Schlagwort: halo

  • This Halo helmet features an adjustable-transparency RGB-backlit visor

    This Halo helmet features an adjustable-transparency RGB-backlit visor

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    The Halo franchise is full of iconic designs, from vehicles like the Warthog to weapons like the Needler. But the armor, such as the Spartan armor worn by Master Chief, is arguably the most recognizable. The helmets are especially cool, and LeMaster Tech put his own unique spin on an ODST-style helmet by adding an adjustable-transparency RGB-backlit visor.

    The ODST helmet that LeMaster Tech used for this project was made by Anthony Andress, AKA “enforce_props,” and it is a solid resin casting. LeMaster Tech’s goal was to make the coolest visor imaginable for that helmet.

    He achieved that using a PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) “smart film” that changes from opaque to transparent when it receives current. That film can be cut to shape without causing any harm. He further enhanced the effect with some RGB LED backlighting, which illuminates the interior of the helmet and helps to make the wearer’s face more visible when the visor is transparent.

    LeMaster Tech used an Arduino Nano board to the control the PDLC film and the NeoPixel individually addressable RGB LEDs. Momentary buttons in a 3D-printed enclosure control the LED lighting color, the lighting effect modes, and the visor transparency. The PDLC needs 20V to become transparent, so LeMaster Tech used a large battery to power that and a step-down converter to power the Arduino and LEDs. 

    The result looks fantastic and this helmet is going back to enforce_props, who will finish turning it into a cosplay masterpiece. 

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNV_GaneIJE?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    The post This Halo helmet features an adjustable-transparency RGB-backlit visor appeared first on Arduino Blog.

    Website: LINK

  • Halo The Series Season 2 Interview: “The Stakes are High – This Is a War Story”

    Halo The Series Season 2 Interview: “The Stakes are High – This Is a War Story”

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    “We have some great new characters,” Wolfkill enthuses. “We have Colonel James Ackerson – who is from [the original series’] canon – played by Joseph Morgan, who’s extraordinary. What’s exciting about bringing Ackerson in is it’s a character we get to see in books and in comics, and has always been sort of a shadowy foil for [Cortana creator Catherine] Halsey… It lets us sort of dig into that in a way that we don’t actually experience in the games.

    “And then we also introduce a character named Corporal Perez, played by Cristina Rodlo – who we see early in Episode One is a Marine – getting back to that Marine perspective and, again, how terrifying it is to see an Elite or Sangheili for the first time and encounter them in battle. There’s, there’s sort of a horror aspect to that.”

    It all adds up to make Season 2 of Halo The Series a very exciting prospect – a storyline that helps push forward an intriguing tale for those already invested in the show, and a new reflection of events from the games already firmly in the hearts of millions of Halo fans. You can start that journey right now by streaming the first two episodes of Season 2 on Paramount+ today, with new episodes coming weekly.

    To celebrate the release of Halo The Series Season 2, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now claim a 30-day trial to Paramount+.

    This interview has been edited for context and clarity. It was conducted by Malik Prince.

    Website: LINK

  • Celebrate The Premiere of Halo Season 2 on Paramount+ with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

    Celebrate The Premiere of Halo Season 2 on Paramount+ with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

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    The second season of the epic hit series Halo will premiere February 8, with two all-new episodes, on Paramount+. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, who are new to Paramount+, can experience all of the action with a 30-day trial to Paramount+ via Perks.* In addition to Halo, viewers can stream A Mountain of Entertainment on the service, including exclusive originals, big movies and more.

    In season two, Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction, the Halo.

    Eligible Ultimate members may claim the 30-day subscription trial through the Perks gallery on their Xbox console, on the Xbox app on Windows PCs or through the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android. Once the Perk is claimed, members will be directed to the Paramount+ site to activate their trial. The Paramount+ app is also available to download and use on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and Windows PCs in select regions.

    *For Game Pass Ultimate members in the U.S.

    Valid for new Paramount+ subscribers only. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get a 30-day free trial when you subscribe to a Paramount+ monthly Essential or Paramount+ with Showtime plan. Claim by 4/7/24. Redeem by 5/10/24 (U.S. only). After trial, your subscription auto-renews and your payment method is charged based on selected plan’s regular price (+tax), as applicable unless canceled. Cancel any time on your account page, effective at the end of bill cycle. No refunds. 18+ T&Cs apply, see pplus.legal/subscription. Only 1 offer per account. Other restrictions may apply.

    For Game Pass Ultimate members in other eligible countries

    Valid for new Paramount+ subscribers only. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get a 30-day free trial when you subscribe to a Paramount+ monthly Standard plan (available in AR, AU, AT, BR, CA, CL, CO, FR, DE, IE, IT, MX, CH, and GB only). Claim by 4/7/24. Redeem by 5/10/24. After trial, your subscription auto-renews and your payment method is charged based on selected plan’s regular price (+tax as applicable), unless canceled. Cancel any time on your account page, effective at end of bill cycle. No refunds. 18+ T&Cs apply, see pplus.legal/subscription. Only 1 offer per account. Other restrictions may apply.

