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	<br>It's a ~~nice piece of world-building from a development team that has often been criticized for ignoring the intriguing narrative that supports Destiny and~~ Destiny 2 . ~~One of~~ the ~~most long-standing criticisms of Destiny 2~~ is ~~that it doesn't build enough on~~ the ~~already lore-rich world of its predecessor, and with fan ire at an~~ all~~-time high regarding trends that suggest Destiny 2~~ is ~~moving backwards ,~~ the ~~introduction~~ of ~~the Exo Stranger's identity is~~ a ~~huge boon~~. ~~Time will tell if this is just a one-off or if~~ the ~~Destiny 2 team~~ is ~~doubling down on its lore-building~~, ~~but it's an encouraging sign for a dedicated community that has been desperate for positives recen~~<br><br> <br>~~How interesting~~ that ~~this only happened after the fact but was such an easy, quick fix. And how awful for this to happen when hardcore players~~ are ~~already vocalizing dissatisfaction with the current state~~ of ~~the game~~. ~~Even worse that first impressions~~ of ~~Destiny 2~~'s ~~first DLC pack (hint: its new location~~, ~~Mercury~~, ~~is tiny) releasing soon are not too positiv~~<br><br> <br>~~That means for two+ months since Destiny 2 has launched the game has been robbing players of~~ a ~~massive amount~~ of ~~in-game earnings that otherwise have a real-world value since they're being sold. And Bungie had it running this way without indicating anywhere that~~ this ~~was the case~~. ~~Sketchy? <br><br> <br>"~~For ~~instance~~, ~~the microtransaction engine may match a more expert/marquee player with a junior player to encourage the junior player to make game-related purchases~~ of ~~items possessed/used by~~ the ~~marquee player~~. ~~A junior player may wish to emulate~~ the ~~marquee player by obtaining weapons or other items used by the marquee play~~<br><br> ~~<br>Bungie's statement claims~~ the XP system ~~was fixed but we don't know what that means or if it was actually fixed~~ yet, ~~so stay tuned! We've reached out~~ to ~~Bungie for clarification on how their downscaling may have impacted real-money purchases mentioned above~~ and ~~will update accordin~~<br><br> <br>The ~~clues, assembled by players on the Destiny subreddit , to the Exo Stranger's identity in Destiny 2~~ are ~~scattered all over the Warmind expansion,~~ and ~~while no single hint is concrete evidence, the overwhelming amount~~ of ~~them makes it pretty obvious~~. ~~The expansion features elements known as Lost Memory Fragments, which players can destroy to find text~~ and ~~lore that relates~~ to the ~~memories of Elsie Bray~~. ~~There are mentions of Exo technology, which her family pioneered~~, ~~and studying~~ the ~~Vex,~~ a ~~cybernetic species that are, more or less, the dark side of what Exo technology could~~<br><br> <br>~~Destiny 2 ~~ , ~~like its predecessor~~, ~~isn't quite delivering on~~ the ~~initial promise~~ of the ~~franchise nor is it keeping~~ the ~~player base happy at~~ the ~~moment~~. ~~A lack of end game content and worse~~, a ~~lack of transparency from developer Bungie, has resulted~~ in a ~~consistent flow of negative buzz on forums~~ and ~~Reddit. But change is com~~<br><br> <br>~~Destiny 2 _ game director Christopher~~ Barrett and ~~project lead Scott~~ Taylor ~~have gone on record confirming~~ the ~~death of the game's beloved~~ Cayde-6~~, an Exo Guardian who has played a major role in the game~~'s ~~narrative up until this point,~~ in the ~~upcoming _[https://destiny2mix.com/~~ Destiny 2 ~~Armor Guide\|Https~~:~~//Destiny2Mix~~.~~Com/] 2: Forsaken~~ expansion. Cayde-6 ~~also happens~~ to ~~be one of~~ the ~~series~~' ~~most iconic characters~~, ~~voiced by Nathan Fillion of Firefly and Castle f~~<br><br> <br>~~Additionally, the game provides Seasonal, time~~-~~limited PvP playlists – Trials of The Nine and Iron Banner. These activities~~ and their ~~rewards are meant~~ to ~~evolve each Season,~~ and ~~they utilize new maps~~, ~~so they would require you to own the latest content~~. ~~To play~~ the ~~latest season~~ of ~~Iron Banner or Trials~~, ~~and earn~~ the ~~new rewards~~, players ~~would need~~ to ~~own Curse of Osir~~<br><br> <br>~~It remains to be seen if this fix will satisfy all Destiny gamers~~. ~~However~~, ~~it does seem much more fair than what was initially instituted in~~ the game~~. It allows gamers access to~~ the ~~modes they were enjoying before~~ the ~~release of the expansion~~. ~~At the same time~~, ~~Curse of Osiris owners get a little bit of special treatment for their purchase. Hopefully the second time will prove to be the charm~~ and ~~_Destiny 2 _ will not have more issues