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#101 Kickinurass
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Well played Activision. You've found you way through my boycott :evil:

I have to decide if I hate Activision more than I love Bungie now - as it will determine whether or not I buy Bungie's new title used.

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#102 h575309
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You, Bungue fans, shouldn't worry. It's only a publishing contract. The same way EA publishes Valve games. Does EA have any control over Valve and it's franchises? No.

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EA has proven a bit different. We havent heard anything about them affecting the way Bioware or Valve develop their games.
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#103 Mestitia
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Maybe Bungie liked the taste of ez muneh form ODLC? :P

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#104 ironcreed
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[QUOTE="sonicmj1"]

Let's calm down a little bit here, people. Take a closer look at the press release. I will quote a bit for your convenience.

[QUOTE="Press Release"]

Under the terms of the agreement, Activision will have exclusive, worldwide rights to publish and distribute all future Bungie games based on the new intellectual property on multiple platforms and devices. Bungie remains an independent company and will continue to own their intellectual property. HotRevolver

So this means that:

  • Bungie is not owned by Activision, as Infinity Ward is.
  • Bungie owns this new IP that Activision will publish. This will make it harder for Activision to screw with that IP.
  • Bungie's deal only extends to the unnamed new IP. They can publish other sorts of games with any publisher.

Still, I'm rather shocked. This sort of deal seemed to be something that only EA did. Given all the Infinity Ward drama going on, you'd think that other FPS developers would steer away from Activision.

THIS. Do any of you people actually read the articles posted here on System Wars? Good grief...

Yes, this is actually a sweet as roses deal for Bungie.

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#105 Androvinus
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no no no i refuse to believe this is real until i see a game infront of me with both bungie and activision on the same box.
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#106 Vandalvideo
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Maybe Bungie liked the taste of ez muneh form ODLC? :P

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This is a clever post.
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#107 Microsoft1234
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after reading it over it's only one IP this isn't as bad as system war people are making it out
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#108 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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after reading it over it's only one IP this isn't as bad as system war people are making it outMicrosoft1234
what if this "one IP" is better than halo?
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#109 angelkimne
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I think people are overreacting; Bungie are still completely independent and have full control of the IP. All Activision is going to do is publish, and I don't see what difference it would make if it were EA, Ubisoft or anyone else... As long as they don't pull any of that higher price crap, anyway. :P The only company I'm disappointed in is MS, for letting Bungie slip out of their reach (nopunintended). This is a big blow for MS platforms....
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#110 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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I think people are overreacting; Bungie are still completely independent and have full control of the IP. All Activision is going to do is publish, and I don't see what difference it would make if it were EA, Ubisoft or anyone else... As long as they don't pull any of that higher price crap, anyway. :P The only company I'm disappointed in is MS, for letting Bungie slip out of their reach (nopunintended). This is a big blow for MS platforms....angelkimne
i hate exclusives anyway. especially "exclusive" third party devs. So this is really good news. Bungie needs to be on the Wii.
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#111 hockeyruler12
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This is bad news. Activision has already ruined Call of Duty AND Guitar Hero. One can hope that Bungie will still keep their creative drive without being overshadowed by Activision, as well as not milking their franchises to death.

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#112 Clank-PS-Snake
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What's wrong with Bungie?.
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#113 Snugenz
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[QUOTE="Microsoft1234"]after reading it over it's only one IP this isn't as bad as system war people are making it outJandurin
what if this "one IP" is better than halo?

Gamers rejoice ?

