The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be

It’s impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft’s gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions. Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on the Xbox, PS5, and PC on July 28th, with early access on July 23rd for those who preordered.