that need address~~<br><br> <br>~~A trailer~~ for Destiny 2 's ~~Curse of Osiris expansion has been unveiled online. When it released in September~~, ~~many fans of the first game were impressed~~ with ~~how much Bungie had managed~~ to ~~improve upon~~ the ~~core gameplay of the original~~. ~~The~~ game~~'s increased emphasis~~ on ~~story and character had some players stating that Destiny 2 was already better than Destiny 1~~ , ~~based purely on~~ the ~~launch~~ content ~~that Destiny 2 provi~~<br><br> <br>~~We’ve seen community discussion around XP gain~~ in ~~Destiny. After reviewing our data, we agree that~~ the ~~system~~ is ~~not performing~~ the ~~way we’d like it~~ to~~. Today, we’d like~~ to ~~describe what’s going on under the hood, and talk about what you can expect going forward when it comes to earning XP in Destin~~<br><br> <br>The ~~Prestige Levithan Raid is being brought back down to Power Level 300 which will lower the rewards but allow everyone access . The Trails~~ of the ~~Nine will only require Curse of Osiris~~ , ~~when it~~'s ~~played on the map specific to the DLC. The same will hold true~~ of ~~Normal Nightfall~~. ~~However~~, ~~Prestige Nightfall will remain at the new 330 Level Cap and only players who have purchased Curse of Osiris will be able to access~~<br>		<br>What's more, Heroic Strikes, which are finally making a comeback in Destiny 2 , requires consumers to purchase DLC in order to play the playlist in the sequel. Considering that the minimum Power Level for the Heroic Strikes playlist is only 270, vanilla players should be able to take part in the playlist; all Bungie needs to do is make the Curse of Osiris strikes available as a separate option. But to lock both the Heroic Strikes and the Prestige Nightfall behind the DLC is unscrupulous, to say the le<br><br> <br>Activision has announced that Call of Duty: WWII and Desti ny 2 are North America's best-selling console games of 2017. The games were two of the publisher's flagship titles for the year, and have performed exceptionally well, with WWII bringing in more than $1 billion worldwide since its release in early Novem<br><br> <br>This is a great time to stock up on any Assassin's Creed games, but there's plenty of other great titles on sale this week. For example, Thumper is one of the best rhythm games released this generation and is 60% off. Additionally, the recently released Burnout Paradise Remastered , an undeniable classic, is 30% <br> <br>A spokesperson for the developer clarified that this system has not been implemented in-game as of yet, referring chiefly to the recent release of [https://Destiny2mix.com/ destiny 2 walkthrough\|https://destiny2mix.Com/] 2 and the forthcoming release of Call of Duty W<br><br> <br>The weekly Xbox **** deals are now live and they include dozens of different Xbox One title at a discount price. There are even some Xbox 360 games that are incredibly cheap and serve to highlight the system's unique backwards compatibility. Similarly to the PlayStation Store sales this week, Ubisoft steals the show by offering many Assassin's Creed titles on sale at a hefty reduct<br><br> <br>Forsaken will take players to two separate locations: a new section of the Reef called The Tangled Shore that has " fallen to lawlessness ," and The Dreaming City, the home of the Awoken faction of humans that will be specifically used for endgame content such as the next raid. Bungie says that the location will be filled with " secrets to discover and bosses to defeat ." While these two locations will be exclusive to the new expansion, a free update available to all Destiny 2 owners will add in several new features including a revamped weapon slot system, improvements to mods, and other user interface upgra<br><br> <br>In the interview, conducted by Eurogamer , Barrett and Taylor were asked about the decision leading up to Cayde-6's death . The duo explained that the character is known for his witty one-liners and campy behavior even in the face of death, and that Destiny 2 : Forsaken is Bungie's earnest attempt to steer the series away from that action-hero trope. The studio is hoping the expansion will set a darker tone for a series that grapples with a lot of big, brooding questions, and it appears Cayde-6 was a necessary fatality to ensure that the Guardians' nadir was successfully reached. When asked if Cayde-6 was really dead or dead "like in a superhero movie," Taylor said, "No, he's definitely de<br><br> <br>Call of Duty WWII __ developer Activision have been granted a patent for a new matchmaking system - one that analyzes player behavior and tweaks their gaming experiences to encourage