Latest Bungie News

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  The Worlds and People of ‘Destiny’ Revealed in High-Resolution Concept Art Gallery

  Bungie releases a gallery of wallpaper-sized concept art and renders for their ambitious new IP, ‘Destiny’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 14, 20134 Comments

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  New Details for Bungie’s ‘Destiny’: Classes, Setting, Enemies, & More

  Want to know even more about Bungie’s new game ‘Destiny’? The developer has further detailed the game’s setting, its playable races, and enemies.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 10, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Destiny’ May Feature Microtransactions as Part of Monetization Model

  A comment from a Bungie employee regarding a ‘monetization model’ for ‘Destiny’ sparks worries that the game will feature microtransactions.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 30, 20132 Comments

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  Bungie Releases Beautiful New ‘Destiny’ Concept Art and Screenshots

  Take a closer look at Bungie’s planned next-gen sci-fi FPS, ‘Destiny,’ both in concept and in execution as the studio shares some beautiful new artwork and screenshots.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 26, 201313 Comments

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  Bungie: ‘Destiny’ Will ‘Revolutionize’ The Shooter Genre

  Bungie explains that while ‘Destiny’ isn’t the shooter many may have expected them to craft next, it’s one the genre will need moving forward.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 12, 201316 Comments

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  Bungie Talks ‘Destiny’ Playable Races, Character Classes

  Bungie’s mythic sci-fi epic ‘Destiny’ will take players onto battlefields on Earth and beyond. New details highlight the player classes and races they’ll be using to do it.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 4, 20136 Comments

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  Bungie Talks About What’s Better in ‘Destiny’ Compared to ‘Halo’

  Bungie has finally shed some light on the co-operative gameplay for its blockbuster ‘Destiny’, as well as the sheer amount of choices players will be given in comparison to a game like ‘Halo’.

  by Riley Little | Apr 2, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Destiny’ Character Trailer Highlights the Vex, Fallen, Cabal, Hive & Heroes

  A new GDC 2013 trailer for Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ details the conception and appearance of the game’s alien races (Vex, Hive, Cabal and Fallen), as well as the three hero classes players will control.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 29, 20138 Comments

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  Bungie Calms Fears About Destiny’s Always-On Requirement

  With many gamers apprehensive about titles featuring always-on requirements, Bungie wants fans to know ‘Destiny’ will not face similar problems.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 18, 201317 Comments

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  Bungie Files for Several New ‘Destiny’ Trademarks

  Bungie has filed for several new trademarks that likely pertain to the developer’s shared-world shooter ‘Destiny’. Find out what Bungie could have up its sleeve right here.

  by Riley Little | Mar 18, 20134 Comments

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  Bungie Delivering ‘Full Vision’ of ‘Destiny’ on Current & Next-Gen Consoles

  Despite the extra power of next-gen consoles, Bungie’s David Dague has reassured gamers that the ‘full vision’ of ‘Destiny’ will be realized across all platforms.

  by Riley Little | Feb 25, 20136 Comments

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  Bungie’s ‘Destiny’: Our 5 Biggest Questions

  Now that ‘Destiny’ has been revealed, we’ve got some questions. Here’s what we most want to know about the game’s plot, structure, and online components.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 25, 20138 Comments

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  Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ Coming to PlayStation 4

  Bungie’s new game, ‘Destiny’, is officially coming to the newly announced PlayStation 4, and it’ll be accompanied by exclusive content.

  by Riley Little | Feb 20, 20135 Comments

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  The Wii U Desperately Needs ‘Destiny’ & ‘Watch Dogs’

  Media, major video game publishers and the stock market are down on Nintendo, but there’s hope if key third-party titles can draw attention to the Wii U.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 19, 201347 Comments

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  Bungie Wants ‘Destiny’ to Embrace All Skill Levels; Pre-Orders Available Now

  Bungie is now the steward of a grand new universe in ‘Destiny,’ and studio co-founder Jason Jones believes that it should be enjoyable to gamers of all skill levels.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 18, 201315 Comments

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  Bungie Unveils ‘Destiny’: Details, Footage & Concept Art Spotlight an ‘MMO-like’ FPS

