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Bungie centralised Destiny game development to “Bungie dev kit”

Destiny’s community manager, Deej, has told ArabicGamers that Bungie designed their own “platform agnostic” dev kit to create Destiny.

Speaking on the differences gamers could expect across the different platforms, Deej reiterated that the game’s only difference across the platforms was the visuals.

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thetamer4290d ago

We're seeing more and more of this. And it's not just about the game engines anymore.

Menkyo4290d ago

Which is stupid if one platform can out preform another they should use that extra power; Pc out performs consoles and the ps4 in theory can out preform the xbone so why not use that power? Idk Im just rambling I guess.

mhunterjr4290d ago (Edited 4290d ago )

Likely because of the added time and resources it would take to specialize each game to each console.

It's not like they are intentionally handy-capping any version. But you have to figure, in the case of Bungie, they are releasing a game across 5 platforms.

PC games involve less optimization; with so many different user configurations, developers simply let users decide performance settings.

Developing this way allows them to prioritize creating a base experience that will be enjoyable, regardless of platform.

With consoles, there are a lot more optimizations that must take place. When you are developing 5 versions of a game, and trying to make a release schedule, sometimes that usually means putting out a product when it's ready to be shipped... that doesn't mean that with more time developers wouldn't have wanted to do more to max out each console...

Would you be happy to get a several months delay on your PS4 version of Destiny just so that Bungie could put more effort into outclassing the xbox 1 version?

TheKingWilliamV4290d ago

Hmmm thats great but can you please tell me since Destiny has gone GOLD what are the final resolutions between the Xbox One and the PS4 version because I have both pre-ordered but am only going to purchase the one with the higher resolution. If they both are 1080p 30 fps than I will get the X1 Version.

towelie12884290d ago

not set in stone yet
but i am pretty sure both will have the same Res/FPS

DJ4290d ago

No one knows for sure, but the PS4 version will (like always) probably be at a higher resolution and have slightly better visuals. XB1 version will still look good.

GusBricker4290d ago

As I've said before, whichever controller you prefer get that version.

HacSawJimThugin4290d ago

Exactly...plus friends. XB1 version for me. That controller make me feel legendary with a gun. Two more weeks!!

ShowGun9014290d ago

Any friends buying it? Get the one they're gonna get, I don't care about controllers if I've got nobody to play with...

Regis4290d ago

They are both 1080p w/ 30fps they mentioned it in a bungie weekly update.

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Bungie Ends Its Marathon Duo Queue Experiment, But Teases Its Return in Season 2

The Marathon Duo queue test ends as Bungie confirms its return in Season 2, with new experimental playlists already on the way.

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S2Killinit44d ago

Its neat especially since not everyone might have two friends playing it. Makes it more personal to go at in duos.

Inverno43d ago

It's 2026 and basic match making features in MP games are still being drip fed to an audience that still gets excited over said basic feature being implemented.

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Marathon hands-on preview | Notebookcheck

Darryl Linington from Notebookcheck.net writes: "Early hands-on time with Marathon, spanning roughly 10 hours, points to a distinctive extraction shooter with strong shell-based class design, layered faction progression, surreal presentation, and a dense UI that still needs smoothing out."

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Flenter77d ago

Fantastic extraction shooter,very addicting 💙

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MrDead77d ago

Almost 16,000 reviews on Steam currently has the game sitting on a very positive 90% Not sure if it has the player numbers but those who are playing seem to be enjoying themselves.

Putte77d ago

And as of now a 5.1 user score on metacritic. Really bad.

LiViNgLeGaCY77d ago

On Steam, you have to have bought the game, in order to play. On metacritic, ANYONE can review it. I'll leave it for you to decide which one matters more.

MrNinosan77d ago

Trolls on Metacritic, must be a new thing or you were born yesterday

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Putte77d ago

The game is really really bad. So generic boring and lifeless. UI is terrible. Bad and slow gameplay. Not sure who gives the go ahead for these games. Insane all that money companies just throw away for no reason. Nobody a asking for these games

LiViNgLeGaCY77d ago

You haven't played it. That much is apparent from your comment. Gameplay is FAR from slow and boring. I do agree the UI definitely needs to be re-worked. But then again, you're just repeating a complaint you're reading about, not actually experiencing.

MrNinosan77d ago

Can you show any proof you've actually played it, by sharing your PSN ID or Steam profile? Nah, guessed as much.

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Outside_ofthe_Box77d ago

Gunplay is the best thing about the game. To call it bad is wrong. Just because it isn't a twitch shooter doesn't mean it's slow, not everything has to play the same. Everything else is generic I agree.

Flenter77d ago

Yes I am. But tell me ,with goty games do you play? Have you even played Marathon? If not ...S T F U!!
So sick and tired of the hate BS 🤮🤮

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ITFGaming72d ago

Would be amazing if some comments could go on the source.

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Destiny 2 Red War lawsuit ends as Bungie reaches full settlement with sci-fi author

Bungie has fully settled the Destiny 2 Red War copyright lawsuit with writer Matthew Martineau, ending a year-long legal fight.

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Michiel1989189d ago

they wanted to wrap it up in preparation for the Marathon lawsuit