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Bunny!

Awesome. This is really neat; it's a step in a different direction, but not a bad one. Not a bad one at all.

Nevertheless, I was hoping for some pure Bungie game-love... Ah, well. Patience is a virtue. An uncommon virtue, but a virtue nonetheless.

  • 06.30.2011 7:29 AM PDT
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Kyle Cummings

Wow. I have to say that from a game player standpoint that I really don't care about this. You guys hyped this to the wrong market. You knew everyone thought this was going to be your next game. What a letdown.

  • 06.30.2011 7:29 AM PDT

La-hoo, Za-her.

Posted by: MarXXXisM
The only plus is we don't get this let down on Bungie Day. They had the foresight to see the backlash and decided to just let it out there.

Maybe. I honestly don't think Bungie cares about backlash at this point.

Podcasts: gone
Weekly updates: gone
Halo: soon to be gone

Is there any incentive for this community to stick together at this point?

  • 06.30.2011 7:34 AM PDT
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Kyle Cummings

Posted by: HAN GNNAID
Don't forget to drink your ovaltine...


Bravo! This is right on the money.

  • 06.30.2011 7:35 AM PDT

Didact's Reprisal -
Now is the time of our unworlding
One final effort is all that remains
And I am not afraid
We shall fulfill our promise
We fight for the grace of the Mantle
And this time none of you will be left behind

Well, how about that.

  • 06.30.2011 7:36 AM PDT

Pretty good ideas guys. Nice to see that you're reaching out to the "little" guys and helping them move forward. It's always nice to see a company that has enjoyed so much success reaching out and helping some of the folks without the massive fortunes get their items developed and published. Keep up the good work!! I also must say that I'm somewhat surprised that there is no "countdown to Bungie Day" going on on the front page...

  • 06.30.2011 7:48 AM PDT

Join The Reach Asset a group I am very proud to be a leader of.

Really? I was looking forward to something bigger, but ok.

  • 06.30.2011 7:52 AM PDT

Halo 3 Academy--join to learn, join to play, join to have fun.

Son, I am disappoint....

The press release describes one of Bungie's original goals as "to develop games that combine brilliant storytelling, beautiful art, and deep gameplay." Quite honestly no mobile game to date has had any of the above and I very highly doubt that any mobile game will ever feature brillant storytelling, beautiful art, or deep gameplay.

So apparently Bungie's current goals have changed. Now it seems that they'd rather make as much money as possible as fast as possible.

I wish Bungie luck in this new endeavor and wait with baited breath for any info on their next game; but son, I am very disappoint...

  • 06.30.2011 7:56 AM PDT

Maybe I will never be
All the things that I wanna be
But now is not the time to cry
Now's the time to find out why
I think you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever

Oh...ok.

I'm sure it will be awesome.

  • 06.30.2011 7:57 AM PDT

I'm 23, I have a house, dog, girlfriend, job and I have no interest in any fanboyism so if you're thinking about sending me a childish PM, don't be surprised when I don't call back.


Posted by: JimmyJett
Son, I am disappoint....

The press release describes one of Bungie's original goals as "to develop games that combine brilliant storytelling, beautiful art, and deep gameplay." Quite honestly no mobile game to date has had any of the above and I very highly doubt that any mobile game will ever feature brillant storytelling, beautiful art, or deep gameplay.

So apparently Bungie's current goals have changed. Now it seems that they'd rather make as much money as possible as fast as possible.

I wish Bungie luck in this new endeavor and wait with baited breath for any info on their next game; but son, I am very disappoint...


I absolutely agree with you.

  • 06.30.2011 7:58 AM PDT

Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien.
Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar.
tenn' Ambar-metta!

Awesome update!

  • 06.30.2011 7:58 AM PDT

I was very suprised that they wernt announcing their new game but its good to see Bungie supporting Indiependeant game developers.

  • 06.30.2011 8:08 AM PDT

Wow, this is awesome!

  • 06.30.2011 8:10 AM PDT

"Escape will make me God."
[Durandal -837.1010, U.E.S.C Marathon]
*Gamerscore*
Halo Reach - 1400 of 1400
Halo 3 - 1750 of 1750
Halo 3 ODST - 1000 of 1000
Halo Wars - 1200 of 1200

........sorry but this is just disappointing news.

  • 06.30.2011 8:10 AM PDT
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I am actually very disapointed in this announcement. While I understand that mobile gaming is a fast growing trend, I doubt it will ever reach the kind of depth and excitment of a console or PC game. I just really hope that this is not a future direction for Bungie. I personally have not bought into the iPhone/Android/uber-powerful smartphone hype yet, and don't plan to anytime soon, so this news is next to nothing to me. I like the idea of helping indie devs, but how about some love for the console and PC indie scene? There are a MULTITUDE of more promising projects and developers on the console and PC fronts than there is, or possibly ever will be, on the mobile market.

Casual gaming is not the place for deep gameplay, story-telling, or even pretty graphics. It's about catering to people who want to play a simple, interesting game while putting little-to-no time into it. I personally don't care for casual games, and as I said before, I hope this does not show the future direction of Bungie, as the casual market is NOT what made Bungie what it is today. Real games are what put them on the map, and I pray to God that is how it stays. Expansion is fine, but changing directions entirely is not.

