List of outside references to the Halo series: Difference between revisions

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===NCIS===
===NCIS===
In "Red Cell", (S2E43), Tony DiNozzo and Tim McGee are searching through a Marine sergeant's room. Next to his laptop is a copy of ''[[Halo PC]]''.
In "Red Cell", (S2E43), Tony DiNozzo and Tim McGee are searching through a Marine sergeant's room. Next to his laptop is a copy of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)]]''.


===MAD TV===
===MAD TV===
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===Counter Strike: Global Offensive===
===Counter Strike: Global Offensive===
On November 26 2019 "Counter Strike: Global Offensive" added a "Halo Sticker Capsule" with several Halo stickers that was available for purchase. The stickers held secrets when scratched off. There was also an added bonus of a "Master Chief Collection Music Kit" added for players who played ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on Steam for 5 hours.<ref>[https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2019/11/26458/ ''Counter-strike.net'', Blog, New Missions – Secret Agent Man]</ref>
On November 26, 2019 "Counter Strike: Global Offensive" added a "Halo Sticker Capsule" with several Halo stickers that was available for purchase. The stickers held secrets when scratched off. There was also an added bonus of a "Master Chief Collection Music Kit" added for players who played ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on Steam for 5 hours.<ref>[https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2019/11/26458/ ''Counter-strike.net'', Blog, New Missions – Secret Agent Man]</ref>


===Criminal Case===
===Criminal Case===
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On March 13, 2013, Mojang released ''Skin Pack 4'' another skin pack downloadable via the Xbox Marketplace, for ''Minecraft''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Xbox 360 Edition. It featured a Red Spartan, and a Blue Spartan.<ref>[https://twitter.com/4JStudios/status/306267022013108225 ''Twitter'', 4J Studios "Yes, a few do have capes. Expect to start seeing shots from Skin Pack 4 towards the end of this week."]</ref>
On March 13, 2013, Mojang released ''Skin Pack 4'' another skin pack downloadable via the Xbox Marketplace, for ''Minecraft''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Xbox 360 Edition. It featured a Red Spartan, and a Blue Spartan.<ref>[https://twitter.com/4JStudios/status/306267022013108225 ''Twitter'', 4J Studios "Yes, a few do have capes. Expect to start seeing shots from Skin Pack 4 towards the end of this week."]</ref>


Between May 9 to May 18 2014 the ''Minecraft 2<sup>nd</sup> Birthday'' skin pack was released for free for ''Minecraft''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Xbox 360 Edition. It featured a "Party Red Spartan - Halo" skin, a "Party Blue Spartan - Halo" skin, and a "Party Grunt - Halo" skin. The Red Spartan got a Blue party hat, while the Blue Spartan got a red party hat. This skin is currently unavailable.
Between May 9 to May 18, 2014 the ''Minecraft 2nd Birthday'' skin pack was released for free for ''Minecraft''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Xbox 360 Edition. It featured a "Party Red Spartan - Halo" skin, a "Party Blue Spartan - Halo" skin, and a "Party Grunt - Halo" skin. The Red Spartan got a Blue party hat, while the Blue Spartan got a red party hat. This skin is currently unavailable.


On May 28, 2014, the [[Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved]] was released.
On May 28, 2014, the [[Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved]] was released.
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===SteamWorld Dig===
===SteamWorld Dig===
In the Xbox One version of ''Steamworld Dig'' there is an exclusive area in the third upgrade cave of the [https://steamworld.fandom.com/wiki/Old_World Old World]] area of the game. To find this area you are required to use a stick of dynamite to destroy a mushroom on top of the entrance to a secret path that leads you to an area that has a base reminiscent of the ones at [[Blood Gulch]], and a [[Warthog]] you can flip in a similar way to how it is done in the Halo series. Once the Warthog has been flipped three times, a door will open to reveal a big [https://steamworld.fandom.com/wiki/Minor_Gameplay_Elements_in_SteamWorld_Dig#Orbs Orb] the player can collect.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdWb6kyEgGs ''Youtube'', SwaggersGaming: SteamWorld Dig - Xbox ONE Exclusive Secret Area]</ref>
In the Xbox One version of ''Steamworld Dig'' there is an exclusive area in the third upgrade cave of the [https://steamworld.fandom.com/wiki/Old_World Old World] area of the game. To find this area you are required to use a stick of dynamite to destroy a mushroom on top of the entrance to a secret path that leads you to an area that has a base reminiscent of the ones at [[Blood Gulch]], and a [[Warthog]] you can flip in a similar way to how it is done in the Halo series. Once the Warthog has been flipped three times, a door will open to reveal a big [https://steamworld.fandom.com/wiki/Minor_Gameplay_Elements_in_SteamWorld_Dig#Orbs Orb] the player can collect.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdWb6kyEgGs ''Youtube'', SwaggersGaming: SteamWorld Dig - Xbox ONE Exclusive Secret Area]</ref>


===Stellaris===
===Stellaris===
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*''Been There Before'' has Lilah wanting to play ''Halo'' with Ethan.<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20030521 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Been There Before'']</ref>
*''Been There Before'' has Lilah wanting to play ''Halo'' with Ethan.<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20030521 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Been There Before'']</ref>
*''Special Edition'' mentions the author getting drunk and playing ''Halo''. [[Red vs Blue]] lines are also featured.<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20030811 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Special Edition'']</ref>
*''Special Edition'' mentions the author getting drunk and playing ''Halo''. [[Red vs Blue]] lines are also featured.<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20030811 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Special Edition'']</ref>
*''Some Call It a Puma'' has Ethan discovering [[Halo PC]].<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20031003 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Some Call It a Puma'']</ref>
*''Some Call It a Puma'' has Ethan discovering [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)]].<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20031003 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Some Call It a Puma'']</ref>
*''Spilled'' has Ethan spilling his guts to Lilah using various video game metaphors. "A console is worthless without games to play on it. That's how I feel about ''us''. I'm a game system and you're my ''Halo''."<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20031222 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Spilled'']</ref>
*''Spilled'' has Ethan spilling his guts to Lilah using various video game metaphors. "A console is worthless without games to play on it. That's how I feel about ''us''. I'm a game system and you're my ''Halo''."<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20031222 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Spilled'']</ref>
*''Operating System'' has an extremely drunk Ethan calling Master Chief sexy.<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20031226 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Operating System'']</ref>
*''Operating System'' has an extremely drunk Ethan calling Master Chief sexy.<ref>[http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20031226 '''Cad-Comic.com:''' ''Operating System'']</ref>