These 4 places offer the most beautiful views in Fallout 76

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

The destruction left by the war in Fallout 76 overshadows unique moments in many places. However, Appalachia also has beautiful sides, and in some locations, this beauty shows itself in all its glory.

In many places in Fallout 76, destroyed buildings, irradiated trees, or improvised constructions by raiders and super mutants obstruct the view of truly beautiful areas. However, those who venture a little off the beaten path can enjoy a wonderful view.

Post-War Blues in the Forest

You can discover the first location early in the game. It is located in the middle of the forest, near the New River Gorge Bridge (West). Head a little west of the middle of the forest from Vault 76 to the south, and you will reach the landmark, right at Cow Spots Creamery.

You will need to walk a bit northeast along the bridge until you reach a collapsed part of the bridge. Go down to the lower half, the maintenance corridors, and from there proceed over the narrow grates to the northeast.

Fallout 76 View Forest

You will encounter only low-level ghouls and bloodbugs here (around level three to ten). They should not pose a significant challenge for new players. At the end of the maintenance corridor, you will find some wooden boards with a chair and a banjo on the right side.

From there, you have a view of the southern part of the forest with old power poles, some buildings, and trees in all the colors of autumn. In the distance, you can even see some of the smoking chimneys from Ash Heap.

Fallout 76 View of the Forest

The Darkly Beautiful Ash Heap

The second location is a bit further south and in a more dangerous area outside of Ash Heap. Southeast in this area, there are several houses of wealthy families that could “look down” on the workers from there.

The Garrahan estate is your destination. To enter the estate, you first need to obtain the keycard. It is located a bit south, in the Garrahan Mining Company headquarters, which you must visit for the Excavator Power Armor and the schematics for the Power Armor Station. You will find the card there on a desk.

Fallout 76 View Ash Heap

You can now use the estate’s elevator all the way up to the top floor. Inside the estate, you may encounter tough enemies. Both security bots and wendigos can lurk there.

To reach the viewing point, you need to climb all the stairs. At the top, you will find a balcony, where you can jump over the railing and land on an outer wall. From there, you have a full view of the mining area Ash Heap and its industrial landscape.

Fallout 76 View of Ash Heap

The Picturesque Spruce Knob Lake

The third location is quite close to the second, but secluded from the main routes and in a somewhat more dangerous area. In the south of the Savage Divide, there are many beautiful places to discover. One of them is the Spruce Knob Lake, which even boasts its own campsite.

You can best see the lake from another spot. A little west of the lake, you will find the location “Mountains: Southern Lookout.” This is a lookout tower like the one where you can also discover the saddest story of Fallout 76.

Fallout 76 View Knob Lake

The lookout is guarded by a few scorchers and is full of traps. When you climb it, caution is advised. A tripwire with a shotgun as well as a bomb and possibly other inconveniences await on the stairs.

Once at the top, you cross the guard’s room and go to the outer platform of the tower. Turn east, and you have a beautiful view of the lake.

Fallout 76 View of the Lake

The Radiated Cranberry Bog

The last of our most beautiful views is a bit further northeast, near Hunterville. If you walk there from the lake, you will encounter numerous larger groups of ghouls and super mutants.

The viewpoint is located directly east of the “Freak Show,” a raider camp, and north of the monorail lift. You will find the edge of some cliffs with a slightly larger rock there.

Fallout 76 View Cranberry Bog

From this rock, you can almost overlook the entire Cranberry Bog with its polluted woods, the destroyed city of Watoga, and in the distance, even recognize the Pylon V-13, where a dead man tells of time travel.

Fallout 76 View of Cranberry Bog

Which viewpoint do you like best?

There are not only beautiful views in Fallout 76, but also some quite strange places:

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World of Warcraft will soon sell toys in the in-game shop

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

In the in-game shop of World of Warcraft, toys will soon be available for purchase. This doesn’t sit well with some players.

