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Xbox 360 fans can heave a big sigh of relief. Bungie, developer of the Halo series, told Eurogamer that it intends to continue producing titles exclusively for the Xbox 360.

Jonty Barnes, Bungie’s Executive Producer, said that Bungie hopes to maintain a strong relationship with Microsoft and that it has no plans to develop for other platforms at this time, though it is a possibility in the future. The interview also indicates that Bungie has no current plans for Xbox Live Arcade and that efforts will be focused primarily on completing its existing Halo properties and hopefully moving on to new efforts.

Bungie is a developer that seemed to enjoy near overnight success with the release of Halo: Combat Evolved. Sporting a spectacular visual atmosphere, varied musical soundtrack and slick controls that warranted seamless multiplayer competition, it was an instant classic and sent Bungie spinning into the spotlight of gaming development. Halo 2 and Halo 3 have only further intensified positive sentiments among fans, sparking a rich community and making “Xbox” a brand recognizable in many households, even in those typically uninterested in video gaming.

One of the biggest concerns of die-hard Xbox fans since Bungie claimed its independence from Microsoft has been whether or not a potential strained relationship between the two giants would result in a redirection of quality Bungie products to other systems. Thankfully, it would seem that this is far from being the case. The future looks bright for Xbox 360 owners, but let’s hope that Bungie’s new properties come soon, lest oversaturation of Halo lead to regrettable mediocrity. I’m looking at you, Medal of Honor.

Read [ Eurogamer ] Via [ GamesIndustry Biz ]