Bungie's highly anticipated shooter Destiny 2 is finally here, and we'll have lots of coverage in the days and weeks ahead. For now, we're collecting all the big details to know about, including our review in progress, recent news stories, and other key particulars. You can keep checking back with this story as we learn more about the shooter.
Editor Kallie Plagge spent 20 hours playing Destiny 2 and came away feeling generally impressed and eager to keep playing. She is starting again now that the game is in a live environment and will document her progress in a Destiny 2 review diary (now updated for day three) over the next few days as she plays more. You can look for Kallie's full review in the days ahead.
Destiny 2 Review
"I haven't finished the main story yet, but so far it's a clear improvement over Destiny's much-maligned storytelling," Kallie said. "Like the beta, Destiny 2 begins with an attack on The Tower by a Cabal faction called the Red Legion. But rather than being thrust into situations with little to no context, as was so often the case in Destiny, each mission of the Red War arc has objectives that make sense within both the mission itself and the grand scheme. Locating a missing Cayde-6, for example, is important to the fight against the Red Legion, since he's a powerful Hunter. But fighting waves of Vex to get to him also makes sense, as he's trapped in a Vex teleporter, and that small bit of context makes that moment feel distinct from others where you're killing the same enemies."
For Destiny veterans, a lot has changed in Destiny 2, while the game will also see many newcomers to the series. Whichever boat you fall in, we'll have plenty of guides to help you succeed in the days and weeks ahead.
Unlike the first Destiny, Destiny 2 is available only for new-generation consoles, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It's also coming to PC, but not until October 24. Returning players will get rewards and a nice little memorial.
Destiny is available in Standard, Digital Deluxe, and a Game + Expansion Pass Bundle. The Digital Deluxe edition comes with a Legendary emote and the Cabal Empire-themed emblem. It also includes the Expansion Pass, which comes with two expansions to be released later. The Game + Expansion Pass Bundle is pretty self-explanatory.
Here are the prices:
Standard -- $60/£55/$100 AU
Game + Expansion Pass Bundle --$90/£80/$140 AU
Digital Deluxe -- $100/£90/$150 AU
People who pre-ordered Destiny 2 will receive the Coldheart Exotic rifle, the Kill-Tracker Ghost, and the Salute emote.
According to Destiny 2's store pages, the game weighs in at 30.9 GB on PS4 and 34.98 GB on Xbox One. The PC version's file size may end up being larger, but we don't know yet.
What Is And Isn't Available In Destiny 2 Now?
While Destiny 2's first Raid, Trials, Guided Games, and in-game Clan features are not available, you can play the full campaign and the Crucible multiplayer mode. Additionally, Destiny 2's first Nightfall Strike is available now.
The raid kicks off at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST on September 13 (3 AM AET on September 14 in Australia). Trials will become available at the same time on September 15 (16 in Australia). The in-game Clan features will go live in the next several days, Bungie said, but for now you can access Clan-management systems through Bungie's website.
If you're willing to take a break from leveling up, the Farm social space holds an intriguing secret that you might have overlooked. [More details and mild spoilers here]
How To Kill Those Annoying Phalanx Enemies
In the original Destiny, defeating Phalanxes usually involved either chucking a grenade behind them, or shooting the tiny bit of arm visible sticking outside their shields. In Destiny 2, they've been granted a brand new weak spot, smack in the middle of those shields. Ping that glowing spot with a few shots and the shields retract, stunning the jerks in the process. [Lots more details here]
Known Issues, Technical Problems, And Server Queues
Destiny 2's release is poised to be massive, likely straining the game's servers. To allow for a better experience, Bungie is using a system MMO players are familiar with: server queues. Bungie has warned that players may not be able to immediately access the game. In order to "regulate player population to provide stable conditions for Destiny gameplay," server queues can pop up in Destiny 2 just as they could in the previous game. In other words, you may have to wait in line before you can play. Additionally, there are a number of issues to be aware of.
One of the shortcomings of Destiny 1 was that content was not released fast enough to meet players' expectations. For the sequel, Bungie is working with outside studios like High Moon and Vicarious Visions to create and release content faster. We know there are two paid expansions coming, and recently, a leak suggested the first expansion is called The Curse of Osiris and will be out in December. It'll supposedly add a patrol zone on Mercury, a social space, and a storyline centered around Osiris.
Keep checking back with GameSpot in the days and weeks ahead for lots more on Destiny 2.
By Anonymous on Sep 09, 2017 09:30 pm Destiny 2's clan system has evolved tremendously since Destiny 1 and heres why its imperative that you join a clan.
