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Microsoft has officially confirmed the second DLC for Xbox 360 shooter Halo Reach. Called the Defiant Map pack, the download will arrive at an unspecified point in March and will cost 800 Microsoft Points. The content was created "in partnership" with Certain Affinity, whose other credits include the multiplayer components …

Talk of a Halo: Combat Evolved remake has resurfaced once again, this time with a suggested developer and release date in tow. Joystiq reckons TimeShift developer Saber Interactive is currently working on the project under the guidance of Microsoft’s 343 Industries. The game is said to support 1080p HD visuals …

Gameloft has hit back at critics who say its games are clones of popular console titles such as Uncharted and God of War. Several gaming websites have posted comparison articles and videos, suggesting Gameloft has borrowed content heavily from other titles. But the firm says ‘many games are just re-expressions …

Bungie has filed a number of trademarks which may give a clue as to what the developer’s next game will be called. The Washington studio has submitted the following copyrighted titles to the United States Copyright Office: New Monarchy, Dead Orbit, Osiris and Seven Seraphs. Bungie has also registered a …

Halo: Combat Evolved could be getting a next-gen makeover courtesy of Microsoft’s in-house developer 343 Industries. The game is rumoured to run on the Halo: Reach engine and is expected to be released next year, before the next full Halo sequel arrives in 2012, CVG reports. Microsoft UK’s director of …

The on-off saga of a potential movie based on the Halo franchise has been reignited once again with a very firm statement from Microsoft’s Frank O’Connor: There will be a Halo movie”. O’Connor was formerly the content manager and front-facing voice of Halo developers Bungie, though now works directly for …

MIGS 2010: Imposed creative restrictions could save the industry from boring games, claims Xbox co-creator

Microsoft has defended its decision to increase the cost of its online gaming service Xbox Live Gold. The firm justified the price hike with mention of exclusive games such as Gears of War and Halo, and the fact that certain DLC packs arrive on Xbox 360 before rival consoles. It …

Offering unprecedented insight, former Xbox boss Ed Fries pulls the curtain back on how Microsoft joined the console race

Apple boss made angry Ballmer call when Xbox bought Mac experts and Halo creators Bungie