In Episode 62, Hoot Dawg Radio is back online our heroes, ClearNite and the Ragin Cajun’ (Rob1103), catch up on gaming, television, game deals, and a variety of topics. ClearNite provides some background on the evolution of the Sea of Thieves over the last two years, with its upcoming 2nd anniversary, its evolving world in comparison to Destiny’s, and some great gaming communities. Rob continues the crucible grind and takes a step into Trials of Saint 14…  err.. Osiris, and goes exploring a whole new world, revisiting his time in No Man’s Sky.  

Destiny’s current game state is still the focus of the main discussion, as the new “Season of the Worthy”  begins we try to fill everyone’s “nicest guy” needs, as we welcome back one of our favorite Hoot Dawg members. JimDino, to discuss his current Destiny grind and experiences in Crucible, Trials, and more.  We’re glad to be back again and hope you enjoy, despite some crazy audio issues that plague a bit of this episode recording. (Apologies for some of those moments, mostly at the outset.)

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Destiny 2

Sea of Thieves: Crews of Rage

No Man Sky

CBS All Access – free until April 23, 2020

In Episode 61, Hoot Dawg Radio is back for 2020 with ClearNite and the Ragin Cajun’ (Rob1103) as they catch up on gaming, television, game deals, and a variety of topics including Destiny’s current state, and the upcoming roadmap, as a “State of the Game” discussion airing many hopes, desires, and speculation for crucible PvP, comp mode, and (the inevitable) return of Trials in the near future.  As part of the discussion, they welcome a most-special guest from the Hoot Dawg Gaming Clan. JimDino . Additionally, ClearNite explains out his recent obsession with American Trucker Simulation (ATS) and his addicted return to the Sea of Thieves while Rob describes Forza’s recent changes including the “Battle Royale” style mode. 

It’s a time for reflection, wonder, and endurance (i.e hashing out ClearNite’s recent adventures trucking across the Virtual West Coast and hauling … booty around the Sea of Thieves) .

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Destiny 2

Sea of Thieves: Seabound Soul and Festival of Giving 

American Trucker Simulation (ATS)

Xbox Ultimate Game Pass on Amazon (buy 1 month, get 2 additional free).

In Episode 60, Hoot Dawg Radio is “buzzing” with activity as ClearNite hosts a 1v1 with a “most patient” Sherpa and friend of the clan, PoopShizzle. We talk about his [gaming] origin story along with varied discussion topics that range from a very “Vexing” Final Assault, Shizzle’s “fresh” cooking and gaming streams, some Epic deals, the dreaded Steam sales, music appreciation, recent games beyond just Destiny, plus ClearNite’s experiences with the Google Stadia launch. Finally, we evaluate the current season and anticipate the changes coming as the Season of the Undying is sunsetting in favor of a new solar “Dawn” ahead.

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Destiny 2: Shadow Keep

Epic Games freebies of the week

Haphazard Heroes (http://haphazardheroes.com/)

In Episode 59, Hoot Dawg Radio welcomes back our clanmate Adavari (aka the Guardian formerly known as Elemental Pro and the “wee one“). In an unfortunate turn of events, ClearNite finds himself outgunned by these “mostly salt-free” Destiny hunters as the talk surrounds Festival of the Lost 2019, Crucible, power gains, dungeon delving, weapon rolls, class builds, and even a little haunted forest exploration.

It may be his second (*cough third*) appearance, but Adavari last joined the show right before the Warmind DLC; needless to say, much has changed including: his name, primary platform, and much more (like Destiny Year 2 and this start of Year 3) .

Finally, we squeeze some early impressions of the upcoming Witcher Netflix Series (Trailer), BlizzCon2019 (Diablo4 and Overwatch2 non-announcements), and more!

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Steam: Adavari

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Shadow Keep: Festival of the Lost

Witcher (Netflix series’ trailers)

BlizzCon (Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4)

Haphazard Heroes (http://haphazardheroes.com/) w/@PoopShizzle

In episode 58, Hoot Dawg Radio returns from an extended break with ClearNite and “The Ragin’ Cajun” (Rob1103). Everyone has recovered from the initial Shadow Keep launch, as well as individual miscellaneous ailments, and are rip, roaring, and ready to talk Destiny’s return to the moon. The moon’s haunted and so are the Nightmares as we reconvene for our initial thoughts and impressions for Shadow Keep and our “Undying” affection for returning guest and Hoot Dawg clan member, ItsWenzel, who teamed up with Team Onyx for a Day 1 Garden of Salvation Raid, earning the 24hour emblem. We hear the tale as well as recommendations for the new season and what weapons are emerging as the stellar standouts.

