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Halo Studios Denies There Was Creator Blacklist As The Halo Fallout Gets Messy

The franchise's community lead also explained why sometimes games ship with features the community doesn't want or like

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 30, 2026

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19-Year Veteran Of Xbox Weighs In On The Future Of Halo: ‘Hire Bungie, Halo Studios And Other Laid Off Folk Who Are Bursting With Talent’

No one knows what Activision has planned for the franchise yet

By Ethan Gach Published September 30, 2026

GamesRetrospective

Boys Don’t Die: A Halo Retrospective

'No, I think we're just getting started.'

Clayton Purdom & Eric Sams Published September 24, 2026

Games

Xbox’s Restructuring Is A ‘Reverse Acquisition In Slow Motion,’ Analysts Say

Experts call Halo under Activision a 'demotion' and worry that 'Project Helix absolutely must hit'

By Rebekah Valentine Published September 23, 2026

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Former Halo Devs React To Mass Layoffs And The Activision Takeover: ‘Absolutely Brutal To See That Studio Reduced To A Shell’

Bonnie Ross, Kiki Wolfkill, and Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto were among the many former Halo devs reacting to the news

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 23, 2026

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Halo Developer Gets Promoted And Laid Off In The Same Week

Xbox laid off many devs at Halo Studios as the Halo franchise moves under Activision

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 22, 2026

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The Internet Reacts To Even More Xbox Layoffs And Studio Shakeups: ‘I Loathe Those Responsible’

'The next time you see Banjo Kazooie will be in heaven'

By Ash Parrish Published September 22, 2026

Screenshot of master chief from the Halo remake

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Activision Taking Over Halo Franchise And What Remains Of Halo Studios Will Now Be A Support Team

The studio formerly known as 343 Industries was hit with more layoffs as Xbox makes big changes

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 22, 2026

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Xbox 75 Percent Of The Way Through Planned Restructure As It Condenses Studios, Lays Off 268, And Enters Consultation With Ninja Theory

Halo will now be developed by Activision, while 343 retains a small support team for existing games

By Rebekah Valentine Published September 22, 2026

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Halo Co-Creator Says The Remake’s New Ring Is ‘Damn Ugly’

However, Marcus Lehto is a fan of how the Flood look in the recently released Halo: Combat Evolved remake

By Zack Zwiezen Published August 13, 2026

OpinionCommentary

The New Halo Remake Has Some Of The Best Looking Video Game Water I’ve Seen

I just want to go swimming in the cool, clear water of Halo: Campaign Evolved

By Zack Zwiezen Published July 27, 2026

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If You Lock Early Access Behind A Paywall, It Better Work Or You Owe People Refunds

Stop charging extra to play early if you can't guarantee it or provide make-goods when it fails

By Zack Zwiezen Published July 23, 2026

A screenshot of the Chief saying we'll be fine.

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The Funniest Change In The Halo Remake Clears Up A Strange 25-Year-Old Fan Theory

Did the Master Chief pinball around the inside of a shuttle and kill all his fellow marines?

By Zack Zwiezen Published July 23, 2026

Tips & Guides

12 Things To Know Before Playing Halo: Campaign Evolved

We've got tips on dropping weapons, unlocking remix mode, when to play the bonus missions, and more

By Zack Zwiezen Published July 23, 2026

Reviews

Halo: Campaign Evolved: The Kotaku Review

A technically impressive and mostly fine remake of a great game that I’m struggling to recommend

By Zack Zwiezen Published July 23, 2026

Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition appears in a bedroom.

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Xbox Promises A Third Upcoming Exclusive As It Tries To Explain A Confusing Reversal [Update]

Why is Halo coming to PS5 but Gears of War: E-Day isn't?

By Ethan Gach Published July 19, 2026

A screenshot of Cortana in Halo 4 with dollar signs over her eyes

Games

Former Halo Dev Says Gaming Execs ‘Live On Different Planes Of Reality’

According to Dan Callan, former Xbox lead Don Mattrick wanted a real-money auction house added to Halo 4

By Ash Parrish Published July 7, 2026

OpinionCommentary

Here’s The Part About The Xbox ‘Reset’ I Still Can’t Figure Out

Games drive everything, and building them is hard and takes time

By Ethan Gach Published July 2, 2026

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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

By Ethan Gach Published June 12, 2026

Tips & Guides

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

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 11, 2026