• TikTok Is Piloting Gaming Inside the App

    TikTok is at last ready to join its social media cohorts Facebook and Snapchat in offering baked-in video games, and is apparently piloting its new program with a handful of developers already.

    As reported by TechCrunch, TikTok has partnered with developers such as Voodoo, Nitro Games, FRVR, Aim Lab, and Lotem to make games built into TikTok – HTML5 minigames that users can play within the app and discover through videos they're watching. Think hypercasual mobile games – don't expect to be playing God of War as you browse cooking fail videos.

    As the feature rolls out, creators will be able to find an option to link videos to a minigame on the screen before they publish a new video, where they add hashtags, links, descriptions, and other information. Viewers are then able to click through the video to the game. The feature is currently in the process of being soft launched across different global markets and is not yet available everywhere.

    The available games at launch are as follows:

    • Basketball FRVR (FRVR)
    • Tap the Difference (Lotem)
    • Peek a Who (Nitro)
    • Pride Run (Voodoo)
    • Influencer Run (Voodoo)
    • Space Destroyer (Nitro)
    • Mr. Aim Lab's Nightmare (Aim Lab)

    Currently, none of the games are monetized, and the initiative currently appears solely to gauge the taste of TikTok for such games, though that could always change.

    TikTok initially began its gaming foray with the introduction of Disco Loco 3D, an endless runner created in collaboration with Zynga where players collect dance moves and challenge their friends. It's far from the first tech and social platform to make such a jump. Facebook has repeatedly revised its own take on a gaming section over the years, most recently with its move into cloud gaming and its Facebook Gaming web and Android app. Snapchat has similarly been working on in-app games with its Snap Games label for a few years now. And even Netflix has begun rolling its own games service, with plans to have nearly 50 games available by the end of this year.

    Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

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    Valve Has ‘Good News’ On Steam Deck Availability

    Ever since Steam Deck was announced last summer, Valve's handheld has been defined by long queues and limited supply. That may soon be changing, though, as Valve announced today that it has some "good news" for prospective Steam Deck customers.

    In a news post that went up this morning, Valve announced that it would be able to fulfill demand sooner than expected.

    "Many of the supply chain shortfalls that affect Steam Deck are gradually clearing up, and we're continuing to ramp production, so we're able to produce more Decks faster than ever before," Valve said.

    As a result, Valve is promising that everyone currently in the reservation queue will get their Steam Deck email "this year," with "many customers" who were in the Q4 or later window getting moved up to the Q3 window, which runs from July to September. New reservations will fall into the Q4 window. This follows Valve's promise to "double" the number of units it will ship.

    Steam Deck has proven a hit with fans since its release in February. While Valve's handheld has been criticized for its screen quality, battery life, and occasional performance issues, it has also won praise for its flexibility and support.

    We wrote in our Steam Deck review, "When the Steam Deck is living up to its promises, it's absolutely incredible. Playing GTA 5, God of War, and other modern games on the go is an absolute joy, and the hardware and controls feel good to hold even though it’s a big chubby boy of a handheld."

    In the meantime, the list of verified Steam Deck games continues to grow. You can view the full list right here.

    Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

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    Daily Deals: Amazon Echo Dot Prime Day Price Is Back, and Only a Few Days Left Before Meta Quest Price Hike

    If you missed out on the Prime Day deal on Amazon's Echo Dot, that 50% discount is back today. And, you can save on a spare controller for your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. Plus, the Xbox Series X is in stock at Walmart today for those of you looking to upgrade. And, the Meta Quest 2 is getting a surprise price hike starting next week, so now is the time to pick up the VR headset if you are interested.

    The Best of the Best: ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 3080 OC 12GB GPU for $799

    The GeForce RTX 3080 GPU really doesn't need any introduction. This is the de facto card to get if you plan to run current generation games at 4K, since it's up to 50% faster than the previous generation RTX 2080 SUPER and doesn't command the exorbitant price of the RTX 3080 Ti or RTX 3090 (both of which are a mere 3%-5% faster in real world performance). It has an HDMI 2.1 port for passing through 4K @ 120Hz, which it has the power to drive even in resource hungry games like Elden Ring, Battlefield 2042 or Cyberpunk 2077.

