The hunt for a specific Easter Egg in Halo 3 began in 2012 when a bungie.net user that goes by the name of "Its A Mirage" asked a question for Bungie's mail sack. The user asked a question to the participating employees of the mail sack regarding Easter Eggs. One of the employees, Jon Cable, replied to the question confirming there are undiscovered Easter Eggs still out there.

"Its A Mirage - Are there any Easter eggs from your past games that surprised you at how quickly they were found or any that surprised you at how long they took to find?"

"Definitely the IWHBYD skull in H3. But you cheated. There is one Easter egg in Halo 3 that I don't think anyone has found - I stumbled across it in code a while back. It only happens on a specific day...so good luck.

Jon Cable"

After seeing that response members from the Bungie/Halo community tried to find the Easter Egg but had no luck tracking it down. In a later mail sack (no link available) another bungie.net user asked a question for the Q&A.

"What is your proudest moment in your time at Bungie?"

"Showing my wife the Easter egg I put in the halo 3 loading screen for her - the one that nobody has found yet.

Adrian Perez"

This time there was a hint to where players may find it, on the loading screen in Halo 3 on a specific date. For two years nobody had found until yesterday when a video was uploaded to Youtube by user "Lord Zedd"

The date when the Easter Egg would appear is December 25th and on the Halo ring in the loading screen had a message along the side of it saying "Happy Birthday Lauren!", Lauren is Adrian Perez's wife. Lord Zedd was able to find it by changing the date while offline on his Xbox to the required date.

So there you have it, the hunt for famous Halo 3 loading screen Easter Egg is now over and can now be added to the long list of Halo 3's discovered Easter Eggs and Halo overall.

Leave your thoughts on this discovery below.

We know Ascension will be among the six graphically upgraded maps as we seen it in the brief Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer demo. Now Frank O'Connor has announced another two other maps of the six that will be getting a new coat of paint and those maps are Lockout and Zanzibar.

Frank O'Connor confirmed this on Neogaf not so long ago.

"Remade H2 faves, with proprietary graphics and a modified version of h2 gameplay. Lockout, Ascension, Zanzi...

OG maps and gameplay completely intact. It's extra content."

Now he didn't fully say the word "Zanzibar" but it's pretty safe to say that he meant to say it, he is most likely just teasing. According to Microsoft/343 Industries we will be getting Halo news everyday over the course of E3 so by the end of the working week we could have all six Halo 2 maps confirmed of a makeover.

What do you think of those two maps being confirmed for a graphics update? What maps would you like to see among the next three?

Source: Neogaf

We know Ascension will be among the six graphically upgraded maps as we seen it in the brief Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer demo. Now Frank O'Connor has announced another two other maps of the six that will be getting a new coat of paint and those maps are Lockout and Zanzibar.

Frank O'Connor confirmed this on Neogaf not so long ago.

"Remade H2 faves, with proprietary graphics and a modified version of h2 gameplay. Lockout, Ascension, Zanzi...

OG maps and gameplay completely intact. It's extra content."

Now he didn't fully say the word "Zanzibar" but it's pretty safe to say that he meant to say it, he is most likely just teasing. According to Microsoft/343 Industries we will be getting Halo news everyday over the course of E3 so by the end of the working week we could have all six Halo 2 maps confirmed of a makeover.

What do you think of those two maps being confirmed for a graphics update? What maps would you like to see among the next three?

Source: Neogaf

Speculations have been running around for a long time if Armor Abilities will be making a return in Halo 5 and in the Halo 5: Guardians teaser trailer at E3 today it said "All new Spartan Abilities", this lead to further assumption that this caption meant Armor Abilities and therefore they will be returning. But Frank O'Connor (aka Stinkles on Neogaf) responded to a concerned user refarding Armor Abilities.

Frank O'connor confirmed that Armor Abilities would not be making a return and that "Spartan Abilities" does not mean Armor Abilities but they are feature like being able to hijack vehicles.

"Not thrilled that armor abilities seem to be making a return."

Frank replies

"They aren't. The wording is confusing but it means. "features". Using h2 as an example, new features would have been dual wielding and boarding."

So Armor Abilities are not making a return in Halo 5: Guardians, could this be the beginning of Halo going back to it's old roots again? Are you happy or unhappy to hear the confirmation of Armor Abilities not making a return?

Source: neogaf.com

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Multiplayer

What do you think of the screenshots with the updated graphics, are you looking forward to picking it up if you are?

To see the all of the images 343 Industries has revealed click on the source link below.

Source: halowaypoint.com

The Master Chief Collection will include Halo CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. The game will be accessed by a master queue that will have all the levels from every campaign unlocked from the very start. There will be specific playlists for playing different levels in a variety of different ways.

