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Bungie’s newest update talks about the playlist updates, and the DLC maps.
December 11 Update
The December 11 playlist update is well into testing. This playlist is going to include a playlist specifically for the new Heroic DLC maps (so that early adopters can get their fix in), as well as incorporating those maps into the general playlists. In addition, we’re reasonably sure that variety updates to almost all of the playlists will be included. This includes some long requested BR Start variants, wider map selection in the Ranked playlists, and a couple of map variants that we’re going to try in BTB to start with. We’re a little hamstrung on this first update because the studio resources are giving priority to finishing and testing the Heroic DLC maps, but we do have more in mind for December. Hence…
December 18 Update
An extra week buys us some extra testing time. The December 18 update will include the Team Hardcore playlist. I will post some specifics about the composition of this playlist by the end of the week–we’re still playtesting. What I can be pretty sure about is that we’re trying to stay true to Halo 2’s THC playlist, which means nothing crazy, but a solid variety. I fully expect this playlist will be a fixture of our playlists from here on out, so it will refine and improve over time too. In addition, the current plan includes an overhaul for Team Objective. This playlist will henceforth be focused on CTF (both One Flag and Multi Flag variants, as has been frequently requested) and Assault (One Bomb, Multi Bomb, and Neutral Bomb) variants. VIP is out, until we have some time to bang on it and get something we’re happy with.
Source: Bungie.net
Features
- Improved Video Library.
- Improved visuals and descriptions.
- Users can now sort movies and TV Shows in the video library by Title or (Download) Date.
- TV shows can now be grouped by Series .
- Group video and game trailers .
- Art associated with personal video files on a portable device will now be displayed.
- Easier to use media areas and improved metadata .
- Improved source selection for video, picture, and music libraries, making it easier to switch between console/digital camera, computer, portable device or disc.
- New “Suggested Items” link for downloaded movies.
This all happens December 4th.
Source: Team Xbox
Frankie talks about DLC, cleans up confusion, and what’s to come in the future perhaps.
Bungie Update
Bungie has released a new VIDOC for Halo 3..odd.
“Journey’s End, the final Halo 3 ViDOC is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Journey’s End focuses on the story leading up to the events that unfold in Halo 3 — there aren’t any major Halo 3 spoilers in the ViDOC. However, if you haven’t played the Campaign yet or are expecting it as a present for the holiday season, our Marty-esque advice is to unplug from the Internet and not watch the ViDOC until you’ve played the game. We’ll have web versions available shortly.” - lukems/Bungie
Source: Bungie.net
Love Halo? Love Guitar Hero? Well they have been brought together. You can now download the track “Halo Theme MJOLNIR Mix” for free to play on Guitar Hero III!
To mark Xbox Live’s 5th birthday on the fall update of Xbox Live there will be Original Xbox games for download onto your hard drive. This is just what you need to fill up your brand new 120GB hard drive you just got. They will each cost 1200 Microsoft Points or $15. And yes since you are wondering Halo 1 and 2 will be available for download!