So Bungie COO Pete Parsons took the time to critique the game review process to Gamespot, stating that games like Destiny require a need to change the way games are reviewed. I took some... issue with his responses. [quote] "I think it's very difficult to--as we see games like Destiny coming out--it's very difficult to sit down for nine hours, 11 hours, and write up a review of a game like Destiny, right?"[/quote] Why, yes Pete... it is. BECAUSE YOU WOULD HAVE BEAT THE GAME IN 11 HOURS... got a crap pulse rifle and had absolutely no clue wtf the story was about. You would have then realized you had about another 11 hours of replaying the same game you just beat over and over to grind for an some artificial number so you could hit the glass ceiling to raid. Which you would have beaten by the end of the first week (if it had been available). [quote]"If I were a reviewer it seems like a nearly impossible challenge to do because there's just no way you can experience... you barely experience sort of the campaign side of it and just PvP and no way you can get into all of the end-game activities,"[/quote] Well thank god you arent Pete. Let me sum Destiny up for you, and it is the polar opposite of impossible. 1-20: Blast through the story in 10 hours, have no idea wtf the plot was, doesnt matter, doesnt affect anything 20-26: Grind the Story, Bounties, and Crucible for Rep/Marks 26-28: Grind Shards/Mats to upgrade gear, Raid 28-30: HM Raid, RNG for helmet, Grind exp 30: Nothing to do... grind exp for the 10 exotics that suck sitting in your vault. 'barely experience sort of the campaign side'? I think you mean the campaign side can barely be considered an experience. PvP? Although I do enjoy it for the most part (not counting Blind Watch... seriously... guys... did you play that map?... like... ever?) has little to no value in progressing your character to 30 (not counting IB). All the end-game activities? Are you shitting me? there are TWO: Raiding and Grinding. The article also goes on to say: [quote]The review process for games is indeed changing. Earlier this week, Ubisoft explained why it thinks you might not want to trust day-one reviews for The Crew, a socially inspired racing game.[/quote] Okay Bungie, you now have Ubisoft agreeing with you... the people that just put out Assassin's Creed: Unity. You know, the game that Forbes said should have been recalled due to the number of glitches and functional issues. This article really struck a nerve, obviously. Its one thing to gut a game, have whatever internal issues you all apparently had, and put out a game that artificially stretches out play time with grinding. I understand (as your contract with Activision is all over the internet) you cant come out and say anything negative or admit that Destiny is not the game you intended to make. But I have to tell you, this article pushes a very thin line: you have the audacity to blame the review process and call it into question? That's like advertising a BLT, selling me a turd sandwich, then telling me I just need to reevaluate what a sandwich could be. Pete Parsons responses make me wonder if he even has played Destiny. This article is embarrassing for anyone with half a mind. You look ignorant to your own game, and the situation you have put yourself in. I dont expect anyone at Bungie to take open accountability for what Destiny turned out to be, but you look like an asshole when you point fingers at the review process and make excuses. You really need to get out of your own way Bungie. Having been a huge fan since Halo caused me to invest in an Xbox, I write this to try to help you... but I have to admit, I am beginning to question if Bungie even is the same company anymore. I hope you realize I am not the only member of your fanbase that has had their trust shaken. Despite my coarse and sarcastic tone, I really do. Try to remember: this time twenty years ago, you were sitting in a warehouse in Chicago folding your own Marathon boxes to make Christmas orders. Today, you dont fold Destiny boxes... and thats because of your fans.