I think it's for gamers.

Hahaha ;) I STRONGLY encourage everyone to reserve their judgement until [i]at least[/i] the beta. Otherwise, we'll probably find ourselves eating crow six months from now. Trolling aside, seems like you're making a bunch of intellectual leaps based on a limited understanding and zero first-hand experience with the game. You're basing your entire opinion on assumptions, speculation (maybe a dash of hear-say), and [i]your[/i] interpretation of Destiny's design decisions. Also, you project this sense that [i]you[/i] speak on behalf of [i]everyone.[/i] That your opinions, observations, and conclusions are in line with everyone else's. While this doesn't offend (or upset) me, I do feel it important to point out that your sentiments are your own. No one here has a magical game-culture barometer. Lol ;) [b]As for my take on Destiny: [/b]The big shift here is that Bungie's new game is an investment game [i]along with[/i] an action shooter. Which will drawn in new fans (and different fans) as well as old fans. It will be a new mix of people with different opinions, perspectives, goals, and values than your typical shooter fanbase.... Which is a good thing. The diehard Halo community is about as one-dimensional and type-casted as they come. [b]However, we can't judge Destiny based on forum as it stands today. This place is still in transition [/b]and [i]some[/i] members are not receptive to change. They are cynical, pessimistic, combative, and resistant. A lot is still in flux and the puzzle pieces are not quite in place. The forum will be a completely different world 6 months from now. The truth of the matter is, Destiny is not Halo. It won't be for [i]everyone[/i] and that is just fine. I wish those people the best and good fortune with Halo 5.

Lmao, bruh fo'real?

as far as i know, no bungie game ever had swearing, or that much blood.

I think this is the first time ive ever seen the adj "childish" and "nerdy" used in conjuction to describe a single group.

[quote]Destiny, on the other hand, is not Halo. It seems that instead of the mainstream, mixed market that they once dominated, Bungie are now aiming at the socially deprived "nerd" market. Toning down the blood, swearing and general adult themes seems to compliment the much younger fanbase, and the massive amount of time needed to play to get unlocks implies they know that many of the buyers will have little to no life outside their rooms/basements, and thus will be able to pour hours in.[/quote] Just because they pull back on gore and language doesn't mean it's for the nerds. Honestly, I have greater respect for the companies that don't stress those parts very much. Or even if they do have lots of gore or language; they could have an option to turn it off. I mean there are quite a few games out there I'd like to try, but it's the gore and/or language that drives me away. Also, you don't NEED massive amounts of time to play Destiny (or any other game) to enjoy them. Anyone can sit down and play a mission or two or some MP matches when they catch a little free time. The large amounts of content is just to keep everyone from nerds to jocks; guys to girls; young to old players to keep coming back and enjoy the game.

No, it's aimed towards "Guardians"

You get points for effort.

8/10 Was brilliant until you said betrayed, which made it obvious.

Does it really matter? T_T

According to your definition, we are all "nerds" to some extent. But, such words as MMORPG and FPS have always attracted nerds As for halo being "cool" and "shooting without ridicule": I have been ridiculed enough to know that this isn't the entire case. So, yes. Destiny is marketed toward nerds. [spoiler]Edit: [i]Shhhhhh...[/i] the trolls are hungry[/spoiler]