"343 industries isn't the same thing as Microsoft studios but they are partners. 343 is comprised of some people from bungie and is like a sister company to bungie." Ok, I'm afraid you are no longer qualified to converse with me because you are completely clueless. Halo is owned by Microsoft, and Microsoft formed 343 studios to continue making Halo after Bungie, who was also owned by Microsoft, bought back their independence. It's true that a handful of Bungie employees went to work for Microsoft to continue working on Halo. They quit Bungie and now work for MS. 343 isn't affiliated with Bungie, they are a company formed and owned entirely by Microsoft. You are very clueless.