Next month will be a good month. And then we have E3 like a week or two later, right? I can't wait.
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Next month will be a good month. And then we have E3 like a week or two later, right? I can't wait.
MaximumFlipFlop
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I still gotta put a major dent in my student loans this summer. I'll probably have it built by late summer if I do build one.
Even when it's closed it was easy enough to get a ticket. Ways to get a ticket:
- Order with a college/university email as they allow students in
- Order via a friend who works in games retail
- Order through a games site you work for (you can set up a site yourself)
- Become a developer (as above, set up a site saying you're a freelance dev)
User 73706
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Wait, are you from HighImpactHalo?
Latvian Hitman
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I can't help but be a little concerned by the idea of a gaming console being anchored by a Windows OS. I'm envisioning a lot of bricked consoles within a year of launch.
I didn't.
You can call me Microsoft, it's okay. <3 Please do call me.
Anyone mind telling me what the area code for the number is so I can be on the look out?
Hypertrooper
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Need more Palmer in your life? There is a comic coming!
http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/04/halo-initiation-comic/#slideid-55784
Craving more stories in the Halo universe? Dark Horse has you covered.
Although graphic novels and comics set in the Halo series have heretofore been handled by industry giant Marvel, Wired can exclusively reveal today that the next series of books based on Microsoft’s insanely popular Xbox shooters will be produced by Dark Horse. On August 14, it will launch the first issue of a new mini-series called Halo: Initiation.
Brian Reed, the comic writer who adapted the Halo: Fall of Reach novel into comic form in 2010 before joining 343 Industries to write the Halo 4 game, will write the books, with Marco Castiello (Star Wars: Purge) on art. Initiation is the origin story of Sarah Palmer, a character introduced in Halo 4. Although she appeared in the game as a commander of the Spartan forces, she was originally an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper; this series follows her career path.
“After Halo 4 and Spartan Ops, fans wanted to know more about the origins of the Spartan-IV program and Sarah Palmer in particular. So it’s great fun to be able to grant those wishes with a partner like Dark Horse,” Reed said in a statement issued by Dark Horse.
Check out the first glimpse at pages from Initiation above.
Tha Robbertster
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Yep, I'm dying to find out more about Palmer.
Oh ffs
Latvian Hitman
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One of Thurrot's rumors:
"Windows 8 Core. The next Xbox is based on the "Core" (base) version of Windows 8. This suggests a common apps platform or at least one that is similar to that used by Windows 8, and further than Microsoft could open up this platform to enthusiast developers. (That last bit is supposition on my part.)"
This idea doesn't sit well with me. I'm assuming (hoping) we're just talking about a Windows 8 kernel and low-level application layer. If this console is actually running the core version of W8 as it's OS, it's going to be an absolute train wreck.
Hypertrooper
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to be honest after finishing Halo 4, I wanted to know more about her. How did she get the job? and more stuff, but SpOps turned me off. I'd love to see other stories to be told in the Halo universe. I mean, there is tons of stuff to do.
YourExWife
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W8 (all versions) and WP8 already do this. You don't see people's phones or tablets suddenly "bricking" nor do all of their OS's look/run the same. Making a mountain out of less than a molehill.
My comment was more so in relation to you saying that it's going to be a train wreck. Why?
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Palmer? In a universe full of awesome mysterious things, they literally chose the most boring, uninteresting and unwanted thing to write a comic about. Yay. Besides, that 4chan post a while back nailed her origins anyway
Onikaan
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I'd like to see the other Spartan 2's appear at some point in this trilogy.
The Rookie, too.
MaximumFlipFlop
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This is the Origin story I accept as canon.
Probably over qualified. If Spartan Ops is anything to go by, they just grabbed anyone off the street for the program.
I assume that's what the comic is for. They want to make her look cool.
Enter The 36 Chambers
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FUBAR McDangles
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Good. New Comics.
New books are just around the corner, then.
Bring back Fred, Linda, and Kelly plz. And Gray Team. And Black Team.
New books are just around the corner, then.
Bring back Fred, Linda, and Kelly plz. And Gray Team. And Black Team.
oh god how did I forget this, this is so awesomeThis is the Origin story I accept as canon.
probably true!
Still wanted to see the othersno comic in the world could make her look cool.
Hypertrooper
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Why would ONI pick a Spartan II as the leader of their new Super solider army? I mean, Spartan-IIs have a pretty close relationship to Halsey. Furthermore why would you let a Spartan-II lead a whole army of inferior soldiers if you could use them for special operations?
