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Heading into Lightfall, Destiny 2 needs to make some drastic changes to survive
On February 28, 2023, Bungie will release the fifth major DLC update to Destiny 2: Lightfall. With the game entering its sixth year, it’s no surprise that the experience as a whole has become difficult for new players to fully engage with. Even with the introduction of the base game as free-to-play, Destiny 2 is a mess of menus and game modes, with a complex story to match.
However, the onboarding process has become such a mess that even for lapsed players with hundreds of hours under their belts, knowing what content to engage with – and what the hell is happening at any given time – has become borderline impossible. If Bungie is not careful, Destiny 2 will become a market exclusively for an unsustainable and ever-diminishing hardcore fanbase.
To tackle what Bungie could do to fix this onboarding issue, we need to break down the key problems. This starts with acknowledging that, as novel as Bungie’s decision to make the core game free-to-play was, Destiny 2 is not a F2P game. Though there are plenty of things for F2P players to do, the majority of end-game activities (such as the seasonal activity for any given update) and most story missions are unavailable to you. Even content under the bracket of ‘F2P’ – such as the nightfall strike as part of the vanguard operations – can be locked if said mission is part of a DLC package.
Formula E has its version of ‘Drive to Survive’ and it’s a great primer for the new season
Drive to Survive did wonders for Formula 1. The hit Netflix series has drawn fans to the sport through its (sometimes manufactured) drama and beautiful cinematography. What you likely don’t know is that Formula E has its version, albeit with shorter episodes and massively condensed storylines. Even still, Formula E Unplugged is a great primer for the new season whether you’ll be watching the EV racing series for the first time or you’re a veteran fan.
Season two of Unplugged, which chronicles 2022’s Season 8 of Formula E, hit some broadcasters just before Christmas and all six episodes have made the rounds a few times here in the US already (CBS Sports Network). That’s a big change from season one’s 15 episodes which weren’t widely distributed and now live on the Formula E YouTube channel. The other difference with this new season is the episodes are 30 minutes with commercials, slightly longer than the 10- to 15-minute entries in the previous installment. But even with some added time, many of the narratives are condensed to the point they’re hard to follow at times.
Episode one covers Mercedes-EQ in its final season (the team was purchased by McLaren). Eventual series winner Stoffel Vandorne has to contend with the fact his teammate is the defending champion. The second episode offers a biographical look at Jaguar TCS’ Mitch Evans, including interviews with his family, his disappointing end to Season 7 and the title push in Season 8 that goes down to the very end.
In episode three, Unplugged covers two teams: TAG Heuer Porsche and ROKiT Venturi Racing. While one banked an early 1-2 finish in Season 8, the other had to contend with drama during its home race. This is the first taste of anything close to Drive to Surive drama. The fourth episode is all about the rookies as Dan Ticktum tries to put his past behind him, Antonio Giovinazzi looks to move on from F1 and American Oliver Askew tries his hand at a global series with the aid of British teammate Jake Dennis.
“Formula E Unplugged presents a realistic picture of life inside the paddock and helps fans to understand more about what makes us tick and where we are coming from,” said Ticktum, who drives for NIO 333 Racing. “I can be pretty fiery, but I think the ‘behind the scenes’ nature of Unplugged will show that sometimes there is a lot more to what drivers are going through than can be seen during races or on social media.”
More drama ensues in episode five when the series covers DS Techeetah, a team with two former Formula E champions in its garage. Things get heated on multiple occasions when both Jean-Éric Vergne and António Félix Da Costa have an equal desire to win. The final installment offers a look at the lead up to the final two rounds in South Korea. A four-way fight for the title, driver changes and a brief discussion of the Gen3 car round out the sixth episode.
There’s plenty to glean despite the compressed format. Even I learned new things as someone who follows the sport. However, Unplugged really focuses on the top four teams in the championship standings, with the exception of Porsche who looked strong at the outset and the episode about rookies. It would’ve been great to include Envision Racing’s Robin Frijns, who finished level on points in the driver’s standings with Di Grassi and Dennis. I can appreciate that Formula E likely has a limited budget for the show, which is why we only get a half dozen episodes, but it would’ve been nice to get to know the likes of Mahindra and Nissan eDAMS along the way (the latter is covered in S1). And there could’ve been an entire episode dedicated to the Gen3 car, especially when you consider how much more advanced it is (or eventually will be) over the Gen2 racer.
