William Kirk at GameCloud writes: "I think it's fair to say Halo isn't what it used to be. I remember a time when Halo was a system seller, and when it was THE reason to invest in Microsoft's foray into the console market. I'm also positive many reading this article will have their own stories of how they first experienced Halo, as well as lots of fond memories playing the multiplayer. So what exactly happened to the series? Well, the most obvious answer is that Bungie moved on to work on Destiny while 343 Industries struggled to ground their continuation of the franchise. For a long time, it's felt like Halo has been trying to recapture its glory days while also chasing industry trends, and it's just never fully worked out. And yet, nevertheless, I still find myself no less excited about the future of the series with the recent announcement of Halo Infinite. There's just something about Halo that sucks me in, something more than nostalgia, and I'd really like to understand what that is."
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Twitter is blowing up right now
All games coming to PlayStation
Next Xbox will have steam
Next Xbox niche and only for “gamers who want it” (it’s a really powerful pc or a steam deck type portable, or both)
Xbox Game Pass has some great single-player experiences, but nowadays, it's all about getting together with friends and family. Thankfully, there's a surprisingly extensive library of multiplayer titles on Game Pass to bring everyone together.
PS5-exclusive Helldivers 2 is so popular that Xbox players want a taste of democracy, and now Halo Forge will be the battleground for a Helldivers 2 remake.
Just get a PS5 and be done with it. Four Xbox exclusives are making their way over with more to follow down the road.
I remember the good old days of Halo 3 and the Forge. Some wild game games came from it.
Don't get this mentality. Nothing is stopping these people from buying a PS5
I don't get fanboyism and refusing to purchase a competitors console.
HA! All the while Xbox games are popping up in PS stores. To be honest, on day exclusivity will probably be gone and each will just provide a streaming service bundle, but why not have fun while we can.
This article was very well written. I share many points this author has as far as gameplay goes and what the halo franchise has gone through. Halos heyday may have passed especially since there are so many MMO FPS games to choose from. Halo was definitely one that did it well in the beginning and im still a fan!