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Xbox revenues dipped $1.7 billion last year, but Asha Sharma predicts a 'return to growth' by mid-2027
The numbers are big and impressive, but the main message appears to be that Xbox isn't going anywhere.
Has 'Xbox 360 brown' nostalgia finally arrived?
Mid-2000s grittiness may be due a comeback.
'We are not looking to just maintain' Elder Scrolls Online, new ZeniMax boss says, but a bunch of updates have been delayed into 2027 and possibly beyond
New studio co-chief Nick Giacomini says teams will have "the runway they need to do things right."
Halo: Campaign Evolved On PC Has A Hidden Feature You Need A Mod To Access
This week, PlayStation 5 players were able to join their Xbox and PC counterparts for the first time in Halo: Campaign Evolved(https://www.gamespot.com/?shadowgame=halo-campaign-evolved). Console gamers are able to use a classic Halo feature that the PC port seemingly lacks: split-screen co-op. However, a new PC mod restores access to this missing feature. A Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op mod was posted on Nexus Mods(https://www.pcgamer.com/games/halo/mod-activates-split-screen-support-in-halo-campaign-evolved-pc-thats-just-sitting-there-unused/) by user Jpurd. As noted by Jpurd, the mod doesn't do anything except unlock the local split-screen option that was already in the game. There are some drawbacks to this AI-created mod. It can only handle two players via split-screen mode even though the game can support 4-player co-op. Users also note that it only works if both players are using a controller, and the mod may be limited to Steam users. Anyone playing Campaign Evolved on PC Game Pass or who purchased a copy from the Microsoft Store may not be able to use the mod at all. The rollout of Campaign Evolved hit a snag last week when players who paid extra for early access on Xbox weren't able to jump into the game(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-players-on-xbox-who-paid-more-to-play-early-cant/) alongside PC and PS5 ahead of the official launch. Players were also upset about reports that they needed a PS Plus account to use split-screen co-op(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-fans-can-relax-campaign-evolved-wont-require-ps-plus-for-split-screen/), but that turned out to not be the case. It's too soon to say how well Halo: Campaign Evolved will perform across all platforms, but the game's secret ending(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-secret-ending-seems-to-tease-a-halo-2-remake/) appears to tease a remake of Halo 2 as well. In the meantime, players can use these codes to claim free armor sets(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-codes-for-free-armor-sets/) in Campaign Evolved.
Mod activates split-screen support in Halo: Campaign Evolved PC that's just sitting there, unused
Come on, Halo Studios.
Halo Campaign Evolved skin codes
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/halo-campaign-evolved-hidden-blade-skin.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Last updated: 29th July, 2026 - Added new Halo Campaign Evolved skin codes! Master Chief is officially back in Halo Campaign Evolved: a full, from the ground-up remake of the original Halo, now rendered in the Unreal Engine. And while we could list functional changes that have been upgraded thanks to the engine switch, the main thing we all care about is that our big space marine hunk is more beautiful than ever. And, as it turns out, he's developed quite the passion for fashion in the years since his debut. You can outfit the Chief with a bunch of new skins this time around, and a good amount of his best drip is locked behind redeemable codes that will earn you unique outfits to show off to your friends. If you want to expand the Chief's wardrobe and take him into his fashion era, here's all of the active Halo Campaign Evolved codes you can cash in right now, as well as some other skins that require a smidge more effort: Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/halo-campaign-evolved-skin-codes)
'Only the survival of our studio would make us consider such a painful action': Tim Schafer announces Double Fine layoffs just 3 weeks after Xbox cut it loose
A total of 23 people have been put out of work.
