Former Call of Duty frontman launches new studio with a ‘Stop Killing Games’-style mission statement: If the game bombs, it goes open source

Sophia Harris — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:16:29 +0000

In an industry often defined by corporate risk and volatile shutdowns, a veteran strategist is attempting to redraw the rules. Robert Bowling, known for his time shaping major franchises like Call of Duty, is taking another ambitious shot at the game business by launching a new venture that prioritizes player freedom over profit margins. Bowling […]

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Bungie’s at a crossroads: Should Destiny 3 be a live service, just a campaign, or something else entirely?

Jackson Turner — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:21:56 +0000

The age of the seasonal grind is officially over. With the final update arriving, Destiny 2’s sprawling live-service experience is calcified—no more fear of missing out, no need to constantly re-grind gear, and the exhausting seasonal treadmill has finally ground to a halt. For many players, this cessation marks less an ending and more a […]

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Former Call of Duty frontman launches new studio with a ‘Stop Killing Games’-style mission statement: If the game bombs, it goes open source

Bungie’s at a crossroads: Should Destiny 3 be a live service, just a campaign, or something else entirely?