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Is Paul McCartney Writing Music For Halo’s Original Studio?
Back in January, Paul McCartney — yes, the former Beatle — said he was working on music for an unnamed video game. It now appears that video game is being made by Bungie, the original studio behind the Halo franchise.
Professor Layton Escaping To Global Publishing Freedom!
Game developer Level-5 has released a series of popular Professor Layton games through Nintendo onto the Nintendo DS. Level-5, however, is planning its worldwide escape.
A New Marathon Trademark? What’s That Pfhor?
Beyond Halo, Marathon, Myth, Oni, What’s Next For Bungie
As Bungie works to finish up what they say will be the best Halo game ever produced they’re also hard at work at something else, their first non-Halo game in more than ten years.
The Race is Not to the Swiftest Spartan
This is a cool photo, but some realities quickly set in. Like what the inside of a Spartan helmet smells like after a 10K race.
The Super Mario Marathon For Child’s Play
Brian Brinegar, Dan May, and John Groth are three former college roommates who plan on spending the next fifty-five hours playing through seven different Mario games in their entirety. That’s Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3, Super Mario World, Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. Three gamers, seven games, fifty-five hours, all for the sake of the children. The trio is broadcasting their Super Mario Marathon live all weekend via UStreamTV, kicking off at 3PM Eastern and going until all the games are completed or they go crazy and turn on each other.
I spent some time last night chatting with the guys, who have a lovely recliner and a friendly dog. I warn you…don’t expect them to be good at this. These aren’t speed runs. Just a group of friends showing you a good time for a good cause.
Hit up the link below to visit the main page for the marathon, check out the FAQ, chat with the crew, and make a donation to Child’s Play in the name of three men who may not survive the weekend.
The Super Mario Marathon [Official Page]
