In this episode, we are first going to talk about the very recent re-release of Wow Classic and how it has reunited the Warcraft community. We will then discuss the resurgence of players that have returned back to a blocky game we’ve all loved and played. Next, we will talk about the released information that hit about Destiny 2’s new “battle pass” type system which will be coming with Shadowkeep. Finally, we are going to talk about the most recent trailer for Star Wars episode 9 and also the deep dive video for Cyberpunk 2077.

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Show Notes

WoW Classic – 

• The re-release of the game that has dominated the MMO landscape for almost 15 years
• Everyone has been able to Experience what happened when Wow first released.
• This time the setting is different – We now have instant updates on people’s progress, superior communication(Discord), and gaming communities that didn’t exist 15 years ago(Twitch. Mixer, Facebook…etc)
• Brand new ways of playing are being done just due to support from communities made possible by modern entertainment avenues(Example – Streamer loot)
• It will be interesting to see how the drop of goes but even with that said we are about to get Battlegrounds added – Blizzard is having an update schedule similar to what took place or original WoW release

Minecraft – 

• A resurgence in Minecraft has taken ahold – why is this?
  • People like us have stopped playing long ago as many updates have taken place completely changing some aspect of Minecraft
  • Also, Shaders and Texture packs almost make it like a completely different game
  • Some Fornite streamers have actually gained popularity because of Minecraft 
  • It is a game of Endless play and Endless Customization 
  • Bring in friends and the fun goes up exponentially 

Destiny 2 Battle Pass (Season Pass)

Destiny franchise director Luke Smith, Bungie revealed how seasons will work in Destiny 2’s third year; including Shadowkeep and New Light this fall.

Each season has a free or paid version (“10 bucks” each, according to Smith), similar to battle passes in games like Fortnite or Dauntless. The first season of Year 3, Season of the Undying, comes bundled with Shadowkeep (players can purchase it separately as well).

ROTATING ACTIVITIES

The new season will focus on changing Destiny 2’s world every three months. In Season of the Undying, players will open a Vex gate, creating a new activity and rewards. Three months later, players will close the gate, end the activities, and set Season of the Dawn in motion. Including Season of the Undying and Season of Dawn, Year 3 will contain four seasons.

Bungie believes that removing activities each season is the only way to make the game feel like it’s evolving. “We believe that Destiny will grow even better when the world state can change and that the best Destiny stories are the ones where ‘you had to be their when…,’” Smith said.

But weapons and rewards for the seasons won’t be gone forever. While Smith didn’t elaborate on how players should expect weapons they’ve missed to return within about six months. However, Smith was clear that there will be periods where players have no current means of acquiring some past items.

ARTIFACTS

On top of seasons rotating activities, the new seasonal Artifact will create individual player growth each season. Artifacts are free for all players, and Guardians can level them up during the season. Each level comes with uncapped bonus power that extends across a player’s account.

Players will also unlock new and powerful mods through the Artifact. After they unlock a mod, Guardians can slot them into weapons and armor for the remainder of the season. The goal is for the mods to change the way players interact with the world and create unique effects against everyday enemies and bosses.

At the end of each season, the seasonal mods and bonus power will reset. Players will earn a new Artifact for the next season, and start the process over again.

SEASON PASS

The Season Pass is a new idea to Destiny, but similar to battle passes in other games where players can earn rewards on a free and premium track depending on whether they own the season or not. Each season comes with 100 ranks, and the experienced players earn at max level counts toward their pass.

Free players can earn some powerful items and rewards through the season pass, but the real goodies come with the $10 price tag. Bungie laid out the rewards players can expect in Season of the Undying’s season pass as an example.

Season Pass owners get access to a new seasonal activity, the Vex Offensive, which includes:

• Four Legendary Weapon drops

• Additional weekly and daily bounties

• Additional weekly challenges with powerful rewards

A new weapon quest for an Exotic Bow, Leviathan’s Breath

• Exclusive to Season Pass owners

A new Exotic Hand Cannon, Eriana’s Vow

• Awarded on Rank 35 of the free track

• Awarded on Rank 1 of the premium track

Three seasonal Legendary armor sets (one for each class)

• Collect a complete set during the first 25 ranks of the free track

• On the premium track, you get all three sets on Rank 1

• These also drop within the Vex Offensive seasonal activity

• If you want versions with higher stat tiers, you’ll need to play Vex Offensive to earn them

Some additional premium track rewards:

• Three universal ornament armor sets (one for each class)

• An Exotic weapon ornament for Eriana’s Vow

• Two Legendary weapon ornaments

• A new finisher

• An Exotic emote

• An Exotic ship

Star Wars Episode 9 – Newest Trailer

• • Call back to every other previous Skywalker Movie – Showing the History of the Skywalker line
  • This is it….the end of the skywalker story in more ways than one
  • How will they send off Leia?  How much will Luke’s force ghost appear?
  • What an ending with Rey as a Dark Side user.  Is it a Clone? Is that Rey? Force Vision?

Cyberpunk 2077 DeadDive Video

• The first thing to notice is the reduction in gaming quality – Maybe what to expect from console play?
• The choice options will be immense – How you complete your mission is up to you
• Although you can pick different play styles you can be classless in how you pick skills
• Playable areas shaping up to be huge
• Gunplay looks questionable – we shall see how it feels
• We need to know more about Johnny Silverhand!
• Launch date: April, 16th 2020

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