OFFICIAL PRESS: Bungie sorta Leaves MS

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-05BungieEvolvesPR.mspx

sorta, kinda, but not really. Microsoft pretty much bankrolls them.

basically Bungie is now an independent company and not just a branch of microsoft. But Microsoft retains rights to Halo and future bungie projects.

Linked

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-05BungieEvolvesPR.mspx

Let the fanboy battle royale begin!RurouniSaiyajin

theres nothing really to battle about... microsoft still gets all the bungie games

"This exciting evolution of our relationship with Microsoft will enable us to expand both creatively and organizationally in our mission to create world-class games," said Harold Ryan, studio head for Bungie. "We will continue to develop with our primary focus on Microsoft® platforms; we greatly value our mutually prosperous relationship with our publisher, Microsoft Game Studios; and we look forward to continuing that affiliation through 'Halo' and beyond."

Sounds like a win for both companies. Bungie can expand their portfolio...and MS platforms will probably continue to be their lead platforms.

Easy to explain. Bungie is to MS what Insomniac is to Sony. Any questions?DaysAirlines

Nope.

[QUOTE="RurouniSaiyajin"]Let the fanboy battle royale begin!FlawlessSeasons

theres nothing really to battle about... microsoft still gets all the bungie games

Like that is going to stop fanboys from battling it out.

Easy to explain. Bungie is to MS what Insomniac is to Sony. Any questions?DaysAirlines

exactly. they're not exactly owned any more by Microsoft but they only make games for microsoft through a publishing agreement.

So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so.michael582

except that theyre not going to make games for other platforms. Microsoft is still getting their games unless they want to do something for the DS, which Microsoft would probably publish like Viva Pinata.

I dont get this, how on Earth is a studio owned by MS going independent again?WuTangG

[QUOTE="WuTangG"]I dont get this, how on Earth is a studio owned by MS going independent again?Dreams-Visions

Never for a sony console. Microsoft will let ds games be made, but never anything for a sony console.

So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so...michael582

That's right, I guess Bungie want's to make games other than Halo.

Inside baseball stuff there.

Win Win and the games stay as MS properties.

[QUOTE="michael582"]So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so...milsvaard

That's right, I guess Bungie want's to make games other than Halo.

They've been doing Halo for like a decade now.... ofcourse they would want to move on.... I know they'll come back to it after a while. It's their baby after all. They just need to not be doing Halo all the time and move on and they'll miss it again years from now and come back.

10-05-2007

Its just a business move, doesnt affect us gamers directly.kevy619

Well it affects anyone who doesn't own a 360 or gaming PC as Bungie can now produde games for their console. Pretty big news I would think.

[QUOTE="milsvaard"]

[QUOTE="michael582"]So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so...kcpp2b

That's right, I guess Bungie want's to make games other than Halo.

They've been doing Halo for like a decade now.... ofcourse they would want to move on.... I know they'll come back to it after a while. It's their baby after all. They just need to not be doing Halo all the time and move on and they'll miss it again years from now and come back.

It needs a break. No more halo-universe games are needed until NextGen. The next game in that universe should be a launch title for the Xbox 720. Nothing until then.

[QUOTE="kcpp2b"][QUOTE="milsvaard"]

[QUOTE="michael582"]So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so...Dreams-Visions

That's right, I guess Bungie want's to make games other than Halo.

They've been doing Halo for like a decade now.... ofcourse they would want to move on.... I know they'll come back to it after a while. It's their baby after all. They just need to not be doing Halo all the time and move on and they'll miss it again years from now and come back.

It needs a break. No more halo-universe games are needed until NextGen. The next game in that universe should be a launch title for the Xbox 720. Nothing until then.

totally agree, the x360 platform already has halo wars and the peter jackson game in the pipeline. I would like to see something new from Bungie and this seems to be the best direction.

More Bungie games for MS is a good thing.

It needs a break. No more halo-universe games are needed until NextGen. The next game in that universe should be a launch title for the Xbox 720. Nothing until then.

Dreams-Visions

From the press release it sounds like Microsft are going to milk the Halo IP for all its worth.

"a new interactive series set in the 'Halo' universe"

"through 'Halo'-related titles and new IP created by Bungie"

My guess is that relinquishing certain rights to the Halo IP was the leverage used by Bungie to become independant.

