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I'll try to be there.
Oh man, a game I actually own the DLC for.
Should have got Halo 3 for free this month. Would have been perfect. Players returning for the anniversary and new and old players returning because of the population receiving a boost.
No idea what 343/Microsoft are thinking of doing with the free release of the game and why they're holding back on one of the ones that they announced would become free.
No idea what 343/Microsoft are thinking of doing with the free release of the game and why they're holding back on one of the ones that they announced would become free.
Computer
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I am excited if Halo 3 gets a population boost. I have been wanting to play Halo 3 badly but the low population makes for very bad matchmaking. Ether players have no clue how to play or they just fuck around the whole game until they quit. Even in a ranked game.
Someone should make a Halo 3 anniversary thread in the gaming section might help get people to play.
Someone should make a Halo 3 anniversary thread in the gaming section might help get people to play.
Halo 4? 0_o
I'm guessing 3... But who knows anymore?
Syphon Filter
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lol
You guessed right lol
User 73706
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Wait, whaaaat? Is it a "Staten Island Inc: Now With Blackjack and Hookers" studio leave or a "Creative Director Leaves Halo 4 Following First Media Blowout, Brace For Suck" studio leave?
@karl: I have no idea, but I think Sumthing Else has it for under $10.
@karl: I have no idea, but I think Sumthing Else has it for under $10.
StalkerUKCG
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Kinda stunned seems rather odd hope it's all on good terms and he moves onto more greatness he always seemed to be so creative
Wow OddOne posted about this the last days... seems like he was correct. So fucking weird.
Zeouterlimits
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CreateNowSleepLater
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Usually when something like this happens something was wrong. More to this story than him leaving to tackle other creative challenges.
Maybe 343 called with all their monies.
Wow, I'm actually sad from this. He was one of the coolest dudes from at Bungie.
User 73706
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As delicious of a dick move that would be, I don't see it happening.
Maybe OddOne is Joseph Staten.
CreateNowSleepLater
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I would think it was some kind of internal issue since Destiny has not even launched yet. Who leaves when they have carte blanche to build their own IP for the next 10 years. He was not getting along with someone. Maybe Bungie has gone more corporate.
User 73706
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He could have just been planting some creative seeds for the franchise's foundation before pursuing some more individualized interest - which isn't necessarily a bad idea, because it could end up turning into a case of "Like Destiny? Then you'll love Project Staten!" which would nail down some extra success for him.
Something tells me if you're leaving Bungie you're not in the industry for the sole purpose of making bank, though.
I think its absolutely silly to think just because someone leaves somewhere, its from issues.
He's been working at Bungie for over a decade, creating games. At some point, you're brain gets fried, and you want to do something new. I would not be surprised if he starts his own Indie game of sorts, something different from Bungie. He worked on Destiny, and launched it off, and its now on the tracks of the vision they have, and that is where he felt satisfied the team has their vision and he is no longer "needed".
Zeouterlimits
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Are people popping in Halo 3 tomorrow?
Meh, he and Bungie have earned cache in my book, so until I hear that from someone who might have a clue, I don't buy that cynicism.
I own it, I just wanted to put it in a playlist.
Orochinagis
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I can use the MM from ODST right or campaign counts too?
Yeah I'm always done for Halo of any brand so I'll prolly be playing a bit tomorrow.
Also, I think it's really funny that the new(ish) Bungie Podcast rendition has the original spot of "and Frankie" replaced by "Space Magiiiic"
CreateNowSleepLater
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I'm saying, historically we usually hear something was wrong with sudden departures like this, especially before launch. Unless there was some incredible opportunity people usually stick around to see their new baby launch.
Source?
Looks like I'll need to find my disc. Last time it was a crazed lag fest, but it was still fun. Damn, I've got a busy day tomorrow too, but might as well jump on for a game or two and get wrecked.
Played a decent sum of Halo 3 today and it really does make me sad my TV has such awful input lag but I got a HDMI switcher and have been using my monitor with very little input delay and like I said before today, I'm just going to use this as my default setup as aiming in games is sooooo much better now where H3 doesn't even bother me in the slightest....I'm just going to use this $700 tv for movies I guess or sell it for something with far less input lag 
(Picture also looks better on the monitor too)
Seriously though if you are getting a new TV soon LOOK AT THE INPUT DELAY!
(Picture also looks better on the monitor too)
Seriously though if you are getting a new TV soon LOOK AT THE INPUT DELAY!
Syphon Filter
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#hireStaten!
NobleGundam
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#HireAshton!
Things probably aren't as rosy at Bungie as we think. Hundreds of new hires, influence from Activision, Destiny now been in direct development almost 4 years and still don't know when it'll launch, new relationship with Sony where they always mention PS4, talk about ps4 games in mail sack, show pictures or talk about dualshocks on twitter, special interview from playstation etc. Special reveals for PS4 only.
Why would Staten, creative director for Destiny leave almost a year before launch?
Why would Staten, creative director for Destiny leave almost a year before launch?
Syphon Filter
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That is because xbox fans already are familiar with Bungie. I just saw a bungie employee talking about getting his xbox one pre-ordered the other day
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kittens
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I'm so bummed to hear about Staten leaving. :-(
Played a decent sum of Halo 3 today and it really does make me sad my TV has such awful input lag but I got a HDMI switcher and have been using my monitor with very little input delay and like I said before today, I'm just going to use this as my default setup as aiming in games is sooooo much better now where H3 doesn't even bother me in the slightest....I'm just going to use this $700 tv for movies I guess or sell it for something with far less input lag
(Picture also looks better on the monitor too)
Seriously though if you are getting a new TV soon LOOK AT THE INPUT DELAY!
Been gaming on a 2-5ms monitor for 5+ years on console, never look back. Go play Shadowrun on that monitor, silky smooth gameplay.
Because his role on the game is likely complete, insofar as overarching script and lore.
There's plenty of reasons to think it could be due to some unknown circumstances, but it's also just as likely to be the exact reasons he stated. I'm not sure why everyone always suggests ulterior motives for leaving companies--these people are trying to do what's best for themselves, their families and careers. Sometimes there's a better or more exciting deal somewhere else, and if that means leaving the place you've worked for years, you have to decide, good timing or no.
Can you blame them? Sony is currently enjoying very positive buzz, and Bungie wants to ingratiate themselves with a player base who until now are unfamiliar with them.
I Am going to replay a lot of stuff now. Halo 3 and Murder Miners which I've had...eh experiences with aiming are now just perfectly fine with my 2ms monitor rather than my 20+ms TV
HiredN00bs
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First of all, Staten wasn't creative director, he was a writer and design director. Secondly, they explicitly stated that they do have a release date in the last mail sack.
Because he got a better job?
Thirdly, what does PlayStation have to do with "things probably aren't as rosy at Bungie as we think"? They're launching their new franchise on the most powerful game console ever made, the PS4.
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kittens
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Oh shit, that's exciting to hear, even if we don't know when it is.
HiredN00bs
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FUNKNOWN iXi
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:lol
And.. what if the phone rang?
lol
And I will not turn away from them, I will answer their call.
YourExWife
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How the FUCK do you live?
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