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The duchess of the Halo community, Hawty McBloggy just announced the winners of the community focused 2008 Halo Awards. Among the list of winners are our pals from halo.bungie.org, Mr. Halo music man Bryan Simon and a few other machinimas. View the list-o-winners after the break.

Also, we must point out that we're surprised by the fact that Halo 3 map Guardian took home fans choice honors. That's just silly. Everyone knows Standoff is where it's at.

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JoystiqHawty McBloggy's Best of Halo Award winners originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems Halo Wars is set to become the new Crackdown, with Microsoft enticing franchise fence sitters with goodies from Halo 3. The real-time strategy game set within Bungie's sprawling, hoop-filled universe will arrive this forthcoming February in both regular form and a Limited Collector's Edition. The latter should prove tempting even to those who prefer to see their aliens on the other side of a crosshair, as it will include early access to Halo 3's Mythic multiplayer map pack.

The three maps, named "Assembly," "Orbital" and "Sandbox," join Halo Wars: Genesis, a graphic novel by Phil Noto, Graeme Devine and Eric Nylund; a "unique" in-game Wraith vehicle; six leader cards (they "possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle," it says here) and a "Spirit of Fire" patch, which your mom can sew onto your favorite jacket. Just be sure to pay her back the $79.99 as well.

Gallery: Halo Wars (Limited Collector's Edition)

JoystiqHalo Wars CE to include Halo 3 Mythic map pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Early this morning when Xbox Live was reactivated from its 26 (or so) hour slumber, Halo 3 users in Matchmaking discovered a problem. Users were angered to find that their Halo 3 TrueSkill and EXP were not being rewarded properly after each match -- that is to say it didn't work at all. According to Bungie and the Xbox.com support page, the problem is being investigated and hopes to be solved as soon as possible. Bungie noted that the issue may appear, at first, to be an EXP ban but users will be able to tell the difference when a very specific warning message is displayed. X3F will update you as soon as it learns more.

JoystiqHalo 3 EXP and TruSkill issues detected, under investigation originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UPDATE: According to Xbox Live the mystery is a new campaign experience. The trailer download page on Live includes the text, "High action and deep mystery await players in this new Halo 3 campaign experience. Prepare to Drop!" This is getting interesting!

After an unfortunate false-start at E3 2008, Bungie has finally revealed its hidden agenda for world domination. Today at 7:07am PDT, Bungie teased what appears to be a story expansion to Halo 3. Details are scarce but the trailer begins with falling escape pods onto a city landscape that seems ripped right out of Halo 2's infamous E3 in-game demo.

The trailer showcases a giant explosion that levels the clean city into a burning pile of rubble ending with the tag lines, Halo 3. Prepare to Drop.

If you ask us, this screams ODSTs! Not that we're swayed by the itchy typing fingers of hardcore fanboys and girls but we're all excited for whatever this title or expansion could mean for the Halo universe! Expect every morsel of information here on X3F as soon as it becomes available.

Gallery: Bungie 'Keep it Clean' Halo 3 teaser

JoystiqBungie's big reveal teased: A Halo 3 campaign expansion originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a new encoded post on the official Bungie site a string of text teases what many anticipate was Bungie's canceled E3 reveal. Playing out like a snippet of a Hollywood script, the string of text details a conversation between a Captain - Codenamed: DARE.V.500341(S1) - following up on a squad request to an Admiral - Codenamed: SMN.ACTUAL - calling the shots from a location currently under siege.

At the time of this writing speculation continues to run wild within the Bungie Forums. Popular theories point to new campaign levels, a map pack retail disc with a new cinematic (as seen in Halo 2's map pack) or an entirely new title within the Halo Universe, specifically due to references of the MAC weapon. Some of the more interesting tidbits could easily be gleaned from scanning the string of text (available after the break). The primary, DARE, is given a code number which ends in S1 leading some to believe the string of text occurs prior to Covenant attacks during the SPARTAN-1 era (yr.2491) -- way before John-117 joins the program in 2517.

Which theory gets us excited? The mention of squads could point to a pre-Halo era tactical shooter in the original SPARTAN phase that led to the creation of Master Chief. Wild thinking and speculation but we can't wait to see where this one is going.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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JoystiqPardon Bungie's Dust, Superintendent strikes again originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The anticipated second title update to the Xbox 360 power-house Halo 3 is scheduled to release on Tuesday, September 23. Bringing fresh achievements to the popular shooter as well as a host of new features to Bungie.net, the second update will also revamp the player rating system within the game as well as kick-start the September playlists which adds new variants of current maps into ranked games as well as retire classic gameplay variants like Rocket Race and Big Team Battle.