    Website: LINK

  • Phil Spencer Celebrates Xbox’s Place in the World of Entertainment at CCXP23 Brazil

    Phil Spencer Celebrates Xbox’s Place in the World of Entertainment at CCXP23 Brazil

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    It was incredible to join our fans in the celebrations at Comic Con Experience (CCXP23) in Brazil last week. Xbox became part of the largest pop culture event in Latin America for the first time ever, alongside big brands from movies, television series and animations, and helping to show fans how gaming is becoming a part of the entertainment industry as a whole. 

    We sit in the middle of a show that is about TV and movies, and yet we see Halo (TV Show), we see Fallout (TV Show), we see things that come from video games now going into movies.

    Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming

    CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, welcomed the fans at FanFest – in a booth spanning over 1,000 square meters – helping to reveal games news and updates, offering a first glimpse at the Fallout TV show, and much more.  

    “One of the things that is really special to me about CCXP this year is that this was the first time, anywhere, where our booth has our Xbox Games Studios games, our Bethesda games and our Activision Blizzard King games—all in one booth”, said Spencer on the main stage of CCXP. 

    Missed some of these moments? Stick around as we recap everything about Xbox’s presence at CCXP23. 

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    We welcomed 300 of our passionate fans to CCXP, who were greeted by Phil Spencer, Melina Juergens, our Senua actress from the Hellblade series, and Pablo Schreiber, who gave life to the iconic Master Chief in the Halo TV show – and is coming back for season 2. 

    Fallout

    During his panel at CCXP23, Phil Spencer brought up the fact that Fallout 76 is about to receive its next major expansion – Atlantic City – with the first content, Boardwalk Paradise arriving on December 5. He provided players with a sneak peek of what to expect in this new explorable area with new expeditions and enemy groups, casinos and fresh dangers to overcome. 

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    Fallout fans were in for a surprise with the premiere of the teaser trailer for the Fallout live-action TV show, produced in partnership with Amazon Prime. Fans were thrilled to see the first glimpse of the post-apocalyptic Wasteland coming to life on the big screen. Fallout premiers on Amazon Prime on April 12, 2024. 

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    I was blown away (by the Fallout TV Show trailer). I think they have done an awesome job capturing both the brutality of the Fallout universe as well as the humor and kind of melancholy in a special way.

    Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming

    Starfield

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    The epic new RPG from Bethesda Game Studios has been a special game for Xbox in 2023 – and for Phil Spencer. That’s why he was excited to reveal that Starfield now has over 12 million players, taking a place in the top 10 most-played games from Xbox’s studios. 

    Our goal is for Starfield to be a massive hit and for people to continue playing even 12 years later, like Skyrim.

    Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming

    Halo

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    The community has been with us in this journey since launch, and it’s really great to see the state of the game where it is today.

    Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming

    Halo fans were thrilled to receive more updates on Halo Infinite, with Forge Lead Designer, Michael Schorr and Community Director Brian Jarrard sharing further details about the highly anticipated new mode, Firefight: King of the Hill, which arrives as part of a free update on December 5. 

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_x0LVnITTg?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    Elsewhere at the show, Paramount+ revealed the teaser trailer for season 2 of Halo the Series. Watch it below:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfiTJ2JNDco?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    Minecraft

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    Minecraft unveiled the upcoming Jurassic World Adventures DLC, based on the blockbuster movies, much to the delight of the fans present. Brazilian content creator Forever joined Phil Spencer onstage to introduce the Minecraft content and talk about the ever-evolving, community-centric game, saying:

    “I love the Minecraft community that I’ve created and the fact that I can always do something different in the game. Whether I’m playing vanilla or checking out a new content drop, the game is always fresh, always new for me.” 

    Forza Motorsport

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    Forza Motorsport unveiled a special commemorative livery for the fans. The livery can be applied for the Honda NSX car both in Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Motorsport

    Under a Rock 

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    This beautiful open-world survival craft game is coming to Xbox, and we were able to learn more about its mechanics and the world through a wonderful trailer. 

    Sopa

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    Inspired by works from Miyazaki, Coco,and The Little Prince, this emotional narrative adventure about the things we pass along warmed our hearts with a thrilling trailer. Made in Colombia, by StudioBando, it was announced during CCXP23 that the game will be released with Game Pass in 2024.  

    Stumble Guys 

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    With millions of players enjoying Stumble Guys on PC, Xbox players can now join the fun multiplayer knockout battle royale. The beta is already live, and players can race, run, dash and jump through obstacle courses against up to 32 players online. 

