This week at Bungie, something funny happened on the way to Arc Week.
On Tuesday, the celebration of Arc energy began. A sandbox update refreshed Arc subclasses that launched with Destiny 2. Vendors in the Tower invited you to take the changes for a spin through various bounties. The Lost Cryptarch quest has returned for Guardians looking for a direct path to the Thunderlord, which will be available through April 23. If you solved the mystery of the Lost Cryptarch during Festival of the Lost, you too can visit Old Russia again—and be sure to check around the frozen wastes outside the Wall. You may find a few scannables hidden among the rubble.
Shortly after Update 2.2.1 was released, we identified a few rough spots that needed immediate attention. Earlier today, Hotfix 2.2.1.1 went live, addressing the following issues:
Fixed an issue where Wavesplitter was being rewarded from Xûr on unintended platforms
The weapon will persist in inventory and become available to equip in September 2019
Fixed an issue where players could reacquire pinnacle weapons from vendors at no cost
Pinnacle weapons may once again be acquired from vendors after their respective quests are completed
Fixed an issue where players could have the Sentry perk “Umbral Strike” even when not having the proper amount of Sentry armor equipped
Sentry Armor will now grant the appropriate perks in Gambit Prime
Additionally, we are looking intro Arcstrider Supers and their ability to achieve higher-than-intended damage against bosses when mixing certain perks. Until fixed, you may notice bosses in Gambit or other activities being pummeled into the ground by Hunters and their Arc Staffs. We’ll keep you updated on the status of our investigation.
Spring Is in the Air
The Revelry is almost in bloom. Eva Levante will return to a freshly decorated Tower to celebrate the coming of Spring—and break a few rules in the process. All Guardians in Destiny 2 are invited to visit the Verdant Forest and cause some mayhem during this event.
If you’re in a mood to throw more grenades, punch more enemies, or wield your class abilities more than usual, Eva will offer the Reveler’s Tonic to reduce the cooldown for each. There will be some awesome new rewards to earn, including the Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle, Arbalest. This thing is as mean as it looks.
If you want to get up to speed before the Revelry goes live, make sure to read the full description of the event right here on the Bungie Blog.
The Revelry begins April 16 and lasts through the weekly reset on May 7, 2019.
See You at GuardianCon
Once a year, Guardians invade Florida to attend a legendary event.
You may have heard of it: GuardianCon! Raising millions for charity and serving as a hotbed for community interactions, this is an event you’ll want to attend. We’re sending an away team from Seattle to Orlando, and we’re cooking up some fun ideas for what you can get your hands on if you join us.
Last year, it was an absolute blast to meet so many Guardians from the Destiny community and host the Gambit Invitational. Whether it’s witnessing clan members meeting for the first time, watching the 1v1 Crucible tournament, or just making new friends in the Gambit line, these memories will live for ages to come.
We’re excited for July to come around again, and we hope to see you there. This is our strong recommendation to get your tickets now. We’ll unpack exactly what we have planned for our booth in the weeks to come. Bungie developers will be on site to shake your hand and thank you for being a Guardian. Destiny will be playable. There will be loot.
We’re working on some other fun surprises for the show, and we’ll tell you more about those soon…
Running the Gauntlet
This year marks our sixth anniversary of the Gauntlet Tabletop Fundraiser. On Sunday, May 19, Team Bungie will compete in a tournament against 20 other local gaming studios and tabletop aficionados in order to raise funds for El Centro de la Raza (The Center for People of All Races), a Seattle-based organization that works to build unity across racial and economic sectors and empower the most vulnerable and marginalized populations. Your donations will help them provide after-school programming for low-income middle school students through academic support and social activities. Your donations will also embolden our team with Power Ups that will help us win the tournament! Head to our team’s Donation Page to commit your support on or before May 19!
As always, we have some sweet backer rewards to thank you for your efforts:
$50: Receive the exclusive Gauntlet 2019 emblem*
$100: The prize above, plus a “Programmer Art” caricature of you—we can’t guarantee it’ll be good, but it will be funny!
