Destiny Gameplay shakeycam from E3

by ncsuDuncan , Tuesday, July 09, 2013, 20:01 (4496 days ago) @ Xenos

I think the question is, how does one acquire those badges, being in a technically non-press fan site?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the ID badges actually say "BUNGIE.ORG" on them, so I think they may have been able to get in for being a major community site (Bungie might have also had a hand).

Yep, we get badges through Media Registration:

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Online Reporters:

Web sites and podcasters must be previously established and updated regularly with original and current interactive entertainment industry news. To qualify as online media, please provide:

• A copy of your driver's license or government issued photo identification clearly showing your name and date of birth (no one under 17 will be admitted)
  
• A copy of your business card with name, editorial title and media outlet's logo, and
  
• URLs to your articles with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity. Your articles must have been published within the past three months.

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Basically, they check website traffic to make sure you get enough hits (and have been around long enough) to qualify. Something like 10,000+ hits per month for at least three months. Then they check to make sure that each person requesting a badge legitimately works for the site. I've got a funny story about my badge that I'll try to share soon.