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Subject: Is Bungie really making Halo : Reach?

One of my buddies came up with this idea, and at first I didn't think anything of it, but he might have something to it. Lets look at the facts.

>> Bungie had 3 unknown games in production before they announced ODST. Then they announced ODST (the first known project)

>> Bungie has said before that Halo 3: ODST was the last Halo project they had on their horizon.

>> Bungie podcast before ODST was announced said that the games they were making were "some more familiar than others." (hinting at a new Intellectual property)

So far we have one too many Halo games, and one too few brand new IPs. Marathon 4 should be the big thing at e3 this year, but it wasn't.

Here's where the plot thickens.

>> Ensemble studios releases Halo wars. The game is financially profitable, with the only criticism mainly being it's not made by Bungie.

>> Microsoft shuts down Ensemble and promises to try and find jobs for it's employees.

>> Microsoft announces a new Halo FPS, in partnership with none other than Bungie.

I'm not pointing fingers here, but I am completely aware of the relationship that Bungie and Microsoft have. Sometimes... Bungie doesn't exactly call the shots. Could it be possible that old ensemble employees are making Halo wars, somehow with the Bungie logo slapped on it?



[Edited on 06.05.2009 3:22 AM PDT]

  • 06.05.2009 3:16 AM PDT

This is an FPS not an RTS like Halo Wars, anyways its a good decision in the video game world not to show your full hand all the time.

[Edited on 06.05.2009 3:18 AM PDT]

  • 06.05.2009 3:18 AM PDT

I'm just a 3D artist trying to go straight.

The truth is that nobody has any leg to stand on when suggesting that Halo Reach is an FPS. Bungie has designed RTS games in the past, and the truth is that Halo Wars was a super success financially. Since there is no ensemble studios to develop the inevitable Halo Wars sequel, chances are Bungie will be the only experienced ones to heft that burden. My friend Lars makes a great point, and trust me when I say this: We have the legs to stand on when it comes to the games industry.

  • 06.05.2009 3:32 AM PDT
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Halo: Reach= FPS made by Bungie= FTW

  • 06.05.2009 3:35 AM PDT

I'm just a 3D artist trying to go straight.

True, the game has been described as a "shooter" but so was "Full Spectrum Warrior"

  • 06.05.2009 3:39 AM PDT
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ohai...

Yes, it's made by Bungie.

  • 06.05.2009 3:40 AM PDT

Well, it's certainly not Valve or Gearbox or Epic or some other company making the game.

Employess working at Bungie making a game = Bungie making a game.

[Edited on 06.05.2009 3:50 AM PDT]

  • 06.05.2009 3:49 AM PDT

Posted by: K1ngSpore
This is an FPS not an RTS like Halo Wars, anyways its a good decision in the video game world not to show your full hand all the time.

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  • 06.05.2009 4:29 AM PDT
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Posted by: KazeoHin
The truth is that nobody has any leg to stand on when suggesting that Halo Reach is an FPS. .


except for Joystick that got the confirmation from a M$ employee, aswell as a Bungie employee admitting it.

  • 06.05.2009 4:56 AM PDT

It looks like Bungie came out and said that Halo: Reach is an FPS.

They also acknowledged that they are definitely working on it, and there is no other company involved. I don't think that the agreement that Bungie and Microsoft have involves Microsoft forcing employees on Bungie.

My mind is at ease, and I am officially stoked for Halo : Reach.

  • 06.05.2009 8:16 PM PDT

If not Reach then It better be some mother -blam!- Pimps at Sea.

  • 06.05.2009 8:18 PM PDT

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No, Bungie announcing halo ;Reach was a joke.

Of course they are making it, silly!

  • 06.05.2009 8:27 PM PDT