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Xbox's new Mythic Achievement feature, designed to mirror PlayStation's Platinum Trophies, has surfaced in PC app updates with its distinctive 16-second unlock sound and badge symbol.
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Following Xbox's restructuring of the Halo franchise, The Hollywood Reporter claims Activision will develop the series' next major title as a new mainline entry rather than another remake.
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Microsoft has eliminated 268 roles across Halo Studios and Xbox Game Studios management, reducing Halo Studios to a small team focused on community support while Activision takes over development of the next Halo game.
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Xbox has provided limited clarity on Arkane Studios' status following recent restructuring. The studio behind Marvel's Blade remains under consultation with no timeline for resolution.
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Microsoft is consolidating its Forza developers Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios into one team after years of collaboration on the racing franchise.
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Blizzard has clarified that its upcoming StarCraft shooter, announced at BlizzCon 2026 with a 2030 launch, will not be exclusive to Xbox. The publisher declined to specify which platforms will receive the game, but ruled out Xbox exclusivity despite
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Microsoft announced additional cuts across Halo Studios and management layers, consolidating IP including Halo under Activision. Ninja Theory faces a proposed closure after two acquisition deals fell through, putting Senua's development in doubt.
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Pre-orders for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve are now live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S ahead of the October 2 release. Players who pre-order will receive Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a bonus, with no plans for separate sale.
2 min readWindows Central's Jez Corden has hinted at an incoming Xbox announcement regarding the Halo franchise, though details remain unclear. Industry sources suggest the news may involve both positive developments and staff changes.
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Following Xbox's restructuring, Activision will develop the next mainline Halo title with a dedicated team separate from Call of Duty. President Rob Kostich pledged to create a game worthy of the franchise's legacy.
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As part of sweeping layoffs affecting 3,200 workers, Microsoft is reorganizing its gaming division by consolidating studios, moving the Halo franchise to Activision Blizzard, and shifting beloved franchises under new parent companies. The changes raise
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Microsoft has announced that Halo Studios will move under Activision Blizzard, with a new purpose-built team developing the next Halo game separately from Call of Duty. The restructuring includes 268 layoffs at Halo Studios and affects multiple Xbox
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