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Activision’s Goal is to “Make the Greatest Halo Game Ever,” Says President
Activision will now develop the next Halo game following significant layoffs at Xbox's Halo Studios. Activision president Rob Kostich stated the company's goal is to "make the greatest Halo game ever." The article notes the troubled legacy of the franchise under 343 Industries, citing issues with Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite.
Halo co-creator praises Witcher 3 Songs of the Past, wonders "what it would have been like if we’d kept…
Former Halo co-creator Joseph Staten expressed admiration for The Witcher 3's new expansion, Songs of the Past, and reflected on the potential for similar expansions for Halo games. He mused about how Halo 3 ODST-like expansions could have offered new stories and mechanics, though acknowledged this likely wouldn't have happened if Bungie had remained with Microsoft, thus preventing the creation of Destiny.
Destiny 2 Is Ending Just As Its Story Started To Get Good
Despite a strong narrative conclusion with The Final Shape, Destiny 2's subsequent expansions, The Edge of Fate and Renegades, have continued to deliver compelling stories. However, issues with player onboarding and potential mass layoffs at Bungie cast doubt on the future of the franchise and the resolution of its ongoing narrative arcs, such as the conflict with The Nine and the exploration of Old Chicago.
Phil Spencer Was Good for Xbox, but His Legacy Is Complicated - IGN
Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with Microsoft, concluding a 12-year tenure as Head of Xbox. His legacy is viewed as complicated, with shareholders seeing massive stock growth while some hardcore gamers point to increased subscription prices, fewer exclusives, and studio closures. Despite these criticisms, the article argues Spencer was a net positive, crediting him with saving Xbox during the Xbox One era, championing features like backwards compatibility and cross-play, and building a strong portfolio of studios and games.