Latvian Hitman
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Because the Windows brand doesn't exactly have a sterling reputation when it comes to making stable, secure operating systems. Now, I'd expect stability on a closed system like a tablet or console to be fine, but from a security standpoint? Let's just say I'm leery.
I may well be, but keep in mind that Windows tablets and phones don't carry the market share to make them targets. A successful game console might draw a lot more attention in the long run.
I'm practically thinking out loud here, and not pretending to be an expert. If you guys think there's nothing to worry about here, then I'll defer to ya'.
User 73706
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Why is she in prime dick riding position?
Also, why is she sitting in the middle of a war zone?
"Well, looks like everyone else was killed. Before I call for evac or report I might as well sit down, relax and wave my guns around a little bit so it looks like I killed them."
Poker Face
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FUBAR McDangles
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Probably the best looking female in Halo saga history.
Palmer>>>>Cortana>>>>>>>>>everyone else
Aren't Spartan Ops pretty important special ops?
EDit: of course you are right with the Halsey part.
EDit2: Why is she never wearing her helmet god damn. Do they have to make sure everyone knows she is a woman? Pretty token.
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Next Halo game is a Palmer spin off.
Halo : Revenge of the Eggheads
Halo : Revenge of the Eggheads
User 73706
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Is that redheaded Marine girl from Halo Legends related to Palmer at all?
MaximumFlipFlop
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"Chief, how about you get that head near these eggs."
Hypertrooper
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Yes. Spartan Ops are pretty important missions I guess. But it does not mean they are the "biggest special operation".
Why should she be related to her? Because of the hair?
GurrenLagannDrillPenisFromEpisode5or6.jpeg
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Hahahaha
bobs...onGaf
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I can't believe a single 'fan of spartan ops' really requested a palmer origins story. I don't browse waypoint but I call bullshit. I would ask if Microsoft/ 343 just make stuff up now but their integrity was already lost due to the 14 day try and buy lol.
I should edit this to make it sound less accusatory - I don't actually care about the comic and I know marketing blurb is always a bit over exaggerated but I hope this isn't the start of a trend of bullshit.
I should edit this to make it sound less accusatory - I don't actually care about the comic and I know marketing blurb is always a bit over exaggerated but I hope this isn't the start of a trend of bullshit.
You know it's coming.
User 73706
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If we get a Chief/Palmer love story I'm out.
"You want to know why they call me Palmer?"
"YOU SHOT MY MOM IN THE SHOULDER, YOU FUCKING LUNATIC"
"Oh, Chief, you poor thing. I can tell you need a woman's touch-"
"Are you even listening to me? My whole family's dead. Halsey, the Spartan-IIs, and now Cortana. I need some time alone."
"I get that, babe. But why don't I show you something a little better than hard light-"
*snaps Palmer's neck*
"You want to know why they call me Palmer?"
"YOU SHOT MY MOM IN THE SHOULDER, YOU FUCKING LUNATIC"
"Oh, Chief, you poor thing. I can tell you need a woman's touch-"
"Are you even listening to me? My whole family's dead. Halsey, the Spartan-IIs, and now Cortana. I need some time alone."
"I get that, babe. But why don't I show you something a little better than hard light-"
*snaps Palmer's neck*
Orochinagis
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why with dual magnums referencing Spartan Ops instead of standart ODST equipment?
Wait, Miranda Keyes is
Halsey's daughter?
FUNKNOWN iXi
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So ODST's haven't been retconned and as expected they're going to make fans love Palmer. Just you watchhh.. If it can happen with Carl on TWD it can happen with Palmer.
And going back to Josh Holmes and Turok: Interesting article with him describing Turok's new direction. Ain't nobody wanted a realistic, gritty Turok... We wanted a game with dinoids, rockets coming out of a raptor's ass and crazy ass weapons! Hopefully one day this injustice can be corrected.
And going back to Josh Holmes and Turok: Interesting article with him describing Turok's new direction. Ain't nobody wanted a realistic, gritty Turok... We wanted a game with dinoids, rockets coming out of a raptor's ass and crazy ass weapons! Hopefully one day this injustice can be corrected.
PS4, if the rumor about the nextbox being $499 is true I'm guessing that Sony will undercut them by $100 at $399. Which isn't a bad price at all for the hardware you'd be getting.
Palmer to be multiplayer announcer for Halo 5 confirmed.
I'm not entirely knowledgeable on the subject, so say it's true, what's the difference between the nextbox's Windows 8 OS which is developed by Microsoft and the OS system already on the Xbox 360 that has had few (if at all) security problems?
EagleBurnn
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Well look on the bright side, the debates on the worst Halo novel will be pretty short.
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