Bungie quiet on PS3 development

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FishCake9T45975d ago

You never know, Halo 4 anyone? Lol. To be honest though im sure if its an FPS and its not exclusive it will sell so well there wont be a number for it.

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MisterNiwa5975d ago

Imagine this guys.

Naughty Dog x Bungie
Playstation 3 Exclusive

Now your imput. Agree if you like it Disagree if you are some random fanboy.

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Greywulf5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

I'd rather see Naughty dog & Zipper if we are talkin FPS.

Would be an amazing fps, pushing the boundaries of gaming as we know it. Visually & Gameplay wise. FPS gameplay is pretty generic, so you cant expect much evolution.

GG could help out too... with their FPS cover system.

Bungie is a good dev, sure. But as Naughty Dog brings a second to none sense of polished gameplay/presentation/animatio n/lighting/post processing.. what does bungie bring thats unique to bungie? That Valve/ID didn't do before it?

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Shang-Long5975d ago

Bungie is a good developer love or hate halo you gotta admit that.and I don't even like halo myself.
But I mean there's a chance they could develo a game on ps3 ppl said FF wouldn't be on the 360 and it is. So anything can happen right.

IMO I see that MS only wants halo from bungie. While Sony would give them the freedom to do whatever game they want

captain-obvious5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Wrong post

on topic
thay where made by MS
they are not going anywhere

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RedDragan5975d ago

Question: Would Bungie develope for PS3?

Answer: Yes, they are a company afterall. And companies are in it for the money, nothing else!

Question: Would they make Halo for PS3?

Answer: No, that is owned by Microsoft. If Bungie refused to do anymore, Microsoft would simply get someone else in to do it, which they are doing!

Question: Will Microsoft buy Bungie?

Answer: Unlikely. Microsoft prefers to do business with 3rd party developers as there are less risk involved.

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Saaking5975d ago

They're tied too much with MS. It's like Insomniac's relationship with Sony. An exclusive PS3 Bungie game will never happen.

Furthermore, the PS3 already has many fantastic developers. We don't need Bungie.

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MisterNiwa5975d ago

Ok.. then what about..

Naughty Dog x Kojima Productions
Playstation 3 Exclusive

Same rules as above...

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gaffyh5975d ago

@MisterNiwa - That won't happen either because Kojima likes to take control of his own projects, and Naughty Dog have no management system, they just go with the flow. Both developers are great, but I doubt they would work together for anything more than a bit of DLC.

evilmonkey5015975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

A couple of years ago ms dissolved or terminated all but 3 of its first party studios.They think to leave it almost ALL up to third party developers and maybe buy up an ip they see making them money.With the majority of third party studios going multiplatform for more profit, I just don't see how Microsoft can do this long term.Sony has at least 6 or 7 exclusives coming out for the ps3 per year from a few of its 25+ first party studios.

As far as Bungie making a ps3 game, eventually it will happen.Will it be any good? I dunno.I don't much care for Halo...too simple and the graphics really suck compared to other studios.

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barom5975d ago

Losing Bungie would be the a big blow to Microsoft, if not the biggest. So I doubt Microsoft would let it happen, they would grant Bungie whatever they wish for. I think Bungie is just playing around just to keep everyone watching them.

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StanLee5975d ago

Bungie's new project wont be in the Halo Universe and as I understand it, the project doesn't yet have a publisher. If a major publisher picks up the game and puts money into the project, expect it to be multiplatform.

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MisterNiwa5975d ago

How about

Sony Santa Monica Studios x Naughty Dog

!?!?!?!?!

Goddamn, i hate this Bubble System.

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StanLee5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

It's not a long term strategy. It's about the lowest cost to software output in the current climate. Listen to Jason Rubin on Bonus Round again and really listen to what he says; publishers right now can't meet the overhead that comes with having internal studios. It's just not feasible in this climate and it's why there are layoffs and studio closures. Microsoft looked at a short term strategy to be most profitable now. In the future, don't be surprised if they move completely away from core gaming because their real goal is home entertainment and creating a central media space in consumer homes.

vhero5975d ago

Bungie could make PS3 games but don't expect Halo games as they are a partially MS owned IP. Also Bungie have never made a none Halo game can they? Time will tell..

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oli5975d ago

wer is that guy bungie, here on n4g, to answer us these Q's??
he comments on a bunch of other stupid articles, so y not this one

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exnihilonihilfit5975d ago

Bungie was not created by Microsoft.

Microsoft did buy Bungie, but then Bungie bought itself back.

In the split Microsoft retained control of the Halo IP, meaning Halo will never come out for a non-Microsoft platform, and MS can have any other developer work on the title.

Bungie has made other games than Halo, on other platforms than Microsoft: Oni[PS2], Marathon[Mac], Myth[Mac].

Microsoft is rumored to have a "right of first refusal" for publishing Bungie games. This means that if Bungie puts out a game, MS gets to publish it unless they decide not to. The only reason they might not is if Bungie intends the game to be multiplat or if MS just doesn't like the game. This does not mean that bungie cannot or will not develop for another platform. I haven't actually been able to verify that they do indeed have this right, but it has been reported by at least one site.

