Fran Mirabella III (FM3)

First impressions of Destiny 2's new Star Wars-inspired campaign. (AKA - It is your destiny to watch on Twitch, join us and we can rule, and I find your lack of vault space disturbing.) www.twitch.tv/FM3_

New song they played 👀

Recently hosted an Arknights: Endfield event. Setting up press & content creators, interviewing the devs; even a fave band of mine, Starset.

If you've got events or even in-house productions & livestreams, keep us in mind. Great way to add some extra energy and expertise.

Happy 24th anniversary to Nintendo GameCube and all my IGNcube OGs.

Today, I'm remembering the glory of the mirror-faced Panasonic Q. And when I made the controller out of microwaveable clay (because I secretly went hands-on with an actual prototype and couldn't talk about it.)

But, again, worst case it doesn't play great and I'm hopeful the game's wow factor will come from that immersive exploration and constantly-increasing feeling of power and abilities (and puzzles).

And on paper, I understand why Retro has continued to want to add more actual voices and narrative to a modern action adventure game. It could lead to a few more cinematic moments if done right.

Some people didn't like Myles giving you tutorial tips. But, I see two things there:

Doubtful (in let's assume a 30-60 hour experience) this is happening much % of the playtime.

Haven't played Metroid Prime 4 -- but I have seen the negativity over the companions (federation troopers).

I get the concern. But Metroid brilliance is the sum of all parts; so much cool stuff opens up.

So I'm optimistic how polished & true most of the gameplay looks so far.

Are you talking about me? Because my initial post wasn’t whining about anything.

I was simply pointing out the cost in money or time of playing.

But sure the overall point is cool stuff gets locked behind a paywall when Destiny 2 needs players.

Which, on paper is crazy -- because if you need people to play your game, gatekeeping the most-advertised stuff to the store probably won't keep people playing even if they log in to check it out.

Okay, I forgot bright dust is much harder to get these days (it's being adjusted for the next expansion). But unless you already have the bright dust, I'm not sure there's an easy path to 6000 bright dust (the cost of one skin). Unless you never cashed in on your season pass.

It's all good. You also said "you" but maybe that's just me...

ANYWAY... The point is it will always cost you time or money.

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Then I guess I can't get them instantly.

In case you're not reading between the lines, I'm saying it'll cost you time to grind the event/game for one of the items via Bright Dust -- if you don't have or want to spend the dust you have.

That's normal. All this is expected. Just was setting the grind-time bar.

Cool. Send me 18000 bright dust.

I have 10,000 bright dust.

Let's assume some of that was free. But no, I have not been logging in for two months, spending 5-15 minutes weekly to forage for Eververse bright dust.

I was just stating the costs. Personally, I'm likely not burning 6,000 bright dust on one item.

With the languishing state of Destiny 2, I completely forgot it probably currently has the coolest limited-time Halloween event skins its ever had (player-voted collection).

Of course, that'll cost you 10-15 hours of playtime and vault management probably...unless you want to spend $45 on all 3.

I remember, especially, being excited to play Xbox and Halo on LAN with my roommates (and folks at the office).

TAKE ME BACK

Checked out the new co-op roguelite Out of Time with @Ms5000Watts. Easy to get into and vibe with up to four players. Also has matchmaking quickplay.

You immediately start to progress, earn abilities and gear sets, with a lot of build variety. #Sponsored

Check it out: bit.ly/FM3_OutOfTime

YouTube video by Fran Mirabella III FBC: Firebreak Review - Disappointing, Not Disastrous

If you missed it, here was my review of the launch experience: youtu.be/Fg6v0iSJpcA?...

Gotta give Remedy props for not sweeping FBC: Firebreak under the rug. The multiplayer Control spin-off gets its first major update.

Perhaps more important than the new level or guns, Remedy is responding to much of the constructive criticism from launch.

Tutorial level. Revamps to core gameplay.

Wolverine gameplay reveal looking like Spider-Man meets God of War.

And it's bloody as hell.

Coming to PlayStation 5, Fall 2026. (More preview looks Spring 2026.)

[Warning: Graphic content including blood and violence]

And let me tell you, even watching compressed YouTube 4K footage will not do this justice.

Hopefully we get a demo for this one. Can't wait to see more.

Saros is heading to PlayStation 5 with Pro enhancements on March 20, 2026.

"...add more depth to our gameplay by adding a wider variety of tools." Housemarque (previously, Returnal).

If you love brain-melting particles and intense third-person shooters, it's looking dope.

Happy Borderlands 4 launch day, Hunters.

It's been 6 years since Borderlands 3 and The Borderlands Show in September 2019.

Here's to the next era of loot and life.

First reacts to the 007 First Light gameplay reveal. www.twitch.tv/FM3_

Finally, getting somewhere in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Found me a spooky mansion in a mad forest. www.twitch.tv/FM3_

Bungie was purchased for $3.6 Billion by PlayStation in 2022. Truman will likely report to Hermen Hulst, head of PS Studios.

What would you tell the new studio head and leadership?

Bungie and Destiny 2 enter a new era as CEO, Pete Parsons, is retiring. " I have decided to pass the torch," to Justin Truman -- chief development officer turned studio head.

Fans continue to demand big changes, clamoring for a Destiny 3 and a substantial rework of the shortly-previewed Marathon.

Finishing up the Destiny 2: Edge of Fate campaign for the first time -- on Legendary, finally. Let's see how this wraps up: www.twitch.tv/FM3_