    The ASUS ROG STRIX model is considered by many to be the very best RTX 3080 variant on the market. It's usually hundreds of dollars more than the 3080 FE price. That's in large part because of the incredible cooling potential of the massive 3-slot heatsink combined with the quietest triple fan cooling you'll find on any RTX 3080. Despite the low noise levels, the ROG STRIX offers a significantly OC'ed 1890MHz boost clock compared o the stock 1710MHz boost on the 3080 FE. This model also comes with 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM instead of the 10GB of VRAM that comes standard and most other RTX 3080 GPUs.

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    Xbox Series X In Stock at Walmart

    The Xbox Series X is becoming more and more common, but it's still not always available. If you want to jump in on Xbox's next-gen console, it's in stock today at Walmart. With a Game Pass subscription, you can play games like Tunic, Halo Infinite, and Forza Horizon 5 at no extra cost. Plus, there's plenty coming to Xbox Game Pass in the next year, including the highly-anticipated Starfield.

    Xbox Wireless Controller for $10 Off

    If you do have an Xbox Series X or S, you could always use an extra controller. and you can grab one on sale today for $49.49. The controller supports up to 40 hours of gameplay on a pair of Double A batteries, and it has a USB-C port for direct plug-and-play to either Xbox or PC. You can also seamlessly capture and share content with the Share button on the Xbox controller.

    Razer Quick Charging Stand for PlayStation 5

    Unfortunately, the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 runs out of battery fairly often. So, Razer has released a charging cradle for the DualSense controller so you can conveniently charge your gamepad in style. Plus, there is a charging cradle for every DualSense color, whether you have red, blue, purple, white, or black.

    Surface Pro X for $300 Off at the Microsoft Store

    Microsoft's Surface Pro X is one of the best tablet-laptop hybrids for creatives, and you can save a few hundred bucks on one today at the Microsoft Store. The kickstand adjusts to nearly 180 degrees to suit your needs, and the lightweight form factor makes it easy to toss in your backpack and take on the go. It also has up to 15 hours of battery life, with fast charging as well.

    Grab a Meta Quest VR Headset Before the Price Hike

    We just learned that the Meta Quest 2 is getting a pretty hefty price increase starting in August. So, if you've been on the fence about picking up the most popular VR headset on the market, this week is the best time to strike. Right now, both the 128 and 256 GB models are in stock at Best Buy for $299 and $399, respectively. Starting on August 1, those prices will increase to $399.99 and $499.99. Act now if you don't want to spend an extra $100 later down the line.

    Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) Smart speaker with Alexa

    If you missed this deal on Amazon Prime Day, the price is back! You can get a 4th Gen Amazon Echo Dot for just 20 bucks. This is Amazon's most popular Smart Speaker with Alexa, which you can use to steam music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and more. Plus, listen to audiobooks and podcasts throughout your entire room with multi-room listening. And, Alexa can also control your smarthome, controlling lights, thermostats, and the doors with other smart devices.

    Hot Wheels Batman Bundle Is Over 50% Off

    Holy Hot Wheels, Batman! This officially licensed DC Hot Wheels bundle is on discount today, and it comes with five different Batmobile diecast Hot Wheels. It comes with Hot Wheels for the Batmobiles seen across the Caped Crusader's history, including the machines from the Batman TV series, Batman 1989, The Dark Knight Rises, Justice League, and The Batman.

    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

    LEGO Star Wars is a joy for Star Wars fans, retelling the tale from The Phantom Menace through The Rise of Skywalker in hilarious LEGO form. But this time, LEGO games have grown up, as the gameplay has evolved into a more traditional third-person action-adventure game. The Nintendo Switch version is on sale today for a great discount, so don't miss out on this classic spacefaring adventure.

    LEGO Ideas Sonic The Hedgehog Green Hill Zone

    Green Hill Zone is one of the most iconic video game locations of all time, and you can recreate it in LEGO form with the LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog set. Complete with Sonic, Eggman, Badniks, and even the Chaos Emeralds, this set is a must for any hardcore fan of the Blue Blur. It'll also take a solid amount of time to build, with the set coming in at over 1,100 pieces.

    Hisense 75" LED 4K UHD Smart TV Is 52% Off

    If you want a massive 4K TV for your entertainment room, you won't find a better deal than this 75-inch option from Hisense. Usually selling for $1,299.99, you can grab this today for $619.99. The TV comes with all the smart features you need, as well as a Game Mode Plus that includes a low latency mode to give you the optimum gaming experience.

