John Warren Jan 31, 2019. 2 minute read
Fanbyte’s Best of January 2019
I keep writing 20HELL on all my checks, amirite??? Anyway, January’s end is upon us and your friendly neighborhood Fanbyte is looking back at the pieces we’re most proud of from the month. Lists Lists, they’re just so numerical and gosh darn easy to digest, you know? Here are some…
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Scott Duwe Jan 29, 2019. 5 minute read
Destiny 2 The Last Word Guide: How to Complete ‘The Draw’
The Last Word, an Exotic hand cannon of Destiny 1 fame, is now out in Destiny 2. It is acquired through a quest called “The Draw,” and it’s definitely worth your time—the gun is still an absolute monster in Crucible. The Last Word is fully automatic, making it a beast…
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Jordan Mallory Jan 21, 2019. 4 minute read
10 Coheed and Cambria Songs to Accompany Your Destiny 2 Dailies
Destiny 2 and the discography of concept band Coheed and Cambria were separated at birth, one could argue. They’re as close to each other in spirit as two things so vastly separated by time and form can be. Both works involve grandiose space politics, last-chance heroes on quests for salvation,…
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Scott Duwe Jan 21, 2019. 3 minute read
How to Get the Sleeper Simulant Exotic: Destiny 2 Guide
The epic linear fusion rifle from the original Destiny, Sleeper Simulant, has returned in Destiny 2 with the Warmind DLC. And the super-laser is just as good as ever — with its ability to over-penetrate targets and bounce lasers off walls. There’s way less math and puzzle-solving to take home the Sleeper…
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Scott Duwe Jan 21, 2019. 4 minute read
Destiny 2 Wish-Ender Guide: What to Do With the Broken Awoken Talisman
The Destiny 2: Forsaken expansion is full of secrets and challenging quests inside the Dreaming City — the mysterious Awoken homeworld. The ethereal location is bursting at the seams with intrigue and discovery as the Taken curse gets stronger over a three-week cycle. One of the Dreaming City’s best secrets is…
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Scott Duwe Jan 16, 2019. 3 minute read
How to Get Jotunn and Le Monarque: Destiny 2 Black Armory Guide
The Destiny 2: Black Armory expansion, as part of the game’s Annual Pass, is all about weapons. The Armory itself is a powerful, ancient organization that crafted some of the game’s coolest and most powerful guns. But none are as cool as the three new Black Armory Exotics — including Jötunn and…
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Jordan Mallory Jan 10, 2019. 2 minute read
5 Potential Conditions of the Bungie/Activision Divorce
In a surprise missive to both fans and employees, Bungie today announced the end of its Destiny publishing agreement with Activision. Bungie will retain the rights to the Destiny franchise and plans to self-publish from here on out. “Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce plans for Activision to transfer publishing…
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Scott Duwe Jan 10, 2019. 12 minute read
Destiny 2 Last Wish Raid Guide: Defeating Riven of a Thousand Voices
Riven, the last Ahamkara, has been Taken. Venture into Destiny 2’s Dreaming City and rip out her heart so she can be saved. This is Destiny 2’s Last Wish raid, one of the game’s most difficult and rewarding activities. Grab five friends and clear your schedule for some of the…
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Scott Duwe Jan 10, 2019. 1 minute read
Destiny 2 Mysterious Datapad Quest Guide: Obsidian Dreams Emblem
Not one, but two quests have come out of Destiny 2: Black Armory’s Mysterious Box quest. When you finally open the Mysterious Box and get the quest for the Izanagi’s Burden sniper rifle, you also get a Mysterious Datapad. What is it? Well, it’s another quest, and a pretty cool…
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Scott Duwe Jan 9, 2019. 4 minute read
Destiny 2 Niobe Labs Guide: The Final Black Armory Forge
Destiny 2: Black Armory’s Niobe Labs will probably go down as one of the most difficult activities in all of Destiny history. Its first completion, yet to take place, is guaranteed to take longer than any Raid in the series, including Vault of Glass in Destiny 1 and Forsaken’s Last…
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Scott Duwe Jan 8, 2019. 3 minute read
Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge Location & Guide – Jan. 08, 2019
It’s the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge, everyone! In fact, this week we’ve returned to the very first Ascendant Challenge in the game. You know it, you may or may not love it, but you really want to complete it this week for some of the best loot in the game. The new…
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Scott Duwe Dec 30, 2018. 3 minute read
Unlocking the Secret Forge Emblems: Destiny 2 Black Armory Guide
Something fishy is happening in the Destiny 2 Forges. It involves the complicated unlocking of some emblems. And we’re here to tell you exactly how to unlock these new, hidden cosmetics for your Guardian! There’s definitely more to these emblems than meets the eye. However, since Black Armory content trickles out over…
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Scott Duwe Dec 21, 2018. 6 minute read
Destiny 2 Black Armory Forge Guide: What To Do With Siviks Delivery Note
The Black Armory is finally open to Guardians for the first time ever. And Destiny 2’s Black Armory expansion is all about finding weaponry and tech from the arsenal’s past, while using it to make some dope new guns. But Forges are not an activity you can jump into right away.…
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Scott Duwe Dec 19, 2018. 3 minute read
A Small Gift & Corsair Down Quests in the Dreaming City – Destiny 2 Guide
The Destiny 2: Forsaken endgame destination, the Dreaming City, is full of all sorts of secrets and adventures. It’s home to such activities as the Last Wish Raid, the Blind Well, and an awesome dungeon — the first in Destiny history. It’s also one of the best places to get new (and…
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Nerium Dec 18, 2018. 3 minute read
Where is the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge This Week? Dec. 18, 2018
It’s the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge, everyone! If you’ve played Destiny for a while now, you probably already know it. You might even know where this week’s challenge is! But maybe you need a refresher on where the very helpful Powerful Gear event is this week. The Dawning is on now,…
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Scott Duwe Dec 12, 2018. 3 minute read
Destiny 2 Guide: The Dawning Recipes for Eva’s Holiday Oven
The Dawning is the Destiny 2 celebration of all things winter-y. There’s no time quite like the holidays, after all. It’s the time to surround yourselves with friends and family, spread good cheer, and eat a ton of unhealthy baked goods, of course. Bungie truly understands the holidays with this…
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Nerium Dec 11, 2018. 3 minute read
Where is the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge This Week? Dec. 11, 2018
The Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge doesn’t stop for nothing. Even The Dawning, the latest Destiny 2 event, hasn’t paused the search for this weekly event. And it still remains one of the best ways to level up — which is more important than ever, now that the Black Armory is out and has…
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Scott Duwe Dec 8, 2018. 3 minute read
Destiny 2 Guide: The Best Ways to Get Enhancement Cores
Year two of Destiny 2 is set to be full of Power increases from the base game’s max Power level of 500, so the grind is going to be very real. With Forsaken, the max went up to 600. In the Black Armory update, it’s now 650. Whenever there’s a…
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Nerium Dec 7, 2018. 7 minute read
Destiny 2 Scourge of the Past Raid Guide
The new Destiny 2 raid, Scourge of the Past, is here at last. It’s the first raid ever set in the Last City, home of the Guardians and the last remnants of humanity. However, it still begins with a “hub” area that unlocks new zones. Except the zones seem to…
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Scott Duwe Dec 5, 2018. 3 minute read
Where is the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge This Week? Dec. 5, 2018
Oh, the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge. Even with the recent release of Destiny 2’s new expansion, the Black Armory, this weekly event remains one of the best ways to level up. In fact, the Ascendant Challenge is more important than ever. That Black Armory level cap isn’t going to reach itself. So…
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