Classic franchises are getting a modern coat of paint while the VR development scene takes another heavy hit. Today's news cycle brings strong rumors of a return to the original Halo trilogy, alongside major roster updates for some of the year's biggest fighting games.
Halo 2 and Halo 3 Remakes Are Reportedly in Active Development
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Halo Studios has reportedly begun early development on full remakes of both Halo 2 and Halo 3 . Leakers claim the projects are definitely happening, which would bring the entirety of the original Master Chief trilogy up to modern standards .
Alien Rogue Incursion Developer Survios Hit With Mass Layoffs
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Virtual reality studio Survios has reportedly lost the vast majority of its staff in a devastating round of layoffs . The Los Angeles-based developer, known for Alien: Rogue Incursion and CREED: Rise to Glory, is being essentially shuttered according to former employees . Combat designer Dylan Ralston shared that the entire team responsible for development has been let go .
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Adds Hulk and Black Panther
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Arc System Works has revealed that Hulk and Black Panther are joining the playable roster of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PC and PlayStation 5 . The two heroes form the "Fighting Avengers" squad alongside Captain America and Iron Man in the upcoming four-versus-four tag brawler . Fans have also spotted a hidden tease in the latest trailer suggesting the symbiote Carnage will be joining the fight soon .
Tekken 8 Brings Back Kunimitsu for Season 3 DLC
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The masked ninja Kunimitsu is officially returning to the King of Iron Fist Tournament as the debut character for the Tekken 8 Season 3 Character Pass . She will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC starting May 27 for pass owners, with a standalone release following on June 1 . This iteration of the character is Kunimitsu II, the daughter of the original fighter who previously appeared as post-launch DLC in Tekken 7 .
Bungie Outlines Multi-Year Story Plans for Marathon
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Bungie has confirmed it has a narrative roadmap stretching several years into the future for its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon . While the studio notes that nothing is completely locked in, the game's director stated that the evolving storyline will be partially influenced by player actions and choices .
