Halo Studios didn't get to launch even one original title before Xbox decided to let Activision try
Activision lost a bidding war to acquire Rare over 20 years ago, and now it's overseeing the studio
Xbox lays off 268 more employees, merges Obsidian into Bethesda, and puts Activision in charge of Halo
Xbox lay off 268 people as Activision take over Halo and Rare, while Obsidian become part of Bethesda, plus Forza and Fable studios merge
Well, there you go . Xbox have enacted a second round of layoffs and internal upheaval this year, following July's initial shooting of 1600 staff into the sun and parting ways with multiple studios.
Xbox Lays Off 268 More People, Hands Halo Series To Activision
Earlier this year, Xbox performed a massive wave of layoffs , eliminating 1,600 roles and sharing that more cuts would come soon.
All The Major Xbox Changes Microsoft Announced Today: Layoffs, Halo Goes To Activision, And Lots More
Microsoft's "reset" of the Xbox business continued today with the announcement of another giant wave of changes and restructuring to help the business become more successful in the future, or at least that's the plan.
Activision to take over Halo series as more Microsoft layoffs hit Halo Studios and others
Two of the biggest FPS franchises of all time.
Next major Halo game being developed by Activision, as Halo Studios all but closes as part of Microsoft's Xbox restructuring
Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) won't develop the next mainline Halo game because it's being what sounds like drastically reduced in size.
Halo's Next Game Is Coming From An Unexpected Developer: Activision
Microsoft has officially announced a major change to its Halo franchise, as Activision will develop the next game in the series with a new, purpose-built team.
Activision Taking Over Halo Franchise And What Remains Of Halo Studios Will Now Be A Support Team
The studio formerly known as 343 Industries was hit with more layoffs as Xbox makes big changes
Handing Halo to Activision Makes Business Sense, but Is That Enough to Save the Series?
The next Halo game will be developed by Activision, but is the slick Call of Duty development pipeline enough to save Master Chief?
CONFIRMED: Microsoft Hands Halo to Call of Duty Developer Activision as Part of Seismic Xbox Studios Shakeup
Microsoft has today confirmed that the next mainline Halo game will be developed by Call of Duty maker Activision, with mass layoffs hitting Halo Studios amid a significant restructure of its Xbox studios setup.
Call of Duty maker Activision claims video game cheating is now a £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) a year industry
Activision has published a breakdown of the numbers behind cheating in its games, claiming cheating is big business, generating about 6.3 billion - $8.5bn - every year in account sales, boosting, and spoofing services. Read more
Call of Duty Maker Activision Says the Video Game Cheat Market Generates $8.5 Billion a Year
Ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s release, Activision has spoken about the “multi-billion-dollar market” behind video game cheats.
Activision Calls Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 'The Epic Conclusion,' Leaving Fans Wondering What's Next
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is being advertised as the "epic conclusion," suggesting an end of an era for the franchise.
Call of Duty Anti-Cheat Boss Reveals Why Activision Shadow Bans Players Suspected of Cheating Instead of Immediately Permanently Banning Them
The senior director of Call of Duty's anti-cheat system has explained why Activision shadow bans players instead of outright permanently banning them from the game.
The Activision Super Pocket is the cutest Evercade portable yet, but I wouldn't pick it over Banjo
Call of Duty cheat-maker issues groveling apology after Activision takedown
I don't know if it'll deter others, but it is funny.
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