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#114 Vandalvideo
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This is bad news. Activision has already ruined Call of Duty AND Guitar Hero. One can hope that Bungie will still keep their creative drive without being overshadowed by Activision, as well as not milking their franchises to death.hockeyruler12
Microsoft has done a pretty decent job of that.
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#115 h575309
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I think people are overreacting; Bungie are still completely independent and have full control of the IP. All Activision is going to do is publish, and I don't see what difference it would make if it were EA, Ubisoft or anyone else... As long as they don't pull any of that higher price crap, anyway. :P The only company I'm disappointed in is MS, for letting Bungie slip out of their reach (nopunintended). This is a big blow for MS platforms....angelkimne
It really is absolutely dumbfounding. That is their bread and butter right there. Obviously they keep the Halo IP but I doubt they can milk that forever with FPS's. I think this is kind of a big deal for MS.
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#116 Clank-PS-Snake
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[QUOTE="angelkimne"]I think people are overreacting; Bungie are still completely independent and have full control of the IP. All Activision is going to do is publish, and I don't see what difference it would make if it were EA, Ubisoft or anyone else... As long as they don't pull any of that higher price crap, anyway. :P The only company I'm disappointed in is MS, for letting Bungie slip out of their reach (nopunintended). This is a big blow for MS platforms....

I agree man, MS need Bungie, their 1st party just keeps going downhill.
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#117 Microsoft1234
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[QUOTE="Microsoft1234"]after reading it over it's only one IP this isn't as bad as system war people are making it outJandurin
what if this "one IP" is better than halo?

what if it is better than halo? sweet its multiplat according to the article so I'll enjoy it................nuf said
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#118 Sp4rtan_3
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[QUOTE="Microsoft1234"][QUOTE="Sp4rtan_3"]Oh dear god :( Bungie is my favorite game studio and if this deal ruins the quality of their games then its truly going to be a sad sad day for gameing. Good thing M$ owns halo because I shiver to think what activision would do with that franchise :cry:

i wouldn't be that comfortable yet, bungie stated its the last halo game they're developing but microsoft could eaily find another studio to develop halo and possibly ruin the franchise

343 handles all the halo related stuff (games movie, ect ect) and its made up of former bungie employees so I have high hoops for the franchise after reach. This deal on the other hand Idk about if its just one IP then bungie seems to have sequels planned if its a 10 year deal
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#119 dog_dirt
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bungie never ceases to amaze me, but lolMicrosoft1234
when was the last time they amazed you.
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#120 angelkimne
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You, Bungue fans, shouldn't worry. It's only a publishing contract. The same way EA publishes Valve games. Does EA have any control over Valve and it's franchises? No.

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Exactly. People worry too much. :)
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#122 eyebrowless
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ugh, thats awful news
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#123 ironcreed
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What's wrong with Bungie?.Clank-PS-Snake

They like money?

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#124 SpinoRaptor24
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[QUOTE="Clank-PS-Snake"]What's wrong with Bungie?.ironcreed

They like money?

Could have found someone better than Activision.

I mean I understand they don't own Bungie or anything, but I still feel like they're going to screw them one way or another.

Should have gone to MS or EA at the very least.

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#125 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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[QUOTE="Clank-PS-Snake"]What's wrong with Bungie?.ironcreed

They like money?

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#126 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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[QUOTE="SpinoRaptor24"]

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

What's wrong with Bungie?.Clank-PS-Snake

They like money?

Could have found someone better than Activision.

I mean I understand they don't own Bungie or anything, but I still feel like they're going to screw them one way or another.

Should have gone to MS or EA at the very least.

i imagine with the recent IW issues, Activision offered the best deal
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#127 TheShadowLord07
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i don't mind it it going multiplat. but their next game should have been publish by EA. Its a good thing bungie has guns,armor, and ban hammers in their studio. Just in case if activision does on what they did to IW. And don't forogt they got a puma. Now all we need to know is if its turret can shoot.

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#128 sonicmj1
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Yes, this is actually a sweet as roses deal for Bungie.

ironcreed

I agree.

This is almost identical to the deal that EA offered Respawn Entertainment, weirdly enough. EA's deal is slightly better, since it only seems to apply to a single title (unlike Bungie's long-term deal), but it's not far removed.

