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\nHalo music composer Marty O’Donnell has said his lawsuit against Microsoft over unpaid royalties has now been “amicably resolved”. <\/p>\n

\nEurogamer revealed details of the legal action from O’Donnell and fellow composer Mike Salvatori back in February<\/a>, in which the pair claim they are owed credit and compensation for Microsoft’s continued use of Halo music over the past two decades. <\/p>\n

\nAn upcoming court date had been set – something this new development sounds like it will now avoid. <\/p>\n

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Halo music composer Marty O’Donnell has said his lawsuit against Microsoft over unpaid royalties has now been “amicably resolved”. Eurogamer revealed details of the legal action from O’Donnell and fellow composer Mike Salvatori back in February, in which the pair claim they are owed credit and compensation for Microsoft’s continued use of Halo music over the past two decades. An upcoming court date had been set – something this new development sounds like it will now avoid. 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