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[LukeSmith]

Luke Smith - can't play SWAT.

In case you're wondering where your Weekly Update is.

Yeah Frank beat me pretty solidly in SWAT on SecretMap and it was closer on Guardian and but I still lost and then I finished the game on a Killing Frenzy to beat him on Snowbound after the MS PR girl saw the game and said "You suck, Luke" -- which in turn angered me and led to Frank's destruction.

In a game on Guardian earlier in the day, Frank Forged the power ups off the map (he thinks I whore them) and I beat him 25-10 without power-ups. He's good at SWAT because he refuses to take grenades off the map, and they should only be on the map if the settings are 200% health, no shields, so that grenades don't actually kill.

 

[Uno Ill Nino]

Anyone know if the Halo ad campaign has started over at Burger King yet?

 

[dork]

so certain gamestops will have halo in THIS week. im so mad....im going to have to stare at it for 2 weeks.

Spoiler

expect pics of me swimming in them

 

[GhaleonEB]

Anyone know if the Halo ad campaign has started over at Burger King yet?

It starts on the 23rd, according to the announcement PR.

 

[darkressurection]

Yeah Frank beat me pretty solidly in SWAT on SecretMap and it was closer on Guardian and but I still lost and then I finished the game on a Killing Frenzy to beat him on Snowbound after the MS PR girl saw the game and said "You suck, Luke" -- which in turn angered me and led to Frank's destruction.

In a game on Guardian earlier in the day, Frank Forged the power ups off the map (he thinks I whore them) and I beat him 25-10 without power-ups. He's good at SWAT because he refuses to take grenades off the map, and they should only be on the map if the settings are 200% health, no shields, so that grenades don't actually kill.

Was this MS PR girl hot? And by winning did you feel you would have stolen her heart and could have run away together?

 

[The Lamonster]

You guys remember this pic? I think it's still impressive.

:lol notice the Rockethog?

 

[Darkman M]

When will we start seeing Halo 3 commercials?

 

[dork]

When will we start seeing Halo 3 commercials?

It's begun. I know at work we have all the halo 3 stuff up, the moutain dew game fuel commercials, the gamestop pre order commercials

 

[jet1911]

When will we start seeing Halo 3 commercials?

Should not be long... the game is out in two weeks.

 

[The Lamonster]

the game is out in two weeks.

That's a stretch, dude.

 

[voltron]

Official where the fuck is the podcast post... ?

you guys been at review events all week?

 

[Eric WK]

That's a stretch, dude.

Not much of one.

17-18 days.

 

[jet1911]

That's a stretch, dude.

Bah 14 or 18 days... after three years of waiting it's all the same. :lol

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

17 days, 3 hours, 56 minutes, and 11 seconds to be exact.

Just got back from EB and paying my Legendary edition off in full. It will without a doubt be the best $140.71 I have ever spent. Just over two weeks to go now, shit is getting real.

 

[voltron]

Bah 14 or 18 days... after three years of waiting it's all the same. :lol

So says you. Ill take it right now if ya got it?

 

[Tzeentch]

Hmmm ...

Suspicious.

 

[voltron]

17 days, 3 hours, 56 minutes, and 11 seconds to be exact.

Just got back from EB and paying my Legendary edition off in full. It will without a doubt be the best $140.71 I have ever spent. Just over two weeks to go now, shit is getting real.

Did they indicate whether or not theyre sure if the Legendary will be there for the midnight launch? Some reports saying that it will be a couple days later.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Did they indicate whether or not theyre sure if the Legendary will be there for the midnight launch? Some reports saying that it will be a couple days later.

Really? That's the first I have heard of anything like that. The EB guy didn't say anything to suggest that it wouldn't be there day one.

 

[Thermite]

I'm so getting this when it comes out.

 

[The Lamonster]

Really? That's the first I have heard of anything like that. The EB guy didn't say anything to suggest that it wouldn't be there day one.

That would fucking suck. Because I would have to buy the standard one in addition.

 

[Eric WK]

Did they indicate whether or not theyre sure if the Legendary will be there for the midnight launch? Some reports saying that it will be a couple days later.

Why? All of the components for the Legendary Edition have already been manufactured. The factory that made them has literally been tore down.

And Microsoft isn't that stupid. They'll be there at Midnight.

 

[darkressurection]

Suspicious.

:lol :lol :lol :lol

 

[Buttonbasher]

Did they indicate whether or not theyre sure if the Legendary will be there for the midnight launch? Some reports saying that it will be a couple days later.

Where have you heard this. I just preordered and they said they get it the weekend before.

 

[Stinkles]

Really? That's the first I have heard of anything like that. The EB guy didn't say anything to suggest that it wouldn't be there day one.

Same time.

 

[voltron]

Yeah there was some mention of it in this thread a couple pages back. One dude who ordered from Gamestop was told something or other.

Yeah I think we should be fine. Im in Australia anyway and have ordered 2 -- one for fun and one for $$$ on teh Ebay

 

[gray_fox224]

so certain gamestops will have halo in THIS week. im so mad....im going to have to stare at it for 2 weeks.

Spoiler

expect pics of me swimming in them

most likely, I worked at GS when I was in high school and shipments of Halo 2 came in really early. Suffice to say that our manager took a copy home... did not let me though =(

 

[DrBo42]

Wow no podcast this week? *Insert outrage here* Awww man.