Bungie is more likely to go multiplat than PS3 exclusive. What they may do is lead on the PS3 to really work out the kinks in their development from the system.

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van-essa5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Bungie is a private company, they could as well make a PS3, Wii, X360... game if they wanted.

They left Microsoft, because they wanted to turn Bungie into a "Halo factory" and were too "stingy with the profits".

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JasonPC360PS3Wii5975d ago

Not going to happen, it's fun to dream and say "what if" but at the end of the day they are still just dreams and what ifs.

hazardman5975d ago

Obviously we know it can't be a Halo game as MS owns that IP, but it can be something new. Now that they went the independent way it would be great for them to develop on other platforms as well, but I have a feeling that what ever they're working on will be exclusive to one of the consoles..You gotta remember MS published the Halo games..Can Bungie make and publish their own games??..There are other BIG independent developers saying its getting harder and harder staying independent..well either way. I'll be looking forward to Bungie's new project.

darthv725975d ago

a new version of Oni for PSN.

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IHateYouFanboys5975d ago

you fanboys just dont get it, so ill spell it out yet again:

1. Microsoft own Halo 100%. you will NEVER see a halo game on a non-Microsoft platform unless Microsoft choose to make it on another platform. the only way that would happen is if the xbox division goes under.

2. Bungie were first party, but are now third party TECHNICALLY. in reality, its more like second party (think insomniac in regards to sony). they get to do what they want game wise, make whatever they want, hire whoever they want, fire whoever they want, do their own financials...........but they still have very tight ties to Microsoft, and have an exclusive publishing agreement with Microsoft for Halo and ALL future Bungie titles. this isnt some rumour, it was clearly stated by both Bungie and Microsoft when the split occurred. dont believe me? have a read:

http://kotaku.com/307565/bu...

Bungie: "Bungie has long been built on creativity, originality and the freedom to pursue ideas. Microsoft agreed, and rather than stifle our imagination, they decided it was in both our best interests to unleash it. We'll continue to make Xbox 360 games, and we'll continue to make amazing games for MGS. In that regard, nothing has changed. All that has changed is that now Bungie Studios is once again, the property of the folks of Bungie Studios. Microsoft is and will continue to be, a brilliant, inventive and creatively collaborative publishing partner. Practically speaking, nothing has changed and you guys won't see much, if any difference, for a while unless you come to work for us, that is - we're hiring at http://www.bungie.net/insid...

"This exciting evolution of our relationship with Microsoft will enable us to expand both creatively and organizationally in our mission to create world-class games," said Harold Ryan, studio head for Bungie. "We will continue to develop with our primary focus on Microsoft® platforms; we greatly value our mutually prosperous relationship with our publisher, Microsoft Game Studios; and we look forward to continuing that affiliation through 'Halo' and beyond."

Microsoft: ""Our collaboration with Bungie has resulted in 'Halo' becoming an enduring mainstream hit," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. "While we are supporting Bungie's desire to return to its independent roots, we will continue to invest in our 'Halo' entertainment property with Bungie and other partners, such as Peter Jackson, on a new interactive series set in the 'Halo' universe. We look forward to great success with Bungie as our long-term relationship continues to evolve through 'Halo'-related titles and new IP created by Bungie.""

now as you can see, both Bungie and Microsoft confirm in their official press releases that nothing really is changing, and that Microsoft Game Studios will continue to be their exclusive publisher for Halo and new IPs created by Bungie.

so can we PLEASE stop with the 'Bungie are third party they can make games for whoever they want' crys, and the 'Halo will come to PS3' rubbish? its not happening.

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Foliage5975d ago

This would be the end of Bungie. They are a below average developer, that has been hyped up to a very large extent. The second Bungie releases a PS3 title, the media will no longer BS about the cruddy Bungie games being any where near how much they hyped them.

Look at every "exclusive" lost from the 360. All the fanboy hype died out real quick once they appeared on the PS3. I'm not talking about the PS3 version, suddenly the 360 version "wasn't very good any way" or "was over-rated".

Everyone knows this, even those that do not want to admit it.

badz1495975d ago

heck even anyone is good! but for what? so that we can have another batch of generic FPS? no offense to Halo fans but I'm not a big fan of halo myself (Halo CE was quite good IMO) but when Bungie starts making other games, then we'll start talking. at the moment, by the look of it, they are pretty much tied up to M$ albeit being independent!

mastiffchild5975d ago

Well, that's pretty non-committal. However, there are two points to consider aside from the closeness of their relationship with MS and the fact they also, as far as we know, have first refusal on every project atm.

1, Just why buy some independence if they only want to work on the 360?

2,IF, and it's a big, big IF, they are making a game for the Sony platform would it possibly be a multiplat? I say this because surely MS have said no to the idea if it is being developed for another platform,no?

I guess MS may have a deal where if they like a Bungie, non-Halo idea they also step in and fund/part fund the whole shebang and may, if they say "no" to this allow it to go multiplat but the understanding I had was that they'd probably only do this if they felt the game idea didn't fit their platform's demographic and under those circumstances would Bungie really push to develop it for both? I'm not saying this hypothetical project WOULD end up PS3 exclusive under such circumstances but it bears thinking about under the complexity of the possible outcomes.

