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Subject: The Halo Wars Crisis!
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I say yes and no. Actually, it is what I would prefer, so this is my honest opinion. I think yes, if they were to continue the Halo Franchise. And no if they let the series die. I have my reasons to do so, but for the life of me I cannot put it in words.

Edit: Yes, I know it seems ass backwards. But again, it is what I see would work.

[Edited on 05.31.2007 4:34 PM PDT]

  • 05.31.2007 4:09 PM PDT
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If they want the Halo series to continue, I'd rather they gave it to someone else. Halo is out there, its story is reaching its peak, and its gameplay elements are open to all. In other words, if more is done with Halo, it probably won't require the extreme attentiveness that Bungie brings to a project. The best part of this, is that it frees Bungie up to create some brand new gaming phenomenon. Bungie has always shined brightest when they were working on fresh content. I'd love to see Bungie bring something new and amazing to the market, while someone else keeps up with Halo. Or even just let Halo die after the current projects end. That may be best, actually, but if they're intent on keeping it going (and with Microsoft's influence, they very well may be), then that's how I'd like to see it go down.

  • 05.31.2007 4:21 PM PDT

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I don't want them to give up the halo license. Bungie created Halo, and I don't want any other company to be tampering with it. Personally, I just can't see anyone else doing the same things with this franchise that bungie has.

Just my opinion.

  • 05.31.2007 4:31 PM PDT
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So my question is "Do you think Microsoft/Bungie might give the Halo lisence to some other dork devolepor if Bungie ends the series and goes on to do something else."

First, let me make a very minor correction to your terminology just so that you know what I'm talking about: Microsoft does not have a Halo license; it has the Halo rights (known broadly as "intellectual property rights"). This includes things like trademarks and copyrights. If Microsoft were to grant temporary or limited permission to another company to use the Halo brand, then they are granting a license for which the licensee usually pays a considerable sum. An example of this is Microsoft's current granting of licenses to the makers of Halo side materials (like novels, comic books, and action figures).

I believe (and I could be wrong) that Bungie and Ensemble Studios (makers of Halo Wars) have a license from Microsoft to use the Halo brand, although they obviously do not have to pay for it as all of their profits go to Microsoft in the first instance anyway. I have not bothered to do the research on this, though, so don't quote me on that.

But anyway, really, your question is whether Microsoft/Bungie (really just Microsoft, most likely) might sell the Halo rights if Bungie goes on to do something else.

I think that the answer is absolutely yes, if it was in Microsoft/Bungie's best interests as a corporation. Keep in mind at all times that these companies exist to provide value to shareholders, not to please fans. Now obviously, most of the time those interests are indeed aligned and Bungie/Microsoft can do both (for example, by creating Halo 3). But if the executive authorities do an analysis and reach the conclusion that they can maximize shareholder value by getting a few million bucks in cash while Bungie goes on to create an awesome new video game series based completely on something else, then I think that they absolutely will and absolutely should do it.

It may seem like a cold way of looking at the world -- all cash and no heart -- but realistically, anything that's good for Bungie is good for us fans. Hanging on to the Halo rights for sentimental value but not using them would mean that Microsoft and Bungie are missing out on lots of potential money (from an acquirer) that might be able to be used to help Bungie make it's next awesome game that much better.

So in my opinion, the answer to your question is yes, I think that they would, yes I think that they might, and yes, if the offer is right and Bungie doesn't think that it can get more money by retaining the Halo righs, I think that they should.

[Edited on 05.31.2007 6:56 PM PDT]

  • 05.31.2007 6:51 PM PDT
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The instant MS thinks it can get more money by selling Halo off than it can by keeping it, it's gone.
Bungie would kick up a big stink, but they'd hardly be able to do anything about it.
However, due to the incredibly huge potential for Microsoft's marketing division, I doubt they'd sell Halo off before Reach falls.

