The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be
Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories.It’s impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft’s gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions. Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo.
- ▪Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories.It’s impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox.
- ▪Microsoft’s gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions.
- ▪Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo.
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EntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentGamingCloseGamingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GamingGames ReviewCloseGames ReviewPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Games ReviewThe new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to beHalo: Campaign Evolved is excellent, but it’s launching at a very awkward time.by Andrew WebsterCloseAndrew WebsterSenior entertainment editorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Andrew WebsterJul 23, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCLinkShareGift Image: Xbox…
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