Bungie update: Covenant toys revealed

by Richard Mitchell { Jul 30th 2007 at 10:30AM }

Hey, remember that nifty overheating plasma rifle replica we talked about last week? In Bungie's recent weekly update, we not only got new details on the wonderful device, but we also got the first images too. Jasman Toys had both the plasma rifle and pistol prototypes on display at Comic-Con last week. Speaking to Bungie, the toymaker noted that the replicas would feature accurate sound effects and recoil. While they didn't mention if the plasma pistol will also open its exhaust port when overheated, they did confirm that it will have a "super shot" mode that inflicts more damage. Speaking of the Laser Pursuit functionality, Jasman noted that it is more than just laser tag. The targets will behave like shields in the Halo games. Take too much damage, and the shields will die. Take cover for a few seconds, and they will recharge.

We're slowly beginning to realize that we are much too old to be playing laser tag. We are also, however, coming to realize that we don't care. We're playing, damn it, and no one can stop us. Hit the "read" link for more details and a shot of the plasma pistol replica.

Tags: bungie, bungiestudios, halo, halo3, jasmantoys, plasmapistol, plasmarifle, toys

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

chenry @ Jul 30th 2007 10:41AM

damn, they're expensive :(

DjDATZ @ Jul 30th 2007 10:55AM

I still play laser tag...is that a problem? :(

Justin @ Jul 30th 2007 11:02AM

Odds on that we won't be seeing this for at least another 6 months in the uk....

Grant @ Jul 30th 2007 11:50AM

that sounds wayyyy too complicated for laser tag, but at least it sounds like it will work well for play without a ton of barriers, and unless your playing at a place designed for laser tag, it never really works without them.

zourskittles @ Jul 30th 2007 12:40PM

Maybe if they had a helmet that could display your shields than it would make it less complicated, and more bad ass. Also you guys should totally play and post a video of X3F laser tag tourney, who cares about age.

SteveMB @ Jul 30th 2007 5:59PM

Is it just me or do the colors on the plasmas rifle look too bright?

http://www.gearsofwarpc.com

colin @ Jul 30th 2007 5:29PM

on action news 5 at 10, "little danny jones didn't know what he was doing. immitating a sadistic videogame, he whacks his brother repeatedly in the head with this covenant plasma rifle. when his older brother passes out from the head trauma, little danny repeatedly crouches over his brothers motionless body in a disgusting celebratory fashion, taunting, 'you just got pwned, nooblet!'

danny's brother is in critical condition at the MED."