In recent weeks and months, the in-game shop of World of Warcraft has faced a lot of criticism. The poor timing of the release of an otherwise beautiful mount caused angry players. The “farewell package”, in which items will “disappear from the shop for an indefinite time,” sparked a huge discussion.

Now Blizzard has revealed the next step for the in-game shop, stating that toys will soon be available for purchase in the shop.

What happened? Blizzard has unveiled its eSports plans for 2019 in World of Warcraft. This year, there will once again be an arena championship for PvP players. Additionally, the “Mythic Dungeon International,” an evolution of the “Mythic Dungeon Invitationals,” where teams can qualify to complete challenging “Mythic+” dungeons as quickly as possible.

Both tournaments will feature a prize pool, which will be funded not only by a fixed amount but also from another source – new toys in the in-game shop.

WoW Arena World Champion Mythic Dungeon International

Toys for cash: Throughout spring 2019 (between April and June), Blizzard plans to add two new toys to the in-game shop. A portion of the revenue generated will go towards the prize pool of the two tournaments. Which toys these will be, their costs, and how much will go towards the prize pool have not yet been announced.

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The community is dissatisfied: The current feedback in the forums and on Reddit is quite critical. Many players do not understand why they should pay extra for in-game toys. After all, World of Warcraft not only has a purchase price but also monthly subscription fees. The fact that more and more types of collectible items are ending up in the shop is hard for many to understand. This seems more fitting for a free-to-play title, not for a game with monthly costs.

There are also positive voices: However, there are some players who fundamentally like this idea. They would like a way to support the two eSports tournaments and thereby the winning teams. With the toys in the shop, there is then an opportunity to show appreciation by contributing to the prize pool.

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Cortyn says: Honestly, this decision bothers me quite a bit. I love collecting toys, whether it’s through difficult achievements, long farming, or various events. Having to spend real money to fill gaps in my collection is very frustrating – even though it’s possible, as usual, to buy it with gold using the WoW Token. I hope that the situation with the toys remains an isolated case.

What do you think about Blizzard expanding the in-game shop with even more offers? Is it a good or necessary thing, and is it okay in connection with eSports? Or is it further exploitation of a game that already has high costs?

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Fortnite: Ice Storm Challenge Active – The Ice Beasts Are Back

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In Fortnite an the evening of January 19th at 8:00 PM, the big event “Ice Storm” took place in the game. It lasted only a few moments, but changed the map and brought back the zombies, the Ice Fiends. Additionally, the first Ice Storm challenges in Fortnite are active.

This is what happened: At 8:00 PM on January 19th, the ice ball of Fortnite exploded. From it appeared a figure, the Ice King, and fog rolled in. Then an ethereal, giant figure of the Ice King appeared behind him and summoned the Ice Storm.

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This Ice Storm has covered the entire map with snow.

The event itself lasted only a few moments, it was shorter than a minute – but the changes on the map seem to be permanent for now.

The whole map of Fortnite is covered in snow.

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Ice Fiends return in Fortnite

This is what has changed in Fortnite: Streams have already shown that the zombies are back: These are PvE opponents in Fortnite’s battle royale. They are the Ice Legion that had been expected. The zombies appeared in challenges for the event.

In English, the monsters are called “Ice Fiends” –there are actually no zombies in Fortnite.

The monsters spawn again around individual shards – like at Halloween.

Ice Storm Shards
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Further insights from Friday evening:

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Ice Storm Challenges are active – Here are the rewards

New challenges are live: With the event, new special challenges have gone live.

However, only the first three challenges are currently active:

  • You should kill 250 Ice Fiends
  • and deal 5000 explosive damage to Ice Fiends
  • The third challenge cannot be completed yet – it requires finishing 6 challenges

The other challenges are expected to arrive in the coming days. All of these challenges will likely revolve around dealing damage to and destroying the Ice Fiends in Fortnite.

The last of the 13 challenges will be unlocked in 5 days.

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What about the boss fight? Some had expected a big boss fight against the Ice King in Fortnite. So far, there is nothing to see of that. But it could be the big finale for Season 7.

