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Bungie doesn't want to scare gamers away

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Destiny is huge and awesome and getting tons of hype at the moment. I’m downloading the Beta as I type, and I’m really amped to get into the game and see what all the fuss is about. However, Bungie knows that this is sort of like a first date, and they don’t want to scare gamers away by being too pushy.

Speaking to TrustedReviews, they explain that while they want to see the world develop and expand, they don’t want to force gamers into a sizable commitment. They know it can be quite an investment for gamers, not financially but emotionally.

This is kind of our first date – take a step into this world and play this game. If we told someone ‘we’re going to be together for 10 years’, then we are the overly attached developer.

That’s right, Bungie isn’t going to pressure us to move faster than we’re ready. As they see it, they need to “earn the right” to make a sequel, but for now it’s just a first game. A game that they hope will get gamers excited and happy, as well as curious for more.

I’m glad that they aren’t already talking about sequels. It’s hard enough to handle the new reality, that DLC and expansion packs are discussed before the game even launches. I don’t think I could deal with it if we were already getting details about a sequel before the game has shipped. So well done to Bungie for respecting your gamers enough to know that they need to give their consent before you take the next step.

Last Updated: July 18, 2014

25 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief Saxon

    July 18, 2014 at 13:36

    How long will the download take on your shitty internet Zoe?

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    • Her Highness the Hipster

      July 18, 2014 at 13:42

      hoping to get in before the beta closes 😛

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      • Kensei Seraph

        July 18, 2014 at 13:49

        Same here.

        3 days should be enough time. Right?

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  2. Morne Nell

    July 18, 2014 at 13:41

    I downloaded the game in 3 hours, VIVA Telkom LTE VIVA

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    • Sageville

      July 18, 2014 at 14:20

      I hear ya brother, I hear ya!

      LTE FTW!

      Reply

  3. CAE9872

    July 18, 2014 at 13:42

    Let’s just hope Activision doesn’t force Bungie into annual releases – I hope Bungie’s legal deal means they retain all (main) rights.

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    • Brian Murphy

      July 18, 2014 at 15:57

      The deal was 4 games over 10 years, which Activision has 500 million invested in. It won’t be every year.

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  4. Umar Fong Wong

    July 18, 2014 at 13:45

    I don’t see this game getting a sequel. How would it? It’s a ten year investment. By the team an eventual sequel comes alone I’m drinking prune juice

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    • Rince&pop

      July 18, 2014 at 13:49

      What, like the guaranteed Half Life 3 and TLG? *RUNS

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      • Umar Fong Wong

        July 18, 2014 at 13:55

        IT COMETH

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        • Hammersteyn

          July 18, 2014 at 13:56

          Any day now

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        • Rince&pop

          July 18, 2014 at 13:59

          #staystrongUMAR

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      • Hammersteyn

        July 18, 2014 at 13:55

        Hahahaha

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      July 18, 2014 at 13:54

      If it’s an MMO it should keep going for years. I bet just like WOW & its expansions.

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      • Umar Fong Wong

        July 18, 2014 at 13:55

        Yeah I guess those will be the ‘sequels’

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  5. Rince&pop

    July 18, 2014 at 13:47

    Well that’s a bit of a disappointment. All I wanted was a one night stand, non-committal friendship.

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  6. Kensei Seraph

    July 18, 2014 at 13:48

    The next step is PC.

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  7. Rince&pop

    July 18, 2014 at 13:48

    Thank goodness there is another article on Destiny. Was suffering there for a bit.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      July 18, 2014 at 13:54

      I know right? It’s like the old days of that other game… Clash of the Titans?

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      • Rince&pop

        July 18, 2014 at 14:00

        Never heard of it 😉

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  8. Kensei Seraph

    July 18, 2014 at 13:50

  9. Hammersteyn

    July 18, 2014 at 13:52

    first date you say, well take it nice and slow please. It’s been a while since I danced with Activision. I may have forgotten how to shoot a gun

    http://d3dsacqprgcsqh.cloudfront.net/photo/anY64ZB_460sa_v1.gif

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    • Jonah Cash

      July 18, 2014 at 14:01

      That is just brilliant!!! How to shoot your own face off 101!!! Oh cock….

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        July 18, 2014 at 14:07

        I love Hammond and Clarksons reaction

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    • Sageville

      July 18, 2014 at 14:23

      LOL< Theres always one…

      Reply

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