Of course, with next-gen sounding online connectivity, Bungie's silence on next-gen consoles is little more than a temporary vow -- Destiny seems a lock for (at very least) Sony and Microsoft's next consoles, if not also the PC (Wii U's looking unlikely).

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The economy grew at a very robust-sounding 8.7% last year and is predicted by many to be on course for similar growth in 2010.

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