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"Whatever exists, whatever in creation exists without my knowledge exists without my consent. These anonymous creatures may seem little or nothing in the world. Yet the smallest crumb can devour us. Any smallest thing beneath yon rock out of men's knowing. Only nature can enslave man and only when the existence of each last entity is routed out and made to stand naked before him will he be properly suzerain of the earth."
They've lost it? Well, that would explain this weird thing that's clinging to my leg...
I don't think Bungie's identity was making something different than everyone else. Their first game is a testament to that fact. Bungie's identity was simply making games that people enjoy, and trying to appeal to as large a crowd as possible. Action for the people with short attention spans, and intricate plotlines for the people who feel the need for some sort of intellectual stimulation while they play. Thus, the games do not need to be brand-spankin' new. There's only so much stuff that's new. The games simply need to be fun. I enjoyed Marathon, Marathon 2, Marathon Infinity, Myth, Myth II, Halo, and Halo 2.
Thus, in a world of about 6.5 billion people, at least one person is pleased by Bungie's work, and though my fifty bucks won't keep them afloat, I'm sure that they can sleep happily knowing that their work is appreciated.
I suppose I could buy an extra copy or two to help fill their stomachs.
So no, Bungie has not lost its identity. It's right where it should be: sitting in the local bar drinking enough to kill a lesser company's identity.