An email will be sent to donors at the end of the event, no later than Wednesday, May 29, containing a deadline for photo submissions; no photos will be accepted after the deadline has passed
$250: All prizes above, plus a 1-hour gameplay session with Bungie employees
An email will be sent to donors at the end of the event to request your specific time and date availability
We can’t reveal secrets or talk about unannounced content, but we can talk about making games, our day-to-day work, what a career path into games looks like, what we feel the best class is, or even debate favorite snacks
$500: All prizes above, plus lunch at Bungie with the Gauntlet Tournament participants, followed by a tour of Bungie’s public-facing lobby
An email will be sent after the event to provide three dates to choose from throughout the year
Travel and accommodations not included
$1000: All prizes above, plus a full tour of the studio for you and your fireteam, including onsite Destiny gameplay with Bungie employees, motion capture tour, audio tour, and more
An email will be sent after the event to provide three dates to choose from throughout the year
Travel and accommodations not included
Top 50 Donors: Receive a signed PS4 Destiny 2 Collector’s Edition
Ties will be broken by donations received at the earliest date
An email will be sent to donors after the event to collect shipping information
*Note: Exact distribution date to be announced to all donors via email after the fundraiser ends
Page Turner
Today, we’re happy to announce that Cayde’s Six—Part 1 is available at the comics.bungie.net portal for all. Here’s a summary of the story captured in its pages:
“Cayde’s Six—Part 1” sets the stage for a showdown between the notorious Hunter Vanguard and the vile Scorned Barons who eventually orchestrated his demise. This is no eulogy. It is adventure. It is action. It is a reminder that, while a hero may be gone, he will always be remembered through the many stories that carve his legend.
Additionally, the Destiny Comic Collection Volume One is available for pre-order on the Bungie Store. Including all previous Destiny comics, this will also feature Cayde’s Six—Part 2, an exclusive Cayde-6 collectible art print, and a bookmark printed with a “Heroes of the Light” emblem code.
Electricians
If you’ve been on the #Help forum since Update 2.2.1, you may have encountered a member of Destiny Player Support. They’ve been hammering away at known issues and spreading awareness on the status of our investigations. Today, they have more information on general issues that we’re tracking for future hotfixes and a rundown on some trending issues that have been recently fixed with Update 2.2.1.
This is their report.
Season of the Drifter Known Issues
Destiny Player Support is tracking the latest issues reported by players on the #Help forum. Provided below is a brief overview of the latest known issues in Destiny 2: Season of the Drifter.
Lost Cryptarch: We’re investigating an issue where players who have a full Pursuits inventory can claim the Lost Cryptarch Thunderlord quest from Amanda Holliday, but it disappears and can’t be reclaimed. Players should remove a quest from their Pursuits before picking up this quest, or complete the quest with a second character.
Massacre Medals: We’re investigating an issue where this medal isn’t dropping for players in Gambit Prime.
Destiny 2 Update 2.2.1
On Tuesday, April 9, we rolled out Destiny 2 Update 2.2.1 to players. The update introduced new fixes to help resolve issues players reported encountering in the game. Below are a few highlights:
Fixed an issue where the Vow could not be infused above 650
Fixed an issue where Wish-Ender did not highlight targets while user was invisible
Fixed an issue where the Triumph “The Best Offense” was not giving credit for all orbs generated
Power Surge Bounties that have expired or been deleted are now available on the Drifter, though each bounty can still be completed only once per character
Players who sided with the Vanguard on the Allegiance quest can now also bank Motes in normal Gambit to progress on the Prime Research quest step
Additionally, the weekly lockout reset for Invitations of the Nine has been moved to Thursday reset (1700 UTC); players will now have two extra days to complete them before being locked out of a new Invitation the following Friday.
If you experience issues while playing, let us know about it in the #Help Forum.
What? What?! Wow!
Are you a Titan? Do you find yourself giddy with joy when shoulder-charging enemies into oblivion? Is the answer to every problem in your life… your fist? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you may enjoy this week’s winning entry for Movie of the Week.
Movie of the Week: Thunderdome
Honorable Mention: Why don’t you level up?
Honorable Mention: Thrown in 2018, landed in 2019
Honorable Mention: It’s all in your mind
If you’d like a chance at the Lens of Fate emblem, be sure to submit your footage to the Community Creations portal on bungie.net.
