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Destiny Beta - What works, what doesn't, and why it's awesome

The strike team at Gaming Trend take a deep look into the Beta for Destiny. We talk about what works, what doesn't, and why it may be the best shooter yet!

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XiNarutoUzumaki3994d ago

Everything works for me so far. I also love how nice the DS4 feels when playing. It's like if it was made with Destiny in mind.

XiSasukeUchiha3994d ago

Naruto playing Destiny with DS4 is a whole entirely different experience is not like is not on XB1, it's just feels I can destiny on PS4 then I would on my XB1!

XiNarutoUzumaki3994d ago

Yes my ninja. I also tried the beta on Xbox One, and it plays very good too.

bunt-custardly3994d ago

Did you two kiss and make up yet or does Sasuke still want to kill everyone?

mayberry3994d ago

I wish more 2nd and 3rd party games utilised the DS4's speaker! It was great in resogun and killzone sf! Destiny and Watch dogs coul've really used it, imho.

Elimin83994d ago

I tried agreeing 100 times but couldn't we get a lot of half`baked features. i get the new gen learning curve but that seemed easy enough to implement.

dcj05243994d ago

Bungie was one of the Developers Sony consulted with on making the controller better suited for shooters.

So the DualShock4 was literally made along side Destiny.

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-Foxtrot3994d ago

The main thing i don't like about it is something they will never be able to fix...I keep going to pause during fights and forget its online. Even changing equipment during fights...its annoying

Surely they could add a mode where you can play through the story offline

admiralvic3994d ago (Edited 3994d ago )

I'm probably going to get a bunch of disagrees for this, but...

" they will never be able to fix...I keep going to pause during fights and forget its online. Even changing equipment during fights...its annoying"

This is one of those situations where you need to do some problem solving. For instance, why wouldn't you hide out in the first place? I've yet to have this problem hiding out somewhere and can't imagine this would be a problem unless you sit there and examine every stat. It just seems like an extreme fix for something you can very simply resolve yourself.

-Foxtrot3994d ago (Edited 3994d ago )

Cant be arsed? It dosent matter where you go in a fight, enemies will find you most of the time. Plus checking stats is a pretty much given if you need to see what gin is right for you

Not to mention previous enemies who you've killed but have quickly respawned could end up creeping up on you

So no they aren't viable solutions, they are basically "no other choice" second best tactics

admiralvic3994d ago

"It dosent matter where you go in a fight, enemies will find you most of the time."

Depends on a lot of factors, but it's certainly possible in many locations.

"Plus checking stats is a pretty much given if you need to see what gin is right for you "

I can't speak for everyone, but how many guns do you keep on your person and how much thinking do you really need to do? Like do you sit there and need to think if fire or ice is going to help you more or sit there and debate whether or not you should use a sniper or shotgun in this situation?

If you got a lot of enemies rushing you, swap to a shotgun.
If you're fighting enemies at range (like the part before you use the ghost to disable the traps in the strike mission or during the tank part), swap to the sniper.
If enemies appear in bulk at minimum range (like during the final part of the strike mission), use the rocket.

I mean, those minor stats help, but they're not so important that you really need to "think about it" for any prolonged period of time (at least during a fight anyway).

"Not to mention previous enemies who you've killed but have quickly respawned could end up creeping up on you"

Don't stand near an enemy spawn? I've noticed that there is ample room between enemy spawn points where you can stand there and change your gear if need be.

"So no they aren't viable solutions, they are basically "no other choice" second best tactics"

Honestly, it sounds like you're making mountains out of molehills to me. I noticed / found most situations in the beta had some "breathing room" so to speak and it was / is only a problem if you spend too much time examining numbers.

-Foxtrot3994d ago

"Honestly, it sounds like you're making mountains out of molehills to me"

No they are just my concerns, I could say your trying to find ways are hiding someones problem, not actually fixing it.

Would an offline mode for the story really hurt you so bad.

admiralvic3994d ago

"No they are just my concerns"

If you say so.

