Beta Randomness

The Beta is currently under maintenance and will be so until July 23rd. (image by falconbox) How was your Beta experience? For all of the Xbox users, we’ll have download keys to give away just like we did for PS, and those will be given out as soon as they become available on the 23rd via Facebook message. Meanwhile while you guys wait, here’s some miscellaneous Destiny shenanigans that have brought Beta players some fun. Dance to Dodge Bullets posted by bsb1127 Dragon Spotted on the Shores of Time Crucible map (Venus)  Fallen T-Bag by InfiniteLegitimateAgama Crucible Mega-Kill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptX1LCTsIsI’] How to

Secret Locations Revealed

If you’re looking for the 5 golden chests on Earth in the Cosmodrome, you’re covered. Chests were found in both story missions and on patrol. You’ve also probably found a few ghosts here and there in your Destiny travels. This video will cover how to find 19 ghosts in both the Tower and on Earth, specifically in the Cosmodrome. [toggle title=”Ghost Fragments” state=”close” ]Tower 1: The City Age Tower 2: The Last Word Tower 3: Warlock Cosmodrome 1: Darkness Cosmodrome 2: Mysteries Cosmodrome 3: Earth Cosmodrome 4: Cosmodrome Cosmodrome 5: Exo Stranger Cosmodrome 6: Hunter Cosmodrome 7: The Last Word 2

Beta Campaign Walkthrough

The Destiny Beta is finally here, and we’ve given away 10+ PlayStation download keys. More will be given away for Xbox users on the 23rd. MoreConsole captured over an hour of campaign gameplay with all of the beautiful cut-scenes and gives us a walkthrough from the very beginning of the Destiny experience. You can find the rest of his campaign footage in this playlist.

The Beta is Live!

Playstation users, why are you here? You should be playing the Destiny beta right now. Although in all seriousness, the beta has officially launched and is ready for you to explore. After you download the beta (14.3 GB, Codes here)  make sure to delve deep into the world of Destiny. If you’re unsure of where to begin, I recommend blasting your way through the story mode to give you some insight into Destiny’s lore. Or maybe you’re the competitive type, in which case you may want to jump right into the Crucible for some PvP madness. [divider] Helpful Links In

Crucible PvP Tips

The Destiny Beta is underway, and it includes a sampling of maps and the Control game mode in the Crucible PvP multiplayer mode. To help you get a leg up on the competition, lead designer Lars Bakken shares some of his heavily practiced tips and strategies. [divider] Level Advantages are Disabled in Standard Crucible Matches In the standard Control playlist, we normalize incoming and outgoing damage to keep players on a level playing field. People bring in all their own gear, and we Matchmake players based on Skill. Control is a Hybrid of Team Deathmatch and Objective Modes The first team to reach

Beta Crucible Gametypes Revealed

During IGN’s livestream,  the Crucible (competitive multiplayer) gametypes available to play in the final game were revealed. During the Beta, the only Crucible mode we’ll get to play will be Control. Thanks to Reddit user bezoing for taking screenshots and putting them into text form. [divider] Ancient Relics Salvage The Arachs of Dead Orbit covet rare artifacts. 3v3. Secure and defend the Relics to claim the secrets of our past. Fireteam: 1-3 Players Competitive Level advantages disabled PS+ Required Rewards: Crucible Gear Crucible Reputation ————————————————————— Executor’s Challenge Skirmish New Monarchy seeks those capable of reclaiming the frontier, one battle at a

IGN Streaming Destiny Beta Now!

Deej joins IGN as they embark on their Destiny Beta excursion. Watch it live below in (choose HD)! The stream will last until 1pm PT (that’s 5pm ET and 9pm GMT) What we’ve learned: No raids until launch. Improved Peter Dinklage voiceover. Beta level cap “up to players to find out.” New weapon upgrade: crouching lets you zoom further. Can use Destiny app during beta. The Beta on Xbox One will not be running at 1080p, though at launch it will be.