The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be

It's impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs , decimated studios , and confusing strategies , most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions . But it wasn't always that way. Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo . Bungie's shooter coupled a grand sci-fi story with nearly pitch-perfect action and single-handedly created a reason to buy an Xbox. Now, the game has go … Read the full story at The Verge.