"I could say your trying to find ways are hiding someones problem, not actually fixing it. "

If you want to argue semantics, than this is true, though this leads to the question of when does a problem go from being the users fault and becomes the developers fault. Like I don't enjoy using the charge gun (mostly because I forget you need to charge it), but is saying "Bungie should remove it because I find that gun annoying" a more valid solution than simply not using the gun and selling the ones you get?

"Would an offline mode for the story really hurt you so bad."

Ignoring the fact this is a strawman argument and has nothing to do with my point... it wouldn't, but don't you think thats an EXTREME solution to a relatively small problem? You figure, you want Bungie to implement an offline mode (effectively changing who knows how many elements in the game and adding untold development costs) simply because the game doesn't pause when you want to change equipment. Especially when, as I mentioned in my second post, the game gives you ample breathing room at times. Like take a look at the strike mission. You have several rooms / spaces between each fight, enemies come in waves during both boss fights with ample places to hide, during the ghost defend part there is like 10 - 15 seconds between enemy spawns or up to 30 if you leave things like the sharks or captain to your partners, etc. I just don't think it is that much of a concern and I imagine even if you do forget you're online, that you will eventually remember this and plan ahead.

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Knightshade3994d ago

They want to allow you to seamlessly get help from passers-by and friends, so they aren't going to make a mode for offline. My father-in-law lives in the middle of nowhere and can't get broadband, so because of that he'll not get to play at all. :(

martinezjesus19933994d ago

It is really annoying, specially when i just want to pause the game and text or something. I thought i was the only one. Incredible game though, its probably going to be my favorite game up there with Evolve and Unity.

-Foxtrot3994d ago

I usually like to take small breaks

So I play a bit, pause the game, turn around to my PC, check stuff out, turn back around and continue playing

Obviously I can't do that now.....don't see why it's so hard to add an offline mode JUST for the story.

PONTIAC08G8GT3994d ago

Borderlands is the same way if you are playing online. There is no pause, you either find a safe spot to hide or do you stat checking and whatever else at The Tower.

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no_more_heroes3994d ago

I've played this on a friend's ps4 already, but I just tried it out on my 360 since its now open to all without the beta code requirement. It looks surprisingly good on it and felt just as smooth as it did on the ps4. I still prefer to play shooters using an xbox gamepad, but I'll make an exception for Destiny, since my buddy already set up on the ps4.

When I got back to the tower though, it actually looked and felt like I was playing Mass Effect (if Shepard moved a little lighter on his feet)

tanookisuit3994d ago

One thing I really like is the Rocket Launcher - it's just so satisfying to use.

danowat3994d ago

After this mornings session on the strike mission, I can safely say Destiny has planted it's hooks firmly in me!!!!

Although I am a little concerned about the amount of time between the beta finishing and the final game release!!!!

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Star Wars x Destiny Collaboration: Gear & Cosmetics Launching February 4th

Destiny 2 x Star Wars collaboration is here! Get exclusive gear, cosmetics, and accessories when Heresy launches on February 4th. Don’t miss it!

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coolbeans154d ago (Edited 154d ago )

Fortnite-ification comes for all live-service games.

Neonridr153d ago

now this is an armor set done right.

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Destiny Mobile spin-off will reportedly be revealed very soon

The long-rumoured Destiny Mobile game from NetEase may finally be ready for reveal according to multiple leakers.

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Xbox Passed On Destiny & Guitar Hero According To Phil Spencer

Phil Spencer talks candidly about missing out on both Destiny and Guitar Hero

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anast301d ago

He paid billions for Starfield. This should be the real story.

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Sciurus_vulgaris301d ago

Microsoft bought all of Zenimax Media for 7 billion, while Sony paid 4 billion for Bungie. I think Microsoft got the better deal due to acquiring Fallout, ElderScrolls and Doom.

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anast301d ago

This can't be true. They only bought Starfield...

InUrFoxHole301d ago

@anast
Should've thought that one out buddy, lol.

anast301d ago (Edited 301d ago )

Yeah, I thought it out. I'm not sure you did. But since we are buddy's now, you're welcome.

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anast301d ago

"Clearly your parents didn't teach you"

You know you lost, when you have to resort to this tactic.