Happy Arc Week. I have a laundry list of things to do to celebrate, starting with an Arc Singe Nightfall. As a Gunslinger main, it’ll be interesting to dabble with the Arcstrider paths for a while. I can’t help but try them out after seeing this awesome community creation.
See you next week for Revelry! I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but imagine what this tonic tastes like. Fruity? Bitter? Soapy? Maybe… like bread?!
Experience a new puzzle adventure from the studio behind Fe and Flipping Death. In Ghost Giant, you are the protector of the lonely little boy, Louis. Invisible to everyone but him, you explore his world and use your size to help him and the citizens of Sancourt.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 04-12-2019, 02:42 AM - Forum: Lounge
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See Detective Pikachu And Get A Special Pokemon TCG Card
Warner Bros.' live-action Detective Pikachu movie hits theaters in exactly one month, and those who go see it will be able to take home a little bonus. In a nice throwback to the days of the first Pokemon movies, fans who purchase a ticket to the film will receive a special Detective Pikachu Pokemon TCG promo card.
The card, which you can take a look at below, will be distributed at theaters on opening weekend, and it features Detective Pikachu--voiced in the film by Ryan Reynolds--drinking a cup of his favorite adult beverage, coffee. One of his moves is also a play on his love of caffeine. If you're hoping to get the card, however, you'll need to see the movie early, as The Pokemon Company says it'll only be available while supplies last.
The Detective Pikachu card was announced as part of a new promotional video, which takes the form of a mock screen test showcasing numerous Pokemon that will appear in the movie, including a couple we haven't previously seen, like Purrloin and Torterra. You can watch the new video below.
Like the 3DS game that inspired it, the Detective Pikachu movie is set in Ryme City and follows the story of Tim (Justice Smith), whose famous private detective father has mysteriously gone missing. Tim has the unique ability to understand Pokemon, and he teams up with Pikachu to investigate his father's disappearance.
The Detective Pikachu movie premieres on May 10. It's directed by Rob Letterman (Goosebumps, Captain Underpants) and also stars Kathryn Newton (Blockers), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla, Inception), and Bill Nighy (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows). While you're waiting for its release, be sure to check out our roundup of everything we know about the Detective Pikachu movie.
God Eater 3 Hacks And Slashes Its Way To Switch This July
Bandai Namco has revealed that God Eater 3 will be released on Nintendo Switch. A launch date of 12th July has been confirmed.
Originally launching on PC and PS4 this February, the game is unsurprisingly the third entry in the God Eater series. It’s an action-RPG with hack-and-slash gameplay present throughout; players use ‘God Arc’ weapons – which can be transformed into guns – to hunt and kill huge monsters known as Aragami.
As you can see in the tweet above, the game will let you tackle these terrifying beasts with a friend in co-op multiplayer battles, or with up to eight players when you take the fight online. The end of the trailer also highlights some exclusive costumes which will be given away as a pre-order bonus.
Not a bad announcement, huh? Let us know if you’re excited to play this one on Switch with a comment below.
Witch Thief Sneaks Its 3D Shmup Gameplay Onto Switch Next Week
Witch Thief, an “intense but humorous story-driven 3D shooter”, is blasting its way onto Switch next week, it has been confirmed.
Featuring plenty of 3D bullet hell action, the game sees players heading on a quest to steal an enchanted grimoire, playing as a snarky sorceress exploring five perilous zones. You’ll come up against arena-based ambushes featuring possessed dolls and arcane bosses, and you’ll be able to unlock three more playable and equally feisty witch heroines with different powers and their own personal stories.
A press release for the game mentions a relaxed ‘Chill Mode’, with flexible difficulty settings being available so that players of all skill levels can enjoy the game at their own pace. You can see a full list of features below.
Game features: – Flexible difficulty – from standard limited-life modes with ramped challenges to an innovative “Chill Mode”, where losing a life merely resets to weapon defaults.
– Unique bullet-hell perspective – play in classic 2D Shmup perspective or over the shoulder 3D. Adjust the player camera’s vertical angle on the fly to best deal with the patterns of attack, and use focus control to concentrate both projectile spread and visual perspective.
