This Week at Bungie – 11/16/2017

[Editor’s Note: Cozmo, your friendly neighborhood Community Manager, has taken a temporary leave of absence to begin work on a new passion project. Everyone at Bungie wishes him and his family all the best! Until his triumphant return, dmg04 will be lending a hand as Acting Community Manager. To let you know who you’re dealing with, we have released a series of #dmgfacts. The following is the first weekly blog update authored by a player who has been reading them for over 13 years. You have the comm, Dylan…]

This week at Bungie, we unmasked Osiris.

Curse of Osiris is the new story we’re telling in the world of Destiny 2. During our first stream, we introduced new characters and took a tour of some of the new spaces you’ll explore as you encounter them. We also squared off against a new vision of the Vex.

If you missed it, here’s the recap.

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Next week, we’re back with a live fire exercise to show off some of the new activities you’ll tackle on this new adventure, including the biggest public event we’ve ever delivered in Destiny and a shooting tour of the Infinite Forest.

The final stream will be all about the gear you’ll earn, including some details on new ways to earn it.

Stay tuned for more.

Defeating Dead Orbit

Tuesday morning brought a surprise to some members of the community, especially those who had assumed that Dead Orbit would continue to dominate the Faction Rallies. Reward package totals for each faction have now been tallied across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The result: New Monarchy has claimed victory.

 

Players who pledged their loyalty to New Monarchy may acquire the Honor’s Edge for 1,000 Glimmer. Those who pledged to Dead Orbit or Future War Cult will have the opportunity to obtain the same item for 50,000 Glimmer. No matter your allegiance, you have until 1 AM PST on November 21 to add this item to your arsenal.

There’s no need to weep over these results. Faction Rallies will return in Season 2. Changes are being made in response to player feedback and you’ll also discover new rewards you can earn. Will Dead Orbit reclaim the throne? Or will Future War Cult rise to the top? We can’t wait to find out.

Earn your Iron

 

Begins: November 21, 1 AM PST

Ends: November 28, 1 AM PST

The game is Clash.

While this will be the second round for console players, PC Guardians are invited to their first Iron Banner event. To compete, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Complete the Destiny 2 campaign – the only way to reach the Tower
• Visit Lord Saladin in the Tower to begin the Iron Banner Quest
• Launch into the Iron Banner playlist

Iron Banner rewards may be earned through reputation tokens turned in to Lord Saladin. Challenges will be offered each day for additional token rewards, along with Milestones to track progress.

This Iron Banner is your last chance to earn the Season 1 Iron Banner Emblem, Shades of Radegast, granted when completing the Seasonal Milestone:

Iron Banner will return in Season 2 with new rewards and new ways to earn them.

What’s Up, DOC?

 

While I normally write the content you find in this portion of the article, Destiny Player Support is a team. Each of us are dedicated to assisting players that encounter issues when attempting to play Destiny or Destiny 2. We monitor the forums for reports of issues and provide troubleshooting steps to impacted players. Best of all, we have the chance to aid the development team as they investigate solutions.

This is our report.

As a final note, help.bungie.net has recently received an upgrade. Working with the Bungie.net team, search functionality has been improved to help players get to the content they’re looking for faster. If you encounter issues finding articles or guides, post a report to the #Help forum detailing your experience.

Reel Time

 

Even with Cozmo out of the office, Movie of the Week lives on. For those new to the ritual, we watch player-created videos that are submitted to the Community Creations page. Those that entertain us the most earn a spot in our hearts, and a sweet emblem in the game. Emblem grants may experience a slight delay before they appear in your vault. I’m a bit new to all this!

Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show:

Movie of the Week: -SNIPER-

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Honorable Mention: Beyond Light

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Honorable Mention: Entering a Public Event with Style

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Winners: Stay tuned to @A_dmg04 on Twitter; I’ll blast a message when the goods have been delivered.

With that said, we come to a close. It’s a pleasure to write this up for you all. I can say without a doubt, it’s something I’ve wanted to do since joining Bungie.net as a community member in 2004. I have to admit, though, I sure miss Cozmo. Send him and his family some love this holiday season, as he’s added a third member to his fireteam.

As mentioned last week, there will be double XP to earn through the Clarion Calls event starting tomorrow, November 17, at 10 AM PST. Join a clan, now or during the event, to earn double XP towards Season 1 Bright Engrams by completing activities with members of your clan. Next week, we’ll host the second stream in our series about Curse of Osiris to reveal new activities on Mercury, and beyond.

Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you next time.

Cheers,

-dmg04

From Other Suns



It was supposed to be a simple job. Test an experimental folding drive to travel beyond the fringes of explored space. Return safely for a big payout, and retire on small colony to never be heard from again. Things don?t always work out as planned. On the return trip, something followed you back. Something ancient. Now it?s a race to make it back to Earth before the ancient alien threat wipes out everything in its way - including you. To make matters worse, it won?t be an easy journey back to Earth. There's danger at every jump on this side of the galaxy. Ruthless pirates, lethal robots, and deadly aliens all stand in your way. You and your friends will tour the sector, upgrading your ship, stockpiling weapons, and fighting for your lives.

Publisher: Gunfire Games

Release Date: Nov 14, 2017

Need for Speed Payback



Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, players drive as three distinct characters reunited by a quest for vengeance against The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city?s casinos, criminals and cops. They take on a variety of challenges and events as Tyler, the Racer; Mac, the Showman; and Jess, the Wheelman to earn the respect of the underground. Featuring the deepest customization from the series, players can truly craft a personalized and unique ride, or spend hours finding and tuning an abandoned derelict into a supercar. They can then push their cars to the limit and raise the stakes by betting on their own performance, where they can either multiply their winnings or risk losing it all. [Electronic Arts]

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Release Date: Nov 10, 2017

Pokemon Ultra Sun



A new light shines on the Alola region.

