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Official - Bungie Departing Microsoft
jasoncart writes "Microsoft today confirmed the news that has been speculated for some days, that Halo developer Bungie is 'on the path' to becoming an independent company. Microsoft describes this as an 'evolution' of their relationship, but no concrete reason is given for this move. 'Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, said the company was "supporting Bungie's desire to return to its independent roots". However, he added, Microsoft "will continue to invest in our Halo entertainment property with Bungie and other partners, such as Peter Jackson, on a new interactive series set in the Halo universe". "We look forward to great success with Bungie as our long-term relationship continues to evolve through Halo-related titles and new IP created by Bungie," he added.'" MTV wonders out loud ... if Bungie doesn't make Halo 4 who will? The official press release from Bungie gives you the same information from the other side, as does an interview with Frankie at GameDailyBiz. Update: 10/05 21:25 GMT by Z : In the wake of the announcement Kotaku has a quickie email interview discussing the future of the company.
That still doesn't answer why they'd create a mac exclusive. If it wouldn't have been for Halo on the Xbox, I would have never heard of bungie or marathon. I'm betting there's plenty of people out there just like me.
Halo...the most average FPS on the planet and people are nutting in their pants to own a copy. The only thing I can figure is this is the first FPS most console players ever played so they don't know any better.
The game is average, the engine is below average and the story/campaign is garbage. Deus Ex Machina anyone?