Microsoft will still retain a minority share in the company, but Bungie will function as an independent developer breaking its ties from Microsoft which were dated back to 2000.
No word if this means that we will see versions of Halo on the PS3 or Wii. Microsoft will do everything to be sure to keep the series console exclusive.
"'While we are supporting Bungie's desire to return to its independent roots, we will continue to invest in our Halo entertainment property with Bungie and other partners, such as Peter Jackson, on a new interactive series set in the Halo universe,' said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios."This is part of a shift in the industry to become more independent in game publishing so that games can be developed for multiplateforms. This obviously widens the consumer base.
This also generates more revenue which is much more attractive to the publisher, especially when you are known for releasing big name games such as "Halo3" which made $300 million in sales according to the Gamespot article.
This makes "Halo 3" the fastest selling video game in history.
Releasing "Halo 3" to a wider audience of PS3 and Wii owners will make good business for Bungie as well as a lot of green.
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