- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Great update, guys! Thank you for answering those questions. Sept. 25th is coming way too slowly. :)
Posted by: Chunkscout24
Hey, theres all this new halo 3 info going out, such as EGM and now the new IGN flamethrower/flame grenade info... is there a reason you guys aren't saying anything about all these new things??? I mean you guys are making the game..EGM and IGN rnt.. So why don't you guys show some new screenshots, or talk about some new vehicles for a change. Seem's like that'd make more sense. idk... Anyone agree with me?
Chunkscout24, In order to be successful and generate capital (make money) a gaming magazine has to have articles and information that are unique to that gaming magazine. Exclusive content is just that: exclusive. EGM has paid Bungie (or more probably they paid Microsoft) for the exclusive rights to publish exclusive information and screenshots of the highly anticipated Halo 3 in order to boost sales of said magazine. If Bungie were to release that information freely to all of us unwashed masses, then gamers would not bother to buy a copy (or subscription) of EGM that month, EGMs magazine saled would be down and EGM would be wondering what the heck they paid MS/Bungie money for.
This (plus the non-disclusure agreements they've had to agree to) puts the game makers at Bungie Studios in the uncomfortable position of not being able to talk freely about the work that that they've poured all of their efforts into for so long, and having to tip-toe around subjects during interviews (and podcasts).
I understand your frustration, though. I want to see more Halo 3 info and screenshots and movies and I want it now, too! It just doesn't work that way.
It's not entirely their fault. It's, as they say, just business. :)