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How the Anthem demo will differ from the main game

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

On January 25, the VIP demo of Anthem starts. The Executive Producer Mark Darrah has now created a list of the differences between the demo and the main game. 

The demo of Anthem will give you the opportunity to get a taste of the game. The main game will be much more extensive than what you can experience in the demo.

However, the differences refer to more than just the available content. There will also be deviations in the balance.

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This is how the demo differs according to the developers:

  • there are no tutorials
  • the player starts somewhere in the middle, not at the beginning
  • the pilot (own character) is not created by the player
  • the balance will differ significantly
  • the economy will differ significantly
  • there are still 6 weeks of bug fixes until the release
  • there is only one story branch to play
  • the balance between missions, strongholds, and freeplay will be different
  • the PC controls are slightly less refined than at release
  • some things have been renamed for better understanding in the main game

Demo will be “easier” than the main game

What will be easier? You will collect experience points and money in the Anthem demo much faster. This means, you will progress faster and can therefore unlock everything faster. You will not carry over progress from the demo to the game. However, you can carry over progress from the VIP demo to the open demo.

Why is the demo easier? The developers want players to see and test as much as possible in the demo. That is why they decided to adjust the XP curve.

Right at the beginning, all demo players will receive 100 coins to quickly purchase a cosmetic adjustment for the javelin. The customization options for the javelins will be quite diverse.

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2 javelins can be played in the demo

Confusion about the number of javelins: In recent days, there have been contradictory statements about which javelins are available to players in the demo. Rumors arose that all four can be played. However, that is not entirely true.

Which javelins can be played in the demo? In principle, all four javelins of Anthem can be played. However, you can only choose two of them in the demo. There is Ranger, Interceptor, Storm, and Colossus. Lead producer Mike Gamble confirmed this again in a tweet.

Gamble also recommends that everyone start with the Ranger in the demo. He is the all-rounder among the javelins and versatile. This should help beginners get used to the javelins. The Ranger will be the javelin that everyone starts with in the main game .

Update 18:40: Our reader Willy Snipes pointed out to us that Gamble’s tweet regarding the Ranger could be taken differently. In that case, it would mean that everyone in the demo must start with the Ranger, and a javelin can be unlocked of choice. This is not entirely clear from the tweet.

If you are playing with friends, it would be advisable to mix the javelins among each other.

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The new MMORPG A:IR shows its 5 classes in action

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The new MMORPG A:IR from the creators of TERA features five classes that create a lot of action in combat. You can experience how that looks in action here.

What is A:IR? Ascent: Infinite Realm (A:IR) is an upcoming MMORPG from Korea. The game has a steampunk setting with flying ships and mechs.

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Additionally, it will have an action combat system. You can see how that looks in action here in a video of the Asian version that is currently being tested.

5 Classes and a lot of Action

As seen in the video, there are initially five classes in A:IR:

  • Warlord: This heavily armored knight is likely to be a tank.
  • Sorceress: A classic mage with a lot of area damage.
  • Mystic: This seems to be a supporter and healer.
  • Assassin: This class also appears to be the usual agile assassin and single-target DPS hero.
  • Gunslinger: The coolest class in the video is this gunslinger. He deals massive damage in close combat and can use a rifle from a distance or throw dynamite.

Each class seems to clearly fill a role and have its own gameplay.

Massive Airship as Hub City: Since A:IR relies heavily on flying ships, your capital and quest hub is also a gigantic airship. It is called Inventus and serves as the base of all your endeavors.

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Overwatch: The first tournaments use a ban system – Is it necessary?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Should certain heroes be banned in Overwatch for a match? A first tournament says: Yes, definitely.

Since Overwatch was released, the game has continually changed. In addition to numerous hero reworks, fresh heroes, new game modes, and of course plenty of cosmetic items, the Overwatch League was also introduced. This has increased interest in the Overwatch professionals.

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However, in recent weeks, the matches – at least according to the fans’ feelings – have become significantly more boring. Therefore, a first tournament is now trying a banning system to break some strategies.