The Master Chief Collection's multiplayer will run at 1080p, 60 FPS, on dedicated servers. Every map from Halo CE to Halo 4 will be included. That's over 100 multiplayer maps! Along with 4,000 Gamerscore.

This includes the ability to switch between the original and updated graphics in Halo CE and Halo 2 and will also be the very first time to play Halo CE Online Multiplayer. (On your Xbox Console)

It is also important to note that Halo CE and Halo 2 multiplayer will be the EXACT same as when it first shipped.

The Master Chief Collection will also ship with Halo Nightfall and Halo 5: Guardians beta access.

Watch the video below to see Halo 2 Anniversary Multiplayer and a sneak peek at the Halo 5 beta.

http://youtu.be/jVPjo8uROkw

The Master Chief Collection ships on Xbox One November 11, 2014. What do you think about the Master Chief Collection? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

The Master Chief Collection will include Halo CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. The game will be accessed by a master queue that will have all the levels from every campaign unlocked from the very start. There will be specific playlists for playing different levels in a variety of different ways.

The Master Chief Collection's multiplayer will run at 1080p, 60 FPS, on dedicated servers. Every map from Halo CE to Halo 4 will be included. That's over 100 multiplayer maps! Along with 4,000 Gamerscore.

This includes the ability to switch between the original and updated graphics in Halo CE and Halo 2 and will also be the very first time to play Halo CE Online Multiplayer. (On your Xbox Console)

It is also important to note that Halo CE and Halo 2 multiplayer will be the EXACT same as when it first shipped.

The Master Chief Collection will also ship with Halo Nightfall and Halo 5: Guardians beta access.

Watch the video below to see Halo 2 Anniversary Multiplayer and a sneak peek at the Halo 5 beta.

http://youtu.be/jVPjo8uROkw

The Master Chief Collection ships on Xbox One November 11, 2014. What do you think about the Master Chief Collection? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

After lasts week 'leak' Visceral games has now released a trailer which pretty much confirms all rumours.

The setting is made pretty clear and the Police theme that was rumoured (and was pretty much bound to be true) is now confirmed.

The trailer can be seen down here:

The trailer not only shows what to expect but the release date as well which will be the 21st of October and will be released on the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PC

What surprises me is that last gen is being used in the development and it releases the 21st of October already.

Do you think the game will be held back by this?

Let me know down below!

Thank you for reading!

Source:

http://nl.ign.com/news/9425/battlefield-hardline-e3-trailer-toont-releasedatum

343industries has striked up a multi-year partnership with Astro Gaming.

Astro Gaming creates various forms of video game equipment, most specifically headsets. Details of what type of Halo-related material Astro will be constructing has not yet been released, but we do have an official statement from 343 industries on the deal:

"Today we are announcing a new partnership with ASTRO Gaming! I had the pleasure of wearing nearly every iteration of ASTRO products since the very first Limited Edition A40 headset, so it is with great excitement, and with an ASTRO headset on my head, that I bring you this wonderful news. I know I speak for many when I say that I cannot imagine a better or more organic headset partner for our brand. I'm super pumped about the new products that are on the way, and I am quite glad that we're finally taking our relationship to the next level."

Astro Gaming VP of Marketing, Aron Drayer, said this about the deal:

"Few game franchises have ever pushed the boundaries of our imagination quite like Halo. With its robust online multiplayer features, compelling storyline, incredibly detailed gameplay audio and inspiring musical score -- Halo delivers at every level"

This partnership will bring about numerous new Halo gaming Headsets and accessories, all which will be announced at a latter date.

What do you think of this deal? Are you excited that we'll be getting official Astro Gaming Halo headsets soon? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

This mash-up pack will contain a TON of content out of the Halo universe. Here's the official statement from Xbox Wire:

"The Mash-up pack, expertly crafted by 4J Studios, includes a “Halo”-themed texture set, themed menus and user interface, craftable items and 31 music tracks across the “Halo” franchise. Also available are 40 pixel-perfect character skins depicting beloved “Halo” characters such as the Master Chief, Cortana, Sergeant Johnson, Arbiter and more. For fans looking to fully immerse themselves into the “Halo” universe, the “Halo” Mash-up pack also features pre-made worlds such as Silent Cartographer, Sandtrap, Valhalla, Blackout, Guardian, Blood Gulch and plenty of other well-known Halo vehicles and features."

