38. The Bullet Spongiest Bullet Sponge

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