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Diehards Strat o Cast Ep 3 – The RPG of FPS Personal Strategy

 

Halo: The Master Chief Collection strategy for Halo 5Join hosts AddiCt3d 2CHa0s, EdieKaye, KogesKoges and BigBadMike in this episode of the Strat o Cast as they delve into the mind of the fps gamer. In Episode 3 we discuss the ins and outs of motivations, drives, and gaming plateaus, offering insights and exploring the question: “Can every gamer get better at first-person shooters?”, with a side order of nuggets of wisdom that describe exactly how this can be done.

 

 

 

Do you have a suggestion for a subject you’d like to hear us cover in the Diehards Strat o Cast? Let us know in the comments, or come talk to us in the forums!

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Music: “Ourobooros” and “Basement Floor” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Halo: Master Chief Collection for Dummies – Halo 4 Weapons

The following series of articles gives a recap and brings new players up to speed on the weapons, vehicles, abilities, spawn systems and strategy in multiplayer of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. Due to the sheer volume of information, some subjects were chosen according to how much they vary from game to game, to better…

Who is Sergeant Johnson?

Sergeant Johnson cover art,  Halo novel "Contact Harvest"

Sergeant Johnson on the cover of Halo novel “Contact Harvest”

We all know Sergeant Avery Johnson, right? He’s the embodiment of badassery and the trusted companion of the Master Chief. But do you really know who he is, what his story is, and what makes him the great man we all know him to be? Well you’re in luck! Our friend Nervous Celery has just the thing for you.

Everything you need to know about our favorite cigar smoking sergeant is in the video below; from where he was born and his early life, to why he joined the UNSC and how he befriended the Master Chief. Now sit back and enjoy your recommended dose of awesome.

 

 

Be sure to check out Nervous Celery’s other videos here >>

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#ThrowbackThursday – Chronological order of Halo novels

Crop of Karen Traviss' "Glasslands" novel cover art by Eddie Smith

Crop of Karen Traviss’ “Glasslands” novel cover art by Eddie Smith

A couple years back I decided since I was a reader, and a Halo fan, why hadn’t I read any of the books? And so my journey began. I’m enjoying them, and think you will to. Follow the link for this Halo Diehards #ThrowbackThursday and see where you should start! There’s even a list that includes the games in the timeline.

 

What is the chronological order of the Halo novels? >>

 

 

Tips and Tricks for Your Xbox One

Energy Saving Power Mode Did you know that your Xbox One doesn’t actually completely shut off? As a default setting the Xbox One is set to the Instant-On mode. In this mode the console remains on but in a “sleep” state. In this state your console will complete automatic updates and remain listening for when you come beckoning with “Xbox, on.” The Instant-On mode…

Diehards Strat o Cast Ep 2 – Seeing Our Destiny

 

Halo: The Master Chief Collection strategy for Halo 5In episode 2 of Halo Diehards’ Strat o Cast, CHa0s, KogesKoges, BigBadMike and EdieKaye explore gamers’ destiny – – specifically the Destiny on the Xbox One. We launch into first impressions of Destiny, from story mode and Strikes to matchmaking in Crucible, discussing details including whether or not Destiny truly reflects it’s promise to deliver a social game. Switching over to the Xbox One, HD co-hosts share trials and tribulations in new ownership of the next-gen console, and share how it’s standing up to the Xbox 360. Catch it all here in “Seeing our Destiny”

 

 

 

Since recording this episode of Strat o Cast, we’ve learned that you don’t have to go all the way back to the Xbox One dashboard to invite friends to your Destiny Fire Team. You can go to their gamercard from your Roster, and invite them from there. It’s still more steps, takes more time, and is less intuitive than what we’re used to.

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Music: “Ourobooros” and “Basement Floor” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection for Dummies Halo 3 weapons comparison

Halo: Master Chief Collection for Dummies – Halo 3 Weapons

  The following series of articles gives a recap and brings new players up to speed on the weapons, vehicles, abilities, and spawn systems and strategy in multiplayer of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. Due to the sheer volume of information, some subjects were chosen according to how much they vary from game to game,…

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