(Posted: Harrison Milfeld)
When Bungie decided to become a privately independent company (sans the Halo series) in October 2007, speculation arose as to who they would develop for in the future. Would they jump to Sony, Nintendo or a random third party publisher? Well, we've got our answer.
In what is deemed a shocker today, Bungie, the developers of the successful Halo series, have announced an "exclusive worldwide partnership" with Activision that will last for ten years. This partnership of epic proportions will include one upcoming franchise to bring to multiple platforms.
Hit the jump to read the press release and our thoughts.
In what is deemed a shocker today, Bungie, the developers of the successful Halo series, have announced an "exclusive worldwide partnership" with Activision that will last for ten years. This partnership of epic proportions will include one upcoming franchise to bring to multiple platforms.
Hit the jump to read the press release and our thoughts.
According to the press release, Activision will have the worldwide rights for publishing and distribution, while Bungie will remain and independent company and will continue to own their intellectual property. This means that Activision will get publishing rights to one IP on multiple platforms, and it doe snot mean Bungie is part of Activision.
Bungie, currently working of Halo: Reach for the Xbox 360, says that this partnership because of Activision's "global reach and multi-platform experience."
"From working together over the past nine months on this agreement, it is clear that Activision supports our commitment to giving our fans the best possible gaming experiences," says Harold Ryan, President of Bungie in the official release.
A few hours after the press release, a team of developers have already begun "laying the groundwork" for the new game players can expect as a part of the Activision partnership.
With the Halo: Reach beta around the corner, the partnership with Activision should allow for some surprising moments at E3 2010. Let's hope this partnership proves to be hugely successful and not just an unholy alliance.
Bungie, currently working of Halo: Reach for the Xbox 360, says that this partnership because of Activision's "global reach and multi-platform experience."
"From working together over the past nine months on this agreement, it is clear that Activision supports our commitment to giving our fans the best possible gaming experiences," says Harold Ryan, President of Bungie in the official release.
A few hours after the press release, a team of developers have already begun "laying the groundwork" for the new game players can expect as a part of the Activision partnership.
With the Halo: Reach beta around the corner, the partnership with Activision should allow for some surprising moments at E3 2010. Let's hope this partnership proves to be hugely successful and not just an unholy alliance.