  Bungie has officially unveiled ‘Destiny’ following its leak last year. New details, concept art and a video documentary (with gameplay footage!) reveal an ambitious FPS within an ‘MMO-like’ universe.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 17, 201339 Comments

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  Bungie To Unveil ‘Destiny’ This Weekend; Pre-order Posters Revealed [Updated]

  Bungie launches a mysterious viral site for ‘Destiny’ and confirms the February 17th reveal for the next-gen sci-fi epic.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 15, 20133 Comments

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  Bungie Will Unveil ‘Destiny’ In a Matter of Weeks

  Bungie’s epic sci-fi game ‘Destiny’ will be unveiled soon – could it be as soon as February 20th at Sony’s PlayStation event in New York?

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 7, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Halo 2′ PC Servers Shutting Down in February

  It’s a sad day for ‘Halo’ fans as Microsoft has revealed the ‘Halo 2′ servers will be going dark on February 15th.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 17, 20135 Comments

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  Bungie to Unveil ‘Destiny’ Game World at GDC

  It has been revealed that Bungie will be hosting a panel at the Game Developers Conference that will be focused on the game world of the developer’s forthcoming title, ‘Destiny.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 17, 20135 Comments

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  Bungie ‘Destiny’ Tease Discovered in ‘Halo 3: ODST’; Studio Promises More Details

  We’ve known about Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ for quite some time — but not this long. A player in 2009′s ‘Halo 3: ODST’ found a teaser for recently unveiled game on an inconspicuous poster. Also, Bungie indicates that more ‘Destiny’ details are inbound.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 30, 20127 Comments

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  Major Details Leak for Bungie’s ‘Destiny’: Concept Art, Gameplay, & Story

  Major details for Bungie’s forthcoming Activision-published title ‘Destiny’ have leaked, including intriguing concept art, a basic story, and some hints towards gameplay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 27, 201210 Comments

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  First Hands-On Details for Bungie’s New Game ‘Destiny’

  A visit to the Bungie offices by a lucky few Demonware employees has revealed a few details about the former ‘Halo’ developer’s new project, ‘Destiny.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 7, 20125 Comments

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  Bungie’s Next Game to Feature ‘Sandbox’ Elements

  Everyone is still wondering what Bungie has been up to since leaving Microsoft, and apparently the developer decided to throw dedicated fans a bone – making reference to their game having ‘sandbox’ elements.

  by Riley Little | Oct 9, 201215 Comments

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  Bungie Teases ‘Destiny’ With Cryptic T-Shirts

  With details on ‘Destiny’ scarce to begin with, a new logo released by Bungie will add plenty of fuel to the speculation. What, exactly, is ‘FWC’?

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 9, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Halo 4′ Includes 50 Spartan Ops Missions, 10 New Maps and Weapons

  A new retailer survey from Microsoft crunches the numbers on ‘Halo 4′s’ many offerings. See why plans for Spartan Ops, War Games, and the campaign might make this the biggest ‘Halo’ installment yet.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 27, 20125 Comments

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  Halo 4 Pre-order Bonuses Offer Camouflage Spartan Armor [Updated]

  ‘Halo 4′ is about to get a fashionable upgrade with new pre-order bonus skins. We’ve seen customization in armor skins before, but now 343 Industries is looking to bring camouflage designs into the picture.

  by Tyler Schirado | May 26, 201213 Comments

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  Bungie Won’t Be Bringing ‘Destiny’ To E3 2012

  When asked if they would be at E3 2012, Bungie responded with a decisive ‘nope,’ indicating they never even prepared a booth to showcase their first ‘Destiny’ game.

  by John Jacques | May 26, 20123 Comments

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  Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ Deal Outed by Activision’s ‘Call of Duty’ Lawsuit

  Details regarding Bungie’s deal with Activsion to produce a new franchise code-named ‘Destiny’ has been revealed as part of the publisher’s ‘Call of Duty’ litigation.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 22, 201211 Comments

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  ‘Halo’ Series ‘Mapped Out’ For The Next 10 Years

  Franchise Development Director Frank O’Connor says ‘Halo’ heir 343 Industries already has an epic 10 year plan for the series, with ‘Halo 4′ leading the charge.

  by Curt Hutson | May 16, 201219 Comments

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  Bungie Bids Farewell to ‘Halo’

  Bungie’s transition of the ‘Halo’ franchise to Microsoft and 343 Industries, as previously promised, has been officially completed.

  by Zak Islam | Apr 1, 20127 Comments

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  Bungie Co-Founder Would Be Surprised If Microsoft Botched ‘Halo 4′

  Bungie Co-Founder Alex Seropian discloses his opinions on the upcoming ‘Halo 4′ including what he expects as well as his hopes for the popular franchise.