Some users will notice changes already made to Bungie.net but the changes will only become fully apparent when the update is released. Before our inbox becomes flooded on Tuesday with tips on broken updates there are a few things to keep in mind. Halo 3 ... pretty popular. According to Bungie's Luke Smith players may experience issues with everything from the playlists to actually obtaining the update -- a listing of possible Zero Hour scenarios can be found in the latest Weekly Update. In the update Smith also revealed one of the newly added achievements will not be available until September 25 also known as Halo 3's first birthday.

After a year of shelf-life and its battle for top seed in the Xbox Live rankings, what is your excitement level for the Halo 3 update?

[Thanks for everyone who sent this in]

JoystiqHalo 3 update lands on Sept. 23 brings new features to B.net originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auto-updatebungiebungie.nethalo-3halo3matchmakingFri, 19 Sep 2008 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Edge proclaims Halo 3 most innovative game of 2007, 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/edge-proclaims-halo-3-most-innovative-game-of-2007-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/edge-proclaims-halo-3-most-innovative-game-of-2007-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/edge-proclaims-halo-3-most-innovative-game-of-2007-2008/#commentsFiled under: , ,

From a list of runners-up that included the likes of Grand Theft Auto IV, Portal, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Fit, UK games magazine Edge has awarded Halo 3 its 2008 "Edge Award for Interactive Innovation" with four months left in the year. The decision itself seems to lack a certain degree of, well, innovation, as Edge previously selected Halo 3 as the "Best Innovation" in games for ... 2007.

Upon bestowing this honor upon the game last year, Edge's staff stated, "[Bungie] built Halo 3 to express what its fans dreamt it could be: four player online co-op, a level editor, screenshots, and the best matchmaking system in the world." Eight months later, the game has garnered nearly identical equal praise, "From its Theater mode to Forge, and the way a party playing through Live can seamlessly manoeuvre between them, here is an experience that demonstrates an unparalleled understanding of the potential for console online play."

Could we be due for a Halo Three-peat in '09? Perhaps, if the trailblazing likes of Madden NFL 2009 or Soul Calibur IV don't make the short-list for this coveted honor.

JoystiqEdge proclaims Halo 3 most innovative game of 2007, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"We have a lot to learn from their success too, they did some very innovative things to keep people going and their experience-rewards system was something that we paid a lot of attention to." Is that any way to talk about your main Xbox Live competitor? Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Bungie's Lead AI Programmer, Damian Isla, had quite a few nice things to say about Infinity Ward's ridiculously successful shooter, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Isla joins a chorus of reviewers in praising the game's single-player campaign for its tight pacing and scripting, praising the developers for doing "a hell of a job with their set pieces, of scripting certain moments that they were really sure the player was going to actually see and experience first hand." Though Isla notes that Halo 3's gameplay is heavily dependent on simulation (meaning in-game physics and reactions, not reality), it still "has a lot to learn" from Call of Duty 4's tunnel of fun approach.

With Infinity Ward's next project rumored to be a sci-fi shooter, it seems the studios might soon be trading places outside of the Xbox Live rankings.

JoystiqBungie: Halo can learn from Call of Duty 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BungieCall-of-Duty-4COD4FPSHaloHalo-3Halo3Infinity-WardPS3Xbox-360Xbox-LiveWed, 06 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Viva Piņata trailer makes us Believe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/viva-pinata-trailer-makes-us-believe/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/viva-pinata-trailer-makes-us-believe/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/viva-pinata-trailer-makes-us-believe/#comments Now this is how you promote Viva Piñata. Parodying the Halo 3 Believe advertisement that swept a camera through a gorgeously crafted diorama, this trailer takes the characters of Piñata Island and places them in a similar epic battle -- complete with the original dramatic music. Is it fan made or legit? We don't know. It looks so good that it may be a professional job but it's so creative that it seems fan made. Who cares really, it is incredible. Also it works because now we totally can't wait for Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise to ship. We just hope it isn't like Halo 3 in that it doesn't include a scenario like this one at all.

Watch it. Live it. Love it. This trailer is epic. Believe.

