At first, Martin O’Donnell’s name probably doesn’t ring a bell unless you’re a die-hard fan of Halo. This 69-year-old man, a former member of Bungie, composed the soundtrack for iconic games such as ‘Oni’, ‘Destiny’, or the ‘Myth’ saga. And now, retired from the industry after being fired in 2014, he has decided that it is the best time to apply everything he has learned… by running for the United States Congress.
Better a known Halo than a good one to know
And it turns out that O’Donnell will run for election as a Republican in Nevada, trying to take Susie Lee’s place, who is currently holding that position. Beyond his conservative ideals – which may sound familiar to you: blaming immigrants, a too big government, and lack of family values – he has tried to win over gamers. The result has been… confusing.
“I am a gamer, so I am going to win. And I am not going to lose because someone thinks they can spend more money than me, because they can’t”. I guess he expected popular applause, but not even the biggest fans of the Master Chief have understood what he means. In the end, he ended up saying “What I see happening in Congress is a peaceful walk compared to playing ‘Halo 2’“. I’m not sure he won any votes with this, to be honest.
