Bungie is integrating into PlayStation Studios (Destiny)

by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Monday, August 11, 2025, 10:52 (15 days ago) @ ManKitten
edited by Kermit, Monday, August 11, 2025, 10:56

How do we feel about this?

Mr. Sony Man sounds way better

It could be Mr. Sony Lady. Or even Dr. Playstation.

I feel sad about it but not at all surprised. For the last 25 years (a quarter of a century) a Bungie game has been my go-to hobby and pastime. Made some friends online that have become IRL friends in Halo. My Xbox friends list is basically the same group of people I had in Halo 2, of which 60% haven't shown online in a decade.

But the Bungie that spawned all of that goodness disappeared long ago. "They" eventually just became a building and letterhead with the Bungie logo on it.

HOPEFULLY, keeps the Bungie legacy going because, imo, Destiny is the best FEELING FPS game out there. The movement and gunplay is so smooth and intuitive. I got nervous during the Marathon alpha because that same smooth movement was not there.

The next question is, when will this forum be rebranded as Geezer Gamers (does that clan still exist?)

The example of Naughty Dog gives me a little hope, but my identification with Bungie staff, which has been an integral part of my fandom, will continue to dissipate.

BTW, regarding Naughty Dog, I have watched a playthrough of TLOU 2 now [waves at cheapLEY]. My feelings are complicated. In terms of ambition and technical proficiency, it's probably the best game I ever played (okay, I wished I played it because watching it look long enough, but I had social demands regarding the TV series, and I didn't want to experience that first). In terms of narrative, it's a shitshow (not as much as the show, but that's another post I probably won't make). I will probably make a longer post about TLOU 2 later.

Signed,

Undeniable Geezer