Why is Overwatch so rigid right now? The rise of the “Goats” strategy, where a team consists of 3 supporters and 3 tanks, has proven to be extremely effective. Many teams use this strategy, causing numerous matches to play out almost the same.

This bores players and viewers alike. The desire for change is there, and if Blizzard does not want to make nerfs or adjustments, it must be done by the players themselves.

A banning system could be one way to enforce some change.

First tournament bans one hero per team: The unofficial tournament “Tournament of Future Heroes,” hosted by the Dallas Fuel team, is using a banning system for the first time this weekend.

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Before a match starts, both teams must name two heroes each. One that they want to ban and one that must not be banned at all. Only then will the matches be played under these rules.

Community discusses animatedly: The topic of hero banning has been a hotly debated issue in the community for a while now. Some players find it sensible because many games like League of Legends or other MOBAs also use such a system.

Other players believe that it has no place in Overwatch. After all, it is part of the game principle to keep changing heroes in between. Limiting the selection here would rob Overwatch of its uniqueness.

What is your opinion on a banning system in Overwatch? Is this a good step to bring more excitement back into the meta-game at high levels? Or does it simply have no place in Overwatch?

 

Also interesting: A fan has already worked on a concept for the story mode of Overwatch.

Stay informed: If you don’t want to miss any news about Overwatch, follow our Overwatch Facebook page.

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If you suddenly feel hot about Anthem, there are good reasons

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 4 minutes

The release of Anthem is drawing nearer and suddenly there is a hype surrounding the game. This is quite amazing, as in the past weeks skepticism towards Anthem was predominant. That has changed.

This is the situation: The awareness of Anthem has changed. Where there was previously skepticism, suddenly a hype is spreading. Critical voices are becoming increasingly background noise and the discussion is more about which of the four classes in Anthem one would like to play.

That wasn’t the case for a long time and the fans were unsure whether they could trust BioWare’s words. So where does this sudden hype come from?

Fireworks of videos, streams, and gameplay ignite

For the past few weeks, there hasn’t been a day in gaming media without news about Anthem. Almost daily, new videos about Anthem with impressive visuals and information are coming out.

Once a week, the developers themselves stream gameplay. In these streams, they address burning questions, such as how the endgame in Anthem looks. At the moment, it is difficult to look past Anthem due to the sheer volume of new visual material.

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Players get a) a better picture: BioWare is illuminating Anthem more concretely. We know that Anthem’s loot system resembles that of Diablo. We know how diverse the customizations of Javelins will be. We know how the Storm Javelin will function in gameplay.

An increasingly clearer picture is forming in people’s minds, without giving too much away. There is less of a feeling of buying a pig in a poke.

And b) now everyone is aware that Anthem is coming soon: The official media campaign for Anthem is already enormous. Additionally, YouTubers and streamers have been invited to test Anthem and report on it. These YouTubers are linked with other shared-world shooters.

One of them would be Arekkz, who is also known for videos on Destiny and Division. There is a trust in these experts for loot shooters, and they help create an informed picture.

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What is being shown is well received

To spark a hype, it’s certainly not enough to just release one trailer after another. The approval of the players is also needed, which the showcased material has to be genuinely liked. Just think back to Battlefield V and the debacle surrounding its trailer, it can look quite different.

This is praised: Particularly well-received are the gameplay trailers, but everything about the story is also eagerly absorbed. Fans particularly celebrate the loot system of Anthem. This will be crucial for whether Anthem can stand out as a loot shooter or not.

What the MeinMMO community is excited about:

Belpherus: “I can’t say what it is, but I really like the voice acting [of the characters]. It feels somehow alive.”

Sentcore: “Anthem grabbed me right away!”

  • Third Person
  • Random Rolls
  • Only one character
  • Awesome mechs (Javelins)

Violet Ricochet: “Flying like Ironman is pretty awesome and a lot of fun. I’m hoping for some cool end content and I’m curious about how the other Javelins will play. The graphics and flying are pretty top-notch, but I’ll try the demo first and then decide about the purchase.”