By Anonymous on Sep 09, 2017 09:30 pm After 7 seasons, Cersei has schemed her way into our hearts. Here's a collection of her most heartless moments. Beware of spoilers!
San Francisco Comic-Con was back again this year and was home to some amazing cosplay. Attendees came out dressed as their favorite characters from a wide variety of TV shows, comics, and movies, and we've gathered together a selection of the best for you to peruse in this gallery.
If you'd like to see more cosplay, we also have some recent galleries from PAX West, Gamescom, as well as the big one: San Diego Comic-Con. And to see all our Cosplay galleries, be sure to check our official GameSpot Cosplay page.
The fall TV season is just getting started, and there are a lot of new and returning shows coming to a television screen near you. However, it's almost too much, so what should you invest your time in? There is a lot to choose from, but don't worry, we have you covered.
Over the course of the next couple months, we'll be looking at a selection of new series and seasons and giving you a quick breakdown of what is worth watching and what you should pass on. This week, we're talking about American Horror Story, Total Bellas, You're The Worst, and Bojack Horseman.
American Horror Story: Cult (FX)
While the first episode of American Horror Story: Cult has already aired, the story is still a bit of a mystery. It primarily follows two not-so-average citizens on the opposite sides of the political spectrum: Kai Anderson (Evan Peters) is a right-wing, Trump loving potential sociopath, and Ally Mayfair-Richards (Sarah Paulson) is a left-wing, liberal in the midst of a complete mental breakdown. There's also a whole bunch of clowns in the episode, but we're unsure at this point if they're real or all in Ally's--and her son's--head.
Like most season openers for American Horror Story, the episode is confusing and doesn't give a full-scope view of what's to come. The show merely offers a taste of what it has to offer and keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, guessing what everything means. However, there is some connective tissue between seasons here as Twisty The Clown (John Carroll Lynch) reappears and is just as murderous as he was in Season 4, Freak Show. What I really loved about this opener was the inclusion of clowns, since roaming, evil-looking clowns were actually reported across the country throughout last year, so the creators are playing with two different real-life aspects of American life from 2016. There is a lot of complexity within this first episode that makes me think this season has some legs on it.
Is It Worth Watching?: If you are one of the people with Coulrophobia, then Cult will be terrifying to sit through; however, this should be a great season. The only problem is that AHS has a tendency to lose its momentum at the halfway point of its seasons.
American Horror Story: Cult airs Tuesdays at 10 PM ET on FX. Seasons 1-5 are available to stream on Hulu and Netflix. Season 6 has not been released yet.
Total Bellas (E!)
The Season 2 opener for the WWE reality series--a spinoff of the successful Total Divas--follows Brie Bella's pregnancy, while Nikki Bella and boyfriend John Cena figure out whether or not to temporarily move to Phoenix in order to help Brie out. She wants to get maternity photos taken, and husband Daniel Bryan struggles with his wife's over-involvement with social media. In addition, the Bella brother JJ is struggling with his marriage and is temporarily separated from his wife.
The second season opener for Total Bellas is a quick reminder that not everything that has the WWE stamp on it is for me. While reality television isn't necessarily my cup of tea, Total Divas has been a fun experience for the past couple of seasons, so why shouldn't a spin-off be? Everything that made Total Divas fun and worth watching is gone, except for the one entertaining moment where Daniel Bryan was randomly wearing a mullet wig, pictured above. Instead, Total Bellas focuses more on forced, manufactured drama and John Cena wearing outlandish suits, which people constantly tell him look good (they don't). Everything that draws me to the world of wrestling, including the backstage antics, has been sucked out of this show, leaving behind a typical, bland reality show.
Is It Worth Watching?: This is a hard pass. It's better to wait for the next season of Total Divas to air, if that's your thing.
Total Bellas airs on Wednesdays at 9 PM ET on E!. Season 1 is available for streaming on Hulu.
You're The Worst (FXX)
At the end of Season 3, Jimmy proposed to Gretchen, but the thought of being a part of a family sends Jimmy off the deep end and he gets in his car, leaving Gretchen behind. Season 4's first episode opens with Jimmy living in a trailer park for seniors, his only friend a surly neighbor. The two find comfort in each other as they're both loners and keep to themselves. Three months have passed during this time, and back home, Gretchen has been living with Lindsay, but hasn't left the apartment since Jimmy left. When she finally leaves home, she meets up with an old boyfriend.
The first part of the premiere is not the best representation of the entirety of the series, since the show is about Jimmy and Gretchen's toxic relationship; however, this was still a wonderful, funny, and at times, heartfelt episode, revolving around Jimmy finding himself. In addition, the follow-up to the two-part premiere also gives some depth to Gretchen on her own, dealing with the fallout of Jimmy leaving. What makes this episode work exceptionally well is the sense of realism within Jimmy. He's a fish out of water, dealing with pain, without letting any of it show, something most people can relate to at some point in their lives. Its brutal honesty, along with some great dialogue, make this a fantastic episode.