However, with the Bungie name held in such high esteem among 360 owners I feel pretty sure that unless the game looked really niche MS would be foolish to leave it, even partly, for Sony who could, surely, when MS pass up an idea step in and part fund a project themselves as they're known to do with more risky titles this gen like they have with HR and MAG only this year. Neither were, or could ever be imagined to be, anything other than risks and are certainly less than mainstream titles. It's intriguing to consider but ultimately unlikely to happen-at least not for a good while, imo, even if it IS hard to see exactly why Bungie bought themselves out of MS at all if outside platforms aren't a consideration for them.

We'll see but PS3 owners would be best not reading too much into this in my honest opinion.

RememberThe3575975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

LOL That's is hilarious! Lots of random fanboys on this site.

Bubbles form me man, that was brilliant.

Shepherd 2145975d ago

Bungie's game, Halo: Combat Evolved:

-was the first FPS to use the two weapon system, in which the player was forced to carry only two weapons. Other games followed.

-was the first FPS to introduce regenerating health(shields), something most FPS use today

-was the first FPS to nail great controls on a console.

Bungie's Halo 2:

-Created the lobby system that is used in most games with a matchmaking feature, such as the Call of Duty series.

-Like it or hate it, Halo 2 is the game that propelled console online play and brought it into the mainstream.

Bungie's Halo 3:

-introduced File Sharing, which allows players to share their created maps from the map editor, their screenshots, and their film clips. What makes this stand out is that almost three years after Halo 3's launch, no other game on consoles have implemented a File Sharing system, let alone one as robust as Halo 3's. Time and time again when i play other FPS's, i wish i could have taken a screenshot or film clip of the crazy thing that just took place, but i cant. Halo fills this void for me, and its life is expanded extremely far because of the features that flesh out the core gameplay.

beardpapa5975d ago

@exnihilonihilfit

Myth was on the PC too. I played both on PC and absolutely loved Oni. I think Bungie should create another myth rts. At least do it for the fans of the game.

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FamilyGuy5975d ago

Maybe they're having meetings with sony so they can't outright deny it. It's strange because sonys 3rd party devs will tell you right away "nuh-uh" or "nope".

pixelsword5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

It's hard to state a fact based upon no words spoken. I don't see anywhere where there's an explicit admission of either "right of first refusal" or a multiplatform game.

Even that statement crabby posted:

"Microsoft will retain an unstated equity interest in Bungie, and will continue a publishing agreement between the developer and Microsoft Game Studios for Halo intellectual property as well as other future properties developed by Bungie – corroborating reports that Microsoft will hold the “first right of refusal” for an unknown number of titles."

Still does not say "first right of refusal" until the writer says so; all it says is that:

"Microsoft will retain an unstated equity interest in Bungie, and will continue a publishing agreement between the developer and Microsoft Game Studios for Halo intellectual property as well as other future properties developed by Bungie"

Reports aren't necessarily facts. Reports are also retold accounts of events based upon facts and but in and of itself may not be factual. Because there "were reports" of the "first right of refusal" instead of a direct statement from either party makes the report of "first right of refusal" believable, but not factual.

It'll all have to wait until something is announced; everything else is speculation.

Djinn5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

I couldn't care less if Bungie developed for the PS3. I don't need anymore mediocre space marine FPSs.

madpuppy5974d ago

Is afraid of upsetting Microsoft.

thesummerofgeorge5974d ago

Cause if they can, they obviously would. But if not, I don't buy the "they're too close with MS" argument, cause anything can happen when money is involved, look at what happened to the FF series, it was synonymous with the PS brand, and now it's a multiplat.

I think Halo is best left on the 360, just like I thought FF was best left on the PS. When money starts influencing changes the games suffer. Plus it's good for each company to have some big name exclusives, those are the games that force the other guy to come up with something bigger and better.

IHateYouFanboys5974d ago

im sorry, but did some of you guys not even bother reading the quotes in my post? i see 5 of you disagreed - although im not sure how someone can disagree with a quote from a formal press release from both parties in the Bungie/Microsoft split? suppose it just shows that fanboys will disagree with everything that proves them wrong.

Microsoft and Bungie have both specifically said that there is a publishing agreement between the 2 companies for Bungie made Halo products and all new Bungie IPs. this is clearly stated in the press releases, theres no room for debate.

also, the Halo IP is fully owned by Microsoft. this isnt a rumour or a 'maybe', it is a well known fact. its like how Sony own the God of War IP, or how Microsoft own the Forza IP. Microsoft OWNS Halo, and Bungie CAN NOT release a Halo game on PS3. The ONLY way a Halo game can get on PS3 is if Microsoft ALLOW a developer OF THEIR CHOICE to make a Halo game on the PS3. Thats what happens when you own something - you get to pick and choose what happens with it.

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Mr_Bun5975d ago

Looks like those tired of Halo, might have to jump ship to see anything else from Bungie

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RealityCheck5975d ago

It's highly doubtful, if anything I could see them already working on a near launch title for the next Xbox console which would explain why they can't say much.

