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The Fallout Over Halo's Cross-Platform Announcement: A Deep Dive into the Meme-Driven Meltdown
Last Friday marked a seismic shift in the gaming industry when Microsoft announced that their iconic franchise Halo would be launching on PlayStation right alongside Xbox, with the release of the Campaign Evolved remake. This revelation ignited a storm of conversations about the nature of console exclusivity, the evolving landscape of gaming, and the nature of corporate strategy in a competitive market. However, what truly stole the spotlight—and sparked a viral cascade—was not just the announcement itself, but the ensuing meme war and the intense reactions from the gaming community, social media personalities, and political figures alike.