Podtacular 696: Red Rings of Flighting

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Dust Storm

MCC Flighting has hit several delays and Postums has generously provided an in-depth look at how Halo Insider flighting works and the different stages in flight testing. Unfortunately, until some game breaking bugs are resolved, it will be quite some time before we see the Fire-Flight hit the Halo Insiders. More actors and actresses are announced for the upcoming Halo TV show and we recap Dust Storm’s trip to HOD Chicago and the latest Community Spotlight and Update.

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Podtacular 695: The Other Cortana

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Dust Storm

Maybe we’re getting rusty or 343’s adding some I Love Bees level puzzles to their Halo Infinite promotions, but a new discovery has the community in wonder and speculation. An audio file hidden behind a QR code was cleverly discovered by @Xepyal and opens up some pretty interesting possibilities. In addition, we get the latest scoop on MCC flighting and discuss the latest community update.

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Halo: Outpost Discovery – Forging Worlds – Philadelphia 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Dust Storm

Since Halo 3, Forge has enabled the Halo community to create incredible experiences that have played an integral part in the Halo FPS experience. In this panel, you’ll learn about the history of Forge as it has evolved over time, the impact it has made in every-day multiplayer matchmaking & custom games, and the relationships Forge fosters between the community and developers. See live demonstrations of core Forge concepts and tactics along with the opportunity to ask notable Forge Cartographers questions about their methodologies and creations.

Panelists: Dust Storm (Podtacular); I Crush All, Foge & The 0mnicron (ForgeHub)

Recorded: 1300 EDT; Sunday, July 21st, 2019

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Halo: Outpost Discovery – Their Worlds, Our Stories: A Halo Machinima Discussion – Philadelphia 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Dust Storm

Since the very first Halo, we have been creating our own stories and experiences within the games. From the original Warthog Jump to the ongoing Red vs. Blue, Halo Machinima has enabled us to put our mark in the Halo experience and share our passion for story telling with the community. Learn how we make Machinima and the effort it takes to coordinate an internet-based production crew to bring our stories to life.

Panelists: Dust Storm (Podtacular); Mark Plaza (Sentinel Media); ThaGreatIsaiah

Recorded: 1000 EDT; Sunday, July 21st, 2019

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Halo: Outpost Discovery – Let’s Talk About Halo! – Philadelphia 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Dust Storm

We love talking about Halo and the many different corners of the Halo community! Discover existing podcasts and talk shows run by Halo fans covering official news, competitive play, lore and universe, and the community!

Panelists: Dust Storm (Podtacular); Shadow, Silver & Rick (Halo Conversationalist); Tetra (Podcast Evolved); Fuchs (Forward Unto Dawn); TheJrAce (Drunken Halo); Daddy Trax (Gaming Under Fire)

Recorded: 1000 EDT; Saturday, July 20th, 2019

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Halo: Outpost Discovery – The Foundations and Pillars of the Halo Community – Philadelphia 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Dust Storm

The halo community would not exist if it were not for some of the earliest community foundations established back in the Bungie era of Halo. Since the beginning of the Halo franchise, that community has grown and evolved into many different varieties and diversities of interest matching Halo’s constant growth in experiences and universe. Get an inside perspective from community influencers who have experienced the growth of the greater halo community and more importantly, how the community and now 343 Industries have a mutual support structure that makes the community continue to thrive.

Panelists: Dust Storm (Podtacular); Fuchs (Forward Unto Dawn); Arma (405th); HaloFanForLife; Silver (Halo Completionist)

Recorded: 1400 EDT; Friday, July 19th, 2019

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Podtacular 694: Banter Wagon

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Dust Storm

Returning from Outpost Discovery in Philadelphia, Dust Storm fills us in on the latest changes to make the traveling experience even that much better for Halo fans. There’s lots of positive changes made, but still room to grow. With the latest community update delayed, we’re left with just a bit of Halo banter and an update on the state of Godzilla T’s computer situation. Also, the community voted to read Envoy next, so brush up on some lore and get ready to talk more Halo.

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