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Fans Call Destiny Red Bull DLC a Slap in the Face

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Today’s Announcement of Destiny DLC on special cans of Red Bull has only added fuel to fans anger

It was only a few short days ago that Bungie lit fans anger during an interview with The Taken King expansion creative director Luke Smith at Eurogamer. During the interview Smith defended the price and exclusive content of the expansions legendary edition saying “if you saw it you would throw money at the screen” Alienating Destiny’s most loyal players, today they made the problem worse in fans eyes with the announcement of a deal with Red Bull.

Bungie & Activision announced in a press release they’ve made a special deal with Red Bull to release an exclusive “never-before-seen, multi-stage mission in [upcoming expansion] The Taken King that will test the speed and strategic abilities of Destiny players in new ways.” Those specially marked cans will also include a code for XP booster that lasts 30 minutes. They added that the content will remain a Red Bull exclusive from September 18 to December 31.

Basically Activision and Bungie are telling their loyal fans to get all of the content in the upcoming Taken King expansion they will have to pay $80 for the Legendary edition and $4 for a taurine filled energy drink. All so they can get a hold of content to fill in a game that has felt empty since it first released.

Destiny Red Bull DLC makes fans angrier than ever

Destiny players have been itching for more to do so the game wouldn’t feel like an empty shell and now pieces of what they asked for are being spread out all over. It makes it worse when that content is being shoved onto an energy drink of all things. That’s worse than DLC, its forcing players to buy something they may not even want to get content in a game that launched with almost none.

If locking content on an energy drink can wasn’t bad enough for fans, a flier has started circulating that was supposedly handed out to company employees. You can see the flier below, but an important quote to take away from it is: “Destiny consumers are used to paying a premium for downloadable content similar to this quest” We can’t be sure the flier is real but either way it does drive home the way Bungie seems to feel about their fans.

Destiny Red Bull DLC makes fans angrier than ever

The Red Bull deal and the Luke Smith interview drive home gamers feelings that Bungie sees them as a way to make money not as fans. Bungie needs to rethink how they interact with their fans or risk lose them forever.

Just like most other people are here, Ryan is very passionate about gaming and technology. When he's not writing about video games, you'll likely find him talking about the latest gadgets.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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