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Funnily enough I had the exact same thought [emoji38] Epic Bob! tbh it really doesn't matter now who wins this. One game at a time and it's all about tomorrow!

Very similar to me Nolan, I had a night on Crucible with the 3x Valor on so that's helped a bunch. Heroic Strikes are the grind though.

The first time Bungie have decided to change the way they view endgame activities. I can't hide that I'm not excited as it's one complete area that is not just for the raid. The best news of all which sounds 95% certain, is that the activities they have their are all for fireteams between 3 AND 6 players. That means for the first time we now actually have an area for PvE that we can get more than 3 in a fireteam and roll around exploring, jump into a raid and then do other activities as a group. Also, it won't be entirely open after the 'apparent end of the campaign'. It is also a place that evolves each week, which means certain environments will change, enemies should act differently or be more powerful and potentially different activities will be available. Petra Venj will be the World Vendor so a whole new set of armour and weapons to discover and obtain. I expect bounties to be available too. This is finally what we needed on a game that has alway been solid but lacking depth and not enough activities to keep a larger group together. There's more info coming out as well - apologies as I've been really busy to get this up. What do you guys think? Heard anything else about it too?

How's everyone feeling on this beautiful Sunday morning? England are in the final four of the World Cup. Sounds marvellous.

So far what I can see, there are the following objectives: - Finish D2 Campaign - Finish Osiris Campaign - Finish Warmind Campaign - Collect all 45 Data Fragments on Mars - Obtain at least 25 Exotics (Armour & Weapons combined) - Obtain Sagira's Ghost (Grind all Osiris' weapons) - Reach Rank 50 with the Vanguard (Complete Heroic and Nightfall Strikes - Zavala vendor) - Collect all Region Chests (68 to find) - Defeat 100 Crucible Opponents - Complete 20 Adventures - Complete one Escalation Protocol - Reach Legend Rank in Valor (Quickplay) in Season 3 - Complete Leviathan - Complete the Raid Lairs There's 6 more hidden ones. One in the Activities section which is probably another treaure type hunt with Solstice. The others are specifically on the Event section - possibly a few PvE and PvP based on the colour of the emblems.

September will also bring back Strikes to the Director and the entire director/milestones UI is being reworked. This is one of the most QoL updates I'm looking forward to the most. I hate that we didn't have a Quest tab and it wasn't clear what exciting things we had to grind. Now we'll have Triumphs and Collectibles tabs alongside similar displays we had in D1 where there are relevant nodes at the bottom of the screen relating to challenges. Also, you'll have a daily mission again (finally) and lots of other milestones we currently have will reset EVERY 4 DAYS. I think they can see that a large percentage of the population finish their milestones on reset day currently.

Year 1 Triumphs have gone live from Bungie Day (7/7) which you can access on the Companion App or on Bungie.net. Looks like there's 400 points up for grabs and split into certain sections. There are main D2 targets, most of which are the collectibles. You then have other key objectives from the Solstice of Heroes Event that starts on July 31st, which is also the time when the rewards through getting points will unlock. The rewards are: Exclusive Ghost - 125 Points Unlock for Moments of Triumph Shirt - 250 Points Exclusive Sparrow - 300 Points 'Eternally Triumphant' Emblem - 400 Points I've always enjoyed these completion style activities. Last time out they didn't offer anything other than a shirt (which you have to buy so its nice to see a few in-game incentives to collect. It all ends October 1st I think but that's a little confusing as the Solstice event is on until August 28th. Quite a number of things to collect and explore as a fireteam together (like region chests) so hopefully they'll be a few on to run around with. Who's up for this?

When is this for? Man, they put Destiny to shame. I'll be getting it for sure, although I hope they'll be help when I get it! [emoji857]

I really hope Sterling scores now. Apart from missing that chance, he's been all over Sweden. I'm an emotional wreck watching again - can't beat it [emoji38]

COME ON ENGLAND!!!

Sorry Dave! Happy birthday dude! Hope it was a good one? ❤ (I only seen it via FB first, need to make it obvs to check the birthdays more often! 😂😂)

Happy birthday Mike! Hope its an awesome one buddy @Commander_Undies

For the first time since we started we won't have GTA Friday tonight. I'm aware lots of people aren't around and based on how things are lately it's best to do so. We'll resurface again over the next few days to see what's what.