[QUOTE="kcpp2b"][QUOTE="milsvaard"]

[QUOTE="michael582"]So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so...Dreams-Visions

That's right, I guess Bungie want's to make games other than Halo.

They've been doing Halo for like a decade now.... ofcourse they would want to move on.... I know they'll come back to it after a while. It's their baby after all. They just need to not be doing Halo all the time and move on and they'll miss it again years from now and come back.

It needs a break. No more halo-universe games are needed until NextGen. The next game in that universe should be a launch title for the Xbox 720. Nothing until then.

I wanna talk more about....Halo 3's ending and a possible.....don't wanna get modded though lol So read my new blog cause I talk abotu what I'm trying to talk about right now/

And yeah they need sometime apart from Halo. It's like a couple that spend WAY too much time together. They need some time apart

TC, I think this is a better article to understand the situation:

" As you have no doubt read on the web today, Microsoft Corp. and Bungie Studios, have reached an unprecedented and exciting agreement - starting immediately, Bungie will become an independent company and will retain a long-term publishing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios for "Halo" titles. The new structure became effective on Oct. 1, 2007. The official blurb follows, but since you're a valuable part of our community, we thought we'd sum it up simply and concisely.

Bungie has long been built on creativity, originality and the freedom to pursue ideas. Microsoft agreed, and rather than stifle our imagination, they decided it was in both our best interests to unleash it. We'll continue to make Xbox 360 games, and we'll continue to make amazing games for MGS. In that regard, nothing has changed. All that has changed is that now Bungie Studios is once again, the property of the folks of Bungie Studios. Microsoft is and will continue to be, a brilliant, inventive and creatively collaborative publishing partner. Practically speaking, nothing has changed and you guys won't see much, if any difference, for a while unless you come to work for us, that is - we're hiring at http://www.bungie.net/inside/jobs.aspx"

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12834

10-05-2007[QUOTE="kevy619"]Its just a business move, doesnt affect us gamers directly.actionquake

Well it affects anyone who doesn't own a 360 or gaming PC as Bungie can now produde games for their console. Pretty big news I would think.

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]

It needs a break. No more halo-universe games are needed until NextGen. The next game in that universe should be a launch title for the Xbox 720. Nothing until then.

actionquake

From the press release it sounds like Microsft are going to milk the Halo IP for all its worth.

"a new interactive series set in the 'Halo' universe"

"through 'Halo'-related titles and new IP created by Bungie"

My guess is that relinquishing certain rights to the Halo IP was the leverage used by Bungie to become independant.

Let's hope those don't turn into anything playable until at least 2009. Maybe nextGen. Of course we'll see Halo Wars...but Bungie isn't making that.

keep dreaming.. the xbox 360 just made them the biggest pay day in media history, why would they mess around with creating games for other consoles when you cant even call the majority of the owners real gamers... again, what were the sales of MP3 vs halo on the wiis supposed larger install base? Bungie know where the money and the gamers are. If they decide to make halo party.. im sure it will be on wii though.

So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so...michael582

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"][QUOTE="kcpp2b"][QUOTE="milsvaard"]

[QUOTE="michael582"]So Bungie can now develop other games besides halo to other consoles? Its says there independent now so...7thSIN

That's right, I guess Bungie want's to make games other than Halo.

They've been doing Halo for like a decade now.... ofcourse they would want to move on.... I know they'll come back to it after a while. It's their baby after all. They just need to not be doing Halo all the time and move on and they'll miss it again years from now and come back.

It needs a break. No more halo-universe games are needed until NextGen. The next game in that universe should be a launch title for the Xbox 720. Nothing until then.

totally agree, the x360 platform already has halo wars and the peter jackson game in the pipeline. I would like to see something new from Bungie and this seems to be the best direction.

More Bungie games for MS is a good thing.

Maybe now they can get back to it :)

Good, we get to see more creativity from Bungie. Microsoft maintains ownership of the Halo IP, and Bungie will still be making titles exclusively for Microsoft for the forseeable future.