Come join us and jump right on in, the Vex milk is feelin’ fine and “Steamy”.

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Shadow Keep

Destiny 2 : A New Light

Husky Raid – MOTW

Haphazard Heroes

In episode 57, ClearNite and Rob1103 catch up on Destiny and their other gaming experiences and then recap some of the recent Destiny events such as the upcoming PC migration to Steam, the arrival of a cross platform Destiny, special Armor streams, GamesCon trailers, the final Solstice grinding, plus an overview of the Luke Smith “Director Cuts I,II, and III”. 

Rob’s final recluse push for “HootDawg Heather” enlisted the assistance of Destiny Twitch streamer, LuCKyy, who sealed the deal and delivered a special anniversary present to our clan’s cajun couple. Finally, ClearNite entices Rob1103 BEYOND the Steam sales and into his own NO MAN’S SKY obsession.

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Destiny’s “Director’s Cuts I, II, III” post by Luke Smith and the Bungie team.

August 22, 2019 – This Week At Bungie , Armor 2.0 Reveal stream

No Man’s Sky Beyond Update

Destiny 2 : A New Light / Shadow Keep

In episode 56, ClearNite goes 1v1 with one of the “masterworked” Hoot Dawg members, Derezzed.  We talk about his gaming origins, the Summer Solstice grind, and other major gaming news including the additional “baking time” that Bungie needs for Destiny 2 New Light and Shadowkeep until October 1, plus Ninja’s announcing his transition from Twitch to Mixer.

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Destiny’s “New Launch Window” post by Luke Smith and the Bungie team.

August 1, 2019 – This Week At Bungie 

Ninja’s move to Mixer and general streaming talk

Destiny 2 : A New Light / Shadow Keep

In episode 55, Hoot Dawg Radio returns from its early summer break with ClearNite and “The Ragin’ Cajun” (Rob1103). It may be a hot one tonight but there are cool discussions bringing the clan’s premier gambit invader, Wenzel, “onto the field”. 

Listen as we discuss origin stories leading into Destiny’s crucible, gambit, and raiding.  We revisit our own D2 raid ranking taking CoS into the mix, our thoughts on ShadowKeep Developer Insight ViDoc, and more.

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Bungie – Dev Insights Video – Return to the Moon

This Week At Bungie

Shadow Keep

Destiny 2 : A New Light

In episode 54, the prodigal guardian has returned to visit; ClearNite and Rob1103 welcome special friend of the show, Gunbait101. Listen as we catch up with him on how he’s been, what he’s been playing, and talk about each of our 2019 E3 Conference highlights on a ton of games we want to play. We discuss more of Bungie’s plans for the future of Destiny 2 and even clear up some of our previous misunderstandings based on recent Bungie designer/developer tweets, discussions, FAQs, and interviews during this past E3 week. It’s a jam-packed episode where gamer life, obscure discord vocabulary, and other discussions abound.

So, let’s dive into this week’s Hoot Dawg Radio.

… and PS – No elephants were harmed during the making of this podcast

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This week at bungie,

E3 2019 Conference

Kotaku SplitScreen: The Future of Destiny 2 (June 12)

Shadow Keep

Destiny 2 : A New Light

It’s episode 53 and we find ourselves in a “slow” news week in the world of Destiny gaming.  Just kidding, between the new Season of Opulence, a new 6 player coop activity (the Menagerie), and the Destiny Reveal Event today we have more discussion than ever as Bungie blew our doors off, giving us a ton to talk about.  No Raid spoilers in this show but plenty of Destiny Free to Play, Cross Save, and future September roadmap allows for great discussion between ClearNite, “The Ragin’ Cajun” (Rob1103), and special returning show guests and Hoot Dawg Clan members, JimDino and sRAYme.

So let’s dive into this week’s Hoot Dawg Radio.

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BNet: sRAYme11842

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This week at bungie

ViDoc – Out of the Shadows

Shadow Keep

Destiny 2 : A New Light