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[[File:Weeklywhatsupdatelogo.gif|thumb|Official "Bungie Weekly What's Update" banner.]]
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The '''Bungie Weekly Update''' is a weekly posting on [[Bungie.net]] that gives fans a look into the current events and projects of [[Bungie]]. The updates were formerly written by [[Frank O'Connor]], and in some cases, Kevin Paul when O'Connor was absent. After O'Connor left Bungie to work on [[343 Industries]], [[Eric Osborne|Eric "urk" Osborne]] replaced him as the writer.
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[[Image:Weeklywhatsupdatelogo.gif|thumb|Official "Bungie Weekly What's Update" banner.]]
The '''Bungie Weekly Update''' is a weekly posting on [[Bungie.net]] that gives fans a look into the current events and projects of [[Bungie]]. The updates were formerly written by [[Frank O'Connor]], and in some cases, [[Kevin Paul]] when O'Connor was absent. After O'Connor left Bungie to work on [[343 Industries]], [[Eric Osborne]] replaced him as the writer.


==History==
==History==
On [[2004 (real world)|January 16, 2004]], Frank O'Connor began a series of weekly reports on the progress of ''[[Halo 2]]'', known as ''Frankie's Bungie Update''. After the release of ''Halo 2'', he continued making reports on the general state of things at Bungie under the name ''Bungie Weekly What's Update'', which was later shortened to ''Bungie Weekly Update''.
On January 16, 2004, Frank O'Connor began a series of weekly reports on the progress of ''[[Halo 2]]'', known as ''Frankie's Bungie Update''. After the release of Halo 2, he continued making reports on the general state of things at Bungie under the name ''Bungie Weekly What's Update'', which was later shortened to ''Bungie Weekly Update''.


After ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' and the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' were announced, the Bungie Weekly update included previews of the material as well as interviews with [[Eric Nylund]] and the various artists behind the HGN.
After ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' and the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' were announced, the Bungie Weekly update included previews of the material as well as interviews with [[Eric Nylund]] and the various artists behind the HGN.


The weekly update continued after ''[[Halo 3]]'' was announced, and Frankie would give detailed updates on how the construction of the game was going, including graphics, sound, and other details. The same task was later carried out by urk with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. ''Halo'' community news in Bungie Weekly Updates were discontinued after [[Bungie Day]] [[2011|7/7/2011]] as Bungie moved on to their new IP.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=31665 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 06/03/2011'']</ref> In June 2011, 343 Industries began publishing a weekly [[Halo Bulletin]], which fills a role similar to the Bungie Weekly Update, serving as a weekly, official writeup of ''Halo''-related news.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-61511/73664 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 6/15/11'']</ref>
The weekly update continued after ''[[Halo 3]]'' was announced, and Frankie would give detailed updates on how the construction of the game was going, including graphics, sound, and other details. The same task was later carried out by Urk with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.


==Contents==
==Contents==
The Bungie Weekly Update includes numerous interesting and informative features, such as images, interviews, and extended monologues by Frankie on various projects and ideas for upcoming Bungie products. It also often features new details of things added to Bungie's online store, and updates on [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]].
The Bungie Weekly update includes numerous interesting and informative features, such as images, interviews, and extended monologues by Frankie on various projects and ideas for upcoming Bungie products. It also often features new details of things added to Bungie's online store, and updates on [[Xbox Live]].


One of the fan favorite sections is the "whaaaambulance" section which is featured occasionally. The section is illustrated by a [[Multiplayer]] [[Spartan]] driving a [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] with a red cross on it, resembling a modern ambulance. The section includes emails and letters from people who have been blocked from Xbox Live for modding or cheating in multiplayer games. The people often admit they are cheating or make an excuse for their actions, and so Frankie makes fun of every letter in a public way.
One of the fan favorite sections is the "whaaaambulance" section which is featured occasionally. The section is illustrated by a [[Multiplayer]] [[Spartan]] driving a [[Warthog]] with a red cross on it, resembling a modern ambulance. The section includes emails and letters from people who have been blocked from Xbox Live for modding or cheating in multiplayer games. The people often admit they are cheating or make an excuse for their actions, and so Frankie makes fun of every letter in a public way.


Included with most updates is a fairly bad drawing of the [[John-117|Master Chief]], with eyes and a mouth drawn on the outside of his helmet. This character is known as [[Mister Chief]].
Included with most updates is a fairly bad drawing of the [[John-117|Master Chief]], with eyes and a mouth drawn on the outside of his helmet. This character is known as [[Mister Chief]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Prior to the announcement of ''Halo 3'', Frank O'Connor hinted that the game they were working on was not ''Halo 3'' but rather ''Pimps at Sea'', a pirate game Bungie used to "announce" every [[Bungie's April Fools Jokes|April Fools' Day]].
*Prior to the announcement of ''Halo 3'', Frank O'Connor hinted that the game they were working on was not ''Halo 3'' but rather ''Pimps at Sea'', a pirate game Bungie "announces" every April Fools' Day.
*On the [http://halo.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?cid=9533 February 9, 2007] Bungie Weekly Update, Frankie made a subtle nod to [[Halopedia|this very website]] in the caption of an image of [[Jen Taylor]] recording [[Cortana]] lines in studio saying "''Jen Taylor, actually recording Cortana dialog for Halo 3. Add it to your Wikis now!''"
*On the [http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?cid=9533 February 9, 2007] Bungie Weekly Update, Frankie made a subtle nod to [[Halopedia]] in the caption of an image of [[Jen Taylor]] recording [[Cortana]] lines in studio saying "''Jen Taylor, actually recording Cortana dialog for Halo 3. Add it to your Wikis now!''"


==Sources==
==External Links==
{{Ref/Sources}}
*[http://www.bungie.net/Games/Halo2/page.aspx?section=FAQInfo&subsection=WeeklyUpdate&page=1 Frankie's Bungie Update] - Archive
 
*[http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/ Bungie Weekly What's Update] - Archive
==External links==
*[http://halo.bungie.net/Games/Halo2/page.aspx?section=FAQInfo&subsection=WeeklyUpdate&page=1 Frankie's Bungie Update] - Archive
*[http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/ Bungie Weekly What's Update] - HBO Archive
 
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