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[hamchan]

Damn it, now we support Activision by buying both Blizzard and Bungie games

 

[dkeane]

From working together over the past nine months on this agreement, it is clear that Activision supports our commitment to giving our fans the best possible gaming experiences.

Really?

 

[Tony Rocky Horror]

What the hell did Activision offer that Microsoft could not?

Money, obviously, but the Bungiefolk definately don't seem like the type that would go after the money..

EA partners would've been a way, way better choice. (Or is that for startups only?)

 

[Azure Phoenix]

God, I hope Bungie knows what they're getting into

Scrooge McKotick's money pit?

 

[Ridley327]

Am I the only one more surprised that Bungie will be retaining the rights to their IPs with this agreement? I don't think Activision has ever done that, but I guess Bungie would be one of the few companies where an exception could be made.

This all so surreal after the IW exodus. :lol

EA partners would've been a way, way better choice. (Or is that for startups only?)

There's no limits to qualify for EA Partners, as Double Fine, Harmonix/MTV Games and Grasshopper Manufacture are all established studios and use the program for their games, both released and upcoming.

 

[iceatcs]

Look forward what they will give us. More games are welcome.

Shame about it is such a hate-able company tho.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

It's legit - http://investor.activision.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=464918

 

[Proelite]

Modern Warfare 3 remaining sub-HD confirmed?

 

[Salacious Crumb]

Didn't they leave MS for more creative freedom? EAP would have been a perfect fit but fucking Activision. Jesus, they're out of the frying pan and into the fire.......

 

[Mafro]

 

[Thomper]

So by "we want to be independent" they actually meant "we want to be multiplatform". Hopefully this move doesn't end in Bungie's demise.

But Activision? My stomach is turning.

Technically, they're still somewhat independent. The most important part of that press release people seem to be forgetting: Bungie will own the properties they put out. That was the main problem for Infinity Ward: they didn't own Modern Warfare, but they wanted to. Here, Bungie will own what they produce, so it's they who get to decide what they develop. It's somewhat like an EA Partners thing, I think: Bungie is free to develop the game(s) by/for themselves, Activision just pays for the publishing and marketing.

 

[GraveRobberX]

Someone start the photoshops of Bungie + Activision in love

Can't wait for the yearly abominations, of w/e Bungie will make

Acti = Wife Beater, Bungie = I'll go make your sandwich dear, just dont push me down the stairs

 

[Cday]

Look at it this way if they would have stayed with Microsoft they would have been stuck making shooters, oh wait.

 

[Dascu]

I don't care for Activision, Bungie nor Infinity Ward. This is still pretty hilarious though.

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

I wish Bungie the best but man this is really hard news to take...either this deal was in the works before the IW fallout or hopefully Bungie has an iron clad contract.

 

[Genesis Knight]

I say again...

Goddamn fucking piece of shit. GODDAMN! And just after I swore I'd never buy another CoD because of the way Activision's ruthlessly churns out releases every goddamn six months just to rape your wallet. Now Bungie, one of the last devs out there who seems to give a damn about a game for the game's sake jumps in fucking bed with them?

Day ruined.

 

[The Faceless Master]

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Danthrax]

IT'S A FAKE SITE AND FAKE ARTICLE.

No on both counts

 

[TheGreatDave]

I now firmly believe that NO developer, outside of maybe Nintendo, Valve and Blizzard, has any kind of honor. That´s just...ridiculous. Could have stayed with Microsoft...

:lol

Because getting your next FPS published by the company that helped make an FPS series massive shows a lack of honor. What multiplatform publisher has a better reputation for selling FPS games?

 

[Magni]

Bungie remains independent, and keeps their IPs, but what I'm fucking scared for is the pricing and the DLC :x

 

[gofreak]

Why are people surprised they chose Activision? What were you expecting, Ignition?

I thought it reasonably probable that MS would keep picking up their projects.

Third party wise, though, yes, it would have to be an Activision or an EA.

But locking themselves in for 10 years from the start is rather surprising.

 

[besiktas1]

:lol the video is hilarious, they just cut off the beginning of the snide comment about ea. (I'm guessing it goes).


Now here's to kicking ACTION "... EA's ass"

Also can someone make a gif for me please on 1:08-1:12 of the evil laugh.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

What the hell did Activision offer that Microsoft could not?

Multiplatform development.

Wish they'd gone with EA though.

 

[EarsOfASnake]

Am I the only one more surprised that Bungie will be retaining the rights to their IPs with this agreement? I don't think Activision has ever done that, but I guess Bungie would be one of the few companies where an exception could be made.

