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

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 […]

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