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The Last of Us Season 2 Promo Starts Hype Train On Buff Abby
With the finale of The Last of Us’ excellent TV adaptation behind us, we’re once again stuck in that space of moral uncertainty. But even for those of us who have played The Last of Us’ game sequel and are more than familiar with its emotionally intense ups and downs, it’s hard not to get…
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Halo Infinite Adds Fan-Made Map Playlist, Fixing Huge Problem
Halo Infinite has had a rocky life. While it launched to critical acclaim, its multiplayer offerings have felt lacking, even compared to older Halo games’. One of the biggest problems facing the shooter is its lack of maps. And while 343 has added some over the last few updates, many bad maps (looking at you,…
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Phil Spencer Says Halo Studio Remains ‘Critical’ To Xbox Despite Cuts
Things haven’t been going great for Xbox recently. Microsoft is facing stiff resistance in its attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard. It released hardly any big exclusive blockbusters last year. And it just cut over 10,000 jobs last week, including many senior developers at Halo Infinite studio 343 Industries. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer tried to…
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Former Halo Infinite Dev Blasts Management Over Layoffs
Of all the Microsoft teams caught in the blast radius of mass layoffs announced yesterday, it’s possible Halo Infinite maker 343 Industries was among the worst hit. The studio has faced a wave of departures following Halo Infinite’s multiplayer struggles, and the new cuts have sparked strong criticism of those who managed it into this…