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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 7/18/08

Ok, Ive never posted in the updates but I always tune in to read whats going on. I was really looking forward to this weeks update to get an understanding but Im not sure if I got any answers but I would like to try to see if im one to anything. Dont curse me out for this and Luke and Sketch please answer if you can.

"Future Tents"

Umm..did you just leave Microsoft and is this a letter to your new home? PS3 right? I saw the poster and it had a logo of Wideload Studios. I know that its made by former bungie employees. Is Wideload going to be for Sony and Bungie is for Microsoft?


"Despite whatever eased into the ether regarding what we’re working on at Bungie, speculative hunches and guesswork certainly don’t tell the full tale. I’d go so far as to say these ramblings are barely even a Prologue, not even a Foreword to the storybook we’re putting together"

Are you saying whatever Microsoft thought you was working one was wrong? As if they knew that you was up to something that would hurt them but they were wrong?

." Rest assured, there are multiple machinations afoot at Bungie, one is so close you can feel its familiar warmth on your cheek while you sleep;"

Guessing that its something we all play and thats Halo. Since you said our Halo 3 experience will see drastic improvements before...is it like an expansion of some sort?

"another so far off and foreign that like a faint star in deep space, you can only look to the heavens as its light speeds ever closer."

This game will never make it to 360? Maybe the next version of Xbox or even PS3?

"Lo, there is still another."

A third game? Maybe that has nothing to do with Halo?

  • 07.18.2008 8:18 PM PDT
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Unlike most of the trolls on here I liked the update. Knowing that there isn't a lot yous can say about whats going on I was not expecting as much as you shown. So there are three games in the works right now. Two that will be out in the next few years then yet another that is a long time coming. Not to mention any DLC currently being polished up.


Posted by: SketchFactor
Some weeks there just isn't much, if anything, going on, let alone things that can be spoken about. We were all hands on deck for E3, and well you know how that ended. There's a tiny nugget in here, otherwise perhaps the weekly update becomes the "sporadic update-when-things-are-happening update."

Of course updates are even harder when there's no publicly announced content to discuss.


You bastards! You killed the weekly update! Damn trolls!



now 3 projects doesn't necessarily mean 3 games. maps can be a project. so can a game. and well.....i dunno what the third one could be lol


I believe that I did mention maps. Maybe not specifically, isn't that what DLC is for?



ah, i didnt see that sentence lol. sorry

  • 07.18.2008 8:20 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sp Dark Killer
First, do not put word in my mouth.

Second, if you want people to change their bad habits you cannot tell them to change because "you don't like it" and you cannot come off as better then them as you did. All you have to do is show them that they are wrong, and that does not always mean proving you are right. If you have a good argument then your logic will prevail and you will not have to resort to name calling and such.

Once you get a handle on how to argue a point, it will not matter that those kids in the Halo 3 Forum are wrong becuase you now have the ability to prove to them and everyone else in the thread why they are wrong...well lets just say words are the most powerful weapon on the forum if you know how to use them.

For me it comes extremely easy but you just have to know how to handle yourself.


Don't get me wrong, you don't seem like a bad guy. I'm just stating my annoyance with the way people act in forum's and especially here. It's not enjoyable to to go to a majority of the topic's on this forum and it be a bunch of people calling each other name's. So overall it's not my side of the debate's I'm worried about prevailing, but rather the lack of good responses to my statement's whether they are for or against me.

and like you said:

"well lets just say words are the most powerful weapon on the forum if you know how to use them."

Which is exactly why I'm expressing my view of the responses given by user's of this forum.

After all we all have at least one thing in common and that is we enjoy video game's and Halo/Bungie enough to be here, so why destroy each other instead of have fun with each other? There is nothing wrong with expressing your frustration or disappointment about how thing's come about, but you can be respectful and with that you should get a respectful response.

Anyway I'm sure thing's will cool off once Bungie is able to give us some more info, but my statement's still stand.

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  • 07.18.2008 8:21 PM PDT
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Congratulations!

You are visitor number one.

Next week's New Yorker has lukems fistbumping Shiska.

Microsoft buys Yahoo and renames it Bungie 2.

Shiska lost his kids to Kevin Federline.



