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This archive is the Old Halopedia News archive.

==Old Halopedia News History==
Halopedia News was then brought back in a new form on March 31, 2009 and had often daily for the year. Managing to get 2 big interviews. Though it was officially disbanded by CommanderTony on February 7, 2010 due to a lack of interest by the community and by a majority of the staff.

==Old Halopedia news Archive==
===2009===
;March
*March 31: '''[[News:Archive/31 March 09/Interview with Bungie on ODST|Interview with Bungie on ODST]]''' - A look at ''Halo 3: ODST'' with an interview between our own CommanderTony and Bungie's Joe Staten.

;April
*April 1: '''[[News:Archive/1 April 09/Bungie establishes new pro gaming league|Bungie establishes new pro gaming league]]''' - Get the scoop on the hip new B.U.N.G.L.E.!
*April 1: '''[[News:Archive/1 April 09/The End of a Errera|The End of an Errera]]''' - The popular Halo site has changed it's fandom from Bungie to Ensemble.
*April 3: '''[[News:Archive/3 April 09/The Forerunners Explained...coming soon?|The Forerunners Explained...coming soon?]]''' - The rumored trilogy by legendary sci-fi author Greg Bear.

;May
*May 16: '''[[News:Archive/16 May 2009/May Admin Candidates|New Admin Candidates for May]]''' - Two new users have received Requests for Adminship!
*May 16: '''[[News:Archive/16 May 09/Render-to-Video|Bungie's New Render-to-Video]]''' - A new File Share feature begins it's first widespread testing.
*May 17: '''[[News:Archive/17 May 2009/Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]''' - The Major Proposal by Subtank to increase perfection!
*May 19: '''[[News:Archive/19 May 2009/Interview with Smoke|Interview with Smoke.]]''' - Check out the conversation with our newest Admin Candidate!
*May 20: '''[[News:Archive/20 May 2009/Interview with Spirit of Fire|Interview with Spirit of Fire]]''' - Check out the conversation with our newest Admin Candidate!
*May 21: '''[[News:Archive/21 May 2009/Fred Van Lente and Spartan Black|Fred Van Lente and Spartan Black]]''' - Check out the first celebrity interview with [[User:CommanderTony|CommanderTony]] and [[Fred Van Lente]], writer of the upcoming ''[[Halo: Spartan Black|Spartan Black]]'' comic series.
*May 22: '''[[News:Archive/22 May 2009/ODST at E3 2009?|ODST at E3 2009?]] -''' Could ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' be coming to world's largest gaming convention in Los Angeles in two weeks?
*May 22: '''[[News:Archive/22 May 2009/Friday's Random Stuff Update for 5/22|Friday's Random Stuff Update for 5/22]] -''' What happened this week of really no significance around the community.
*May 23: '''[[News:Archive/23 May 2009/Unmannned Halo Vehicles|Unmanned Halo Vehicles]] -''' See what the U.S. Military is now using today as surveillance equipment in the Global War on Terror!
*May 25: Happy Memorial Day to all the veterans of the United States Armed Forces, past and present. Thank you!
*May 26: '''[[News:Archive/26 May 2009/Tuesday's Random Stuff Update for 5/26|Tuesday's Random Stuff Update for 5/26]] -''' What happened this week of really no significance around the community.
*May 27: '''[[News:Archive/27 May 2009/Uprising collection on June 3rd|Halo: Uprising collection on June 3rd]] -''' All four of the ''[[Halo: Uprising|Uprising]]'' comics in a single hardcover set. 
*May 28: Though! Though....G4TV confirmed that ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' will be demo'ed at E3 2009 this year in Los Angeles. 
*May 29: '''[[News:Archive/29 May 2009/Number Six joins the ODST Cast|Number Six joins the ODST Cast]] -''' ''Battlestar Galactica's'' "Number Six" joins the cast of ''Halo 3: ODST''!
*May 29: '''[[News:Archive/29 May 2009/Friday's Random Update for 5/29|Friday's Random Update for 5/29]] -''' What happened this week of really no significance around the community. 
*May 29: '''[[News:Archive/29 May 2009/Jobs on the Halo team|Jobs on the Halo team]] -''' What does Microsoft have in store for the ''Halo'' franchise? And how you can help!
*May 30: '''[[News:Archive/30 May 2009/A Thousand Year Reach|A Thousand Year Reach]] -''' Could a massive clusterfvck tell us about Bungie's next game? 
*May 31: As a side note, Microsoft's E3 Media Briefing has pushed ahead five minutes to 10:25pm Pacific for a special last-minute surprise ([http://twitter.com/geoffkeighley Twitter]).

