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Fatebringer vs Word of Crota

04/06/2015 Joel Analysis, Legendary Reviews 36 comments

Published on: Apr 6, 2015 @ 3:41 As the only two available elemental Hand Cannons, both Fatebringer and Word of Crota carry a certain prestige. Primary weapons with elemental damage are highly sought after for their ability to take down enemies quicker, and Fatebringer has long enjoyed a reputation as one of (if not the) best weapons in Destiny. With the release of the Void Word of Crota, many were hoping it could bring a similar power to the table. We’ll take a look at where each excels and falls short and do an in-depth comparison to help you decide which

Stranger Than Fiction: Addictive by Design

04/04/2015 Taylor Bair Analysis 13 comments

Published on: Apr 4, 2015 @ 17:43 We’re back with a slew of strange tales from Destiny and how it spills over the walls of our consoles. This week we look at how feet are the new tool of choice against Crota’s minions, how Bungie achieved it’s scandalously high player retention rates, and how our own sick loot cave cravings ended up killing the practice for good. Scouring the Internet is a dark, scary business, which is why we’ve gathered the strange and fascinating stories here in one place. A few of these stories delve into information released at GDC this

Is That Worth Buying?

04/03/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 19 comments

Published on: Apr 3, 2015 @ 3:45 Xûr is in town offering new gear. What’s worth your hard-earned Strange Coins? Remember to finish the Urn of Sacrifice quest before he leaves! [divider] Inventory Item Class Subclass Type Strange Coin Dragon’s Breath Any Any Rocket Launcher 17 The Glasshouse (110/118) Titan Defender Helm 13 Don’t Touch Me (77/83) Hunter Any Gauntlets 13 Sunbreakers (79/85) Warlock Sunsinger Gauntlets 13 [divider]Dragon’s Breath A “meh” Exotic… nothing really stands out besides its awesome design. Unlike Truth or Gjallarhorn, you’ll need to be more careful when aiming because of the lack of tracking, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing but still

Why Can’t The Crucible Move Forward?

04/01/2015 Joel Analysis 105 comments

Contributing author: Anson C Published on: Apr 1, 2015 @ 22:41 Iron Banner has ended, Inferno is back, and one can’t help but notice some of the more aggravating downsides that are associated with participating in the Crucible. We’re going to discuss some of the issues that you may have encountered, and ways that the Crucible can be improved. The Crucible can still be a very enjoyable experience though, despite the various annoyances that are inherent to it. As always, we encourage you to share your thoughts about the issues we’ll talk about below![divider] Special Ammo Despite the recent patch, where

Stranger Than Fiction: Xur’s Nemesis

03/28/2015 Taylor Bair Analysis 65 comments

Published on: Mar 28, 2015 @ 19:11 This week the PlanetDestiny staff was bombarded by a few notable tidbits in the news, and though they don’t quite merit a full-fledged article, we thought it would be interesting to have a look at a few that are stranger than fiction. And no, these aren’t just things dealing with Bungie’s new vault space update on the way (though that slips in there) or our feature in Bungie’s Community Spotlight (which we owe to all of you). Nope, those don’t even hit on the craziest things we’ve seen. Like, who on earth broke our

Is That Worth Buying?

03/27/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 33 comments

Published on: Mar 27, 2015 @ 3:40 Xûr is in town offering new gear. What’s worth your hard-earned Strange Coins? Remember to finish the Urn of Sacrifice quest before he leaves! [divider] Inventory Item Class Subclass Type Strange Coin MIDA Multi-Tool Any Any Scout Rifle 23 Ruin Wings Titan Any Gauntlets 13 Achlyophage Symbiote Hunter Gunslinger Helm 13 Obsidian Mind Warlock Voidwalker Helm 13 [divider]MIDA Multi-Tool Its namesake suggests a versatility that helps it to handle a variety of situations and, for the most part, it doesn’t disappoint. Its stats are particularly rare among Scout Rifles, and its niche lies in mobility –

Top 5 Legendary Scout Rifles + Pro Tips

03/25/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 72 comments

Published on: Mar 25, 2015 @ 19:37 Scout Rifles fit comfortably in the category of designated marksman rifles, a primary weapon with ‘sniping’ qualities, encouraging users to place patient and accurate shots. This weapon class hasn’t seen much change in the recent patches, continuing to stay fairly strong. We also have a top 5 list for auto, fusion, and pulse rifles. [divider] The Basics As with any weapon, scout rifles can be used aggressively or cautiously, but you’ll probably do better if you try and remain at a distance. You will not prevail through reckless engagements that you may be able to

House of Wolves: Do or Die

03/23/2015 Taylor Bair Analysis 142 comments

Published on: Mar 23, 2015 @ 3:46 With House of Wolves not so far around the corner, all eyes have turned to one question: what can Bungie do to alleviate the Destiny fatigue? But while discussing House of Wolves with members of the community, I also began to wonder if our expectations for the next expansion were entirely realistic. I found myself saying things like, “If House of Wolves doesn’t have A, B, C… then I’ll be truly disappointed,” and when looking back, I realized asking so much in such a short span of time would mean guaranteed disappointment. But