Gaming
Fans Call Destiny Red Bull DLC a Slap in the Face
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 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.
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.
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.
Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.
Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.
What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.
In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.
According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.
In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!
Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
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