Sony to Buy ‘Halo’ and ‘Destiny’ Game Creator Bungie for $3.6 Billion
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSony Interactive Entertainment announced a deal to acquire Bungie, the developer behind game franchises including “Halo” and “Destiny,” for $3.6 billion.SIE said the deal will give it access to Bungie’s “world-class approach to live game services and technology expertise. Bungie will continue to operate independently, Sony said.Based, which has more than 900 employees, is focused on the long-term development of “Destiny 2,” expanding the Destiny universe, and creating new worlds in future intellectual property.