[Thanks, Sean]

JoystiqViva Piņata trailer makes us Believe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for a good time waster? HaloTech Gee-MC is a fun, flash-based mini-game that allows you to build your own Spartan soldier from the Halo universe. Fulfill your wildest dreams by adding Recon or even the Bungie Employee-exclusive Flaming head to your creation. Set the stage by adding downed soldiers, vehicles and weapons to your designs (spot my creation above!) and even throw your creation to into screenshot gallery. There really isn't a point to it all but it's fun and you might as well get used to creating Avatars, no? Give it a spin!

JoystiqYou can has Recon ... in fan made Spartan creator that is originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A trusted Wal-Mart source has sent Joystiq an image taken from the company's intranet, "The Wire," showing a listing for Halo "Blue." We've also received an unverified tip detailing Halo "Blue," though it's unclear whether that information stems from the same retail listing. With so little information available about what Blue is, we're guessing the shown Sept. 30 date is placeholder. The Microsoft press conference is in less than 12 hours, so stay tuned.

JoystiqWal-Mart database shows entry for Halo "Blue" originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another Bungie Day has come and gone. As the famed developer celebrated their favorite day of the year with fans by treating them with a plethora of free goodies, Bungie.net regulars wrapped up an event meant to give something back. The mission: achieve 7 billion UNSC campaign kills in Halo 3 by Bungie Day, rounding out the day to a perfect '7' overall. Unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. As of today the goal is a little under 50 million kills shy of the 7 billion mark.

We commend the community's effort and sympathize, considering we added a few kills in the pursuit of 7 ourselves. While the goal wasn't achieved, B.net users proved with their passion and dedication that it is one of the best gaming communities in the world. Great job everyone.

JoystiqUNSC kill count just shy of 7 billion goal originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: To clarify, the Legendary playlists within Halo 3 now require all downloadable content. So to continue playing on Legendary playlists you'll need the free Heroic pack, the Legendary pack (which you'd need to play on that list anyway) and Cold Storage. After Bungie Day the playlists that utilize Cold Storage are playlists that require all downloadable content. Effectively making Cold Storage apart of the Legendary Map Pack after today.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen and a good Bungie Day to you. To help celebrate this, surely soon-to-be National, holiday the Xbox Live Marketplace has been overrun by Bungie related content. Available for download are a free gamer picture set and dashboard theme, both wrapped in Bungie-branded love. Also, if you're interested, 'Cold Storage' -- the new map for Halo 3 that re-envisions Halo's 'Chill Out' -- is online for the low price of free. There are a few limitations to 'Cold Storage,' specifically you must have both previous map packs to add the new map to matchmaking, but so far the map looks hot. Or cold. Whichever works for you.

Don't have the Heroic or Legendary Halo 3 map packs? Heroic is still available for free and as of today the Legendary map pack has been discounted to 600 MS Points. Oh and also, we're offering 10 X3F bonus points (which don't mean anything) to the first person to spot any Superintendent related hints in the map. Happy hunting!

JoystiqHappy Bungie Day, Cold Storage available now! [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiebungie-daycold-storagedlchalo-3halo3superintendentxblmMon, 07 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA["On the Seven7th Day" Bungie shows you Cold Storage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/on-the-seven7th-day-bungie-shows-you-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/on-the-seven7th-day-bungie-shows-you-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/on-the-seven7th-day-bungie-shows-you-cold-storage/#commentsFiled under:


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Confused about what exactly you need to do to play the new Halo 3 multiplayer map, Cold Storage, come Monday, Bungie Day? Let Bungie's Luke & Co. explain it all in the "On the Seven7th Day" vidoc, embedded after the break. In short, you need the Heroic map pack (don't worry, it's free), the Legendary map pack (it's being dropped from $10 to $7.50 on Monday) and then, of course the Cold Storage map which, they want you to know, will be free not only on Bungie Day but every day. You also get a good idea of what the map - a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's "Chill Out" - has got to offer.

Oh, and what's this about celebrating Bungie's independence as a multi-game studio by announcing a game on Bungie Day? Seven guys in a shoebox? Just banter or a tease of what Bungie's got planned for Monday? No, seriously, we're asking you here ...

Continue reading "On the Seven7th Day" Bungie shows you Cold Storage

Joystiq"On the Seven7th Day" Bungie shows you Cold Storage originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BungieDLCHalo-3Halo3Xbox-360Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Bungie.net schools us on Cold Storage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/bungie-net-schools-us-on-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/bungie-net-schools-us-on-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/bungie-net-schools-us-on-cold-storage/#comments You already know about Cold Storage, the remake of a classic Halo: Combat Evolved map for Halo 3. You already know about Bungie Day, which is this Monday, July 7. Hell, you even already even know that Cold Storage will be free on Bungie Day (and forever after). But, we know you still crave knowledge regarding the latest Halo 3 content. Lucky for you, a few Bungie employees banded together to create a new VIDoc, aptly named "On the Seven7th Day," to showcase Cold Storage and compare it with its Halo: Combat Evolved father, Chill Out. There's even a tease early on that Bungie may have something new to announce in the future. If only there were large scale industry events for such an announcement!

