Signed RvB Freelancer Poster and More

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Dust Storm


Podtacular is holding its first auction for a couple of things that we picked up at Halo Fest last year. I was finally able to get the posters unpacked and get everything else here a month or so ago, but it’s up for grabs now. There is a signed Red vs Blue Freelancer poster, a Halo Legends Cortana poster, and a Halo Fest in the pack. There are two of them up for auction on ebay and they both start at $20.00. Bidding ends on Saturday afternoon and all proceeds go to benefit Child’s Play. You can get one here or here.

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Podtacular 300: 7th Year Anniversary

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Dust Storm

Today marks a very special occasion for us. Seven years ago, Mike Funk (aka foomojive) started this podcast and is the reason we are standing here where we are today. I have had the honor and the privilege to follow in his footsteps and keep Podtacular going, but neither of us would have been able to do so without the support of the staff who have tread the path and the listeners that support the show. Unfortunately, not everyone who has played a special part in the Podtacular history books was able to make it, but they deserve honor none-the-less. We plan on having everyone on at some point in the near future so we can play catch up, but for now, this will have to do:

  • foomojive – Founder and Host
  • Spelchek – Co-host
  • JVB – Co-host and Community Manager
  • Dialpex – Website Administrator and Community Manager
  • CapnKrunk – Website Administrator
  • ChuckieJ – Community Manager
  • Lancelot – Host
  • GLewis – Co-host
  • BrentGamer – Co-host

These individuals have shaped Podtacular into the podcast and community that it is today, and they deserve all of our thanks and gratitude. Join us for this very special episode as we take a look back at our history and look to what the future holds. See you star-side and Keep on Fraggin’ Trucks!

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Podtacular 299.2: Halo 4 Comic Con

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Dust Storm

This past week was Comic Con and we got even more goodies about the game and the fiction. While we haven’t had the time to review every piece of video footage from Comic Con, we want to at least touch on some of the basics. The Special Halo 4 Xbox 360 was announced and showed off at the Campaign and Multiplayer panel. It looks a lot better than the Reach one and I’ve already pre-ordered it. Before Comic Con, we had a massive influx of Behind the Scenes videos and interviews from the set of Forward Unto Dawn. Enjoy

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Podtacular Reaches 7 Years and 300 Episodes

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Dust Storm

For our loyal listeners, they know that there is a significant milestone headed our way, but for those not enlightened, there is something you should know.  Podtacular was started on July 28th, 2005 by our fearless leader, foomojive.  Since then, we’ve recorded over 300 shows in various formats that have risen out of the Podtacular community.  Now, we celebrate our 300th episode for our podcast on the day of our 7th anniversary.  On Saturday, July 28th, 2012, we will be recording this milestone of a podcast live on our Ustream channel for your listening pleasure.  We will be starting at 19:00 Eastern, 16:00 Pacific and going as long as we’re willing to talk and you’re willing to listen.  Former staff of the show and community will be making their appearances to help celebrate this special occasion, and you can make show history by interacting with us during the show.  To recap:

  • Location: Ustream.tv
  • Time: 19:00 EDT. Saturday, July 28th, 2012

We would love for everyone who can make it to come join and chat with us.  Mark your calendars: history is in the making.

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Podtacular Joins Forces with HaloUNITY

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Dust Storm


Podtacular has joined up with HaloUNITY: a website dedicated to bringing together Halo communities of all varieties.  Firestream and Redemption, the brains behind Halo Charts and Halo Challenges has put together the ultimate website where communities can share events and activities with Halo fans around the universe and help bring together everyone in preparation for this year’s biggest game release: Halo 4.  There are approximately 40 communities represented at Unity right now and the site is expected to grow with updates daily.  The future of Halo us upon us and it’s time to rally the forces and unify behind our common cause.

Register today!

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Halo 4 Limited Edition Console

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Dust Storm

“Halo 4” fans can commemorate this year’s biggest blockbuster game with a limited edition console bundle and standalone wireless controller, featuring exclusive downloadable content

Today in front of thousands of “Halo” fans in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con, Microsoft and 343 Industries revealed the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle – the perfect celebration of the return of the Master Chief in “Halo 4.” The limited edition bundle and accessories showcase a never-before-seen unique design inspired by the game and include everything you need to bring the “Halo” mythology right into your living room.

The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle is available for pre-order today and will arrive in stores with the launch of “Halo 4” on Nov. 6, 2012. This must-have bundle contains an exclusive, custom-designed console and two exclusive controllers inspired by the game, a standard edition copy of “Halo 4,” a wired headset, a massive 320GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, and Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive “Halo 4” in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content. The “ring of light” on the console, as well as the Xbox Guide button of the controller will showcase a glowing blue color to match the overall “Halo 4” color scheme.

As the definitive console bundle of 2012, the limited edition console bundle offers an incredible value for fans who want to enjoy the immersive world of “Halo 4.” The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” bundle is available through your favorite retailer while supplies last, priced at $399.99 (U.S. ERP).

In addition to the limited edition console bundle, Microsoft and 343 Industries are releasing a standalone Xbox 360 “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless Controller.  The graphics on this controller will feature the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) emblem on a dark grey translucent body, and will include an Avatar T-shirt as exclusive downloadable content.  The “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless controller will also feature the “Halo 4” glowing blue Xbox Guide button.  This product will be available by Oct. 21, 2012 and is priced at $59.99 (U.S. ERP).

Launching worldwide exclusively on Xbox 360 Nov.6, 2012, “Halo 4” is the next blockbuster installment of the iconic franchise that has shaped entertainment history and defined a generation of gamers. Developed by 343 Industries, “Halo 4” continues the story of the series’ iconic hero the Master Chief as he returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. “Halo 4” takes the series in a bold new direction by delivering its most epic and explorative campaign yet, alongside an emotionally resonant story and a groundbreaking multiplayer offering unlike anything before it – setting the stage for an epic new sci-fi saga.

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Podtacular 299.1: Halo 4 Forge

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Dust Storm

We’re back a little earlier than expected because of some pretty sweet info that came out during RTX. We got our first glimpse of Halo 4 Forge and all of the extra features they were willing to reveal. Many of the things presented are features that will make forging maps that much easier. We have object highlighting, duplication, locking, magnets, and player trait zones to feast our appetites with on the new forge system. There are also three Forge dedicated maps shipping with the game: each with their own texture pallets and styles (here’s hoping to a human and covenant theme). There’s also rumor of a Halo 2 Anniversary edition in the works, but would we really want that? Enjoy

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