In the US, Formula E races are broadcast on CBS Sports Network and usually on a tape delay a few hours after the event. For example, the first race in Mexico City this weekend won’t air until 11:30PM ET Saturday night (race is at 2PM ET). Both practice sessions will stream on the Formula E YouTube channel (5:25PM ET Friday, 8:25AM ET Saturday). Qualifying, which is completed in a knockout-style format, is only viewable on CBSSports.com. If you’re outside of the States, select your country here for the broadcast info.
Netflix’s ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ will return for its fifth season on February 24th
Formula 1: Drive to Survive, the docuseries that helped the motorsport become a bigger deal in the US, will return for its fifth season on Netflix on February 24th. That’s smart timing, since the three-day preseason test for this year’s F1 calendar will be be taking place that weekend.
Netflix has also released a teaser for the latest episodes. The clip focuses on the major rule changes that F1 brought in for the 2022 season and the potential impact that the regulations could have on the drivers’ and manufacturers’ standings.
Formula 1: Drive To Survive returns February 24 — and here’s your first look at Season 5! pic.twitter.com/17R4SAGck6
— Netflix (@netflix) January 12, 2023
Until that show returns, you might be able to tide yourself over by checking out Break Point,a tennis docuseries from the Drive to Survive producers. The first five episodes drop on Friday and the rest of the season will premiere in June. Full Swing, a similar show from the Drive to Survive team that focuses on golfers from the PGA Tour, will debut on February 15th.
“You picked a hell of a year to start following the PGA Tour.”
Spieth, Thomas, Scheffler, Koepka, Morikawa, Poulter, Dahmen, Fitzpatrick, Johnson, Finau, Theegala, Pereira, Niemann, and McIlroy.
Full Swing premieres February 15. pic.twitter.com/jyxCb1Sgmk
— Netflix (@netflix) January 11, 2023
I’m a time traveller from 2671 – aliens are heading for earth to destroy us all… here’s how some humans will survive
A SELF-proclaimed time traveller has claimed aliens are heading to earth to destroy us.
Eno Alric, known as “theradianttimetraveler” on TikTok, wildly claims to be from the year 2671.
On his page, he has made a series of bonkers forecasts for the future, warning in his bio that “mankind is on the brink of destruction”.
Despite none of his previous predictions panning out, he still racks up hundreds of thousands of views on his barmy posts.
He has now warned of a life-changing event he oddly claims will happen in March.
In a new video he said an extraterrestrial species known as “the Champion” will arrive on Earth.
He added: “The world will soon end.
“A very hostile alien species is coming to take back the Earth, we will not win.
“Another alien, whose world was destroyed by the hostiles, will save some of us.
“On March 23, 2023, about 8,000 people will be taken to another habitable planet.”
Despite it racking up hundreds of thousands of viewer, most were not convinced.
One person wrote: “I am a time traveller and I want to inform you that Sunday is the year 2023.”
Another joked: “If it’s gonna end soon, then how were you alive in 2671?”
Eno replied: “As I said, 8,000 are taken to another planet.”
He previously claimed “very big things” will happen on four December dates.
But sceptical TikTok users were left divided by the baseless predictions.
One said: “I know what the event is…. Christmas.”
Another added: “Yes I am a time traveller too that date… is Christmas.”
A third replied: “If you 6,000 years in the future, then how do you have a old phone and know how to work TikTok?”
Many social media users pointed out that Eno’s similar predictions for November never came true.
The supposed time traveller previously claimed that there would be five major events to remember from this month.
He alleged that humans would find new planets, be hit by a tidal wave and be visited by aliens.
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You can now prance about as an overpowered deer in neat survive ’em up 20 Minutes Till Dawn
Dasher the reindeer has found a side gig in 20 Minutes Till Dawn, a neat survive ’em up that’s like Vampire Survivors but with guns you have to aim. She’s been added as a human woman in a festive coat who intermittently turns into an invulnerable deer that can charge about the screen, plunging into enemies that would normally kill you in a heartbeat. She might be a little overpowered, but hey, it’s Christmas.
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