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[UnrealCh13f]

Nice find... but no Not confirmation, at least.

Heh, at the very least, it looks like a very good indicator of where he's going.

 

[anexanhume]

Anyone with a free account can edit that.

 

[UnrealCh13f]

Anyone with a free account can edit that.

In that case, I take everything back. Mah bad.

 

[catmario]

wirter!! lol!!!

Then there is a possible next next halo (halo 6) could written by joe? or... work at completely new ip.

 

[NullPointer]

Oh they know what the ladies like.

 

[NoMoreTrolls]

Great catch for Microsoft studios. Can't wait for Halo 6!

 

[jbug617]

IGN got an official statement from MS about Staten.

“As a senior creative director, Joseph will help create the world’s best entertainment on Xbox, as well as help shape our franchise strategy for some Microsoft Studios titles. He’ll also be one of our leading ambassadors to the game development community, building on his many years of experience and relationships with developers and fans. We’re excited to share more about Joseph’s role in the future.”

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/09/ex-halo-writer-rejoins-microsoft

 

[Deleted member 22576]

So they're recruiting him to be a figurehead among other things?
Weird.

 

[Prince Vultan]

They know they needed some Bungie power to save Halo it seems.

 

[Doffen]

I really hope Joe will help Microsoft bring out new and exciting IPs for Xbox One.

 

[Pharaoh 117]

Fuck yeah!!! Hopefully he'll work on Halo.

 

[Caayn]

They know they needed some Bungie power to save Halo it seems.

He isn't going to work for 343i as stated by others in this four page long thread.

 

[Baki]

I hope the TV show has a good budget. I'm really interested now. Loved Halo when I was younger. <3

 

[GavinGT]

So I guess he wanted to do something besides writing? Creative director seems quite a different role from what he's always done.

 

[TheUnsunghero26]

From Phil Spencer's twitter:

@XboxP3:
@ForerunnerRelic @XboxQwik Joe isn't in 343i, he'll be on new stuff and some "returns". Great to have Joe back, master at story/character...

Wonder what those "returns" could be.

 

[The BS Police]

I knew this was a matter of time, he was the reason why Halo 2 and ODST were excellent in the story department. His talent was missed in Halo 3, Reach and Halo 4.

Edit: So he isn't in 343i but at the very least he cound have some possible input, maybe he can voice the grunts again as well!

 

[jet1911]

I am exite.

From Phil Spencer's twitter:


Wonder what those "returns" could be.

New Mechassault and a new Crimson Skies. Oh and Freelancer 2.

 

[catmario]

From Phil Spencer's twitter:


Wonder what those "returns" could be.

No 343i and something is "returns" huh?

Conker?

 

[J10]

Dear Joseph,

Please kill Sarah Palmer.

Sincerely,
Decent People Everywhere

 

[jbug617]

From Phil Spencer's twitter:


Wonder what those "returns" could be.

I posted this in the Xbox One thread before it closed:

Interesting tweet from Phil Spencer in response to a Game Informer article.

@XboxP3: @PenguinLamont @gameinformer @XboxQwik We might do ok over this generation checking off some of these. Was surprised not to see Gears.

Here are the games Game Informer listed

Banjo Kazooie
Battletoads
Blue Dragon
Conker
Crimson Skies
Crackdown
Black & White
Lost Odyssey
Mech Assault
Viva Piñata

 

[abadguy]

No 343i and something is "returns" huh?

Conker?

He'll be working with Rare to write a new story for the Perfect Dark Reboot, naturally.
#believe

 

[Bsigg12]

Bringing him on to start a new franchise? I can't see him going back to Halo.

 

[The Flash]

#believe

 

[The BS Police]

He'll be working with Rare to write a new story for the Perfect Dark Reboot, naturally.
#believe

As long as they go back to the Goldeneye 007 style gameplay with the reboot I'm up for anything with Perfect Dark.

 

[catmario]

He'll be working with Rare to write a new story for the Perfect Dark Reboot, naturally.
#believe

Wow! This makes sense too!