Is It Worth Watching?: Out of everything I've watched this week, You're The Worst was overall the best. If you've missed out on the series, there's still time to catch up by bingeing it over the weekend.
You're The Worst airs on Wednesdays at 10 PM ET on FXX. Seasons 1-3 are available for streaming on Hulu.
Bojack Horseman (Netflix)
Season 3 left the series at a weird place where Bojack was severely depressed after the death of Sarah Lynn and the titular star of the show disappeared. That's where Season 4 picks up; however, the first episode of the season is right back to being bizarre, comedic, and silly. Mr. Peanutbutter wants to run for office and challenges the governor to a ski race. Only on Bojack Horseman could that be a plot for an episode.
The writing on this show is unbelievably witty and hilarious, with the amount of dumb, yet hilarious wordplay throughout the season opener. Bojack Horseman continues to be one of the funniest shows out there, even when the main character is absent. The first episode of Season 4 plays exceptionally well to '80s nostalgia, with the backbone of the story being the lead up to a skiing competition like so many terrible films from that decade. It's absurd and fun, and you'll find yourself laughing out loud with some of the moments throughout the episode, including Todd's adventure riding a drone.
Is It Worth Watching?: Yes. You'll want to spend the whole weekend bingeing this.
All of Season 4 of Bojack Horseman is currently available now on Netflix, along with Seasons 1-3.
That's it for this week, but make sure to come back next Saturday when we're discussing The Orville, Fear the Walking Dead, The Deuce, The Mindy Project, and South Park.
You just beat Destiny 2. But while you've killed countless enemies and collected a respectable amount of Legendary and Exotic loot, you know that the "real" game has only just begun. In addition to cleaning up all of the adventures, clearing out your weekly quests, and attending strikes spread out across the galaxy, you also have to get ready for the Raid.
Destiny 2 offers a lot of content post-game, but raids are the pinnacle. Highly challenging, and highly rewarding, they also demand a lot of preparation and time. In order to help you maximize your post-game experience in Destiny, we're highlighting some tips in this guide to help you make the most of your post-game farming.
This one should be obvious, but you'll want your power level to be as high as possible before attempting the raid. After the Red War campaign, you should already be close to (if not at) level 20. After you reach that level cap, your power level will continue to go up as you equip better weapons and armor. Your experience bar will continue to rise as well, and you'll earn a Bright Engram each time it gets full.
We're guessing that the power level recommendation for the Raid will be 260, but it could certainly go even higher. It's best to be prepared.
And remember, Unlike Destiny 1, your Power number does not inform the quality of the randomised gear that might drop during your travels. Having better gear your inventory (or even in your vault) is just the same as wearing it as far as the level of gear you'll earn from loot.
Turn in your Tokens
The representative factions for each map in Destiny 2 do more than help push the narrative along, they can also help you nab some sweet rewards. If you've saved all the tokens you've earned from region chests, Lost Sectors, and loot cases, once you hit 20 is the time to turn them in. Each time you max out a faction leaders reputation meter, you earn an Engram that will net you Legendary-level rewards.
Complete Milestones
If you get lost or you're just not sure what to do next, focus on your milestones. You can complete the single-player campaign without doing too many sidequests, and you should try to save these extra-curricular activities for post-game anyway, since you'll get even better rewards.
To check your sidequests, just open up the map and hit L2. Some of the available milestones will overlap with the points outlined ahead, but there are a few unique quests in Milestones as well.
Take your public events to the next level
Public events are a really good way to get a token, glimmer, gear and (if you're lucky) Legendary or Exotic Engrams. And you can make Public Events Heroic, increasing the potential for even more gear drops and Engrams. Public events are easy to find and join. But study the video linked earlier to learn how to trigger the Heroic version. This is one of the fastest ways to increase your power level. Some Heroic public events are probably a bit difficult to solo so, hopefully there are some Guardians in the area to help you out. Otherwise, get some friends and join a Fireteam.
Hold off on turning in your Powerful Gear rewards
Unlike the Engrams that you get as rewards for most quests, Powerful Gear is special. Other Engrams you decrypt are rolled for their power level when they drop, so you can redeem them whenever--normal loot doesn't scale. But Powerful Gear isn't assigned a Power Level until you collect it. Meaning you can let this sit and wait a little bit longer with a payoff that's even better suited to your level.