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Profchaos301d ago

So you're saying that Microsoft has missed out on so many huge gaming franchise in the last 25 years from GTA exclusivity to guitar hero and destiny it's just laughable they had so many misses

Reaper22_301d ago

Yea, but they're still 100 times more wealthy than Sony. I would say it worked out well.

Gamingsince1981301d ago

Xbox is dead all that money doesn't help.

Hypertension140301d ago

What has work out well? It sure as hell had nothing to do with Xbox.

andy85301d ago

That isn't because of Xbox though. This is a gaming page, not an I get supplemented by father Windows page

Bathyj301d ago

Microsoft's money has nothing to do with Xbox.
Xbox is a money pit to them they would love to ditch but are after some ROI first.

Let's face it, Xbox is like a red headed stepchild that steals from you to buy drugs.

Hofstaderman301d ago (Edited 301d ago )

MIicrosoft is NOT XBOX. The current situation illustrates this. And Microsoft wants its ROI.

@Bathyj and daddy Satya has just force admitted Phil to rehab.

gold_drake301d ago

you know why MS has so much money, and it aint cause of the gaming xbox branch.

so lets not kid ourselves.

PhillyDonJawn301d ago

Xbox was shown to be more profitable than ps

jznrpg301d ago

@PhillyDownJawn not more profitable. More revenue with ABK acquisition but them going multiplat shows they are not making much profit

ocelot07301d ago

That's great for Xbox gamers ain't it that Microsoft are more wealthy than Sony. Is that really a argument use are using now lol?

Imagine me in my job. Arguing with a fellow security guard at another company. Hahah well the company I work for is worth £800m the one you work for is only work £600m!

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Knightofelemia301d ago

Microsoft may have more money but Sony has the talented studios and the games to back up those studios.

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Chevalier301d ago

Plus turning down Marvel too. Spiderman is only exclusive to Playstation because of that

Hedstrom301d ago

Best deal deal in gaming must be when Sony bought Insomniac for 229 million dollars. They made over 800 millions on Spiderman for the ps4 alone. Thats just crazy!

XBManiac301d ago

More in the 1.000 million now.

gold_drake301d ago

another Interview?

how is he the only one who loves the spotlight as much as he does lol

Futureshark301d ago

Let's not forget he also famously passed on Spider-man, Genshin Impact and GTA3.

However it's almost kind of cute how he can keep that sh1t-eating grin and say he's a 'no regrets' kind of guy, especially when you think how much just these 5 titles could have swung the world in Xbox's favour instead of Sonys.

How he's kept his job I don't know, he must sure be keeping Papa Nadella's shaft warm somehow.

"But, but Gamepass, he introduced that!!!"

Yes he did, and now look at Xbox, all it's exclusives are coming to Playstation now rendering the platform obsolete.

DarXyde301d ago

Honestly, with that kind of track record, you can't convince me Spencer hasn't eaten it from the back in the name of self preservation. Probably unwashed...and at least twice.

That aside, my interpretation of everything here is Xbox has been mismanaged a bit too much and Nadella came down from his throne. The way it is now, I don't believe for a minute the multiplatform move was Spencer's idea. I don't even think the acquisitions was Spencer's work. At this point, I reckon he's got as much power in his role as Hunter Biden at a Ukrainian energy company.

DivineHand125301d ago

You can never tell how things will turn out if he had said yes to those games. Xbox already has access to some great IPs, however, they hardly do anything with them or fail to deliver. It's also possible their presentation wasn't good at the time, and they made sure the next presentation was better.

I believe that part of being successful is releasing things in the right place at the right time.

Many major corporations have a story similar to passing on successful business ideas. Let us look at Sony Pictures for example. Back when Marvel went bankrupt, they had the opportunity to buy the entire Marvel for only $25 Million but turned them down. An unnamed big shot at Sony reportedly claimed that “nobody gives a shit about any of the other Marvel characters,”. They ended up taking Spiderman for $10 Million instead.

https://www.avclub.com/sony...

Fast forward to today, we can see what the Marvel brand has done for Disney. Is it possible the same success would have been possible had Sony acquired those IPs. We can't say that for sure and it is possible most of those IPs that are successful today may not have been used.

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