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Halo co-creator praises Witcher 3 Songs of the Past, wonders "what it would have been like if we’d kept building on Halo 3 with ODST-like expansions"

"Super inspiring to see CD Projekt Red deliver new Witcher 3 adventures"

GamesRadar · Aug 27

Xbox legend "often thinks about" where Halo could've gone with more ODST-style stories — What should Microsoft do with Halo?

The future of Halo is a confusing one. Halo Campaign Evolved doesn't seem to have resonated with the audience, and Xbox is likely scratching its head about where to go next.

Windows Central · Aug 26

'Halo Infinite' Sequel Will be Based on Previous Director's Plans, Says Trusted Insider

The next mainline game to follow Halo Infinite will reportedly be based on what the previous director planned before leaving the project.

Player One · May 9

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A new Halo Studios report claims the Xbox studio is actively developing “Halo Next” — with fresh details on the Endless, the Flood, and Joseph Staten’s original plans.

A new report claims Halo Studios is actively developing “Halo Next,” the next mainline Halo campaign. The report also details Joseph Staten’s reported plans for Halo Infinite’s sequel, the role of the Endless, and the possible return of the Flood.

Windows Central · May 7

"Halo Infinite was intended to act as a central hub”: I’m digging into the alleged 343 roadmap and how ambitious its original plans for the franchise really were

A new report claims Halo Infinite was originally planned as a long term platform with a sequel, new environments, and expanded content, but internal challenges and staffing issues may have limited its future.

Windows Central · Apr 29

Two years after unveiling a new studio aimed at building 'the next big thing in gaming,' Netflix has closed it down

Team Blue was led by industry veterans including Chacko Sonny and Joseph Staten, but it never got off the ground.

PC Gamer · Oct 22, 2024

Netflix closes its AAA game studio, shuttering the team that pulled in Halo and God of War veterans

Netflix Games' Team Blue has been shuttered, with the AAA developer that pulled in talent like former Halo and God of War veterans being closed just a couple of years after it first opened.

Windows Central · Oct 22, 2024

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Netflix reportedly shutters its AAA game studio, dismantling a team of former God of War, Overwatch, Halo, and Gears of War devs

Talent included Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny and God of War Ragnarok art director Rafael Grassetti

GamesRadar · Oct 22, 2024

God of War Ragnarok art director joins Netflix Games to work with Halo veteran

Ex-God of War Ragnarok art director, Raf Gassetti, has moved to Netflix Games to join up with Halo Infinite veteran Joseph Staten to work on a new AAA project.

TechRadar · Jun 1, 2023

Netflix hires God of War art director to develop its new AAA game

Raf Grassetti joins Halo veteran Joseph Staten for Netflix's new multiplatform IP

GamesRadar · May 31, 2023

The future of Halo Infinite is in doubt as two more creative leads leave the studio

Halo Infinite just lost even more crucial talent following layoffs back in January

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Netflix’s next AAA game is taking a page out of Halo Infinite's playbook

The former head of creative at Halo Infinite, Joseph Staten, is heading up Netflix’s next AAA title.

TechRadar · Apr 18, 2023

Microsoft confirms departure of Halo franchise director Frank O'Connor

343 Industries continues bleeding talent

GamesRadar · Apr 17, 2023

Former Halo Infinite creative lead Joseph Staten joins Netflix to head up an all-new 'AAA multiplatform game'

Staten joined Netflix just 10 days after leaving Microsoft.

PC Gamer · Apr 17, 2023

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Windows Central · Apr 17, 2023

Netflix Games hires former Halo creative director for multiplatform AAA game

Joseph Staten, former creative lead on Halo Infinite, has joined Netflix Games as creative director on a new multiplatform AAA game.

GamesRadar · Apr 9, 2023

Halo veteran developer Joseph Staten leaves Microsoft

"I'll have more info to share soon, but for now, I'd just like to thank all my Xbox colleagues"

Windows Central · Apr 8, 2023

Report: Microsoft confirms Joseph Staten is leaving Xbox (Update)

A report confirms that Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft after nine years with the company.

Inverse · Sep 6, 2022

'Halo Infinite' courts fresh controversy for 343 over live service push

Frustrated by a lack of iconic features and consistent content updates, Halo fans are voicing their concern for Xbox's iconic first-person shooter.

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