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Xbox Exec “Killed” the Halo MMO ‘Titan’ to Protect a Bonus, Says Former Ensemble Dev

Xbox Exec “Killed” the Halo MMO ‘Titan’ to Protect a Bonus, Says Former Ensemble Dev

"By firing ALL of Ensemble, he didn’t have to pay for our studio for 3 years, and he didn’t care about Titan," says Sandy Petersen.

Halo World Championship Announcement Teased by Master Chief’s Voice Actor

Halo World Championship Announcement Teased by Master Chief’s Voice Actor

In a social media post, Steve Downes noted that he would be at HaloWC, as well as the fact that "BIG NEWS A'COMIN" at the event.

Halo Studios Art Director’s Departure Hints at Leadership Issues – Rumour

Halo Studios Art Director’s Departure Hints at Leadership Issues – Rumour

In a LinkedIn post, Halo Studios veteran art director Glenn Israel wrote about feeling safe to reveal more details some time next year.

Halo World Championship Event Will Include Reveal of What Halo Studios Has Been Working On

Halo World Championship Event Will Include Reveal of What Halo Studios Has Been Working On

This year's Halo World Championship event will be a follow-up to last year's where Halo Studios first unveiled its 'A New Dawn' video.

Halo Franchise Might be Getting a New Game With Planned PS5 Release – Rumour

Halo Franchise Might be Getting a New Game With Planned PS5 Release – Rumour

Datamining has reportedly revealed API references to PlayStation's network infrastructure, which also indicate crossplay for the game.

Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Will Only Feature a Campaign, No Multiplayer – Rumour

Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Will Only Feature a Campaign, No Multiplayer – Rumour

Rumours also indicate that one of the projects - believed to be a multiplayer game - has recently received several internal updates.

Halo Announcement Planned for October – Rumour

Halo Announcement Planned for October – Rumour

Halo Studios seems to have a major announcement planned for the Halo World Championships, it's claimed, though it's unknown what that announcement could be.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Wants to Adapt More Games into Movies and TV Shows

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Wants to Adapt More Games into Movies and TV Shows

Spencer spoke about how the team had learned from the mistakes surrounding the Halo TV show, which was cancelled after two seasons.

15 Insane Things Gamers Shot At Video Game Enemies

15 Insane Things Gamers Shot At Video Game Enemies

Viscerality is about more than just feel and sound; it's also about uniqueness.

15 Upcoming Sci-Fi Shooters of 2025 and Beyond

15 Upcoming Sci-Fi Shooters of 2025 and Beyond

Tons of new sci-fi shooters are releasing in the next 12 months and beyond. Here are 15 you need to look forward to.

Cancelled Halo Battle Royale “Could Have Been a Game-Changer for the Franchise,” Developer Says

Cancelled Halo Battle Royale “Could Have Been a Game-Changer for the Franchise,” Developer Says

"We loved playing it and working on it was a fantastic experience in spite of its cancelation," a former Certain Affinity developer wrote on his LinkedIn profile.

Multiple New Halo Titles Are Currently in Development

Multiple New Halo Titles Are Currently in Development

Switching to Unreal Engine 5 "allows us to put all the focus on making multiple new experiences at the highest quality possible," says studio head Pierre Hintze.

All Future Halo Games Will be Developed Using Unreal Engine 5

All Future Halo Games Will be Developed Using Unreal Engine 5

Halo Studios also offers a look at Project Foundry, an expansive tech demo that is described as "a true reflection of what would be required for a new Halo game using Unreal".

Microsoft is “Building Plans” for the 25th Anniversary of Halo and Xbox

Microsoft is “Building Plans” for the 25th Anniversary of Halo and Xbox

Xbox and Halo will both be celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2026, and Microsoft says it has plans in place to commemorate the same.

Halo TV Series Cancelled by Paramount+

Halo TV Series Cancelled by Paramount+

It's claimed that Amblin Television, Xbox, and 343 Industries are attempting to find other platforms where the series could continue. ,

15 Best Gaming Trilogies Gamers Need to Experience

15 Best Gaming Trilogies Gamers Need to Experience

The trilogies considered for inclusion here have a thread running through them, and whilst some can be experienced as a standalone product, they’re really part of an overarching picture portrayed ac...

15 Biggest Xbox Fails They Want Gamers to Forget

15 Biggest Xbox Fails They Want Gamers to Forget

Following on from a feature we ran some six years ago, here’s another round of fails Microsoft has made – mostly in this current console generation.

343 Industries is Staffing up for “the Future of Halo”

343 Industries is Staffing up for “the Future of Halo”

Reports have previously claimed that the studio is working on a new Halo title using Unreal Engine 5.

343 Industries is Seemingly Working on a New Halo Game Using Unreal Engine 5

343 Industries is Seemingly Working on a New Halo Game Using Unreal Engine 5

Reports have previously claimed that 343 Industries has a new Halo project in the works unrelated to Halo Infinite.

15 Most Irritating Things AI Companions Do

15 Most Irritating Things AI Companions Do

Some companions can be useful, but others can get in your way, get you killed or do everything possible to ruin a mission.