microtransactions. Loot Boxes and in-game purchases have become increasingly controversial, with more triple-A games releasing with some variation of this component. The recent beta for Star Wars Battlefont II raised the issue of how monetized loot boxes have become problematic. Likewise, the full release of Middle-earth: Shadow of War has been criticized for being pay-to-win, with a Loot Chest system that allows players to use real-world money to purchase followers, gear, and even<br><br> <br>The latest game in Ubisoft's signature series, Assassin’s Creed Origins , is included at 40% off regular price. Set in Egypt, the 2017 game of the year contending stealth title offered up a new combat system and role-playing game elements that helped freshen up the long-running series. Other major games seeing notable discounts include Destiny 2 , Divinity , EA Sports UFC 3 , and many m<br><br> <br>Curse of Osiris comes on the heels of Bungie suffering overwhelming backlash for rigging Destiny 2 's XP system , with regard to players earning Bright Engrams post-Level 20, thus forcing them to " fix " the system. But they failed to mention if they would make it up their mistake to players by compensating them with in-game rewards that they lost out on. Unfortunately, Bungie seems to be doing the exact opposite, as they're now blocking previously available end-game content behind <br><br> <br>"For example, if the player purchased a particular weapon, the microtransaction engine may match the player in a gameplay session in which the particular weapon is highly effective. This may encourage the player to make future purchases to achieve similar gameplay resul<br><br> <br>The Call of Duty series has long been a powerhouse in the industry, but last year's Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was considered a relative commercial failure. With WWII , though, Activision has bounced back in a major<br>

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	<br>~~Destiny 2 _ will be getting~~ a ~~major game mode update in~~ the ~~fall~~ that ~~will introduce a "whole new style of play," according to Activision president Cody Johnson~~. ~~_Destiny 2 is already one~~ of the most ~~popular first~~-~~person shooter properties in~~ the ~~gaming industry~~, and is ~~developed by Bungie~~, the ~~studio behind~~ the ~~iconic Halo ser~~<br><br> <br>~~Bungie continues working against~~ players ~~as they've now blocked select Destiny 2 end-game content for those who haven't purchased~~ the game~~'s DLC~~. ~~The game's~~ first ~~mini-expansion, Curse~~ of ~~Osiris , released this past Tuesday and came with new missions - as well as an increase in the game~~'s ~~soft level cap, from 20 to 25, and gear level cap, from 300 to 330~~ (~~gear can be increased by 5 using legendary mods) - in addition to introducing~~ new ~~higher-level~~, ~~end-game content~~, ~~such as Heroic Stri~~<br><br> <br>~~A spokesperson~~ for the ~~developer clarified that this system~~ has ~~not~~ been ~~implemented~~ in-game ~~as of yet, referring chiefly to~~ the ~~recent release of Destiny 2 and the forthcoming release of Call of Duty W~~<br><br> <br>~~According to GameSpot~~ , ~~however, Activision is already looking ahead~~ to the ~~next wave~~ of ~~content for Destiny 2~~ . ~~Johnson stated that fans won~~'~~t hear anything more about~~ the ~~upcoming fall release, which will be [https://destiny2MIX.Com/ Destiny 2 leveling guide\|https://destiny2mix.com/] 2~~ '~~s third expansion~~, ~~until E3 2018 in June. That didn~~'~~t stop him from providing some intriguing context~~ to ~~sate those eager to hear m~~<br><br> <br>~~With~~ the ~~much-needed changes coming~~ in Warmind ~~(though there are still loot boxes...)~~ and the ~~potential for a genre-changing development in the fall~~ expansion, ~~Destiny 2 appears primed~~ to ~~recapture~~ the ~~industry's imagination~~. ~~Activision~~, and Destiny 2 ~~fans~~, ~~will hope the game's third expansion follows the same blueprint~~ its predecessor'~~s did - Destiny 's third expansion, The Taken King , was hailed as~~ the ~~best~~ the game ~~had ever offered~~, ~~winning over scores~~ of ~~fans and wooing players into returning for~~ a ~~significant amount~~ of t<br><br> <br>~~Prestige difficulty would always rise to~~ the ~~new Power cap~~. ~~It could~~ be ~~the pinnacle~~ of ~~challenge, with~~ the most ~~prestigious rewards~~, ~~but it therefore would require you to own the latest Expansion~~ and ~~be at the new Power~~ <br><br> <br>~~Polygon notes that Destiny 2 players can no longer access certain end~~-~~game content without purchasing the Curse~~ of ~~Osiris DLC first (~~and ~~presumably future