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Coexist wrote into the HBO forum to let everybody know that Gamespy has put up their preview of Halo for the PC online, including a rundown of the multiplayer capabilities. Apparently the game will ship with full Internet multiplayer as well as six new multiplayer maps, some of which will feature pilotable Banshees and Rocket Warthogs. In addition, there are several other improvements-- from faster load and save times to higher resolutions than the Xbox version's 640x480. Editing tools are also planned.

The downside? Well, it seems as if cooperative play might not be supported. I, for one, am hoping that part turns out not to be true-- cooperative is my favorite way to play Halo.

The story also cites that Halo unit sales have passed 3 million units.

SketchFactor has posted to Bungie.net that Bungie's own Halo site, Truth & Reconciliation, has gotten a a major update and a facelift:

The newly revamped Tru7h & Reconciliation site is up and running and to celebrate, we've got some sweet new Halo 2 goodies for ya! Screenshots, concept art, renders and story boards all have something new. And, as an added bonus, Evil Otto has posted the last chapter in his Legendary walkthrough! Check back all throughout next week for more cool stuff during our E3 extravaganza!

There's also a good amount of information about what Bungie will be showing at E3, including demonstrations of Halo 2 and playable versions of PC Halo.

After eight years doing Damage and Spin and donning the Online Asbestos Suit for Bungie, Community Guy and Keeper of the Bungie Way Matt Soell has decided to leave Bungie. Friday, April 25, 2003, was his last day. He wrote about his decision in the HBO forum:

Before the juicy conspiracy theories start, I'd like to state for the record that there's no intrigue or drama behind this decision. No political machinations, no long-simmering rivalries, no epic struggle between the forces of light and dark. My reasons for leaving are pretty mundane. It's just time for me to do something different.

The rest of the community team will be picking up my slack, and they're committed to doing cool stuff for you guys. With any luck, you won't even realize I'm gone.

Working at Bungie is probably the best thing that's happened to me. I've learned a lot and enjoyed myself immensely. I've had the honor of working with some of the most intelligent, creative, fun people on the planet.

Matt will be sorely missed, especially by those longtime members of the community, as well as the administrators of all the fansites he helped out over the years.

Thanks to Louis Wu at HBO who posted the news. There is also an item posted by Gawyn at Subnova.

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