There are a few ways to earn Powerful Gear: Flashpoints, those weekly bounties that Cayde-6 assigns, are one way. There are also Powerful Rewards from the Crucible for completing Milestones. And if you finish the Nightfall mission, Zavala will offer up Powerful Gear. The higher your number when you collect those rewards, the better.
Get Cayde's help
Buy Cayde's scouting reports. This will give you an ability similar to the Hunter one in Destiny 1, which marks chests in the area you're exploring. They are planet-based, though, so only spend the Glimmer if you know you'll be hanging out in one location for a while. Farming the Nessus in the Exodus Black Area is one of our personal favorite spots. There are a fair amount of chests in the area which will usually give you at least a token, sometimes a legendary engram or a rare drop. Sometimes though the chest will have nothing so be prepared for that.
In addition Cayde sells Treasure maps, which reveal the coordinates of some nice treasure reserves. These chests will have rare items and sometimes Legendary engrams. We haven't found an exotic in them yet, but it's possible!
Farm all the things
Don't forget that there are other things you can farm like Dusklight, Alkane Dust, Phaseglass Needle, and Microphasic Datalattice. These will increase your reputation with the specific planetary reps. It's a nice side thing to keep in mind while you're running around planets. Don't pass these farming deposits by!
Clan up
Join a Clan and reap some sweet benefits. A clan has weekly goals, and if they are completed, they can yield Legendary engrams for your entire group. The levels are based off your own Power Level though, not on the level of your group members.
In addition, leveling up your clan (which happens through normal play) will earn you bonus rewards like increased glimmer and the chance for more Engram drops. It's cool to be a part of a team!
Planetary Daily Challenges
While you're farming a planet make sure to check each planet's daily challenges as completing each task will net you two coins. Some require you to do a Lost Sector in a certain area, kill X number of a certain enemy race, or steal a pike and kill 20 enemies with it. If the game is asking you to do something, you should do it.
Go on Patrol
Make sure to finish Cayde's quest for access to Patrol Missions, which you can find on Earth after finishing the main story campaign. This will unlock the same patrol missions that vanilla Destiny had, but it has nice added benefit of letting you farm in a certain area--you earn one rep token per patrol mission.
Continue the story
Don't ignore the other story mission that have unlocked post-game--those are the quests that will, ultimately, give you free Exotic weapons. Some are soloable and others will require a Fireteam. But hold off completing these until you've finished most of the other items on this list. The missions can garner you some very powerful weapons; we've gotten as high as a 285.
Destiny 2 is out now on Xbox One and PS4. I've played enough to put up a review in progress, but I still have a lot more to play before I can give my final review. Here I'll be detailing my day-by-day activities and impressions as I gear up for the Raid next Wednesday. Check back for impressions on the story, Strikes, PvP, and more, and keep an eye on our Destiny 2 news and guides roundup for everything else.
Editor's note: We've updated this article with a new entry. For previous entries, please scroll down. -- Kallie Plagge, September 8, 2017 3:00 PM PT
Day 3: PvP? Yeah You Know Me
I didn't do a lot of PvP in Destiny 1. I had a few bad games one night and, frustrated, decided that the Crucible just wasn't for me.
I was terrified to enter the Crucible in Destiny 2.
After exactly one game, I realized that I was very, very wrong about PvP. I went in with my trusty Graviton Lance and new, crazy-cool Exotic gauntlets with a SKULL and SPINE running down one arm, but absolute garbage for the rest of my armor… and I actually did very well. I was surprised, mainly, because I switched to my Gunslinger subclass to take advantage of my gauntlets' passive abilities, and I've put no time or upgrade points into it whatsoever.
Level advantages are disabled in the Crucible, which means you can hold your own even at level 1, with a low Power level, against higher-level players. I'll keep messing around in the Crucible to see just how balanced it is (and to get some sweet loot, obviously), but I'm having a ton of fun with it so far.
I'm signing off for the weekend as I dive completely into Destiny 2, but check back Monday for more updates. Clans just launched, so I'll be checking that out along with more Strikes and some general Raid prep. We also have tons of guides and the latest news, including how to get certain Exotics, in our Destiny 2 hub, plus a new weekly Let's Play, Destiny's Children.
Day 2: Ups And (Server) Downs
So, my progress was kind of derailed last night by server issues on PS4. I'd wanted to run some Strikes, but a bunch of us around the GameSpot office were locked out of the game. I spent about an hour intermittently trying to sign in before I gave up.
I thought a lot about what makes Destiny fun, or specifically, I guess, what makes it a game I want to keep playing. I like grinding in games, and I like a feel-good combat feedback loop. A certain kind of repetition is therapeutic for me. I stopped playing the original Destiny because the repetition wasn't balanced by anything else; I didn't really play with other people, and running the same Strike for the hundredth time by myself was a special kind of lonely.
