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News Destiny Will Keep Your PS4 Occupied for Months, Despite Limited Locations
Guardians of the galaxy
To say that Destiny’s beta has been a success would be an understatement – after all, we’ve talked about little else for the past two weeks. However, while much of that discussion has been overwhelmingly positive, developer Bungie has had to move to reassure fans that there’ll be plenty of content in the impending...
Feature The PS4 Destiny Diaries - Day Seven: One Last Beta Adventure on the Moon
We'll meet again
What a wild ride the Destiny beta has been. For a long time, Bungie's latest was the 'next big thing' that we knew next to nothing about; a couple of E3 appearances, some concept art here and there, and a single slice of gameplay footage to gawk at – it was only these things that gave us the slightest hint of what the game...
News A New Story Mission Is Taking You to the Moon in the Destiny Beta Tomorrow
We would never have guessed
Tomorrow marks the last full day of the Destiny beta, and what a huge success it appears to have been. Writing on its official blog, developer Bungie has confirmed that you'll be heading to the Moon, as the mission that's been sitting on our map screens since the beta began will be unlocked. Unfortunately, the new...
Feature The PS4 Destiny Diaries - Day Six: Tackling the Strike's Co-Op Difficulty Spike
Got your back
All the way back in the hazy days of the Destiny alpha, complaints about the download's co-op based Strike mission were rife. Many argued that it was too hard compared to the other co-op activities, while others simply put forward the opinion that the big boss enemies of this hectic challenge were far too beefy, and that their total...
News How Do You Get in the Destiny Beta on PS4? You Don't Need a Pre-Order Anymore
Everyone's invited
Even if you haven’t spent the past week or so playing the Destiny beta, there’s a good chance that you’re probably a little sick of hearing about it. That’s because we’ve been overloading you with diaries, images, and stories from the frontline for the past seven days – and there are still plenty more to come. Still,...
Feature The PS4 Destiny Diaries - Day Five: Wasting Inordinate Amounts of Time at the Tower
The good life
When you really stop and think about it, Destiny's hub location dubbed the Tower is a beautiful thing. In a game where essentially all you do is shoot things in the head, the Tower provides a resting place where you can enjoy some downtime between stints of slaughter. You can introduce yourself to other players, buy new equipment, read...
Feature The PS4 Destiny Diaries - Day Four: Loot, Glorious Loot
Max the satisfaction
If you've been playing the Destiny beta non-stop for the past four days, then you probably won't know what to do with yourself now that it's taking a two day break for maintenance purposes. It's a good thing, then, that I'm writing these diaries the day after events have taken place, which hopefully means that those withdrawal...
Feature The PS4 Destiny Diaries - Day Three: The Crucible Presents Push Square vs. The World
We honestly weren't that bad
If there's anything that a modern game needs, it's a competitive multiplayer mode that's usually shoehorned into a single player title and treated like a second class component. Fortunately, Bungie is somewhat adept at crafting a solid online shooter, and it's clear that the studio's experience bleeds into Destiny's...
Feature What Does Your Guardian Look Like in PS4's Destiny Beta?
Show your space face
The sun is shining, the weather is good – and we’ve certainly spent the past few days moving our dancing feet. Of course, we haven’t been out jamming the night away in some real world club; instead, we’ve been pulling shapes in Destiny’s social hub the Tower. Alright, maybe that’s not what our friends had in mind...
Feature The PS4 Destiny Diaries - Day Two: The Exploration of Old Russia
And not a stereotype in sight
For many, Destiny's biggest draw is its promise that you can explore huge, open areas with your buddies – or even complete strangers – as you scavenge the land for some lovely new loot. And I must admit, this is also the much hyped shooter's key component for me, as well. While I'm fairly confident that the story...
News You'll Be Going to Mars in the Destiny Beta on PS4 and PS3 This Weekend
We come in peace
So, are we all enjoying the Destiny beta? We sure hope so, because Bungie has a bit of a surprise for you this weekend as it opens up two multiplayer maps for a limited time. Together with the Rusted Lands arena that featured in the sci-fi shooter's alpha, you'll also be able to journey to everyone's favourite red planet, Mars,...
Feature The PS4 Destiny Diaries - Day One: Why Wouldn't You Want to Be a Robot?
Harder, better, faster, stronger
In the back of our minds, we all knew that it would happen. It always does. Once again, we felt the PlayStation Network creak under the weight of thousands of users trying to access the digital store and download the Destiny Beta at roughly the same time. Even Bungie's website felt the crushing demand of eager gamers...
News So, Does Destiny Look Any Good on the PS3?
