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Say hello to EA Advertising, which will let your favourite brands 'integrate' ads to 'enhance' your…
Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform enabling brands to integrate advertisements into its games. Initially targeting sports titles like EA Sports FC and Madden NFL, these "in-game integrations" will feature dynamic placements, branded content, and reward-driven objectives. EA claims its games reach over 120 million players monthly, presenting a significant opportunity for advertisers to "enhance" player experiences.
How to get the Pyroclastic Flow Rocket Launcher in Destiny 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Pyroclastic Flow Rocket Launcher in Destiny 2, a weapon reprised in the Monument of Triumph update. Players can acquire it by completing Public Events on Nessus, with a higher chance of drops from Heroic Public Events and the Distortion zone.
How to get the Truth Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Truth Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2. The Catalyst can be acquired through completing Vanguard, Crucible, or Gambit Ops activities, or by completing Exotic Orders, with a small chance of dropping. Once obtained, players must defeat 300 enemies with the Truth rocket launcher to unlock its 'Reaper's Tithe' effect, which grants a stacking damage buff.
Weekend Discussion - June 14, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including a rumored Zelda remake, the excitement for Grand Theft Auto 6, and reflections on Destiny 2's Day One raids. Sam Chandler, Head of Guides, is highlighted for his work.
Respawn Monday #3: Guild Wars 3 and Destiny 2's Final Update — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This article reflects on the future of Guild Wars 3 and the conclusion of Destiny 2's content updates. Developer ArenaNet plans to support Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars 3 simultaneously, with Guild Wars 2 receiving substantial updates and a feature to earn rewards for the new game. Meanwhile, Destiny 2 has received its final major update, leaving the game in its best possible form with storylines concluded, and Bungie is urged to keep servers running due to continued player interest.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars’ Orr, Elder Scrolls’ U50, and EVE’s Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers Guild Wars 3's monetization and setting, Elder Scrolls Online's new difficulty settings, EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, and Blizzard's lawsuit against a World of Warcraft emulator. It also touches on Destiny 2 entering maintenance mode, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the ongoing discussions around the Lord of the Rings MMO and industry layoffs.
Hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon is the latest indie hit to boast a million sales as it soars up the Steam charts
The hide-and-seek indie game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over one million sales on Steam, reaching the number two spot on the platform's global best-sellers list. The game, which involves players mimicking their environment to hide from seekers, is praised for its simple yet engaging gameplay and low price point. It has also seen significant viewership on Twitch, indicating its popularity as both a player and spectator experience.
It's bittersweet that the best time to play Destiny 2 in years coincides with its end, but I'm happy for the new players who get to experience its most liberating iteration yet
The final update for Destiny 2, despite marking the end of the game, is seen as a positive and liberating experience, especially for new players. This update introduces numerous requested quality-of-life improvements, loot refreshes, and activity revamps, making it the best iteration of the game to date. While the narrative conclusion may be underwhelming, the extensive patch notes highlight significant additions that revitalize the game's core elements.
Whatchamacallit SMG PvE and PvP god rolls - Destiny 2
This guide details the optimal PvE and PvP 'god rolls' for the Whatchamacallit SMG in Destiny 2. While the weapon excels at clearing trash mobs in PvE with perks like Light Touch and Jolting Feedback, it's considered an off-meta pick for PvP, with perks like Headseeker and Bait and Switch offering some utility.
Evening Reading - June 12, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news and features, including discussions on Destiny 2 raids, roguelike autoshooters like Blood Dungeon, and the Virtua Fighter series. It also highlights deals for PlayStation and PC, updates on Sea of Thieves and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and mentions of Pokémon UNITE and Super Mario RPG. The article also touches on unrelated news like SpaceX's IPO and AI model suspensions.
Business and Finance
The Department of Justice has approved the deal involving Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros., which will place American Media under the control of the Ellison family. Separately, a former Community Manager for Destiny 2 claims that Bungie was on the verge of closure before recent events.
Evening Multiplex
This article provides a brief overview of several games including Clutch 4K60 Racing, Destiny 2, and Dunebound Tactics. It also highlights official trailers and content creator videos, with a specific mention of the Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Just what Bungie needed: Marathon Season 2 woes continue as endgame mode Cryo Archive is disabled after players discover…
Bungie has temporarily disabled the Cryo Archive endgame mode in its futuristic shooter Marathon due to an exploit that prevents players from being revived after being downed. This issue follows several other bugs and glitches that have plagued Marathon's second season since its recent launch. The studio is also reportedly facing significant layoffs amidst these ongoing development challenges.
Inspired by Dark Souls, former Destiny lead fought to add super tough enemies to the start of the game
Former Destiny world design lead Niles Sankey revealed that the placement of high-level 'skull health bar knights' in the game's Cosmodrome area was inspired by the challenging enemy encounters in Dark Souls. Sankey had to advocate for these enemies to remain in the game, as some developers considered them bugs due to their high difficulty.
Before you place all the blame on Sony, former Destiny 2 CM says Bungie was 'very close to shutting its doors'…
Former Destiny 2 community manager Liana Ruppert stated that Bungie was on the verge of shutting down before its acquisition by Sony. Ruppert clarified that the studio's financial struggles predated the deal, making the acquisition an emergency measure. Despite Sony's $3.6 billion investment, the studio has faced challenges, including a significant impairment loss related to Destiny 2 and Marathon.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Several games are featuring crossovers and collaborations. The 'Creepshow' video game is set to release soon, while Warframe will receive a new in-game title honoring Destiny 2 fans. Additionally, HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT is mentioned in the context of these collaborations.
'The Only Way to Keep Bungie Alive Is to Support Marathon,' Ex-Destiny Community Manager Says
A former Bungie community manager believes that supporting the upcoming game Marathon is crucial for the studio's survival, suggesting that issues within the company predate Marathon's development and Sony's acquisition. The manager criticized players for comparing Destiny 2's player count to Marathon's early reception.
I'm going to miss Destiny 2 Day One raids the most
The author expresses a deep sense of loss for the 'Day One' raid experience in Destiny 2, highlighting it as a unique and unparalleled activity in gaming. This sentiment stems from the game's shift away from such pinnacle events, making future 'Day One' raids impossible unless a sequel is released. The article laments the loss of this intense, collaborative challenge and its impact on player engagement and community.
I'm sad, I'm angry, I'm interested: Destiny's final cutscenes are a painful end to a new saga cut…
This article reflects on the emotional impact of Destiny 2's final cutscenes, particularly the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga and the setup for the new Fate saga. The author expresses sadness and anger over the abrupt end to the new narrative direction, highlighting the bittersweet nature of the Monuments of Triumph update's hidden cutscenes. The piece also touches on the retirement of Zavala and the potential implications of the Winnower's appearance, leaving the reader with a desire for a continuation of the story.
