https://www.theverge.com/news/998586/activision-halo-xbox-reorganization-layoffs

I can finally buy a new Halo game again? Because they finally fulfilled my “take the franchise away from 343 since 343 has done everything it can to kill Halo” wish? What a great day for Halo! And then the Destiny lives announcement yesterday. And Marathon is awesome. We’re all just coming out on top right now!

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? It also looks like the survivors of this current round of layoffs at Halo Studios are reduce to support staff for current games in-market!

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? It also looks like the survivors of this current round of layoffs at Halo Studios are reduce to support staff for current games in-market!

I was just wondering the same thing. With all that's come out with Activision and Destiny (if the information is true) it sounded like Activision had a good plan that would have kept Destiny alive for a long time which avoided all the sunsetting and other things that eventually created the games demise.

Also I think Halo Infinite campaign stopped receiving attention long ago, and the multiplayer had its last update a few months ago. No idea what's going on with MCC, it seems to be its own thing.

It seems like as much as Activision has been demonized...they might actually know what they're doing in the realm of regulated & scheduled delivery. 'It might not be what we want, but it's what we need'...kinda thing.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? It also looks like the survivors of this current round of layoffs at Halo Studios are reduce to support staff for current games in-market!

I was just wondering the same thing. With all that's come out with Activision and Destiny (if the information is true) it sounded like Activision had a good plan that would have kept Destiny alive for a long time which avoided all the sunsetting and other things that eventually created the games demise.

Also I think Halo Infinite campaign stopped receiving attention long ago, and the multiplayer had its last update a few months ago. No idea what's going on with MCC, it seems to be its own thing.

It seems like as much as Activision has been demonized...they might actually know what they're doing in the realm of regulated & scheduled delivery. 'It might not be what we want, but it's what we need'...kinda thing.

Your response is well measured and could prove to be very true. I agree about Activision consistently launching products when they say they will and seemingly having a good grasp on larger franchises and supporting them. Hell, it’s why Bungie went with them to begin with. The question is, will they try to make Halo be like Call of Duty? Could be a dud if they don’t keep that Halo sauce that makes Halo be Halo.

And non-measured, the fact that it’s not 343 doing Halo (who never got the sauce, hired people who hate Halo, and I could go on and on about their many failings) means that it’s absolutely a good thing at its foundation. Activision could be bad, but the fact that someone had the brains and ability to finally stop letting 343 murder Halo is nothing but a good thing. Hopefully Activision capitalizes on it and continues the good.

I look forward with much optimism and hope to Halo’s new future, and I can’t wait to play it.

It looks like Activision has created a Halo group that is dedicated to Halo! I hope they do a better job with Halo then we have seen in the past. Time will tell, I guess.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Good I would say.

It means we will get Master Chief shooting dudes on a snowmobile while outrunning a nuke.

I can finally buy a new Halo game again? Because they finally fulfilled my “take the franchise away from 343 since 343 has done everything it can to kill Halo” wish? What a great day for Halo! And then the Destiny lives announcement yesterday. And Marathon is awesome. We’re all just coming out on top right now!

I've long thought that your disappointment in Halo 4 and MCC had curdled into animus. I should hope I never disappoint you! I had my disappointments with non-Bungie Halo games, but I never stopped rooting for them. Halo 4 had some good story beats. I'm glad that the Master Chief Collection (in its current state) exists. I truly enjoyed the core content in Campaign Evolved. I can't relate to the mindset that one minute is so certain that a group of people under one moniker is incapable of delivering a game that is worthy of trying, to the next minute saying "I can't wait to play it" about a game no one knows anything about except that it will be made by a group of people under a different moniker. I continue to root for the Halo franchise, but I also have never believed that Activision had some kind of golden touch. (I used to believe that about Bungie and still believe they do "fit and finish" as well as anyone.) We will see!

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Good I would say.

It means we will get Master Chief shooting dudes on a snowmobile while outrunning a nuke.

Slight revision needed.

It means we will get Master Chief shooting dudes on a snowmobile while delivering a nuke.

