Modern Warfare 2, HALO Waypoint, and Band Hero infiltrate the avatar marketplace

November 5, 2:44 PMSacramento Xbox ExaminerBrad Cook

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This week on Avatar Thursdays gamers are getting some Modern Warfare 2, Halo Waypoint, and Band Hero items on the Avatar Marketplace, including a sweet Avatar Awards collection for HALO; a UAV prop and Ghost Uniform for Modern Warfare; and a standing Microphone and Boombox from Band Hero. 

It's a big haul this week, so let's get to it!  Be sure to check out each section below for some truly great new Avatar items.

As most gamers would probably imagine, it was really only a matter of time before Modern Warfare 2 made an appearance on Avatar Thursdays. Considering the massively anticipated second coming of Modern Warfare, are there really many gamers out there who actually thought Modern Warfare 2 wasn’t going to get it’s due on the Avatar Marketplace?

Aside from some stylish MW2 branded hats and T-shirts, including some jazzy logo and Infinity Ward apparel, the Modern Warfare 2 collection is also offering up a full Ghost Uniform suit and a sleek remote controlled UAV prop. It all comes as good news to fans of the series, who no doubt are already feeling itchy fingers as they patiently wait for the drop of one of the mostly highly anticipated games of 2009.

But this week's offerings don't stop there, because also being offered up on the rack is a not to be understated assortment of great gear from Activision's newest rhythmic game, Band Hero. In this new collection is found some truly funky styles ranging from Cuffed Jackets, Ties and Jeans, to some groovy new props like the stand-up Microphone and the iconic Boombox, which even includes break-dancing Avatar animations.

If all of that were not enough great news this week, Microsoft and Bungie have upped the ante with a whole new way to experience the Halo universe in the form of Halo Waypoint.  Previously available to lucky dashboard update preview gamers, according to Microsoft the application is now available for everyone starting today.  Even Silver members are able to access it for a limited time.

This great new (and free to download) career tracking application not only monitors what achievements have been gained in Halo games, but also offers a significant amount of Avatar Awards. The new Halo Waypoint awards include an ODST Helmet (ODST Campaign Complete Achievement), ODST Hoodie (ODST Dark Times Achievement), ODST Shirt (Tourist Achievement), Monitor prop (Halo Waypoint download), Recon Helmet (ODST Vidmaster Endure Achievement), and ODST Armor (Good Samaritan Achievement).
 

Modern Warfare 2

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Modern Warfare 2 Tee
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Infinity Ward Cap
 

240

Modern Warfare® 2
UAV
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Infinity Ward Tee
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Task Force 141 Tee
 

400

Modern Warfare® 2
Ghost Uniform
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Modern Warfare 2 Tee
 

400

Modern Warfare® 2
Ghost Uniform
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Infinity Ward Tee
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Modern Warfare 2 Cap
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Modern Warfare 2 Vertical Logo Tee
 

80

Modern Warfare® 2
Task Force 141 Tee
 

Band Hero

160

Band Hero
Band Hero Cuff Jacket
 

160

Band Hero
Band Hero Jacket and Tie
 

80

Band Hero
Band Hero Quincy Hat
 

160

Band Hero
Band Hero Shirt and Vest
 

160

Band Hero
Band Hero Red Jacket
 

240

Band Hero
Band Hero Mic with Stand
 

240

Band Hero
Band Hero BoomBox
 

80

Band Hero
Band Hero Cutoff Shirt
 

80

Band Hero
Band Hero Jeans
 

160

Band Hero
Band Hero Shirt and Tie
 

80

Band Hero
Band Hero Striped Pants
 

80

Band Hero
Band Hero Faces Shirt

 

 

Halo Waypoint - Avatar Awards

 

 

Microsoft and Bungie are once again taking the initiative on gamer interaction by introducing a whole new way to engage gamers of the long standing Halo franchise. Halo Waypoint allows players to track their progress across the many Halo games as well as keep up-to-date on all the latest Halo news. Daily updates include developer interviews, trailers, and screenshots, to name just some of the goodies that gamers can expect to find in the new application.

In addition, this coming Saturday, Halo Waypoint will be playing host to the first episode of the new “Halo Legends” anime anthology. The application is just under 140MB and is currently found in the Spotlight channel. For more info, check the official overview found below.

Avatar Thursdays are an ongoing part of this column, updated each week with the newest content.  Want to see last week’s Avatar Thursdays article?  Just click here.

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