Judge for yourself
While the PlayStation 3 may command a much larger install base than the PlayStation 4, there’s no doubt that gaming mindshare has switched to Sony’s next-gen machine. As such, it’s pretty easy to forget that Destiny is even releasing on the Japanese giant’s age-old hardware in the first place – let alone that you can...
Guide How to Get into the Destiny Beta on PS4
It's not as hard as you think
So, interested in Destiny, are you? At this point, we suppose the better question is: who isn't interested? The game's alpha sent the PlayStation community into an uproar, and it's safe to say that we were thoroughly impressed, too. Chances are, if you're hyped for Bungie's upcoming sci-fi epic, you'll already know how...
News Not Excited for Destiny's PS4 Beta? This Trailer May Change Your Mind
Get hype
There's nothing quite like raising your hype levels on a sunny summer afternoon. Destiny's beta opens its doors to the public in just ten days, and to get you in the mood, developer Bungie has released this bass-blasting trailer. If you enjoyed the game's alpha, you'll probably be eagerly awaiting this next glimpse of Activision's latest...
News Bungie Blows a Hole in Destiny's Out of This World Production Budget
Billion dollar mystery
How much has upcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 shooter Destiny cost to make? We’re still no closer to knowing the truth, as Bungie has shot down reports claiming that the company has splashed out $500 million in order to produce the sci-fi loot-a-thon. That would make it the most expensive game ever made, but it...
News Here's Every Trophy You'll Be Able to Earn in Upcoming PS4 Shooter Destiny
Spoilers, probably
We all play games for different reasons. Some of us like to get lost in grand and intricate stories, while others are much more interested in rock-solid gameplay. Perhaps the most peculiar breed of gamer, though, is the one that plays purely for the trophies. If you fall into this latter category, we're pleased to share with you...
News Don't Worry, Bungie Thinks Destiny Will Enjoy a Smooth Launch Despite Huge Amounts of Players
Easier said than done
After taking part in Destiny's recent Alpha, we were happy to report that we found the experience completely hassle free. We spent over 25 hours in Bungie's newly created world, and we didn't come across a single connection problem, big or small. It provided a promising glimpse of the full release, but as we all know too well,...
News Activision Confirms Timed PlayStation-Exclusive Destiny Content, Then Retracts Statement
Going round in circles
Remember when we told you there were rumours that the PlayStation-exclusive content for Bungie's Destiny was only going to be around until "Fall 2015"? Well it looks like publisher Activision can't officially make up its mind on the matter, as it has confirmed this report with Eu
News 196,999,314 Things Were Killed in Destiny's PS4 Exclusive Alpha
They never learn
We certainly had a lot of fun with Destiny's PlayStation 4 Alpha, but there's no getting around the fact that we, as Guardians, have contributed heavily to the extinction of creepy aliens. If they weren't trying to blow our heads off, we would be a little more sympathetic, but as it stands, the total death tally of just under 197...
Rumour Destiny's Extra PS4 and PS3 Content Will Only Be Exclusive Till Next Year
Jumping jive
Timed exclusive content is a lot like the lottery: it's a constant source of bitterness, until you're on the receiving end. So, it's with great care that we report on recent rumours that the promised extra features on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 for hotly anticipated shooter Destiny will only be exclusive until next year. According...
Video Didn't Get in Destiny's PS4 Exclusive Alpha? Let Us Take You on a Tour
We explore Bungie's brave new world
Productivity has plummeted to an all-time low here at Push Square towers, as we recuperate from the excitement of E3 2014 by jabbering about upcoming PlayStation 4 escapade Destiny’s recent Alpha test. Some of us have even taken to creating custom armour sets based on the ones from the game, allowing us to...
News Bungie's Destiny Will Be Fulfilled Exclusively on PS4 and PS3 in Japan
Sony to publish shooter overseas
Between unexpected Alpha tests and exclusive content, Sony doesn’t want you to play Bungie’s multiformat first-person shooter Destiny on any platform other than PlayStation. However, the consumers in Japan won’t have a choice, as the intergalactic escapade will deploy as an exclusive for the Pla
Poll Did Destiny's PS4 Exclusive Alpha Have You Dancing with Joy?
Destined for greatness
We originally had this little feature lined up with our First Impressions, but Bungie had to go and extend the Alpha testing period, didn't it? Nevertheless, Destiny's surprise first look is sadly over now, and it's time to tell us what you thought about it. If you've read our aforementioned preview, then you'll already know...
News Planning to Buy Destiny on PS4? You'll Get These Exclusive Extras for Your Troubles
Sweeten the deal
It’s taken what feels like an absolute eternity, but Destiny finally has the hype that it needs to make back that $500 million Activision production and marketing budget. The title’s presence at last week’s E3 2014 certainly helped, but it’s the first-person shooter’s recent Alpha test that has propelled anticipation...