    New Release: 48" LG UltraGear 48GP900-B 4K HDR OLED Gaming Monitor for $1298.87

    For those of you who love LG OLED TVs (for good reason) but don't like the idea of using a TV for a computer monitor, there's now an answer. LG has released its first UltraGear OLED gaming monitor. At first glance, the 48GP900 with its 48" LG WOLED 10-bit color HDR display seems very similar to the 48" LG C1 OLED TV. The panel is very similar, but there are some key differences. Instead of the semi glossy coating found on the OLED TV, the 48GP900 features an anti-glare low reflective coating that is undoubtedly a better fit for close up monitor usage. It also has DisplayPort connectivity and lacks the built-in Smart TV interface. It does carry over the HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K @ 120Hz compatiblity for PS5 and Xbox Series X owners, as well as VRR and G-SYNC support, but the 120Hz refresh rate can be overclocked to 138Hz when used as a PC monitor. Last and certainly least important of all, there is subtle RGB backlighting on the rear of the monitor that isn't present on the OLED TVs. This is one of the best gaming monitors you'll find on the market right now.

    Newest Apple TV 4K for $129.99

    This isn't exactly as cheap as Amazon Prime Day of $109, but it's still $50 cheaper than MSRP and the best price you'll probably see for a while. The newest Apple TV features two major upgrades. It boasts an A12 Bionic processor that boosts graphics performance, video decoding, and audio processing and delivers high frame rate HDR with Dolby Vision. It also includes a new Apple TV remote. The overall build quality is better than before, but the biggest enhancements are a 5-way clickpad, mute button, and dedicated power button that works for your TV, receiver, and Apple TV.

    Razer Anzu Smart Glasses

    These Razer smart glasses retail for a ridiculous $199.99. Fortunately, they're on sale today for a much more reasonable price of $59.99. The Razer Anzu glasses comes with two types of interchangeable lenses; blue-light filtering lenses for PC use and polarized lenses for outdoor use. They also feature a built-in mic and bluetooth speaker for hands-free calling.

    Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16" Intel Core i7-12700H Alder Lake RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop for $1599

    Walmart is offering an outstanding deal on the new Lenovo Legion 5 Pro laptop that is also equipped with the 12th generation Intel Core i7 Alder Lake CPU and RTX 3070 GPU. The RTX 3070 GPU in this gaming laptop also has a TGP rating of 140W, and it performs as well as the MSI Crosshair on paper. In real world benchmarks, the Legion 5 Pro is one of the best performing gaming laptops on the market. It also looks more like a standard laptop, so you might want to pick this over the Crosshair if you're not into the gamer aesthetic.

    XPG S70 1TB M.2 SSD with Heatsink for $109.99

    The XPG Gammix S70 Blade is the least expensive 1TB PS5 compatible SSD available right now. Just because it's the cheapest doesn't mean it's the slowest. In fact, the S70 is actually one of the fastest SSDs available with transfer rates up to 7,400 MB/s. It's on par with the likes of the WD Black SN850, the Samsung 980 Pro, or the Seagate Firecude 530. This is a PCIe Gen4 SSD that was pretty much released specifically for PS5 gamers in order to double or triple the storage capacity of their PS5 without limiting the speed. To make this deal even sweeter, it already comes with a very low-profile heatsink.

    ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1660 Ti Gaming PC

    Walmart is offering this AMD Ryzen 5 3600X GTX 1660 Ti equipped gaming PC for only $799. The GTX 1660 Ti is still a very capable video card that can handle just about any game at 1080p resolution. You certainly won't find a more powerful video card for this price.

    New Apple AirPods Pro for $179.99

    The current generation Apple AirPods Pro is one of the best sounding "truly wireless" earbuds you'll find, especially at this price point. "Truly wireless" earbuds have no wires whatsoever; even the earbuds aren't hardwired to each other. In addition to the excellent sound quality, the AirPods Pro is the only AirPods with active noise cancelling technology. That, combined with the inherent nature of in-ear earbuds, means that the AirPods Pro will provide better noise isolation than over-ear headphones like the Bose QuietComfort or the Sony WH1000XM5. If you're thinking of getting a pair of new AirPods, we highly recommend jumping on this particular model.

    Dell S2721DGF 27" 1440p GSYNC Gaming Monitor

    This excellent monitor has hit a new price low for Black Friday. It's one of the best 27" gaming monitors you can buy for under $500. The S2721DGF boasts a high quality IPS panel (better than the VA panel found on the popular S3220DGF model). It features wide viewing angles and excellent color rendition including 98% DCI-P3 color coverage, a super fast 1ms response time and up to 165Hz refresh rate through the DisplayPort. It's also FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC compatible.

