Herd of Cats

I don't use Facebook but...

UPDATED: The website (from which I copied the text below) mysteriously changed to:

One of the codes released by Bungie was WDH8K-DT3XY-RJ7GC-8246P-TT44B, but this will now have been redeemed by a gamer - it's one code per person.

Please notice that they did not mention the change and some people are being flamed over it in the comments section.

If you're playing Halo: Reach and want a flaming helmet then the code you need is WDH8K-DT3XY-RJ7GC-8246P-TT44B. To keep an eye out for more codes, visit Bungie's official Facebook page.

Halo: Reach armour-upgrade code revealed on Facebook

Via Personal Game Reviewer who only asks that we thank him "by convincing Coxxorz to sell me his hat..."

HoC Sandcastle of the Day

Rolly, Guba, and Blackwalt built this architectural masterpiece last Saturday evening.

But who can honestly say they're not going to play this tonight?.

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I like it!

What do you think? Does it work for you?

I had professional help.

With the design I mean. What did you think I meant?

Stop staring at me like that! Stop it!

Don't have a lot of time? Don't worry, the guys at 5 Second Films will help you out!

Technically the movies are 8 seconds (2 seconds for the title, 5 seconds for the clip, 1 for the credits).

Lineup for Halo Reach

I got to the Best Buy on Merivale Road after work just before 11 p.m. No sign of any members of the HoC that I know of. The poll indicated that three of us would be in a line for the midnight release. I figure Coxxorz and Blackwalt would be the most likely to appear (especially since this is the closest store).

I was half right. Coxxorz arrived shortly afterwards.

The Solo Adventures brings us the truth...

You can also watch it in 3D after the break if you have those silly red/green goggles.
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11:00 pm - I'm about number 45 in line, after budding in front Dark Nightowl. So far so good, looks like we'll be getting that energy sword. Look out tomorrow, Blackwalt!

Real gamers just stay home

Yes I am working tomorrow? Why do you ask?

Hey. It's not my fault I have deadlines! Plus I don't get my copy until tomorrow!

Those are my two excuses.

For you HoC crazies that join Coxxorz on his midnight excursion, here is The Last Resistance with:

The Top 7 Excuses Why You Have To Stay Home Tomorrow.

...in Halo multiplayer"

With Halo Reach launching this week I thought it was important to see some of our non-Halo players as well as our previous "disappointments" get some remedial help for Halo Multiplayer.

Halo: A guide to not sucking in multiplayer

The past Halo games have always contained 2 tiers of gamers in its multiplayer; the casual who play it for fun with a group of close friends and the people who take the game ungodly seriously, screaming at the top of their lungs every time they’re killed claiming the game is working against them.

Via N4G.

224 - 223. It only took 37 levels

How long ago did we think that Level 34 was impossible?

Was that really only three days ago?

We were a little surprised to see Level 32 last night as our first two attempts ended badly at Level 12 and Level 13. I would like to say these failed attempts were Graybush's fault. I would like to but I can't.

No online co-op campaign? Does even Zombie Mode make up for this?

Well, yes, probably but it is still a late surprise received after I have already pre-ordered the game.

Not that I can't cancel the pre-order but still.

Call of Duty FAQ confirms single console splitscreen multiplayer but also confirms NO co-op campaign: Call of Duty: Black Ops splitscreen online multiplayer confirmed; no co-op campaign

Who else but from Coxxorz

"No reason."