nope. Not for ages. Still proceeding well, however.

 

GhaleonEB asks:

Currently, only a handful of the pieces of Equipment are in use in matchmaking, namely the bubble shield, regenerator, trip mine and energy drain. Are there any plans to incorporate other items, or to change the mix at all for variety? Items such as the stationary turret could add some new tactics to MP. I'd personally love to see the flare added back in, as well as heavier availability of the radar jammer, especially in CTF and Assault gametypes.

 

 

Again, a new hire we have planned should be able to react faster than we can at the moment. He’ll be a mildly familiar face, too. We can’t promise miraculous changes all of a sudden – the realities of test and matchmaking mean that evolution is more likely than revolution, but you will notice more varied stuff very soon.

 

In the case of the Flare and the Radar Jammer, those objects had physics properties that let folks do things they shouldn't have been doing.

 

LoNEsTar01 asks:

 

Is there going to be more tournaments, like the Valentines Day tournament?

 

Certainly.

 

Plugin1 asks:

Will you give a straight answer to any questions concerning Bungie's future projects or anything else of a similar nature?

 

 

Maybe.

[Donz21]

Kool

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Watch Halo 2's cut-scenes in glorious HD

 

 

Since the cut-scenes that were included as part of the Halo 3 Legendary Edition didn't live up to our HD requirements (stupid limited DVD format), the fellas over at HBO and Clan Infectionist have teamed up to bring Halo 2's cut-scenes into the HD era.

 

Captured using Halo 2 PC, the newly HD'ified H2 cut-scenes are being made available over at HBO in both Quicktime and Windows Media flavors. Currently, only the first two H2 cut-scenes are available for download in HD, but HBO will be rolling out the entire HD H2 cut-scene library throughout March. Staggering their release in an effort stay on top of the massive amount of bandwidth needed to host these gems. Now go forth fanboys, download H2 cut-scenes minus that icky "popping effect" and in full, glorious, beautiful, HD glory.

 

Download Site : http://nikon.bungie.org/misc/cutscenes/halo2.html

 

source : http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/

[MarketTantrik]

^^ WoW, taking a leaf out of kojima's book

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Stii havnt downloaded yet...but will definitly check it out!

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Bungie to add MLG Playlist to Halo 3

 

 

After years of griping, whining and hand-wringing, the competitive sub section of the Halo 3 community is getting what it wants. When the April Halo 3 Playlist Update hit's it will include a change from the old-standby, Team Hardcore, to an actual MLG Playlist. There is so far no word on the exact changes, or what weight game-types will have in the hoppers, or even which MLG game-types will be in. While not much is really known, this is big news for both the organization and the game, and we can't help but wonder if this is part of the effort to increase the player base again. Still, MLG.com promises more info soon and we'll bet that this week's Bungie Weekly What's Update will include some info as well. Bring it on, we say.

 

 

Have heard so much abt MLG...but never knw wht type of games these were...we will come to find abt hem soon enough...

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Bungie and Todd McFarlane talk toys

 

 

 

Bungie has posted a very lengthy chat with Todd McFarlane, big cheese of McFarlane Toys, the company behind the latest line of Halo 3 action figures. In the article, McFarlane details just what goes into the creation of an action figure from the day the project begins to final packaging. The article is also littered with lots of behind-the-scenes imagery like the articulated clay sculpt seen above. Also buried at the bottom of the article is the news that McFarlane is planning to expand the Halo line of toys to include "larger scale, dynamically posed" offerings. Sounds like the perfect thing to adorn one's cubicle, doesn't it? Oh, and yes, McFarlane is working on action figures wearing the Recon armor permutation. Much like Bungie is with the in-game variant, McFarlane is still being cagey about what we'll have to do to obtain one.

[Donz21]

Cool pic

[MarketTantrik]

All Halo fans

 

your dream girl just showed up

 

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