Long-Awaited Co-Op Zombie Game Is Finally Arriving Next Month
Though No More Room In Hell 2(https://www.gamespot.com/games/no-more-room-in-hell-2/) has been playable via Steam and Epic's early-access programs for a while now, the 1.0 build is finally on the way, and it'll coincide with the game's launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. All of this arrives on August 11. The first-person zombie game is played on large, semi-open maps and built for teams of up to eight players. If you never played the original, think Left 4 Dead(https://www.gamespot.com/games/left-4-dead/), but slower and much harder. It's also less of a shooter than that genre titan, because making noise is sure to attract trouble you're better off avoiding with the use of the game's many melee weapons. Each round plays like a run with your chosen character, and you'll progress as you survive round after round--or you'll die mid-round (and permanently) and turn into a fast-moving zombie that chases down the team you left behind. The stakes are high. The game has seen its ups and downs so far on PC, as the team at Torn Banner (Chivalry 2) has tried to strike a balance in the game's difficulty while adding polish. This has resulted in only a "Mixed" rating from Steam users right now, but a lot of those issues have always seemed like growing pains to me, and hopefully these wrinkles are ironed out for the 1.0 release. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NMRIH2-Zombie-Combat-–-3840x2160300dpi.png?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NMRIH2-Subway-–-3840x2160300dpi.png?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NMRIH2-Squad-–-3840x2160300dpi.png?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NMRIH2-Hospital-–-3840x2160300dpi.png?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NMRIH2-Extraction-–-3840x2160300dpi.jpg?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NMRIH2-Dismemberment-–-3840x2160300dpi.jpg?w=636) For what it may be worth, I love zombie games as much as anyone, and I've had a lot of fun with this one. I've only not sunk many more hours into it yet because I've been waiting for this 1.0 version. Based on what I've played in the past, I already count No More Room In Hell 2 as one of the best zombie games(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-zombie-games-of-all-time/2900-4873/), and I'm hoping the 1.0 build further cements it in that conversation. New with this upcoming build is a risk-free solo mode, which doesn't apply the game's permadeath system you'll have to contend with otherwise, as well as a training ground so you can learn the game before you put your character on the line. There's also a new wave-based Survival mode that some players tried out during a free weekend preview earlier this year. Several maps have been expanded, and character customization will be deeper than you're used to if you've played any of the game's earlier versions. No More Room In Hell 2 will feature cross-play for all systems, and the team has addressed "over 8,000 bugs" for the 1.0 launch. It'll go for $30 with preorders and "launch" period sale pricing on offer for those who jump in early. Best Zombie Games Of All Time !4201839-bestzombiegames.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4201839-bestzombiegames.jpg?w=636) !4648572-ss766ed3debfe7b894fbb5650aa89fa.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1745/17457013/4648572-ss766ed3debfe7b894fbb5650aa89fa.jpg?w=636) !4197647-days-gone.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4197647-days-gone.jpg?w=636) !4585347-ss4cfb60ae21609e2413c9d697c299c5345c0fa418.1920x1080.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1632/16320660/4585347-ss4cfb60ae21609e2413c9d697c299c5345c0fa418.1920x1080.jpg?w=636) !4197659-dayz.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4197659-dayz.jpg?w=636) !4197658-dead-rising-2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4197658-dead-rising-2.jpg?w=636) !4197644-dead-space.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4197644-dead-space.jpg?w=636) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-zombie-games-of-all-time/2900-4873/)
13 Ubisoft games go free on PC if you own them on Xbox
Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, Skull and Bones, Rainbow Six Siege, and others are now part of Xbox's 'Console to PC' program.
Best way to farm XP in Palworld
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/palworld-xp-farm.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Farming XP early in Palworld(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/palworld) is essential. Your Pals' levels can't exceed your own, so staying at a low level for too long hinders your entire party. And you get a handful of Technology Points when you level up, which you need to unlock new structures for your base and items that augment your Pals' capabilities. Throwing yourself into raids or battling high-level enemies isn't the way to go, though. In this guide, we'll explain the best way to farm XP in Palworld and break down how it works. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/palworld-farm-xp-best-way)
Avatar: Last Airbender's best replacement is a new Steam action game with Spider-Verse vibes
Fading Echo is a new indie action-adventure game. It features element manipulation like Avatar and alternate dimensions like the Spider-Verse films.
The new 'backward compatible' Xbox games on PC run on an OG Xbox emulator inside an Xbox 360 emulator, and people have already used it to run other Xbox 360 games
Emulator turducken.