bitterbanana over in the Gearbox Software forum has announced the release of a mod for Halo Custom Edition and PC Halo that provides a chase camera (third person view) and adjustable field of vision (FOV). Thanks VerdaFolio.
Dennis Powers writes to tell of us a contest for Halo CE (Custom Edition) video makers being run at HaloMaps, Gearbox, and EPG Servers. First prize is two free months hosting for a 16-player Halo CE server with TeamSpeak, hosted by EPG Servers. Here's how to enter:
Late last month we mentioned a story at HBO about a mod for Doom 3 called Pathways Redux; Brendon Chung's recreation of the look and feel of Bungie's 1993 shooter Pathways into Darkness using the Doom 3 engine. akba has taken the mod for a spin and written a review of Pathways Redux for Rampancy.net.
Earlier this month, Brendon Chung released a mod for Doom 3 called Pathways Redux based on Bungie's 1993 adventure-shooter for the Macintosh, Pathways into Darkness, known widely to Bungie fans as simply PiD. The gameplay was a mix of what eventually became traditional run-and-shoot gameplay, interspersed with text interactions with non player characters-- in this case, dead German soldiers-- that had preceded you into the subterranean depths of a Mayan pyramid on the Yucatan peninsula.
Major Nelson points out a way developed by Samrad to pull your Halo 2 stats from the RSS feed at Bungie.net into Excel for analysis and the making of pretty charts. Editor's Note: The required "import XML" menu item seems to be missing from Excel 2004 on the Mac, so it looks like this procedure requires Windows.
[image:8814 left hspace=5 vspace=5 border=0] Great and rare find over at HBO today-- a bit of news relating to Pathways Into Darkness, the Macintosh adventure shooter that Bungie made before the Marathon series.
Over at MBO, Baak is quoted as saying that Rocket Dorf Fest 5 has been released. This is a plugin for Myth 2 that includes many custom units.
A version of the Zanzibar multiplayer level from Halo 2 has been released for Halo Custom Edition by the H2 Modding Team; Verdafolio has reviewed it.
[image:8567 left hspace=5 vspace=5 border=0] XLNC has put together another collection of excellent HUDless screenshots from PC Halo, proving that even with less than a week to go before the release of the sequel, fans are still getting enjoyment from the first installment. We've created a third gallery for XLNC's screenshots especially for this collection, and here it is: XLNC Series Three.
b>John "JCal" Callaham of HomeLAN Fed has done an interview with Wideload Games founder Alexander "The Man" Seropian about Stubbs the Zombie in "Rebel Without a Pulse". Someone finally asked one of the minds behind Bungie one of the age-old burning questions: Why zombies?
[image:8460 left hspace=5 vspace=5 border=0]Matt Soell of Wideload Games took the time to add a few comments to the release of information last week about Wideload's first game, Stubbs the Zombie in 'Rebel Without a Pulse'. The first addition is that the game is planned for the Xbox, Macs and PCs. Wideload is doing the Xbox version internally, and is working with Aspyr's development teams for the Mac and PC versions.
Could someone please send me the sheet music for any of the halo songs onj piano or marimba, or both? Please, I really want these.
To keep up with the information coming out about Wideload's just-announced title, Stubbs the Zombie in 'Rebel without a Pulse', we've created a few easy links.
ASPYR MEDIA AND WIDELOAD GAMES ANNOUNCE STUBBS THE ZOMBIE in 'REBEL WITHOUT A PULSE' FOR THE XBOX, PC AND MAC
AUSTIN, TX (October 28, 2004) - Aspyr Media, Inc., an entertainment publisher delivering fun in the form of games, music and DVDs, and game developer Wideload Games, Inc. today unearthed their upcoming game, Stubbs the Zombie in "Rebel without a Pulse". Guaranteed to turn some heads, this third-person action game is an original IP by Bungie Studio veterans that uses an updated Haloo engine to deliver a stirring tale of one man's hunger for love, justice...and brains. The game will be a cross-platform release, including Xbox, PC and Mac, and will be published worldwide in summer, 2005.
In this game, players take on the role of the rebel himself n Stubbs, a wisecracking Zombie who takes on an ultra-modern city of the future using nothing but his own carcass and the weapons of his possessed enemies. The gameis tongue-in-cheek humor, innovative combat and strong storyline keep Stubbs the Zombieis gameplay as bizarre and unpredictable as its namesake.
To us nothing has the sweet smell of success like rotting Zombie flesh,i said Alexander Seropian, President of Wideload Games. iWe fell in love with the Stubbs game concept because of the unique player experience and the potential of the main character. We are really enjoying bringing this concept to lifeOe or un-death, as the case may be.i
"Wideload Games is delivering an experience unlike any other. Who else could create a game featuring an undead hero who eats brains, tosses his own innards like cherry bombs, and still makes time for the ladies? Those guys are absolutely nuts and we couldn't be more pleased," said Michael Rogers, president of Aspyr. "Stubbs the Zombie will give gamers a new appreciation for the walking dead."
On his quest, Stubbs lurches his way through numerous large and visually captivating indoor/outdoor environments in and around the gleaming city of Punchbowl, PA, a city built during the Eisenhower administration to show off the ultra-futuristic technology of the 21st century. Stubbsi brain-eating adventure brings him through bustling shopping districts and verdant farmlands to battle mad scientists, rural militiamen and the world's deadliest barbershop quartet. His enemies have shotguns, tanks, and all manner of futuristic weaponry. All Stubbs has is his own rotting corpse, a distinct lack of pain or conscience, and the ability to turn foes into zombie allies.
What begins as one zombieis search for revenge quickly escalates into an all-out war between the living and the dead - but this time it's the zombie fighting for truth, justice and the redemption of true love. Yes, it's a love story too.
As Stubbs, you can: * Play as a Zombie and give thoseunpleasant, violent humans a piece of your mind...by eating theirs * Destroy an entire city built with BungieisHalo Engine * Use Zombie Strength to smash down doors andmaul a wide variety of citizens and armed defenders * Spread Zombie Love by eating the brainsof your enemies and adding them to your own personal zombie horde * Possess unsuspecting humans and use their weaponsagainst their friends * Use Your Body as a Weapon in thedeadliest offense ever: explosive gut grenades, zombie sputum, asevered hand that can crawl through tight spaces and possess the living, ahead that doubles as an unholy bowling ball, and flatulence beyond the kenof mortal men.
Technical features include an enhanced version of Halo's graphic engine with all new pixel shaders, new screen effects for an appropriately cinematic look and feel, and a new AI system for the most keenly intelligent mindless zombies in the history of video games.
Computer and video game fans can check out http://drinkyourfillofthefuture.com/Pressrelease.aspx for Stubbs the Zombie updates and sign up to get more information as it becomes available.
About Aspyr
Aspyr Media, Inc. is a leading entertainment publisher that delivers fun in the form of games, music and DVDs. Founded in 1996, Austin-based Aspyr specializes in delivering to consumers the diverse media content they seek. The company identifies quality entertainment opportunities and leverages them across multiple platforms by tailoring its services to suit the product and consumers interests. Visit Aspyr Media on the web at www.aspyr.com.
About Wideload
Wideload Games was founded in 2003 to make unusual games for unusual people. From their lab in Chicago, the industry veterans on Wideload's creative team strip-mine their own twisted psyches, forging the raw material into games nobody else has made or played before. The studio is focused on developing original games with a small, efficient design team and a roster of independent talent. For more information about Wideload, visit www.wideload.com, or email info@wideload.com.