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Microsoft hiring team members to help on Peter Jackson's Halo title photo

Earlier today, MTV Multiplayer's Patrick Klepek dug up some interesting Microsoft Game Studios job listings for a Creative Director, Producer, and Game Engineers to "help develop a new experience in the Halo universe." Additionally, the listing for Creative Director specifically mentioned partnering with key Hollywood talent.

It's easy to connect the dots -- surely, the project in question must be the previously announced Halo: Chronicles being developed alongside film director Peter Jackson. But what about Bungie? Won't they have some involvement in this project? Why do they need fresh blood? MTV asked Microsoft and a received a surprisingly candid, if not completely expected, response.

"Microsoft Game Studios has been hard at work collaborating with Peter Jackson and Bungie on the development of [the previously announced Halo project]," they told Multiplayer. "At this time, it’s necessary to grow the internal team to keep pace with development. Bungie will continue to remain involved in multiple aspects of the Halo Universe with MGS."

"Necessary to grow," eh? What is this game, important or something?








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EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 17:42
EternalDeathSlayer
I just want to know what the fuck this game is exactly. Just tell us the genre!


Something!
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 17:49
Cheeburga
I hate you Ron, and by hate, I mean envy with the flames of a thousand suns.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 17:56
Holyetheline
Your mind can't even comprehend the concept of a thousand suns. I love the universe.
DJDuffy 's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 17:57
DJDuffy
I'm not surprised they are still working on this stuff, but it's sad to say I feel like the franchise peaked at the release of Halo 3. That was their moment to shine and they should have had a movie out for it's release to eat up the hype train.

Too late, Microsoft, to cash in on your cow.
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:14
Toneman
Peter Jackson's Tom Clancy's Halo Of Rainbow Rings
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:14
topgeargorilla
Peter Jackson looks like an effing hobo, and a dirty one at that. I don't like his stupid movies, and I don't like him.
Gibb's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:21
Gibb
"Peter Jackson looks like an effing hobo, and a dirty one at that. I don't like his stupid movies, and I don't like him. "

Why so hostile?
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:23
mistic
I think Peter Jackson would probably be one of the best options for doing this movie... I hope the movie rox :-)
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:24
catsithx
hey lets give him a chance he couldn't be worse than Uwe Bowle
Rockefellow's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:33
Rockefellow
@catsithx

Yes, it could; don't be so close minded.

Besides, Uwe Bowle may be "Bad", if you choose to believe, but he does enough of his own innovation to be repected.
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:46
Red TheHaze Veron
For my 1000th comment on dtoid I would like to bag on Peter Jackson:

YOUR GAME IS GONNA SUCK.

Im in a shitty mood today. Pardon my angst.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 18:51
Nick Chester
At industry events, the minute a company makes an announcement, Ron yells:

"OLD!"
Volomon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 19:34
Volomon
As weird as this might seem, I'm actually interested in this despite totally hating the game. The premise and story line told from Peter Jacksons more than capable hands, EPIC!
Resonance's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 19:49
Resonance
Maybe this ones gonna get made in NZ! I'd love to have a decent game studio within reasonable traveling distance.
HawtPawkitHero's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/23/2008 20:10
HawtPawkitHero
Think about it. It's probably that Halo MMO that's been rumored. MMOs always seem to have long, craftily woven story lines in them, and I could see Peter Jackson behind it.
rbrooks's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 01:21
rbrooks
sorry to burst the halo haters bubbles... but do you truly believe microsoft game studios would release a game thats crap. They have built a franchise, which begs quality...it's worth it for them to take the time and investment to make a quality (above average) game.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 03:05
Aaron Mxy Yost
I'm torn between my love for Peter Jackson as film director and my complete disinterest in the Halo franchise.
BlackSunEmpire's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 04:08
BlackSunEmpire
Peter Jackson is not directing this film, hes the Executive Producer (which may mean he has input and may not, but he is not the director).

Weta Digital is handling the Visual Effects, which is a company tied closely to LOTR production, and I'd say they will be crafting a lot of the scenes, so it possibly may look similar.

For those who are more interested in PJ's work, look up Brain Dead and Meet the Feebles. His early work was classic.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 04:45
Aaron Mxy Yost
BlackSunEmpire: I know PJ, I have Bad Taste, Meet the Feebles, and Forgotten Silver on my shelf and I've seen everything he's filmed. But we're talking about the Halo: Chronicles spin-off game PJ is working on, not the movie adapation.
BlackSunEmpire's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 04:52
BlackSunEmpire
My bad.

No interest in Halo = didnt know there was a game.
Resonance's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 06:45
Resonance
Mxyzptlk: Forgotten Silver is quite possibly the most awesome documentary ever made!
KyleGamgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 11:08
KyleGamgee
I <3 Ron.

Also, I fear Ron.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/24/2008 12:06
MechaMonkey
Didn't they take special care not to call it a game but an "interactive experience" or something of that ilk? Makes me think it may not be a video game in the manner we're used to.
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