The original Halo developers are not holding back their anger over the use of their iconic game by the Department of Homeland Security to push a political agenda. After the White House shared an AI-generated image of Trump as Master Chief, things blew up. Art director Marcus Lehto and others voiced their frustration, especially over the inappropriate comparison of Halo's Flood to immigrants. Meanwhile, Microsoft is keeping quiet, even as they gear up to launch Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation, marking a big shift in their gaming strategy.
Published on: 10/29/2025
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