DLC as well)~~. ~~End-game content~~, ~~such as Nightfalls~~ and ~~the Raid~~, ~~have seen their base power level requirements increase, with Nightfalls now requiring players~~ to ~~have a 270 Power Level~~. ~~While they're still available to~~ the ~~general public~~, the ~~Nightfall's Prestige variant~~, ~~which previously required Power Level 300, now requires 330 gear, a level only people who purchased the DLC can obt~~<br><br> <br>~~Bungie has been establishing a much more intimate relationship with fans when it comes~~ to ~~information regarding~~ Destiny ~~2 's future~~, ~~so Johnson playing coy most likely means that he isn't being hyperbolic regarding~~ the ~~new gameplay mode~~. ~~If Bungie hasn't informed fans about what~~ to ~~expect from~~ the ~~fall~~ release ~~yet~~, ~~it's because it is~~ a ~~massive development~~. ~~Destiny~~ 2 ~~features a detailed roadmap of its content plans~~ that ~~extends into the late summer currently, with no information regarding the expansion in the fall as of~~ <br><br> <br>Destiny 2~~: Forsaken is coming~~ in ~~early~~ September, ~~and carries~~ the ~~hopes of many long-time players on its shoulders. The expansion is~~ Bungie~~'s latest attempt~~ to ~~address~~ the ~~many Destiny 2 concerns~~ the game's ~~playerbase has with its direction,~~ and ~~is adding back random weapon rolls,~~ Destiny 1 ~~'s old weapon slot system~~, ~~and a new gameplay mode in the form of Gambit that are all features implemented~~ based on the ~~feedback the studio has gotten over~~ Destiny 2 ~~'s first year in existe~~<br> <br>~~The element of chance inherent~~ in ~~these systems led gamers to question their nature as a form of gambling~~. ~~The ESRB has since weighed in on~~ the ~~debate and decided that this~~ is not the ~~case~~. ~~While their legality has apparently been clarified~~, ~~the morality of targeted microtransactions remains up for debate. Now, Activision is looking~~ to ~~take~~ the ~~next big step of in-game marketing~~, ~~via a system that~~ can ~~deliberately enhance or reduce your gameplay experience~~ to ~~encourage purchases of~~ in~~-game cont~~<br><br> <br>~~Call of Duty WWII __ developer Activision have been granted a patent for a new matchmaking system - one that analyzes player behavior and tweaks their gaming experiences~~ to ~~encourage microtransactions~~. ~~Loot Boxes and in-game purchases have become increasingly controversial, with more triple-A games releasing with some variation~~ of ~~this component. The recent beta for Star Wars Battlefont II raised~~ the ~~issue~~ of ~~how monetized loot boxes have become problematic. Likewise~~, the ~~full release of Middle-earth: Shadow of War has been criticized for being pay-~~to~~-win, with a Loot Chest system that allows players to use real-world money to purchase followers, gear, and even<br><br> <br>Rolling Stone first reported~~ the ~~story about Activision's new patent, which is described as a " computer-implemented method~~ of ~~driving microtransactions in a multi-player game "~~. ~~The story has since been picked up by news outlets and YouTubers like Downward Thrust~~ , ~~who broke down~~ the ~~patent~~ and ~~what it could mean for the future~~ of ~~gaming. Take a look at the video~~ be<br>		<br>It's a nice piece of world-building from a development team that has often been criticized for ignoring the intriguing narrative that supports Destiny and Destiny 2 . One of the most long-standing criticisms of Destiny 2 is that it doesn't build enough on the already lore-rich world of its predecessor, and with fan ire at an all-time high regarding trends that suggest Destiny 2 is moving backwards , the introduction of the Exo Stranger's identity is a huge boon. Time will tell if this is just a one-off or if the Destiny 2 team is doubling down on its lore-building, but it's an encouraging sign for a dedicated community that has been desperate for positives recen<br><br> <br>How interesting that this only happened after the fact but was such an easy, quick fix. And how awful for this to happen when hardcore players are already vocalizing dissatisfaction with the current state of the game. Even worse that first impressions of Destiny 2's first DLC pack (hint: its new location, Mercury, is tiny) releasing soon are not too positiv<br><br> <br>That means for two+ months since Destiny 2 has launched the game has been robbing players of a massive amount of in-game earnings that otherwise have a real-world value since they're being sold. And Bungie had it running this way without indicating anywhere that this was the case. Sketchy? <br><br> <br>"For instance, the microtransaction engine may match a more