This is a terrible update. I want to kill myself, I'm sure in heaven I can get a copy of Halo 3. It's making me anticipate it so much. I sure hope the High Definition in this game will be amazing, since I just spent a lot of money on a HDTV.

Another great update, Frankie. Makes me want that EGM even more.

best update in a while.

Something so amazingly scary...the final destruction of Earth? With the events of GoOnyx, that seems increasingly feasible, and would sure as hell make me yelp or scream.

Great update! Keep up the hard work Bungie, can't wait for Halo 3!

All below IMHO: I really liked this update for one obvious reason as Pezza has mentioned, less of the *censored*'s. Its a little too frustrating to read when it goes so far to say so little. Also, this has been by far the most read-worthy update since the announcement of Halo 3 itself. I find it more along the lines of someone actually getting to talk about something they deeply enjoy in a context that one gets to fully appreciate. To me it seemed that many other updates were just made to be placeholder, understandibly perhaps. As just another corporate hatin' American, I can't help but feel disappointed to have to hear about my favorite game in a way I can truly appreciate until after so many juicy details have surfaced that Bungie could tell us simultaneously as the magazine's come out, but that's the way it goes. Buy the mags and then they'll talk about it. I am slightly perplexed that it is not possible to publish the photos here on Bnet preemptivly to help cut back on all of the copyright violations that are occuring/will occur to various syndications. Pics are one thing, but the insightful words that accompany those are what make it stand out. For the most part, it says a lot for Frankie's writing abilities in the way he is able to describe the game and it feels almost as if he is sitting right there telling you about it, whereas before it seemed more like a press release full of things we can't know. Yet. Its the kind of thing that doesn't leave so many open spaces that you are literally screaming for more in a frantic sort of way. This is the kind of update that is actually digestible. It seems to really hold you over in interest instead of desire. I can only hope that more updates will be along these lines as this is a fresh loaf into a bread box full of stale crumbs eagerly devoured by ever vigilant mice. I hope this all does not come off as too harsh, as it is not meant to be, but rather my own opinionated review of an awesomely deserving Weekly Update. They made a good decision in picking Frankie for his job. Sometimes, it has to be hard for those that are with video games day in and day out to get to truly understand and realize the perception of a true fan when you are no longer on the sidelines and have become one of the players. He seems to be able to look through the 'binoculars' from the playing field set at a fan's distance quite well. A few others: We are still eagerly waiting on the next podcast. Eagerly. What? No info or statement about that infamous press release supposedly announced by Wingnut? Not even an acknowledgment? Hmm. Anyone who posts 1st/2nd/532nd post-type things be whipped with the famed wet noodle. Literally for once. Honestly the first posts are always the least worth reading and they should be banned for SPAM. Please stop pilfering trivial info tidbits from the Weekly Updates. Its really quite boring. Big things are whats worth talking about this place in time when so little has been revealed.

Thank you, Frankie. That was an enjoyable read.

A very nice update, Frankie! The atmospherics in the game really seem to be coming along nicely.

Nice to see a suggestive update though as most of us have already at least checked out the swedish info (through legal means I assume and if not shame on you) this is somewhat not interesting. Though the way you speak of the scary event in the halo story and the way it is replicated for another to see either is a prescripted event of characters in the normal gameplay or a cutscene occasion in either case I look forward to experiencing the same kind of terror you describe.

"atmospherics and lighting are also used to amazing effect in the single most terrifying Halo moment I ever saw. I literally yelped. Something really, really bad happened in the Campaign story, and something really, really scary ensued. Joe screamed when he saw it. I admit I peed too." I hope they didn't kill Sgt. Johnson lol

FAT!!!

Wow... because of this Update I've decided to buy an Xbox 360 on November 17 (the day PS3 comes out). Water, water, water! I can't wait to see the new water system. That's one graphical improvement that is needed for Halo 3! I would love to hide in the water, but I think that you would need to include a limit on the amount of time the "spartan armor" can be in the water. Yeah...

Just incase anybody is wondering, that "rough sketch", if you call it that, of the MP map he was dreaming of is in fact a real MP map. Although I don't know anything about Halo 3 besides some new weapons and vehicles, I saw some awesome "leaked" screenshots/scans at [url=http://http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/27/halo-3-info-leaked-in-portuguese-from-swedish/] this site [/url] which has a link to [url=http://http://www.xboxportugal.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1161959262&archive] this site [/url]. You're welcome! And apparently there's going to be a big section in [i] Official Xbox Magazine [/i] about this, judging from some other scans I found on that site, although I can't confirm anything. Also, if anybody's wondering, I [u] [b] DO NOT [/u] [/b] know anyone at Bungie.

Best. Update. Ever. This made my day, the great spawn weapon, atmospherics, and freaking grunt bashing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 Awesome.

i also dream of halo3 all the time...good update...better then nothing

well, i liked it, but i think that the pic with mister chief isnt good. mister chief is a camper....it is a legitamate strategy, but no one likes it...and he already knows the map...its just not fair

I've already seen some of the new weapons like the Spartan Anti Armor Laser And the Brute's new Spike weapon also the Mongoose is making an appearance in H3 I know I -blam!- My pants too. A new...well I let you find out the rest will be reveled soon Maybe I should stay quite.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Sebasman Just incase anybody is wondering, that "rough sketch", if you call it that, of the MP map he was dreaming of is in fact a real MP map. Although I don't know anything about Halo 3 besides some new weapons and vehicles, I saw some awesome "leaked" screenshots/scans at [DELETED] which has a link to [DELETED]. You're welcome! And apparently there's going to be a big section in [i] Official Xbox Magazine [/i] about this, judging from some other scans I found on that site, although I can't confirm anything. Also, if anybody's wondering, I [u] [b] DO NOT [/u] [/b] know anyone at Bungie.[/quote] lol, u gonna get blacklisted foo, and if you dont, I wish u were. [quote][b]Posted By:[/b] Recon Number 54 A word of advice and another word of warning. These magazines are copyrighted material and are available to their subscribers and people who purchase the magazine. Scanning images, posting those images, scanning or posting transcriptions of the articles is a violation of the magazine's copyright and ownership of the material. Anyone posting scans or text from these magazines will be permanently blacklisted from this site. No other warnings, no appeals, nothing.[/quote] On a more positive note, awesome update, wish I could get the EGM mag, me needs more LEGAL Halo 3 info goodness. Looking forward to next weeks update! [Edited on 11/3/2006]

This suspsense really is killing me. I'm going to make the Halo 3 MP maps my wallpaper ZOMG

great update frankie ive been a fan of water effects and they are getting so real now that i cant tell the difference oh and one question will the pelican be flyable in halo 3 just curios

Excellent update.

i know this is a late reply... but that update was worth all the secretive info he kept from us before...This update is amazing.. sorry i posted it so late

*titters with joy*

That was a good update, Frankie. Plenty of Bungie and Halo 3 info. We will be pleased.

Its nice to get some halo content. Halo 3 looks like it will be substantially better than the other halo game currently being developed. Sometimes, loyal fans can make a better [b]free[/b] game than a multi billion dollar corporation.

Some cool stuff in the post... I think the assault rifle sounds like we might be starting with a weapon worth something by default... I like it. So even Halo 1 fanatics like some of the adjustments? Sounds cool, I definitely enjoy some Halo 1, even more than H2 lately, can't wait for the trifecta to be complete. If barrels respawn, that might be a little weird. Something to consider is if they're in a position where they will knock a power weapon off the map, causing it not to respawn like what happens on lockout if you shoot/nade the barrels on the top of the snipe tower correctly. Just a thought.... Looking forward to the preview of some MP maps -Cancer