;June
*June 1: '''[[News:Archive/1 June 2009/E3 2009: ODST Gameplay and Reach Announcement|E3 2009: ODST Gameplay and Reach Announcement]]''' - Get a glimpse of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'s'' gameplay and the announcement trailer for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*June 2: '''[[News:Archive/2 June 2009/E3 2009: The Squad, Podcast, and other Shenanigans|E3 2009: The Squad, Podcast, and other Shenanigans]] -''' Tons of new ''ODST'' content that you've never seen before.
*June 3: '''[[News:Archive/3 June 2009/E3 2009: More ODST and Reach Details!|E3 2009: More ODST and Reach Details!]] -''' Yeah, I don't think '''anyone''' is sick and tired of all of this recent ''Halo'' coverage.
*June 4: '''[[News:Archive/4 June 2009/E3 2009: Yep...more ODST|E3 2009: Yep...more ODST]] -''' You've got it....more ODST coming right up.
*June 5: '''[[News:Archive/5 June 2009/BR not in ODST|BR not in ODST]] -''' Why the Battle Rifle isn't in ''ODST'' and what will be replacing it.
*June 5: '''[[News:Archive/5 June 2009/E3 2009: Complete ODST and Reach Linkage Database|Complete ODST and Reach Linkage Database]] -''' All updates from E3 2009 this week, including the June 5th Bungie Weekly Update. 
*June 6: As a little side note today, I would like to thank the men and women of the Allied forces who embarked on one of the greatest missions in history, Operation Overlord (or D-Day). It's the 65th Anniversary of that day, where so many people lost their lives, though began the end of the bloodiest war in history; and if you see any D-Day ceremonies today, drop by and say thank you to some of the veterans. Thank you! 
*June 6: '''[[News:Archive/6 June 2009/RISK: Halo Wars Collector's Edition|RISK: Halo Wars Collector's Edition]] -''' Another ''Halo'' RTS? Kinda...
*June 8: '''[[News:Archive/9 June 2009/Brute Plasma Rifle replaces Elite variant in Halo 3 ODST|Covenant Rifle Replacement]] -''' What long-time weapon of the Covenant Empire is taking a back seat in ''ODST''?
*June 8: '''[[News:Archive/8 June 2009/Summer Mythic Recon Challenge|Summer Mythic Recon Challenge]] -''' Wonder what kind of SPF Recon has?
*June 8: '''[[News:Archive/8 June 2009/RfA Updates|RfA Updates]] -''' Updates on Halopedia's four Requests for Adminship.
*June 9: '''[[News:Archive/9 June 2009/New Red vs. Blue Season announced|New Red vs. Blue Season]] -''' Rooster Teeth announces a new RVB series!
*June 9: '''[[News:Archive/9 June 2009/Monaco Skin Bugs Returned?|The Invasion of the Monaco Bugs]] -''' What kind of Tom Foolery has returned to grace us with its presence.
*June 10: '''[[News:Archive/10 June 2009/Helljumper Preview and Halopedians in ODST|Helljumper Preview and Halopedians in ODST]] -''' Catch a sneak peek at ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 1|Helljumper #1]]'' and see the new cast of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. 
*June 10: '''[[News:Archive/10 June 2009/Grifball Highlights|Grifball Highlights]] -''' If swinging hammers and planting bombs is your Halo bread and butter, you should check it out.
*June 11: To give a couple good mentions, Bungie has ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' video links for the presentation at the [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=20281 E3'09 Media Briefing] and a [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=20307 GamesReactor TV] interview. 
*June 12: Bungie Weekly Update for June 12th is up '''[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU061209 here]'''. 
*June 13: '''[[News:Archive/13 June 2009/Saturday's Random Update for 6/13|Saturday's Random Update for 6/13]] -''' A random update becomes even more random.
*June 15: '''[[News:Archive/2009/Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 8th to June 15th)|Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 8th to June 15th)]] -''' The HFVotW is revitalized! 
*June 16: '''[[News:Archive/16 June 2009/Tuesday's Random Stuff Update for 6/16|Tuesday's Random Stuff Update for 6/16]] -''' What happened this week of really no significance around the community. 
*June 17: '''[[News:Archive/17 June 2009/Play Halo 3 with Asher Roth|Play Halo 3 with Asher Roth]] -''' Asher Roth will be playing Halo 3 with Xbox LIVE Gold members on Wednesday, June 24th.
*June 18: '''[[News:Archive/18 June 2009/Another fine day in the Corps!|Another fine day in the Corps!]] -''' Our favorite Marine is getting reassigned to the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]!
*June 19: '''[[News:Archive/19 June 2009/Friday's Random Stuff Update for 6/19|Friday's Random Stuff Update for 6/19]] -''' What happened this week of really no significance around the community. 
*June 22: '''[[News:Archive/2009/Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 16th to June 22nd)|Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 16th to June 22nd)]] -''' Antics & Shenanigans.
*June 22: '''[[News:Archive/22 June 2009/Wikia-ODST Promotion Feedback Needed|Wikia-ODST Promotion Feedback Needed]] -''' Great news, We are working with Microsoft to get a hold of exclusive assets for ODST!
*June 22: '''[[News:Archive/22 June 2009/Halo 3 HUD Desktop|Halo 3 HUD Desktop]] -''' Lifehacker builds a fully functional ''Halo 3'' Desktop.
*June 23: '''[[News:Archive/23 June 2009/Summer Dangers for Halopedia|Summer Dangers for Halopedia]]''' - Info for Admins, Rollbackers, and Users.
*June 24: '''[[News:Archive/24 June 2009/Halo 3: ODST Achievements Discovered!|Halo 3: ODST Achievements Discovered!]]''' - The long waited article that will amaze!
*June 27: '''[[News:Archive/27 June 2009/Helljumper Issue 1 Preview|Helljumper #1 Preview]] -''' IGN debuts five new pages featuring our favorite ODST's!
*June 29:'''[[News:Archive/2009/Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 23rd to June 29th)|Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 23rd to June 29th)]] -''' Downfall and Death. 
*June 29: '''[[News:Archive/29 June 2009/Final touches on ODST and Reach-Natal developments|Final touches on ODST and Reach-Natal developments]] -''' Way inside the dark and mysterious Kirkland bunker where Bungie, the renown game studio, is putting final touches on the next version of ''Halo''.