Bodicore: “I want to play a fortress. Therefore, the Colossus will be my means to an end. Not a mech warrior, but a bit more tanky.”

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Exemplary Communication from the Developers

BioWare is currently being transparent about Anthem. They explain clearly whether there are still shortcomings in Anthem or if they are dissatisfied with something themselves.

The developers Mike Gamble and Mark Darrah are well-known in the community, as they are always available for questions on Twitter and answer them as quickly and thoroughly as possible. They have also confirmed that there will be a demo and not a beta for Anthem, as they considered this to be a more honest term.

This effect on the community: The lively communication between developers and fans is celebrated on Reddit. Generally, there is a harmonious tone among fans. Discussions revolve around expectations and wishes for the game. Inquiries get mutual assistance – at least for now.

Whether the community and the communication between developer and fans will remain harmonious is yet to be seen. It could certainly change after the release of Anthem, especially if expectations are disappointed.

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A bit of skepticism remains

Although the voices about Anthem are significantly more positive than at the beginning, a residual skepticism remains. Many have yet to digest the loot box debacle surrounding Electronic Arts, who serve as publisher. Similarly, fans are still uncertain about how important gunplay in Anthem will be. Some have also burned their fingers too often with hype and were disappointed afterward.

Soon everyone will see if Anthem really plays as well as it looks: With the VIP demo, a large number of gamers will finally be able to get their hands on Anthem. This will be an important milestone for BioWare, whether this hype can be maintained.

Will you be there and how do you feel about the hype?

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Fortnite: The double pump is back, but not for every platform

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, a famous trick, the Double Pump, is instantly possible again. However, there’s a catch, and it’s not achievable for every player: the Double Pump only works on Mobile.

What is the Double Pump Gun trick? This legendary trick was the talk of the town in the first months of Fortnite: Battle Royale. By having two Pump Guns in your inventory, you could skip the reload animation by immediately switching to the second weapon right after firing.

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This way, you could ignore the major drawback of the Pump Gun, which is the relatively long reload time between shots, and take down opponents quickly with two shots.

That’s why the trick was removed: The Double Shotgun trick was very popular among many players but hated by others. Opponents saw the Double Pump as a nasty exploit, while fans regarded it as the only legitimate use of the Pump Gun.

Consequently, there was much outcry from the pro-pump faction when Epic patched the trick. Since then, there have been regular demands in forums like “Bring the Double Pump back!“

This wish has now seemingly been fulfilled at least for some players.

How you can use the Double Shotgun again

As various users report, you can now use the Mobile versions of Fortnite to use the Double Pump Gun again. It seems that Epic has made the trick possible again on the iOS and Android versions.

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Is the Double Pump Gun on Mobile intentional? There is no information regarding this. It was at least not announced as a feature. Of course, it is possible that Epic intentionally implemented the Double Pump on Mobile to create more action there.

However, it is most likely a glitch introduced by the latest update. In this case, the Double Pump should probably disappear again soon. So use it while it’s still possible and take down your opponents with massive Pump Gun power in close combat!

Stay updated with Fortnite: More news, stories, and guides about Fortnite can be found on our Facebook page, which is dedicated solely to Fortnite and its offshoot Battle Royale!

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Players of Pokémon GO show: How to defeat Kyogre and Groudon in duo

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The new raid bosses Kyogre and Groudon have been in raids of Pokémon GO for a few days now, and some players are impressively showing how to defeat them in pairs.

The return of Groudon and Kyogre has been celebrated by many players. When the two raid bosses last appeared, players could barely defeat the legendary Pokémon in groups of three.

Why is it so easy now? Nowadays, thanks to strong Pokémon, many players are able to defeat the monsters easily in pairs. In addition, Niantic made some changes to the very effective attacks. They have become stronger.

There are numerous videos circulating on YouTube that showcase this milestone. We present our favorites.

How to defeat Kyogre in pairs

Kyogre is a Water type, so Electric and Grass types are very effective. The best counters, at least in all weather conditions except sunny, are Electric Pokémon. So you can defeat Kyogre with a team of Electivire and Raikou in pairs.

