5 things Destiny could learn from World of Warcraft

Somehow, a 10-year-old game actually has plenty to teach a modern triple-A blockbuster.

Destiny is an online shooter with role-playing game elements. It comes from Bungie, the same studio that created Halo, one of the biggest first-person shooter franchises in gaming. And while Destiny is off to a good start sales-wise, the critical reception has been a bit lacking. In our review, we said that the ambitious shooter was missing a soul.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.