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Microsoft Reportedly Interested in Acquiring Destiny 2 Developer Bungie

Recent reports suggest that Microsoft and Destiny 2 developer Bungie have discussed the initial terms of a possible acquisition agreement. According to Venturebeat’s Jeff Grubb, Microsoft and Bungie representatives have spoken a few times regarding the possibility of Microsoft acquiring the studio and officially bringing them back into the fold. Eurogamer also reports that their own sources have confirmed that initial discussions between the two parties have occurred. Based on the information that’s currently available, it sounds like those negotiations haven’t progressed much. The biggest problem at the moment seems to be the purchase price. Eurogamer notes that Bungie is…
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Destiny-Activision Deal Was “Bad From The Start,” Says Former Bungie Executive

In an interview with Youtuber HiddenXperia, composer and former Bungie executive Marty O’Donnell spoke candidly about the failed partnership between Destiny developer Bungie and publisher Activision. “We knew it was a risk right from the get-go, and then it turned out to be exactly as we thought it was going to be,” O’Donnell says. “Everybody who no longer works for Bungie is gonna say, ‘Yeah, it was bad from the start.'” O’Donnell goes on to imply that those who still work for Bungie are often being “political” when they speak about the Bungie/Activision partnership and even says that “There are…
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