May 6th 2025.
There's been quite a buzz going around about a possible remake of Halo: Combat Evolved in the works. Rumor has it that it could be released soon. But with the recent low-key reveal of Gears Of War: Reloaded, some fans are feeling a bit disappointed. One reader even expressed their disappointment with The Last Of Us season 2.
If you want to join in on the discussions, feel free to email us your thoughts. The final straw for some fans seems to be the announcement of Gears Of War, following the release of Forza Horizon. It's almost certain that Halo will eventually make its way onto PlayStation 5. It was never really a question, and now it's pretty much a given. Many believe that the rumored Halo: Combat Evolved remake will be the moment we see it happen.
Although there's no official release date yet, it's safe to assume that it could be a year or two away. At that point, it will be clear that Xbox is no longer a rival to PlayStation, and Microsoft will most likely see their consoles as irrelevant. As someone who hasn't owned an Xbox since the 360, I can't help but feel a bit saddened by all of this. Like another reader mentioned, it seems that Microsoft's plan is to simply tread water until streaming becomes a viable option for every game.
Even if the quality may not be perfect, most people will choose convenience over quality. And when that happens, it will mark the end of physical games and consoles, and the idea of owning a game will be a thing of the past. It's not a future that I'm looking forward to.
It seems like Microsoft and Sony are once again in direct competition, but this time, it's a battle to see who can have the most uneventful game reveal. We understand that Microsoft may not want to go multi-format, but the reality is that they already are. They need to own that decision.
What makes this even more frustrating is that Gears Of War: Reloaded, a brand new remaster of an important game, is also on Xbox and PC, yet it was hidden away with no trailer. Will this be the case for all games that are also released on PlayStation 5? Will they be kept secret and only revealed on some blog? Microsoft needs to bite the bullet and admit that they are now a third-party publisher.
So, Microsoft announced a new game, a remaster of an old Xbox 360 title, and it's still not available on the Nintendo Switch 2. We all know that Phil Spencer talks a big game, but we were hoping they would at least make some minor releases to make it seem like they were trying. But no, there's nothing.
Maybe they're saving it for a big exclusive Banjo-Threeie announcement on the Switch 2, but let's be real, does anyone actually believe that will happen? It's more likely that nothing will change, and Nintendo will continue on without them.
I'll admit, I'm a bit skeptical about the latest reports of a Half-Life 3 game. I want to believe it's happening, but until I have the game in my hands, I won't believe it. I also have serious doubts about how Valve will promote it. Will it be on consoles, where most people have never even heard of Half-Life? And on PC, it feels like they should have remastered the first two games first. And let's not forget, a major plot change happened in the VR game, which most people have not played. It's all a bit of a mess.
Sure, Steam is a thing, and PC gamers will probably buy it for the memes, but it seems like they waited too long for no apparent reason. And let's be real, how many people even remember the plot of the original games anymore?
Has anyone else been feeling a bit underwhelmed by the second season of The Last Of Us? Don't get me wrong, it's well-made, but for me, it's just not hitting like the game did. The "big incident" in the beginning of the story didn't have the same impact as it did in the game, and the last few episodes have been a bit dull.
I'm not interested in the faction squabbles, and I don't even remember if they were in the game or not. If it's a new addition, it's boring, and if it was in the game, it clearly wasn't memorable. The first season did improve some things from the game, but the second season, which is already well-made, seems inferior and pointless at the moment.
Rumors have been swirling about a potential remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, and it seems like it's only a matter of time before it becomes a reality. Some are speculating that this could be the moment when Halo makes its debut on PlayStation 5. Although there's no official release date yet, it's likely that it will be within the next year or two.
If this does happen, it's safe to say that any competition between Xbox and PlayStation will come to an end. While Xbox consoles may still exist for die-hard fans, it's clear that Microsoft is moving towards a future where streaming is the norm for gaming. This is a bittersweet realization for those who have fond memories of Xbox consoles, like myself. It seems that Microsoft's plan is to simply tread water until streaming becomes a viable option for all games.
Unfortunately, this means that physical games and consoles will become a thing of the past. It's a future that many of us are not looking forward to. But as history has shown, convenience often trumps quality in the eyes of the general public. And so, we may have to accept that physical ownership of games will soon be a thing of the past.
Speaking of competition, it seems that Microsoft and Sony are once again locked in a battle for dominance. However, their recent game reveals have been lackluster and underwhelming. Microsoft seems hesitant to fully embrace multi-platform releases, but the truth is that they already are. This was made even more evident with the quiet reveal of Gears Of War: Reloaded, a remaster of an important game that will also be available on PlayStation and PC.
It begs the question, will this be the case for all future releases? Will any game that is also on PlayStation receive the same low-key marketing treatment? It's time for Microsoft to acknowledge and accept that they are now a third-party publisher. The Bishop
As for the Nintendo Switch, it's surprising that Microsoft's new game isn't even being released for it. Many of us were hopeful that they would at least make some minor releases for the console. But it seems that Microsoft is content with doing nothing for the Switch. Perhaps they are saving their efforts for a big exclusive release on the rumored Switch 2, but it's hard to believe that will actually happen. In the meantime, Nintendo will continue to thrive without their support.
In other news, the possibility of a Half-Life 3 game is causing quite a stir. While some reports suggest that it's in the works, others are skeptical until they see it for themselves. Valve faces a major challenge in promoting the game, especially since it's been so long since the last release. Will it be available on consoles, where many players may not even be familiar with the franchise? And what about the plot changes that occurred in the VR game that only a handful of people have played? It's a complicated situation, and it's unclear how they will handle it.
Switching gears, let's talk about The Last Of Us. While the second season of the TV adaptation is well-made, some viewers are not enjoying it as much as the game. The shocking event that happened early on in the story didn't have the same impact as it did in the game, and the recent episodes have been lackluster. The focus on faction squabbles is not as interesting as the game's story, and it's unclear if it was even a part of the game. While the first season improved upon the game, the second season seems inferior and unnecessary. Will it be able to redeem itself in the end? Only time will tell.
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