You can play the trial version or purchase this title for $3.99 Here

Here's a video showcasing this new DLC.

http://youtu.be/IHxOZk7otaM

What do you think of this title? Will you be buying it? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Halo: Escalation has done it's fair share of teasing and confirming new things in the Halo lore and hinting at future events in the newly announced Halo 5: Guardians. This post comes from Dark Horse's publishing website, ComicBookResources.com as today we received another tease as Halo: Escalation #9's cover was released, showcasing the Didact landing a hard blow to Master Chief's helmet and possibly his body armour before or after. The description reads, “In the days following the events of Halo 4, the Master Chief faced one of his greatest challenges . . . the Master Chief from the fires of Halo 4 to the pages of Escalation in “The Next 72 Hours” Part 2!” The price of Escalation #9 is $3.99 USD, launching August 27th with 32 available pages.

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Do you want the Didact to return; what are your theories on this fight between Chief and the Didact and his resurrection? Let me know below, I'll see you next time, thanks for reading! Credits to RC-1262 Scorch for Private Messaging me this article!

The Minecraft Halo Mash-Up Pack seems to be a block-filled redesign of some old fan-favorite worlds, as Halo Waypoint has shown. According to HaloWaypoint.com, in a short blog update, a short number of old favorites and new beauties will be included in the new world. These include the famous Blood Gulch, Lockout (or Blackout from Halo 3), Valhalla, Halo, Sandtrap, and Guardian to name a few of the multi-player ones, with Silent Cartographer and the Cryptum in which the Didact is awakened is also going to be included. 40 character skins will also be included in the pack, letting us play as some of our favorites from the series, on our favorite maps. As well, music and textures have been changed to make for an awesome new Halo experience on Minecraft.

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What do you think of the return to our old favorite locations, are you excited to play on Blood Gulch, Lockout, or any other of the additions? Let me know below, thanks for reading!

Halo is a series well known by a large number of supposed leaks before a Halo game's launch, often revealing key points that would have otherwise been a surprise. Frank O'Connor, Halo's development director, took to NeoGaf.com to speak about leaks and the drastic problems they cause for developers, likely referring to the large number of recent Xbox related leaks and Halo leaks, but speaking about the Industry in general. He said, "Ultimately he [the leaker] is taking or being given information and leaking it, illegally and often erroneously. And he isn't doing it for some noble or worthy reason. He's doing it for attention." He also referred to it's proclamation as a prophecy, saying that it's "just annoying" and not assisting or helpful in any outcome to the developer or player. Frankie also discussed the overall dissatisfaction and worthlessness of leaking, even mentioning termination of employees for such issues, "It's not fun, and for what? So you can have a mildly interesting surprise 8 hours early and lacking context? Or get hyped or disappointed disproportionately? Or get someone fired or someone innocent yelled at?" This could hint at some of the previous Anniversary or Master Chief Collection rumors being completely true, or the opposite as the leaks could cause false hype.

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Do you think this is a ret-con or hint at some previous Halo rumors to go out publicly and make a full speech about leaking? Let me know below, thanks for the read!

So, if you look at the image the main focus of this piece of art is of a group of buildings of some kind of facility, the buildings appear to have been built in a canyon within and around rocky cliffs that seem to be located in a desert landscape, possibly the same world that Master Chief was on in the 2013 E3 trailer, we can also see a person or a humanoid being walking through the grounds of the buildings.

The architecture of the buildings themselves don't seem to be very Human or Forerunner like, so it leaves the question of who built them and what is the purpose of this facility? If you look at the huge rock pillar there seems to be (I could be wrong) a giant sitting or standing against it holding and looking at an object, a weapon perhaps? could that thing be a Guardian if it is in fact a living being or an AI? Is it just a statue?

In the sky there are what appears to be tentacled creatures (or some kind of odd ships?) flying over the cliffs that may leave a burning question to many of what they are. Also in the sky there are two suns that are bearing down on to the world, where this place is a mystery at this point until we get more information further down the road.

So what do you think of this piece of art, where do you think it is set?

Source: Halo Waypoint

As of today the next instalment of the Master Chief's adventure has been confirmed as Halo 5: Guardians! The cover art, in addition to the Master Chief, also shows a mysterious second Spartan whom Josh Holmes later confirmed amid rampant speculation would be a completely new male character. In the announcement, 343 Industries also revealed that there would be even more exciting news about the Halo universe in Microsoft's forthcoming E3 presentation, and strongly implied that we might be seeing another Halo game before the year's end.

This is a really exciting piece of news for all Halo fans, and although it does little to provide concrete information on the future of Halo, there's sure to be plenty of speculation in the coming days and weeks.

