UPDATE - July 13, 2011

We have announced three of the panels that we'll be hosting at Halo Fest. Mark your calendars and we hope see you there!

Halo: Anniversary
Pegasus Theatre (Sheraton)
Friday, August 26th, 10:00am–11:00am

The team responsible for the 2011 reimagining of the classic Xbox title peel back the cover on the process behind bringing Halo: Anniversary to gamers on the 10th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved. Panelists include Executive Producer Dan Ayoub, Producer Dennis Ries, Franchise Development Director Frank O’Connor, Franchise Manager Kevin Grace, and more!


Halo Universe
Pegasus Theatre (Sheraton)
Friday, August 26th, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Over the past decade Halo has touched millions of people around the world. Come be a part of the 10th anniversary celebration as we welcome some of the people who helped bring the universe to life. Panelists include Franchise Development Director Frank O’Connor, Franchise Manager Kevin Grace, Pete Stacker (Captain Jacob Keyes), Tim Dadabo (343 Guilty Spark), and Steve Downes (Master Chief).


Halo 4
Main Theater (Paramount)
Sunday, August 28th, 10:00am–11:00am

Here is your first chance to see and hear from the 343 Industries team that is creating the exciting next chapter in Master Chief’s heroic story. Be there as we kick off the next 10 years of Halo! Panelists include Franchise Development Director Frank O’Connor, Creative Director Josh Holmes, Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill, Senior Art Director Kenneth Scott, and Audio Director Sotaro Tojima.




UPDATE - July 12, 2011

Two awesome contests for Halo Fest have been announced! Are you a Machinima magician? A fabulous Forge artist? Then read on:

Forge Contest
Use the Forge mode within Halo: Reach to create a work of art that represents the Halo universe. Submit your art, and you could win an Acme Archives art-quality print of your submission, plus a trophy!

Machinima Contest
Submit your short film based upon Halo game footage, and you could win a walk-on voice-acting role, get your name and winning piece showcased on a Wabsite, and take home a tropy!

To get more information and participate in the contests, please visit the Halo Facebook page, make sure you Like it, and then enter “Halo Fest Contests,” available on the left sidebar. From there you can go to either the Forge or Machinima contest app, both of which could get you fabulous prizes! For even more details on the contests, read the Halo Bulletin, and for the official rules you can check out the individual pages for Forge and Machinima.




UPDATE - May 3, 2011

WHERE:	PAX Prime
	Seattle, WA
	Washington State Convention Center
	Annex 3rd Floor
WHEN:	Day	Time
	Friday, August 26	10am-7pm
	Saturday, August 27	10am-6pm
	Sunday, August 28	10am-6pm
TICKETS:	Admission included with PAX Prime Badge purchase
WHAT:	Check www.halowaypoint.com soon for details

If you call yourself a Halo fan, this is the year to attend PAX Prime! With a PAX Prime badge, fans gain admission to Halo Fest, the largest and most expansive live Halo experience ever. You’ll be able to play Halo: Anniversary, relive your favorite moments from the first ten years of Halo, compete in tournaments and contests, and get your hands on exclusive Halo Fest merchandise. You’ll even have the chance to meet game developers, authors, and other special guests from the Halo universe while attending panels about Halo: Anniversary, Halo 4, Rooster Teeth, and more. Halo Fest is the place to be for Halo fans attending PAX Prime 2011.

This event commemorates ten incredible years of Halo, looking back at the amazing stories that forged a diverse community and redefined gaming for two entire console generations. Join us August 26th-28th, at the Washington State Convention Center, and see why the last ten years of Halo were just the beginning.


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