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Halo is a fictional universe. However, sometimes we catch sight of things in real life that remind us of our favorite science fiction video game franchise. This particular series, titled Halo in Real Life, showcases those very moments. Enjoy the subtle Halo references sometimes spotted when out and about in the real world, and if you have a picture you'd like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!

As seen and taken by mattsan4d

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From Indirect:

The sixth installment of my new Halo 4 top ten series is now live. I hope you all enjoy!

Indirect's Halo 4 Top Ten, Episode 6

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From AgentPaperCraft:

Hello, Waypoint goers! With the addition of community-made content going into Matchmaking, custom maps and game types have become an integral part of Halo's Multiplayer. Forgers and game type creators often work hours, days and even months on their content before it’s considered for Matchmaking, and it's usually the lack of having a ready player-base to test their maps that makes it takes so long. So I offer an option to our Forgers, a place to bring your maps and game types to have them tested and reviewed by a group of the top Forgers around. You'll receive top-notch forging tips and tricks to wow your players, improve map spawn and flow, provide a better map experience and get your name out there. You'll also get to work directly with the Community Cartographers, a select group of community Forge enthusiasts who work with 343 Industries in the search of top-quality content for Matchmaking consideration. Every Wednesday night at 6PM ET, get an invite by sending “AgentPaperCraft” a message over Xbox LIVE, or leave a comment in the Test Night Thread.

Hope to see you there!

Waypoint Weekly Test Nights

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From omgitskazer:

"Awkward Moments in Halo" is a series about the strange moments we witness when playing Halo 4. This episode focuses on sniping. Enjoy!

Awkward moments in Halo: Sniping - A Halo 4 Machinima

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Some people show their love for Halo by playing the games. Others get a relevant image permanently placed upon their body. Enjoy this particular example of a Halo-related body modification, and if you have a picture you'd like to submit for possible future inclusion, send it to bsangel[at]halowaypoint.com!

As seen on Drunk Toby and b MiNuS m

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From HT Edge:

Here is the second episode of Halo 4 Plays of the Week. This episode goes over a few Team Sniper clips. Enjoy!

Halo 4 Plays of the Week, Episode 2 - Team Snipers

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From Dust Storm:

Halsey has been confined after being interrogated by Lasky and Palmer, but it doesn’t stop her as an opportunity through Roland presents itself. Overriding Roland, she learns Master Chief is alive and tries to take matters into her own hands, contacting Jul and preparing to leave Infinity. Roland stops her attempts to undermine Lasky’s operation, but Infinity get’s invaded. In response, all Spartan teams are ordered to return to defend Infinity. What will happen to Dr. Halsey from her treachery? Will the Spartans be able to fend off invaders? Find out this week as HaloFanForLife returns once again. Enjoy!

Podtacular - Halo 4 Spartan Ops, Invasion

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From Andrew Gagnon:

In this episode, Wiener Dog Team addresses the fans call for more action from episode 2 and bring to you... BATTLE AT HIGH GROUND!

A Fridge 2 Far 2, Episode 3 - A Halo Toymation

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Today's Halo 4 Matchmaking update welcomes an encore of Spartan Ops Episode 7, as well as several War Games updates.

Premiering this week is the Community Forge Island playlist, which brings with it 6 new community-made maps on Forge Island. It will be available for a limited time only (until the June 3rd Matchmaking Playlist Update). If you haven’t yet downloaded the free Forge Island canvas, head here to download to your Xbox 360. The Community Cartographers have worked hard to select some of their favorite map and game type combinations:

Map: Elevated by Smexi Bilzo
Infinity Slayer
Capture the Flag - 5 Flag
Extraction 1-Site

Map: Crucifix by Wraith2098
Capture the Flag - 5 Flag
King of the Hill
Infinity Slayer

Map: Onyx by Hahkarazy
Throwdown v3 Slayer
Throwdown Capture the Flag – 5 Flag
SWAT

Map: Confined by Big Papa Salot
TD Slayer Pro
Team Snipers
Capture the Flag - 5 Flag

Map: Ender by The Fated Fire
King of the Hill
Infinity Slayer
SWAT

Map: Forgotten by Flying Shoe ILR
Extraction 1-Site
Capture the Flag - 5 Flag
King of the Hill

Please remember to head to the War Games Feedback section and give us your thoughts on the maps and playlist overall. The Community Cartographers and Forgers will review the feedback prior to selecting which of these fine maps will potentially make their way into Halo 4’s official playlists in future updates.

In addition, Big Team Infinity Slayer and Infinity Slayer have some updates as well.

Big Team Infinity Slayer:

• Slayer Pro added to voting options.

• Complex added to map rotation.

• Voting options reorganized to provide increased variety.

Infinity Slayer:

• Slayer Pro added to voting options.

• Complex removed from map rotation.

• Voting options reorganized to provide increased variety.

Every Monday, we feature a community member who does one or more of the following things: routinely goes above and beyond for their fellow forum members, is a positive and active member of the community, and/or sends me mass amounts of cat pictures. This week our Community Member of the Week is FistOtheUnicorn. Read a little more about this particular fan below, then hit their profile to learn even more!

Gamertag: FistOtheUnicorn.

Origin of Gamertag: My Gamertag FistOtheUnicorn was chosen as a nod to a Halo CEA egg.

Current clan/community: Ancient Warriors, old dudes that play well. Section 3 is the best at what they do.

Favorite map: My favorite map is Sand Tarp. Ahh, see what I did there? CTF on Sandtrap with Elephants was epic.

Favorite mode: I love BTB, but right now I am trying to finish Dominion victory master. Love that Optimus Prime armor!

Favorite game type: I love matchmaking but being an explorer, I enjoy campaign's nooks and crannies.

Favorite Halo quote: My favorite line belongs to Sgt. Johnson when he says, "This is it baby, hold me." However, Buck's ODST silent Legendary ending contribution stands alone.

Anything else we should know? I have been playing Halo since it was released, and have loved watching the game evolve. Halo was developed to be the game that game developers wanted to play. I feel this is still true today. I am a completionist, and have enjoyed every egg found and achievement completed.

Get to know FistOtheUnicorn here

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