– Unravel a world of mystery – learn different perspectives on the same story as four different playable witches, each with their own unique abilities.
– Explore five distinctive zones – from spooky forest glades to magnificent cathedral vaults, each with multiple boss battles and ambush arenas.
– Battle a cast of memorable and relentless bosses in epic showdowns – from the castle’s guardian angel to the chuckling bishop!
– Endless Dungeon Mode – explore and overcome the endless dungeon where the walls move and every play-through is different.
Witch Thief launches on Nintendo Switch on 19th April with pricing still to be confirmed.
Do you like the look of this 3D shmup gameplay? Will you be giving it a go next week? Tell us below.
Exporting Rigged Textured and Animated Models From Blender to Godot Tutorial
One of the most requested Godot tutorials I get is to cover how to export models from Blender to Godot and retain textures, animations and more. Therefore I have created exactly that tutorial in both video and text formats, hosted on our sister site devga.me. This tutorial is mostly in Blender, showing how to properly configure textures, an armature and create NLA strips so when exported “it just works” in Godot. This example uses Blender 2.79 and Godot 3.1.
Destiny 2's New Limited-Time Event, The Revelry, Coming Soon
Destiny 2 is getting a new seasonal event--The Revelry, a three-week celebration of Spring. Like the Halloween-themed Festival of the Lost and holiday-themed Dawning, the Revelry will last three weeks, kicking off on April 16 and continuing until May 6. The event will add content and a new Exotic weapon to the game; check out all the new details in the trailer below.
The Revelry grants access to a new version of Mercury's Infinite Forest, called the Verdant Forest. Like Festival of the Lost's Haunted Forest, it adds objective-based fights that you need to clear in order to face off against an onslaught of bosses. Although Verdant Forest can be tackled alone, Bungie advises to fight "with a team."
During the event, you'll also be given a Reveler's Tonic. The tonic can be filled with Reveler's Essence by killing the Verdant Forest's bosses or clearing certain side quests. Once filled, the tonic can be used to reduce the cooldown on grenades, melee attacks, or class abilities. The potency of the tonic can be increased as well, by equipping pieces of The Revelry's new Inaugural Revelry or Vernal Growth armor sets. The effects of these armor pieces and the your tonic will apply in all game modes except for Private Matches during the entirety of The Revelry event.
You will also be able to exchange the Reveler's Essence you collect for limited-time rewards, "including world drops, Enhancement Cores, and ornaments for the Inaugural Revelry helmet." The latter will grow in size by equipping more pieces of the Inaugural Revelry or Vernal Growth armor sets. Essence can also be exchanged for a new Exotic kinetic fusion rifle called Arbalest. Bungie describes the firearm as "the first weapon of its kind," and "does extra damage against enemy shields."
During The Revelry, drop rates for Bright Engrams will be doubled, and players at max level will earn one every time they level up. Limited-time Revelry Engrams will be available as well, the images of which are posted above.
Video: Yet Another Detective Pikachu Trailer Shows New Pokémon In Great Detail
The Detective Pikachu movie will be finding its way to theatres in exactly one month’s time, but that doesn’t mean the constant trickle of footage is showing any sign of stopping.
Yet another trailer has been released, this time directly from Pikachu actor Ryan Reynolds’ personal accounts. You can see several new Pokémon really close up here, with the likes of Venusaur and Magikarp being shown off in a jokey casting video. Expect humour, cuteness, and ‘oooh, that’s weird’ in equal measure.
The end of the trailer also reveals that film attendees will receive an exclusive Detective Pikachu card (while stocks last). You can see it below.
Will you be going to see this? Can we come? Let’s make plans in the comments below.
Play As Gaming’s Weakest Enemy In Slime Tactics, Out On Switch Tomorrow
Flyhigh Works has confirmed that Slime Tactics will be sliding and slithering onto Nintendo Switch tomorrow, 11th April.
The game is a successor to Ambition of the Slimes, an interesting little release which arrived on Switch early last year. It’s a real-time strategy game in which you control and lead the ‘weakest’ units in gaming – the infamous Slimes. Your task is to take these slimes for yourself and turn them into a powerful army.
