Microsoft on Thursday got the gaming world’s attention with a blockbuster announcement: “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson, Academy Award-winning screenwriter Fran Walsh and Microsoft Game Studios are partnering to develop two new interactive entertainment series exclusively for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. The first series will be a collaborative effort with Bungie Studios to co-create the next chapter in the “Halo” universe. The second series will be an entirely original property aimed at bringing new audiences into gaming.
Microsoft Nabs ‘Lord of the Rings’ Director in Xbox Games Deal
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire September 28, 2006 09:36 AMMicrosoft on Thursday got the gaming world’s attention with a blockbuster announcement: “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson, Academy Award-winning screenwriter Fran Walsh and Microsoft Game Studios are partnering to develop two new interactive entertainment series exclusively for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. The first series will be a collaborative effort with Bungie Studios to co-create the next chapter in the “Halo” universe. The second series will be an entirely original property aimed at bringing new audiences into gaming.