Bungie Spins Off From Microsoft

Microsoft PR:

Microsoft Corp. today announced a plan for Bungie Studios, the developers of the “Halo” franchise, to embark on a path to become an independent company. Microsoft will retain an equity interest in Bungie, at the same time continuing its long-standing publishing agreement between Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie for the Microsoft-owned “Halo” intellectual property as well as other future properties developed by Bungie.

Translation: “We’re still good friends, and we remain committed to be good parents to our child Halo.”

★ Saturday, 6 October 2007