Take on the role of a Pokemon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokemon. With new story additions and features this earns Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon the name "Ultra!" Another adventure is about to begin.

New Pokemon forms have been discovered in the Aloha region in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon! These forms are reminiscent of the Legendary Pokemon Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma, first revealed in Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Head out on an epic journey as you solve the mystery behind these fascinating Pokemon! In this expanded adventure, get ready to explore more of the Alola region, catch more amazing Pokemon, and battle more formidable foes in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon!

Publisher: Nintendo

Release Date: Nov 17, 2017

Nightmare Boy



This story takes place in Donorok, in the state of Noctum. After the King of Noctum, Aster, disappears, chaos rules over the world. The relationships between Monsters, Mongos and Dreamers are completely unstable, and Donorok - the land so heavily affected by the chaos - slowly absorbs terrain from the surrounding regions.

Publisher: Badland Games

Release Date: Oct 25, 2017

Star Wars Battlefront II



Star Wars Battlefront II allows players to experience the untold story of an Imperial elite special forces soldier in an all-new single player campaign. In epic multiplayer battles, players pilot a First Order TIE fighter through intense dogfights in space, and play as ground troopers or iconic heroes and villains, such as Yoda and Darth Maul, across all three Star Wars eras. Featuring new characters created by Motive in close partnership with the story group at Lucasfilm, the Star Wars Battlefront II single player campaign delivers a new story to the Star Wars universe. Taking place in the 30 years between the destruction of Death Star II and through the rise of the First Order, the single player story introduces Iden Versio, the leader of Inferno Squad, an elite special forces unit of the Galactic Empire, who are equally lethal on the ground and in space. In addition to Iden, players also encounter and play as other iconic Star Wars heroes and villains like Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren during the campaign. [Electronic Arts]

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Release Date: Nov 17, 2017

Tokyo Tattoo Girls



Enter the world of Tokyo Tattoo Girls, where you will select a companion girl and battle the Syndicate by conquering the 23 Wards of Tokyo. Power up your companion with gorgeous Japanese tattoos and unleash her true power.

Publisher: NIS America

Release Date: Nov 14, 2017

Midweek Madness – Offworld Trading Company, 50% Off

Now Available on Steam – Killing Floor: Incursion

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 13 – 19

This past week we saw the release of some great games on Xbox One, like the console exclusive Super Lucky’s Tale, the arcade racer Need for Speed Payback, and the (true) fantasy football experience of Mutant Football League entering Xbox Game Preview. Now for this week on Xbox, we’ll see the arrival of the life-sim classic The Sims 4, the return of the gritty noir classic L.A. Noire, and travel to a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Battlefront II. Learn more about these games and more below and come back every week to find out what’s Next Week on Xbox!

Games

November 14, 2017

In a city torn apart by violence and crime, use your elite combat motorcycle skills to position yourself as the new authority figure to restore order to your city. Explore an open world across 40 story-based missions featuring heavy melee combat and motorcycle races.

Games

November 14, 2017

Join your favorite superheroes and supervillains from different eras and realities as they go head-to-head with the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror in the all-new, original adventure. Play as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, and dozens of other heroes and villains across the time-tossed city of Chronopolis.

Games

November 14, 2017

Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max once again have their cross-country road trip in the Rust Bucket cut short by super villains and their evil, world-threatening plans. As Ben Tennyson, it’s up to you to save the world by taking on some of Ben’s most infamous enemies, including Zombozo, Queen Bee, and the Weatherheads.

Games

November 14, 2017

Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective is thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. L.A. Noire blends the breathtaking action of chases and shootouts with true detective work for an unprecedented interactive experience.

Games

November 14, 2017

Equal parts amorphous blob of paint, struggling artist, revolutionary and juvenile delinquent, de Blob’s goal is to replace the drab, lifeless gray coloring that the I.N.K.T. Corporation has imposed on Chroma City and its inhabitants, the Raydians, with a range of vibrant life-giving colors, all the while avoiding and battling the gray-clad forces of the Inkies.

Games

November 16, 2017

Bringing the fast-paced action, big hits and skill that you see in the greatest cricket competition on Earth, Ashes Cricket presents official photorealistic likenesses for all the Australian and English men’s and women’s teams with Big Ant’s detailed and refined cricket engine.

Games

November 17, 2017

Express your creativity as you customize your Sims’ distinct appearances and unique personalities. Choose their fashions, select their hairstyles, and give them life aspirations. Build your Sims homes, developer their relationships, pursue new careers, and shape the rich and entertaining moments of their lives.

Games

November 17, 2017

You Toy is a 3D, first-person escape game with horror elements involving creepy toys, challenging puzzles, and mysterious story. After awaking from a dream and discovering that you’re trapped in a place thought to have vanished, the mystery and conspiracy will lure you into a strange reality.

Games

November 17, 2017

Explore meticulously-crafted worlds in a single-player story mode in this action adventure game featuring multiple environments, from shallow rivers  to coral reefs to the open sea all with epic bosses and challenging levels.

Games

November 17, 2017

Embark on an all-new Battlefront experience from the bestselling Star Wars game franchise of all time. Become the hero and play as a fearless trooper, pilot a legendary starfighter, fight as your favorite iconic Star Wars character or forge a new path as an elite special forces soldier through an emotionally gripping new single-player story.