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MajesticBeast5975d ago

What does the next xbox have to do with the ps3 game rumour.

RealityCheck5975d ago

@3.1 The article says that beside the team working on Reach, that they have a second team working on the groundwork of another project but they can't say anything about it. People have been jumping to the conclusion that this could be a PS3 game. I'm just saying that if I were MS, I would be paying Bungie to work on a game for the next console already and launch with a bang.

RememberThe3575975d ago

Reach would be the first of those games and this next one would be the second. I don't expect seeing a Bungie game on the PS3 for a while.

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xaviertooth5975d ago

it's coming bots. your priceless developer is going ps3.

just like bioware.
soon valve.
soon bizaare creations.

i heard from a friend that turn 10 is going to be dissolved after flopping hard with forza 3.

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Wrathman5975d ago

here we go again.same old crap different day.

look, just because MS stole a bunch of exclusives from sony,doent mean MS will be as stupid as sony.

anyway..why would bungie want to put a game on the bs3?they wouldnt make money for years.even if they did,it would be a poor port from an xbox game.how long would it take for bungie to learn how to develop on the ps3?years!!

ps.. ps3 owners dont buy games

thebudgetgamer5975d ago

ps3 and 360.

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exclusive_loser5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Micro$oft was already a stupid company to begin with.

sorry SONY is stupid? NOT ONE SONY studio closed down in the recession.
But M$ lets Bioware, Bungie and Bizarre Creations go.
How's that for stupidity? Plus don't forget funding future PS3 games.

ps.. if you purchase a 360 in this day and age that makes you a fool.

thebudgetgamer5975d ago

you're an idiot.

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Deadman645975d ago

"your a idiot."

You're an idiot.

Convas5975d ago

"Your an idiot"

Agreed, You're an idiot.

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Gue15975d ago

so true it hurts! L()L

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Gue15975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Correction: M$ dstole a bunch of third party games not first party!!!!!111! And games like FF and DMC will always sell better on the PS3 anyway. =P

I don't see Guerrilla game's Killzone games, Sony Santa Monica's God of War nor Insomniac's Ratchet & Clank making games for the X360!

So who's more stupid now? M$ for letting their best first party developer go multiplat (even though they have very few of them =|) or Sony for letting third party exclusives go multiplat while strengthen their first paty devs?

Come on bot! TELL ME!!11! 0_o

;p

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TheXgamerLive5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

not gonna happen, unless they one day do a new IP and it's multiplatform and even then i dought it would ever happen, just as naughty dog won't ever be an Xbox 360 dev. Bungie is basically a miscrosoft developer, so stop the lies and move on.

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Ilikegames765975d ago

starts developing games for the PS3, expect the bots to commit suicide. Well, only one bot, namely Bungie with multiple accounts here, to commit suicide.

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AuToFiRE5975d ago

wrong, ps users do buy games, just look at my collection, i got 3 more games since this was taken

dolphinn645975d ago

Take it you didnt hear about Studio Liverpool, the guys behind the Wipeout games?

awesomeperson5975d ago

"just as naughty dog won't ever be an Xbox 360 dev. Bungie is basically a miscrosoft developer"

Theres a difference. The dogs are owned by Sony and are first party. Did you read the article "Since separating from Microsoft in 2007, the firm is free to develop on multiple platforms " by that I do not think that Bungie are basically a microsoft developer at all, sure they develop for MS, but things can change :P

Sir_Ken_Kutaragi_5975d ago

...NEXT-GEN!!! ;-D (I couldn't care less about them really)

PopEmUp5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

I hope it not their Power Ranger game, that game was meh

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xaviertooth5975d ago

now bungie can experience developing next-gen and not be limited with a weak platform.

SoapShoes5975d ago

doing a multiplatform game, but watch as people say Bungie has lost its talent and not buy it simply because it doesn't have the marketing Microsoft has provided...

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BeaArthur5975d ago

PS3, 360, doesn't matter to me, I play fun games.

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jalen2475975d ago

Hmmm..."Mix of old blood (xbox developers) and new blood (ps3 developers) in the studio"...interesting...

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The BS Police5975d ago

I guess you didn't know Bungie has been hiring new employees since 1991?

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Alcon Caper5975d ago

whatev, no one denies that they wont develop for the ps3 because of what happened to gabe newell and valve.

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exnihilonihilfit5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Newell said some stuff that was just plain insulting. Also, Bungie is a less important developer than Valve. Halo was good - and may have even sold more - but most will agree Halflife was better since it is more foundational and innovative. Valve is distinctly third party, but Bungie as far as most are concerned might as well be second party. Valve already had a game on PS3, it just wasn't ported by them. So no, no one would be in an uproar if Bungie said they weren't gonna develop for PS3, it would be totally expected. They're very different developers with very different positions in the industry. Most people would agree that Valve is the more important and influential of the two.