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 1, 20125 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 3rd

  In the January 28 – February 3 wrap-up, we discuss Angry Birds piracy, the record breaking LittleBigPlanet, the future of NetherRealm Studios, new IPs in development and so, so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 3, 20121 Comment

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  Win ‘Halo: The Art of Building Worlds’ [Holiday Contest]

  Looking for gift ideas for that special gamer in your life? Enter this Game Rant contest for a chance to win a copy of ‘Halo: The Art of Building Worlds’!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 5, 201143 Comments

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  GR Pick: Life-Size ‘Halo’ Sniper Rifle Built With LEGO

  Custom-LEGO builder Nick Jensen shows off his latest creation for Halo weaponry: the Halo: Reach SRS99 Anti-Material Sniper Rifle – constructed entirely from LEGOs.

  by Matt Rowland | Oct 31, 20114 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Steven Spielberg Making ‘Halo’ Movie

  A French press release for the Halo: Cryptum novel incorrectly says there’s that ‘Halo’ movie is coming next year from Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks.

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 6, 201121 Comments

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  Top 5 Video Game Commercials of All Time

  Not all video game ads are memorable, but some are so special that gamers will never forget them. We’ve taken the liberty of making a list of the top five video commercials ever.

  by Riley Little | Oct 5, 201137 Comments

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  Bungie Releases ‘Crimson: Steam Pirates’ for Free; Details & Impressions

  Bungie Aerospace has released their first game ‘Crimson: Steam Pirates’ for the iPad in the App Store for free with additional in-app purchase Chapters. Check out the first details and our impressions game.

  by Alex Sebenski | Sep 2, 20111 Comment

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  Bungie Aerospace Unleashes ‘Crimson: Steam Pirates’

  Launching their first salvo into the mobile universe, Bungie Aerospace announces ‘Crimson: Steam Pirates’ with a release date and the whopping price of FREE.

  by William Case | Aug 24, 20113 Comments

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  Bungie Employee Arrests Armed & Dangerous Gunman on His Own

  An IT guy for Bungie witnesses a shooting and successfully performs a citizen’s arrest of the armed and dangerous suspect gunman, before the police arrive.

  by Rob Keyes | Aug 12, 201120 Comments

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  Microsoft Says ‘Halo’ Could Decide The Future of Xbox

  As if 343 Industries wasn’t already feeling the heat, Microsoft is now saying that if the company loses its way with ‘Halo,’ it may lead to the fall of Xbox.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 5, 201113 Comments

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  Bungie’s 20th Anniversary Video ‘O Brave New World’ Now Online

  To celebrate their twenty years in the industry, Bungie has released the anniversary video, ‘O Brave New World,’ – detailing the studio’s past, present, and future.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 4, 20112 Comments

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  Bungie Day: Meat, Music & Marathon All On the Menu

  ‘Halo:CE’s’ soundtrack is getting an orchestral enhancement, Marathon is free on iTunes, and you can win a steak by playing ‘Halo: Reach.’ Welcome to Bungie Day.

  by William Case | Jul 7, 20111 Comment

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  Game Ranter Banter: Call of Duty XP, Bungie Aerospace, Halo 4 & Minecraft

  The Game Rant team discusses Call of Duty XP 2011, the official announcement of Bungie Aerospace, thoughts on ‘Halo 4,’ 4th of July weekend sales and the big ‘Minecraft’ adventure update.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jul 4, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Bungie Aerospace’ Announcement & Details

  Fan-favorite developer Bungie has unveiled the ‘Bungie Aerospace’ partner program one week ahead of the planned Bungie Day reveal. Check out the full details and reveals in our report.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 30, 20112 Comments

