Halo 2 = November 9th
May 10, 2004
From 1stUp, Halo 2 will be released November 9th. Mark your calendars, and prepare for a 1-2% drop in productivity. There will also be a limited-edition version pre-order version: _“Microsoft also confirmed that gamers will be able to pre-order a limited-edition version of the game. The special edition will come packed in a metal box with the game and an extra DVD of new content, including making-of documentaries, DVD-style featurettes on different aspects of the game’s development, commentary from members of the development team, cinematics and characters that wound up on the cutting-room floor, and an art gallery.…more
EA supporting Xbox live!!
May 10, 2004
Wohoo!! Electronic Arts is fully supporting Xbox live!!! Gamespot has the inside scoop. _“This evening at in Los Angeles, two of the biggest names in games–Microsoft and Electronic Arts–announced a new partnership that will fundamentally alter online console gaming.” _ Here are just some of the games planned for Xbox live. Since I’m not a big sports game player (with the exception of hockey), I’m really looking forward to GoldenEye and the Battlefield title.…more
The easiest way to connect your Xbox wirelessly
Sep 17, 2003
The Microsoft Broadband Networking team just released this wireless adapter supports both 802.11b and 802.11g (54 mb). If you’re a newbie to networking, you should also definitely check out the How to Use Your Network section. The cool thing looks like the management interface is the Xbox Dashboard interface…
Red vs Blue PDC Special Edition!!!
Sep 12, 2003
[Keller and I just watched this classic] There is a special Red versus Blue advertisement on GDN. It’s an absolute must see and even includes the timeless Steve Ballmer “Developers, Developers, developers…” clip (he says it 35 times).
Rockets on Prisoner Award
Aug 06, 2003
/. mentions the “Academy Awards of Halo Videos,” the first annual Rockets on Prisoner award, including categories like: Best Movie Best Cinematography Best Screenplay Best Musical Score Best Editing, Sounds, Visual Effects Best Documentary ![](http://www.cobaltnova.com/Statuette.jpg) Red versus Blue among several other great videos are mentioned, check it.…more
Halo, H4x0rs, and the life of a Blogosphere story
Jun 11, 2003
Semi-random stream of consciousness… Halo EricGu turned me onto Red vs. Blue while we were at the speaker lounge at TechEd and I started having uncontrollable fits of laughter in what was a quiet room. They’re making 22 episodes, so make sure to donate to the cause. If you’re a Halo fan this is an absolute must see. It’s a movie filmed entirely inside of Halo with a well written and executed storyline.…more
Home Networking
May 29, 2003
I somehow managed to have both a relaxing and busy Memorial day weekend as my “Mrs.” was in town and she helped me finish unpacking all of my junk. I also finally got around to setting up my wireless network. My apartment complex has a T1 line which residents access through a DSL modem and it only costs $50! Sadly, you can’t host sites, but at least there are tools like Dynamic DNS and No-IP for those of you using DHCP through a Cable modem or DSL.…more