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    Vengeance Review

    You can feel the gears trying desperately to turn, despite being firmly locked in place, in B.J. Novak’s exceptionally plain directorial debut. Vengeance follows pretentious New Yorker columnist Ben Manalowitz (Novak) on a reluctant journey to the deep south to solve (and podcast about) a young girl’s murder, but it fails to grasp at meaning despite having its characters verbalize dozens of different themes about the modern American divide. Granted, the result of this meandering is a stunningly — and in some ways, commendably — nihilistic conclusion, rendered with an intimacy the rest of the movie lacks. However, it’s too last-minute a turn, for a story that says nothing en route to suddenly deciding it had a profound mission statement all along.

    When Vengeance opens, it feels like a movie with a lot on its mind. A montage, set to Toby Keith’s upbeat, casual “Red Solo Cups,” depicts a rural Texan oil field as the site of a young girl’s disappearance while the opening credits play. The stark tonal disconnect sets up both a wry comedic tone, and a sense of broad allegory — the red solo cup is, after all, a quintessential symbol of American culture across all lines of experience, something recognized the world over thanks to its prevalence in Hollywood — but the buck stops there.

    When the casually womanizing Manalowitz gets a phone call about the death of a girl he used to sleep with — amateur musician Abilene (Lio Tipton), whose family believes they were still together, and deeply in love — he flies out to West Texas to attend her funeral, albeit with ulterior motives. Her brother Ty (Boyd Holbrook) doesn’t buy the official story that she overdosed. He believes she was murdered and he has a culprit in mind, so he seeks out retribution and drafts Manalowitz into his service. Manalowitz, in the guise of catching a phantom killer, seizes the opportunity to craft an audio narrative about the woes of heartland America, including the opioid crisis that seemingly killed Abilene, and the conspiratorial thinking that makes Ty believe otherwise.

    It’s a filmic introspection of a clueless, obnoxious liberal, but it often feels like Manalowitz is its author rather than its target, despite the numerous times he underestimates Abilene’s family and their intelligence. It has exactly one joke up its sleeve — city man think country person dumb, but country person really smart! — but it never uses this repetition to bring Manalowitz (or the narrative) closer to a genuine understanding of his podcast subjects. Sometimes, it’s a fish out of water story, à la Borat. Other times, it skirts close to making Manalowitz reflect on his unkindness. But as a whole, it has little to no narrative drive, whether in the unfurling of its plot (i.e. Manalowitz pulling on various threads and uncovering details the police might have overlooked) or in its character saga, of a man who intrudes on a grieving family and finds unexpected acceptance.

    The key problem here is that, despite the film’s insistence that Manalowitz and his upper-crust Manhattanite ilk fail to recognize the humanity of people across America’s political spectrum, Vengeance offers them little of the same. Ty, his mother (J. Smith Cameron), his grandmother (Louanne Stephens), his younger brother (Elli Abrams Bickel), and his sisters (Dove Cameron and Isabella Amara), are all afforded snappy comebacks to the snooty journalist and his presumptions, but what they aren’t afforded is a sense of perspective and experience. Apart from Granny Shaw — a role Stephens inhabits with a mischievous grace, as if someone had breathed real life into Meemaw from Ron Howard’s Hillbilly Elegy — the family rarely behaves as if they’ve lived life, or experienced loss. So, there’s never a lasting sense that Manalowitz is the interloping emotional vampire the film frames him to be, as he forwards their recorded conversations to his podcast producer, Eloise (Issa Rae).

    This lack of discernible outlook also extends to the film’s core premise: despite its political allusions, Vengeance has no actual politics of which to speak, or any characters beyond Manalowitz with even a hint of political coding in the narrative (even the basic cultural aesthetics generally associated with American politics are too complex for the film to grasp). It’s a story that, apart from certain specificities — like the prevalence of delectable Texan fast food chain Whataburger — could take place practically anywhere else, so even the sheltered white-rich-liberal obliviousness on display has nothing off which to really bounce.