 

[ArchedThunder]

IGN got an official statement from MS about Staten.



http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/09/ex-halo-writer-rejoins-microsoft

Xbox saved?

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Whoa, megaton.

Welcome back home Joe Staten!

 

[graywolf323]

he leaves Bungie to tackle new creative challenges which leads to him returning to Halo? it's good for Halo but I hope he doesn't then leave again

edit: ah okay returned to Microsoft but won't be on Halo

I vote for Freelancer 2 then

 

[ArchedThunder]

he leaves Bungie to tackle new creative challenges which leads to him returning to Halo? it's good for Halo but I hope he doesn't then leave again

Except he isn't returning to Halo.

 

[Estocolmo]

Is he the one responsible for the story in Halo 2? Because the story in that game was...

 

[Cynar]

Faith restored in Halo 5.

Joe is good people.

It wouldn't have much to do with halo 5. It's too late now.

 

[Twin Tails]

He's Back, at least get him in the vo booth

 

[Darkener2]

Lost Odyssey 2?

 

[ProfessorMoran]

IGN got an official statement from MS about Staten.



http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/09/ex-halo-writer-rejoins-microsoft

Is he also going to be tasked with trying to poach people from bungie?

 

[ElRenoRaven]

This does not surprise me one bit. Kind of suspected he'd end up at MS and I wouldn't be surprised to see him working with Halo again either.

 

[Bungie]

Awesome! Also don't know if anyone posted this but he also did the voice acting for the Grunts in Halo.

 

[Doodis]

I was seriously depressed when I heard he left Bungie. This helps ease the pain, even if he's not back on Halo. At least he's there at Microsoft to help fight the good fight.

 

[BlazinAm]

I was seriously depressed when I heard he left Bungie. This helps ease the pain, even if he's not back on Halo. At least he's there at Microsoft to help fight the good fight.

Bring it down a notch. I guess he finished up core story beats of Destiny and saw a better opportunity at Microsoft.

 

[JaggedSac]

I posted this in the Xbox One thread before it closed:

Oh shit

 

[abadguy]

I would be just as excited if he is involved in a completely new IP as well. But yeah all the recent talk by Spencer about reviving old IPs is getting me giddy. Bout damned time too, MS has to many damned IP's laying dormant since the original Xbox.

 

[hwalker84]

Welcome back to the dark side!!

 

[DrBo42]

So he's not joining Halo/343?

Let the man move on. Chances are he can build something better.

 

[monome]

wait for Halo X1 reception.

then see Staten work with 343i to help build a smaller yet better vision for Halo.

also, it totally has to do with Black Tusk Studios and their high priority new IP.

 

[bidguy]

hes gonna work on the perfect dark reboot

Spoiler

i hope

 

[Doug Heffernan]

hes gonna work on the perfect dark reboot

Spoiler

i hope

That would be incredible.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

He's gotta be penning one or more of the XBox shows (Halo, Quantum Break etc.).

 

[Breakfast at Noon]

*takes interest in Xbox*

 

[Yoshi]

From Phil Spencer's twitter:


Wonder what those "returns" could be.

As a shooter-hater (and thus without knowledge of Halo's story): Does he have a good sense of humour? The MS returns I want are Banjo, Conker, Kameo. The first two need someone with a good sense of humour. Though I think the Banjo writer is still at Rare anyway, isn't he?

 

[Kinyou]

Bring it down a notch. I guess he finished up core story beats of Destiny and saw a better opportunity at Microsoft.

I wonder how story focused destiny will be anyway. I'm not expecting much to be honest

 

[Doug Heffernan]

As a shooter-hater (and thus without knowledge of Halo's story): Does he have a good sense of humour? The MS returns I want are Banjo, Conker, Kameo. The first two need someone with a good sense of humour. Though I think the Banjo writer is still at Rare anyway, isn't he?

Yes. Gregg Mayles, the creator of Banjo Kazooie is still with Rare.