Bungie to become independent

Vikingod · Oct 5, 2007, 05:32 PM

Source: GamesIndustry
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Bungie is to become an independent company again, Microsoft confirmed today.

The platform holder said it will retain an equity interest in the Kirkland, Washington-based developer.

It will also continue to publish games based on the Microsoft-owned Halo IP and other future properties developed by Bungie.

Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, said the company was "supporting Bungie's desire to return to its independent roots".

However, he added, Microsoft "will continue to invest in our Halo entertainment property with Bungie and other partners, such as Peter Jackson, on a new interactive series set in the Halo universe".

Oct 5, 2007, 05:32 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Bungie to become independent Source: GamesIndustry __________ Bungie is to become an independent company again, Microsoft confirmed today. The platform holder said it will retain an equity interest in the Kirkland, Washington-based developer. It will also continue to publish games based on the Microsoft-owned Halo IP and other future properties developed by Bungie. Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, said the company was "supporting Bungie's desire to return to its independent roots". However, he added, Microsoft "will continue to invest in our Halo entertainment property with Bungie and other partners, such as Peter Jackson, on a new interactive series set in the Halo universe". __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*