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[[File:Seventhday.jpg|thumb|A Bungie Day promotional image for the first Bungie Day]]

'''Bungie Day''', which occurs on July 7th, is a holiday created by [[Bungie Studios]] to celebrate their long standing infatuation with the number [[seven]]. The date, when shortened, is '''7/7'''. Bungie Day was originally meant to happen on dates where the month, day, and year are all composed of ones and sevens, but has since opted to celebrate it every July 7th.

'''Bungie Day''', which occurs on July 7th, is a holiday created by [[Bungie|Bungie Studios]] to celebrate their long standing infatuation with the number [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]]. The date, when shortened, is '''7/7'''. Bungie Day was originally meant to happen on dates where the month, day, and year are all composed of ones and sevens, but has since opted to celebrate it every July 7th.

==Celebration==

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===Bungie.net===

The 2007 Bungie Day was celebrated on [[Bungie.net]] in the form of a post detailing newly announced material for the then upcoming [[Halo 3]], including an online [[multiplayer]] battle, 3-D movie/screenshots of the recently revealed [[CQB Armor]], and the [[EVA Armor]] along with canon information about their background and development. Background information on the [[Brute Chopper]] vehicle was also included.

The 2007 Bungie Day was celebrated on [[Bungie.net]] in the form of a post detailing newly announced material for the then upcoming [[Halo 3]], including an online [[multiplayer]] battle, 3-D movie/screenshots of the recently revealed [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB Armor]], and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA Armor]] along with canon information about their background and development. Background information on the [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Brute Chopper]] vehicle was also included.

===Xbox Live===

'''2007:''' [[Xbox Live]] also saw some celebration from Bungie Studios in the form of free downloadable content from the Xbox Live Marketplace. All new gamer pics and a new dashboard theme (titled ''Bungie Day 2007 Theme'' and ''Bungie Day 2007 Picture Pack'') were available to download (free of charge) until 0900 (GSM) the following Sunday. In addition, the [[Halo 2]] [[Blastacular Pack]], originally a download that cost $4.00, became permanently free. It was also announced that the maps included in Blastacular Pack ([[Desolation]] and [[Tombstone]]) would be fully added to the [[Matchmaking]] system for Halo 2 in the coming weeks (at this time there were still a few matchmaking playlists that did not include these maps).

'''2007:''' [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]] also saw some celebration from Bungie Studios in the form of free downloadable content from the Xbox Live Marketplace. All new gamer pics and a new dashboard theme (titled ''Bungie Day 2007 Theme'' and ''Bungie Day 2007 Picture Pack'') were available to download (free of charge) until 0900 (GSM) the following Sunday. In addition, the [[Halo 2]] [[Blastacular Pack]], originally a download that cost $4.00, became permanently free. It was also announced that the maps included in Blastacular Pack ([[Desolation]] and [[Tombstone]]) would be fully added to the [[Matchmaking]] system for Halo 2 in the coming weeks (at this time there were still a few matchmaking playlists that did not include these maps).

'''2008:''' Bungie released free gamer pictures and a dashboard theme which were only available during Bungie Day, the free downloadable Halo 3 map [[Cold Storage]] was released and the price of the [[Legendary Map Pack]] was reduced from 800 Microsoft Points to 600 Microsoft Points. There was also a special playlist added dubbed "Icy Treats", that was a seven player free for all only on [[Cold Storage]] with a variety of different game types.

'''2009:''' Bungie launched a version of the 7 on the 7th where players were able to get [[Recon]]. The playlist was a 4v4 game on community made maps. The playlist was called "Bungie vs World". Bungie was on for a full twenty-four hours and if you played with them and won, your team won Recon armor. Recon was additionally given away for random accomplishments(This information can be found [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU071009 Here]). This information was stated in the Bungie podcast released on 6/24/2009 and a post made hours before the playlist began (1 am PDT).

'''2009:''' Bungie launched a version of the 7 on the 7th where players were able to get [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon]]. The playlist was a 4v4 game on community made maps. The playlist was called "Bungie vs World". Bungie was on for a full twenty-four hours and if you played with them and won, your team won Recon armor. Recon was additionally given away for random accomplishments(This information can be found [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU071009 Here]). This information was stated in the Bungie podcast released on 6/24/2009 and a post made hours before the playlist began (1 am PDT).

'''2010''': [[Rooster Teeth Productions]], with guidance from Bungie, release a ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' [[Red vs. Blue Halo: Reach PSA: Deja View|public service announcement]] (PSA) exclusively showcasing the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Forge World/Hemorrhage|remake]] of classic multiplayer level [[~~Blood Gulch (Level)|~~Blood Gulch]]. The video also features a new armor ability; the [[Hologram]], a new variant of the [[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Warthog]], and teases the new immensely large playable area outside the confines of the main canyon of Blood Gulch ([[Forge World]]). Bungie also gave every ''Halo 3'' player their highly coveted [[Bungie Armor]] for the day.

'''2010''': [[Rooster Teeth Productions]], with guidance from Bungie, release a ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' [[Red vs. Blue Halo: Reach PSA: Deja View|public service announcement]] (PSA) exclusively showcasing the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Forge World/Hemorrhage|remake]] of classic multiplayer level [[Blood Gulch]]. The video also features a new armor ability; the [[Holography|Hologram]], a new variant of the [[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Warthog]], and teases the new immensely large playable area outside the confines of the main canyon of Blood Gulch ([[Forge World]]). Bungie also gave every ''Halo 3'' player their highly coveted [[Bungie Armor]] for the day.

