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[GhaleonEB]

On that note, all of today's videos and audio clips are at the top of the OP currently. While I don't put everything we're discussing there I try to put the major news events up, with the new stuff on top.

 

[G17]

Music in the vidoc sounded really good. Think the change will be good because Marty's stuff began to sound repetitive by the time H3 came around. Sounds like the game is in good hands. Again, I would like to see an option for the music to play throughout multiplayer matches for those gamers that want to hear it. It's something that I've seen done in other games that I felt added something significant to the gameplay experience. At least have an option.

Personally Halo 1, 2, and 3 are so different from one another when you look at the soundtracks. But I agree with you about the new direction, I hope Davidge doesn't heed to the words from fans about "keeping the feel of halo". He himself is a fan of Marty's work and he should just do what he feels is right for the Chief.

 

[zlatko]

Edit: Nvm. Even the thread here on GAF got locked down and duder banned for making it. Whoopsies.

 

[El_Chino]

Comic-con or around then probably.

You think we'll have to wait that much longer? I was thinking sometime around E3.

 

[Hypertrooper]

[deleted Link]

Could someone somehow avatarize the main blue in this picture for me? Not sure if whole body would look better than close up to the helmet only. Appreciated if anyone does it, otherwise I'll just ask in the official request thread in off topic.

Could you delete the link please?

On that note, all of today's videos and audio clips are at the top of the OP currently. While I don't put everything we're discussing there I try to put the major news events up, with the new stuff on top.

I do not see the dance video with Hitmonchan and me. Is that a problem on my end?

 

[GhaleonEB]

zlatko: Image grabs from digital subscription media is no different than scans of print media.

 

[zlatko]

Could you delete the link please?

Deleted, but why? There's an offical thread for those new screenies linking to that site here on GAF...

Edit: Oh wow. I just assumed since it was in a thread here on GAF that the pics are okay. Who the fuck made that thread then?

Double Edit: Oh just hunted the thread down and saw it was locked and OP banned. Fudge.

 

[Homeboyd]

Hey TWP, IT'S NOT NARROWS!

(m)

 

[Tashi]

That sample soundtrack really sounds like something that would play in the opening credits as a "Welcome back Chief" ala Snake in the elevator.

Totally thought it had an MGS feel too.

 

[CyReN]

Reddit doing a free FFA tourney this weekend.(MLG rules)

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

I really have to say, I am very impressed with the music sample we have heard thus far. I do hope he has a wide range of sounds like Marty, and can really capture all the elements throughout the game. The only thing I am worried about was in Q&A when he implied Halo 4 did not have a central theme, and it will be up to the fans to find something they like. While Im sure the music will be fantastic, I always love a central theme to attach myself to.

Also, I would love for him to subtly sneak some of Marty's tunes into the soundtrack even if for a few seconds for pure musical sexyness.

Tajeen learned English in like, ten minutes and now speaks FLUENTLY but with chamring Japanese elements.

it really does blow my mind that he didn't know English at all so recently, I never would have guessed.

Anybody see this article on RollingStone yet about Davidge and Halo 4? http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/blogs/gear-up/exclusive-stream-massive-attack-producer-scores-halo-4-20120411

It's also got a pretty good sample of Arrival.

Awesome.

This been posted?
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/11/finding-halo-4-39-s-composer.aspx

Some more awesome.

Most interested in the Assault Carbine, did we get any info on that?

Yeah, it still blows my mind that GI didn't go into more specifics with things, that one particularly.

 

[The Librarian]

GI is going to have news trickling out for the next few weeks won't they? Maybe we'll get articles on the Assault Carbine, DMR, AR, etc., later on.

 

[Tashi]

Gonna hit up Barnes and Noble today to see if they have the GI issue. I would imagine they're everywhere at this point right? Anyone in the US pick up one from newsstands yet?

 

[ElzarTheBam]

GI is going to have news trickling out for the next few weeks won't they? Maybe we'll get articles on the Assault Carbine, DMR, AR, etc., later on.

A whole month apparently.

 

[Butane123]

Hey TWP, IT'S NOT NARROWS!

(m)

ITS NARROWS!!!!

 

[Hypertrooper]

Gonna hit up Barnes and Noble today to see if they have the GI issue. I would imagine they're everywhere at this point right? Anyone in the US pick up one from newsstands yet?

Ehm... GI is a Gamestop-sponsored magazine. I think you will get it only at Gamestop.

 

[GhaleonEB]

I do not see the dance video with Hitmonchan and me. Is that a problem on my end?

A simple oversight, to be amended shortly. So much excitement today (the moose has landed!).

 

[bobs...onGaf]

So am I the only one who finds it odd that GI wasnt even mentioned in the WWU? This was the first big blowout we have had on the game and 343 didnt even acknowledge it? Clarification on some of the details cant come soon enough.

 

[Tashi]

Ehm... GI is a Gamestop-sponsored magazine. I think you will get it only at Gamestop.

I know they're connected but can you really only get them at Gamestop?! How does this magazine survive? Actually, this magazine is extremely popular isn't it?

Mind:boggled

 

[Zeouterlimits]

You think we'll have to wait that much longer? I was thinking sometime around E3.

Why were you thinking that? Was it the case with Reach?

 

[Steelyuhas]

I just realized that I haven't listened to the last sparkcast. What do they talk about?

I know they're connected but can you really only get them at Gamestop?! How does this magazine survive? Actually, this magazine is extremely popular isn't it?

Mind:boggled

Magazines are still popular? (especially one for a digital medium?)

 

[Major Williams]

In LOVE with the new music and the direction it is headed. Excellent choice 343. Excellent choice.

