June 28, 2003

[b.net] Lights. Camera. Action!

Lights. Camera. Action!Lights. Camera. Action!
06/27/03

Part 2 of SketchFactor's ongoing Making of the Halo 2 E3 Demo Talks. Quite a mouthful. This week, Brian talks with Joe Staten, Bungie's director of cinematics, on the creation process behing the demo's breathtaking cutscenes. Tune in for part trois next week.

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June 21, 2003

Pillar of Art contest results

Pillar of Art ContestIt took much longer than expected, practically a month longer, but the first ever traditional art contest sponsored by the mothership, bungie.org is finally over. You can check out the online gallery and gawk at all the fine talent on display.

If you're in New York City July 5th, a Saturday, we're going to be showing the art at a bona-fide gallery! There will be a Halo LAN party afterwards. Checking out the Halo art is free and open to all, but seating for the LAN party will be limited so email me if you'd like to participate.

It's been said a million times, but I gotta say it again... thanks to all those who entered. You guys rock!

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[b.net] Making of the Halo 2 E3 Demo

Making of the Halo 2 E3 DemoMaking of the Halo 2 E3 Demo
06/20/03

SketchFactor talks design with Tyson "Ferrex" Green and Jamie "Flawless Cowboy" Griesemer, who helped create the Halo 2 E3 Demo. Next week, Sin-O-MatiXXX!

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June 18, 2003

[b.net] Caption Contest Winners Announced

Caption Contest Winners AnnouncedCaption Contest Winners Announced
06/17/03

Evil Otto has judged the entries of the Halo 2 UI Contest and announced the winners. The losers, too, see some coverage and ridicule. Head on over for a glimpse into the secrets and wonders that will be hidden within Halo 2's interface. Sometimes I give myself the creeps.

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June 13, 2003

[b.net] Halo 2 E3 Video Unleashed

Halo 2 E3 Video UnleashedHalo 2 E3 Video Unleashed
06/13/03

The official Halo 2 demo movie is finally here! Bungie have worked hard to bring those fans not lucky enough to attend E3 a high quality direct feed of the demo level. Numerous download links are available so if some aren't responding, there's no need to despair.

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June 11, 2003

[b.net] Get tactical, Marines!

Get tactical, Marines!Get tactical, Marines!
06/11/03

Hot on the heels of Brian's FanFest epic, Lorraine reports on the Bungie Gun Guys' trip to Myrtle Beach for some Halo 2 active research. What these guys do in the pursuit of accuracy and detail never ceases to amaze me.

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[b.net] FanFest Flashback - Part 2

Fanfest Flashback - Part 2FanFest Flashback - Part 2
06/10/03

The second and concluding part to Sketchfactor's FanFest recap. A hectic tale of lost boxes, movies, trivia and pizza (presumably of the bad variety) within. So go, reminisce, or find out what joys you missed out on. Then go buy your tickets for next year.

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June 4, 2003

[b.net] FanFest Flashback - Part I

FanFest Flashback - Part IFanFest Flashback - Part I
06/03/03

SketchFactor reminisces on the hard work put into this year's FanFest at E3 and the payoff of its successful execution. Part 1 of 2.

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June 3, 2003

Soapbox: Bungie.Halo.Seven.Blam

June 2003 - "Bungie.Halo.Seven.Blam" by Lorraine R. McLees

Lorraine speaks out on the frightening effects of Bungie's Mind Control Ray™. Se7ens, they're everywhere!

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