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Subject: Bungie's Next Game (Marathon Reboot, Firefly or Something Else)

Allow me first to quote an article found at 1up.com. I know several other places have written on this subject but for several reasons I have quoted the team at 1up and none of them actually matter.

"Supererogtary uncovered four different copyright filings and domain name registrations, for "Seven Seraphs," "Osiris," "New Monarchy," and "Dead Orbit." The copyrights are technically filed for "artwork," but Supererogatory notes that could encompass "all sorts of promotional and marketing like logos." Then of course there are the multiple domain registrations for each one, including .com, .org, and .net variations."

Feel free to check out the post yourself or head over to Supererogtary yourself. The reason I'm posting this is to start a discussion related to their next game.

It seems that either they have copyrighted several different titles as a smokescreen or each of these titles will refer to a different game in their future IP. My vote is for the later since all of the following are seemingly related.

As for what their next game is about it's still purely up to speculation. However I joked a while back with some friends that after they finished with ODST Bungie would bring their friends from firefly back for a reprisal of their roles in firefly. It's not a terrible stretch from the following copyrights. All of which could refer to a game within that universe and while I wish that were true it's probably about as likely as seeing a Halo 4 within the next decade. What I really mean is "A Bungie made Halo 4."

Some specualte that it's a marathon reboot. It might even link the stories between marathon and the halo series. I personally find that hard to believe as the similarities in each series seem to indicate something entirely different. They like the way they name things. They have built a history around certain names and looks and including them in their current games is more a reference to their longstanding history than anything. I for one am excited at the prospect of a new IP. If we see a rocket launcher in this game that has SPNKR written on the ammunition I won't dare claim that Malcom Reynolds is a direct descendant of Master Chief.

That's enough from me, now let me hear your thoughts.

  • 01.13.2011 3:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: Achronos
It isn't our shiznit anymore.

First we should understand why Bungie is teaming up with Blizzard to make their next game. Why Blizzard? They are famous for their RTS, RPG, and MMO games. They are one the most successful PC game developers.

And why would Blizzard agree to the partnership? Is it a foothold into the console industry? The best PC game developer teaming up with one of the most successful console game developers is going to make for a amazing game.

"Wouldn't it be great if we could make a world that was always there for you" - Joseph Staten
Personally this seems like a hint at an MMO. Also considering games like Dust 514 and Phantasy Star Universe tells me this is the next revolution for video gaming on the console (much like the FPS revolution a decade ago).

[Edited on 01.13.2011 5:22 PM PST]

  • 01.13.2011 4:21 PM PDT

Here's my vote for a Firefly MMO lol... Thanks for pointing that out but they haven't teamed up with Blizzard. My understanding is that they are being published by Activision. I understand that the two are no essentially one in the same but being published by Activision and working along side the folks at Blizzard are seemingly two different things. If someone else would like to speak to this I would greatly appreciate it.

As far as an MMO revolution well it's already happening and it's not a change of platforms as much as it is the way these companies make money. Although the trend has recently been that as an MMO goes to die they switch from a subscription base to a micro transaction model. I really believe that this may become the standard for many MMOs. Several have already rolled out with this system already in place. It may also end up being that only top tier MMOs ever charge a subscription anymore as seems to be the current case. But I digress... back to the topic at hand.

  • 01.14.2011 9:23 AM PDT

I'm just hoping whatever it is, it isn't a Marathon 'reboot'

  • 01.14.2011 10:48 AM PDT

IS THIS WHY THE didnt make reach good and they dont patch it or listen to the comunity

  • 01.14.2011 11:09 AM PDT

Your concerns are merited although I find Reach to be quite enjoyable myself. I don't think they spend their time on future games sacrificing their current projects. It wouldn't serve them very well to do so.

While I would agree that a combat patch to fix or alter some of the game play in Reach for balance and other reasons would be nice. That sort of talk can be reserved for other forums and definitely other threads.

  • 01.14.2011 4:07 PM PDT

Personally, I would like to see a reboot of Marathon for the Console and PC (except probably not the Wii), with 3D, HD graphics, correct gun positioning, and jumping. It would have very different overall gameplay, but the same story and similar maps.

A first or 3rd person Console mmo with the overall feeling of halo or marathon would be great too.

  • 01.14.2011 6:01 PM PDT

Posted by: theM4DHobbit
IS THIS WHY THE didnt make reach good and they dont patch it or listen to the comunity
Look at your post. Seriously, just look at it, and you'll understand that the community is not worth listening to.

  • 01.14.2011 9:47 PM PDT

Posted by: Sigma617
You just got my hopes up.

I want a Firefly game now :(
Don't we all?

  • 01.14.2011 9:48 PM PDT
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Posted by: P3P5I
First we should understand why Bungie is teaming up with Blizzard to make their next game. Why Blizzard? They are famous for their RTS, RPG, and MMO games. They are one the most successful PC game developers.

And why would Blizzard agree to the partnership? Is it a foothold into the console industry? The best PC game developer teaming up with one of the most successful console game developers is going to make for a amazing game.

"Wouldn't it be great if we could make a world that was always there for you" - Joseph Staten
Personally this seems like a hint at an MMO. Also considering games like Dust 514 and Phantasy Star Universe tells me this is the next revolution for video gaming on the console (much like the FPS revolution a decade ago).


Why would Blizzard team up with Bungie?

Simple. Blizzard and Activision are the same company.

However, it's almost assuredly utter bull-blam!-.

  • 01.14.2011 10:01 PM PDT

My Urine smells like Feces

based on the evidence given, my vote would go for a Marathon-based MMO. Why? Well it's kind of like how world of warcraft came to be; there were 3 games before it with established lore that can form the basis of the Marathon MMO's in-game world(s).

thats just my guess though. it was a model that worked well for blizz, i'm sure it'll work well for the bung

  • 02.05.2011 12:08 AM PDT

If their next game is in fact a space based MMO doesn't Firefly seem like a good fit, space western. The games has to be something totally different then Halo otherwise why not make a Halo MMO.

Fox would have to be involved. Anyone know of relations between Bungie/Activision and Fox?

  • 02.17.2011 11:15 AM PDT
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Posted by: BlueScarabGuy
Personally, I would like to see a reboot of Marathon for the Console and PC (except probably not the Wii), with 3D, HD graphics, correct gun positioning, and jumping. It would have very different overall gameplay, but the same story and similar maps.

A first or 3rd person Console mmo with the overall feeling of halo or marathon would be great too.
Basically you mean what they did with Halo?

  • 02.17.2011 11:20 AM PDT
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Posted by: codeflex
based on the evidence given, my vote would go for a Marathon-based MMO. Why? Well it's kind of like how world of warcraft came to be; there were 3 games before it with established lore that can form the basis of the Marathon MMO's in-game world(s).

thats just my guess though. it was a model that worked well for blizz, i'm sure it'll work well for the bung

I like your thinking.

  • 02.17.2011 11:27 AM PDT