CGR's On This Day In Gaming - June 19, Bungie Acquired by Microsoft

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Classic Game Room

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Published on June 19, 2012 6:45:13 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Phm16FCZk

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Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)

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Classic Game Room presents CGR's ON THIS DAY IN GAMING. On June 19, 2000, Microsoft announced their acquisition of Bungie, a college-cultured developer known for modest successes like Marathon and Myth. The buyout would turn out to be one of the most significant in the history of the industry as Bungie's Halo franchise would go on to become a billion-dollar blockbuster phenomenon, revolutionizing the first-person shooter for the consoles and leaving a lasting impact on gaming culture and content.