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The online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community, notably Marathon fans | The online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community, notably Marathon fans<sup>1</sup>. As the Oni project gained popularity, a dedicated online community emerged in the form of Oni Central and its forum. | ||
Despite or maybe because of the game's late release and a number of canceled features, there were a number of promotional actions around and after the release: artwork by [[Lorraine Reyes McLees]], 4-volume [[Dark_Horse_comics|comic]] published by Dark Horse. | Despite or maybe because of the game's late release and a number of canceled features, there were a number of promotional actions around and after the release: artwork by [[Lorraine Reyes McLees]], 4-volume [[Dark_Horse_comics|comic]] published by Dark Horse. | ||
Two trailers and some of the reaction to them are represented here: | Two trailers and some of the reaction to them are represented here: | ||
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::(laughs) Oni isn't currently one of those projects we're looking at, but one should never say never.<br> We'd be happy to work with the individuals who made Oni. | ::(laughs) Oni isn't currently one of those projects we're looking at, but one should never say never.<br> We'd be happy to work with the individuals who made Oni. | ||
One thing is certain: the current Bungie staff has little in common with the Bungie West that produced Oni (there are eight members | One thing is certain: the current Bungie staff has little in common with the Bungie West that produced Oni (there are eight members<sup>2</sup> still working at Bungie at the time of this writing). There is probably little sentimental or monetary incentive for Bungie to produce a sequel. | ||
However, there are [[Oni2|fan projects]] which may or may not become unofficial Oni | However, there are [[Oni2|fan projects]] which may or may not become unofficial "Oni 2"s.<br><br><br> | ||
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<sup>1</sup>[http://marathon.bungie.org/story/newmay-june98.html MARATHON'S STORY : WHAT'S NEW]. Marathon fans talking about the newly announced Oni (and the E3 1998 trailer) back in May-June 1998. | |||
< | <sup>2</sup>The eight employees from Bungie West are Butcher, Dunn, Wu, the McLees, O'Donnell, Sinclair, and Staten. Oni's Story Lead, Hardy LeBel, is now president of his own company, [http://www.tyrantstudios.com Tyrant Studios]. | ||