Also...I recognize that Battle Royale games are no longer the "in" thing..but man...I've wanted a Halo BR for so long. It would be pretty sweet if that happened. It sounded like there were a bunch of Halo games/modes left on the cutting room floor that sounded pretty fun. Maybe they will see the light of day.

I can finally buy a new Halo game again? Because they finally fulfilled my “take the franchise away from 343 since 343 has done everything it can to kill Halo” wish? What a great day for Halo! And then the Destiny lives announcement yesterday. And Marathon is awesome. We’re all just coming out on top right now!

I've long thought that your disappointment in Halo 4 and MCC had curdled into animus. I should hope I never disappoint you! I had my disappointments with non-Bungie Halo games, but I never stopped rooting for them. Halo 4 had some good story beats. I'm glad that the Master Chief Collection (in its current state) exists. I truly enjoyed the core content in Campaign Evolved. I can't relate to the mindset that one minute is so certain that a group of people under one moniker is incapable of delivering a game that is worthy of trying, to the next minute saying "I can't wait to play it" about a game no one knows anything about except that it will be made by a group of people under a different moniker. I continue to root for the Halo franchise, but I also have never believed that Activision had some kind of golden touch. (I used to believe that about Bungie and still believe they do "fit and finish" as well as anyone.) We will see!

Cyberpunk releases unplayable. They give mass refunds. MCC releases as a literal unplayable brick for 4 years, and they refused to let me refund. A company like that doesn’t deserve anyone’s money or rooting for. Buyer beware and all, I guess it was my fault for purchasing, but hey. Don’t worry, you’re not out here ripping me off, so I won’t be angry with you!

But for real, you can’t relitigate any of this. The #avateurwasright has been so thoroughly proven beyond a shadow of a doubt based on their population drops, sales drops, inability to deliver complete games, and on and on. You act like my disappointments with H4 and MCC somehow invalidate the truths behind what they’ve done to a once great franchise? There’s a reason Microsoft just got rid of 343. They got tired of rooting, clearly. The overwhelming sentiment online right now from Halo fans, pro Halo players, etc is overwhelming celebration. I have been rooting for Halo to have a chance. I’m glad you enjoyed H1 remake. That wasn’t the chance Halo needed, and its sales reflected it. Halo needs new life. One moniker has HISTORICALLY been incapable of delivering a game worthy of trying. I am excited to actually try what the new moniker delivers. And it may be terrible. But it will be new and fresh, and I am excited to give it a shot! :D

And if it sucks, I’ll be sure to let you know. edit: I’ll also let you know if it doesn’t suck. Figured I should mention that I wouldn’t just be telling you if I think it’s bad!

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

We have our top men at the TSD Institute crunching the numbers on this question as we speak, using a combination of advanced mathematics and forbidden geometry to forecast how we expect this to shake out.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

We have our top men at the TSD Institute crunching the numbers on this question as we speak, using a combination of advanced mathematics and forbidden geometry to forecast how we expect this to shake out.

Just what we need: another Think Tank.

Cyberpunk releases unplayable.

Fake news.

I played it on release all the way to the end on PS4 and it was fine.

Cyberpunk releases unplayable.

Fake news.

I played it on release all the way to the end on PS4 and it was fine.

Legit? You’re lucky as hell. My PC version (and the Xbox version I tried after) were no goes. But ethics and great management (and smart business) provided refunds. Got it back after they fixed it up, and it’s such an amazing game. Can’t wait for the sequel!

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Good I would say.

It means we will get Master Chief shooting dudes on a snowmobile while outrunning a nuke.

Slight revision needed.

It means we will get Master Chief shooting dudes on a snowmobile while delivering a nuke.

Also...I recognize that Battle Royale games are no longer the "in" thing..but man...I've wanted a Halo BR for so long. It would be pretty sweet if that happened. It sounded like there were a bunch of Halo games/modes left on the cutting room floor that sounded pretty fun. Maybe they will see the light of day.

A Battle Royale (almost abbreviated that to BR, which is a no-go when talking about Halo ;P) with 100 players dropped into Forge World has been an idle fantasy of mine for a while.