expert/marquee player with a junior player to encourage the junior player to make game-related purchases of items possessed/used by the marquee player. A junior player may wish to emulate the marquee player by obtaining weapons or other items used by the marquee play<br><br> <br>Bungie's statement claims the XP system was fixed but we don't know what that means or if it was actually fixed yet, so stay tuned! We've reached out to Bungie for clarification on how their downscaling may have impacted real-money purchases mentioned above and will update accordin<br><br> <br>The clues, assembled by players on the Destiny subreddit , to the Exo Stranger's identity in Destiny 2 are scattered all over the Warmind expansion, and while no single hint is concrete evidence, the overwhelming amount of them makes it pretty obvious. The expansion features elements known as Lost Memory Fragments, which players can destroy to find text and lore that relates to the memories of Elsie Bray. There are mentions of Exo technology, which her family pioneered, and studying the Vex, a cybernetic species that are, more or less, the dark side of what Exo technology could<br><br> <br>Destiny 2 , like its predecessor, isn't quite delivering on the initial promise of the franchise nor is it keeping the player base happy at the moment. A lack of end game content and worse, a lack of transparency from developer Bungie, has resulted in a consistent flow of negative buzz on forums and Reddit. But change is com<br><br> <br>Destiny 2 _ game director Christopher Barrett and project lead Scott Taylor have gone on record confirming the death of the game's beloved Cayde-6, an Exo Guardian who has played a major role in the game's narrative up until this point, in the upcoming _[https://destiny2mix.com/ Destiny 2 Armor Guide\|Https://Destiny2Mix.Com/] 2: Forsaken expansion. Cayde-6 also happens to be one of the series' most iconic characters, voiced by Nathan Fillion of Firefly and Castle f<br><br> <br>Additionally, the game provides Seasonal, time-limited PvP playlists – Trials of The Nine and Iron Banner. These activities and their rewards are meant to evolve each Season, and they utilize new maps, so they would require you to own the latest content. To play the latest season of Iron Banner or Trials, and earn the new rewards, players would need to own Curse of Osir<br><br> <br>It remains to be seen if this fix will satisfy all Destiny gamers. However, it does seem much more fair than what was initially instituted in the game. It allows gamers access to the modes they were enjoying before the release of the expansion. At the same time, Curse of Osiris owners get a little bit of special treatment for their purchase. Hopefully the second time will prove to be the charm and _Destiny 2 _ will not have more issues that need address<br><br> <br>A trailer for Destiny 2 's Curse of Osiris expansion has been unveiled online. When it released in September, many fans of the first game were impressed with how much Bungie had managed to improve upon the core gameplay of the original. The game's increased emphasis on story and character had some players stating that Destiny 2 was already better than Destiny 1 , based purely on the launch content that Destiny 2 provi<br><br> <br>We’ve seen community discussion around XP gain in Destiny. After reviewing our data, we agree that the system is not performing the way we’d like it to. Today, we’d like to describe what’s going on under the hood, and talk about what you can expect going forward when it comes to earning XP in Destin<br><br> <br>The Prestige Levithan Raid is being brought back down to Power Level 300 which will lower the rewards but allow everyone access . The Trails of the Nine will only require Curse of Osiris , when it's played on the map specific to the DLC. The same will hold true of Normal Nightfall. However, Prestige Nightfall will remain at the new 330 Level Cap and only players who have purchased Curse of Osiris will be able to access<br>

