Hi there! And welcome to your weekly edition of The Game Business Micro.
It’s been a busy week, which ended on the shock of seeing Halo coming to a PlayStation format. There have also been some job cuts at Ubisoft and The Gamer, Apple was defeated in the UK courts, GDC detailed its grand comeback, and the US game market showed signs of life.
So grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s dive in.
Iconic Xbox exclusive Halo heads to PlayStation after 24 years
In Brief: In a symbolic representation of the changing face of the console market, Halo: Campaign Evolved – a remake of the original Halo story with new co-operative modes - will launch on PlayStation 5 (alongside Xbox Series S and X and PC) in 2026.
Key Facts:
The first Halo, released in 2001, was the original system seller for Microsoft’s Xbox console. The first five titles in the series, (which were developed by Bungie) played a major role in establishing the Xbox platform and the Xbox Live service.