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Can I do it too? The team of the two trainers consists of six Electivire at level 40. If you have such a team or a similar team of Raikou, any player should be able to do it.

In sunny weather, you can even defeat Kyogre with Grass Pokémon. They receive a battle bonus and can bring Kyogre to its knees. However, in other weather conditions, they cannot do it.

How to defeat Groudon in pairs

The Ground type Pokémon is susceptible to Water, Grass, and Ice types. You should be able to defeat Groudon in pairs with Pokémon from any type. We recommend, for example, Kyogre, Gyarados, Mewtwo, or Roserade. 

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Can I do it too? Groudon should be somewhat easier to defeat than Kyogre. In this video, two players fight Groudon only with Mewtwo, who have all Ice Beam. A team of Kyogre or even Roserade should also be able to do it.

Groudon can learn Solar Beam, so you should pay close attention to your Pokémon selection. If it knows Solar Beam, you should rely less on Water Pokémon and instead focus on Grass attackers.

More challenges: For every new raid boss, players try to set special records. For instance, Cresselia or Giratina have already been defeated in pairs. Level 4 raids like Absol or Rhyperior can even be completed alone.

Some players took on special challenges during the last Level 5 raid, Heatran:

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Will you play ESO with the new expansion Elsweyr?

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The Elder Scrolls Online will soon grow with Elsweyr and be equipped with new features. Will this convince you to return to Tamriel or even make a first start?

What is included in Elsweyr? Elsweyr is the upcoming Chapter 3 add-on for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). It contains the following major features:

  • The completely new region Elsweyr, the homeland of the Khajiit
  • The new class of the Necromancer, long requested by fans
  • Dragons as new world bosses
  • Over 30 hours of content
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Furthermore, Elsweyr is part of the big new concept “Season of the Dragon”. The season spans the entire year 2019 and offers a cohesive, epic story about dragons and the war of the three factions in Tamriel.

Are you convinced by the features of Elsweyr from ESO?

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ESO has been around since 2014 and with Elsweyr it will grow even larger. Therefore, it is clear for many fans to glimpse into Tamriel again with the 3rd major add-on. But how about you?

What do you think of the new add-on? Are the new features convincing you to return to Tamriel? Or will you take your first step into Zenimax’s big MMORPG thanks to Elsweyr? However, some fans are disappointed because currently no physical Collector’s Edition is being offered and many collectors would like something tangible.

Does your purchasing decision also depend on such tangible goodies? Or are you still indifferent to ESO and the new content and will not buy Elsweyr under any circumstances?

 

Participate in our embedded survey here and let us know how you feel about the new ESO add-on.

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Ghost ships conquer the sea in Atlas

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The ghost ships are terrifying enemies in the survival MMO Atlas. Especially inexperienced players quickly fall victim to them. Grapeshot Games is now announcing an increase in their numbers.

The current situation: Even now, the ghost ships, or ships of the damned, belong to the most terrifying enemies of the survival MMO. They suddenly appear on the sea and block the sailors’ paths. Even entire galleons can be destroyed by them in seconds. Inexperienced players have particularly big problems facing them.

What does Grapeshot plan? The developers announced in their first dev stream that they will increase the number of ghost ships. For many viewers, this was initially a shock. The integrity of their own ships is important to many players when sailing from island to island. No wonder, as the ships require many resources and time to complete.

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Here Grapeshot makes it clear: The number of ships will be increased, but they will be weaker on average. In detail, their plan is to implement three different ship models in the game. The most common version will be a small ship. Equipped with only two cannons, less health, and armor points. The already known medium version will appear somewhat less frequently than it does now. This is intended to give inexperienced players a chance to defend themselves against the ghost ships.

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The small version of the ghost ships. Source: Twitch

For large companies with multiple ships, the large version presents itself as an opponent. It will be about twice the size of the medium ghost ship. However, the developers have not yet said anything about the number of weapons and hit points. You will find them only rarely on the sea.

