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[Cudder]

just got a beta code from amazon.ca, nice.

 

[Vire]

Damn Activision ain't playin' around with dat game budget...

Peter Dinklage of Game of Thrones
Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad
Paul McCartney of The fucking Beatles

All involved with Destiny.

 

[op_ivy]

i LOVE the art direction in this so so much. its absolutely beautiful. really hope the story and universe deliver. oh, the game too.

 

[viveks86]

Damn Activision ain't playin' around with dat game budget...

Peter Dinklage of Game of Thrones
Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad
Paul McCartney of THE FUCKING BEATLES

All involved with Destiny.

Oh wow. Didn't know Peter Dinklage was in it as well.

 

[Baldwin_the_First]

Can't pre-order on Playstation and sign up for the Beta that way? That's lame.

 

[therealminime]

Oh wow. Didn't know Peter Dinklage was in it as well.

Yeah he's the voice of the little robot flashlight thingy that shows up in the E3 demo.

 

[RoKKeR]

Edit: ^^^ And that answers one of my questions!

Damn Activision ain't playin' around with dat game budget...

Peter Dinklage of Game of Thrones
Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad
Paul McCartney of The fucking Beatles

All involved with Destiny.

What is Dinklage doing in it? And are you sure Gustavo wasn't just a one-time deal for the Law of the Jungle trailer?

 

[Vire]

Oh wow. Didn't know Peter Dinklage was in it as well.

Yeah, Peter is the voice of the little robot guy in the E3 demo.

EDIT: Beat , that's what I get for searching for the link! *shakes fist*

 

[viveks86]

Yeah he's the voice of the little robot flashlight thingy that shows up in the E3 demo.

Yeah, Peter is the voice of the little robot guy in the E3 demo.

EDIT: Beat , that's what I get for searching for the link! *shakes fist*

Ohhhh. Thanks!

 

[Darren_z33]

Has anyone managed to get a code from Amazon UK?

I preordered the game in January and just asked then for a code, but they said they don't have them yet.

 

[urk]

Has anyone managed to get a code from Amazon UK?

I preordered the game in January and just asked then for a code, but they said they don't have them yet.

I believe they're planning to send them out in batches closer to beta launch. Feel free to PM me here if you don't get what you need, but I'm pretty sure they'll take care of you.

 

[nynt9]

Really wish this wasn't cross-gen. Can't help but think the sizes and density of areas would be affected by previous gen limitations.

 

[Orayn]

Really wish this wasn't cross-gen. Can't help but think the sizes and density of areas would be affected by previous gen limitations.

I think it was kind of unavoidable given how much Activision likes cross-gen and how long Bungie's had this on their back burner.

 

[Obscured]

Order on Amazon, then cancel. They still send you the beta code.

I'm kind of annoyed that there is no way to pre-order digitally. I know I'll be picking this up, in fact probably for both current gen consoles, and I would like to play the beta, but I'm going all digital and don't like that there isn't a way to get in without jumping through that admittedly low hoop.

Minor annoyance, but just doesn't seem like a difficult thing to figure out.

 

[True Underdog]

Dat Titan.

Hng.

 

[Darren_z33]

I believe they're planning to send them out in batches closer to beta launch. Feel free to PM me here if you don't get what you need, but I'm pretty sure they'll take care of you.

Thanks urk.

 

[todd360]

I'm kind of annoyed that there is no way to pre-order digitally. I know I'll be picking this up, in fact probably for both current gen consoles, and I would like to play the beta, but I'm going all digital and don't like that there isn't a way to get in without jumping through that admittedly low hoop.

Minor annoyance, but just doesn't seem like a difficult thing to figure out.

Why would you buy the xbox one version when your already buying the most likely superior ps4 version?

Also the hoop is so low you can walk over it. The amazon trick is easy.

 

[Quadraphonic]

Really wish this wasn't cross-gen. Can't help but think the sizes and density of areas would be affected by previous gen limitations.

It's not that limited.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

Looks like the Fallen still have no idea what to do with their hands.
http://cdn.destinythegame.com/video/enemies_1080.webm

And the Traveler Spaceball is still the best piece of sci-fi art I've seen in a video game. Here's hoping that the game itself is worthy of its majesty (so I have a crush on a ball from outer space, sue me).