<3,
a music fanatic.

 

[lybertyboy]

ITS NARROWS!!!!

Your Mom is Narrows.

 

[Hypertrooper]

So am I the only one who finds it odd that GI wasnt even mentioned in the WWU? This was the first big blowout we have had on the game and 343 didnt even acknowledge it? Clarification on some of the details cant come soon enough.

Why you ask? GameInformer bought exclusive rights to get this information. If 343i tries to clarify these information, they have to mention the information and people see no reason to buy the magazine. That's what GameInformer may think and 343i has to follow this. Even when the screens and the information are available everywhere. [everything is my guess]

 

[ncsuDuncan]

Your Mom is Narrows.

Terrible spawn?

 

[Tashi]

I just realized that I haven't listened to the last sparkcast. What do they talk about?



Magazines are still popular? (especially one for a digital medium?)

Game Informer is. I think it's like top 5 in subs amongst magazines of all genres. I remember reading some shit about that somewhere.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

So am I the only one who finds it odd that GI wasnt even mentioned in the WWU? This was the first big blowout we have had on the game and 343 didnt even acknowledge it? Clarification on some of the details cant come soon enough.

Either rushed out to match the announcement or knowing not to mix message. I'm surprised there wasn't another foot note along the line of "Hey, make sure to check out GI for more H4 coverage!"

 

[Falagard]

Game Informer is. I think it's like top 5 in subs amongst magazines of all genres. I remember reading some shit about that somewhere.

In 2010 it was number 7, so yeah. Not bad.

http://www.vg247.com/2010/11/30/gam...rs-in-2010-circulation-hits-over-4-3-million/

 

[kylej]

Your Mom is Narrows.

Grey, lots of cavities, and filled with dudes?

 

[Steelyuhas]

Game Informer is. I think it's like top 5 in subs amongst magazines of all genres. I remember reading some shit about that somewhere.

Yeah I know it is, I'm just baffled that video game magazines are popular.

They are a terrible way to show the video game medium.

 

[Risen]

Reddit doing a free FFA tourney this weekend.(MLG rules)

You playing in it?

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Why you ask? GameInformer bought exclusive rights to get this information. If 343i tries to clarify these information, they have to mention the information and people see no reason to buy the magazine. That's what GameInformer may think and 343i has to follow this. Even when the screens and the information is available everywhere. [everything is my guess]

I cant wait for that exclusivity period to end so many questions. I mean the fact that they didnt even mention GI, even to advertise it is odd, im veering into weird conspiracy theory zone here but I really hope thats because 343 doesnt quite condone how GI explained the new stuff.

 

[Garrett 2U]

So am I the only one who finds it odd that GI wasnt even mentioned in the WWU? This was the first big blowout we have had on the game and 343 didnt even acknowledge it? Clarification on some of the details cant come soon enough.

I'm guessing Game Informer paid a lot of money for full exclusive rights over Halo news.. and that might even include exclusive from Waypoint too for a bit.
They want to be the #1 source for Halo news this month.
I'm guessing that Waypoint will start talking about the news next week.

 

[Homeboyd]

Your Mom is Narrows.

*Butane searches for his "unleash ninjas" button...*

*Lost*

 

[Falagard]

Your Mom is Narrows.

Likes the mancannons?

 

[Tashi]

Yeah I know it is, I'm just baffled that video game magazines are popular.

They are a terrible way to show the video game medium.

Yea well, that's just like, your opinion man.

 

[Fuchsdh]

Why you ask? GameInformer bought exclusive rights to get this information. If 343i tries to clarify these information, they have to mention the information and people see no reason to buy the magazine. That's what GameInformer may think and 343i has to follow this. Even when the screens and the information is available everywhere. [everything is my guess]

Mmm. Doesn't video games journalism just suck?

 

[The Real Napsta]

Yeah I know it is, I'm just baffled that video game magazines are popular.

They are a terrible way to show the video game medium.

Terrible, but still 2nd best.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Yea well, that's just like, your opinion man.

Is it?

What's the thing you want to see a video game in: You want to see gameplay in hot steamy motion.
What's the thing that a magazine can't do: Show you gameplay in hot steamy motion.

 

[CyReN]

You playing in it?

I am the best FFA player ever.

 

[Garrett 2U]

Happy 3:43pm central time everyone!

EDIT: "(Today, 08:44 PM)" FAILLLLLL

 

[Risen]

I am the best FFA player ever.

So is that a yes?

 

[Franklinator]

Happy 3:43pm central time everyone!

Boomwood
Junior Member
(Today, 03:44 PM)

hahahahaha

 

[CyReN]

So is that a yes?

Yep, you?

 

[El_Chino]

Why were you thinking that? Was it the case with Reach?

Actually it was around this time 2 years ago that the Halo Reach editions were announced.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Happy 3:43pm central time everyone!

EDIT: "(Today, 08:44 PM)" FAILLLLLL

Best Coast will get this.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Actually it was around this time 2 years ago that the Halo Reach editions were announced.

Really? Dayum. I for one am kind of glad they haven't.

 

[The Librarian]

Halo 4 legendary edition includes a cop of a hand-drawn Mister Chief by Frank O'Connor himself.

 

[Garrett 2U]

Halo 4 legendary edition includes a cop of a hand-drawn Mister Chief by Frank O'Connor himself.

I'd easily buy it.
Frankie pleasee draw some Mister Chief's for the bulletins!

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Was thinking about it a few days ago. A statue like the Weta one of the Chief holding Cortana would have made a much better Legendary Edition that the Cat Helmet for Halo 3.