It’s been a huge week for Destiny, Bungie’s much-anticipated shooter, with the game finally releasing worldwide on September 9. We’ve played it, you’ve (likely) played it, and the Internet has exploded with all things Destiny. We’ve pumped out a huge amount of Destiny content this week, so in case you’ve missed it, here’s a recap of some of the best and most interesting pieces we’ve created.
Hot off the press, here’s what we think of Destiny in our official review!
Destiny prefers telling the same pedestrian stories time and time again, hoping to transfix you with its rinse-and-repeat pace and ply you with the possibility of better loot, rather than with gameplay diversity that gives you good reason to hope for surprises on the horizon.
Our very own Cameron Robinson looked into just how likely living on the planets you play on Destiny actually is in the video below.
Finished the game? Don’t worry, there’s more to come, and Bungie has outlined what you can do here.
The first of the events is named Salvage, and will be running from September 12-14. It will feature small to medium sized maps in a 3v3 setting, with guardians fighting “to claim and salvage relics” while disrupting enemy probes.
Having problems with the game? We’ve got solutions for some common errors.
We’ve gathered up some of the most common error codes Destiny players have received, along with any solutions that Bungie has offered on its support site.
Hey–do you like spoilers? Good, below is the final boss fight.
Destiny has already made mint. Just how much? Click here to find out! Or, you know, just read the snippet below.
Publisher Activision says its cross-gen shooter Destiny has accrued more than $500 million in revenue since the game launched on Tuesday. That money comes from retailers ordering the game, coupled with business from first parties, Activision says, which suggests it’s not an indicator of sell-through or popularity. Activision has not revealed sales units.
Did you know there’s a secret song at the end of the game? Performed by former Beatle, no less!
Those curious about how The Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney would approach a theme song for an epic sci-fi FPS can finally hear it for themselves. The theme song, called Hope for the Future, plays at the end of the main campaign mode.
And in case you haven’t got there, here’s what you have to look forward to.