Microsoft confirmed Friday that Bungie Studios, the developer behind the “Halo” franchise, will begin a transition to become an independent company, verifying rumors that had been circulating for a week. Microsoft will retain its rights to all things “Halo” and will continue to publish any games from Bungie. “Our collaboration with Bungie has resulted in ‘Halo’ becoming an enduring mainstream hit,” said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios.
Microsoft, Bungie Untie the Knot
Posted by: Walaika Haskins October 5, 2007 01:26 PMMicrosoft confirmed Friday that Bungie Studios, the developer behind the “Halo” franchise, will begin a transition to become an independent company, verifying rumors that had been circulating for a week. Microsoft will retain its rights to all things “Halo” and will continue to publish any games from Bungie. “Our collaboration with Bungie has resulted in ‘Halo’ becoming an enduring mainstream hit,” said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios.