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Post-Bungie/MS Split News Roundup #2
I just wanted to take this opportunity to post the most awesome photo of Bill Gates.
Now onto Bungie/Microsoft News:
Seattle PI
Microsoft lets Bungie go, but holds tight to 'Halo'
The split had been the subject of rumors all week. It started with a post by a Seattle P-I reader, Jacob Metcalf, who blogs about video games on the newspaper's Web site and learned of the impending split from a friend close to someone inside Bungie.
Red vs. Blue made an awesome comic about the Bungie/ Microsoft split.
Red vs. Blue : Comic These things happen...
MSNBC
MSNBC 'Halo' creators leave Microsoft
The announcement follows days of speculation triggered by a reader blog on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Web site that Bungie was set to split from Microsoft.
Infoworld.com
Microsoft spins off Bungie Studios
XBLRadio.com
Bungie and Microsoft officially say Buh-Bye
AchievementJunkie.com
Confirmed: Bungie Leaves Microsoft
King 5's Citizen Rain
Halo's Bungie splitting off from Microsoft
ParisLemon.com
Bungie "Evolving" Right Out the Front Door From Microsoft
MarketWatch
Microsoft bosses again show they can't handle creative types - MarketWatch
Firingsquad.com
More On Bungie's Break Away With Microsoft
MTV Multiplayer
MTV Multiplayer ยป Bungie Talks About Jumping From Microsoft: "We Are Not Playing With Any New Devkits"
ZdNet.com
Five reasons why the Bungie-Microsoft split is a smart move for Microsoft
When rumors first surfaced a week ago that the Bungie team that designed Halo was going to split from Microsoft, there was a lot of negative backlash.
Rampancy.net
Community Reacts To Bungie's Regained Independence
"8bitjoystick, who broke the story originally, gets to say I told you so."
There is lots and lots of good commentary on Bungie over at Rampancy.net
next-gen.biz
Bungie, Microsoft Split Confirmed
Rumors of the split originally showed up at the small gaming site 8bitjoystick, with some major consumer gaming websites scoffing at the widespread coverage and even the idea of the admittedly unsubstantiated rumor. However, the rumor began to look increasingly possible as Microsoft avoided completely discounting the possibility of a split.
News.com
Microsoft 'Halo' creators to be separate company
The announcement follows days of speculation triggered by a reader blog on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Web site that Bungie was set to split from Microsoft.
PC World
Bungie Jumping: Microsoft Drops Developer, Keeps Its Halo
The gossip mills went ballistic on Monday when 8BitJoystick claimed a friend of a friend who worked at Bungie revealed Microsoft and its moneybags design posse were parting ways. The unconfirmed reason? Microsoft's heavy hand, according to the purported internal email posted by 8BitJoystick.
Internetnews.com
Bungie Jumps Microsoft's Ship
The rumors began flying Monday when Jake Metcalf, a blogger for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer broke the story on his blog.
Canada.com
Bungie and Microsoft split
The flame war began after Seattle Post-Intelligencer blogger Jacob Metcalf claimed that an inside source sent him an email claiming that Bungie and Microsoft would be going their separate ways after Oct. 6
Crn.com
Microsoft Sets Halo Gaming Partner Bungie Free
The rumored split, now confirmed, was first reported several days ago on a Seattle Post-Intelligencer reader blog covering video gaming news. As a tipster wrote to blog author Jacob Metcalf
BetaNews.com
Microsoft Confirms Split From Bungie
Friday's admission also confirms reports by blogger Jacob Metcalf, who first broke the story on Monday. Most of his facts were indeed correct: Microsoft will retain rights to Halo; the split was effective October 1; and the company still will have some control over Bungie's operations.
1Up.com
Bungie Discusses Leaving Microsoft
1UP: What was the reaction internally when the rumor appeared online? You guys had to laugh a little, especially given how many people dismissed it as crazy talk.
Jarrard: Yes, it was a little amusing to see the various reactions online, mostly the people who were absolutely certain it was completely unfathomable and anyone who thought so was a fool. Ha. It was also a little nerve wracking though, since we were still working with Microsoft and neither of us was quite ready to publicly say anything.
1UP: Did the rumor's traction end up pushing up the actual "officialness" of the deal?
Jarrard: No it did not. The original timing for the announcement was always going to be right after Halo 3 was out the door so everything worked out according to plan.
PinkGodzillaGames.com
8bitjoystick: Winner By Knockout
And this last story hits little close to home for is about bloggers like me.
Bloggers to Gain Protection Through Free Flow of Information Act
The blurred distinction between journalist and blogger received further confusion during a U.S. Senate committee on Thursday. Representatives supported an amended version of the "Free Flow of Information Act" by a margin of fifteen to two. With a focus on "reporter's privilege," the bill could potentially extend bloggers the right to protect confidential source information. The bill still does not explicitly define blogging as a distinct industry, but instead lumps the practice into an ambiguous category of professionals who engage in "the regular gathering, preparing, collecting, photographing, recording, writing, editing, or publishing or news."
This concludes a week of crazy Bungie/Microsoft news.
We will be returning to your regularly scheduled nerdy irrelevant programming shortly.
Jake at October 7, 2007 
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