But honestly, what did happen to Valve? Nothing, they still put out games that sold like hot cakes. Gabe even won an award from the industry. The problem is that Gabe is a sloppy guy and he said something half heartedly that came off as offensive to the PS3 community, people got pissed at him, but he suffered no consequences. He didn't just say, no we won't be developing for PS3.

Alcon Caper5975d ago

Well, better play is safe then sorry...

mastiffchild5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Oh come on. No it isn't and you're being way too sensitive about this.Who moans at Bungie now while they're a(in name anyway)third party dev not making PS3 games? Who badmouthed Bioware when they hadn't made any?What about Mistwalker? Or Epic releasing next to nothing on PS3 this generation while supplying Gears1 and 2 and SC for 360?No abuse at all, none.

SAme way noone criticises Insomniac for sticking with Sony exclusively and it all comes down to Gabe and his cohorts making some pretty unprofessional comments when they were asked about the subject(and often when they weren't asked at all)and them knocking both the hardware and community of gamers on the PS3.

Seriously, had Gabe just said "We have neither the manpower, current employees with the knowledge to work as well as we demand on PS3 and are sticking , for the time being, with the platforms they know, currently, best"-would anyone be upset? I don't think so. Fact is they were just uneeded remarks that bordered on bare faced insults and were bound to cause offence that had nothing to do with them not making PS3 games. They were disparaging about Sony's hardware and Sony's gamers and the derisory laughter when asked about PS3 L4D said it all-they brought any criticism on themselves.

EDIT:I stupidly clicked to comment when I hadn't done.

Alcon Caper5975d ago

I believe Gabe at the time was stating what everyone else was feeling.

Valve is one of the most advanced and respected software devs out there. If THEY feel like they can't put the quality into a PS3 game, then what makes you think other companies that work exclusively with MS are going to?

Bungie just isn't announcing it to the world because they have more common sense. ...or a better PR manager.

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LordMarius5975d ago

Keep that garbage studio away from my PS3

I can find much more creative work in a box of cereal than their so called games

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playstation1235975d ago

Of course, because bungie is tired of making games sub HD last gen console. Bungie is jumping out after reach. LOL 360 has no games.

The BS Police5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Think about it, Bungies biggest fans are obviously Halo fans, so Bungies target audience are none other than 360 gamers. Bungie also has experience working on the Xbox platform.

I wouldn't bet on anything more than a multiplatform release.

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spunnups5975d ago

I say no way it's going to be on the PS3. It is interesting they woudln't deny it, a few years ago they would have right from the get go. I personally as a PS3 only owner and not a big Halo fan, don't care either way.

RedDragan5975d ago

Maybe because a few years ago they were owned by Microsoft!

They aren't now and so Bungie will go multiplat, it is a business thing. Xbox loyalty has nothing to do with anything in the 3rd party dev world.

GiantEnemyCrab5975d ago

Leave Bungie alone you hounds.. They are busy with 360 exclusives.

Why does nobody hound Insomniac like they are doing Bungie to bug them to develop for the 360?

I don't know how many times it must be said but MS didn't just cut Bungie lose without protecting their own interests. They are still a huge stakeholder in the company and have the right of first refusal. So yes, if Bungie makes a game and MS says "no, we don't want it" then they can take it to the PS3.

"Microsoft will retain an unstated equity interest in Bungie, and will continue a publishing agreement between the developer and Microsoft Game Studios for Halo intellectual property as well as other future properties developed by Bungie – corroborating reports that Microsoft will hold the “first right of refusal” for an unknown number of titles."

http://www.dailytech.com/Bu...

One of MANY articles detailing this.

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mastiffchild5975d ago

Don't be offended GEC. I think it's primarily because Bungie only recently bought themselves out and don't see a ready reason apart from them wanting to stretch their wings. Besides, i'm sure it hurts neither Bungie, nor MS, for Bungie to be linked in these articles as it shows the esteem they're held in, what's to moan about?

Also, if you recall, we had SEVERAL Insomniac articles post ACit along EXACTLY the same lines with "last PS3 exclusive?" or "Next game a multi?" stories all over this site, did we not?

Seriously, why should you worry when Bungie actually probably quite enjoy the attention. It's hardly likely to affect them negatively, is it? Not unless they spent all day every day talking to fanboys about it and that's just not happening!

Eiffel5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Their entire fanbase is on the Xbox brand. Why would they leave that? Or even jiggle the handle by going multiplatform?

If I do recall a number of employees on their development team also work for Microsoft. They're independent, but doesn't mean they are going multiplatform.

Just like how Insomniac Games favors the PlayStation brand, they are independent too.

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Bnet3435975d ago

Exactly right. Bungie knows where it's fans are and how many times have PS3 fans bashed Bungie on Halo alone. I don't think Bungie is going to get involved with the PS3 at all.

Bathyj5975d ago

See, you think the PS3 fanboys you read on N4G speak for the entire PS3 userbase, when they dont. Maybe alot of them GAMERS would like to see something from Bungie.

And even the fanboys who do bash Halo, maybe just want Bungie to do something besides Halo.

Just because Bungie had their biggest hit and made their name (to many) with a FPS, doesnt mean thats all they should make.

kissmeimgreek5975d ago

i feel like i read somewhere that bungies engine wasnt ready for multiplatform use and wouldnt be for sometime. I dont doubt itll happen, just not yet and it DEFINITELY wont be ps3 exclusive.

