Destiny Beta Launching in 2014

[Siren]

Earlier today Amazon leaked pre-order information for Destiny that including access to a beta that is beginning in early 2014. Activision has confirmed that there will be access to the beta for those that pre order the unique action role playing, first person shooter.

Retailers participating in the beta access for pre orders are Amazon, Gamestop, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart. Once Destiny has been pre ordered, you will receive a beta entry code on your receipt or through email. For those of you that have already pre ordered Destiny for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 or Xbox One do not fret; according to Eurogamer you will indeed receive a beta entry code by email.

Destiny is a part of Bungie's 10 year publishing deal with Activision and features a story set in post-apocalyptic setting where three races are guarding the last city in Earth; Human, Exo, and Awoken. The Exo race who appear to channel Master Chief likeness were actually inspired by Master Chief, the undead, and The Terminator. Each race will also have a class to go with it that has been influenced by Star Wars, old westerns, Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, and you guessed it; Master Chief.

Destiny does not have an official release date, however Amazon has "place holder" release date of June 30th, 2014.

via Amazon, Eurogamer and Destiny wiki

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[Dateranoth]

I have read very little about Destiny.  10 year publishing deal? Damn, I assume this is going to be some huge multipart shooter?