Yes, quite a lot of technological innovation on Bungie's part. Arguably. And what a sad state of affairs for videogames when technological progress is considered the most inspiring thing that can be done. Do you suppose the color camera won any cinematography awards when it was invented? Is Photoshop hanging in an art gallery somewhere?

As an enthusiast of fine arts, I don't believe technology is anywhere near as important as what you do with it. The gaming industry's obsession with it seems to me dull and unimaginative; the mindset of a culture incapable of creative thought. As if making things look shinier can make you forget that you have nothing of value to show.

Oh, good call. You guys should totally give a lifetime achievement award to the Internet for being such an innovative videogame.