Halo Waypoint



Halo Waypoint will be a new destination for "Halo" fans on Xbox LIVE around the world. It will be available for Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers (and Silver members for a short, previewing time) in the Xbox Fall Update, set to be released November 5th, 2009. Halo Waypoint will inform fans of the latest "Halo" news and activities, and grant access to content ranging from podcasts, trailers and screenshots, to exclusive video footage from the ever expanding Halo Universe. It also will provide a new challenges for "Halo" gamers with a career system, player milestones (a sort of ranking system), and even a comprehensive player awards system, tied in to Halo Wars, Halo 3, and Halo 3: ODST, with future title support to come.

Halo Waypoint has also been confirmed to be your select destination for getting your first look at Halo Legends, an upcoming collection of Halo shorts/anime. It has also been confirmed that full episodes will be available on Halo Waypoint. Whether they will be free, one time fee, or rental is still unconfirmed.

Daily Programming
Halo Waypoint will consist of new updates and features everyday of the week, with each day highlighting a different aspect of the game, community, fiction/canon, and other aspects of the Halo Universe.


 * Monday "Spotlight": Every Monday we shine the spotlight on interesting Halo personas ranging from community site leaders to comic artists to best-selling authors. Find out what makes them tick, why they love Halo, and how they play.
 * Tuesday "Beyond the Games": On Tuesdays we check in with the creators of amazing Halo gear – action figures, board games, comics, and more. Find out how they’re made, what to put on your gift list, and get exclusive previews at upcoming swag.
 * Wednesday "Community Day": Wednesdays are all about the Halo community. We showcase community generated screenshots and saved films, and feature content from top Halo fan sites.
 * Thursdays "Machinima": Tune in to watch the latest and greatest Halo Machinima every Thursday.
 * Friday "Strategy": Fridays are all about tips and tricks to get you through the Halo weekend. Check out Waypoint every Friday to better your game.
 * Saturday "Halo Legends": Spend your Saturdays this fall on Waypoint, where you can get exclusive previews of the upcoming Halo Legends anime, including special behind-the-scenes episodes.
 * Sunday "Fiction": Every Sunday we’re breaking down the expansive Halo universe to shed light into the dark corners of the fiction and answer your questions about the Halo narrative – featuring games, novels, comics, and more