Thankfully, I now have tons of people to play with (when the servers work). That's one of the missing pieces, found. But I think that Destiny 2's core changes--the greater variety in activities, the once-hidden lore now brought to the surface, the increased focus on character and personality--has made playing alone better, too.
I finished the last story mission this morning. Overall, it's a pretty standard save-the-world story with some cheesy moments, but it capitalizes on Destiny's most interesting narrative trait: its lore. I won't spoil anything, but I was satisfied and maybe even a bit emotional about the ending. A little worldbuilding goes a long way.
I've reached max level, 20. I also found a stronger version of the Graviton Lance, my beloved pulse rifle, and am no longer indebted to the annoying NPC Asher. (Sure, there's a lot more "character" to the characters, but some are better than others. My favorite is the deranged AI, Failsafe.) Crossing my fingers that I'll actually get to some Strikes tonight.
Day 1: The Replay Day
My review in progress is based on my experience at a Bungie event a few weeks ago, where I'd played Destiny 2 on a dummy account. My first day with the game at launch--with my own account and character--has mostly just been replaying the story missions and side activities I've already completed. It's… actually kind of nice.
I played the original on Xbox One and switched to PS4 for Destiny 2. I wouldn't call myself a hardcore Destiny 1 player, but I did play through Year One and all the expansions and spent a decent amount of time grinding. Leaving behind my old character wasn't as hard as I'd anticipated, though. I like having the opportunity to start fresh with a game that's already more compelling than its predecessor, one that I can see myself committing to in a more substantial way, without having to worry about catching up to the people who have been playing regularly this entire time. And surprisingly, replaying the story isn't the slog I thought it would be.
Part of that is due to using my own character and knowing that the loot and gear I get is mine to keep. But for the first time in my history with Destiny, I'm also properly invested in the story and characters. The dialogue can be a bit cheesy at times, but the characters are more three-dimensional and have more personality. There's also plenty of lore peppered in thanks to quips from your Ghost and items you can scan in the environment. Because the story missions (and in many cases, the side Adventure missions) give the proper background to contextualize your actions, it feels like you're doing something of substance, rather than running through missions as a means to an end.
I also tried the story and side missions with a Fireteam of myself and one other person, which worked seamlessly--neither of us lagged, and from what we could tell, we were watching the same cutscenes at the same time with no delays.
The coolest thing that came of of co-op, though, was the discovery that dialogue does indeed change if you import a Destiny 1 character rather than making a new one. My friend had imported his character (we're both Hunters), and certain conversations were slightly different between the two of us. Where my Ghost gave me a basic introduction to the Taken, for example, his reminded him of the time they beat Oryx and questioned why the Taken would have returned.
At the end of Day 1, I'm at level 15 and have a pretty sweet exotic pulse rifle courtesy of mad scientist Asher. (It's called the Graviton Lance, and it's a nice first exotic.) I otherwise kind of hate Asher.
Though I've only replayed things I've already done, I'm still excited about Destiny 2. I can't wait to find my next exotic weapon, but I'm also looking forward to completing more Adventure missions and learning more about the world. My next step is to finish the story, reach level 20, and run some Strikes, so check back soon for more impressions.
After an investigation, the FTC has decided not to impose any fines on Martin and Cassel, who have instead agreed to disclose any endorsements going forward. Future breaches of this agreement will lead to a $40,000 fine for every infraction. Notably, the FTC's decision does not require Martin and Cassel to admit any wrong-doing over the pair's promotion of CSGOLotto.
"The goal of the FTC isn't to be a punitive or draconian agency," the regulator told Rolling Stone. "We are here to educate consumers about new markets."
Martin and Cassel's site allows users to gamble weapon skins earned in CS:GO in an attempt to win rarer and hence more valuable skins. These skins have real-world value and can therefore be sold for large sums of money by circumventing Steam, the Valve-owned platform where CS:GO is played. According to a Bloomberg report, as much as $2.3 billion worth of skins was bet in 2015 over a number of websites.
The YouTubers' failure to disclose their interests in CSGOLotto violates YouTube guidelines and has also called into question the authenticity of the videos; it has been suggested the pair's ownership of the site may have allowed them to fix the outcome of bets in order to stage wins and thus encourage viewers to use the website. Their videos showed them reacting with surprise and elation as they won large sums of money.
In addition, the FTC's report states that Martin and Cassell also ran an "influencer program," which paid other YouTubers between $2,500 and $55,000 to promote CSGOLotto while avoiding saying anything negative about the site. The pair will now be required to disclose any such agreements.
