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Gearbox might be doing Halo 4

Rhys — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:11:30 +0000

Rumour has it that Bungie will not be doing any additional Halo titles for the foreseeable future. Also, that Microsoft has done a deal with Gearbox Software who will be developing Halo 4.

A recent interview with Randy Pitchford (CEO of Gearbox Software) has been quoted with him saying “It’s no secret that we have some other things in development,” although he doesn’t mention that Gearbox has won the deal to develop Halo 4, the discussion ended there, according to reports. This leaves the question as to who will be developing Halo 4 still partly open.

But from all the buzz milling around the internet, its a safe bet that Microsoft has either sealed a deal with Gearbox Software to develop Halo 4 or that they’re currently in the process of finalising the deal. However, this is yet to be confirmed.

MS allegedly establishes Halo studio

Richard — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:02:02 +0000

There are a rapidly growing number of rumours surrounding what is apparantly a Microsoft Halo studio, know as “343 Industries”.

Only last year Microsoft Game Studioes hired a number of high-profile games staff to, such as former MGS4 assistant producer Ryan Payton and Bungie’s Frank O’Connor.

Nothing has been made official but the patent filed for the name 343 Industries does suggest that a Microsoft Halo studio could be on the way.

Via develop-online

Portable Xbox 360 / Zune in Development

Rhys — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:57:50 +0000

Microsoft is continuing to work in developing a portable entertainment device. Shane Kim, corperate vice president for Microsoft, says that it’s not a question whether “if” Microsoft make such a device, but when.

The new portable device is thought to combine the Xbox 360 with the Zune. Therefore, allowing for a very usable product which offers superior music and gaming capabilities. This portable Xbox 360 come Zune would be a tough competition for rival Sony’s PSP.

Unfortunately we will not be seeing this product this year as it’s still in the prototype and concept stage. However, next year is very likely…