    Furthermore, Manalowitz’s chosen medium — the true crime and/or political podcast — is similarly an afterthought, despite the presence of a key supporting character as a parallel to him: Quinten Sellers (Ashton Kutcher), a music producer who helped Abilene record a couple of tracks. Sellers is the closest thing the movie has to a real conception of depth, as someone with a purposeful, existential outlook on sound and voices, but with a subdued bitterness towards everything else. Kutcher finds intriguing balance in this conundrum, but Vengeance never seems to recognize the dots it could potentially connect, as a story of people who capture lives and impressions through acoustics, and as a tryst between someone who knew Abilene well, and cared for her soulful music, and someone using her death to his advantage.

    To expect Vengeance to use sound to tell its story in a meaningful way (beyond a few fleeting glimpses at Manalowitz’s podcast) is a tall order, given that even its use of images rarely seems to extend beyond “merely functional.” While a single scene of Manalowitz and the Shaws hanging out at Whataburger has an almost documentarian approach — an intrusive verité lens peeking in on unexpected joy — little else in the film’s visual construction helps tell its story, whether through individual brush strokes focused on character, or by crafting an overarching fabric. It has no sense of time or place, despite geography and the contemporary breakdown of truth and trust in America being central to its premise. Even in its less serious moments, it has little care for rhythm, beyond holding far too long on Novak’s reaction shots, in which he expresses little beyond a two-dimensional indignation. Novak may hold his character’s feet to the fire, but he can’t resist warping the story around his own presence.

    Vengeance often resembles Jon Stewart’s pompous, deeply misguided political comedy Irresistible in its sheer nothing-ness, despite superficial gestures towards insight and answers. The story does eventually gesture towards Manalowitz’s hollowness, when it finally reveals the dark heart lingering beneath its surface — a nihilism that might have genuinely rocked an audience to its core in a better movie — but it ends up being a mere flourish in the grand scheme of things, a last-minute attempt to embody some sense of drama or intensity stemming from the world around the characters. Sadly, it ends up being too little, too late.

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    Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for July 29-August 2

    The eldritch horror, Xur, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

    Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

    We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

    Where Is Xûr Today?

    Xûr's location can be found at The Tower on July 29 through August 2. To reach him, travel to the landing point at The Courtyard and make your way to the Hangar. You'll find ol' snake-face chilling near the stairs at the back of the Hangar area.

    What's Xûr Selling Today?

    Xûr has at least one good find this week. Check out this exotic gear!

    Exotic Engram

    The Colony – Exotic Grenade Launcher

    ST0MP-EE5 – Exotic Hunter Leg Armor

    • 4 Mobility
    • 22 Resilience
    • 10 Recovery
    • 9 Discipline
    • 17 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 64

    ACD/0 Feedback Fence – Exotic Titan Gauntlets

    • 10 Mobility
    • 8 Resilience
    • 14 Recovery
    • 12 Discipline
    • 10 Intellect
    • 6 Strength
    • Total: 60

    Karnstein Armlets – Exotic Warlock Gauntlets

    • 19 Mobility
    • 10 Resilience
    • 3 Recovery
    • 14 Discipline
    • 7 Intellect
    • 10 Strength
    • Total: 63

    Honestly, exotic armor strikes out this week with low stat rolls and not great stat distribution. Pick up the ST0MP-EE5 if you need them, or perhaps the grenade launcher on sale, but there's nothing you really need to have this week.

    Exotic Weapons

    Hawkmoon – Exotic Hand Cannon

    • Paracausal Shot
    • Arrowhead Brake
    • Alloy Magazine
    • Rangefinder
    • Heavy Grip

    Dead Man's Tale – Exotic Scout Rifle

    • Cranial Spike
    • Extended Barrel
    • High-Caliber Rounds
    • Vorpal Weapon
    • Hand-Laid Stock

    The roll for Dead Man's Tale this week is quite good! Vorpal weapon and High-Caliber Rounds make a great pair of perks for a weapon that's deadly in both PvE and PvP. I'd recommend picking this one up!