JoystiqBungie.net schools us on Cold Storage originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click for more pics of Cold Storage

Like the rumbling of thunder in the distance, an unstoppable force is audibly and rapidly approaching us. Soon, a cacophony of clicks will ring through our ears, the reverberating result of posting an article which not only concerns Halo 3, but prominently features the word "free." What have we done?

Bungie's Luke Smith has announced via Bungie.net that "Cold Storage," a chilly new multiplayer map for everybody's favorite cyborg shoot-em-up, will be downloadable -- for free -- from the Xbox Live Marketplace beginning Monday Bungie Day, July 7. The map will be implemented in regular rotation in playlists that require the Legendary Map Pack, which will also drop from 800 MS Points ($10) to 600 MS Points ($7.50) on the same day. If you haven't tried those environments out yet, now's the time to join in on the gradual extermination of Earth's population.

[Update: Check out a tour of Cold Storage, along with a tease of what Bungie's got in store for Bungie Day, here.]

Gallery: Halo 3: Cold Storage Map

JoystiqWe'll Halo there: 'Cold Storage' map free on July 7 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BreakingNewsBungieCold-StorageDLCFPSHalo-3Halo3Master-ChiefXbox-360Xbox-LiveThu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Players attempt to hit 7 billion kills while Halo 3 killcount exceeds global population]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/players-attempt-to-hit-7-billion-kills-while-halo-3-killcount-ex/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/players-attempt-to-hit-7-billion-kills-while-halo-3-killcount-ex/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/players-attempt-to-hit-7-billion-kills-while-halo-3-killcount-ex/#comments
In preparation of releasing Halo 3 one of the small additions to Bungie.net was a counter that tallied the total amount of UNSC Campaign kills. Early last week the kill count surpassed the world's total human population which, according to the US Census Bureau PopClock, is estimated at 6,705,451,100 while the Bungie.net counter currently reads 6,795,062,952 kills.

While reaching the milestone in less than a year is impressive, a group of loyal fans decided the achievement wasn't enough. With Bungie Day creeping up slowly, users on the Bungie.net forum are banding together in an effort to reach 7 billion UNSC Campaign Kills before July 7.

Looking to aid in the quest? Simply fire up Halo 3 and play through the campaign, clocking in as many kills as you can. A helpful guide of tips to maximize Covenant death can be found on the official thread for the event. With a little over 10 days left in the quest we know we'll be doing our part, will you?

JoystiqPlayers attempt to hit 7 billion kills while Halo 3 killcount exceeds global population originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A member of the Bungie forums points out that the Halo 3 campaign kill count has surpassed the population of the human virus infecting and multiplying on this third rock from the sun.
  • Halo 3 UNSC Campaign Report -- Enemies KIA: 6,743,784,316
  • US Census Bureau PopClock estimate of Earth's population: 6,705,451,100
Useless information? For sure! But, when it comes up as a Trivial Pursuit or Jeopardy question, you'll be happy you knew this factoid.

JoystiqHalo 3 body count surpasses Earth's population originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>body-counthalo-3halo3Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F Live: Halo 3 Tonight @ 9:30PM EST [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/x3f-live-halo-3-tonight-9-30pm-est/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/x3f-live-halo-3-tonight-9-30pm-est/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/x3f-live-halo-3-tonight-9-30pm-est/#comments
Update: X3F Live has ended for the night. Thank you for joining us and stay tuned for more X3F Live events in the future!

In order to make up for yesterday's failed attempt to play Team Fortress 2 due to game crashes, we're throwing down in a little Halo 3 action tonight starting at 9:30PM EST! Unfortunately not everyone will be available to play but those of us that bring you the news you crave (and some you don't) will be partying up for some custom game action.

As usual add X3FLIVE to your friends list and use the Friends of Friends feature to track down Richard (SenseiRam), Dustin (SuperDunners), Alexander (Sli Xander) and/or Xav (Snypz) and try to jump into an open session. Anyone start a "Save Terrence's Internets" petition yet?

