Defining Duke Ultimate, Episode 108 | Joe Staten's Next Move Is...?
Added 2023-04-10 21:05:08 +0000 UTCIt's impossible to highlight the importance of Joe Staten to the Halo franchise. While it undoubtedly took thousands upon thousands of developers over the series 20+ year history, his name stands out as a key component to some of the strongest parts of the franchise whether it be story, lore, or multiplayer. This last week, Joe Staten announced he was exiting Microsoft entirely for an entirely new adventure. The news arrived rather swiftly considering it was only in January that Staten had left 343 to move into a new position at Xbox Game Publishing. So, what gives? Is Joe Staten starting up a new studio, changing "teams," or making a return to Bungie? The Dukes dive into the legendary career of Joe and try to map out what is next for him!
Comments
Man like others I was super excited for what the next Halo story would be with Staten part of the writing. I enjoyed Halo Infinite campaign sandbox but the poor campaign writing (just sort of jumping around the Halo timeline) I found disappointing. Some great characters and moments but weak overall story. 343 is truly an empty casket it seems now. Hopeful but not expecting much in future
Big Daddy
2023-04-14 19:26:31 +0000 UTC343 and Halo are done. Let them die.
TheSissyOfFremont
2023-04-12 10:06:20 +0000 UTCIf Sony has any sense they are offering him and Mikami to bankroll their own studios to make whatever they want.
Angel DeJesus
2023-04-11 16:12:30 +0000 UTCStaten is that dude. 1 of the legends in my eyes like a Rod Ferguson who’ll drag your game kicking and screaming to the finish line. I hope he stays in games.
NeO JD
2023-04-11 07:57:32 +0000 UTC
