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Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games
The resuscitation of Xbox has begun in earnest, but there's still much to be done, and still great uncertainty: Console exclusives are back but to what extent remains unclear, and of course the "reset" for a better future will almost certainly mean putting hundreds of people out of work. And it's...

Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games
A new report suggests Microsoft may also be giving thought to spinning off its Xbox division or selling it entirely.

Report: Microsoft restructuring Xbox is "on the table" — it wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games
A new report suggests Microsoft is considering restructuring Xbox, and also wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games.

Xbox CEO Reportedly Wants To Speed Up Release Of Next Halo And Fallout Games, But Spinning Off The Business Entirely Isn’t Completely Off The Table
The Elder Scrolls 6 seemingly won't arrive for years still

Titanfall Fans Are In For A Treat With Empulse
Splitgate developer 1047 Games is back with Empulse, a new competitive shooter that, as GameSpot discovered, is to Titanfall 2 what Splitgate was to Halo. Jean-Luc got to go hands-on with the new shooter, which enters early access later this month. Though it's heavily inspired by the Titanfall...

With Live-Service Crumbling, the Only Forever Game on Show This Summer Is Halo: Combat Evolved
It was striking to see actor Ben Starr stride out onto the Summer Game Fest stage at the weekend to give a double-thumbs up in support of Fortnite - though perhaps not for the reasons Epic would have liked. For many years, the battle royale has been the Polaris that CEOs and shareholders have...

With Live-Service Crumbling, the Only Forever Game on Show This Summer Is Halo: Combat Evolved
As giant live-service games like Fortnite struggle and development doubles down on legacy franchises, the only "forever game" on show during the summer showcases was Halo.

I watched the new Halo remake gameplay, then replayed the original to nitpick the differences
Different, but not necessarily better.

Fable drops the original games' good and evil binary for a "subjective and multifaceted" reputation system, which is why you don't have horns or halos
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Fable drops the original games' good and evil binary for a "subjective and multifaceted" reputation system, which is why you don't have horns or halos
Playground Games takes a different approach to morality

"I look at AI almost like a toddler": OG Halo artist says game devs relying on AI for direction are in for "a rude awakening"
"Unless you know what you're doing, AI is not going to help you"

Halo: Campaign Evolved Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Ally X
Based on early pre-release footage, of course. With Halo: Campaign Evolved less than two months away, our friends over at Digital Foundry have been getting access to Xbox Series X and PC builds of the game, giving us our first taste of what to expect in terms of performance. Read the full article...

Halo: Campaign Evolved $200 Collector's Edition is Already Sold Out (But There's Still Hope)
Halo: Campaign Evolved has an expensive $200 Collector's Edition, but unfortunately for fans, it's already sold out.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Stumbles on Unreal Engine 5, as RTX 5090 Barely Cracks 100 FPS at 1440p Ultra
The skepticism surrounding Halo: Campaign Evolved for its ditching of the Slipspace Engine in favor of the Unreal Engine 5 for its return to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S seems to have been well-founded, as an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU, the best consumer GPU available, doesn't hit the high...

"AI is going to help you not finish games even more": Original Halo artist thinks studios relying on AI are in for a “rude awakening”
Original Halo artist Eddie Smith has warned that game studios relying too heavily on AI may be creating more problems than they solve. Drawing from his experience on an AI-assisted production, Smith argues that technology cannot replace strong creative direction or game design expertise.

Everything We Know About Xbox’s Big Halo 1 Remake
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a totally fresh spin on a game you've probably already played a few times

Halo Trailer Was Supposed To Be At State Of Play, Then Microsoft Pulled It – Report
A Halo trailer was supposed to air during the recent PlayStation State of Play event, but Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and her team decided to yank it, according to a report. This potentially damaged the relationship between Xbox and PlayStation, sources told Bloomberg. The story didn't have any further...

Xbox Pulling Halo Trailer From State Of Play Potentially Damaged PlayStation Relationship
Xbox reportedly pulled a Halo trailer from State of Play, and sources claim this could be "potentially damaging" to its relationship with PlayStation.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Has 42 Skulls and Campaign Remix to Ensure Replayability
Enable infinite ammo, play "The Floor is Lava", or remix enemy placements and weapons in Halo Studios' upcoming campaign remake.

Halo: Campaign Evolved fundamentally alters the original's DNA
From HUD markers on weapons and sprinting, to destructible Warthogs and different terrain, Halo: Campaign Evolved is a new take on a beloved classic.

5 Classic Halo: Campaign Evolved Missions We Can’t Wait To Revisit
Here is a collection of missions from Halo: Combat Evolved that we look forward to playing in Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Halo's PS5 Debut Can Be Played Entirely in Third-Person if You Want
Cheers, Chief. Halo is the quintessential console first-person shooter, let’s be honest. Yes, games like DOOM released on the PS1 and GoldenEye 64 teased what was possible, but Halo: Combat Evolved refined the formula and made the genre finally feel at home on a controller. But us PS5 players...

Halo 1 Remake Lets You Play In Third-Person, And It Looks Great
Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces a special modifier that allows you to play the upcoming remake in third-person. That's a big shift, given the franchise is best known for its first-person perspective. Campaign Evolved isn't third-person by default. Instead, players must toggle on one of the game's...

New Halo: Campaign Evolved Gameplay Mechanic Shatters A Franchise Record
While there were some initial concerns over how Halo Studios would handle the classic experience, Halo: Campaign Evolved has already won over plenty of fans with its exciting new gameplay trailers and a first look at the official new prequel missions being added to the remake. Although these new...
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