Former Halo Boss Joseph Staten Joins Netflix To Make "AAA, Multiplatform" Game

gamespot.com:

Joseph Staten, one of the core creative minds behind Halo, has joined Netflix as creative director for a new «AAA, multiplatform game» that will be based on an original IP.

Staten, who confirmed last week that he had parted ways with Microsoft after nine years, announced the change via Twitter.

So today, I'm thrilled to announce that I've joined <a href=«https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=» https:>@Netflix

Games as Creative Director for a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP. Let's go! 2/2

«In my work life, there's nothing I love more than collaborating with others to build worlds filled with iconic characters, deep mysteries, and endless adventures,» Staten tweeted alongside confirming his new role.

Staten during his time at Bungie was hugely influential when it came to the story and worldbuilding of Halo, which would become Xbox's first major franchise. He served as writer and director of cinematics for Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, worked on Halo 3 and Halo: Reach as a writer, and served in a writer and creative director role for Halo 3: ODST. He's also written one book and one short-story set in the Halo universe.

After serving in a co-creative director role on the first Destiny, Staten left Bungie and joined Microsoft as a senior creative director for Xbox Game Studios Global Publishing. He later returned to his Halo roots, joining Microsoft's internal Halo development studio 343 Industries as head of creative in the lead-up to Halo Infinite's release. He left 343 Industries to rejoin Xbox's publishing team in January, following mass layoffs at Microsoft that heavily affected 343 Industries.

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