Bungie's Destiny is looking to be one of the hottest games of next year, and the developer's follow up to their work on the Halo series figures to set the bar high for next-gen shooters whenever it is released. This confidence is seen in their latest edition of the Bungie Mail Sack, where a fan asks if the developer thinks that those who create triple-A blockbusters such as Destiny and Halo can truly be innovative. Bungie responded that they believe anybody who is willing to try to shake things up can successfully reach new levels of innovation, whether they work for a major studio or a one-man indie studio:
"Bungie is young and spry - barely into our twenties. We still have risks to take. Anyone who spends more time thinking about how things could be than how things are can innovate. Anyone who throws out their old way of doing things can innovate. Anyone who thinks they can float above the high watermark can innovate. Anyone with a refrigerator filled with energy drinks can innovate. The fact that we have a massive infusion of new blood doesn't hurt either. Nothing makes an old dog learn new tricks faster than an eager puppy who tries to claim the ball."
It sounds as though Bungie feels as though they can deliver a new experience to gamers despite losing the franchise that put them on the map. While some might look at the Halo and Destiny franchises and think they are too similar, Destiny represents a whole new experience for gamers, especially on the next-gen consoles, and could be the next big franchise to break out into the mainstream.
Perhaps those who attend the PAX Prime expo will get a chance to see this innovation themselves. PAX Prime and Bungie headquarters are both located in Seattle, and the developer confirmed they will have a presence at the event:
"We're at PAX Prime every year. You can't scream in this town without a Bungie person hearing you. There are many of us, and we're everywhere - lurking in every neighborhood. If you're about to explore the Seattle Convention Center, we'll see you there. Look for us in the public events."
While is it still too early to expect hands-on demos or probably even a release date for Destiny, Bungie may have new details about the game, or even a new gameplay video to show off at PAX Prime. The event runs from August 30 through September 2.