Reminder: Watch the first episode of Halo Legends today [update: it's gone]
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Nov 7th 2009 at 1:30PM }
This is just a quick public service announcement to remind all the Halo fans out there today that the first episode of Halo Legends is available on Halo Waypoint today. Entitled "The Babysitter," it tells the story of a squad of ODST soldiers on a mission to assassinate a Covenant Prophet. The only catch is that a Spartan has been assigned to lead the squad. ODSTs and Spartans don't necessarily get along, so things get a little complicated.
The episode is only available today, so be sure to grab it quick. And remember, something related to Halo Legends will be airing on Waypoint every week, so keep an eye out for future installments.
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ChuckJ @ Nov 7th 2009 1:37PM
Some leaked Halo: Reach screens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWEQauXHmFM
Carbonize @ Nov 7th 2009 2:31PM
Nice to see you read Joystiq often - http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/rumor-first-screens-details-for-halo-reach-leaked/
Shorty @ Nov 7th 2009 3:02PM
the halo legends will b available on dvd later rite? i cant get live rite now....:/
Drago Dracini @ Nov 7th 2009 7:29PM
yea, they'll be available on all formats early next year.
GameWorks (www.PrizeLive.us) @ Nov 7th 2009 10:05PM
I watched it tonight, but I thought the characters were very crappy looking!
Some were wide and some were way to skinny
one face look liked the width of my pinky LOL
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Nov 7th 2009 10:47PM
yes i thought it was a very half assed job, terrible detail, effortless animation, completely formulaic in storytelling, and the overall character design was just shoddy. And what's with Forerunner buildings being Japanese pagodas? Artistic license is fine and all, but when the structures we've seen from the forerunner before are basic geometric monoliths, isn't that a tad too far?
VedicHymn @ Nov 7th 2009 2:27PM
I'm not a huge anime fan, but it wasn't bad. I'm curious to see how the rest are.
danthaman15 @ Nov 7th 2009 3:07PM
It was surprisingly good. I just didn't like some of the anime cliches, such as the spiky haircuts. Where are the army haircut regulations?!?
BIacked Out @ Nov 7th 2009 4:10PM
@dan: The UNSC marines' hair was all short, infact the only real chiched hairstyle was o'brian. Hes a noob anyway tbh.
Van Faulk @ Nov 7th 2009 11:27PM
He's an ODST. Are you gonna tell him to cut his hair?
Dr.House @ Nov 7th 2009 2:28PM
no thanks.
Azbulldog @ Nov 7th 2009 3:05PM
I still believe the spartan's capabilities are far exaggerated. When pulling out the drop pod from the water she looked like some sort of gorilla, then she takes one hit from the brute and dies...eh.
Bikram @ Nov 7th 2009 7:17PM
thanx for the spoiler
Drago Dracini @ Nov 7th 2009 7:35PM
it's a 20 minute video. Stay off the internet before you see it if you don't want spoilers.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Nov 7th 2009 10:47PM
maybe she was playing on legendary
Dr.House @ Nov 8th 2009 1:44AM
One to many skulls activated.
Aero @ Nov 7th 2009 3:26PM
I really liked the episode but it was a bit weird how the Forerunner built distinctly Japanese style buildings.
CynicalStrike @ Nov 7th 2009 4:03PM
It's also strange that there's no height requirement for ODSTs; that O'Brian guy is about 4' tall tops.
james @ Nov 7th 2009 4:28PM
I guess I'll check it out
http://bit.ly/4DgKrg
R. Anderson @ Nov 7th 2009 5:05PM
Yah, it was OK...but the whiny boy sniper idea was too much.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Nov 7th 2009 10:44PM
Disappointing I think, this seems like it has more in common with the Gotham Knight anime anthology than just the anthologyness of it. Typical anime tropes, a tough selfish little punk gets shamed and taught a lesson and turns into a nice guy, all while having ridiculous spiky hair.SPOILERS SPOILERS The Spartan turning out to be a woman was all to formulaic as well. SPOILERS ENDWell, studio 4C did make the absolute worst parts of Gotham Knight, so I can hope that the other episodes will be better. All in all it wasnt as terrible as GK was, it was at least entertaining to watch the Spartan backstab some grunts and fight the brute chieftain.
whylekat @ Nov 8th 2009 6:47PM
Yeah I agree. I can't sit thru a lot of the Gotham Knight features.. After 3 minutes I get too confused and keep thinking I'm watching The AniMatrix. =P
I fear the same for this Halo adaption.
Capgun @ Nov 7th 2009 11:31PM
Wasnt too bad to be honest. The spartan was overexagerrated though. I understand them being big, but last I checked their arms weren't supposed to swell to the size of tree trunks.
xnifex @ Nov 8th 2009 1:33AM
where the hell is it? i can't find it. just got off work & i want to watch it
xnifex @ Nov 8th 2009 1:36AM
That's BS! I worked all day, got home at 11 PM AZ or Mountain time & it's no longer up. fuck!
Erik @ Nov 8th 2009 2:17AM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=47BK3CTQ there ya go
xnifex @ Nov 8th 2009 2:56AM
it's better than nothing. thanks for the link
SovereignSky @ Nov 8th 2009 4:15AM
I thought the episode was well done, even though a few nuances of predictability floated about. However, that's also something that made it so great. Being easy to follow and very entertaining all in the scope of fifteen minutes is just fine with me. And, as a dedicated Halo fan, it was awesome to see the fiction come to life in such a way.
For those who've read all the books, there's a tiny tid bit at the end that'll keep you wondering how the next episodes will either nod toward the cannon of the books or use them as a basis for plot elements. I'm pumped to see what's in store for us next Saturday!
BigDog969 @ Nov 8th 2009 5:09AM
I missed the episode too ....... I don't see why it can't be up for the whole weekend
afiq tadza @ Nov 8th 2009 6:06AM
it was a bit cliched, but overall the anime was good and produced well, albeit on the short side.
cant wait for the next episode
whylekat @ Nov 8th 2009 2:11PM
Too bad for anyone that didn't watch it. It unlocked an avatar award.
Erik @ Nov 8th 2009 3:08PM
bullshit
whylekat @ Nov 8th 2009 3:14PM
Umm no not really.. After I watched the entire thing including credits it displayed "Avatar Award Unlocked."
Erik @ Nov 8th 2009 5:30PM
i watched it 3 times fully and nothing unlocked and i checked all available if you click avatar awards for that game and there was nothing not even a unlock sign so i call bs til you show proof unless you think its the metal ball floaty thing that you get for joining waypoint
joeybeast @ Nov 9th 2009 9:44AM
WTF, I totally missed it.
Kinsey @ Nov 9th 2009 10:50AM
I just flukly got to catch the episode. Just decided to turn on my xbox and check out Halo Waypoint to find the episode there ready to watch. Didnt reallize till after finished watching it that it was only on for the day. Now I look forward to next Sat.
nord2007 @ Nov 9th 2009 12:34PM
Really? Well it's Monday and I missed it. Bummer. Not a good start for Waypoint.