News The Exclusive PS4 Destiny Alpha Will Keep You Busy for a Little While Longer
Beta hurry up
One of the more exciting announcements at this year's E3 was that PlayStation 4 users would be given access to an exclusive Alpha for incoming shooter Destiny. Indeed, a few of our very own intrepid staff writers have been stalking the planes of the tantalising test. Originally, the alpha was planned to end at 08:00AM BST this morning,...
E3 2014 Destiny Will Be PS4's Biggest System Seller This Year, Says Sony
Place your bets
If platform holder Sony was sitting around a roulette wheel, it would have placed all of its chips on Activision’s first-person shooter Destiny. The manufacturer has been promoting Bungie’s ambitious escapade as if it were an exclusive, and the company expects the title – alongside the likes of The Last of Us: Remastered, Call...
E3 2014 This 7 Minute Destiny Trailer Tells You Everything You Need to Know
Pick of destiny
Ever since its original reveal, it feels like developer Bungie has struggled to really describe Destiny. It's part FPS and part RPG, but you'll still find people all around the web with unanswered questions. With a PlayStation 4 alpha test running over the weekend and the title's beta launching next mon
E3 2014 Want to Sign Up for Destiny's Exclusive PS4 Alpha Test? Here's How
Gotta go fast
You may have missed it, but during Sony's E3 2014 press conference, a sneak peek at Destiny was offered to anyone with a PlayStation 4 and a PlayStation Network ID. Named the Destiny Alpha Test, you can sign up for this early glimpse of Bungie's upcoming epic right now. However, it's not as easy as it sounds. Not everyone who signs up...
E3 2014 A New Destiny Story Trailer, White PS4 Bundle, and a Summer Beta
Three in one
We would fittingly argue that the PlayStation 4 is where you'll find the best place to play Bungie's planet-spanning adventure game Destiny, and Sony is helping us prove our point even further since it has kicked off its E3 2014 conference with an assortment of PS4-related goodness. Destiny has gotten yet another substantial trailer to...
News PS4 Shooter Destiny Appears to Support Sony's New Pre-Load Feature
Written in the stars
We’ve been waiting over a decade for Halo developer Bungie to plot its return to PlayStation platforms, so we can understand your impatience when it comes to upcoming first-person shooter Destiny. Fortunately, it looks like the game will be one of the first releases to take advantage of Sony’s new PlayStation 4 pre-load...
News This PS4 Trailer for Destiny Shows Off Some Seriously Slick Shooting
Combat evolved
Destiny may still be months away, but that hasn't stopped developer Bungie from stoking the hype machine by releasing a brand spanking new trailer. While there's nothing really PlayStation 4 specific here, it does give us some nice new footage to ogle. The clip itself features some astoundingly pretty graphics, astoundingly epic...
News How Much Money Is Being Spent on PS4 Shooter Destiny?
So much it's scary
Bungie better pray to the gaming gods that first-person shooter Destiny generates a more favourable reaction than its recent seven minute gameplay trailer, because publisher Activision is investing – wait for this – $500 million into ensuring that the property is a success. That’s more money than company gaffer Bobby Kotick...
News Bungie Denies PS4 Favouritism as Xbox One Owners Revolt
A halo on its head
While it’s all merely fanboy posturing at the end of the day, PlayStation owners will be familiar with the feeling of betrayal. Sony associated franchises such as Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid popped up at numerous Microsoft press conferences during the PlayStation 3 era, cruelly emphasising the end of a number of...
News Pre-Order PS4 Shooter Destiny for an Upgraded Red Sparrow
Crimson carnage
Bungie shined the spotlight on PlayStation 4 shooter Destiny yesterday, and that means that it’s time for the pre-release talk to turn to pre-order bonuses. If you snap up the ambitious excursion from GAME in the UK or GameStop in North America, you’ll unlock exclusive access to the upgraded Red Sparrow vehicle, which looks like...
News Bungie's PS4 Shooter Destiny Scores a Nifty New Website
A place in cyberspace
Bungie’s upcoming sci-fi shooter Destiny is mere months away at this point. While the developer has promised that the first-person shooter will be preceded by a beta, we’re just over four months away from the mega brand making a crash collision with store shelves. And in preparation for that inevitably monumental event,...
News Destiny Composer Marty O'Donnell Fired 'Without Cause' from Bungie
Never forget
Nearly every gamer recognises the work of musician Marty O'Donnell. He's worked with Bungie on every Halo game since the groundbreaking Combat Evolved, and even we can appreciate the epic scores that he composed for that series. That's one of the reasons why we're more than excited for the studio's latest game Destiny, which is set to...