Sorry for all the flack. Thanks for the great games.

  • 07.18.2008 8:34 PM PDT
Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 7/18/08

What can I say about the update? Any update is a good update, and this one seemed to tease me a little lol.

  • 07.18.2008 8:35 PM PDT

What about an update on Halo 2, maybe merging some of the playlists?
It'd be better than this...

  • 07.18.2008 8:37 PM PDT

Posted by: Phoenix 641
Let's mount our chairs on the wall.

EDIT: Best update evar?

[Edited on 07.18.2008 8:58 PM PDT]

  • 07.18.2008 8:39 PM PDT

Bend a knotted oak.

Wow, yellow text!

Luke you are like a son to me. You just wrote the best update I've ever read, and I've read a lot.

Keep the faith.

  • 07.18.2008 8:39 PM PDT

And yet nobody from bungie answerd me....

  • 07.18.2008 8:43 PM PDT

Bend a knotted oak.

Posted by: Realtreasure
And yet nobody from bungie answerd me....


Which doesn't mean we didn't read your questions.

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Aww, was hoping the URL at the bottom of that pic would work =D, www.E32008themovie.luke

  • 07.18.2008 8:47 PM PDT

Marty...your the audio person to the bonus dvd right? *sorry, I know you have another role but Im not really sure.* are you able to answer then?

  • 07.18.2008 8:53 PM PDT

Bend a knotted oak.

Yeah, I'm the audio person to the bonus DVD, and no.

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First off, I just want to say that while I was mainly looking forward to E3 for a Bungie announcement, and was thusly disappointed, I still love you guys, and appreciate all the effort and attention you give fans. Second, Luke I am just so enthralled all the time by your writing style. It always blows me away. So witty and sarcastic, like references to Blu-Ray, ah just wonderful. Oh, and I'm gonna be killed for this but IMHO Lukems >>>>> Frankie.

For the forum-goers here:

First: Do you really think Bungie wanted it this way? They wasted sooo much manpower on making this teaser or whatever it would have been, and it's all for naught. That's a waste of time = waste of money. Plus, you can just feel the disappointment all these guys have, and really think about how excited they must have been to show us something new that would have blown us away?

Second: How did you guys miss that there are 3 projects being worked on! That's amazing! And we already know there's some new IP, and something related to Halo, so we'll have the best of both worlds. I'm psyched, as should any Bungie fan. Plus, the poster clearly said Winter, so worst case scenario that's when we'll have new info, but my guess is some smaller project (hence the so close you can taste it or whatever comment), perhaps an XBLA game will be released this year? Don't worry Bungie is working their asses off for us. So thank them.

Third: You have freedom of speech I understand. You also have freedom of choice. You can choose whether or not to view an Update. If you think they're pointless, don't enjoy them and just wait for the big press releases.

Fourth (this is highly sarcastic) : I think there's a clear correlation at work amongst the posters. Those that enjoyed the Update, and are dissecting clues and such (and really they aren't that challenging) have higher IQs than the mass mob mentality of ugh i wantz infoz nooowwww!

Anyway, thanks Bungie for still kicking ass. I don't know why, but you're my favorite developer despite it all. Keep up the great work, and use your freedom to utilize your unsurpassed talents to make a killer innovative game. And Luke, write a killer story for me. I know you got in you. Thanks.

[Edited on 07.18.2008 9:01 PM PDT]

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Bungie, wonderful update no matter what other people say. I actually look foward to coming on here on Fridays to check stuff out (even in my busy life). I look foward to your brown note announcement that would have crumbled Cliffy B and COG. I'd like to thank you guys just for coming on here and posting this every Friday. That is what makes you different from other developers. You guys ARE a part of the community.


On a side note, Marty, your music is so inspiring that the Halo Theme song was playing at a baseball game I went to this evening (Long Island Ducks! - minor league). Congratulations. Your music has hit Sports programs.

[Edited on 07.18.2008 9:02 PM PDT]

  • 07.18.2008 9:01 PM PDT

Posted by: Phoenix 641
Let's mount our chairs on the wall.

I know this is off topic, but since you're here and posting:

You should bring up the idea of making Halo Soundtrack music books. I really like some of the sounds and I'd like to have an official source on some of the guitar and piano pieces. Hal-Leonard makes excellent quality books for albums and I was thinking you probably have the sheet music around somewhere. Just an idea.

