DESTINY 2
Scott Duwe Mar 5, 2019. 7 minute read
Destiny 2 Exotics: All Kinetic, Energy, and Power Weapons
When it comes to weaponry in Destiny 2, nothing is more coveted than the glorified Exotic weapon. Exotics are tough to get, but offer some of the most interesting and unique abilities in the game. They are well worth the grind. Some Exotics require quests to obtain, but many are…
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GUIDES
Dillon Skiffington Mar 5, 2019. 17 minute read
6 Big Things Changed with the Destiny 2 Season of the Drifter Patch
Destiny 2’s Season of the Drifter kicked off this morning alongside an all-new patch! Regardless of whether or not you have the Annual Pass, there’s a ton of balance changes, new features, and more for fans to log back in and experience. What’s the quick take? You might want to…
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LISTS
Scott Duwe Mar 1, 2019. 5 minute read
Destiny 2 The Revelry Guide: Seasonal Event, New Armor, & More
A brand new seasonal event is live in Destiny 2. It’s called The Revelry and it will likely be the last major piece of content during the Season of the Drifter. At least it’s the last one listed on Bungie’s own roadmap for the newest expansion. Seasonal events are not a…
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FOLLOW US
Nerium Feb 28, 2019. 5 minute read
Destiny 2 Season of the Drifter Guide: Joker’s Wild Expansion Details
Destiny 2: Season of the Drifter is nearly upon us. The next round of new content for Bungie’s sci-fi looter focuses on, you guessed it, the titular Drifter. And it seems chock full of new activities, challenges, weapons, and armor to keep players occupied. Specifically, Season of the Drifter focuses…
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GUIDES
Nerium Feb 26, 2019. 3 minute read
Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge Location & Guide – Feb. 26, 2019
There’s never been a better time to complete the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge than this week! The Season of the Drifter, a.k.a. the Joker’s Wild expansion, begins next week. And while it will have mechanics to help players catch up, you can never be too strong in Destiny 2. Better get that…
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GUIDES
Scott Duwe Feb 21, 2019. 3 minute read
Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge Location & Guide – Feb. 19, 2019
The Destiny 2 Crimson Days event is sadly over. And we’ve still got some time before the next major update, Jokers Wild, deploys with a fresh load of new content. It’s the perfect time to focus on the basics: like the Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge for this week! This time we return…
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GUIDES
Scott Duwe Feb 12, 2019. 8 minute read
Here’s the Lore: Destiny 2 – Mara Sov & The Coming Darkness
Destiny lore is a deep, dark world with branching pathways and incredible stories. For the majority of the franchise, the lore has been left to books and Grimoire cards — out-of-game snippets of story you need to read online. But with the advent of Destiny 2: Forsaken, the story being told…
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TRENDING
Scott Duwe Feb 12, 2019. 3 minute read
Destiny 2: Crimson Days 2019 Guide – The Vow & Confectionery Hearts
Ah, it’s time for Destiny 2 Crimson Days. Love is in the air and it’s that special time of year where superficial gifts are bought the world over to show that special someone just how much you love them… And how much you’re willing to spend on them. In the…
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GUIDES
Nerium Feb 12, 2019. 2 minute read
Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge Location & Guide – Feb. 12, 2019
The Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge for Feb. 12 is here to ring in Valentine’s Day right. Of course, Destiny 2 already has Crimson Days to celebrate the very kiss-y holiday. But it’s still nice to get that usual influx of powerful gear. The Black Armory is winding down, after all, and we’ve…
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GUIDES
Scott Duwe Feb 5, 2019. 3 minute read
Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge Location & Guide – Feb. 5, 2019
The Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge is back for the first time this February. And while the game has slowed down as everyone vies to unlock The Last Word, there’s still plenty of reason to check in. It’s awfully hard to reach the new 650 Power Level cap, after all. So you ought…
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GUIDES
Scott Duwe Feb 4, 2019. 3 minute read
Destiny 2 Nightfall Rewards: Exclusive Weapons and Gear
Each week in Destiny 2, three of the game’s Strikes are offered as challenging Nightfall Strikes. In Nightfalls, you can use a card to set challenges and up the difficulty in order to get a higher score. The Nightfall is also a weekly ritual with a guaranteed Powerful gear drop…
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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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FEATURES
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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GUIDES
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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LISTS
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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GUIDES
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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GUIDES
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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GUIDES
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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LISTS
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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GUIDES
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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