This is of course, speculation, and are probably false fears. But, the intrusion of the casual gaming market into the hardcore (or mainstream, whichever) gaming market is becoming more and more apparent, with Microsoft going more casual with the Kinect and less recently, Avatars.

But, forgetting all of this, I am still quite excited for Bungie's next project. "...Wouldn't it be cool if there was a world that is always there for you..." is (bascially) how they put it, I believe...

  • 06.30.2011 8:10 AM PDT

V: I can assure you I mean you no harm.
Evey Hammond: Who are you?
V: Who? Who is but the form following the function of what and what I am is a man in a mask.
Evey Hammond: Well I can see that.
V: Of course you can. I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Alas, so many quotes, so little room in the signature box.


Posted by: Full Time Loser
Maybe. I honestly don't think Bungie cares about backlash at this point.

Podcasts: gone
Weekly updates: gone
Halo: soon to be gone

Is there any incentive for this community to stick together at this point?

They are a little more uninvolved with the community (they are still present a decent amount, though), but this is because, like Urk said, they are working very hard on their next game. Their next game is the incentive for the community to stick together. Besides, it's not like they didn't warn us that they would be less involved. If they are uninvolved because they are working on the next game, we should be happy.


OT: I'm so surprised people thought this was their next game. They would not announce their next game only a year after their previous one (although we might still get a teaser). Bungie took a while to develop sequels, and now, they are developing a whole new universe. We can't expect stuff so soon.

As for what Aerospace actually is, I too am a little disappointed because it doesn't involve me too much as a gamer, but I am still happy for the independent developers. Besides, since Bungie is working with these indie developers early on, they could easy recruit the great developers for more kick ass games. If that means better and more awesome games for me, then I'm happy.

[Edited on 06.30.2011 8:14 AM PDT]

  • 06.30.2011 8:12 AM PDT

I <3 Halo:Reach - amazingly fun and best campaign + amazing Soundtrack
I <3 Halo 3:ODST - best soundtrack + Firefight + Coastal Highway and Mombassa Streets, amazingly unique campaign.
I <3 Halo 3 - best multiplayer levels + Forge + best Custom Games + soundtrack
I <3 Halo 2 - amazing huge fun campaign + soundtrack + Fun multiplayer
I <3 Halo: CE - started it all

That actually sounds like a great idea.

  • 06.30.2011 8:19 AM PDT

Why is everyone so disappointed? No one actually thought this was supposed to be a game, right? Sounds great to me. Bungie started out as a little developer, now they're helping out those other little developers. Who knows, one of them could make the next Halo.

Secondly, it's not like Bungie is done making games. People act like Bungie can never make another game now... I'm pretty sure they have plans, this is just something they're doing right now.

  • 06.30.2011 8:19 AM PDT

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I think this is a great idea. Guess we'll still have to wait for Bungie's new IP.

  • 06.30.2011 8:19 AM PDT

I <3 Halo:Reach - amazingly fun and best campaign + amazing Soundtrack
I <3 Halo 3:ODST - best soundtrack + Firefight + Coastal Highway and Mombassa Streets, amazingly unique campaign.
I <3 Halo 3 - best multiplayer levels + Forge + best Custom Games + soundtrack
I <3 Halo 2 - amazing huge fun campaign + soundtrack + Fun multiplayer
I <3 Halo: CE - started it all


Posted by: kacummings511
Wow. I have to say that from a game player standpoint that I really don't care about this. You guys hyped this to the wrong market. You knew everyone thought this was going to be your next game. What a letdown.


Bugnie didn't hype anything. You guys hyped it up, and then you blame Bungie for hyping it up when they never even talked about it.

  • 06.30.2011 8:20 AM PDT

V: I can assure you I mean you no harm.
Evey Hammond: Who are you?
V: Who? Who is but the form following the function of what and what I am is a man in a mask.
Evey Hammond: Well I can see that.
V: Of course you can. I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Alas, so many quotes, so little room in the signature box.


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Posted by: kacummings511
Wow. I have to say that from a game player standpoint that I really don't care about this. You guys hyped this to the wrong market. You knew everyone thought this was going to be your next game. What a letdown.


Bugnie didn't hype anything. You guys hyped it up, and then you blame Bungie for hyping it up when they never even talked about it.

I agree, yet I disagree. In a way, Bungie hyped it by taunting us with it, but at the same time, it's not Bungie's fault that because they aren't responsible for our childish giddiness. Our childish giddiness sends our minds on a wild guessing game of what awesome thing it could be, only to be let down.

  • 06.30.2011 8:28 AM PDT

im poor ergo i dont have a smart phone, i have a Ipod touch 1G ergo that cant run anything.
so im not interested

  • 06.30.2011 8:33 AM PDT

~Frozen


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Urk, is it safe to say I just orgasmed while reading that? Yes. I thought it was safe to say.

  • 06.30.2011 8:33 AM PDT

Wow this is surprising.

Surprisingly awesome.

Seriously, Bungie. This is the best step you could have possibly taken after becoming independent.
It's great that you use your success to help creative newcomers.
Looks like you never forgot your roots :)

You are truly great *sniff*

  • 06.30.2011 8:36 AM PDT

And they disappoint again!

  • 06.30.2011 8:41 AM PDT