    Legendary Weapons

    Bad Omens – Rocket Launcher

    • Confined Launch/ Smart Drift Control
    • Alloy Casing/High-Velocity Rounds
    • Tracking Module
    • Cluster Bomb
    • Blast Radius Masterwork

    Toil and Trouble – Shotgun

    • Barrel Shroud/Corkscrew Rifling
    • Assault Mag/Extended Mag
    • Threat Detector
    • Snapshot Sights
    • Reload Speed Masterwork

    The Fool's Remedy – Sidearm

    • Tactic SAS/Target SAS
    • Armor-Piercing Rounds/Light Mag
    • Feeding Frenzy
    • Quickdraw
    • Stability Masterwork

    Whispering Slab – Combat Bow

    • Flexible String/Natural String
    • Natural Fletching/Straight Fletching
    • Hip-Fire Frip
    • Sympathetic Arsenal
    • Accuracy Masterwork

    Fraction Fire – Submachine Gun

    • Arrowhead Brake/Hammer-Forged Rifling
    • Accurized Rounds/Tactical Mag
    • Field Prep
    • Rampage
    • Handling Masterwork

    Empty Vessel – Grenade Launcher

    • Confined Launch/Countermass
    • Blinding Grenades/Implosion Rounds
    • Surplus
    • Swashbuckler
    • Vanguard's Vindication
    • Reload Speed Masterwork

    Survivor's Epitaph – Hand Cannon

    • Arrowhead Brake/Full Bore
    • Extended Mag/Flared Magwell
    • Surplus
    • Kill Clip
    • One Quiet Moment
    • Impact Masterwork

    This week's notable rolls include the Empty Vessel grenade launcher which comes with blinding grenades and the swashbuckler perk that could make it quite good, the Fraction Fire machinegun that has field prep and rampage that should make it deadly, and the Bad Omens rocket launcher which has got tracking module and cluster bombs that are always good for PvP and especially PvE.

    Warlock Legendary Armor

    For Warlocks, Xûr is selling the Lightkin set which includes:

    Lightkin Gauntlets

    • 24 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 2 Recovery
    • 20 Discipline
    • 2 Intellect
    • 10 Strength
    • Total: 60

    Lightkin Chest Armor

    • 12 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 17 Recovery
    • 10 Discipline
    • 2 Intellect
    • 14 Strength
    • Total: 57

    Lightkin Helmet

    • 2 Mobility
    • 11 Resilience
    • 17 Recovery
    • 2 Discipline
    • 16 Intellect
    • 15 Strength
    • Total: 63

    Lightkin Leg Armor

    • 2 Mobility
    • 9 Resilience
    • 16 Recovery
    • 17 Discipline
    • 9 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 55

    Lightkin Bond

    The Warlock armor this week is pretty rubbish! The gauntlets are very spikey in places, but even that is hardly worth buying.

    Titan Legendary Armor

    For Titans, Xûr is selling the Lightkin set which includes:

    Lightkin Gauntlets

    • 7 Mobility
    • 19 Resilience
    • 6 Recovery
    • 11 Discipline
    • 14 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 59

    Lightkin Chest Armor

    • 2 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 30 Recovery
    • 24 Discipline
    • 2 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 62

    Lightkin Helmet

    • 10 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 16 Recovery
    • 14 Discipline
    • 2 Intellect
    • 14 Strength
    • Total: 58

    Lightkin Leg Armor

    • 9 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 17 Recovery
    • 13 Discipline
    • 14 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 57

    Lightkin Mark

    Again, Titan armor is also underwhelming. The chest piece is extremely lopsided that could be good for buildcrafting, but with only 62 stats overall I doubt it's worth the trouble.

    Hunter Legendary Armor

    For Hunters, Xûr is selling the Lightkin set which includes:

    Lightkin Gauntlets

    • 7 Mobility
    • 10 Resilience
    • 15 Recovery
    • 14 Discipline
    • 6 Intellect
    • 7 Strength
    • Total: 59

    Lightkin Chest Armor

    • 16 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 12 Recovery
    • 20 Discipline
    • 8 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 60

    Lightkin Helmet

    • 2 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 26 Recovery
    • 10 Discipline
    • 14 Intellect
    • 6 Strength
    • Total: 60

    Lightkin Leg Armor

    • 8 Mobility
    • 16 Resilience
    • 8 Recovery
    • 11 Discipline
    • 2 Intellect
    • 13 Strength
    • Total: 58

    Lightkin Cloak

    Somehow Hunters have managed to do even worse than the other classes with zero interesting rolls — seems legendary armor is a wash this week!

    That's a wrap on Xûr for this week, Guardians! What are you thoughts on Bungie's recent comments on implementing skill-based matchmaking in PvP? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! For more on Destiny, check out some of the new weapons and gear you can find in The Witch Queen and read about how Sony's purchase of Bungie fits into its larger plans.

    Travis Northup is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TieGuyTravis and read his games coverage here.

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