  • 05.31.2007 7:39 PM PDT

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I seriously think that Bungie should only give the Halo rights to a studio that doesn't really need the story, just gameplay. (i.e. Halo Wars)

  • 06.02.2007 8:58 AM PDT
Subject: The Halo Wars Crisis!

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Poll: Do you think Bungie will ever give up the Halo lisence?  [closed]
Yeah, it's enitible.:  9%
(3 Votes)
Meh, who cares.:  3%
(1 Votes)
OH NOES!!!1!:  60%
(21 Votes)
C@1300$3 4 PR3ZiD3n7!!!:  29%
(10 Votes)
Total Votes: 35

Alright listen up. This isn't after Halo Wars, but the whole Halo franchise. The thing is, a different studio is doing Halo Wars. And that means Bungie can't put Frankie styled awesome into the game (Frankie, please read that last sentence!). So my question is "Do you think Microsoft/Bungie might give the Halo lisence to some other dork devolepor if Bungie ends the series and goes on to do something else." Honestly, that would suck. They would definitly ruin Halo.

P.S: I had no clue where to post this, so I posted here. Also, option #4 says "Caboose for president!" (Noobs...)

  • 05.31.2007 3:18 PM PDT
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I want Bungie to move on to a new game, it would be Marathon + Halo + Bungie GoDLyNeSs!!

  • 06.02.2007 10:22 AM PDT

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  • 06.02.2007 10:22 AM PDT

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The brand is worth far to much in merchandising (Halo clix, anyone?), and potential media rights (300 million dollar Halo movie, anyone?) to ever be given up by MIcrosoft.

The most that would occur would be years from now, when MS might decide to buy some other company and have them work on a new Halo game, long after Bungie has left it behind.

  • 06.02.2007 10:27 AM PDT

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Halo Wars is not being made by bungie. So essentially it's already taking place.

Wont be long before THQ makes a halo game, or even worse EA *GASP*

  • 06.02.2007 10:38 AM PDT

I hope not. Money is never as important as the legacy of your product. Having Bungie give up the Halo liscence for grabs would be as bad as Uwe Boll given unlimited money and exclusive rights to all videogames. It would mark the forthcomming of the End of the World.

  • 06.02.2007 8:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sk1ll4x3D
Halo Wars is not being made by bungie. So essentially it's already taking place.

Wont be long before THQ makes a halo game, or even worse EA *GASP*

No, not quite true -- Ensemble Studios is owned by Microsoft, who owns the rights to Halo. Microsoft has not "given up" its rights to Halo so much as it has given license to one of its subsidiaries to produce a HaloUniverse-related game.

[Edited on 06.03.2007 6:41 PM PDT]

  • 06.03.2007 2:10 PM PDT

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  • 06.03.2007 9:23 PM PDT

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The original creators of Halo should take it with them to the grave, and STOP MAKING IT when they feel they can no longer tell stories with it. Bungie, don't let what happened to Star Trek happen to Halo.

  • 06.04.2007 3:04 PM PDT
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i voted no but i really wasn't putting all the peices into teh puzzle when i was doing it. now my answer is yes because no mater what happens it will get sold off eventually. but that eventually could be years, who knows.

right now and the comming of halo 3 all the way to about 2-3 years from now, the halo series/product would be far to valuable to give away. when Halo came out teh first one it set the bar in gamming. it literally dominated everything proir to its release and since then halo games have still been dominating but on a far smaller scale. as of right now gamming has (in my opinion) reached a point where it hit a slab. there isn't much more to add to graphics or gameplay. eventually there will be and WHEN that occurs is when halo will be out in teh open because after that a whole NEW series of gamming starts and companies will look to once again get first advantage at raising the bar.

  • 06.04.2007 4:38 PM PDT

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  • 06.04.2007 11:08 PM PDT
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I don't mind them giving out the name for other genres, like what they did with Halo Wars, but I want Bungie to be the only developer that makes the real FPS Halo games. If Bungie decides they want the series to end I want the last game they made to be the last game with the Halo name. I hope what I'm trying to say makes sense.

  • 06.05.2007 8:42 AM PDT