Microsoft's Halo hiring spree continues

[gurglesletch]

Squilliam said:

hasanwhy said:

Squilliam said:

hasanwhy said:

I can almost guarantee you that people are NOT going to like the next Halo from these guys. 

Point and case number 1: Great software titles are produced by great software makers. 

Many of the developers at 343 are amongst the who's who of talented software developers.

They were just formed by Microsoft. For all we know, they could tank this one. The only information I know about them is that Frank O' Connor, a former Bungie employee, now works as the Creative Director for them, and I'm pretty sure many other developers like him are working for them. But since they're young and many of the developers working for them are as well, in experience I mean, it may not go well. Plus, all the past titles were produced by Bungie. Stiff competition right there. 

Theres no reason to expect that they won't make a great title, there have been numerous news pieces on the talent they picked up, everywhere from locally to the Metal Gear Solid 4 team under Kojima.

Wouldn't it be counter-productive to hire someone who had lots of PS3 experience and little to none 360?