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  Bungie Video Teases ‘Aerospace’ & Offers Free Flaming ‘Halo: Reach’ Helmets

  The build-up to Bungie Day, and the ‘Bungie Aerospace’ reveal, continues to build and now the fan-favorite developer has released a new PSA video featuring free flaming ‘Halo: Reach’ helmets – and detailing the events and free swag they’ve got planned.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 24, 20113 Comments

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  Halo Remake Comes With ‘Warts and All’

  ‘Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary’ will be releasing with new graphics, but old gameplay. 343 Industries will release the game as it once was, ten years ago. Good or bad?

  by Trung Bui | Jun 15, 201116 Comments

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  Bungie Teases Upcoming ‘Bungie Aerospace’ Announcement

  Bungie is excited to tell fans about what they’re working on next – so get ready for an ‘explicit’ explanation of their much talked-about project ‘Bungie Aerospace.’ But is it a game?

  by J.C. Reeves | Jun 14, 20113 Comments

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  Bungie Says No ‘Destiny’ Reveal on Bungie Day

  While it looked like Bungie might be hinting at a ‘Destiny’ reveal during this year’s Bungie Day, the developer has come out to say that is not the case.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 3, 20112 Comments

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  Bungie Teases July 7 Announcement

  Original ‘Halo’ developer Bungie has teased a ‘big splash’ announcement on Bungie Day. Will we finally learn what ‘Destiny’ is all about?

  by Anthony Taormina | May 30, 20111 Comment

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  Countdown Pointing To Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ MMO Reveal? [Updated]

  A countdown timer has appeared on a site put up by a company that was recently linked to Bungie President Harold Ryan. Could this be pointing to the day Bungie will finally reveal ‘Destiny’?

  by Sebastian Gaweda | May 23, 2011No Comments

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  Bungie’s Previous Trademarks May Be ‘Destiny’ MMO Factions

  A source may have finally explained the purpose behind the four trademarks Bungie registered earlier this year. Allegedly they could be the names factions set to appear in the developer’s next game, ‘Destiny’.

  by Sebastian Gaweda | May 22, 20116 Comments

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  Trademark Confirms Bungie’s Next Game Is Titled ‘Destiny’

  Thanks to some great sleuthing, it’s been uncovered that ‘Destiny’ is indeed a title for an upcoming game owned by Bungie Head Harold Ryan and Composer Martin O’Donnell.

  by Sebastian Gaweda | May 20, 20111 Comment

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  Bungie Spin-Off Working on Mobile Software ‘Crimson’

  Bungie Aerospace has trademarked the title ‘Crimson’ – downloadable computer software for use on computer networks and mobile devices. But is it a game or just an official Bungie app?

  by Ben Kendrick | May 13, 2011No Comments

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  So What Is Bungie Up To Anyway?

  Bungie has been pretty silent over what they’ve been up to, but when Activision dropped the title ‘Bungie Universe,’ did that clear things up, or make things more confusing?

  by William Case | May 10, 2011No Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Assassin’s Creed, PSN, Bungie, Rayman & Call of Duty

  In Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses two new Ubisoft games, the everlasting PSN problem, Bungie’s next title (or lack thereof), and the next Call of Duty.

  by Jacob Siegal | May 8, 20112 Comments

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  Bungie To Be a No-Show at this Year’s E3

  Bungie recently announced that they would not officially be attending this year’s E3 Expo. Those hoping to see their new game seem to be out of luck for the time being.

  by Riley Little | May 7, 2011No Comments

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  343 Industries Development Director Reflects on a Decade of Halo

  An interview with 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor on ‘Halo’ across all media provides insights into this storied franchise’s past and future. We dig into it here.

  by Isaac Calon | May 5, 20117 Comments

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  Bungie Wants To Be More Like Blizzard & Valve

  Award winning composer Martin O’Donnell says Bungie wants to be more like Blizzard and Valve, but can they be successful without ‘Halo’?

  by Zak Grim | Apr 14, 20117 Comments

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  343 Industries Has ‘Dramatic Innovations’ in Mind for Halo

  343 Industries creative director Frank O’Connor talks the next ‘Halo’ game, and to what extent changes may be made to the franchise.

  by Aaron Leach | Mar 23, 20116 Comments