News Your PS4's Destiny Will Be Fulfilled with a Collector's Edition
Details incoming
You may want to make some room in your overpopulated display cabinet, as Bungie appears to be days away from announcing Destiny’s inevitable collector’s edition. Asked on its official blog whether the upcoming first-person shooter would receive a premium package, a company spokesperson encouraged fans to “ask again next...
News PS4 Shooter Destiny Flies You to Mars in New Screenshots
Like a David Bowie jam
Contrary to popular belief, Mars isn’t just a red rock populated by little more than swirling dust – it’s actually the home to a bunch of intergalactic space battles, as evidenced by these brand new Destiny screenshots. Deployed earlier today in order to accompany this week’s much smaller set, the images focus on the...
News Tantalising New Destiny Screenshots Drop from the Sky
Stargazer
Just when we felt that Destiny's allure was slowly starting to fade due to a lack of new information, Bungie has swooped in to save the day with some wonderful new screenshots. It's safe to say that we're absolutely loving the character designs – and the firearms don't look too bad either. Still, we're positively gasping for a new...
E3 2013 Bungie Give Us Our First Glimpse of Destiny on PS4
Together we're stronger
The last game shown at Sony's E3 2013 keynote, Destiny was demonstrated live on stage by Bungie, and is on course for a PlayStation 4 release next year. Strange and often creepy developer commentary aside, the title certainly looks to carry on the talented studio's knack for crafting great releases. The demo itself saw two...
News Bungie Lays Down the Law in New Destiny Trailer, First PS4 Footage at E3
King of the jungle
With publishing giant Activision providing the marketing push behind Bungie's upcoming Destiny, it comes as no surprise that every piece of exposure from here on in is going to have some considerable clout behind it. The game's latest trailer is a mix of live action and CGI, starting off with a father telling his son about "the...
News Bungie Debunks Destiny of Spirits Spin-Off for PlayStation Vita
Fate can be cruel
Overnight, rumours were rife that Bungie was working on a spin-off of its first-person shooter Destiny for the PlayStation Vita. The speculation certainly made some sense – Sony has partnered pretty heavily with the former Halo developer of late, and it recently filed a trademark for the name Destiny of Spirits. Alas, it’s not
News Bungie's Destiny Is Definitely Still a Game, This Video Just About Proves It
Feast your eyes on some character models
Bungie’s reluctance to share actual gameplay footage of its upcoming PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 title Destiny continues with this ‘character development’ video. The short – which was shown during a GDC presentation overnight – introduces three of the character classes from the first-person...
News Bungie Deploys Destiny Details, Plots PlayStation 3 Debut
The next big thing
Few other developers could make a splash on the scale that Bungie has today. After years of speculation, the Bellevue-based studio has finally raised the curtain on Destiny, a persistent online first-person shooter that promises to change the landscape of the genre forever. And it’s firing onto PlayStation 3. Coming from the...
News Bungie Sets a Date with Destiny at GDC 2013
Out of this world
Bungie, the developer best known for creating the Halo franchise, will disclose the very first official information about its brand new intellectual property at the Game Developers Conference in March. According to the convention’s schedule, the studio will host an hour-long presentation dubbed ‘Brave New World: New Bungie...
News Destiny Makes History as Bungie Targets PlayStation 3
Halo, goodbye
Details regarding the next game from Halo creators Bungie have leaked online, confirming that the legendary studio is about to make its debut on PlayStation 3. According to the super secret information shared with IGN, the upcoming Destiny is a “sci-fantasy action shooter” that’s designed to be both “fun and accessible”. The...
News Bungie Bursts onto PlayStation in 2014
Destiny
Former Halo developer Bungie has been working on a multiplatform title for some years now, but we still don't know much about it. According to a contract released as part of Activision’s ongoing legal battle with former Infinity Ward employees, we'll find out a lot more in 2013. The contract itself states that Bungie has agreed to create...
News Activision Leaving Bungie To Do Their Job, Claims The Studio
Bungie's revealed that their new publishing partners, Activision, are totally keeping their "hands off" the Halo developers latest multiplatform project
"Not only were we excited about the contract that we were able to get with Activision but they seem really committed to being hands-off," Bungie composer Marty O'Donnell told...
News So It Sounds Like Bungie Totally Trolled The Games Media
Yesterday we reported that Bungie's next game would be a massive multiplayer action game
We were wrong. Despite the studio's lead network engineer, David Aldridge, stating as much on a GDC panel slide; Bungie has come out to quash the rumours, stating it was a "joke". In rehearsal Aldridge was convinced that everybody got the joke, the...
