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Halo Campaign Evolved Reviews, Wolverine PS5 Date, Xbox PC Games

Jul 23, 2026 · 5d ago

Xbox and PlayStation are trading massive blows today as Halo: Campaign Evolved makes its historic debut on PlayStation 5 while Insomniac Games showcases its highly anticipated Marvel's Wolverine. Microsoft is also shaking up its platform ecosystem with new PC backwards compatibility and ad-supported cloud streaming tests.

Halo Campaign Evolved Reviews Praise Remake Amid Early Access Issues

Halo Campaign Evolved Review: An Unreal excuse to revisit a classicReview: Halo: Campaign Evolved Gives Us Hope for a Reforged FranchiseVGCDigital Foundry

Halo Studios has officially launched Halo: Campaign Evolved in early access for Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5 VGCDigital FoundryPure Xbox. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the remake modernizes the iconic single-player campaign of the original Halo: Combat Evolved with updated controls, haptic feedback, and visual overhauls Digital FoundryPlayStation Blog. Critics have praised the technical achievement, though some reviewers noted that the remake occasionally struggles to capture the exact atmosphere of the original release Digital FoundryPC Gamer.

However, the launch has not been entirely smooth. Numerous players who purchased the Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade reported being locked out of early access on Xbox consoles and the Xbox PC app Pure Xbox. Halo Support has confirmed they are actively investigating the issue to restore access for affected users Pure Xbox.

Marvels Wolverine PS5 Release Date Confirmed with New Story Trailer

Marvel’s Wolverine: Story Trailer, new art, composer details, and moreThere's No Doubt About It, Wolverine PS5 Looks AwesomePlayStation BlogPush Square

During its San Diego Comic-Con panel, Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the official story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, locking in a PlayStation 5 release date of September 15, 2026 PlayStation BlogPush Square. The cinematic trailer offers a deep look at the game's narrative, characters, and dark tone PlayStation BlogPush Square. To prepare players for the story, Marvel and Insomniac also announced a prequel comic book that details the events leading up to the game's opening scene Push Square.

Sony also announced a special crossover between Marvel's Wolverine and Arc System Works' upcoming 4v4 tag fighter, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Push SquareGematsu. Players will be able to unlock free crossover costumes in both games, further cementing Sony's push to make PlayStation 5 the premier destination for superhero gaming Push Square.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Tests Free Ad Tier and Launches PC Backwards Compatibility

Xbox Introduces Free Game Streaming With Ads, Outlines Five Principles They'll Adhere ToXbox announces backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devicesPure XboxGamesIndustry.biz

Microsoft is expanding the reach of its gaming ecosystem by testing a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Insiders Pure Xbox. The test allows users who do not subscribe to Xbox Game Pass to stream select owned games from their library in one-hour sessions, with advertisements playing only before the gameplay begins Pure Xbox.

Xbox has also introduced backwards compatibility for Windows PCs, allowing players to run original Xbox games directly on PC hardware GamesIndustry.bizArs Technica. The initial rollout features four classic titles: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy GamesIndustry.biz. Microsoft indicated that more legacy console titles will be brought to PC in the future This Week in Video Games.

Bethesda Union Files Legal Complaint Against Microsoft Over Montreal Layoffs

Union accuses Bethesda of violating labour laws in Canada following layoffs at Montreal studio Union claims Bethesda developers were terminated the day Xbox announced new Fallouts—after being told they would still have jobs until September GamesIndustry.bizPC Gamer

The OneBGS union has filed a legal complaint against Bethesda in Canada, accusing the developer and parent company Microsoft of violating local labor laws following recent mass layoffs at the Montreal studio GamesIndustry.bizGame Developer. According to the union, affected employees were terminated on the same day Microsoft announced new Fallout projects, despite previously being assured their jobs were secure until September PC Gamer.

The union also slammed Microsoft for offering the "bare legal minimum" in severance packages and immediately cutting off access to group health insurance benefits Game DeveloperEurogamer. The Rockstar Game Workers Union, which is currently seeking voluntary recognition from Rockstar Games, expressed solidarity as industry-wide labor tensions continue to mount EurogamerRock Paper Shotgun.

Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals How Mario Movies Inspired Nintendo Switch 2 Games

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Directly Led To New Star Fox And Yoshi Games, Miyamoto ConfirmsMiyamoto says at least three Nintendo games were created with the Mario movies in mindNintendo LifeVGC

Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that the success of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie directly influenced the development of upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 titles, including Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Nintendo Life. Miyamoto explained that introducing characters like Fox McCloud and Yoshi in the cinematic universe naturally paved the way for new game projects Nintendo LifeVGC.

Miyamoto also defended Nintendo's frequent use of remakes, such as the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, arguing that reimagining classic games serves as a vital stepping stone for future franchise developments IGNNintendo Life. Despite his active involvement in these multimedia projects, Miyamoto noted that he is not currently planning to direct another video game himself, citing the immense scale and coordination required for modern 200-person productions Nintendo Life.