Oh and dont forget that MS still has a minority stake inBungie so they might have some say in the development or get first chance for publishing rights.

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Dude Dutch5975d ago

Should Bungie develop for the black beast it will probably bite their hands off.... Some much power under the hood. So my guess is nah they probably won´t have the guts to code for it. Oh well, I can live with that. Have a game or 2 2 play...........

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EvilCackle5975d ago

I love it when sites make a story out of no information being revealed. Example: "Sony on PS4: No Comment"

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Denial5975d ago

I highly highly highly doubt Bungie would develop for Sony, they made their fortune on xbox why would they go against Microsoft?

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Dance5975d ago

Can't see that happening

thebudgetgamer5975d ago

so did bioware.

unchartedgoty5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

but i dont want bungie at all developing for the ps3, it would be better if like havok,or guerilla games never liked the halo games IN MY OPINION...(i better stop right there, i think i started a flame war) but im not treating it by crap by no means, if its good...good job bunjie! simple. :) EDIT, I NEVER LIKED HALO 3. HALO REACH LOOKS GOOD

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DropDeadFred255975d ago

i dont think it will happen,i know bungie is top dog on the 360 but they will get ripped apart by guerrilla,ND and insomniac on ps3.ps3 have too many good devs and just isnt enough room for bungie finacial wise.Stick with 360 for now.

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yoghurt5975d ago

Halo sigma...?

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tigertron5975d ago

I think Bungie are great developers and I'd love to see them work on a new PS3 IP, but if it doesn't happen then I won't be too fussed about it.

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mastiffchild5975d ago

Yet again people on N4G are mind readers and know you don't really have the opinions you stated. This place, sometimes..

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-MD-5975d ago

Look at how excited they all are for Bungie to develop on the PS3. It's great.

thebudgetgamer5975d ago

i'm not crazy about halo (just bought halo ce) but bungie is great with game support, and i would buy a bungie game on ps3. even though i have a 360 also.

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baum5975d ago

It makes your tears even sweeter.

Tony-A5975d ago

Why shouldn't they be? They're gamers, aren't they?

plb5975d ago

MS are primary shareholders for Bungie last I checked, to think Bungie is developing for PS3 is laughable.

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TheOrion5975d ago

Lets face it, unless your a first party dev or getting huge payoffs from one side there is no money to be made in exclusivity for developers.

unchartedgoty5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

because if it loses bunjie, i'll have alan wake and conviction left to play on it, and ill be mostly playing on my ps3. so i think bunjie should keep halo on the 360, they go really good together. it makes me really mad games are going mulitplatform now, so now i have conviction alan wake and halo reach to play on my 360, if they bring halo to the ps3 i only have 2. thats why i bought the ps3 and 360 to take advantage, but if there all coming to ps3 what the hell...

Dorwrath5975d ago

Halo will never be on the PS3 dude. MS own the rights to it, not Bungie.

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ManiacMansion5975d ago

Forget it Bungie.. droids dont buy games.. even their so great exclusive Heavy Rain sold just 20k in Japan :D!

thebudgetgamer5975d ago

for some things japan doesn't matter, unless it's to bash sony right. make up your mind does it matter or not.

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azazin5975d ago

Wii fit outsold Halo 3, does it mean it's better? No.

Play B3yond!

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awesomeperson5975d ago

I know right Maniac, when a game has been out for only a number of days in one region we can base that number to suit us Just like Japan dosen't seem to matter when it comes to hardware sales to you bots -.-

Just make up your minds, you want to include the Japanese or not.

The Obvious5975d ago

Bungie like to make Halo games.

divideby05975d ago

if its a Halo game for the PS3...no thanx..do something else..

and it wont happen...MS is gonna buy them

Another One5975d ago

No more comments from you. You're entire comment was wrong.

Halo is owned by MS. Never coming to PS3. Ever.

MS will not buy Bungie again. they were only recently released to go independent. MS owned them before.

Why must people comment when they have absolutely no idea what the hell they are talking about?

foxxy5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Is the new thing to innovate your games using that masssive space lets you make a vision with more enemies hd graphics if i was bungie i would jump on that.

yoghurt5975d ago

It must be hard being a developer, I mean you must see the games that are coming out on on ps3 such as Uncharted 2, Killzone 2, God of War, GT5 and you must want to have the opportunity to create a game like that - I have to say, I bet alot of devs that are not tied to msft are very tempted indeed

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Ripyealip5975d ago

sony doesn't even need bungie. like have you looked at the games bungie made! the ps3 is too good for those games. for anything bungie should develope for the Wii for it cant handle the Beast

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scott1825975d ago

I kinda liked myth on the mac, I wish they would do somthing like that. I'm not a fan of there shooters.

