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The transition between Xbox 360 and Xbox 720 will take place between 2013 and 2015, Activision anticipates. It does not expect to make titles for PS4 until 2016, however. As revealed by court documents detailing the publishing deal between Activision and Bungie, the title known as Destiny Games #1 IS …
Read More »Activision thinks Bungie deal may outlive boxed games
Boxed retail may not survive beyond 2019 and perhaps end as early as 2013, Activision believes. That’s the latest revelation to emerge from court documents detailing the publishing agreement between Bungie and Activision. As revealed earlier today, the pair currently have a deal spanning four title the ‘Destiny’ series, with …
Read More »Activision contract exposes Bungie’s project ‘Destiny’
Activision’s ongoing court battle with former Infinity Ward developers Jason West and Vince Zampella has taken a surprising turn, as the publisher’s high-profile 2010 deal with Bungie has suddenly been laid bare. The LA Times has brought to light a 27-page contract with Bungie; a ten-year agreement that has the …
Read More »Activision pays Bungie $2.5m if Metacritic hits 90
Bonus for high scores appears to be largest ever on public record
Read More »Bungie contract for eight games through 2020
Activision signs contract for MMO sci-fantasy shooter series
Read More »Bungie Activision contract exposed
Project Destiny due Fall 2013; Timed exclusive on Xbox 360; Next gen editions laid bare; Milestone bonuses at $2.5m apiece
Read More »Bungie co-founder quits Disney
Cryptic Studios' Bill Roper to step in; Publisher reports £18m quarterly loss
Read More »First Bungie Aerospace title lands on iOS next week
Crimson: Steam Pirates will be the first game to emerge from Bungie in this new, post-Halo era. More specifically, it’s the first title to be released from the Bungie Aerospace division. It will arrive next week on iOS and is developed by Harebrained Schemes. It’s described as a turn-based, steampunk …
Read More »Bungie says goodbye to the Chief
After a decade spent producing one of the most popular console franchises of all time, developer Bungie has at long last finally said goodbye to the Halo universe. In an emotional letter to fans, the studio said that it would be going dark” for a while as its full attentios …
Read More »Bungie launches mobile venture
Halo creator Bungie has launched a new venture into mobile and social games: Bungie Aerospace. The initiative has been created to help independent developers create titles for mobile platforms and social networks. Bungie will offer resources, access to Bungie.net and encourage its community to check out its partners’ new games. …
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