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I really enjoyed Destiny, but I didn’t play it nearly as much as you’d think I would. It has everything I want in a game: engaging gameplay, content that incentivises long term play, and a satisfying (and frustrating, at times) gear grind. The main reason I didn’t play it more than I did, however, was that there was no way for me to play with my partner. There’s very little reason to own two Playstation 4’s, and with no cross-platform servers I was unable to play a game I enjoyed with my favorite person. When I heard the announcement of Destiny 2 on PC, I was extremely excited. It seems from initial reports that this will be no simple port from the console versions. Graphically, it blows the two consoles out of the water and brings true meaning to the phrase “PC Master Race.”

The announcement of Destiny 2 on PC was exciting, but there’s now news that the PC version of the shooter-turned-mmo will arrive later than the console version. This leaves a good portion of the fan base understandably upset, as they’ll have to wait a decent amount of time to be able to play the game on their platform of choice (Let’s just hope the wait isn’t too long). As reported by PCgamer, Destiny 2 director assured fans that a desire for top-notch quality was at the forefront of the decision to delay the PC release:

“We’re not committed to a PC date yet, but at Bungie we’re totally committed to making a PC build as great as we can…Our partnership with Blizzard and being on Battle.net, we want to make sure that this version of the game has the time it needs to bake in the oven so it’s a delicious piece of bread when it comes out.”

The commitment to quality really shows in the initial gameplay reveal of Destiny 2 on PC. The gameplay settings were locked on medium, but the graphics blew the console versions out of the water. There’s no doubt playing the game on max settings will push your rig to its limits, but if you have the hardware, Destiny 2 on PC will deliver.

The game runs with an uncapped framerate at a 4k resolution, and there was a noticeable disparity in fog and view distance when comparing Destiny 2 on PC with the console versions. For those looking for the best graphics possible, it may be worth it to wait for the eventual release on PC. as mentioned above there’s no confirmed release date, but as soon as we know we’ll publish an update with the new information. Are you guys going to buy Destiny 2 for console on release? Or will you be patient and wait for the graphically superior version on PC. Let us know in the comments below!

As Editor here at GeekReply, I'm a big fan of all things Geeky. Most of my contributions to the site are technology related, but I'm also a big fan of video games. My genres of choice include RPGs, MMOs, Grand Strategy, and Simulation. If I'm not chasing after the latest gear on my MMO of choice, I'm here at GeekReply reporting on the latest in Geek culture.

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On May 23, Miasma Chronicles oozes onto the PS5

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We have been keeping an eye on the game Miasma Chronicles from the creators of Mutant Year Zero for a while now. We now know when it will be released, and it will be on May 23, 2023, on the PS5.

Being outnumbered all the time, mastering the art of the ambush will be crucial to surviving, and whatever advantage you can get will be needed. You can view a different, more condensed glimpse of gaming above and below.

How do you feel about the Miasma Chronicles? You played Mutant Year Zero, right?

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Fans of Final Fantasy 16 disagree as new debate over the squeeze gap begins

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Fans of Final Fantasy have been disputing for decades over a variety of topics, such as whether game VIII is the finest or which one contains the best minigames. But something fresh has the community in a tizzy, and this time it’s a 19-second trailer for the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI that’s energizing fans along with the reappearance of certain well-worn and recognizable talking points.

If it weren’t for the fissure that protagonist Clive skillfully navigates in the video, this narrative might have been about Torgal, a great canine companion. That’s right, we have returned to the discussion of the Squeeze Gap, the most heinous error in game design (in the eyes of some fans).

Others pointed out that you can see through the gap that this is an intentional design choice and does not, in fact, hide a loading screen. In the colorful comments section of the aforementioned Tweet, some people complained about the inclusion of yet another Squeeze Gap on current-gen PCs.If you have nothing better to do, follow us down the rabbit hole of quote-retweets.

Sincerity be damned, we don’t really care either way, but it is odd for Square Enix to release an official promo for a highly anticipated game that shows half of a character squirming through a small space.As always, the music is spot on; praise where praise is due. On June 22, Final Fantasy XVI will debut for PlayStation 5.

What do you think of the squeeze gaps generally and the squeezegate incident specifically?

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Sony was named the top video game publisher of 2022 by Metacritic

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In order to decide which publisher published the best games, Metacritic calculates ratings for all the games that were released in the previous calendar year. The website that collects review ratings for all popular media has done the math, and Sony Interactive Entertainment came out on top for 2022.

Yes, Sony’s first-party initiatives from the previous year allowed it to “no issue” claim the top spot on Metacritic’s list.  The 2022 release schedule for the platform holder averaged 85.6 points overall, with all of its PC ports scoring in the website’s “green score” range.

The business did indeed have a successful year in 2017. We had a fantastic trio of original games: God of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Forbidden West, all of which were of very high caliber. But in addition to that, the firm also launched The Last of Us: Part I and a number of PC ports, including God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Uncharted: The Legacy of Thieves Collection, all of which received positive reviews from critics. MLB The Show 22 had the lowest metascore of any Sony game last year, according to Metacritic, but it still earned a respectable 77.

According to Metacritic, these are the top 10 publishers for 2022:

  1. Sony Interactive Entertainment
  2. Paradox Interactive
  3. Activision Blizzard
  4. Focus Entertainment
  5. Take-Two Interactive
  6. Capcom
  7. SEGA
  8. Annapurna Interactive
  9. Humble Games
  10. Devolver Digital

If you’re interested, you can view the complete summary at this link. How do you feel?

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