    It was incredible to celebrate with our fans at CCXP23, and to take a moment to look back at how they shaped Xbox’s 2023. And, with the new announcements we have made, we want to make sure our fans have something to celebrate well into the future. 

    Website: LINK

  • Xbox One Bundle: vier Halo Spiele inklusive!

    Xbox One Bundle: vier Halo Spiele inklusive!

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    HALO: Die legendäre HALO–Reihe erobert Xbox One.

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    Dieser Frühlingsstart erfreut doppelt: Halo Fans können mit dem Kauf dieses Xbox One Bundles ihren Helden durch die komplette epische Spielreihe(Halo 1 bis 4) auf ihrer Xbox One begleiten, denn Mitte März wird das HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION Bundle erscheinen und im Handel erhältlich sein.

    Das Bundle beinhaltet eine Xbox One mit 500GB, einen Wireless Controller, ein Chat-Headset, ein HDMI Kabel und einen digitalen Download-Code für HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION. Die umfangreiche Sammlung umfasst insgesamt vier Titel: HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED ANNIVERSARY, HALO 2 ANNIVERSARY, HALO 3 und HALO 4 sowie die digitale Live Action Serie HALO: NIGHTFALL von Producer Ridley Scott – alles zusammen zum Preis von € 399,- (UVP).

    HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION bietet 60 Bilder pro Sekunde, insgesamt 45 Kampagnen-Missionen und mehr als 100 Multiplayer- und Spartan-Ops-Karten (inklusive den Original Halo: Combat Evolved Karten). Mit anderen Worten: Stoff für monatelange Unterhaltung, die die Wartezeit auf das im Herbst 2015 erscheinende HALO 5: GUARDIANS, das nächste Abenteuer des Master Chiefs, versüßt!

    Source: XBOX AT Press Release

  • HALO: SPARTAN ASSAULT ab 31. Jänner für Xbox 360 erhältlich

    HALO: SPARTAN ASSAULT ab 31. Jänner für Xbox 360 erhältlich

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    Der Kampf gegen die Covenant erobert neue Schlachtfelder, denn ab 31. Jänner ist HALO: SPARTAN ASSAULT auch für Xbox 360 erhältlich. Über 30 spannende Missionen und ein kooperativer Mehrspielermodus bereiten den Spielern unzählige Stunden Spielfreude. Die Erweiterung Operation Hydra ist zudem eine actionreiche Ergänzung zur Einzelspieler-Kampagne. HALO: SPARTAN ASSAULT steht ab morgen für Xbox 360 um 14,99 Euro zum Download bereit.

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  • Halo: Spartan Assault erscheint im Dezember für Xbox One und Xbox 360

    Halo: Spartan Assault erscheint im Dezember für Xbox One und Xbox 360

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    Mit Spartan Assault kehrt Halo auf die Konsolen zurück: Neue Missionen und Waffen, Online-Koop-Modi und viele weitere Überraschungen warten auf Xbox Fans. Der von 343 Industries und Vanguard Games entwickelte Top-Down-Shooter steht im Dezember für Xbox One und Xbox 360 zum Download bereit.

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    HALO: SPARTAN ASSAULT lässt Spieler in den aus den bisherigen Halo-Teilen bekannten Krieg gegen einen zähen und anspruchsvollen Gegner antreten – die Flood. In über 30 Missionen nehmen es die Spartans mit Grunts und anderen Aliens auf und zeigen ihnen mit einem erweiterten Arsenal an Waffen ihre Grenzen². Im Umfang enthalten ist das Erweiterungsset „Operation Hydra“ mit neuen Missionen und Aufträgen.

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    HALO: SPARTAN ASSAULT erscheint im Dezember im Xbox Games Store als digitaler Download.

     

    1Halo: Spartan Assault ist auch für Windows PCs, Tablets und Windows Phone 8 Geräte erhältlich. Alle Versionen werden separat verkauft; je nach Gerät können sich die verfügbaren Features unterscheiden. Multiplayer zwischen Xbox One und Xbox 360 wird nicht unterstützt.

    2 Online-Multiplayer erfordert eine Xbox Live Goldmitgliedschaft (wird separat verkauft).

     

    Official Source: XBOX AT Press Release

  • Video Shows Futuristic Halo-Inspired US Army Helmet, Complete With Heads Up Display

    Video Shows Futuristic Halo-Inspired US Army Helmet, Complete With Heads Up Display

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    More than just a simple helmet, the Halow-inspired „Helmet Electronics and Display System-Upgradeable Protection“ is a futuristic modular variation of the current head gear that comes complete with face-protective 9mm plating and Heads Up Display powered by an Android phone

     

    Created after a four year research program at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, it will provide with much better protection and useful features than the current models.