Since skins are not a legal currency in themselves, the skin gambling industry has not until now been regulated as tightly as traditional casinos and bookmakers. TmarTn and ProSyndicate's audiences--which together total over 13 million users--include a number of children, leading to the pair's promotion of a gambling site drawing further criticism.
TmarTn defended his promotion of CSGOLotto in a video that he later deleted but has been archived. "It's never been secret," he said. "We've never gone around bragging about it saying, 'Oh yeah we own the site' all over social media. But it's also never been a secret, it's been mentioned in videos before, on livestreams before ... it's never been this big scary, hidden thing that people are making it out to be."
Clans have returned in Destiny 2, but this time around the feature is properly implemented into the game. You now have access to a multitude of tools and features to manage and maintain your Clan. In addition, members of your Clan have the opportunity to unlock special perks, earn end-game rewards, and host solo players seeking out people to play with in end-game activities.
With so much to understand about Clans in Destiny 2, we've compiled a beginner's guide detailing everything you need to know about what they are and how to access them.
Clan Q&A
What Are Clans?
Clans are communities that can be accessed in-game that are created and managed by players. They allow its members to play and progress together, communicate, and build up a community.
What Are the Benefits of Joining a Clan?
You can earn experience, level up, and obtain rewards when other members progress through the main campaign and participate as a group in normal or end-game activities. Progression can be viewed anytime in the Clan Profile in the game and the Destiny Companion via Bungie.net or the mobile app. Keep in mind that there's a weekly cap of 5000 XP per character.
It's also possible to obtain special perks, which are unlocked as your Clan gains experience and reaches certain Clan levels. You can receive perk benefits by obtaining the Clan Banner item from Hawthorne after unlocking the Farm social space and joining a clan. Be mindful that Clan Perks and Levels reset with each new Destiny 2 season.
You even gain Weekly Clan Engrams. However, in order to earn them, at least half of a fireteam attempting the activity must belong to the Clan. Like perks, Weekly Clan Engrams reset with each new Destiny 2 season.
Lastly, you can participate as Clan guides in Guided Games to help solo players through endgame activities
How Do I Join a Clan?
In order to be eligible to request to join a Clan or to receive Clan invites, you need to link your platform account to your Bungie.net profile. Once you've done so, you can use the Destiny Companion to search for Clans to join. Alternatively, a Clan leader can send you a direct invitation.
It's worth noting that you can only belong to one clan per Destiny account. In addition, if you have Destiny accounts on multiple platforms, you can have each account be in the same Clan or in different Clans.
How Do I Create a Clan?
Go to the Clan page in the Destiny Companion and highlight the Create Clan option. During the creation process, you can set the Clan Name, Motto, and Mission Statement. You can even choose your Clan's membership parameters. For example, you set Clan enrollment to Invite Only, or you can make joining completely open to the public. Regardless, only Clan Founders and Clan Admins can accept or deny requests to join the Clan.
Once a Clan is made, you're free to set the Clan Banner, change Clan settings (including the name and motto), shift Clan Founders and Admins, or edit Clan management tasks. Keep in mind that Clans must have a total of at least two members to start earning experience, as well as for the Clan, Clan Roster, and Clan Banner to show up in Destiny 2. Total Clan membership is limited to 100 players.
How Do I Communicate With My Clan?
Clans can communicate in real time using the text chat feature in the Destiny Companion. Also, every Clan has a dedicated private forum that can be used to post messages to their community.
Can I Change Clans?
It's possible to join a new Clan while already a member of a different Clan only if the new Clan you wish to join has an "Approval Required" enrollment. Once your new Clan request is approved, it'll automatically be converted into a pending invitation. This precaution is put in place to prevent a requesting player from being removed from their old Clan without notice. Be wary; changing Clans can impact your Weekly Clan Engrams and Clan Perks.
Can I Leave a Clan?
If you're a basic Clan member, it's possible to leave a Clan. But keep in mind that doing so impacts what Clan Perks and what weekly Clan Engrams you can access.
However, if you're a Clan Founder, you cannot leave or join another Clan until you've re-assigned the Founder role to another member or are the last member of the Clan (in which case leaving deletes the Clan).
The Nintendo Switch version of Rockstar's L.A. Noire will cost $10 more than the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, at least for the physical edition. A physical copy of L.A. Noire for Switch will go for $50, with the PS4 and Xbox One editions offered at $40.
The digital versions of L.A. Noire for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch will go for $40 each. This information was apparently displayed on Rockstar's official website, though it appears the website has been updated since.