;July
*July 2: '''[[News:Archive/2 July 2009/Bungie Day '09 Contributions|Bungie Day '09 Contributions]] -''' See if you have what it takes to show your love for Bungie and ''Halo''!
*July 4: Happy Independence Day to all of our American users!
*July 5: '''[[News:Archive/5 June 2009/MSNBC Interview with Nathan Fillion|MSNBC Interview with Nathan Fillion]] -''' A short video on [[Nathan Fillion]]'s role in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*July 6: '''[[News:Archive/2009/Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 30th to July 6th)|Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (June 30th to July 6th)]] -''' A Maze of Bungie-ness.
*July 6: '''[[News:Archive/6 July 2009/Give us some Feedback and Tips|Give us some Feedback and Tips]] -''' Halopedia News needs your input on how to make the service better in every possible way.
*July 7: '''[[News:Archive/7 July 2009/Bungie Day '09: Bungie Pro Video is now Live|Bungie Day '09: Bungie Pro Video is now Live]] -''' You demand more. And they're ready to deliver!
*July 7: '''[[News:Archive/7 July 2009/Breaking In with Chris Opdahl|Breaking In with Chris Opdahl]] -''' Bungie.net sits down with the ''Reach'' campaign lead. 
*July 7: '''[[News:Archive/7 July 2009/Bungie Day '09: Roger's Recon Hunt|Bungie Day '09: Roger's Recon Hunt]] -''' How about a nice game of tag!
*July 7: '''[[News:Archive/7 July 2009/Bungie Day '09: New maps revealed|Bungie Day '09: New maps revealed!]] -''' Check out the newest map pack coming to a screen near you!
*July 7: '''[[News:Archive/7 July 2009/Bungie Day '09: When do they play!?|Bungie Day '09: When do they play!?]] -''' Find out when the myriad of Bungie employees will be playing around the clock!
*July 8: '''[[News:Archive/8 July 2009/Fan Made Battle Rifle|Fan Made Battle Rifle]] -''' Halopedia gets a look at this masterfully recreated BR-55.
*July 14: '''[[News:Archive/15 July 2009/Mr. Sark on Halo 3: ODST|Mr. Sark on Halo 3: ODST]]''' - Get rid of your worries about the game's quality.
*July 14: '''[[News:Archive/15 July 2009/New Halo Wars DLC|New Halo Wars DLC]]''' - A new map pack for Halo Wars.
*July 14: '''[[News:Archive/15 July 2009/More Halo Wars Title Updates|More Halo Wars Title Updates]]''' - A new patch to improve [[Halo Wars]] gameplay.
*July 16: '''[[News:Archive/16 July 2009/SDCC '09: Halo lands in San Diego|SDCC '09: Halo lands in San Diego]] -''' Find out what and when you'll see some new content never before seen!
*July 17: '''[[News:Archive/17 July 2009/Stuart Beattie shares his insights on the Halo movie|Stuart Beattie shares his insights on the Halo movie]] -''' The Producer of the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' franchise shares his hopes and plans for a ''Halo'' film.
*July 17: '''[[News:Archive/17 July 2009/Helljumper One out on Wednesday|Helljumper #1 out on Wednesday]] -''' Check out an exclusive cameo of a legendary character.
*July 19: '''[[News:Archive/19 July 2009/Remembering the Usergroups|Remembering the Usergroups]] -''' The usergroups have been disbanded, and now, we take a look back at their history. 
*July 20: '''[[News:Archive/2009/Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (July 13th to July 20th)|Halopedia's Funniest Video of the Week (July 13th to July 20th)]] -''' Back from the dead!
*July 21: '''[[News:Archive/21 July 2009/Our decade old baby|Our decade old baby!]] -''' ''Halo'' turns ten years old today! Check out the beginnings of the series. 
*July 23: '''[[News:Archive/23 July 2009/SDCC '09: Halo Legends announced|SDCC '09: Halo Legends announced!]] -''' A brand new journey...
*July 23: '''[[News:Archive/23 July 2009/Opinions on the Future of Halo Gaming|Opinions on the Future of Halo Gaming]] -''' DinoBenn's take on Natal in ''Halo: Reach''.
*July 24: '''[[News:Archive/23 July 2009/SDCC '09: Halo Legends Trailer|SDCC '09: Halo Legends Trailer]] -''' The announcement trailer of the Anime adaptation.
*July 25: '''[[News:Archive/24 July 2009/SDCC '09:Some Bad News|SDCC '09: Some Bad News]] -''' Bungie's last Halo game and the cancellation of Peter Jackson's projects.
*July 26: We were lazy, and shenanigans were present. 
*July 30: '''[[News:Archive/30 July 2009/Desperate Measures|Desperate Measures]] -''' Take a good look at Gunnery Sergeant Eddie Buck and his squad of battle-hardened Marines. 
*July 31: '''[[News:Archive/2009/Friday's Halo Feast (July 24th to July 31st)|Friday's Halo Feast (July 24th to July 31st)]] -''' DinoBenn's new weekly segment!