Flyhigh Works says that Slime Tactics offers real-time strategy battles “with a difference”; the game features various slime types to master, all with their own unique skills and characteristics, and as long as you think strategically you’ll be able to conquer the most deadly of enemies. You’ll find a number of stages to play through and even some boss encounters to discover.
You’ll be able to get your hands on this one tomorrow for $9.99 / €9,99, directly from the Nintendo Switch eShop.
As always, make sure to let us know if you’ll be giving this one a go by dropping a comment below.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 04-11-2019, 12:36 PM - Forum: Windows
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Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass: ‘Monster Hunter: World,’ ‘Prey’ and more
If you read our IRL patch notes on Twitter, you’ll note that it’s Spring and with that, it’s starting to rain and we’re not really a fan of that. Every day we go into a closet, pull out the yellow rain boots we promised our moms we’d use, and bike uphill in the early morning rain to get to the Xbox Game Pass office. These boots by the way…are really squeaky. The lone ray of sunshine in this wet, squeaky situation isthat we have agush of new games to rain down on Xbox Game Pass members. Let’s check them out:
Prey(April 11)
Good morning, Morgan. Prey joins the Xbox Game Pass library tomorrow, taking you from the comfort of your home to the treacherous depths of space. As Morgan Yu, you’ll have to use your wits, weapons, and strange powers to fight the alien threat that has overtaken the Talos I space station. Explore the station, upgrade your skills and abilities, and uncover the secrets of Talos I and the dangers within.
The Golf Club 2(April 11)
Play a dynamic single and multi-player experience with unlimited possibilities. Take a swing on new, lush golf courses or create your very own! Intuitive and realistic swing mechanics, infinite hours of gameplay, the opportunity to become a pro, and prestigious Club Societies are in store for you in this definitive golfing experience!
Monster Hunter: World(April 18)
Enter a living, breathing ecosystem where players become hunters who seek and slay ferocious beasts in heart-pounding battles that unfold across the vast, ever-changing terrain. You are a hunter of the Fifth Fleet, tasked with investigating the mysterious behaviors of the Elder Dragons out in the new world. As a hunter, you must use your cunning and skill to track and maneuver targets throughout intense, evolving battles. Venture solo on quests or partner with up to three other hunters online for cooperative play.
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier(April 18)
Play as Javier Garcia, disgraced former baseball star now fighting to protect those he loves in a world plagued by the undead. As humanity is pushed to a breaking point, Javier finds his fate bound to a young survivor called Clementine. Thrown into conflict with the ruthless New Frontier, they must rely on each other to survive and find the family they’ve lost. Make choices that shape the fate of those around you, engage in thrilling action scenes, and explore beautiful comic book styled environments from “The Walking Dead.”
Life is Strange 2: Episode 2(April 24)
“Run. From. Danger.” Brothers Sean and Daniel face another dangerous road during the heart of winter. As Sean continues to train Daniel’s growing telekinetic power, they’re faced with an unexpected road bump – Daniel’s gotten sick and isn’t getting any better. Still far from their destination of Mexico, the brothers have found shelter in snowy northern Oregon. Will this be the solace that finally keeps them safe? Sean’s key rule: “Hide your power” has worked for them up until now, but what happens if they’re turned over to the police?
Resident Evil5(April 25)
The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained, but a new, more dangerous threat has emerged — somewhere in Africa, innocent villagers are transforming into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Featuring online co-op, players can experience this Resident Evil classic as either Chris Redfield or his new partner Sheva Alomar, as the duo must work together to investigate and stop whatever is causing the disturbing turn of events.
Look at those games! That makes the whole “biking uphill in the rain” thing a lot more worth it. We’re not sure how to make the games stop, so if you want to stay updated be sure follow us on Instagram and Twitter. We might throw a meme in there too. There’s also the Xbox Game Pass mobile app, which has fewermemes, but comes with real game notificationsand helps you remote install to your home console. That way your games are ready to play when you are, and instead of rushing home from work to install a game, you’re rushing home from work to play a game. So much better.
Now if you’ll excuse us, we need a coffee to warm us up while we drip dry. *squeak* *squeak* *squeak* *squeak*
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