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#129 Sp4rtan_3
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[QUOTE="Sp4rtan_3"][QUOTE="Microsoft1234"] i wouldn't be that comfortable yet, bungie stated its the last halo game they're developing but microsoft could eaily find another studio to develop halo and possibly ruin the franchiseJandurin
343 handles all the halo related stuff (games movie, ect ect) and its made up of former bungie employees so I have high hoops for the franchise after reach. This deal on the other hand Idk about if its just one IP then bungie seems to have sequels planned if its a 10 year deal

:lol: you could say you made a SLAM DUNK on that one >_>....
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#130 Silent_Bob32
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[QUOTE="sonicmj1"]

Let's calm down a little bit here, people. Take a closer look at the press release. I will quote a bit for your convenience.

[QUOTE="Press Release"]

Under the terms of the agreement, Activision will have exclusive, worldwide rights to publish and distribute all future Bungie games based on the new intellectual property on multiple platforms and devices. Bungie remains an independent company and will continue to own their intellectual property. Twin-Blade

So this means that:

  • Bungie is not owned by Activision, as Infinity Ward is.
  • Bungie owns this new IP that Activision will publish. This will make it harder for Activision to screw with that IP.
  • Bungie's deal only extends to the unnamed new IP. They can publish other sorts of games with any publisher.

Still, I'm rather shocked. This sort of deal seemed to be something that only EA did. Given all the Infinity Ward drama going on, you'd think that other FPS developers would steer away from Activision.

Activision still profits. I was hoping with the loss of IW developers, Activision would crash & burn. The devil of the gaming industry would be destoryed. But now my favourite developer has renewed them. I'm seriously considering skipping Halo Reach, my most anticipated game this generation. If it means boycotting my favourite game in my own personal attempt to bring down the cancer of the industry, I'll do it.

This is one crazy pipe dream.

First of all, it's Activision Blizzard, which is important to remember because with WoW alone, the company should be fine. Losing IW is major, but its not enough to make the largest video game publisher crash and burn.

And your personal boycott is fruitless too-- Halo Reach will sell very well. This internet rage that seems so large scale is, in reality, a very vocal and annoying minority. Nothing more.

The deal is happening regardless, and the guys over at Bungie and Activision could care less about a few thousand people who boycott this deal by not buying Reach.

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#131 ironcreed
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I do not care for Activision, but I am still anxious to see what kind of multiplat that Bungie has in store for us. If it appeals to me, then I will buy it. My disdain for Activision is not going to stop me from enjoying a game that appeals to me.

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#132 hoola
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Well, hopefully they have everything planned out. I don't think this will be the next Infinity Ward/COD style destruction.

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#133 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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I do not care for Activision, but I am still anxious to see what kind of multiplat that Bungie has in store for us. If it appeals to me, then I will buy it. My disdain for Activision is not going to stop me from enjoying a game that appeals to me.

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it's funny because i barely ever am interested in anything activision has to offer. this current news intrigues me a lot
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#134 BigBoss154
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Mmm.

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#135 Senor_Kami
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Acti probably offered up a way better deal than anyone else. I don't think Acti did anything illegal with IW but that IW was mad that a contract that once seemed awesome for a bunch of nobodies now seemed horrible considering the fame/clout they achieved. Bungie is going in with 20+ million units sold behind their name. The deals they can get are gonna be significantly better than the deals a minor studio with way less success can broker. There are no heroes and villains, just money and negotiations.
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#136 ironcreed
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[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

I do not care for Activision, but I am still anxious to see what kind of multiplat that Bungie has in store for us. If it appeals to me, then I will buy it. My disdain for Activision is not going to stop me from enjoying a game that appeals to me.

Jandurin

it's funny because i barely ever am interested in anything activision has to offer. this current news intrigues me a lot

I admit that it intrigues me as well. All I care about is the game, and I am hoping for the best.

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#137 h575309
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[QUOTE="Twin-Blade"]

[QUOTE="sonicmj1"]

So this means that:

  • Bungie is not owned by Activision, as Infinity Ward is.
  • Bungie owns this new IP that Activision will publish. This will make it harder for Activision to screw with that IP.
  • Bungie's deal only extends to the unnamed new IP. They can publish other sorts of games with any publisher.