Colonel-Killzone5975d ago

Bungie is nothing like insomniac with Sony Bungie only makes halo for the 360 nothing else insomniac has multiple titles on the ps3 2 different franchise with another one on the works. Idk i don't think its a bad idea if bungie wants to make a game for the ps3. Some of you guys need to learn something look at insomniac they went from Ratchet and clank to resistance look at naughty dog jak to uncharted look at sucker punch from sly cooper to infamous if anything this generation you all must learn all because a company done one set of games does not mean they are not able to do a whole new complete genre if i'm wrong please let me know because all the games i just listed are AAA titles and they are all complete different from the previous games those companies. I highly doubt bungie is working on a PS3 title but if it is i'm sure sony would show full support.

Mo0eY5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Meh.

thebudgetgamer5975d ago

just to see the anger of the x-babies.

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Ninji5975d ago

As long as it's not Power Rangers 4.

gtamike1235975d ago

Power Rangers with Halos over their heads lol!

drzmvp5545975d ago

my guess is that bungie is working on a new IP that will be multiplatform

dragonelite5975d ago

Legally i think they cant develop for ps 3 of the size of a triple A title because microsoft owns first right for every product bungie creates. So for a game to get to other platforms microsoft has to say no to a bungie product then sony and other publishers can fight it out who can buy publishing rights.

Microsoft will retain all rights to the Halo franchise, assuring that the Master Chief will never grace competitors’ systems, and will also hold [b]“the right of first refusal on future games,”[/b] meaning that Halo 3 probably won’t be the last Xbox 360 exclusive title from Bungie Studios.

source
http://www.dailytech.com/Re...

ivant5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Bungie does a multiplatform Modern Combat FPS where 360 & Ps3 owners can play each other.

No more colourful & pretty backgrounds but real battlefields

No mre super-armoured Marines bouncing, bouncing, & bouncing all over the place, but real Marines, weighed downed with equipment and armour taking cover

No more automatic health regeneration, but medic packs/injectors to encourage teamwork and caution in battle.

No more novel weapons with colourful blasts of energy, but real weapons, with weighty feel, realistic looks and sounds.

And plenty of vehicles.

Bungie did so well with a Future shooter on one platform.

Imagine how much better they would do with a Modern Warfare Shooter on both consoles. And us fanboys more than willing to flame each other ... online!!!

Bluemaster775975d ago

Another bungie on Ps3 article *yawn*

bjornbear5975d ago

he's always here sh!tting on PS3 articles.

OH they mean the company? No thanks not impressed w Halo so as far as Im concerned they can stay on the 360....it needs them

Dance5975d ago

http://www.dailytech.com/Bu... Studios Officially Splits From Microsoft/article9175.htm

"Microsoft will retain an unstated equity interest in Bungie, and will continue a publishing agreement between the developer and Microsoft Game Studios for Halo intellectual property as well as other future properties developed by Bungie

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ps3hasonlyflopgames5975d ago

bungie is fine in 360...

bungie not need make games for crap station 3 ;)

The Iron Sheik5975d ago

^^^Me not know grammar so good

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tulholdren5975d ago

If they do they do if they don't they don't np either way

Dellis5975d ago

Xbox fanboys need to realize Bungie will go multi-platform

next games will be PC/PS3/XBOX360

DJ5975d ago

There's a reason Naughty Dog keeps visiting Bungie's headquarters, and it's not just to say "hey, your games rock!". Bungie's on their own, and need to make the maximum amount of profit possible. And with all the creative freedom they ever wanted, they're able to create a brand new IP (hopefully an FPS).

Justin_bristoe5975d ago

..ninjas

Enigma_20995975d ago

... hmmm, Microsoft's check must not have been cleared yet.

bunfighterii5975d ago

...cheque

Enigma_20995974d ago

... thank you, sir.

seifer0855975d ago

just to have that Bungie account shut the f%ck up.

N4PS3G could you please go away.........

stuntman_mike5975d ago

I heard Bungie next game is called:

Dildo: The Breach

Captain Dildo visits the planet Your Anus and attempts to penetrate the dark depths of The Black Hole.
But he isnt alone as the inhabitants of Your Anus..The Klinkers will stop at nothing to kill him (just watch out for the ones with a bit of peanut on?).

should be brilliant.

Available on 100 floppy disks.

bunfighterii5975d ago

bahahahahahahahahahahaha

gold...

Dorwrath5975d ago

Yeah it's being made for the PS3 as you have the dildo coming out on the PS3 this yeah.

Guess you'll be first in line to play the new game.

stuntman_mike5974d ago

oooh did i hit as raw nerve. get over yourself.

bunfighterii5975d ago

What's the relationship between Bungie and MS? Is Bungie owned by MS?

I know Bungie worked with Naughty Dog on Uncharted 2, they get a thank you in the credits for the game, so I'm assuming there's a big possibility to all this talk.

DJ5975d ago

Any 360 titles they make are guaranteed to be published by Microsoft. And Halo titles are prevented from appearing on the Wii or PS3 since Microsoft now owns that IP.

But they can make games for whichever system they want.

Enigma_20995974d ago

... your comment will have merit... but right now, not so much...

