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[[File: | [[File:HisNameIsJeff.jpg|240px|right|thumb|A photo of Jeff Easterling taken for his [[343 Industries]] community spotlight article.]] | ||
{{Quote|no=two|q1=Can I has [[RECON-class Mjolnir|Reconz]]?|DL Gator3737|q2=No, but you can have [[Wikipedia:Retroactive continuity|retcons]].|Jeff Easterling|Jeff interacting with the ''Halo'' community on [[Xbox Live]].}} | {{Quote|no=two|q1=Can I has [[RECON-class Mjolnir|Reconz]]?|DL Gator3737|q2=No, but you can have [[Wikipedia:Retroactive continuity|retcons]].|Jeff Easterling|Jeff interacting with the ''Halo'' community on [[Xbox Live]].}} | ||
'''Jeff Easterling''', | '''Jeff Easterling''', aka '''GrimBrother One''' or simply '''Grim''', is a franchise and narrative writer at [[343 Industries]].{{Ref/Site|Id=LinkedIn|URL=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-easterling-7234a831/|Site=LinkedIn|Page=Jeff Easterling|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} | ||
In the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' port of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Easterling's name was one of many added to the [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam]] mechanic, allowing allied UNSC personnel to spawn with his name and service tag "GRIM". | Starting in [[1995]], Easterling worked at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida, where he wrote, produced, and performed theatrical science shows and content for the science center. By the time he left in [[2014]], he had become the program director, leading a team of thirty content writers, subject specialists, actors, and performers as they worked together to produce live shows, demonstrations, and classes for both the general public and the local school systems. Meanwhile, Easterling had also been working in the professional motorsports industry, even cofounding his own motorsport management company, which he helped lead up until 2014.{{Ref/Reuse|LinkedIn}}{{Ref/Site|Id=343i|URL=https://www.343industries.com/news/articles/employee-spotlight-jeff-easterling|Site=343 Industries|Page=Employee Spotlight - Jeff Easterling|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} | ||
On top of this, Easterling had been very active in the ''[[Halo]]'' community, having been a member and moderator on [[halo.bungie.org]] and [[Halo Waypoint]].{{Ref/Reuse|343i}} After beginning his search for a job in the video game industry in [[2011]], the opportunity finally came and he was hired to join 343 Industries in June 2014.{{Ref/Site|Id=Tweet|URL=https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1410672864819179520|Site=Twitter|Page=Jeff Easterling - "Today marks 7 years at 343..."|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} Easterling was primarily brought on to write and produce content for Halo Waypoint and the [[Halo Channel]], both of which he would become the lead writer for.{{Ref/Site|Id=Podcast|URL=https://www.halopodcastevolved.com/episodes/ep82|Site=Halo: Podcast Evolved|Page=Episode 82 - "The Jeffisode"|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} After working on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' and continuing to support the Halo Channel, he transitioned into creating content for Halo Waypoint completely and then working on certain elements of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. Around this time, Easterling introduced [[Canon Fodder]], a blog focusing on in-universe lore that began as a subsection of the [[Halo Bulletin]] and later the [[Halo Community Update]].{{Ref/Reuse|LinkedIn}} Now, his Canon Fodder blogs are their own separate—and much longer—posts. Easterling would go on to co-author ''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', released in [[2016]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Archive|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428005047/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=152&tab=comments#comment-185134|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder Discussion|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} As of [[2021]], Easterling continues to hold many writing duties across the ''Halo'' brand, creating fiction and ways for fans to engage with Halo's universe, as well as curating legacy knowledge and canon content. He also continues to be a prominent face in the community and a public representative for ''Halo''.{{Ref/Reuse|LinkedIn}} | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' port of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Easterling's name was one of many added to the [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam]] mechanic, allowing allied UNSC personnel to spawn with his name and service tag "GRIM". | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HR-GrimPilot.jpg|An NPC with Jeff Easterling's name in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''{{'}}s port of ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
File:HR-GrimPilot.jpg|An NPC with Jeff Easterling's name in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection's ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Grimislove.png|Easterling engaged in a standoff with other 343 Industries employees during a livestream. | ||
File:GrimBrotherOne.png|Easterling during another 343 Industries livestream. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
Revision as of 02:37, July 30, 2021
- DL Gator3737: "Can I has Reconz?"
- Jeff Easterling: "No, but you can have retcons."
- — Jeff interacting with the Halo community on Xbox Live.
Jeff Easterling, aka GrimBrother One or simply Grim, is a franchise and narrative writer at 343 Industries.[1]
Starting in 1995, Easterling worked at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida, where he wrote, produced, and performed theatrical science shows and content for the science center. By the time he left in 2014, he had become the program director, leading a team of thirty content writers, subject specialists, actors, and performers as they worked together to produce live shows, demonstrations, and classes for both the general public and the local school systems. Meanwhile, Easterling had also been working in the professional motorsports industry, even cofounding his own motorsport management company, which he helped lead up until 2014.[1][2]
On top of this, Easterling had been very active in the Halo community, having been a member and moderator on halo.bungie.org and Halo Waypoint.[2] After beginning his search for a job in the video game industry in 2011, the opportunity finally came and he was hired to join 343 Industries in June 2014.[3] Easterling was primarily brought on to write and produce content for Halo Waypoint and the Halo Channel, both of which he would become the lead writer for.[4] After working on Halo: The Master Chief Collection and continuing to support the Halo Channel, he transitioned into creating content for Halo Waypoint completely and then working on certain elements of Halo 5: Guardians. Around this time, Easterling introduced Canon Fodder, a blog focusing on in-universe lore that began as a subsection of the Halo Bulletin and later the Halo Community Update.[1] Now, his Canon Fodder blogs are their own separate—and much longer—posts. Easterling would go on to co-author Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, released in 2016.[5] As of 2021, Easterling continues to hold many writing duties across the Halo brand, creating fiction and ways for fans to engage with Halo's universe, as well as curating legacy knowledge and canon content. He also continues to be a prominent face in the community and a public representative for Halo.[1]
Trivia
- In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection port of Halo: Reach, Easterling's name was one of many added to the Fireteam mechanic, allowing allied UNSC personnel to spawn with his name and service tag "GRIM".
Gallery
An NPC with Jeff Easterling's name in Halo: The Master Chief Collection's port of Halo: Reach.
Easterling engaged in a standoff with other 343 Industries employees during a livestream.
Easterling during another 343 Industries livestream.
Sources
- ^ a b c d LinkedIn, Jeff Easterling (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b 343 Industries, Employee Spotlight - Jeff Easterling (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Twitter, Jeff Easterling - "Today marks 7 years at 343..." (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Podcast Evolved, Episode 82 - "The Jeffisode" (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Archive, Canon Fodder Discussion (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2021) [archive]
