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Third Studio Rises Out of Ensemble's Ashes

by Chris Faylor, Mar 19, 2009 10:19am PDT

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Former Ensemble Studios developer Dusty Monk has founded Windstorm Studios, the third studio to emerge from the closure of the Age of Empires and Halo Wars developer.

Windstorm promises to "bring a new era to online gaming," one that shies away from post-apocalyptic destruction, dark caves, and "killing grey zombies." Its first project will apparently focus on "the promise of a hopeful future," complete with flying cars.

Windstorm Games joins the ranks of Robot Entertainment and Bonfire Studios, both of which are likewise staffed by ex-Ensemble employees. Robot is working on a new game and additional Halo Wars content, with Bonfire also readying a new title.

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By: Luminair x Show Full Post

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The developer promises to "bring a new ear to online gaming,"

okay

Mar 19, 2009 10:24am PDT

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The developer promises to "bring a new ear to online gaming," okay : Luminair
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- new ear was cooler : jonin

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How big was Ensemble? They are sprouting studios like a hydra's heads.

Mar 19, 2009 10:30am PDT

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How big was Ensemble? They are sprouting studios like a hydra's heads. : Sturm08
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  For every head that was cut off, an entire creature will be born. : Medieval Barber
  - Hopefully none of them will be foolish enough to go into any deals with Microsoft. : MeestaNob

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so does this me we can hope to FINALLY play a game where we can kill rainbow coloured zombies? cuz i'd buy that.

Mar 19, 2009 1:25pm PDT

so does this me we can hope to FINALLY play a game where we can kill rainbow coloured zombies? cuz i'd bu... : squeakychimp

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By: Johnny Law x Show Full Post

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They shoulda called the studio "Dusty Monk", that's an awesome name.

Mar 19, 2009 12:56pm PDT

They shoulda called the studio "Dusty Monk", that's an awesome name. : Johnny Law

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I've had enough WWII and have not yet reached that point with Post-Apocalyptica, so I could probably stomach about 20 more titles.

Mar 19, 2009 11:47am PDT

I've had enough WWII and have not yet reached that point with Post-Apocalyptica, so I could probably stom... : mnsnota

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By: wretchedradio x Show Full Post

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Ugh, online gaming blah blah blah. Why can't at least a couple of new devs concentrate on single player stuff for once?

Mar 19, 2009 10:41am PDT

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Ugh, online gaming blah blah blah. Why can't at least a couple of new devs concentrate on single player s... : wretchedradio
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- the answer to any question is "money". : AroundTheFur1380