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Call of Duty maker slammed for using footage of real-life crowd disaster in game

Game uses images of a paramedic performing CPR, bodies on the road, and a victim being carried away on a stretcher

The Independent UK · Oct 29

Outcry after Call of Duty maker uses real footage of deadly Seoul crowd crush in new video game

Bereaved families have urged the publisher of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to remove a clip from the game that shows a figure performing CPR and bodies lying in the street

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review – a thrilling airport novel of a game

From parkour over Manhattan rooftops and car chases in Paris to the climactic battle at a North Korean air base, the developers have thrown absolutely everything at the game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Halo Studios' Final 'Halo' Update Could Reveal What Might Have Been With 'Halo 7'

Halo Studios may be nearing closure after one final "Halo: Campaign Evolved" update, while concept art offers a glimpse at its canceled Halo sequel.

Player One · Oct 8

Microsof is reportedly rebooting the Halo series, Activision game may delve deeper into Master Chief's character and origins

The Halo franchise is reportedly being rebooted under Activision that will delve into Master Chief's backstory. This fresh narrative is designed to engage both new gamers and devoted fans alike. Early reports indicate the game will leverage the Infinity Ward Engine for stunning graphics, with current development stages focusing on…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Microsoft Is Cutting 268 Xbox Roles as Activision Takes Over Halo. This Is a Simple Restructuring, Not a Broader Panic Signal for MSFT Stock.

Microsoft is cutting 268 Xbox roles and handing development of the next Halo game to Activision as part of a broader gaming reset.

Barchart · Sep 23

'Promoted and Laid off in the Same Week Is Pretty Wild': 268 Xbox Roles Eliminated as Xbox Continues 'Reset'

Microsoft has cut 268 Xbox jobs as part of its ongoing reset, affecting major studios and prompting former Halo and Gears of War developers to seek new roles.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

'Halo 2,' 'Halo 3' Remakes May be 'Dead' Under Activision Direction—What Happened?

Halo 2 and 3 may no longer be getting its remakes now that the IP has been handed over to Activision.

Player One · Sep 23

Next Halo game to be made by Call of Duty makers as Microsoft lays off 268 employees: What we know

In a significant shake-up, Microsoft has let go of 268 employees from its gaming division, paving the way for Activision to spearhead the upcoming mainline Halo title for Xbox. Studios like Rare and World's Edge will now align under Activision, while Bethesda's Obsidian faces a transition to another studio amid…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

'Call of Duty: Warzone' Is Shutting Down on Past-Gen Consoles on October 23

Call of Duty: Warzone is shutting down on past-generation consoles come next month, according to Activision.

Player One · Sep 22