With the Destiny Beta right on the horizon, here is an IGN reviewer’s take on how the Beta changed his view of Destiny for the better.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Beta
With the Destiny Beta launching on July 17th for Playstation users and on July 23rd for Xbox users, it would be useful to know what you are getting yourself into. Check out MoreConsole’s informative summary of everything you need to know about the Beta. You can also read Bungie’s beta FAQ here. IGN | 7 Secrets Bungie Doesn’t Want You to Miss in the Beta
Companion App Walkthrough
IGN has had the chance to toy around with Destiny’s companion app for mobile devices. They have made it clear that this is not just another gimmick, but rather a uniquely useful app for players who are not directly in front of their console. It’s available to download for free at the Apple App Store or Google Play! You can also read IGN’s first impressions of the app here.
40 New Screens of Exclusive Content
It was recently announced that Playstation users would receive timed-exclusive content. Check out the list of weapons, armor, and ships, that are included in this timed-exclusive here. Xbox players will get access to these items come Fall 2015. [divider] Here are 40 screenshots showing off some of this exclusive gear in the wild. Source
How to Stream Beta Gameplay from Consoles
Bungie just released this informative guide for those of you looking to stream or share your beta gameplay. [divider] The Destiny Beta launches on July 17th. It’s almost time to share your experiences in the wild with your fans and followers from around the globe. Following these easy steps to stream and share your Destiny gameplay and become legend! Streaming from a PlayStation 4 game console: The PS4 system allows you to quickly and easily broadcast your Destiny adventures via Twitch or USTREAM following these simple steps: 1. While playing Destiny, press the SHARE button on your DualShock 4 controller.
Weekly Update 7.11.14
Sorry for this being a little late, but you can read this week’s Bungie update below or on Bungie.net. Also included is gameplay of the competitive multiplayer map First Light, located on the moon. [divider] Just like the Beta, this coverage will become more elaborate the more time you spend with it. When you’re marshaling thousands of gamers to the front line of a theoretical battle, you don’t have to ask questions. They find you. Instead of a proper Mail Sack, we’ve channeled the loudest and most frequent voices from the community this week. Let’s open… this. Will you release more
Blind Watch
Bungie takes us on a tour of Destiny’s Blind Watch map on Mars. Watch as they show us the new location and dive into some strategy with a walking tour of the map with Bungie lead designer Lars Bakken. Lars explains that if you are at least 20 meters within your teammate who picks up the heavy ammo, you’ll also receive it. Watch a Titan take on a team that obliterates the competition in this first gameplay video of Mars: Blind Watch in the Crucible.
Rusted Lands
Bungie takes us on a tour of Destiny’s Rusted Lands map on Earth. Watch as they show us the new location and dive into some strategy for this Crucible location with a walking tour of the map with Bungie lead designer Lars Bakken. Unfortunately as confirmed by Lars, Control will be the only Crucible gametype available to play in the Beta. We also find out that there will be day/night variations in the Crucible maps. Warlock gameplay video of Destiny’s Rusted Lands crucible map. The map is located on Earth.