PandaJenkins5975d ago

I would say Bungie are in debate whether to conitnue Halo after Reach. If they decide to make something not Halo then they will obviously think about making in an exclusive or multi-platformed game. I think the matter here is that Bungie haven't decided on anything past Reach yet.

arakouftaian5975d ago

Since m$ took
GTA
and few others

Sony wants Bungie to make
a new IP and is helping
Bungie with money and their
other studios support

and evrry fanboy will cry
and hate

Bumpmapping5975d ago

LOL damn that was ownage!

DigitalAnalog5975d ago

They're good friends with Naughty Dog, surely they can come up with something EPIC.

-End statement

dtalon35975d ago

I am not doubting that bungie will develop for the ps3. I don't think that is the question. I think the question is what special incentives will xbox owners get due to M$ and bungie's relationship.

Meryl5975d ago

I knew it they saw the Naughty Dog Engine and fell in love with the ps3, I would much rather have a new IP from them, they can keep Halo

NeutralGamer5975d ago

I KNEW IT!
Busted!
PS3 fanboys always diss "Gaylo", but in truth they want it!
Just look at Comment #1

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awesomeperson5975d ago

Ahh all I saw on number one was a happy guy saying Bungie might develop for PS3. He didn't even mention Halo.

Busted! You fail at reading a comment.You know, companies don't have to just make one games, there are such things as new IP's (I know, right, bots have barely any, might need to educate some of them).

Your name says Neutral Gamer but you don't sound very neutral to me ;)

NeutralGamer5975d ago

The only thing that would seem neutral to you is someone owning and loving a PS3...

Fanboys is all about "If you're not with us, you're against us!"

NeutralGamer5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

This is just flamebait.. Imagine how a big fuzz it would create if i made a submission like this:

"Kojima Productions quiet on Xbox 360 development"
"Kojima Productions has refused to comment on whether its Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 release is being developed for Xbox 360 - but hasn't taken the opportunity to deny it, either."

Man Fanboys would slaughter me...
My point is you can do this with every game and developer -.-

Adolph Fitler5975d ago

Could happen. And Eiffel, Insomniac could go multiplat at any time too. You would have to be a fool to think that Bungie doing a new multiplat ip would alienate there current fanbase....Yes, the FANBOYS would be butt hurt, but rational gamers realize that Bungie probably want as many gamers as possible to experience there masterpieces.

They are artists and creative people after all, and most creative people want as many people as possible to experience there work, while the suits want a bigger fanbase. It would be dumb to write off any independant developer from expanding there potential sales. After seeing Activision's massive success with COD, look for multiplatformism to go nuttier and more widespread than it already is.

BLow5975d ago

I find it funny that know one here is hatin on CVG for puttin this article up but when HHG did this a while ago all he!! broke loose. Anyways, if it happens Iwouldn't mind because Bungie is a great developer.

lonix5975d ago (Edited 5975d ago )

Typo

The Simple Truth5975d ago

But frankly, we PS3 owners don't want our console tainted with such filth,.

Ma1nframe5975d ago

No thanks Bungie. Pass. Move on. Nothing to see here. Go back to your crappy Xbot and make ANOTHER Halo game.

YAWN

Dance5975d ago

But their contract forces them to keep developing for 360.

prettyboy15975d ago

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

dkgshiz5975d ago

Bungie are overrated developers. Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo Halo HaloHalo Halo HaloHalo Halo HaloHalo Halo HaloHalo Halo HaloHalo Halo Halo!
Thats Bungie in a nut shell.

Cajun Chicken5974d ago

UNLEASH THE POWER, BUNGIE!

N4BmpS5974d ago (Edited 5974d ago )

Bungie can now go where they want, who's going to stop them? MS? Please, if MS really wanted them as Exclusive 1st party they would have bought them or should have bought them.(should did what Beyonce said and put a ring on it) We'll see them on the PS3.

Genkville5974d ago

They wont beat naughty dog

SuperStrokey11235974d ago

I really think that we should just wait and see, if they can make a great game then super, if not then oh well.

Shendow5974d ago

Bungie help with Uncharted 2, so it wouldn't be a shock to see a PS3 title made by them, now on the lines of Halo, they can make a Halo game but couldn't use the name Halo or really the same names of characters (Hint it isn't really Halo lol) but they can make it play the same and all.

Anyways I could careless what people say about Bungie, Halo is the only reason I want a 360 and I would be happy to play a game made by Bungie on my PS3.

Deal with it people.

sarshelyam5974d ago

If Bungie was truly happy, a very clear and pronounced "NO" wouldn't be a difficult thing to say. Heck, even some of Sony's Exclusive franchises have 2nd Party Independent developers that state that, if they wished, the could pursue other platforms but simply believe they have a wonderful and fostered relationship with Sony so they CHOOSE to remain in the fold to create additional exclusive properties.

I'd say it's more than a possibility at this point in the game, why else wouldn't they outright state what their intentions are?

I suppose Bungie could be leveraging their "partnership" through such an ambiguous response. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. Or perhaps they're simply testing Microsoft's resolve to gauge their perceived value in the eyes of their partner?

stuntman_mike5974d ago

bungie are an excellent dev studio and if they did make a ps3 game that would be awesome. but i honestly cant see them doing that anytime soon.