DESTINY 2

merritt k Aug 9, 2019. 4 minute read

Destiny 2 Weekend Update – August 9, 2019

Guys, I am so close to getting the MMXIV seal in Destiny 2. All I need is the Revoker for the Crucible Pinnacle Weapon and I’m home free. But wow, is grinding for Glory a miserable experience. I’m going to get there, though — I might even do it this weekend. Speaking…

Dillon Skiffington Aug 9, 2019. 2 minute read

A Look Back at the Armor of Destiny 1

Over the lifespan of the original Destiny, the armor designs kept getting more and more flashy. Each expansion paired its specific theme to its visuals, including the on-character gear designs. We got a bunch of Hive armor and weapons with The Dark Below, Taken themed items with The Taken King,…

Nerium Aug 8, 2019. 3 minute read

Destiny 2 Gets Cross Save This Month, Armor 2.0 Details Coming Soon

Bungie delayed its upcoming Destiny 2 expansion, Shadowkeep, until October. That hasn’t slowed down some of the game’s biggest new features, however. In particular, the long awaited cross save functionality already has a release date. And it’s coming much sooner than you might think! The Destiny 2 cross save has…

merritt k Aug 5, 2019. 2 minute read

How to Get Easy EAZ Miniboss Kills in Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes

I just finished my Solstice of Heroes armor in Destiny 2, and wow was it a grind. Thankfully, most of the assignments you’re tasked with to complete the armor are things you’ll do in the normal course of gameplay — defeat enemies, complete Gambit matches, and so on. But there’s one…

Jordan Mallory Aug 1, 2019. Less than a minute

European Aerial Zone: A Review

merritt k Aug 1, 2019. 2 minute read

Bungie Pushes Back Release of Destiny 2 Shadowkeep

Bungie announced today that they are delaying the release of the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion Shadowkeep. Originally scheduled for September 17th, the expansion will now be released on October 1st. More Destiny 2: Is It Too Late (Or Too Early) To Get Back Into Destiny 2? Destiny 2 Warlock Guide Destiny 2…

merritt k Aug 1, 2019. 4 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – July 30, 2019

This week in Destiny 2, Guardians are celebrating their triumphs with the Solstice of Heroes. And speaking of triumphs, last week I completed Crown of Sorrows, Scourge of the Past, and Last Wish all in one night. I’m still riding pretty high on that, but now it’s time to get to…

merritt k Jul 28, 2019. 5 minute read

Destiny 2 Warlock Guide — PVE, PVP, Best Exotics

Getting into Destiny 2 for the first time? Considering trying another character? Our Destiny 2 Character Guides have all the information you need on playing Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters. We’ll first cover the basics, then get into the details on PVE and PVP scenarios. Warlocks are the mages of the Destiny universe,…

Ginny Woo Jul 26, 2019. 10 minute read

Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes Guide – Armor Sets, Start Date, End Date

The Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes event returns this summer before the arrival of Shadowkeep. It’s the Season of Opulence which pretty much perfectly aligns with what we’ve come to expect. Thus far, the Solstice of Heroes has featured some of the most lavish armor so far. This time around…

Nerium Jul 25, 2019. 8 minute read

Is It Too Late (Or Too Early) to Get Back Into Destiny 2?

Destiny 2 isn’t just a game at this point. Like many, many other activities we used to think of as games, it’s more like a hobby. A live service, a forever game: whatever you want to call it. There is simply so much to do in-game at any given point that… Well,…

Nerium Jul 24, 2019. 1 minute read

Fanwidth Episode 026: Hardtack in the Gummyworks

It’s a beautiful week to talk about video games! Because… there aren’t a ton of new video games to play. As such, Steven, merritt, and Niki dig into the world of old-school games and updates for newer ones! Then there’s a quick diversion to talk about Frasier (of course) before…

merritt k Jul 24, 2019. 3 minute read

Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes Launches July 30

In a news post today, Bungie announced that the Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes event will be launching on July 30th and run until August 27th. The event returns from last summer, but with some substantial changes. Bungie also seems to have been paying attention to player feedback from this spring’s…

merritt k Jul 23, 2019. 2 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – July 23, 2019

I started doing Raids in Destiny 2 this week and let me tell you, if I never see Gahlran and his dangerously small loincloth again, it’ll be too soon. One of these days I’m going to get him, I swear. In the meantime, the Iron Banner is back in town. Are you…

Nerium Jul 17, 2019. 1 minute read

Fanwidth Episode 025: Bone Tiddies

Have no fear! The Fanwidth crew is here! We’re back to a full house with merritt, Niki, and Steven this week. Naturally, that means we’re ready to talk about Destiny 2, Final Fantasy 14, and Apex Legends. Never say we don’t know our core competencies! It doesn’t end there, though.…

merritt k Jul 16, 2019. 3 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – July 17, 2019

It’s Tuesday, which can only mean one thing — it’s time for another edition of This Week in Destiny 2. I’ll be honest, it’s kind of a slow one. With Solstice of Heroes still a ways off, things are pretty quiet in Destiny 2 this week. That’s kind of nice, though, because between…

merritt k Jul 16, 2019. 2 minute read

Destiny 2 Planetary Materials Farming Guide – Complete the Tribute Hall Quickly

Working on the Tribute Hall in Destiny 2? If so, you know that it takes a lot of planetary materials. You know, those resources you harvest one at a time from spawn points. There’s got to be an easier way! Well, there is — YouTuber Pyro Gaming has discovered a trick you can…

Nerium Jul 10, 2019. 1 minute read

Fanwidth Episode 024: Star Wars Esports

Steven is back from a harrowing journey to the far flung fields of Canada! They come back with news about a little game called Warframe, and take Niki down memory lane through the game’s long rise to success. Meanwhile, both hosts discuss the upcoming Nintendo Switch Lite. Who is this device…

merritt k Jul 10, 2019. 2 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – July 10, 2019

A moment of silence, please, for the Menagerie chest glitch in Destiny 2. We all knew it was on its way out, but it still hurts. That said, I’ve already got a Rampage/Snapshot Austringer, so I’m basically good. And anyway, onwards and upwards — there’s lots of new stuff to cover…

Dillon Skiffington Jul 9, 2019. 2 minute read

Destiny 2 Pest Control Guide – How to Unlock Bad Juju and The Other Side Mission

That sound you hear is us yelling in excitement. With this year’s Moments of Triumph event, Bad Juju has made its return in Destiny 2. To get it, at least for now, you’ll need to complete a quest called Pest Control which can be started in the all-new Tribute Hall. You May…

merritt k Jul 8, 2019. 5 minute read

We Need to Talk About the Opulent Armor Lore in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 has always had great lore. While the game’s main plot lines sometimes fall short, the stories and bits of worldbuilding we get from equipment are always fascinating. Tying this stuff to items players actually use feels like the opposite of Skyrim’s lore books, which exist almost solely to be text dumps…