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[daniels]

Its kinda easy to laugh at destiny isn't it?

 

[FyreWulff]

Wow, I feel sorry for Bungie, being tarnished by Activisions horrible campaign.

Although, I bet many people here purchase a redbull just for this.

For all of these promotions in the United States you never need to buy the product. You can just send in a self addressed envelope and get a free token.

 

[Blue Ninja]

All we need now is Bungie telling us our reactions are the only thing that's wrong, again. That'd be fucking perfect.

I'm really surprised at Bungie. They used to be one my favorite developers.

 

[krang]

An Adrian Newey quest in Destiny? I thought their gameplay was designed to not be streamlined.

The engine makes it slow.

 

[TheChundertaker]

Bungie to fans.

 

[Lanrutcon]

This game has become such a circus.

 

[pantsonhead]

At this point I'm just glad I bought the base game used and haven't gotten any of the DLC.

 

[In Service]

Have I missed a Dorito / Mountain Dew GIF yet?

Please tell me I haven't missed it.

 

[Lashley]

Sad.

 

[disastermouse]

Is it time to start a fund for building safe houses for Destiny victims looking to escape the cycle of abuse?

 

[InfernoNR]

So incredibly dumb. Shouldn't have to buy soda/energy drinks just to play content in a game.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Check this info snipet ( from reddit).
Bungie and Activision deserve all the hate for the way they treat their fanbase.

I love that this is suggesting Destiny fans are used to getting ripped off and that getting this Red Bull mission is actually a better deal than the other over-priced DLC. Thats what its saying, right there, just in 'polite marketing language'. Its amazing.

 

[Hyun Sai]

Next exclusive promotional deal is tied with Gjallahorn.

Believe.

 

[LiK]

I'm laughing

 

[stephen08]

I really hope this backlash stops this kind of stuff with Destiny. At first it wasn't so bad.

PlayStation timed exclusive content? Ok.
Some green weapons for pre-order bonus? Ok.
A green Sparrow you can buy for pre-ordering at Gamestop? Ok.
Collector's edition goods like a ghost shell and I don't even remember what else? Ok.
A shader for pre-ordering Advanced Warfare? Ok.
A shader and emblem as a donation incentive for Nepal relief? Ok. That's kind of cool even.

Now though,

Exclusive quest for Red Bull?
Exclusive emotes for TTK CE orders?

This is where I think it has gone too far. We are only one step away from CE exclusive exotics, and pre-order missions now.

I love the game and will happily buy the $40 upgrade version but all this extra shit is a very bad look for a game that launched with some bad publicity that Bungie has spent the last year working to fix. I really hope they do something drastic to fix this.

 

[Griss]

I love that this is suggesting Destiny fans are used to getting ripped off and that getting this Red Bull mission is actually a better deal than the other over-priced DLC. Thats what its saying, right there, just in 'polite marketing language'. Its amazing.

Thank you for pointing that out, i missed that. Didn't think it could be right; genuinely laughed my ass off when that's exactly what it says.

 

[TheOctodad]

I don't see the problem. It's basically DLC but instead of paying the $2 on PSN you by a can of Red Bull. Not a big deal.

It's the repeated nature of offenses.

The game is grindy and requires a great deal of time and "dice rolling."
The game lacks content.
The game charges a premium for lackluster DLC.
The makers of the game are disrespectful to their fans.
They lock premium content for newcomers only (unless you want to repurchase the entire game).
Now I also have to go out and purchase a redbull to experience the full game.

It just gets old. I don't want to keep up with what I'm missing and having to be a constant cash machine for Bungie.

Even moreso I tend to shield my life as much as possible from marketing and this kind of lifestyle of "buy buy buy." I don't like my games making me feel like there's always more I should buy, especially when it starts infiltrating into product placement.

 

[Rupe]

So Activision's Amiibo? Well maybe you can actually fimd this one in stores...

 

[Duxxy3]

If the game had a lot of content I don't think anybody would care. That's not the case though, Destiny is content starved. Almost... thirsty you could say.

Another in a long line of disgusting practices.

 

[Z3M0G]

I'd rather pay 3-4 bucks for the same mission than buy a can of red bull.