So why is L.A. Noire more expensive on Nintendo Switch for a physical version? According to US Gamer, it comes down to the cost of producing Switch cartridges; these are apparently more expensive to produce than discs, thus, the price difference.
We have followed up with Rockstar in an attempt to get more details. We'll report back with any information we receive.
The Switch edition includes the full original game and all previously released expansions. Specific to the Switch version will be gesture-based controls with the Joy-Cons. Also included is HD rumble and new camera angles: wide and over-the-shoulder. Additionally, there will be "contextual touch-screen controls" for when playing in portable mode.
By Anonymous on Sep 09, 2017 07:30 am We compiled all of Destiny 2's story cinematics so you can watch them anywhere! Fair warning, this is literally spoilers.
Returning from the Taken King, the Warlock's third subclass is a powerhouse, and can become a real asset when looking to mow through bunches of enemies at once. Focusing on Arc damage, the Stormcaller is acquired last during the Warlock's adventures across the galaxy, and it has been upgraded since its last outing in Destiny 1.
Essentially turning the Warlock into an all-powerful lighting wizard that will make Raiden and Ramuh stand up and take notice, the Stormcaller is subclass that brings the Warlock to the frontlines, where they'll unleash deadly bolts of chained lightning across the field. Focusing on speed, evasion, and being self-sufficient--the Stormcaller is an effective choice for players wanting to cut loose and unleash their skills.
Here's a quick breakdown of all the skills and traits for the Stormcaller subclass, and for more info on everything related to the Warlock and other classes, check in with our guides below for all things happening with Destiny 2.
By activating the Stormtrance super with L1 + R1 (LB + RB on Xbox One, F on PC), the Warlock will enter a powered up state--levitating off the ground, giving them increased speed--and unleash a powerful torrent of Arc energy in front of them. Similar to the Dawnblade's super, the Stormcaller's special ability turns the Warlock into a powerful Guardian for a short amount of time, and one you would best avoid during PVP. During Strikes and Raids, the Stormcaller can be useful with clearing smaller minions and pinning elite enemies down with their Arc energy.
Passive Buffs:Attunement of Conduction
Focusing on keeping you on the move, while hitting as many foes possible, the Conduction path will introduce chain lighting skills to your melee attacks, keep your Super going for extended periods, and granting your super ability with a special teleport. If staying in Stormtrance is your main focus, then this skill tree is for you.
Passive Buffs:Attunement of the Elements
If you are a Warlock that wishes to support your allies, while still remaining a serious threat for your enemies, the Element tree is something to keep an eye on. Leaning towards buffing the Warlock's class ability skills--granting an increased recharge rate and summoning an Arc soul to guard your allies--and offering an explosion of Arc energy when unleashing the Stormtrance super, the Elements path is most effective when in numbers, and can be an invaluable assets for the fireteam.
Grenades
Pressing L1 (LB on Xbox One and Q on PC) with the Stormcaller subclass enables the Warlock to toss grenades imbued with Arc damage, but also with a few key differences. Here are the three different grenade types you can apply your character.
Pulse Grenade - A grenade that periodically damages enemies inside its explosion radius. While effective on immobilized and slow moving enemies, it can be tough to use on mobile and floating foes.
Arcbolt Bolt - A Grenade that chains bolts of lightning to nearby enemies. Essentially acting as a Tesla Coil, this grenade is incredibly effective when you have a number of enemies bunched together.
Storm Grenade - A grenade that calls down a focused lightning storm. This particular grenade type brings down a single bolt of lighting, which can be devastating to a group of enemies and to a single target, but can be tricky to nail down on a moving target.
Melee
Pressing R1 (RB on Xbox One and C on PC) allows the Warlock to use melee strikes. With the Stormcaller, these melee attacks can be amplified with some rather unique traits.
Chain Lightning - This electrocuting Melee ability hits at extended range and chains lightning from the struck target to nearby enemies. When enemies are grouped up, this can be invaluable melee attack that can hit two birds with one stone.
Rising Storm - This electrocuting melee ability hits at extended range and recharges your Super, grenade, and melee energy. If you want to keep your distance, this skill can be valuable for staying where you are while getting a quick hit in.
Passive Traits
The Stormcaller's passive traits focus on being an asset for their allies, while delivering quick and devastating blows to your multiple foes at once. This subclass is very versatile, and can function well in groups and solo play. Here are the two trees focusing on different Passive Traits can alter your Voidwalker in a number of interesting ways.
Attunement of Conduction
Transcendence - When cast with full grenade and melee energy, Stormtrance lasts longer and fully restores health. If you're into saving your grenades and melee skills, then you'll be rewarded with an extended period of power with the Super, which can be especially useful during tough battles.
