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[Zeouterlimits]

http://venturebeat.com/2014/08/19/a...o-fired-music-chief-marty-odonnell-exclusive/

more at the link.

Crazy.

Just the whole thing seems crazy.

 

[Game4life]

Shame that he was fired. A great composer. Hopefully he finds his footing soon. 343 would indeed be a great choice for him as he is familiar with the series.

 

[Dirtbag]

Sad to see him go. Glad he got paid. Interested to see what's next for him.

Give zero fucks about the details, and bungie owes us none of them. Curious to see who takes his place and how he/she does.

Gamer self entitlement continues to baffle me

 

[TheOddOne]

"Use the shares for other, unspecified business purpose before the arbitration hearing."

Welp, at least be specific about these things when arguing.

 

[Marvel]

 

[TheDrowningMan]

He's a Republican in 2014. I'm sure he's okay with the corporation winning out.

 

[JABEE]

If his shares were vested and there was not a clause in the employment contract for O'Donnell to forfeit them upon termination, then I don't see how Bungie could reclaim them. At that point they belong to him. Losing unvested shares upon separation is normal. There is probably a lot more to the story, but the reasoning provided in the article - Marty would be a pest at board meetings - is an awfully weak reason for stripping him of his voting shares and status.

Yeah. That's the kind of thing you should think about before you fire someone. Bungie's argument seems really, really weak.

 

[Servbot #42]

Goddamn what the hell happened between this guys.

You will never know, seriously he probably signed a NDA after the first settlement .
Bungie will probably buy out his shares at a premium when O'donnell becomes a nuisance during board meetings, at least that's what i would do, gotta get paid son,

 

[Leyasu]

Get him 343. Halo needs Marty

 

[The Lamonster]

He's a Republican in 2014. I'm sure he's okay with the corporation winning out.

I remember him making really weird pro George Bush posts on b.net in 2004.

It kinda blew my mind.

 

[Pikma]

That's a dumb excuse from Bungie, "Oh he can't be here because we don't like him, and he'd just bother us anyway"

It's ridiculously childish.

 

[Frog-fu]

Get on it Microsoft.

 

[Exploratory]

Rumors are that he wanted a pay rise when the people at Bungie already feels that he's overpaid for his work.

Marty is one if the most integral parts of Halo's and Bungie's success. He's probably the most important composer in gaming period.

 

[Willy Wanka]

Unfortunate to see the relationship dissolve like that but Bungie definitely fucked up with regards to O'Donnell's shares and his rights as a shareholder. Their excuse just doesn't cut it.

 

[Muffdraul]

This whole thing has been heartbreaking and I refuse to take sides. The only silver lining I can see is that there's probably no reason to fear certain weapons in Destiny will have wimpy and unsatisfying report sound effects.

Spoiler

I always assumed Halo 2's weak sauce sniper and shotty, and Halo 3's whisper quiet AR were down to Marty going "Turn those fucking things down, they're getting in the way of my awesome music."

 

[Black Mantis]

Marty is one if the most integral parts of Halo's and Bungie's success. He's probably the most important composer in gaming period.

I like his work, but that sounds seriously hyperbolic. What techniques has he introduced that everyone learnt from?

 

[Ryouji Gunblade]

Words of advice to 343i if they hire him: always remember to pay Marty.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

I like his work, but that sounds seriously hyperbolic. What techniques has he introduced that everyone learnt from?

I agree. His music is great but It's not worth someone being an arrogant asshole. Not saying he was mind you. I just get the feeling they think he was based off the information from the previous court documents and now this.

 

[Wickerbasket]

I agree. His music is great but It's not worth someone being an arrogant asshole. Not saying he was mind you. I just get the feeling they think he was based off the information from the previous court documents and now this.

I dunno, if anyone comes out looking like an arrogant asshole from this, it's probably Bungie as a whole.

 

[Bytes]

He's a Republican in 2014. I'm sure he's okay with the corporation winning out.

0/10

 

[coughlanio]

I like Marty, wouldn't be surprised to see him go to Hollywood.

His work might actually be valued there.

 

[asvpxjad]

I could see him fitting in great at Blizzard.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

I dunno, if anyone comes out looking like an arrogant asshole from this, it's probably Bungie as a whole.

No I'd say Bungie comes out looking a bit incompetent due to the fact that their lawyer should have known that Marty would be entitled to keep the stock. Overall I feel sorry for all sides. Marty, Bungie, those who work at Bungie. This had to be a nasty nasty break up for it to end like this. It's sad really.