Michael “Rands” Lopp joins us to talk Destiny. We briefly discuss its budget and profitability before digging in to the question of why, despite its problems, it’s a fun game. We dissect the Crucible PvP mode, matchmaking, the story or lack thereof, leveling, and bullet sponges. Afterwards, we fail at going off topic and talk about the expansion, raiding, voice acting, and the surprisingly clever UI.

Rands’ take on Destiny
Bungie on weapon tuning and TTK
Bungie on game modes over on Planet Destiny
The long, long, grind of Burning Crusade’s Netherdrake mount
Rands’, Nigel’s and Allen’s Destiny profiles
Rands in Repose
@rands on Twitter
The 100 Destiny matchmaker
Polygon’s negative Destiny: The Dark Below review

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