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Halo Studios Denies Creator Blacklist Amid Community Backlash and Activision's New Plans
Halo Studios' community director denied claims of a 'leadership blacklist' targeting critical content creators, while former franchise director Frank O'Connor offered advice to Activision for the future of the Halo series.
3 outletsGamesBungie Delays Marathon Update, Overhauls Live-Service Model
Bungie has delayed the September 22 Marathon update to December 8, ending its strict seasonal schedule and introducing the Symbiosis update with permanent PvE content, a social space, and improved onboarding. The studio also announced a smaller October 6 update to reset progression and economy.
3 outletsBusinessSony Clarifies PlayStation Disc Production Won't Fall to 10 Percent, Just by That Much
Sony has pushed back on reports that PlayStation disc manufacturing would be slashed to just 10 percent of current output, clarifying the real figure is a 10 percent decline by 2028 — as debate continues over the platform's disc-free future.
2 outletsBusinessBungie Seeks to Sublease Most of Its Massive Bellevue Headquarters
After a costly 2021 expansion and repeated rounds of layoffs, Bungie is looking to sublease the majority of its 211,000-square-foot campus, citing a shift to remote work.
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