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Bungie: We’re already at work on another Halo game, Halo 3 wasn’t the last

Paul

Bungie’s Community Leader Brian Jarrard has revealed that Bungie are already at work on another Halo game, but strictly speaking it is not Halo 3 but is based on the Halo universe and is a collaboration between Bungie and Peter Jackson. Jarrard simply stated that Halo 3 was definitely not the last Bungie Halo game. Moreover, he tried to dodge a question about how they would pitch future titles as they are an independent company which suggests that such a title could actually go multi-platform.

quote:

1UP: For all the super fans: does this mean Bungie won’t work on whatever “Halo 4” turns out to be?

Jarrard: Well we are already at work on another Halo game — I wouldn’t call it “Halo 4”, but it is based in the Halo Universe and represents a collaboration between Bungie and Peter Jackson. Halo 3 was definitely not the last Bungie Halo game.

1UP: And perhaps most importantly, this means we’re going to finally see some progress on Pimps at Sea, right?

Jarrard: Fortunately, Bungie LLC does retain ownership of the Pimps at Sea franchise so anything is possible!

I hope they make more PC console games

Diggnation Ep 118 Live from London

Paul

Funny Quotes from the show:

“Taste like Mary Poppins!” — Kevin Rose(8 mins and 40 seconds)
How does he know?
“Taste like cigarette Smoke!” –Alex Albrecht(8 mins and 40 seconds)
I am guessing he smokes.
“Pirate Bay” –Someone shouts (13 mins 10 seconds)
“Aaaarrrgggg” –Audience (13 mins 20 seconds)
“Yes You are all Pirates, I understand this!” –Kevin Rose
“I love when you get drunk, you talk about all the chicks you wanna bang!” –Alex (16 mins and 10 seconds)

Bungie Studios Becomes Privately Held Independent Company

Paul

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Oct. 5, 2007 — Bungie and Microsoft Corp. today announced a plan for Bungie Studios, the developers of Microsoft’s “Halo” franchise, to become a privately held independent company, Bungie, LLC, in which Microsoft will hold a minority equity interest. As part of this transaction, Bungie and Microsoft have forged a deep and long-term development and publishing relationship focused on the continued success of the “Halo” franchise. It is also the intent of both parties to expand their partnership to include new IP created and owned by Bungie.

Bungie’s critically acclaimed Xbox 360® exclusive “Halo 3” achieved $300 million in global sales in its first week. Released on Tuesday, Sept. 25, “Halo 3” is the fastest-selling video game ever and already one of the most successful entertainment properties in history.

“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’s 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.”

“Working with Microsoft was great for us, it allowed us to grow as a team and make the ambitious, blockbuster games we all wanted to work on. And they will continue to be a great partner. But Bungie is like a shark. We have to keep moving to survive. We have to continually test ourselves, or we might as well be dolphins. Or manatees,” said Jason Jones, Bungie founder and partner.

Wow, I can guess what type of games there will come out with now!! I hope it comes full circle. I love there games.

Vista: None for All?

Paul

Maybe The Three Musketeers’ motto, “One for all, and all for one,” should have an extra “n” or two when referring to Windows Vista.

I’ve wondered after doing several channel checks on Windows Vista adoption. The results, while arguably anecdotal, are grisly. Businesses aren’t just taking their time deploying. Some early adopters have switched back to Windows XP.

Yesterday, I spoke with a VAR buddy who has several large clients in the Washington, DC metro area. His largest client, a sizable software developer, is sticking with XP because he demanded it. For a short time, the company president used Vista on a new, Sony VAIO T series notebook but later switched back to XP.

“Everyone—every single person—that I put on Vista has switched back to XP,” he said. “It’s too complicated.”

I like how he did this article on Vista. Go check it out!!