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 [[File:Seventhday.jpg|thumb|A Bungie Day promotional image for the first Bungie Day]]
-'''Bungie Day''', which occurs on July 7th, is a holiday created by [[Bungie Studios]] to celebrate their long standing infatuation with the number [[seven]]. The date, when shortened, is '''7/7'''. Bungie Day was originally meant to happen on dates where the month, day, and year are all composed of ones and sevens, but has since opted to celebrate it every July 7th.
+'''Bungie Day''', which occurs on July 7th, is a holiday created by [[Bungie|Bungie Studios]] to celebrate their long standing infatuation with the number [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]]. The date, when shortened, is '''7/7'''. Bungie Day was originally meant to happen on dates where the month, day, and year are all composed of ones and sevens, but has since opted to celebrate it every July 7th.
 ==Celebration==
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 ===Bungie.net===
-The 2007 Bungie Day was celebrated on [[Bungie.net]] in the form of a post detailing newly announced material for the then upcoming [[Halo 3]], including an online [[multiplayer]] battle, 3-D movie/screenshots of the recently revealed [[CQB Armor]], and the [[EVA Armor]] along with canon information about their background and development. Background information on the [[Brute Chopper]] vehicle was also included.
+The 2007 Bungie Day was celebrated on [[Bungie.net]] in the form of a post detailing newly announced material for the then upcoming [[Halo 3]], including an online [[multiplayer]] battle, 3-D movie/screenshots of the recently revealed [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB Armor]], and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA Armor]] along with canon information about their background and development. Background information on the [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Brute Chopper]] vehicle was also included.
 ===Xbox Live===
-'''2007:''' [[Xbox Live]] also saw some celebration from Bungie Studios in the form of free downloadable content from the Xbox Live Marketplace. All new gamer pics and a new dashboard theme (titled ''Bungie Day 2007 Theme'' and ''Bungie Day 2007 Picture Pack'') were available to download (free of charge) until 0900 (GSM) the following Sunday. In addition, the [[Halo 2]] [[Blastacular Pack]], originally a download that cost $4.00, became permanently free. It was also announced that the maps included in Blastacular Pack ([[Desolation]] and [[Tombstone]]) would be fully added to the [[Matchmaking]] system for Halo 2 in the coming weeks (at this time there were still a few matchmaking playlists that did not include these maps).
+'''2007:''' [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]] also saw some celebration from Bungie Studios in the form of free downloadable content from the Xbox Live Marketplace. All new gamer pics and a new dashboard theme (titled ''Bungie Day 2007 Theme'' and ''Bungie Day 2007 Picture Pack'') were available to download (free of charge) until 0900 (GSM) the following Sunday. In addition, the [[Halo 2]] [[Blastacular Pack]], originally a download that cost $4.00, became permanently free. It was also announced that the maps included in Blastacular Pack ([[Desolation]] and [[Tombstone]]) would be fully added to the [[Matchmaking]] system for Halo 2 in the coming weeks (at this time there were still a few matchmaking playlists that did not include these maps).
 '''2008:''' Bungie released free gamer pictures and a dashboard theme which were only available during Bungie Day, the free downloadable Halo 3 map [[Cold Storage]] was released and the price of the [[Legendary Map Pack]] was reduced from 800 Microsoft Points to 600 Microsoft Points. There was also a special playlist added dubbed "Icy Treats", that was a seven player free for all only on [[Cold Storage]] with a variety of different game types.
-'''2009:''' Bungie launched a version of the 7 on the 7th where players were able to get [[Recon]]. The playlist was a 4v4 game on community made maps. The playlist was called "Bungie vs World". Bungie was on for a full twenty-four hours and if you played with them and won, your team won Recon armor. Recon was additionally given away for random accomplishments(This information can be found [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU071009 Here]). This information was stated in the Bungie podcast released on 6/24/2009 and a post made hours before the playlist began (1 am PDT).
+'''2009:''' Bungie launched a version of the 7 on the 7th where players were able to get [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon]]. The playlist was a 4v4 game on community made maps. The playlist was called "Bungie vs World". Bungie was on for a full twenty-four hours and if you played with them and won, your team won Recon armor. Recon was additionally given away for random accomplishments(This information can be found [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU071009 Here]). This information was stated in the Bungie podcast released on 6/24/2009 and a post made hours before the playlist began (1 am PDT).
-'''2010''': [[Rooster Teeth Productions]], with guidance from Bungie, release a ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' [[Red vs. Blue Halo: Reach PSA: Deja View|public service announcement]] (PSA) exclusively showcasing the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Forge World/Hemorrhage|remake]] of classic multiplayer level [[Blood Gulch (Level)|Blood Gulch]]. The video also features a new armor ability; the [[Hologram]], a new variant of the [[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Warthog]], and teases the new immensely large playable area outside the confines of the main canyon of Blood Gulch ([[Forge World]]). Bungie also gave every ''Halo 3'' player their highly coveted [[Bungie Armor]] for the day.
+'''2010''': [[Rooster Teeth Productions]], with guidance from Bungie, release a ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' [[Red vs. Blue Halo: Reach PSA: Deja View|public service announcement]] (PSA) exclusively showcasing the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Forge World/Hemorrhage|remake]] of classic multiplayer level [[Blood Gulch]]. The video also features a new armor ability; the [[Holography|Hologram]], a new variant of the [[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Warthog]], and teases the new immensely large playable area outside the confines of the main canyon of Blood Gulch ([[Forge World]]). Bungie also gave every ''Halo 3'' player their highly coveted [[Bungie Armor]] for the day.
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