Source: Xbox.com

Halo 5: Guardians already has Halo fans pumped and ready for E3 and beyond, and with so much to decipher about the un-turned stones rooted in this news, I've decided to take a different turn and talk about a recent Halo rumor. Engadget.com recently posted an article themselves confirming the collection, with backing that Microsoft themselves said they would release as much Halo as possible. They stated how 3 year titles would not be frequent, and with Sabre Interactive already working on an unannounced title, could it be possible that it's a large collection for Xbox One rather than just Halo 2 Anniversary, as viable as the idea is? The full description also states that, "Our sources say that the set will zero in on Halo's most famous soldier to refresh audience's memories ahead of Halo 5's release, so curiosities like Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach likely won't be a part of the package. " This could be an off-put for some who love ODST and Reach, as well as the ever-forgotten RTS Halo Wars.

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Would you want a Collection of all four of the classics on Xbox One, or do you just want 343i to focus on their core titles? Debate, and be sure to like and comment, thanks for reading!

Halo Waypoint's Twitter tweeted the above photo earlier today along with the caption:

"Yes, this is happening. #XBLA"

Little is know about this other than the screenshot above, but it appears to be a Halo themed Mash Pack- DLC for Minecraft that features music, various re-skinned blocks and items, and character skins.

(Similar to the Mass Effect and Skyrim mash packs previously released.)

From the screenshot above we can see that whatever the content is, it will likely feature UNSC Computer systems, sand bag barriers, a needler, and a Halo ring that spans the sky.

If this is a Halo themed mashup pack, you can expect it to cost about $3.99 USD.

Though little is known at the moment, you can expect to see more on this in the coming weeks, as we look towards what will likely be the first Halo mashup pack for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition.

What do you think of this news? Would you buy a Halo themed mashup pack?

Be sure to leave us your thoughts in the comments section below.

Although we don't have much info on the upcoming Halo title we now do know 343i wants to implement a new modes in the Halo 5 multiplayer.

343i has started hiring for a person who can:

-Implement and execute competetive multiplayer features

-Fine tune the existing multiplayer experience

-Create and implement a brand new multiplayer modes

Now the last one seems highly interesting since even 343i doesn't know what it'll be. Although they would have to give their blessing first.

What kind of modes would you like to see in Halo 5?

"And now for something completely different."

Destiny will have no initial PvP.

Got the game and wanna shoot some other players?

Tough luck, because Bungie has made it so that you'll first need to play a couple of hours before you can blast your opponents to bits.

Now I know this sounds bad but there is logic behind this madness.

In Destiny you will start without a 'super attack' and without this you'd be completely destroyed by opponents who do have this ability.

And who likes getting blown up without defence?

In order to 'unlock' competetive multiplayer you'll first have to complete several missions, get you super attack and find a special weapon.

Only then you'll fully understand how the game works and you'll be on your merry way.

See at as some kind of tutorial.

There hasn't been much info on the competetive multiplayer side of Destiny so far.

Keep an eye out on E3 this year.

Do you like the way Bungie handles this situation?

As always leave answers and comments down below!

Thank you for reading!

Sources:

http://nl.ign.com/news/8945/halo-5-krijgt-nieuwe-multiplayer-modi

http://nl.ign.com/news/8943/destiny-vechten-tegen-andere-spelers-niet-meteen-beschikbaar

Halo: Combat Evolved for the PC and many other games that are hosted by Gamespy are set to be shut down on May 31st. Gamespy issued an announcement on their site confirming that their online servers for all games that they host will soon cease to be in service.

"Effective May 31, 2014, GameSpy will cease providing all hosted services for all games still using GameSpy.

If you have any questions about how this impacts your favorite title please contact the game’s publisher for more information.

Thanks for a great ride! - See more"

This action gamespy has taken will effect hundreds of games and thousands of gamers who use their services as it will all come to an end next month.

After this news broke out many are hoping their Gamespy hosted games will then move to steam in the future.

What do you think about this news, does this effect your gaming life?

Do you play Halo: Combat Evolved on PC?

Source: Gamespy

The Halo TV Series has been under wraps for quite some time, and rumors began circulating as to whether a film might be in production. According to TheWrap.com, we have a separate feature on the way for the Halo franchise. Listed people include the legendary Ridley Scott, Paul Scheuring, and David Zucker, taking on the roles of Executive Producer, Writer, and Assistant to the Executive Producer. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, known well for Battlestar Galactica, is confirmed to direct the feature. This will likely not hit the big screen and remain as a digital or DVD copy at best. Additionally, Microsoft said that this film is, “completely separate from the premium Halo television series executive produced by Steven Spielberg, which is still on track.” as well they stated that the plot would follow a, “surgically-enhanced super soldier who is not Master Chief”.

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With this news, do you think this feature is in good hands? Do you think production of this could affect the main TV series? Let me know below! Credits to FlyingPineapple on DeviantART for the fan-made image.