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halo energy sword gets real

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Halo Energy Sword Replica

If you’re a Halo fan, at some point you’ve probably wished you could have an actual energy sword to take out your frustrations with. While no such real-world weapon currently exists, here’s the next best thing…

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posted: January 24th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

halo 3 free - bungie leaks deal for new 360 owners

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Halo 3

Earlier today, a post popped up on the Bungie.net website revealing a special deal for new Xbox 360 buyers who upgrade from an original Xbox. According to the post (which has since been removed for some reason), if you buy an Xbox 360 this holiday season, you’ll be able to grab a free copy of their hit game, Halo 3…

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posted: November 18th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

my big halo story of the week

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Master Chief Toilet Seat

Well, I managed to make it through the entire launch week without a single post about Halo 3. Then eBay had to ruin it all for me. I’ve finally managed to find a Halo-related story that wasn’t redundant with the mountain of coverage that’s been out there. So without further ado, I present the Master Chief toilet seat…

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posted: September 29th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

sony edits halo 3 wikipedia entry, slams on graphics

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SCEE Edits Halo 3 Listing

You’ve gotta love this. Apparently some dirty little troll over at SCEE (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe) has been sneaking around over at Wikipedia and edited Microsoft’s Halo 3 entry…

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posted: September 4th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

halo 3 gone gold, on track for sept 25 release date

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Halo 3 Gone Gold

Bungie today confirmed that Halo 3 has gone gold. In other words, the game is done, complete, finito and in the can. After three years of design, development and testing, the latest installment in Microsoft’s FPS juggernaut is ready for the world…

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posted: August 29th, 2007 3 comments author: technabob

life sized master chief on ebay

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Master Chief Lifesize Statue

If you’re looking for a serious conversation piece, check out this 7-foot tall statue of Halo’s Master Chief that someone has for sale over on eBay.

I guess Microsoft made a very limited number of these to promote Halo 2 when it came out. Now you can own your very own.

Hmmm, I wonder what’s inside that giant box?..

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posted: August 28th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

halo 3 co-op mode supports up to 4 players

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Halo 3 Co-op Screenshot

Bungie today confirmed that Halo 3 will not only support online cooperative play, but that it will support up to four simultaneous players in the same game…

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posted: July 31st, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

halo 3 release date confirmed

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halo3_release_date

Microsoft has now confirmed that the anxiously awaited Xbox 360 FPS will make its North American debut on September 25th, 2007. European players should get the game just 24 hours later on September 26th.

In addition, the Halo 3 public beta is less than a day away, and Bungie has already released this guide to whet your appetite…

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posted: May 15th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

halo 3 beta start date official

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Halo 3 Box Art

Bungie.net has revealed the dates for the official Halo 3 Beta test. The Beta will run for just under a month from May 16 through June 6, 2007. Since the Beta will be over in June and the game isn’t expected to be released until September, we’ll be going through at least two months of withdrawal symptoms during the late Summer…

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posted: April 10th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

halo 3 legendary edition comes with a helmet

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Halo 3 Legendary Edition

Halo fanboys unite! It’s been revealed that the upcoming $99 Halo 3 Legendary Edition (due this October) will include a variety of special bonus features, including 3 bonus DVDs with behind-the-scenes footage, hi-resolution cinematics from Halo and Halo 2, Red vs Blue episodes and more. But the big pack-in is the Spartan helmet…

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posted: January 16th, 2007 13 comments author: technabob

early halo 3 gameplay videos

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Halo 3 Preview Iraq Troops

The guys at Bungie gave U.S. troops over in Iraq a special New Year’s treat, and let them try out Halo 3 in a special sneak preview…

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posted: January 1st, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

microsoft announces new halo rts: halo wars

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Halo Wars Cinematic Screenshot

In a surprise announcement from this year’s X06 show in Barcelona, Microsoft revealed a new Halo real time strategy game for the Xbox 360.

Halo Wars is expected to provide us with a unique take on the familiar Halo universe…

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posted: September 27th, 2006 1 comment author: technabob

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