If you can't get X3FLIVE on your friends list and really want to jump in with us, send Xav (Gamertag: Snypz) a message over Xbox Live requesting an invite and we'll send one your way sometime throughout the night.

JoystiqX3F Live: Halo 3 Tonight @ 9:30PM EST [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>halohalo-3halo3social-gaming-nightx3f-liveTue, 17 Jun 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Marathon 2 map pack thrown up on Wednesday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/marathon-2-durandal-dlc-thrown-up-on-wednesday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/marathon-2-durandal-dlc-thrown-up-on-wednesday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/marathon-2-durandal-dlc-thrown-up-on-wednesday/#commentsFiled under: ,


Yes, we know, you've been clamoring for more multiplayer maps like an irate, "plz sir can I hav sum moar" Oliver Twist. You yearn for more of Bungie's first-person shootery, dreaming of running and gunning down corridors you haven't been through countless times already. It'll genuinely make your day to see new downloadable content pop up on the Xbox Live Marketplace, but until a new Halo 3 map pack is announced, that day is still quite a ways off. But here, have some Marathon 2: Durandal stuff in the meantime.

For 250 MS Points (an awkward $3.125), the Jjaro Map Pack will net you 12 new multiplayer environments, playable in King of the Hill, Kill the Man with the Ball and Tag modes, and two achievements worth a combined 30 gamer points. If the game's infamously sickening motion doesn't make you throw up, be sure to grab the content just in case Marathon gets thrown off Xbox Live Arcade.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BungieDLCDurandalFPSFreeverseHalo3MarathonMarathon-DurandalXBLAXbox-360Xbox-LiveTue, 17 Jun 2008 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[MLG event reveals new Halo 3 multiplayer map: Cold Storage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/15/mlg-event-reveals-new-halo-3-multiplayer-map-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/15/mlg-event-reveals-new-halo-3-multiplayer-map-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/15/mlg-event-reveals-new-halo-3-multiplayer-map-cold-storage/#commentsFiled under: ,


Attendees of a recent Major League Gaming event in San Diego were rewarded for their ability to watch other people play video games for eight hours with a visit from Bungie figureheads Shishka and Lukems, who gave the glassy-eyed viewers a sneak peek at their newest multiplayer map for Halo 3, named "Cold Storage". This new map is apparently set in the back room of a Cold Stone Creamery, as part of Bungie's recent partnership with the highly successful, treatweaving corporation.

Actually, the map closely resembles a level from Halo the first, titled "Chill Out". It was one of the game's more unique maps, due to it's smaller size and asymmetry -- though how those aspects will carry over into the remake has yet to be revealed, as Bungie has yet to "formally" announce said map. Apparently, speaking to a roomful of professional video game spectators doesn't count as a formal social engagement. Who'd have thunk it?

JoystiqMLG event reveals new Halo 3 multiplayer map: Cold Storage originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

This week for Community Content we're doing something a little different. On top of our regular community contributed content for Halo 3, we're browsing through the most popular Bungie.Net downloads as a second recommendation.

Yes, Community Content has doubled in size! We're giving away double the dose of content. Two maps for the price of one. Well, considering they're free--for the price of zero. So, jump in this week for our community submitted content and for our own Bungie.Net recommendation!

Also, make all checks of $0.00 payable to X3F Towers ... kthxbai.

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JoystiqCommunity Content: 241 Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

This week on Community Content we bring you a giant space ship in the sky! Again. While it might sound like the same thing, it's considerably different. In OberionTheGreat an attacking crew begins with normal weapons and a few extra vehicles and must infiltrate the docked ship in order to capture their flag and score one for the people of the planet.

Add to this a barrage of fusion cores (which I kept calling coils in the video, cuz I'm awesome) and a few hidden surprises and this one could turn out to be another icy trip into a space siege. Check it out and make sure to email your suggestions to COMCON [at] xbox360fanboy [dot] com.

Music: "Ketamine" by Get Back Loretta

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JoystiqCommunity Content: Docking Station Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 May 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiecomconcommunity-contenthalohalo3x3f-tvFri, 30 May 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Would You Rather ... Shipping Now Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/28/would-you-rather-shipping-now-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/28/would-you-rather-shipping-now-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/28/would-you-rather-shipping-now-edition/#comments
In our continuing effort to bring you fresh and interesting content, X3F presents Would You Rather ... a weekly feature that asks you the hard questions. The point? If you had to choose one or the other, which would you go for?

This week in Would You Rather we're taking a look back at Microsoft Game Studios' 2008 Yearbook and wishing for a miracle. For a miracle to come. While the lineup looks rad, we're upset at the lack of info (or date!) for Alan Wake and Peter Jackson's mysterious Halo project.

So we got to thinking, if you had to pick one of them to hit store shelves this year which would you choose? The brand new IP from Remedy, Alan Wake or the "revolutionary" Peter Jackson Halo game?


Feel free to share the reasons for your vote in the comments. We'll share the results of the poll during the next edition of Would You Rather ... which hits X3F every Wednesday.

Last weeks WUR results can be find after the jump ... come in and check it out for free!

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JoystiqWould You Rather ... Shipping Now Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 May 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakebungiehalohalo-3halo3mgsmicrosoft-game-studiospeter-jacksonpeter-jackson-projectremedywould-you-ratherwurWed, 28 May 2008 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Points>Life: Recap Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/27/points-life-recap-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/27/points-life-recap-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/27/points-life-recap-edition/#comments
Each week, X3F tips gamers to the tricks of the trade of Achievement hoarding in Points>Life. Every week a new achievement is unlocked to help you continue your unhealthy obsession with the Xbox 360 meta-game.

This week on Points>Life we're giving you nothing! Well, actually what we're doing is going back and recapping the tips we've given you and added a little postmortem comment. After releasing each feature the X3F Army shared best practices on other methods to obtain similar achievements.

This week we go back to the last eight weeks of tips and tricks, so if you're new to Points>Life ... today is your day!

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JoystiqPoints>Life: Recap Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 May 2008 22:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievement-pointsachievementscall-of-duty-4cod4crackdowngtaivhalf-life-2halo-3halo3ikarugaorange-boxpoints-greater-than-lifepoints-liferainbow-six-vegasrainbow-six-vegas-2team-fortress-2Tue, 27 May 2008 22:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Ancient picture possible first glimpse into Halo 3's Purple Reign]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/ancient-picture-possible-first-glimpse-into-halo-3s-purple-reig/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/ancient-picture-possible-first-glimpse-into-halo-3s-purple-reig/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/ancient-picture-possible-first-glimpse-into-halo-3s-purple-reig/#comments
Plugging Halo 3 Purple Reign into your favorite search engine will link you to almost every major message board ignited by the discovery of an image used in a NY Times article from October 2007. Halo fanatics are adamant that the image (above) is the first real look at the upcoming Halo 3 map, Purple Reign.

Based on the description from Bungie on the recently delayed map this image could be a section from Purple Reign. Skeptical message board users claim the image could be a stock photo from Bungie's Halo 2 Midship days, pre-destruction photos of the Cortana level or even shots from the High Charity section of Halo 2's campaign mode. One commenter is sure he heard former community lead Frank O'Connor and Luke Smith talk about this image claiming it wasn't the new map but we couldn't find a source to validate that point.

Be it Purple Reign or not one thing is certain, gamers are still itching for more Halo action. The official description of Purple Reign, which adds weight to this image being true, after the jump.

[Thanks, oriol]

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JoystiqAncient picture possible first glimpse into Halo 3's Purple Reign originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 May 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiedlcdownloadable-contenthalohalo-3halo3mapsxbox-live-marketplaceMon, 26 May 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Community Content: Sky High Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/23/community-content-sky-high-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/23/community-content-sky-high-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/23/community-content-sky-high-edition/#comments
Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

This week Community Content brings you a floating ship, an arsenal of weapons and a the most clausterpobic area ever found on Avalanche. In The Falcon, two teams face off where one controls the flag found in the ship suspended in the air while the other attempts to make their way inside to capture the cloth.

Adding multiple weapons and nearly every type of vehicle, The Falcon is a map that will have your adrenaline pumping while waiting for the next round to begin.

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JoystiqCommunity Content: Sky High Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 May 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiecommunity-contenthalo3x3f-tvFri, 23 May 2008 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Frank O'Connor leaves Bungie for more Halos]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/frank-oconnor-leaves-bungie-for-more-halos/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/frank-oconnor-leaves-bungie-for-more-halos/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/frank-oconnor-leaves-bungie-for-more-halos/#comments
For Bungie fans one name has been synonymous with a Halo branded encyclopedia of knowledge and human complaint cushion. Frank O'Connor, content manager at Bungie Studios, has announced he is leaving his position and heading to Microsoft in order to work more closely on the Halo franchise.

In his final weekly update, Frankie thanks fans for their continued support and for not following up on various death threats made throughout the years. We'd like to believe that's a joke, but we're sure it isn't.

Frankie left fans with something they've grown to expect from Bungie's public face, a tease for the future. "I was busy working on a story for one of our next games, an experience that is destined to surprise, amaze and entertain like nothing we've ever made before." We know every Bungie fan is holding their breath for the next morsel of info that drops and can't wait to see what Bungie has in store for the future.

Take care Frankie, and don't be a stranger.

[via Joystiq]

JoystiqFrank O'Connor leaves Bungie for more Halos originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 May 2008 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiefrank-o-connorhalo3microsoft-game-studiosFri, 16 May 2008 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Community Content: Back at Blackout Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/community-content-back-at-blackout-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/community-content-back-at-blackout-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/community-content-back-at-blackout-edition/#comments
Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

This week in Community Content we bring you a subtle change to Blackout. Blackout is supposed to represent isolation from the outside world. Fighting for survival on a floating oil rig, you must fend off your foes and achieve the maximum body count to come out on top. This week's content, Juicy Blackdome, changes the map on its head by removing the majority of the maps power weapons and creating a new perch for players to "rain down" the doom.

Due to technical difficulties, no video walkthrough for this weeks content is provided. Apologizes!

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JoystiqCommunity Content: Back at Blackout Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 May 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiecommunity-contenthalo3Fri, 16 May 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Community Content Recap]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/community-content-recap/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/community-content-recap/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/community-content-recap/#comments
Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

Ordinarily at this time of day you'd be shaking your head at lame machinima and commenting on the latest entry into our weekly Halo 3-centric feature, Community Content. This week is slightly different.

After unleashing user-generated content for nearly four months we thought now would be a good time to recap all the content we've ever recommended in our weekly Community Content feature.

Missed a few weeks? Looking to spice up that copy of Halo 3 you still hold onto for dear life? Check out our super-list of Community Content after the break!

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JoystiqCommunity Content Recap originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 May 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

This week in Community Content we bring your an Avalanche map variant that adds a touch more of Sidewinder into the mix. Cottonball is vehicular mayhem at its best with twice as many rides equaling twice as much carnage for Big Team or Objective based gametypes.

Perfect for Capture the Flag, Assault or a high scoring Team Deathmatch, Cottonball is a minimalist approach to Community Content is a whole lot of fun to play. Check it out!

Music: "Foreplay of War" by Critical Mood

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JoystiqCommunity Content: Snowed In Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 May 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiecommunity-contenthalo3x3f-tvSat, 03 May 2008 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo 3 celebrates Cinco de Mayo with double XP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/halo-3-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/halo-3-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/halo-3-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-double-xp/#commentsFiled under: ,


Everyone knows that Cinco de Mayo celebrates when Mexican Spartan forces destroyed a batch of French Covenant troops in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. So it seems only fitting that the bravery and sacrifice of those armored soldiers be honored with a Halo 3 Double XP weekend (which has already kicked off) and a new playlist for Fiesta (which spawns players with random weapons) called "Cinco de Mayo."

Two words of warning before you begin jamming cervezas and the right trigger: 1. Everyone can get double XP but you need the Heroic and Legendary map packs to play in "Cinco de Mayo." 2. The party only lasts until Tuesday, with the fiesta becomes a siesta.

JoystiqHalo 3 celebrates Cinco de Mayo with double XP originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 May 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A day after showcasing some nice Halo 3 screenshot art we got word of a contest on Maximum Fear that asked gamers to get creative with Halo 3's Forge mode. Halo 3 player Hahka submitted the winning piece, as shown above, and took home a $25 Bungie Store gift card.

Some of the other entries included a shockingly realistic portrait of Bungie's Frank O'Connor and a disturbing recreation of Michael Jackson's mug. Oh, so that's how his doctors figure out how to resculpt his face everytime! Makes sense.

[Thanks David and Nathan]

JoystiqHalo 3 Forge mode art attack! originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artbungieforgehalo3Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Halotography: An artistic look at Halo 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/halotography-an-artistic-look-at-halo-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/halotography-an-artistic-look-at-halo-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/halotography-an-artistic-look-at-halo-3/#comments
One of our loyal X3F tipsters shot us a link to an amazing, beautifully artistic, Halo 3 screenshot gallery from Flickr user Joshuadamon. The Halotography set is JD's perspective on the Halo universe using the popular screenshot feature provided in the best-selling Xbox 360 exclusive.

Some shots, like the one above titled Chicken!, showcase perfect moments in the game, while others are so stunning you'd forget you were looking at in game screens.

Thumbs up to Joshua Damon for his beautiful work and to everyone else who gets creative with their copy of Halo 3!

[Thanks, Conner]

JoystiqHalotography: An artistic look at Halo 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

This week's Community Content is an Infection gametype on a variant of Ghost Town. In Dead City, human players must survive for five minutes as they wait for emergency evacuation from a contaminated village. Utilizing two bases connected by a barricaded catwalk, humans have few weapons at their disposal as they fight to stay alive.

Dead City is unique because it utilizes a day and night cycle. Using the newly added filters in Halo 3, the map changes from Day to dusk to dawn. As it gets more and more difficult to see the tension to survive the winding clock rises. Check out Dead City today!

Music: "Drowning Not Waving" by Armitage Shanks

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JoystiqCommunity Content: City of the Dead Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

A few technical issues forced us to release this week's Community Content a few days late, but we're such big fans of this week's map that we think it'll be worth the wait!

This week in Community Content we bring you a new take on Rat's Nest. A closed off interior lined with vehicles, strategic equipment placements and a single territory that gives the controlling team dibs on the lone tank makes this version of Rat's Nest into something fierce. Made for almost any gametype, the map called Rodent's Abode is as fun as it is dangerous. And by that we mean lots.

Music: "Only Mystery Ambiguso" by Parlour Steps

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JoystiqCommunity Content: Smells Like a Rat Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiecommunity-contenthalo3x3f-tvSun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Are you buying the Halo 3 Legendary map pack?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/are-you-buying-the-halo-3-legendary-map-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/are-you-buying-the-halo-3-legendary-map-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/are-you-buying-the-halo-3-legendary-map-pack/#commentsFiled under: ,

In case you didn't mark your Cortana swimsuit calendar, we wanted to remind you that today, April 15, marks the release of the "Legendary Map Pack" for Halo 3. For 800 points ($10) you can pick up Ghost Town, Blackout (a remake of Halo 2's Lockout) and Avalanche, a new take on Halo: CE map Sidewinder.

When the Heroic map pack went free (as we presume Legendary will at some point) there was actually a mini-renaissance of Halo 3 around the Joystiq offices. Now, that doesn't mean we're going to drop 10 bucks for one fresh map and two remakes, but we are looking forward to the Legendary pack going free. We are curious though: Are you playing enough Halo 3 to justify the purchase? Or will you be waiting?

Gallery: Halo 3 DLC: Legendary Map Pack

JoystiqAre you buying the Halo 3 Legendary map pack? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Each week, X3F showcases the best in Halo 3 downloads with Community Content. To find out how to set up your Bungie.net account, click here. Submit your own ideas at: comcon [AT] xbox360fanboy [DOT] com

This week brings us paintballin' action so sweet even Greg Hastings is sure to pop in his copy of Halo 3. This one shot, one kill variant, coupled with the Foundry based map make it as stressful and enjoyable as actually being beaned in the head with a paint pellet without all the fuss of running around and actually getting beaned in the head with a paint pellet.

It's pretty much a win-win situation if you ask us!

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JoystiqCommunity Content: Painted Into a Corner Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At the MI6 marketing conference in San Francisco, GameDaily reports on how Halo 3's marketing molded the image of Master Chief. Jerret West, global group product manager at Microsoft, explains they didn't want to portray Master Chief "as a reckless American cowboy." They needed him to be accepted as a savior of humanity and integrate Halo into pop culture. West notes the team had pop culture benchmarks like making the cover of Time or Wired, and worked with numerous other companies to push marketing ideas.

Chris Lee, a product manager from Microsoft, points out that Halo didn't have an awareness problem, it had a perception problem for being too hardcore. Looks like the team's efforts to make the Master Chief mainstream worked out. Halo 3 ended up becoming one of the best selling games last year.

JoystiqHalo 3 marketing designed to not make Master Chief a 'reckless American cowboy' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiehalohalo-3halo3master-chiefmasterchiefmi6microsoftFri, 11 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Announcement: April Community Content hits Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/announcement-april-community-content-hits-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/announcement-april-community-content-hits-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/announcement-april-community-content-hits-friday/#commentsFor the past few weeks we've brought you fresh content for Halo 3 from your fellow readers in our weekly Thursday feature, Community Content. Today we want to announce that Community Content will be moving to a new home on Friday for the remainder of April.

By moving the feature we hope to open up new opportunities for X3F LIVE events with content that would be fresh in every ones mind. So, this Friday stay tuned for yet another go at Community Content.

JoystiqAnnouncement: April Community Content hits Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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