The Fundfax Fairraiser
Posted by: Mister Magoo on 06/23/2009 @ 06:59pm
Yup, I am spreading more news of charity goodwill.
Over at Hawtymcbloggy.com, there has been a recent post of interest. This charity appeal was created when 19 Month old baby, Marissa was diagnosed with infantile spasms. Her stuffed bunny Fairfax travels the world, sharing not only Marissa’s story but also spreading awareness of the serious pediatric epileptic condition that she, and other young children, suffer from.
Approximately eight months ago they pulled together for a community project titled Fairfax ‘n’ the Chief in honor of her father (who is a fellow Halo fanatic). Today, they're proud to announce The Fundfax Fairraiser, a very special fundraising effort that will benefit sweet baby Marissa and those that are helping her through this very difficult fight.
The Fundfax Fairraiser gives you, the passionate gamer, a chance to win some absolutely incredible video game-related prizes. For every $1 you donate, you will receive one virtual raffle ticket that gives you a shot at winning everything from a Kotobukiya Steel Spartan 12” Figure (covered in more Bungie autographs than you could ever begin to count) to an EA Sports Pack to an autographed copy of The Godfather II to one of dozens of games spanning across the various platforms.
So, you are interested in trying to win some cool stuff while helping out a worthy cause? Let’s take a gander at the things you just may find yourself the proud owner of when this is all said and done, and then we’ll get down to the nitty gritty details of it all. Click here to get involved.
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Microsoft Press Conference: ODST - HD Walk Through
Posted by: Bigstack14 on 06/11/2009 @ 12:12am Video removed, Download via the link below
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Halo 3: ODST - Overview
Posted by: Bigstack14 on 06/05/2009 @ 05:38pm
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Halo 3: ODST is one of those games that was largely made as a service to fans of the Halo series. While that may sound like a backhanded compliment, it's not meant that way at all: during the E3 demonstration of the game, it was explained to us that this title is meant to provide players with an experience that not only fleshes out the franchise's story, but also serves to provide players with a new play experience that is exponentially more challenging than previous games in the series.
The game is set to include two discs: a campaign with an original storyline and a multiplayer disc. The multiplayer disc will include all 21 original multiplayer maps and three new ones, On top of this, the campaign disc will also feature the Firefight game mode, which is an unending set of survival matches for up to four players against random waves of Covenant forces. There will be five waves of covenant units per round, and the final wave is known as the "Chieftain Wave" because it pits players against up to four Chieftains. Accordingly, there will be three rounds per Firefight set, and there is no limit to the number of sets one can play: it all depends on how long you can survive, something that is increasingly difficult as more and more "skulls" (game rules that stack the odds against players) are activated.
ODST's story seems pretty compelling, too, as it provides an original viewpoint of events in the Halo trilogy that doesn't include the Master Chief in any way. Taking place between Halo 2 and Halo 3, the story follows a group of four Orbital Drop Shock Troopers who are involved with the battle of New Mombasa. After a spaceslip event occurs, players will have to find their way through the ruined city as the rookie member of the squad. This is made easier with the aid of the Superintendent A.I., which will help players as best as it can by providing directions and the like. During the exploration of the city, players will experience flashbacks that show what happened during the battle while the Rookie was blacked out. The game contains some extra nerd appeal, as Nathan Fillion and Adam Baldwin voice two members of the squad.
The campaign looks like it will provide a great deal more challenge for players, because the ODST characters do not have the same advantages that the Master Chief employs. This time around, health will not automatically regenerate, there isn't a motion sensor to check, and you won't be able to dual-wield firearms. At the same time, the troopers have some unique advantages: Visor Mode will allow players to have increased perception in low-light situations, and their pistols and SMGs are equipped with sound suppressors, allowing for stealthier combat.
Ultimately, it seems like Halo 3: ODST is going to provide those hardcore fans of the series with the game play they love combined with some extra challenge. The game is also going to provide yet another bonus for anyone who adores all thing Halo: anyone who buys ODST will receive access to the beta of Halo Reach. With a release date of September 22.
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HALO Reach !
Posted by: Bigstack14 on 06/02/2009 @ 09:16amThe Next Game in the Halo Series is now announced (who didn't see this coming) HALO REACH is Bungies Next Game. I Currently have the Trailer Uploading so your can download it in the mean time here is the link.
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Play for the children . . . Win RECON!
Posted by: Mister Magoo on 05/31/2009 @ 12:07pmHope Unto Dawn"Gaming for a cause!"
Over at B5D, working behind closed doors deep underground, they have created something for all of you. Along with the help of several of their affiliate groups (Black Water Ops, Hawty McBloggy, A Match Made in Halo, Ready Up Live, and others), B5D is proud to present its first Halo Community wide Tournament. Dubbed, Hope Unto Dawn (HUD), this tournament will consist of Multiple Brackets for you to enter and try your hand at winning some pretty killer prizes. Allow us to give you the break down on the down low of what's up.
If you're not into reading, the guys from RUL made a video for your viewing pleasure you can find the video below.
About Hope Unto Dawn
Basically, this is a charity event for the one and only ChildsPlay, If you aren't familiar with their work we suggest you click your way over to their site and learn a thing or two. .... You learn something new? good!
Enough preaching though, here's the nitty gritty on whats going on. B5D is hosting Hope Unto Dawn (HUD) on its forum site. Everything will take place here so make sure to stick around to be able to have access to the event.
This is a charity event, so you will not be able to get in for free, sorry. The entry fee into a Bracket is $5 (USD) and it will have to be payed to a Paypal account.If you're too young to own your own credit or debt card we suggest you start begging your parents to let you use theirs like right now. This will be a first come first serve on bracket slots, as much as we would love to let all of you compete we simply do not have the time.
Sign ups will open in three days time, to give you a chance to get your teams and acts together. For more detailed info about how to enter, visit the official HUD page.
Bungie has been kind enough to grace us with not one, not 2, 3 or 5 sets of recon but 15! Yes, you read that correctly 15, full sets of this will be awarded to the #1 competitors from each bracket and a few will be awarded by some mysterious unannounced criteria. There's also another surprise waiting for the winners ; ]
Not into recon or already have it? There are other prizes too! These include Bryan Simon "I Wanna be an MLG Pro" CD's, Halo 3 Action Figures, Red vs Blue T shirts and DVD sets, and custom made limited print BUNGLE themed t shirts. if you want to see the official list
please look down about 2 inches on your screen.
Prize Break Down
Free For All
1st. Recon
2nd: Halo Trilogy Sound Track, BUNGLE T
3rd: HUD T, 1600 MS Point Card
Team 4v4
1st: Recon
2nd: RvB T's
3rd: BUNGLE T's
Team Doubles
1st: Recon
2nd: RvB T's, BrySi CD's and Bumper stickers
3rd: BUNGLE T's, HUD T's
BUNGLE PRO (FFA)
1st: Recon
2nd: RvB Series DVD set, McFarlane SECURITY Spartan
3rd: BUNGLE T, HUD T
BUNGLE TEAM
1st: Recon
2nd: Limited Ed. Halo 1 Camouflage Elites, BrySi CD's and Bumper stickers
3rd: BUNGLE T's, [Limited Ed. Halo 2 Brute, McFarlane EOD Spartan, McFarlane Master Chief*]
Obstacle Course
1st: Recon
2nd: BUNGLE T, RvB Series DVD set
3rd: HUD T, Series 4 Halo 1 Rocket Warthog, McFarlane Hunter Action Figure
[*= team members will decide amongst themselves on which action figure they will receive]
[By the way, "T's" are T-Shirts, just incase you were wondering]
Let the flood of fun begin!
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