The good thing that comes out of this is that gamers will be treated with more variety in both Halo games and in Bungie titles.

again... where are you getting this? Mircosoft has original publishing rights to all bungie games under the agreement. Meaning only in the event bungie created a game, that microsoft just wanted nothing to do with would it end up on another console... i.e. somthing that = crap.

10-05-2007[QUOTE="kevy619"]Its just a business move, doesnt affect us gamers directly.actionquake

Well it affects anyone who doesn't own a 360 or gaming PC as Bungie can now produde games for their console. Pretty big news I would think.

[QUOTE="actionquake"]

10-05-2007[QUOTE="kevy619"]Its just a business move, doesnt affect us gamers directly.whocares4peace

Well it affects anyone who doesn't own a 360 or gaming PC as Bungie can now produde games for their console. Pretty big news I would think.

Where do you see that? They said they are continuing their publishing agreement, meaning that Microsoft has agreed to still publish their games, doesn't say anything about Microsft having the rights to publish ALL their games.

"We will continue to develop with our primary focus on Microsoft® platforms"

If there is a primary focus then their is also a secondary focus, meaning they are looking at non-microsoft platforms (cell-phones is all I can think of that isn't another console). I'm sure they have all sorts of non-compete clauses, so I doubt there will be any Bungie FPS on Wii or PS3 anytime soon, but I wouldn't rule it out a couple of years down the line.

10-05-2007[QUOTE="kevy619"]Its just a business move, doesnt affect us gamers directly.actionquake

Well it affects anyone who doesn't own a 360 or gaming PC as Bungie can now produde games for their console. Pretty big news I would think.

Microsoft is still publishing their games. Why would Microsoft publish their games on to another console?

Edit: You people have no idea what sort of contracts are made between Bungie and Microsoft. Microsoft essentially allowed Bungie to become what it is today. I doubt we'll see any Bungie game on either the Wii or PS3.

[QUOTE="whocares4peace"][QUOTE="actionquake"]

10-05-2007[QUOTE="kevy619"]Its just a business move, doesnt affect us gamers directly.actionquake

Well it affects anyone who doesn't own a 360 or gaming PC as Bungie can now produde games for their console. Pretty big news I would think.

Where do you see that? They said they are continuing their publishing agreement, meaning that Microsoft has agreed to still publish their games, doesn't say anything about Microsft having the rights to publish ALL their games.

"We will continue to develop with our primary focus on Microsoft® platforms"

If there is a primary focus then their is also a secondary focus, meaning they are looking at non-microsoft platforms (cell-phones is all I can think of that isn't another console). I'm sure they have all sorts of non-compete clauses, so I doubt there will be any Bungie FPS on Wii or PS3 anytime soon, but I wouldn't rule it out a couple of years down the line.

"Bungie has long been built on creativity, originality and the freedom to pursue ideas. Microsoft agreed, and rather than stifle our imagination, they decided it was in both our best interests to unleash it. We'll continue to make Xbox 360 games, and we'll continue to make amazing games for MGS. In that regard, nothing has changed. All that has changed is that now Bungie Studios is once again, the property of the folks of Bungie Studios. Microsoft is and will continue to be, a brilliant, inventive and creatively collaborative publishing partner. Practically speaking, nothing has changed and you guys won't see much, if any difference, for a while unless you come to work for us, that is - we're hiring at http://www.bungie.net/inside/jobs.aspx"

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12834

10-05-2007[QUOTE="kevy619"]Its just a business move, doesnt affect us gamers directly.actionquake

Well it affects anyone who doesn't own a 360 or gaming PC as Bungie can now produde games for their console. Pretty big news I would think.

Don't get cows or sheep hope up.

"We will continue to develop with our primary focus on Microsoft® platforms; we greatly value our mutually prosperous relationship with our publisher, Microsoft Game Studios; and we look forward to continuing that affiliation through 'Halo' and beyond."

PS: So much for the rumors about Bungie not wanting anything to do with Halo and thats why they were leaving.

The most interesting thing about this to me is the guy that first leaked the news and how he was ridiculed and in the end was completely correct.

"What are they to say, NOW?"

I bet he is having a blast. No one can ever doubt him again.

basically means that bungie will continue making 360 games, but isn't forced to make just halo like M$ wanted them to initially

i'm glad that they can come up with more original games

So who is benefiniting frm this?