    And it looks so cool too – although not as awesome and scary as the demon helmet.

    Official Source:  http://www.military.com/video/forces/army/ausa-helmet-of-the-future/2761973934001/

  • Verlockend​e Xbox 360 Paket-Ange​bote mit FIFA 14, HALO 4, TOMB RAIDER und KINECT SPPORTS: SEASON 2 kommen in den Handel

    Verlockend​e Xbox 360 Paket-Ange​bote mit FIFA 14, HALO 4, TOMB RAIDER und KINECT SPPORTS: SEASON 2 kommen in den Handel

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    Bunt wie der Herbst sind die neuen Xbox 360 Konsolen-Angebote:

    Am 26. September ist Anpfiff für das Xbox 360 250GB Paket inkl. FIFA 14!

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    Mit bunten Blättern und frischer Herbstluft zieht eine neue Jahreszeit ins Land. Während es draußen regnet und die Temperaturen sinken, bietet Xbox 360 mit seinem umfangreichen Angebot die perfekte Unterhaltung. Mit den neuen Xbox 360-Vorteilspaketen – die demnächst zu einem UVP ab 249 Euro im Handel bereit stehen und sowohl Konsole als auch Spiele umfassen – wird der Einstieg in die abwechslungsreiche Spielewelt leicht gemacht. Egal ob man sich als Spieler mehr für Fußball, Action oder Gestensteuerung begeistert – oder alles zugleich, mit den Angeboten von Xbox 360 kommt jeder auf seine Kosten! Nebenbei auch eine gute Inspiration für so manche Wunschliste, wenn Weihnachten näher rückt.

     

    Drei Pakete wurden geschnürt, um die Herzen der Spieler höher schlagen zu lassen. Sowohl das heiß begehrte Fußballspiel FIFA 14, als auch die überaus erfolgreichen Action-Titel HALO 4 und TOMB RAIDER sind vertreten. Familienfreundlich gestaltet sich das Kinect-Paket mit KINECT ADVENTURES und KINECT SPORTS: SEASON 2.

     

    Xbox 360 Konsole mit 250GB Festplatte inkl. FIFA 14

    Dieses Paket umfasst neben der Xbox 360 Konsole im brandneuen Formfaktor, einem kabellosen Controller und einer 250GB großen Festplatte auch das überaus beliebte Fußballspiel EA SPORTS FIFA 14. In FIFA 14 erlebt der Spieler kompletten Fußball und die Faszination großartiger Tore. Das Spiel entwickelt das preisgekrönte Gameplay innovativ weiter, so dass das Spielen noch authentischer wird und noch mehr Spaß bietet. Es ermöglicht eine größere Tempokontrolle, einen besseren Spielaufbau im Mittelfeld und schließlich den perfekten Abschuss. Das Xbox 360 Fußball-Paket steht ab 26. September 2014 um nur 249 Euro (UVP) im Handel bereit.

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    Xbox 360 Konsole mit 250GB Festplatte und HALO 4 und TOMB RAIDER

    Dieses Xbox 360-Paket inkludiert die doppelte Ladung Action zum unschlagbaren Preis, denn zwei Blockbuster sind im Lieferumfang enthalten. Neben einer Xbox 360 Konsole im neuen Formfaktor mit 250GB Festplatte und einem kabellosen Controller umfasst das Paket HALO 4, den aktuellsten Teil der erfolgreichen HALO-Reihe, und einen Downloadcode für TOMB RAIDER, wo der Spieler die Geschichte von Lara Croft kennenlernt. Die perfekte Ausstattung, um voll in die actiongeladene Welt von Xbox 360 einzutauchen. Das Xbox 360 Action-Paket steht ab 7. Oktober um nur 249 Euro (UVP) im österreichischen Handel bereit.

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    Xbox 360 Konsole 4GB mit Kinect Sensor und KINECT ADVENTURES und KINECT SPORTS: SEASON 2

    Kinect, das controllerlose Spielvergnügen von Xbox 360, bringt Bewegung in die eigenen vier Wände und macht den eigenen Körper zum Steuerungselement – denn Du bist der Controller! Dieses umfangreiche Paket umfasst neben einer Xbox 360 Konsole mit 4GB Festplatte einen kabellosen Controller, einen Kinect-Sensor und gleich zwei Spiele. Mit KINECT ADVENTURES und KINECT SPORTS 2 – das beliebteste Sport-Spiel für Kinect – verlässt der Spieler die Couch um stattdessen auf reißenden Flüssen zu raften und an Sportarten wie Skispringen, Golf und Tennis teilzunehmen. Das Kinect-Set ist ab sofort um nur 299 Euro (UVP) im Handel erhältlich.

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    XBOX AT Press Release