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Destiny 2 _ will be getting a major game mode update in the fall that will introduce a "whole new style of play," according to Activision president Cody Johnson. _Destiny 2 is already one of the most popular first-person shooter properties in the gaming industry, and is developed by Bungie, the studio behind the iconic Halo ser Bungie continues working against players as they've now blocked select **Destiny 2 ** end-game content for those who haven't purchased the game's DLC. The game's first mini-expansion, Curse of Osiris , released this past Tuesday and came with new missions - as well as an increase in the game's soft level cap, from 20 to 25, and gear level cap, from 300 to 330 (gear can be increased by 5 using legendary mods) - in addition to introducing new higher-level, end-game content, such as Heroic Stri A spokesperson for the developer clarified that this system has not been implemented in-game as of yet, referring chiefly to the recent release of Destiny 2 and the forthcoming release of Call of Duty W According to GameSpot , however, Activision is already looking ahead to the next wave of content for Destiny 2 . Johnson stated that fans won't hear anything more about the upcoming fall release, which will be [https://destiny2MIX.Com/ Destiny 2 leveling guide|https://destiny2mix.com/] 2 's third expansion, until E3 2018 in June. That didn't stop him from providing some intriguing context to sate those eager to hear m With the much-needed changes coming in Warmind (though there are still loot boxes...) and the potential for a genre-changing development in the fall expansion, Destiny 2 appears primed to recapture the industry's imagination. Activision, and Destiny 2 fans, will hope the game's third expansion follows the same blueprint its predecessor's did - Destiny 's third expansion, The Taken King , was hailed as the best the game had ever offered, winning over scores of fans and wooing players into returning for a significant amount of t Prestige difficulty would always rise to the new Power cap. It could be the pinnacle of challenge, with the most prestigious rewards, but it therefore would require you to own the latest Expansion and be at the new Power Polygon notes that Destiny 2 players can no longer access certain end-game content without purchasing the Curse of Osiris DLC first (and presumably future DLC as well). End-game content, such as Nightfalls and the Raid, have seen their base power level requirements increase, with Nightfalls now requiring players to have a 270 Power Level. While they're still available to the general public, the Nightfall's Prestige variant, which previously required Power Level 300, now requires 330 gear, a level only people who purchased the DLC can obt Bungie has been establishing a much more intimate relationship with fans when it comes to information regarding Destiny 2 's future, so Johnson playing coy most likely means that he isn't being hyperbolic regarding the new gameplay mode. If Bungie hasn't informed fans about what to expect from the fall release yet, it's because it is a massive development. Destiny 2 features a detailed roadmap of its content plans that extends into the late summer currently, with no information regarding the expansion in the fall as of Destiny 2: Forsaken is coming in early September, and carries the hopes of many long-time players on its shoulders. The expansion is Bungie's latest attempt to address the many Destiny 2 concerns the game's playerbase has with its direction, and is adding back random weapon rolls, Destiny 1 's old weapon slot system, and a new gameplay mode in the form of Gambit that are all features implemented based on the feedback the studio has gotten over Destiny 2 's first year in existe The element of chance inherent in these systems led gamers to question their nature as a form of gambling. The ESRB has since weighed in on the debate and decided that this is not the case. While their legality has apparently been clarified, the morality of targeted microtransactions remains up for debate. Now, Activision is looking to take the next big step of in-game marketing, via a system that can deliberately enhance or reduce your gameplay experience to encourage purchases of in-game cont Call of Duty WWII __ developer Activision have been granted a patent for a new matchmaking system - one that analyzes player behavior and tweaks their gaming experiences to encourage microtransactions. Loot Boxes and in-game purchases have become increasingly controversial, with more triple-A games releasing with some variation of this component. The recent beta for Star Wars Battlefont II raised the issue of how monetized loot boxes have become problematic. Likewise, the full release of Middle-earth: Shadow of War has been criticized for being pay-to-win, with a Loot Chest system that allows players to use real-world money to purchase followers, gear, and even Rolling Stone first reported the story about Activision's new patent, which is described as a " computer-implemented method of driving microtransactions in a multi-player game ". The story has since been picked up by news outlets and YouTubers like Downward Thrust , who broke down the patent and what it could mean for the future of gaming. Take a look at the video be