"Devs behind the sci-fi MMO Phil Spencer liked but canceled anyway form a new studio. More turnover at Halo Studios ahead of its big reveal for the future of the franchise. Would pricing GTA 6 at $100 actually be a disaster for Rockstar Games? Welcome to the latest edition of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku's daily roundup of gaming news and culture. I'm doing my best to avoid the dog collar conspiracy discourse currently consuming the streaming world and pondering the deeply mysterious Earth-Romulan war instead. It's also the first day of NYCC 2025. It's full of toys I don't need but desperately want."
""As of today and after seventeen long years, I am officially no longer contributing to the Halo universe," Israel wrote on LinkedIn last week. "There is little more I can say for the moment, though I intend to share this particular story in its entirety when it is absolutely safe to do so next year. In the meantime, I have a message for anyone and everyone who needs to hear it." He continued, "I know that the state of our industry seems dire, but never forget that you are *free to choose*. No illusion of security nor promise of wealth or fame or power is worth trading away your health, your dignity, your ethics or values - and no one can force you to. Stay strong, take evidence when necessary, and find where you belong.""
A group of developers who worked on a canceled sci-fi MMO that Phil Spencer liked have formed a new studio. Halo Studios is experiencing additional turnover ahead of a major reveal at the 2025 World Championships, including long-time artist Glenn Israel leaving after seventeen years and posting a LinkedIn message emphasizing health, dignity, ethics, and choice. There is ongoing public debate about whether pricing Grand Theft Auto 6 at $100 would harm Rockstar Games. A Fortnite crossover leak suggests The Simpsons content is arriving. NYCC 2025 opened with many collectible toys drawing attention.
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