{"id":17163,"date":"2011-11-16T17:46:51","date_gmt":"2011-11-16T07:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=17163"},"modified":"2011-11-16T17:46:51","modified_gmt":"2011-11-16T07:46:51","slug":"halo%e2%80%9d-fans-worldwide-build-a-living-monument-to-gaming%e2%80%99s-most-celebrated-franchise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=17163","title":{"rendered":"Halo\u201d Fans Worldwide Build a Living Monument to Gaming\u2019s Most Celebrated Franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"

New experience site launches at HaloLivingMonument.com as legions of fans worldwide count down to the release of \u201cHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary\u201d at midnight<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

To mark the highly anticipated arrival of \u201cHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary\u201d 1<\/sup><\/em> Microsoft and 343 Industries are inviting fans to commemorate the 10th<\/sup> anniversary of a franchise that defined a decade of Xbox gaming by creating a living monument to the series\u2019 iconic hero, Master Chief.\u00a0<\/p>\n

By visiting HaloLivingMonument.com<\/a> today, visitors can upload pictures of their favourite \u201cHalo\u201d memories from the last decade and watch as they seamlessly coalesce with images submitted by legions of other fans around the world to form an interactive, 3D mosaic image of Master Chief2<\/sup>. Users can explore the content of the mosaic, rate their favourite submissions and share them with friends on Facebook and Twitter. Contributing to the mosaic is as easy as uploading an image from Facebook or leaving a comment about your favourite \u201cHalo\u201d memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition, fans who add their photos to the interactive memorial can see their contributions immortalised in a personalised, live-action \u201cHalo Tribute\u201d video that honours the dedication and support of the \u201cHalo\u201d community over the franchise\u2019s ten year history.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Not forgetting local Halo enthusiasts, Microsoft and 343 Industries are rewarding Australian and New Zealand fans for their loyalty with the launch of a new Facebook Halo app, \u2018Service to Halo Award\u2019.\u00a0 Aussie Halo heroes can celebrate by choosing from more than 75 customisable badge elements to create their own accolades and share with other Halo fans on Facebook. Go to facebook.com\/XboxANZ to unlock your reward and start creating badges for you and your friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Awards such as Mr. Moon Shoes: For services to the ever prevailing multiplayer strategy of jumping. And making it look like a fine art<\/em> and Sir Camps-A-Lot: The patience demonstrated in your ability to sit and wait for respawn kills says as much about your character as it does your fine abilities<\/em>, are just a taste of what\u2019s on offer before fans start creating their own tributes to the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Created in celebration of the 10th<\/sup> anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history, \u201cHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary\u201d is a spectacularly remastered version of the original \u201cHalo\u201d campaign, packaged with some of the most memorable multiplayer maps in \u201cHalo\u201d history.\u00a0\u00a0With a bounty of new features, including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE3<\/sup><\/em>, six reimagined multiplayer maps and one new Firefight mission, a Classic graphics mode, Achievements, innovative Kinect and 3-D support, and new challenges and story to uncover, \u201cHalo: Anniversary\u201d is a must-have experience for veteran Spartans and new fans alike.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For updates on \u201cHalo: Anniversary\u201d and the \u201cHalo\u201d franchise, visit HaloWaypoint.com and follow the 343 team on Twitter and Facebook at @HaloWaypoint<\/a> and http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HaloWaypoint<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New experience site launches at HaloLivingMonument.com as legions of fans worldwide count down to the release of \u201cHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary\u201d at midnight\u00a0 To mark the highly anticipated arrival of \u201cHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary\u201d 1 Microsoft and 343 Industries are inviting fans to commemorate the 10th anniversary of a franchise that defined a decade of<\/p>\n

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