This all so surreal after the IW exodus. :lol

After the IW fallout I would be very surprised if there wasn't some contract rewriting to prevent Bungie from sharing a similar fate.

 

[Dynoro]

What the hell did Activision offer that Microsoft could not?
Money, obviously, but the Bungiefolk definately don't seem like the type that would go after the money..

EA partners would've been a way, way better choice. (Or is that for startups only?)

Multiplatform at a guess

 

[Shurs]

What the hell did Activision offer that Microsoft could not?

A chance to publish their game on multiple platforms.

 

[Akia]

lol Activision and all, but

Nowhere in the article does it say this.

That has been edited A LONG TIME AGO.

nothing to see there.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

Weird.

 

[Urban Scholar]

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...............................?!

 

[Bizzyb]

It's Bungie's own universe, their own IP. It's not Call of Duty.

However if they got 'comfortable' with Activision it's always possible they could work on that series for them too. But that's not part of this deal.

I know, but a lot can happen in 10 yrs.

 

[linkboy]

Technically, they're still somewhat independent. The most important part of that press release people seem to be forgetting: Bungie will own the properties they put out. That was the main problem for Infinity Ward: they didn't own Modern Warfare, but they wanted to. Here, Bungie will own what they produce, so it's they who get to decide what they develop. It's somewhat like an EA Partners thing, I think: Bungie is free to develop the game(s) by/for themselves, Activision just pays for the publishing and marketing.

A slimeball like Kotick will find a way to get that changed.

Bungie just shot themselves in the foot.

 

[broony]

Tell me if I'm interpretting this right:

Bungie create a new IP, lets call it SuperDuper.

Bungie has agreed to allow Activision exlcusion rights to publish SuperDuper and any sequels / tie ins on all platforms. Howver Bungie owns the games themsleves and have creative control over them.

Bungie still owns the IP SuperDuper.

If Bungie wants to they can create another IP (lets call it wowzatak) but Activision have nothing to do with this IP. Right?

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Magni]

Multiplatform development.

Wish they'd gone with EA though.

Same. Oh well, can't wait for 2020 now.

 

[Pooya]

10 year partner-ship with the Devil?! Now I'm seeing why Activision didn't care about IW. smh @ bungie

 

[Dabanton]

Bobby was probably reading the forums and saying to himself wait till you see what i have up my sleeve. :lol

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

A chance to publish their game on multiple platforms.

This is true, Bungie is going to make BANK now...if they ever get to see those royalties. >.>

 

[AgroTFP]

Kill me.
Now.

 

[Sanic]

So much for Bungie games having nice manuals. HELLLOOO 4 pages of black and white!

 

[voltron]

Holy mega fuck ton.

 

[Tony Rocky Horror]

Multiplatform development.

Wish they'd gone with EA though.

Yeah, you're probably right.

All I can think of with this deals is: Sellouts.

 

[starsky]

Uhhhhh.... I wasn't planning to support Activision after what they did. Now I'm not so sure anymore.

Oh well. I'm going to buy Diablo III anyway :lol
But if Bungie broke up in the future, I won't blame Activision.

 

[bbyybb]

Interesting news and timing that is for sure.

 

[Shurs]

I thought it reasonably probable that MS would keep picking up their projects.

Third party wise, though, yes, it would have to be an Activision or an EA.

But locking themselves in for 10 years from the start is rather surprising.

Activision is the largest publisher in the world. We're at a point in the generation where multi-platform development makes a lot more sense for an independent developer than developing for one platform. Look at Call of Duty sales compared to Halo sales, for example.

 

[Fersis]

So this is like Insomniac going multiplatform ?

 

[Wizman23]

I wonder if Activision used Infinity Wards bonus money to lure Bungie in?

 

[V_Ben]

well, if they own the ip, then that means that activision is giving them a pretty sweet deal, and know that the IW mess has left them in a bad position. Bungie probably made them an offer, taking advantage of this, and thus we are here.

Awesome deal for both parties regardless. Bungie gets ip control, activision gets to publish their next few games. both are happy.

Also, i suppose this confirms bungie's next game being multiplatform.

 

[EazyB]

10 fucking years...

Here I am burning the midnight oil to clear my day out tomorrow and enjoy some Reach goodness and this shit pops up. I must've passed out at the computer and having a nightmare.

 

[Puck]

No on both counts

Am I really a bad person for thinking it was fake? It's a fucking ridiculous deal with the devil

 

[Stumpokapow]

err... I thought Microsoft had right of first refusal?