Modification de Chronique:Halo Bulletin 05/03/2014

=== Original ===

=== Original ===

I often spend time in the Bulletin talking about how the weather in Seattle really isn't that bad. It truly is quite pleasant outside most days, and despite Seattleites telling visitors and tourists that it's "never like this," it's pretty important to expose the meteorological truth whenever possible. The past few days however, have been filled with a bit too much cold, fog, and overall wetness that is generally associated with our corner of the country, and when I walk over to the other building to visit (bother) the multiplayer team, I often arrive drenched. Unfortunately for them, this doesn't stop me from swinging by and peeking at their in-progress work. The lackluster weather does have me quite excited for warmer weather, and all that the next few months should (hopefully) bring. Some of these include various forms of madness (including both the March and Medal varieties), a new playlist (more on that later), and...did I mention warmer weather?  

I often spend time in the Bulletin talking about how the weather in Seattle really isn't that bad. It truly is quite pleasant outside most days, and despite Seattleites telling visitors and tourists that it's "never like this," it's pretty important to expose the meteorological truth whenever possible. The past few days however, have been filled with a bit too much cold, fog, and overall wetness that is generally associated with our corner of the country, and when I walk over to the other building to visit (bother) the multiplayer team, I often arrive drenched. Unfortunately for them, this doesn't stop me from swinging by and peeking at their in-progress work. The lackluster weather does have me quite excited for warmer weather, and all that the next few months should (hopefully) bring. Some of these include various forms of madness (including both the March and Medal varieties), a new playlist (more on that later), and...did I mention warmer weather?  

Just a few days ago, Medal Madness made its way into Halo 4 Matchmaking. We've gotten some great feedback on the game type (thank you!) but if you haven't tried the playlist, we suggest you do so immediately. To help you start slaying with style (and prep you for the upcoming community playdate - details below), here's a crash course:

Just a few days ago, Medal Madness made its way into Halo 4 Matchmaking. We've gotten some great feedback on the game type (thank you!) but if you haven't tried the playlist, we suggest you do so immediately. To help you start slaying with style (and prep you for the upcoming community playdate - details below), here's a crash course:

At the start of the game (and each mini-round), one of Halo 4's medals will be displayed on screen with a 1:00 timer. Your goal is to get more of the specified medal in the time period than the other team.

At the start of the game (and each mini-round), one of Halo 4's medals will be displayed on screen with a 1:00 timer. Your goal is to get more of the specified medal in the time period than the other team.

Your player traits will change with each mini-round. Sometimes, this means only your primary weapon will change, but other times, this may mean turning invisible with Active Camo, which is the case for the Assassination round. The team that wins the mini-round will get one point. First team to seven points wins!  

Your player traits will change with each mini-round. Sometimes, this means only your primary weapon will change, but other times, this may mean turning invisible with Active Camo, which is the case for the Assassination round. The team that wins the mini-round will get one point. First team to seven points wins!  

If you think you've got what it takes to rack up some medals, join us for next week's community playdate. If it feels like we just did a playdate last week, then you are indeed feeling very right. It just so happens that we really like to play Halo and play with you, so we're comin' back for more.

If you think you've got what it takes to rack up some medals, join us for next week's community playdate. If it feels like we just did a playdate last week, then you are indeed feeling very right. It just so happens that we really like to play Halo and play with you, so we're comin' back for more.

This Monday, March 10, we'll be running some Medal Madness matches in custom games. To further contribute to the madness, we'll be inviting community members at random, so just send a message to one of the gamertags below:

This Monday, March 10, we'll be running some Medal Madness matches in custom games. To further contribute to the madness, we'll be inviting community members at random, so just send a message to one of the gamertags below:

== Matchmaking Playlist Update ==

== Matchmaking Playlist Update ==

Our March 17th Matchmaking Update will bring with it some goodies, one of which is Extraction. If you haven't had a chance to check out one of Halo 4's exclusive game types, hop into the playlist - Extraction is a unique blend of attack / defend gameplay that often results in tug o' war matches, last second conversion, and nonstop action. It will be available as our featured playlist through March 30th.  

Our March 17th Matchmaking Update will bring with it some goodies, one of which is Extraction. If you haven't had a chance to check out one of Halo 4's exclusive game types, hop into the playlist - Extraction is a unique blend of attack / defend gameplay that often results in tug o' war matches, last second conversion, and nonstop action. It will be available as our featured playlist through March 30th.  

In Proving Ground, objective game types will be fast paced, competitive, and in general, pretty awesome. Before we launch this new playlist, we want to know which objectives you want to play first. Check out the choices below and vote on your favorite option!

In Proving Ground, objective game types will be fast paced, competitive, and in general, pretty awesome. Before we launch this new playlist, we want to know which objectives you want to play first. Check out the choices below and vote on your favorite option!

'''Capture the Flag''' : Proving Ground CTF will feature symmetrical gameplay with a mix of on-disc, DLC, and community-made maps.

'''Capture the Flag''' : Proving Ground CTF will feature symmetrical gameplay with a mix of on-disc, DLC, and community-made maps.

== New Halo 4 Marine Armor Avatar Items ==

== New Halo 4 Marine Armor Avatar Items ==

If you'd like to armor up, head over to the Xbox Live Marketplace where you'll find these new items as well as all Halo 4 avatar items.

If you'd like to armor up, head over to the Xbox Live Marketplace where you'll find these new items as well as all Halo 4 avatar items.

== Knowledge Drop: Community Questions ==

== Knowledge Drop: Community Questions ==

Every once in a while, we receive some awesome questions from you across the forums, Twitter, Facebook, or while walking to lunch in the rain (you know who you are). Sometimes, we can't answer these questions because they deal with future projects or adventures, or we may just be trying to get a sandwich at the local sandwich shop. Other times, we can answer them, and that's when I run over to our Franchise team and ask if they can provide me with some juicy info for the weekly update. Luckily for all of us, this is one of those times.  

Every once in a while, we receive some awesome questions from you across the forums, Twitter, Facebook, or while walking to lunch in the rain (you know who you are). Sometimes, we can't answer these questions because they deal with future projects or adventures, or we may just be trying to get a sandwich at the local sandwich shop. Other times, we can answer them, and that's when I run over to our Franchise team and ask if they can provide me with some juicy info for the weekly update. Luckily for all of us, this is one of those times.  

For your chance at being in the next spotlight, take a screenshot on the map Skyline and then tag it with "Skyline" and "Halo Waypoint", and maybe, just maybe, yours will be featured in the next Halo Bulletin!

For your chance at being in the next spotlight, take a screenshot on the map Skyline and then tag it with "Skyline" and "Halo Waypoint", and maybe, just maybe, yours will be featured in the next Halo Bulletin!

And with that, this week's Bulletin comes to a close.  

And with that, this week's Bulletin comes to a close.  

Bravo

Bravo

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