The Future of Destiny and Bungie: A Deep Dive with Joker

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the latest episode of the Crystal Core Radio podcast. Brian here, joined by Chris and Joker, as we dive into the current state of Destiny. In this episode, we discuss the impact of recent industry layoffs in 2024 and the potential future of Bungie and Destiny, particularly with Sony's apparent takeover of the platform.

Our main focus this week is an in-depth discussion on what lies ahead for Bungie and its popular IP, Destiny. Joker shares his insights on the internal struggles at Bungie, the effects of the Sony acquisition, and the studio's upcoming projects. We explore whether Bungie can recapture its former glory or if it's destined to struggle under new management.

We also touch on the latest news and personal updates from our hosts. Chris talks about his passion for the Summer Olympics and the CrossFit Games, while Joker shares a harrowing story of a fire in his apartment building. Brian updates us on his exciting interview with Thomas from Moon Studios, creators of Ori and the Blind Forest, and discusses the innovative roguelike elements in No Rest for the Wicked.

As always, we wrap up the episode with our fun segment, "20 Questions," where the hosts try to guess a game based on yes or no questions. This week's game had everyone stumped until the very last question, making for an exciting and memorable moment.

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