 

[voltron]

most likely, I worked at GS when I was in high school and shipments of Halo 2 came in really early. Suffice to say that our manager took a copy home... did not let me though =(

Bastard. You should have outted him to Microsoft -- is that like against the rules for managers to do(even though Im sure they all do it)?

 

[LukeSmith]

Wow no podcast this week? *Insert outrage here* Awww man.

Yeah next one is in June.

 

[Numbers]

Yeah next one is in June.

OH MY GOD MY EARDRUMS WILL COLLAPSE FROM SADNESS

 

[DrBo42]

Yeah next one is in June.

Halo 4 confirmed!

 

[dork]

I won't be taking a copy home, but ill take pictures. And there is no way the legendary edition will be a day late, because everyone would change over to regular edition. I can only imagine how many boxes we are going to have in our backroom.:lol

 

[Router]

Im not much of a figure collector (I have a few batman and Ghost in the Shell things) and am yet to take the plunge on anything HALO based. I will be getting the McFarlaine figures on day one Oh, and that awesome MC from Kotubukiya.


Then I just need some Gears of War figs and I will be more than happy.

 

[Sean]

When is the Bungie store gonna be updated with new products? Or has it been already?

I thought I read that after the Penny Arcade expo there was going to be a bunch of new stuff added there... I notice a redesign but no actual new products.

 

[cashman]

I just pre ordered my copy of halo 3 today

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

I just spent about a month's wage on an HDTV for HALO 3. There's no way I'm coming home at midnight and being told off for blasting it in the loungeroom. Gonna stick this puppy in my bedroom and play till my eyes bleed.

 

[GhaleonEB]

When is the Bungie store gonna be updated with new products? Or has it been already?

I thought I read that after the Penny Arcade expo there was going to be a bunch of new stuff added there... I notice a redesign but no actual new products.

They just added all the new PAX stuff last week.

http://halo.bungie.org/news.html?item=19778

http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=829914

The shirt I picked up at the show.

 

[Darkman M]

Taken straight from eb games.com this is under the legendary version as well as the others.

We pride ourselves on making sure you get the latest games first. Pre-order by September 24 at 11:00 am CST and choose overnight shipping for guaranteed delivery on September 25. If your package doesn’t arrive on the street date we will fully refund your shipping charges…and cry.

Fine print: Void if you are unable to accept delivery. Continental U.S. only. (Aren’t you glad you passed on that Maui beach house?) Not responsible for delays due to incorrect address, payment information, publisher date change, inclement weather or Covenant invasion.


So they definitely should be there midnight in stores.

 

[bounchfx]

does anyone have the unsc bag ?

http://www.bungiestore.com/productcart/pc/catalog/bungie1156_250.jpg

if so how big is it?

I'm on the fence.

 

[MaizeRage25]

Couple questions:

1) Will I be able to walk into the store and get the collector's edition, or should I pre-order it?

2) Is Gamestop/EB still taking pre-orders?

Thanks.

 

[bounchfx]

Couple questions:

1) Will I be able to walk into the store and get the collector's edition, or should I pre-order it?

2) Is Gamestop/EB still taking pre-orders?

Thanks.

1. probably not

2. yes

 

[DrBo42]

does anyone have the unsc bag ?

http://www.bungiestore.com/productcart/pc/catalog/bungie1156_250.jpg

if so how big is it?

I'm on the fence.

Looks like it's in the dangerous "murse" territory. (Man-purse)

 

[MaizeRage25]

1. probably not

2. yes

Thanks, I'll have to stop by on Monday.

 

[Ramirez]

When is the Bungie store gonna be updated with new products? Or has it been already?

I thought I read that after the Penny Arcade expo there was going to be a bunch of new stuff added there... I notice a redesign but no actual new products.

There's a couple new things...

I'd like some more subtle stuff, the shirst with a big MC face on them are lame. More stuff like the Beaver Creek shirt, that was clever.

 

[GhaleonEB]

There's a couple new things...

I'd like some more subtle stuff, the shirst with a big MC face on them are lame. More stuff like the Beaver Creek shirt, that was clever.

I kind of like the more straight-forward stuff, but the MC face one isn't so hot.

Since my post was the last one on the previous page, here's the summary of the PAX stuff that was added last week.

Halo 3 Fuzzy Tee
Duo Tone Master Chief Tee
Master Chief Visor Tee
Ladies Halo 3 Icon Bling Tee
Halo 3 Distressed Cap
Halo 3 Spinner Key Tag
Bottle Opener Key Chain

 

[darkressurection]

Are EB stores still doing Legendary Pre-Orders? I am starting to feel like less of a man now that I may get the special edition.

 

[Darkman M]

Are EB stores still doing Legendary Pre-Orders? I am starting to feel like less of a man now that I may get the special edition.

Online for sure, and you could have it on the 25th, instore most likely sold out.

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=200242

 

[Trasher]

Are EB stores still doing Legendary Pre-Orders? I am starting to feel like less of a man now that I may get the special edition.

I went to my EB last night and they had just reopened their preorders for the legendary.

 

[darkressurection]

I went to my EB last night and they had just reopened their preorders for the legendary.

Good to know, I may be heading to mine this weekend.

 

[Dirtbag]

Alright guys I need some help / input. I'm ready to buy a new 360. I need to know what lot/where to buy the hdmi premiums.
Anyone remember the thread about it. I dont feel like digging anymore.
I want to play halo3 at 100% optimal settings.