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Halo Combat Evolved Now Runs in Browser With 128-Player Multiplayer
A fan-made port lets Halo Combat Evolved run directly in a web browser with multiplayer supporting 128 simultaneous players—eight times the original 16-player limit from the 2001 release. Beyond the technical feat, the project raises a familiar question for the Halo modding scene: how far will Microsoft let these initiatives go before stepping in?
Haze: The Halo Killer That Sank TimeSplitters Studio
A look back at Haze, the PS3-exclusive FPS designed by Free Radical Design, the legendary studio behind TimeSplitters on PS2 and GameCube. Marketed as the "Halo killer," the game collapsed under its own technical and narrative ambitions, leading to the studio's closure. A cautionary tale about the limits of marketing strategy built on comparison rather than identity.
At Halo Studios, You Can Get Promoted on Monday and Fired Tuesday
Josh Daniels was promoted at Halo Studios before being laid off the next day—an episode that directly contradicts Microsoft's self-righteous stance against Sony. While the company picks up Physint from Kojima Productions and poses as a defender of physical games, its internal studios continue cutting staff in chaotic fashion.
Halo to Activision: A High-Stakes Gamble for Xbox's Flagship
Xbox has handed off development of the next Halo to Activision, ending the Halo Studios era—formerly 343 Industries. The studio that revived Call of Duty with massive budgets now inherits a franchise weakened by years of mixed results. This handoff raises a direct question: is it a lifeline or a risky bet on formulaic blockbuster gaming?
Xbox Overhaul: Halo to Activision, Ninja Theory's Future in Doubt
268 job cuts, Halo and Rare transferred to Activision, Turn 10 and Playground Games merged into one studio, Ninja Theory's future uncertain: Microsoft is executing a brutal restructuring of Xbox that reshuffles its most iconic franchises. This internal earthquake raises a direct question — who actually steers Xbox strategy, and at what human cost?
Microsoft Quietly Bundles Major Gaming Licenses for Hollywood Sale
Microsoft is discretely approaching Hollywood to sell off film and streaming adaptation rights to its biggest franchises—Halo, Gears of War, World of Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls, Diablo—in one sweeping deal. A single global contract for an entire catalog. The move raises a direct question: does the publisher view its licenses as cultural assets to exploit elsewhere, having failed to fully capitalize on them as games?
Halo Remake: PC Mods Resurrect Original Cortana Design
The Halo remake running on Unreal Engine 5 has completely overhauled Cortana's design. A decision that rubbed part of the community the wrong way, unconvinced by this reinterpretation. On PC, modders have already filled the gap: several mods let players restore the character's classic look. A textbook case of the remake's creative limits and the modding scene's growing role in preserving a franchise's visual identity.
Halo Campaign Evolved: Layoffs Begin Before Launch Window Closes
Halo Studios has already cut contractor positions, including at least one producer who worked on the project since Halo Infinite. It's unsurprising in the Xbox ecosystem, but the speed of the move says something about how Microsoft manages headcount: ship the game, turn off the tap, never mind what's left to do.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Arrives on GeForce NOW
The remake of the original Halo joins Nvidia's cloud catalog alongside seven other new entries this week. A clear signal: 343 Industries and Xbox continue expanding the franchise's presence on platforms that don't require dedicated hardware. For players without high-end PCs, it's a concrete entry point to one of the most foundational single-player campaigns in console FPS history.
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary on PS5: 25 Years Later, Is It Worth It?
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary arrives on PS5, fifteen years after its first release on Xbox 360. The question isn't whether the original game still holds up — it does. It's whether this port brings enough to justify the purchase for PlayStation players who've never touched the franchise, and whether Microsoft truly invested in it or just phoned it in.
Halo Campaign Evolved Hits Game Pass: Here's What Changes
The new Halo game joins the Game Pass catalog in July 2026 alongside fifteen other titles announced by Microsoft. This isn't a trivial addition: every Halo franchise entry on Xbox Game Pass redefines access to a series that remains the benchmark for console shooters. The stakes go beyond the catalog itself — it's about perceived value of Game Pass at a moment when Microsoft is fundamentally restructuring its gaming division.
Game Pass: Halo Campaign Evolved, Hell is Us, Beast of Reincarnation Added
Microsoft is bolstering its Game Pass catalog with several notable titles including Halo: Campaign Evolved, Hell is Us, and Beast of Reincarnation. For the Halo franchise, the arrival of an episode branded "Campaign Evolved" raises concrete questions about what Halo Studios is actually preparing, in a context where the license is undergoing deep restructuring following the cancellation of Project Ekur.