This rumor has already been proven to be false;
Taken from the latest Bungie Weekly Update 7/25/08:
"Alec9224 asks: Will anymore maps get the Hardcore overhaul? And just wondering, who is this new publisher Bungie is working with?
Shishka has some nifty overhauls planned for the existing map layouts in Halo 3. He’s not quite ready to take it out of the oven, but rest assured, the center is delicious and gooey.
Microsoft remains our current publisher and partner. We’re not currently working with anyone else. "
Pretty sad rumors, I guess it was the case that they just did not have time to re-word these before the Sept issue hit the street after E3, but Shane was going on about this multiplat stuff before E3 as well. Unless Microsoft is publishing one of their other two projects on the PS3 I guess we know the answer then because Mattrick has alrady admitted they are working with them on the reveal of the first game. Of course this isn't the first thing he has gotten wrong before and I'm certain not the last. As we clearly saw Fable 2 is coming out in Ocotber and according to Gamestop the release date has now changed from a place holder of 10/01 to 10/21 the same day as LBP.