It bugs the heck out of me how in the first picture that thing is gigantic with just like, the bottom tip below the atmosphere while on the second pic it looks fully under the clouds which makes it look way smaller.

 

[FairXchange]

Fully signed up for the beta, pre-ordered through Amazon.ca and linked to my PSN account on Bungie.net. Can't wait.

 

[Timu]

Some of those gifs remind me of Halo, anyways, I'm more interested in knowing about the beta.

 

[SnakeEyes]

It bugs the heck out of me how in the first picture that thing is gigantic with just like, the bottom tip below the atmosphere while on the second pic it looks fully under the clouds which makes it look way smaller.

It hovers up and down Froggums. Maybe, one day, it drops down and squishes some people for fun

 

[Obscured]

Why would you buy the xbox one version when your already buying the most likely superior ps4 version?

Also the hoop is so low you can walk over it. The amazon trick is easy.

Different friend lists. It will also be interesting to contrast and compare the versions and see how that matches up with opinions here when the time comes, but that is just a bonus, not the reason.

Yeah, I know it's easy, just don't like that it has to be done at all. I feel like the industry should be more sophisticated about that kind of thing at this point.

 

[Flipyap]

It bugs the heck out of me how in the first picture that thing is gigantic with just like, the bottom tip below the atmosphere while on the second pic it looks fully under the clouds which makes it look way smaller.

You're right, it's not at all consistent. Exaggerated scale and not giving a damn as long as it looks cool seems to be the theme of Destiny.

For example, here's lil' Phobos, normally but a speck in the martian sky:

It's weird and kind of dumb, but it's hard to argue with how cool this looks.

 

[Interficium]

Yeah, I know it's easy, just don't like that it has to be done at all. I feel like the industry should be more sophisticated about that kind of thing at this point.

More sophistication would mean closing the loophole.

 

[Obscured]

More sophistication would mean closing the loophole.

Exactly. Also making it so the loophole isn't needed.

Really, it is a minor annoyance and isn't specific to just this game so I'll quit derailing.

Glad to see some more info on the game, I know they love to milk that hype train, but the slow drip has been too slow and September is feeling far away. (Damn, that was supposed to sound more positive but comes off as more whining)

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

It hovers up and down Froggums. Maybe, one day, it drops down and squishes some people for fun

So you're saying an alien teenager took his father's visitor for a spin around the galaxy? =p

 

[SnakeEyes]

So you're saying an alien teenager took his father's visitor for a spin around the galaxy? =p

Yes. That's exactly it. It's just there to mess with what remains of humanity

 

[Zoned]

Did the Amazon trick. Got the code. Damn ready for the beta.

 

[Sandy Nipples]

Please don't behead me.

But this game is going to be a lot like Warframe with a Halo type theme to it. Which is an awesome thing, don't get me wrong!

So what I'm saying is, if you really like Warframe, you're definitely going to like Destiny.

 

[tokyo slim]

It bugs the heck out of me how in the first picture that thing is gigantic with just like, the bottom tip below the atmosphere while on the second pic it looks fully under the clouds which makes it look way smaller.

Well, it *is* magic, or at least advanced enough tech that it looks like magic. I wouldn't put changing size past it.

 

[foxbeldin]

So when is the beta by the way? Is it a real beta or a glorified promotional demo?

 

[viveks86]

So when is the beta by the way? Is it a real beta or a glorified promotional demo?

This "summer" is all we know so far. Looks like it will run for more than a month, so it's more than a promotional demo for sure.

 

[Bornstellar]

Somehow Destiny just doesn't look very fun.

Love the environments though.

 

[Orayn]

Please don't behead me.

But this game is going to be a lot like Warframe with a Halo type theme to it. Which is an awesome thing, don't get me wrong!

So what I'm saying is, if you really like Warframe, you're definitely going to like Destiny.

I wouldn't call out Warframe specifically, but it'll definitely be drawing mostly from the same general milieu as Diablo, Borderlands, Guild Wars 1, Phantasy Star Online, Monster Hunter, etc.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Last GIF

I see sliding.