 

[SocksAndShoes]

Number 1: Perfect thread title.

Number 2: This is just blatant cash grabbing at it's finest (worst?). I can't wait until the next COD requires a biometric scanner on your controller to detect Cheetos dust or you won't gain exp.

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

This game. Just...I can't even explain my distaste for this without seeming like a shitpost.

 

[jelly]

Bungie like money, who would have thought. The main staff are probably hoping to reap great cuts of profits for retirement and new adventures which is fair enough. Not a consumer friendly way to go about it but there isn't any push back so Bungie and Activision will keep turning the screw.

 

[DarkKyo]

Wow, what sell outs. God damn...

 

[disastermouse]

Out-COD-ing COD.

 

[jem0208]

Making people wait to play actual game content for a promotion is annoying. But at least at the bare minimum it goes to everyone in a time after. Versus before which was "never".

Sgt. Johnson is STILL locked away for everyone in ODST. Since 2009.

That sucks too, both are far worse than XP boosts though.

That said, Johnson was a model and voice pack. This is an exclusive quest.

 

[Vinterbird]

Have Red Bull or Bungie said whether this promotion is US only?

 

[Wizman23]

I wonder if Xbox players get shafted on this too

 

[Magwik]

Do people really care about a quest that will probably badly be garbage?

 

[nailbombxx]

"Destiny consumers are used to paying a premium for downloadable content similar to this quest"

They got y'all trained now

 

[Vashetti]

Do people really care about a quest that will probably badly be garbage?

It's the principle.

 

[a.wd]

Do people really care about a quest that will probably badly be garbage?

In destiny? Yes, they haven't got that much to play with as it is

 

[kraspkibble]

I'm done with this game. Uninstalling it.

Anyone who continues to play this...shame on you.

 

[Entryhazard]

The Red Bull Amiibo

 

[panama chief]

Fuck. Now I have to pre-order Red Bull?

 

[Naythan]

I only put about 12 hours into Destiny before completely giving up on it and even I feel ashamed that I ever associated myself with the game.

 

[Vire]

I'm going to laugh even harder when we find out it's the same as another mission we've already played, just in reverse.

 

[edornob]

Nice, my goto energy drink and favourite game in one package.

First thing that came to mind. What is everyone so upset about?

 

[panama chief]

First thing that came to mind. What is everyone so upset about?

Read through the topic. Concerns are legit.

 

[stephen08]

First thing that came to mind. What is everyone so upset about?

Imagine for a moment it was your least favorite drink.

 

[VeryGooster]

It couldn't have been a not nasty drink? :lol

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

First thing that came to mind. What is everyone so upset about?

Not everyone sits around drinking that piss water all day...

Why should I waste my money on a stupid energy drink to get content that should be included in the damn game?

 

[Magwik]

I'm done with this game. Uninstalling it.

Anyone who continues to play this...shame on you.

Oh cool now we are shaming people for enjoying a video game

Not everyone sits around drinking that piss water all day...

Why should I waste my money on a stupid energy drink to get content that should be included in the damn game?

You're not forced to buy it

 

[SPCTRE]

I'm so glad I actually like Red Bull.

mybodyisready.gif

 

[Kinyou]

They're squeezing it like there's no tomorrow

 

[DrROBschiz]

They're squeezing it like there's no tomorrow

They couldnt even wait till the previous pricing controversy died down before showing how else they are trying to milk consumers lol

 

[MrS]

I'm going to laugh even harder when we find out it's the same as another mission we've already played, just in reverse.

Don't forget the enemy reskins!

 

[QuantumZebra]

Check this info snipet ( from reddit).
Bungie and Activision deserve all the hate for the way they treat their fanbase.

what the fuck are you doing, Bungie/Activision???

 

[Flintty]

Bungie to fans.

Lol this thread just keeps on giving

 

[Lnkn52]

"Destiny consumers(?) are used to paying a premium for downloadable content similar to this quest"
"Mirror red Bull's brand traits"

LOL, you can't make this shit up. It's so good.

Ugh, that's a shame that they flaunt it; but it's true.