;August
*August 3: '''[[News:Archive/3 August 2009/Questions for 343 Industries|Questions for 343 Industries!]] -''' Give us some input on what you'd like [[User:CommanderTony|CommanderTony]] to ask about!
*August 5: '''[[News:Archive/5 August 2009/Halo Gear Guide|Halo Gear Guide]] -''' A look at the latest Halo toys. 
*August 7: '''[[News:Archive/7 August 2009/Helljumper Issue 1 Review|Helljumper #1 Review]] -''' Halopedia News' first ever review of ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 1]]''. 
*August 7: '''[[News:Archive/2009/Friday's Halo Feast (August 1st to August 7th)|Friday's Halo Feast (August 1st to August 7th)]] -''' Want seconds?
*August 8: '''[[News:Archive/8 August 2009/A new light for the Halo film|A new light for the Halo film]] -''' Could one of Hollywood's biggest stars be producing the ''[[Halo (film)|Halo]]'' film adaptation?
*August 10: '''[[News:Archive/10 August 2009/Hey Halo 2, you suck|Hey Halo 2, you suck!]] -''' Ever wondered why you can only have 100 friends?
*August 10: '''[[News:Archive/10 August 2009/MSNBC on Legends with Frankie|MSNBC on Legends with Frankie]] -''' Check out this interview featuring ''[[Halo Legends]]'' and the head honcho, [[Frank O'Connor]].
*August 11: '''[[News:Archive/11 August 2009/SMRC Last Chance|SMRC Last Chance]] -''' Summer Mythic Recon Challenge has come to an end...
*August 11: '''[[News:Archive/11 August 2009/Halo Movie on Hold|Halo Movie on Hold]] -''' Sorry to get your hopes up.
*August 12: '''[[News:Archive/12_August_2009/New_Multiplayer_Medals|New Multiplayer Medals]] -''' More satisfaction for your matchmaking adventures!
*August 12: '''[[News:Archive/12 August 2009/1UP Mythic Map Pack 2 preview|Mythic Map Pack 2 preview]] -''' 1UP has three new videos in HD of the new maps included in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. 
*August 12: '''[[News:Archive/12 August 2009/Evolutions Announced|Evolutions Announced]] -''' Another new chapter in the ''[[Halo]]'' universe revealed!
*August 14: '''[[News:Archive/2009/Friday's Halo Feast (August 8th to August 14th)|Friday's Halo Feast (August 8th to August 14th)]] -''' You pig!
*August 17: '''[[News:Archive/17 August 2009/Helljumper Five revealed|Helljumper #5 revealed]] -''' The last issue of the ''[[Halo: Helljumper|Helljumper]]'' comic series has been showcased to the world!
*August 18: '''[[News:Archive/18 August 2009/Halo 3: ODST - An authors thoughts|Halo 3: ODST - An authors thoughts]] -''' [[User:Spirit-of-HALO|Spirit-of-HALO]] gives his insights on one of this season's most anticipated games, ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. 
*August 19: '''[[News:Archive/19 August 2009/Bungie previews Citadel|Bungie previews Citadel]] -''' An in-depth look at ''[[Citadel]]'', a new level in the second ''[[Mythic Map Pack]]''.
*August 20: '''[[News:Archive/20 August 2009/The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers invade America|The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers invade America!]] -''' See where they'll be landing. 
*August 20: '''[[News:Archive/20 August 2009/Longshore Skull|Longshore Skull]] -''' Avast matey! Thee loot has been found!
*August 25: '''[[News:Archive/25 August 2009/Sgt. Johnson presents Firefight!|Sgt. Johnson presents Firefight!]] '''- See firefight like you had never before.
*August 26: '''[[News:Archive/26 August 2009/Halo 3 ODST leaked in France|Halo 3 ODST leaked in France]] -''' French retailers break ODST release date.
*August 26: '''[[News:Archive/26 August 2009/Helljumper Two is out|Helljumper Two is out!]] -''' Check out some new preview pages!

;September
*September 15: '''[[News:Archive/15 September 2009/New Halo 3: ODST ViDOC "Terra Incognita"|ODST ViDoc "Terra Incognita]] -''' New Halo 3: ODST ViDoc

;October
*October 4: '''[[News:Archive/4 October 2009/Unofficial Halo 3: ODST Character Review|Unofficial Halo 3: ODST Character Review]]'''- A week and a half into the long-awaited game we've been so happily playing in our rooms, dorms, and more rooms.
*October 19: '''[[News:Archive/19 October 2009/Waypoint media blowout|Waypoint media blowout!]] -''' Back after a two-month hiatus, Halopedia News returns with a preview of this new Xbox LIVE service! 
*October 21: '''[[News:Archive/21 October 2009/Waypoint Part of Halo Story|Waypoint Part of Halo Story]] -''' First details that Waypoint is part not just a community portal but part of the Halo story.

;November
*November 2: '''[[News:Archive/2 November 2009/Waypoint schedule for the week of November 1st, 2009|Waypoint schedule for the week of November 1st, 2009]] -''' Check out what you'll be able to see on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' this week!

;December
*December 5: '''[[News:Archive/5 December/The Package Released on Waypoint|The Package released on Waypoint]]''' - go check out the newest addition to the [[Halo Legends]] series.

===2010===
;January
*January 1: '''[[News:Archive/1 January/Halopedian of the_Month Interview January 2010|Halopedian of the Month Interview January 2010]] - '''An interview with this month's HotM, Halo-343.'''

;February
*February 7: '''[[News:Archive/7 February/Farewell to Halopedia News|Farewell to Halopedia News]] - '''An Farewell to Halopedia news in 2010, lets make 2017 better shall we.'''