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Bungie Hints at 'Multi-Genre' IP

NowGamer reports that Bungie community manager Brian Jarrard has today hinted that its next Activision-published franchise could spread across multiple formats and genres, including handheld and mobile devices. Full story here.

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Wizziokid4969d ago

can't wait to see what this IP is!

Forbidden_Darkness4969d ago

RPG + FPS = AMAZING! (like borderlands)

Whatever it is, im sure Bungie will do an amazing job on the series.

CombatEvolving4969d ago (Edited 4969d ago )

Open world RPG shooter, calling it now. Just look at their job listings.

ndibu4969d ago

If Reach is anything to go by, they know how to make gaming fans happy

Akagi4969d ago

Yep! And they are going to be working for a much wider audience!

ndibu4969d ago

In my opinion. Unless a studio is 1st party, I do not see the point in limiting your sales. Unless of course you're paid to do a specific IP by Sony or Microsoft, eg Insomniac

DigitalAnalog4969d ago (Edited 4969d ago )

Then why not spread across the Wii, the PSP or even the NDS? Star Wars the Force unleashed did it. Point is, it COSTS money to develop for both platforms, even moreso if you're trying to get dibs on the PS3. Granted, multi-plats are what we call the "safe-point" for investment returns.

Remember that game "Dante's Inferno"? It was multi-plat wasn't it, didn't outsell GOWIII despite having 70+ million consoles to derive from. Striking a niche and generally selling the game are two VERY different things.

-End statement

Tres214969d ago

im sorry i had 2 disagree but really Dante's Inferno compared 2 established GOW3...nah

Dante im sure did alot better than being limited 2 1 console cuz really if it was it hav 2 be 360 do u really want that game being all alone on ps3 againist gow..uhh no at least wit 360 they had that rare according 2 here gamer on 360 that plays those games & do u really wanna but all ur eggs into that rare gamer buyin the game..

& spreading across every plat is different from spreadin across the similar 2...you'd hav 2 figure in motion control(most likely why were gonna see alot of wii games gettin ported 2 ps3 than prob 360 not that they might be good ports but how many good ports r there really) & less buttons on handhelds 2 make the controllers feel natural

but its Bungie & i dont see them throwin sumthin 2gether just 2 get a few dollars off PS3 they're gonna want there 1st game being there best game so there name means sumthin on PS3, its always up 2 the dev's 1st then gamers 2 get the games & only time will tell if it works out that way

Dazel4969d ago

that don't sound like Activation, lol.

knowing bungie, it'll be massive.

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Developer Gameplay Preview

Bungie - "Join our development team to see the new updates arriving with Destiny 2: The Final Shape. Releasing on June 4, 2024."

InUrFoxHole7d ago

What is this she/her, he/him bs?

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Bungie Replaces Marathon Director Amid Leadership Shakeup, Fears of Layoffs

Amid ongoing anxiety within Bungie following layoffs last year, the studio is now preparing for another shakeup, this time on Marathon.

Kaii29d ago

Layoffs should be hitting the incompetent management at this point.

Profchaos29d ago

Talk about mismanaged Bungie is a studio of tremendous potential and have made some of the greatest shooters to date. Sony pushed them to just make another Destiny style game and consult on other studios live service games and are now getting thrown under a bus as the pivot away from predominantly gaas games is unfolding.

I'd love to see a world where Bungie can focus on telling great sci fi stories again away from a live service dungeon but we all know that's a pipe dream

Rynxie29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

Are you serious? Do you just talk out of your arse naturally, or did it take years of being a POS?

Profchaos29d ago

You normally get so offended by internet comments or did it take years of being soft

purple10129d ago (Edited 29d ago )

Yes I see your point mate, someone clearly didn’t read the article.

Specifically the bit:

“Notably, multiple sources at the time and since have shared that Sony has largely left the studio to sort out its own troubles and was not responsible for the layoffs, with CEO Pete Parsons taking responsibility.“

He’s just spouting nonsense

Huey_My_D_Long29d ago

lol what so fucking hilarious is that you called him out so bad he projected him being offended onto you.

Its been well documented that Bungie's management has been more responsible for their shortfalls, even mentioned in said article that we are commenting on.

Its ok, just admit you didn't read the article.

MIDGETonSTILTS1729d ago

Arrowhead Studios will be Sony’s GaaS consult now.

Gameseeker_Frampt29d ago

I like how for some, it is never Bungie's fault. Microsoft, Activision, and now Sony - it is everyone else who is pushing Bungie to make all these bad decisions.

-Foxtrot28d ago

Thrown under the bus?

Are you joking? This is all Bungie, we all thought it was 100% Activision but it's clear the higher ups at Bungie don't have a clue how to run the studio and are more bothered about saving their own skin and the money that they rake in.

Sony gave them an extra $1.2 Billion to make sure that employees didn't leave and they didn't have to cut anyones jobs. Where did that money go because Bungie still cut peoples jobs and I bet you the higher management still kept a hold of their big fact paychecks and bonuses.

Sony invested poorly in this and the best thing they can do now is throw the old Bungie management out and take hold of the studio fully.

MIDGETonSTILTS1728d ago

Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Somebody at Bungie is the golden goose making great shooting mechanics, and the rest need to justify their paychecks.

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Fearmonkey29d ago

This studio has had three owners and its never worked well with any of them....Management has issues

ChasterMies28d ago (Edited 28d ago )

Worked very well for Microsoft. Microsoft’s mistake was letting Bungie go.

Fearmonkey28d ago

it worked so well with MS that they so wanted to be away from them they bought the company back. Only to do it again with activision-blizzard, and then sold to Sony...Sony shouldn't have bought them...Bungie hasnt been the same for a long time..

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Destiny 2’s new game director worked on every single Bungie Halo game

Destiny 2’s game director Joe Blackburn is stepping down ahead of The Final Shape, leaving Tyson Green to take the reins of the PS5 and Xbox FPS.

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DefenderOfDoom276d ago

As someone who bought every story DLC for DESTINY 2 but not every season. the first thing I would do as game director is , if anybody pre-orders The ?Final Shape , they will be able to play all older DLC and seasons with purchase of FINAL SHAPE. . I think that would bring back a lot of DESTINY 2 plsyers who have not experienced the seasons a chance to play season activities before Final Shape comes out.

DickyD122676d ago

I agree but I was just able to get all dlcs for 50 on steam. (Have it on PlayStation but don't always have access to the TV)