Xbox and MEGA brand have teamed up to create a build-your-own nostalgia kit featuring a mini replica of the original Xbox 360, controller, and a miniature copy of Halo 3, available exclusively at Target for $150 starting October 8.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer's analysis of the challenges faced by AAA video game publishers in the age of subscription platforms like Xbox Game Pass highlights the declining dominance of big publishers, their dependency on established franchises, and the need for new paradigms in the industry.
Console strategy gaming has seen a surge in popularity and success, marked by the release of games like Halo Wars and the porting of PC classics such as Age of Empires 2 to Xbox platforms, as hardware advancements and a shared understanding of controller use make strategy games more accessible to console players.
Despite significant improvements made to Halo Infinite's multiplayer, the game has struggled to gain traction and is currently only the 30th most played game on Xbox, prompting calls for Microsoft to provide greater support and marketing efforts to revive the flagship franchise.