Hell yeah. Very pleased to see sliding making a comeback to FPS games...

 

[El_Chino]

So hyped! My Avatar shall soon be my character in-game.

 

[Zok310]

Last GIF

This game can't come soon enough.
Have not been this hyped since Vice City.

 

[rObit]

Please don't behead me.

But this game is going to be a lot like Warframe with a Halo type theme to it. Which is an awesome thing, don't get me wrong!

So what I'm saying is, if you really like Warframe, you're definitely going to like Destiny.

I'm cool with this so long as the gun play is actually rewarding, which I expect, seeing as it's Bungie. It's the one thing I think Warframe lacks.

 

[Skeleton]

show me the collectors edition !!!!

 

[viveks86]

I see sliding.

Hell yeah. Very pleased to see sliding making a comeback to FPS games...

There is so much activity in the scene. Sliding, someone does a dash-jump, Shrikes speeding through the battle, someone setting up an electric charge under the devil walker, gunfire from all directions and weird bouncing balls (proximity mines/grenades?)!

 

[KOHIPEET]

Can't wait for the beta to start.

Also, is it just me or according to these gifs, the game looms better than back at E3?

 

[Liamario]

Yeah, Peter is the voice of the little robot guy in the E3 demo.

EDIT: Beat , that's what I get for searching for the link! *shakes fist*

I like me some Dinklage, but he voice is either wrong for the part, or he's just phoning it in.

 

[HiredN00bs]

the Traveler Spaceball is still the best piece of sci-fi art I've seen in a video game

We've got a bossin' little ship

http://www.destinythegame.com/media/old-russia-media#.U1dtW1r-TBY

So you better watch your Flip

 

[TropicanaTwista]

Wait, is the beta open now?

Edit: nvm, already answered above.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

besides being made by Bungie, why is this game getting so many people hyped?

all these gifs do nothing for me.

 

[N30RYU]

Willing to see some direct feed PS4 footage... sorry but I don't believe in multigen games...

Until proven wrong... all media is just PC bullshit (even if isn't comming to PC).

 

[UrbanRats]

It was an April Fool's joke.

What kind of an April's Fool is that? Announcing something totally plausible? Not that i personally care, but it's just weird.

i LOVE the art direction in this so so much. its absolutely beautiful. really hope the story and universe deliver. oh, the game too.

That cloth physics looks really bad.

There's even a piece of cloak hanging in mid hair, at the bottom, like someone fucking up when dealing with the alpha channels or something.

 

[viveks86]

What kind of an April's Fool is that? Announcing something totally plausible? Not that i personally care, but it's just weird.

It doesn’t stop there. The Destiny “Get Your Ass to Mars” Collector’s Edition is as real as it gets – the ultimate in action and adventure – satisfying even the most hardcore appetites for the finest of gear. After regaining consciousness and use of their muscular system in our complimentary surgical recovery suite, players will fit themselves from head-to-toe with the armor necessary to keep them alive in the harsh, extreme conditions of outer space. Equipped with the latest in urine filtration technology, Bungie will ensure maximum hydration to help them reach their full potential in the wild frontier. In addition, players will be armed with experimental weaponry, and adorned with a fashionable cape and cloak combination befitting a Guardian of the last safe city.


Once they’re ready to head off-world in search of adventure, players are briefed and mentally prepared for a lengthy and psychologically devastating term of suspended animation, while engineers at Bungie work diligently to perfect, and lower the cost of interplanetary travel over the course of several brief, but uneventful decades of icy slumber.

http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Ultimate-Collectors-Experience/en/News/News?aid=11464

Yup. Totally plausible.

 

[Orayn]

Willing to see some direct feed PS4 footage... sorry but I don't believe in multigen games...

Until proven wrong... all media is just PC bullshit.

DF says E3 demo was running on a PS4 devkit at 1080p30, with a pretty nice looking post-processing AA method and few to no framerate drops.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-destiny-tech-analysis

But yeah, we haven't seen a lot of new direct feed console footage since then, and there have been a good number of heavily downsampled screenshots from their PC dev environment or *maybe* a tiling screenshot method like Halo 3.