Belgium are tearing Brazil apart. This World Cup is anyone's.

Argentina vs France was an epic game in the previous round and Croatia vs Denmark come to think of it. The latter goes into Extra Time so a long game to watch.

I'm tempted purely for the lolz of Pro Clubs. Phil would probably hate me for life though [emoji23]

Do we think England will play the same side Saturday?

Ahead of the Quarter Finals, here's the update. One change at the top but its really interesting to see how many players people have left in the tournament. Whoever gets through could make a huge difference! Current Table @Plumbers Crack @phil bottle @Dan94 @Amnotright @Findmartin @Diddums @GazzaGarratt @tronic44 @ChaosGladiator @Stretch616 @LordBaguette

Do you mean which games left to watch live or watch post-live? Cos if its out of what is left I would suspect all the games are going to be a great watch. There's literally only 7 games to go in the tournament now.

I'll agree to disagree on how the game panned out. I just haven't got the time to find the statistics and rewatch the game but I for sure didn't see or feel that threat from Columbia at all until 80ish minutes gone. We contained them and got through more than what you say imo. We're coming from the same place so I do hear your points. I agree, we should beat Sweden and it feels like this is the highest %age chance of going all the way. Until the next time though and we'll say it all again [emoji6] And exactly my point with 1990 [emoji41]. 28 years ago. That is exactly why last night's result meant alot to me personally. As Terry Butcher said on 5 Live, it wasn't redemption, but more felt like we were cleansed. Btw, it's great to actually talk about the exciting and potential side of England in a positive light.

I'm excited too but you've partly hit the nail on the head. You expect more already from them in 2020. By then it could be another 4 years that we haven't won a world cup (i said could 😛). I just hope for positive realism - do their best and be happy with them giving it their all. We all want them to win every year but it is unrealistic and consequently unfair to hammer them if they don't win it. Ultimately, I'd vote to follow how Germany look after their managers. Southgate should be manager for a decade imo. I don't like the naive attitude that says you're only good as your last game.

So, I feel I'm objective when I review a game for England - I also appreciate I'm extremely passionate and a half-full kinda guy, just with realism overlaid. Misconceptions of how we play spring to mind. Playing the ball backwards and sideways at the back and midfield isn't negative, they were waiting for the right moment. We always used to bang on about hoofing the ball up was crap and we never had control of the ball. This is just now the New England style and we have to get used to it, appreciates it takes time to though. Imo, we did play Plan B or 1A on how you see it. We passed and controlled the game like usual but would allow Kane and Sterling to drop deep, collect the ball in the vain it would create a gap. So many attacks last night from us came within a few seconds from the back, 3-5 passes and we were creating a chance. We never looked in trouble until the last 5ish minutes but expected as they had to chase the game. Also, playing the passing way we did, you have to appreciate we may make mistakes. I'd rather that than chase the game and hoof the ball. To my knowledge one big mistake from Kyle Walker in the whole game. Solid, great performance. They ooze confidence and patience for me. You can't beat teams 12-0 each week and as for how bad Columbia are, you can only beat whos ahead of you. I actually think the way we set up slowed their play down and we effectively made them look poor. That's testament to that structured, well drilled team. Put in to perspective - First knockout game won in 12 years. First ever World Cup Penalty shootout won. In the last 8 in the world. 9 goals scored. We are just not used to this. So whilst I'm absolutely behind them to bring it home, I'm a realist and Sweden is going to be tough - remember we haven't beat Sweden in many years too. So if we go out, it'll still be a great tournament. You can see the players absolutely play for those 3 lions on their shirt. There's no doubt about it. And playing great football. But we won't lose. I believe in them. And something I contemplated before the tournament is 90 minutes away from reality - can you ever remember saying realistically 'can you imagine England in the Semi-Finals of the World Cup?' Now I can.

Haven't got time now but wanted to say I agree and disagree with points here. Honestly, I think alot comes down to if you're a half-full or half-empty kind of guy. Didn't expect to be that many half-empty people of late though.

Yes bud. Was stupidly thinking I'd do it last night! I have the scores before the England game so if I can't get an update, I'll do what i have

Any else woke up shattered? Last night took it out of me for all the right reasons!