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technology2 months ago

Halo Franchise Expands with Campaign Evolved and Cross-Platform Releases

Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a faithful remake of Halo: Combat Evolved using Unreal Engine 5, featuring improved graphics, new missions, weapons, and multiplayer options, set for release in 2026. Comparisons show the remake surpasses the remaster and original in visual quality, offering enhanced gameplay and crossplay support.

gaming2 months ago

Halo Campaign Evolved Remakes Coming to PS5 in 2026

A leaker claims that Halo 2 and Halo 3 are being remade using Unreal Engine 5, following the style of Halo: Campaign Evolved, which is set to release in 2024. These remakes will focus on campaign mode only, with added features like sprint, and will not include multiplayer. The remakes are part of a broader effort to bring the entire original trilogy to modern platforms, including PlayStation, with Halo 2 and 3 potentially receiving remakes similar to Campaign Evolved. Official announcements are yet to come, but the project indicates a renewed focus on remaking classic Halo titles.

world2 months ago

Halo-themed recruitment ads spark controversy and criticism

Key Halo series designers have condemned the Trump administration's use of Halo imagery to promote political causes, calling it offensive and a gross misappropriation of the game's themes, especially in the context of immigration enforcement. The use of Halo visuals by DHS to support ICE actions has sparked strong reactions from the original creators, who find the imagery deeply inappropriate and contrary to the game's intent. Microsoft has not responded to these incidents.

politics2 months ago

Trump’s DHS Uses Halo Meme to Recruit ICE Officers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used a Halo video game theme to promote ICE recruitment on social media, featuring characters and imagery from the game with captions like 'DESTROY THE FLOOD,' implicitly comparing immigrants to video game enemies, amid a series of politically charged social media exchanges involving the White House and GameStop.

technology2 months ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved and Future Game Testing on PlayStation Platforms

Halo Studios is expanding its franchise to PlayStation platforms, with PS5 and PS4 listed as preferences in the Halo Insider program, allowing players to test future Halo games on these consoles. The program offers opportunities for community feedback and early access to in-progress games, with the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved being a campaign-only remake for PlayStation.

gaming2 months ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved Faces Fan Backlash Amid PlayStation Launch

Jaime Griesemer, a key designer of the original Halo games, criticizes changes made in the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, particularly regarding vehicle encounters and environmental design, questioning the purpose of the remake amid these alterations. The game is set to release in 2026 on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

technology2 months ago

Xbox President Declares Exclusive Games Outdated Amid Evolving Gaming Community

Xbox president Sarah Bond described console exclusives as 'antiquated,' sparking debate with ex-Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, who defended Nintendo's successful strategy of exclusivity, emphasizing its role in Nintendo's dominance with outstanding games. The discussion highlights shifting perspectives on platform exclusivity in the gaming industry.