Sony Settles With Fired Bungie Dev, Adds Him To Marathon Credits
Sony and Bungie have settled a $200 million lawsuit with former Marathon director Chris Barrett, resulting in his addition to the game's credits.
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📍 How it ended
Christopher Barrett reached a settlement with Sony and Bungie regarding his lawsuit over his dismissal and credit as Marathon director. The terms of the financial agreement remained undisclosed to the public.
Following the resolution, Barrett was added to the credits for Marathon.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Who was involved in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit involved former director Chris Barrett, Sony, and Bungie.
What was the financial value associated with the lawsuit?
The lawsuit was for $200 million.
What specific action was taken regarding the game Marathon?
Chris Barrett has been added to the credits of the game.
Where it stands
Chris Barrett, a former director for Marathon and Destiny 2, has reached a settlement with Sony and Bungie. As part of the agreement, Barrett has been inserted into the credits for Marathon.
Coverage from PC Gamer, Video Games Chronicle, and Kotaku emphasizes the resolution of the legal dispute. PC Gamer notes that Barrett expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the case.
Attention now turns to the updated credits of Marathon following the settlement of the $200 million lawsuit, according to reports from The Game Post and VGChartz.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Coverage (10)
- Bungie and Sony settle lawsuit with former Marathon director for undisclosed amount GamesIndustry.biz · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 lead drags Bungie to court after dismissal, is keen on 45 million dollars, now he celebrates the outcome Mein-MMO · 45d ago
- Destiny co-creator has won his lawsuit against Sony and Bungie over Marathon director credit Gamereactor UK · 45d ago
- Former Bungie Director Fired Over Inappropriate Behavior Allegations Has Reached A Lawsuit Settlement With Sony TwistedVoxel · 45d ago
- Christopher Barrett Settles $200M Lawsuit with Bungie and Sony, but the Real Payout Stays Hidden from the Public Wccftech · 45d ago
- Fired Marathon director says he’s settled a lawsuit with Sony and been inserted into the credits Video Games Chronicle · 45d ago
- Chris Barrett’s $200 Million Lawsuit Against Sony And Bungie Ends With Settlement And Marathon Credits Update The Game Post · 45d ago
- Fired Marathon Director Settles Lawsuit With Sony, Inserted Into the Credits VGChartz · 45d ago
- Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with' PC Gamer · 45d ago
- Sony Settles With Fired Bungie Dev, Adds Him To Marathon Credits Kotaku · 45d ago
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