Arc Web - Enemies damaged by your grenades chain deadly lightning to nearby enemies. On its own, this modifier is a useful for fighting crowds of enemies, but it can be effective when used with the right grenade type.
Ionic Blink - Activate to teleport during Stormtrance. By clicking-in the camera control stick, this move will allow your Super powered Warlock to move much faster during Stormtrance. The Stormcaller will be able to dart around the field with ease, all while dodging incoming strikes from enemies.
Attunement of the Elements
Landfall - On casting Stormtrance, fire a bolt of lightning into the ground, creating a devastating shockwave under you. If you want to channel the almighty Shazam, then this skill will make simply activating the Super into a powerful attack, which can clear a number of enemies on its own.
Electrostatic Surge - Your Rift charges faster when allies are near. Sometimes it's good to stay with allies, and this will enable you to recharge your class ability much faster.
Arc Soul - Your Rift now grants you or any ally that uses it an Arc Soul to aid in battle. Along with recharging faster, this skill grants you and your friends a friendly Arc drone that offers support in additional Arc damage--which you'll see displayed on screen beside your character.
Class Ability
New to Destiny 2 are class abilities which gives Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans a unique skill to perform in addition to their special grenade and melee abilities. To use them, press and hold the Circle Button (B on Xbox One, V on PC).
For the Warlocks, they're granted Rifts with the ability offer buffs to allies, such as increasing attack power, and restoring health while standing within the spot where the Rift is located.
Healing Rift - Conjure a well of Light that continuously heals those inside it. With the amount of damage you'll taking over the course of your adventure, this is great skill to have when you and your allies to duck behind cover and heal on the quick.
Empowering Rift - Conjure a well of Light that increases weapon damage for those inside it. When you need to do some serious damage in a short amount of time, you can drop this Rift to increase the amount of damage your weapons dish out--this Rift is especially useful you have a boss weakened, and you want to get some strong and fast damage in.
Jumps
Unlike the Titans and Hunters, the Warlock's jumping abilities tend to focus on more graceful, and having accurate control during the initial rise and descent. Gliding is a big part of the Warlock's mobility, which allows them to survey the field and plan ahead during a fight.
Strafe Glide - Jump while airborne to activate Glide and start an airborne drift with strong directional control.
Burst Glide - Jump while airborne to activate Glide and start an airborne drift with a strong initial boost of speed.Balanced Glide: Jump while airborne to activate Glide and start an airborne drift with both moderate speed and directional control.
Users of AMD's graphics cards have a new edition of the Radeon Crimson ReLive software suite to download. Driver version 17.9.1 doesn't make any optimizations to new releases or outright performance improvements, but it does iron out some notable bugs.
The following is the full list of changes and fixed issues in the new driver:
Titanfall 2 may experience a hang or crash on some Radeon GCN1.0 series graphics products.
Radeon ReLive Toolbar and Instant Replay features may experience issues or fail to work when playing Guild Wars 2.
Moonlight Blade may fail to launch on some Radeon Graphics Core Next series products.
After resuming from sleep and playing back video ceontent the system may become unresponsive on Radeon RX Vega series graphics products.
Mouse stuttering may be observed on some Radeon RX graphics products when Radeon WattMan is open and running in the background or other third party GPU information polling apps are running in the background.
Radeon Software Installer may shrink or appear very small when installing on some 4K HDTVs.
Radeon Settings may sometimes experience a hang or crash when viewing the Display tab.
Random corruption may appear in Microsoft desktop productivity applications.
There are lingering issues that AMD is aware of, and according to the release notes, these are the problems still present:
Overwatch may experience a random or intermittent hang on some system configurations.
The drop down option to enable Enhanced Sync may be missing in Radeon Settings on Radeon RX Vega Series Graphics Products.
On a limited number of systems Radeon Software may display an erroneous "1603 Error" after installing Radeon Software. This error will not affect your Radeon Software installation.
Unstable Radeon WattMan profiles may not be restored to default after a system hang. A workaround is to launch Radeon WattMan after reboot and restore settings to default.
GPU Scaling may fail to work on some DirectX 11 applications.
Secondary displays may show corruption or green screen when the display/system enters sleep or hibernate with content playing.
Bezel compensation in mixed mode Eyefinity cannot be applied.
While you won't get better framerates in any games with this update, the previous driver update did make some optimizations. Check out what version 17.8.2 did for AMD graphics cards and make sure your computer is up to date if you're still using older drivers. You can download the latest software on AMD's official website.
A few of the tweaks and fixes to issues improve the performance and stability of AMD's new RX Vega graphics cards. If you want to know how they stack up against other cards, read our reviews of the RX Vega 64 and RX Vega 56.
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