Still, I'm rather shocked. This sort of deal seemed to be something that only EA did. Given all the Infinity Ward drama going on, you'd think that other FPS developers would steer away from Activision.

Silent_Bob32

Activision still profits. I was hoping with the loss of IW developers, Activision would crash & burn. The devil of the gaming industry would be destoryed. But now my favourite developer has renewed them. I'm seriously considering skipping Halo Reach, my most anticipated game this generation. If it means boycotting my favourite game in my own personal attempt to bring down the cancer of the industry, I'll do it.

This is one crazy pipe dream.

First of all, it's Activision Blizzard, which is important to remember because with WoW alone, the company should be fine. Losing IW is major, but its not enough to make the largest video game publisher crash and burn.

And your personal boycott is fruitless too-- Halo Reach will sell very well. This internet rage that seems so large scale is, in reality, a very vocal and annoying minority. Nothing more.

The deal is happening regardless, and the guys over at Bungie and Activision could care less about a few thousand people who boycott this deal by not buying Reach.

Also, people should look at it from Bungies perspective. They are the biggest publishers in the world. Bungie has seen the marketing power they can pull off (MW2). They want to make that kind of money. Im sure they want to be on that "Blizzard" like level.

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#138 deactivated-594be627b82ba
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I never liked the halo series but now that series is pretty much over, it's gonna get develop by microsoft so there is a huge chance of it becoming even crappier then it was.

Everyone is happy except 360 owners, oh well

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#140 catfishmoon23
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Michael Pachter comments on this.

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#141 skrat_01
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O_O Jeesh Bungie. A decade.

Activision is just going topublish their games. All the rights of the future games and franchises will still belong to Bungie.

Activision didn't just buy out Bungie. They just signed a contract to publish their games.

No need to panic.

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Publishing rights are something to be incredibly weary of. If it was just distribution I wouldn't be fussed, but this, this is something else.
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#142 Heil68
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That was a surprise!
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#143 ironcreed
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Michael Pachter comments on this.

catfishmoon23

Sounds to me like Bungievision will extend beyond this new IP that is set in the "action game universe."

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#144 TREAL_Since
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Bungie isn't stupid. They are only with Activision for publishing. Never-the-less this is funny freaking news lol.
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#145 Swift_Boss_A
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Why the hate? First you guys make Activision uber rich by making COD4/MW2 the biggest selling games this gen and now suddenly they don't know how to make games and will ruin Bungie :| Seriously? lol. Bungie is in good hands...... :lol: Sorry couldn't say that with a straight face but Im sure they know what they are doing otherwise they wouldn't have gone into such an agreement. Anyway So does this mean Bungie will make multiplatform games now? Hmm poor lemms :P Doesn't effect me because neither Bungie nor Activision make the kind of games I like.
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#146 hayato_
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Why are people hating on this? :?

If anything, it'll just mean they will be doing multiplatform titles for the future for everyone to enjoy. Im interested to see what they have for the PS3 and something besides Halo, I know they're more talented than that.

People need to stop hating so much on the future that they can't see.

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#147 Lionheart08
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I guess this means about 2 Halo games every year then.

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#148 TREAL_Since
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[QUOTE="skrat_01"]O_O Jeesh Bungie. A decade.

Activision is just going topublish their games. All the rights of the future games and franchises will still belong to Bungie.

Activision didn't just buy out Bungie. They just signed a contract to publish their games.

No need to panic.

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Publishing rights are something to be incredibly weary of. If it was just distribution I wouldn't be fussed, but this, this is something else.

I hope Bungie is smart enough not to get in any crazy ****. We'll see.... 10 years is a long time lol.
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#149 HavocV3
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I hope to God this is just a sick joke.

Otherwise...:|

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worst news of the year CONFIRMED.

I figured I'd follow Bungie....but with Activision....I'm not sure.

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#150 RoOodriGowW
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Halo Reflex for wii , oh yeah baby. :lol: