NFT: Video Games: Destiny Launch Thread

I have no interest in Destiny. I'm more into single player campaign games. I know there is a ton of hype for this game but it just doesn't do it for me.

The next title I'm really excited for is Far Cry 4. I'll pick up assassins creed as well.

Picked up Madden a few weeks ago. It's a good game but I'm too old to play a season against the computer and I cant find a good online season to join.

NHL 15 is out tomorrow too, gonna cancel my preorder on that though since it seems EA cut like 50% of the features since 14. Shame, since i've always felt the Hockey was EA Sports Strongest franchise.
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Why I am paying extra money for a plastic Ghost replica? I don't know, but I saw it after playing the demo and decided it was a sound financial decision. Now I'm not sure, but it seems like its extremely rare and I can't jump down to the Limited Edition (which seems like the best value) due to it being sold out.

I am pretty sure the game will be solid, based on the demo and the pedigree (Bungie is a developer I will actually trust, along with Naughty Dog). That said, its going to do huge numbers. If you look at Amazon right now, the top 5 spots are the PS4 version, the PS4 Destiny Bundle and the Xbox 360 game (with PSN Cards being #1 and #2).

Unfortunately I am stuck in Houston for the week on business, so I won't be playing until Friday afternoon the earliest.

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only online RPG?

Every Halo and loved them for the most part(Halo 4 and Reach MP sucked)

So I'm on good ground with Bungie, but I don't really have any interest in Destiny. The Single player was basically a Borderlands clone. Multiplayer was okay but it just didnt feel so right to me on the Beta. Maybe I'll give it a try, but Madden is all I really play until Halo : MCC is out in November

for me until Dragon Age comes out. I don't think I could be more excited for that game.

Also, does anyone else feel like Destiny is the first real AAA game that's been released for next gen?

In comment 11846382 Jan in DC said:

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for me until Dragon Age comes out. I don't think I could be more excited for that game. Also, does anyone else feel like Destiny is the first real AAA game that's been released for next gen?

I think Watch Dogs was supposed to be that, but it turned out to be a bland entry that was forgotten a week after release.

Also, Destiny is multi-gen - so that is slightly holding it back from hitting that criteria. Bloodborne might be the first true next gen only AAA game. There really hasn't be a convincing reason to make the jump yet, especially if you can deal with lesser fidelity.

was a good game even though it didn't match the hype.

In comment 11846218 UAGiant said:

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Why I am paying extra money for a plastic Ghost replica? I don't know, but I saw it after playing the demo and decided it was a sound financial decision. Now I'm not sure, but it seems like its extremely rare and I can't jump down to the Limited Edition (which seems like the best value) due to it being sold out.

I've had the same thought as you. I initially was going to go in for the Ghost edition. It was out of stock so I preordered the Limited Edition. I'm actually quite happy because I think the only difference between the LE and Ghost is the Ghost replica.

Amazon keeps going in and out of stock on the PS4 LE. You may be able to snag one. I think people are flipping their Ghost edition on eBay for almost double what they paid for it.

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Saw last night on twitch people were playing it.

PRIMA is offering a free eGuide to Destiny with the following code: HMNR-NQD9-D8U8-FTAV

Again - might be useless, but the price is right. Redeemable at the link below (requires you to sign up, but you can just create a "burner" account).

I'm stuck tracking my game ~2k miles away from home, so hope everyone else gets to enjoy it today.
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What system do you play on? I'm getting my PS4 either today or tomorrow. I'll update my PSN.

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You getting this?

Been waiting for a reason to make the jump...

In comment 11846185 dontboobigblue said:

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I have no interest in Destiny. I'm more into single player campaign games. I know there is a ton of hype for this game but it just doesn't do it for me. The next title I'm really excited for is Far Cry 4. I'll pick up assassins creed as well. Picked up Madden a few weeks ago. It's a good game but I'm too old to play a season against the computer and I cant find a good online season to join.

Heh. Try being a player who doesn't enjoy shooters, sports games, or RTSes. Games that I can't take at my own pace stress me out more than they entertain me, and I'm increasingly finding that games that depend primarily on physical mastery of input devices just bore me.

I want to figure things out, make interesting decisions, see the consequences of those decisions, and maybe interact with well-written characters with as little time pressure and button mashing as possible. Luckily, we appear to be entering a renaissance of old-school RPGs and point-and-click adventure games.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

In comment 11851837 shepherdsam said:

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You getting this? Been waiting for a reason to make the jump...

Shep - if you get a ps4 and it, i will get it.

I miss you.

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i freakin (Cough COUGH) miss you

I'll get one eventually but we're going to upgrade the Xbox first. I wasn't even really planning on doing it yet (just got my first Madden in years for the 360) but I've started to get the itch.

You still jlukes7?

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I dont game online much at all..

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I dont game online much at all..

Yes it does.

In comment 11852885 LawrenceTaylor56 said:

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In comment 11852851 Blue Blood said: Quote: I dont game online much at all.. Yes it does.

Thanks I was all excited for Titanfall.. but was like.. what?? no single player.. booooo

Best Buy was sold out of PS4s. Damn it. I have Destiny sitting here staring at me.

I enjoy it, but this game is not meant to be played alone, it really, really isn't. Everything makes more sense when you run 3-man teams, if your goal is to have a single player experience, you won't really be getting the whole game.

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So far don't think I'll want to play it but I can see the appeal to others
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What's it like?

Also, anyone own this on the PS4? I'm finally picking up my PS4 tonight, going to be on for a little later on.

Yo, you ever find a controlling job??

I have a PS4 and am about to get into it.

If you have a PS4 and Destiny... Write your gamer tag down do we can join up online!

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What's it like? Also, anyone own this on the PS4? I'm finally picking up my PS4 tonight, going to be on for a little later on.

For Destiny?

It's solid. A little vague. This game is meant to be played with a full party of friends, even the campaign.

made it up to level 6. So far it is great... have a group of 3 guys playing together and it really run well. Game is actually very hard and you can get over your head with missions pretty quickly (playing on hard).

Still haven't gotten out of the part of the game that I played in the beta, but it's fun. I have a bunch of friends who are picking it up.

I agree, alone is not the best way to play this game.

I'm Blaan on PSN if anyone wants to add me. Just put BBI in the comments so I know. I should be on some this weekend.

Us Rawkist_United

In comment 11851837 shepherdsam said:

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You getting this? Been waiting for a reason to make the jump...

I need to do some reading. I assumed this was just another Titanfall. MP only, always online. But if it's awesome and it will help get (what's left of the band) back together, hell yes. Truth is, my 360 still gets most of my time. Rocksmith, Free Games with Gold…the only thing I've played with any regularity on the 'bone has been FIFA. (Some Zen Pinball more recently.) So if there's something that finally shows off some next gen shit, plus I get my sheppers back…that would be appealing.

Because Bungie (yadda, yadda, yadda)…

Even here, though, I'm not getting a sense any minds have been blown. I see people having fun, which is cool. But I'm not getting a sense of the gameplay. Nor getting the feeling of minds being all next-gen blown and shit.

Looks like it'll be a few days before impressions will really be rolling out.

I guess I'm still trying to talk myself into it.

It really feels like a cross between halo, borderlands with a little mass effect thrown in...

I'm digging it. Just feels like you are apart of this new world.

Setting up my ps4 now. I'll add you in a few.

Cool

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In comment 11854588 vibe4giants said:

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Because Bungie (yadda, yadda, yadda)… Even here, though, I'm not getting a sense any minds have been blown. I see people having fun, which is cool. But I'm not getting a sense of the gameplay. Nor getting the feeling of minds being all next-gen blown and shit. Looks like it'll be a few days before impressions will really be rolling out.

If you've ever played an MMOrpg, think of that, with combat very much inspired by Halo.

You spend the first 20 levels playing story missions. Once you've finished the story, it's about finding high-quality gear up for Strike missions and group raids. You can also play player vs. player.

pushes your effective level cap up to 30. Bungie will be adding more and new strike missions and raids.

It's really a "sum of its parts" sort of game. If you compare any one aspect it isn't necessarily the best, but the full package is huge and varied. The single player campaign is fun, but not as good as the early Halo games. The competitive multiplayer is good, but not as varied in options as CoD, Titanfall, or Battlefield. The loot/RPGs elements are pretty great, but Borderlands definitely had more variety.

THAT SAID, what. Bungie did here is pretty unique. No matter what mode you're playing, the gameplay is incredibly tight and fun, and it really feels like the same game. The presentation and art style is fantastic and the game is rock-solid from a performance standpoint. Its got just enough loot/lore to satisfy the old-school RPG part of my mind, but it's really not an RPG in any but the most surface sense. I'm really enjoying it, but then again I've been dabbling -- played about 7 story missions (up to the start of the moon) a strike, about 10 competitive multiplayer matches, and about 2 hours of exploration/patrol mode. I really enjoyed all those modes, which is a pretty amazing accomplishment since I've never really found a shooter where I enjoyed both the multiplayer and single player experiences this much. That said, I doubt the story will have the payoff of a great game like Bioshock or Halo.

I'm playing on PS4 (wanted to get all the content) so hit me up at lawyergamer74 if you're on. I tend to play evenings EST but not tonight (traveling).

truly sucks. Its a fun game and I m enjoying it so far but man really feel they dropped the ball as far as story is concerned.

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truly sucks. Its a fun game and I m enjoying it so far but man really feel they dropped the ball as far as story is concerned.

Bungie is usually pretty good at telling a story. It's disappointing how it was presented.

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In comment 11858015 terz22 said: Quote: truly sucks. Its a fun game and I m enjoying it so far but man really feel they dropped the ball as far as story is concerned. Bungie is usually pretty good at telling a story. It's disappointing how it was presented.

Yeah I mean the Halo series is a pretty good indication of that. Is it asking to much to give some back story to like why we're fighting these aliens and who the hell your character is?? And what is whole deal with the traveler?? IDK just left with a million questions left unanswered and totally unsatisfied.