*begs for forum mercy*

EDIT: Yes, I must admit (through pained teeth) lukems can write a decent article even without a lot of information. But I still miss Frankie, he was a little more upbeat and Mister Chief never got old.

[Edited on 07.18.2008 9:04 PM PDT]

  • 07.18.2008 9:03 PM PDT
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hey guys, gotta say, IM a little dissapointed w/ the update but it can only mean that when we do get some info, we'll be blown away

  • 07.18.2008 9:03 PM PDT

Bend a knotted oak.

I think there might be some piano sheet music coming soon.

The Long Island Ducks? Wow!

  • 07.18.2008 9:06 PM PDT

MaverickSpartan

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Excuse me for having some maturity and actually realizing what is going on and being happy for what I get rather than constantly complaining about what I don't get. Sure I would of loved some info on why thing's went as they did at E3 and I would also love some info on when we are going to finally see what they have to show, but we aren't going to get it now and there is absolutely no excuse for being a jackass. You don't bite the hand that feed's you or you may starve.

You're like a little kid that get's a lot of present's during Christmas, but yet still find something to complain about. Parent's seriously need to step up their game because this generation is going down the drain with no respect or self control.
I really think Its funny that people will come onto these forums and complain about how other people complain. Its called freedom of speech, people can express their opinions even if the majority of people don't agree with them. Welcome to the real world it isn't perfect but it is all you got.

Real Talk


Can you blame me for wanting to be part of the community but not have to communicate with crazed lunatic's constantly. I complain because the real truth is I would love to be part of this community, but the lack of intelligent conversation's really put me off.

I have absolutely no problem with people expressing their opinion since that's the point of a conversation, but saying everything in a immature and negative fashion adds nothing to the conversation nor is it productive.

Whatever though, I know people on here wont change so Ill continue to just be part of the community by following the main page instead. If this type of conversing brings you enjoyment then God speed to you.


Jaco, you have got to be one of the most mature people ever to comment on these forums and I am with you full swing in your argument. Bungie is great to us and most people just complain and want much more than they deserve. Keep it up.

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sheet music would be sweet. I still get chills everytime I watch the announcement trailer and hear those opening notes

  • 07.18.2008 9:08 PM PDT

MaverickSpartan

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I'm not disappointed, I'm bored with Bungie's nonsensical updates. I would prefer no update at all because of what they have been posting, lately.


It is, perhaps, unfortunate then that we hired the guy that forces you to come to the website and read the update every Friday at gunpoint.

Our bad. =\



Exactly. No one forces anyone to be here. If you have a problem with Bungie and their updates please leave the rest of the loyal community in peace. Maybe the forums will be a little less annoying with your absence.

[Edited on 07.18.2008 9:11 PM PDT]

  • 07.18.2008 9:10 PM PDT
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Posted by: Marty the Elder
I think there might be some piano sheet music coming soon.

The Long Island Ducks? Wow!
You should hear their piano sheet music. It's all duck calls. http://www.liducks.com/

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Posted by: MaverickSpartan
Exactly. No one forces anyone to be here. If you have a problem with Bungie and their updates please leave the rest of the loyal community in peace. Maybe the forums will be a little less annoying with your absence.


exactly, I dont understand people who take the time to complain about the forums while they post on them.

  • 07.18.2008 9:12 PM PDT

"Calamity!" (as spoken by Guilty Spark)

Posted by: solvo
sheet music would be sweet. I still get chills everytime I watch the announcement trailer and hear those opening notes


I second that! There are only a few 5-star songs in my iTunes library, and the trailer song is definitely in the short list of my favorite songs—ever!

  • 07.18.2008 9:14 PM PDT

MaverickSpartan

Posted by: solvo

Posted by: MaverickSpartan
Exactly. No one forces anyone to be here. If you have a problem with Bungie and their updates please leave the rest of the loyal community in peace. Maybe the forums will be a little less annoying with your absence.


exactly, I dont understand people who take the time to complain about the forums while they post on them.


We need something to do don't we?

  • 07.18.2008 9:16 PM PDT