The changes are planned for the major update 16.0, which will be rolled out sometime in February. The last major update 10.0 also brought useful innovations:

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Whoever plays the new class in The Elder Scrolls Online will be arrested

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In the new Elsweyr addon of The Elder Scrolls Online, you can play a new class. However, the Necromancer has a bad reputation, and you will feel that harshly in the game world.

What is the problem with the Necromancer? As many players have noted beforehand, Necromancers and their dark arts are not well received in the world of The Elder Scrolls Online. Necromancy is considered evil and corrupt. No wonder that the main game’s great villain, Mannimarco, was a master of necromancy.

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Now the Necromancer has been announced as a new playable class in the next ESO addon Elsweyr. One of the most controversial forms of magic is now a skillset of a “hero” class. Are we about to see Necro-Edge-Lords everywhere, flooding the idyllic locations of Tamriel with disgusting skeletons? Is the Necromancer ruining the lore and atmosphere of ESO?

“Call the guards, there is a Necromancer in the city!”

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This is what threatens you if you practice too much necromancy: The developers at Zenimax have a knack for atmosphere and immersion, which is why they have declared the skills of the new class as crimes. This means that NPCs will react similarly to when you steal something in front of witnesses or commit murder against an NPC.

The non-player characters panic in the face of necromancy, call for help, and alert the guards. So a regular reaction of the justice system that ESO has had for years. Your Necromancer will then be pursued like a criminal by the guards and has a bounty placed on them. They will need to wait it out, pay it off, or get rid of it via the Thieves Guild.

If caught, they will have to pay steep fines or be hunted down by the guards and possibly beaten to death while on the run.

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This is how players react to the necro penalties: As necromancy triggers a reaction in the game’s justice system, a player is essentially punished for playing a particular class. However, most ESO players appreciate this feature. They believe it fits perfectly into the game’s lore and that one must be careful where they showcase their necromantic arts. This is wonderful for immersion in the game world and for role-playing.

Consequently, many players are calling for this feature to be extended to other controversial skills and character types, including Vampires and werewolves, who should also be hunted by guards when they use their abilities in the city.

What do you think about this matter? Do you think it’s great and consistent that Zenimax lets the game world react to your heroes and their actions, or is it unacceptable that you cannot freely use your class powers?

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4 MMORPGs that make exploring the world a lot of fun

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 6 minutes

There are many reasons to play an MMORPG. Some want to compete with other players, others want to quickly find the best loot and reach the highest level, and others want to experience the story.

However, there are also players for whom exploring the game world is very important. Therefore, today we present to you 4 MMOs where exploring the world is really fun.

The Elder Scrolls Online

PlatformsPC, Playstation 4, Xbox One
ReleasePC: April 4, 2014

 

Playstation 4 and Xbox One: June 9, 2015

WebsiteESO Website
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Why is it fun to explore the world in ESO? The continent of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online is vast. Many different cultures live here, each with an interesting backstory. Furthermore, Tamriel has a rich history spanning millennia that one would want to learn more about.

  • While exploring, you discover ruins with hints from past ages
  • Quest givers are “hidden” all over the world, providing you with new missions. These side quests are particularly enjoyable
  • You can read books that reveal more about the lore
  • You discover secrets like hidden treasures, making it worthwhile to explore every nook and cranny
  • A ruin or a cave by the wayside could offer interesting loot, inviting exploration
  • You can participate in events, like the Dark Anchors, which you discover during your journeys
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What makes the world of The Elder Scrolls Online so interesting? Bethesda and Zenimax have created a fascinating game world for the The Elder Scrolls series, breathing life into it over the many years since the release of TES: Arena in 1994.

Each culture, whether it’s the cat-like Khajiit, the lizard-like Argonians, or the elf and human races, have stories that players want to learn more about.

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Even politics plays a role, but in The Elder Scrolls, it is never presented dryly; it is woven into the game in an exciting way.

Additionally, the biomes of the world, such as the swamps of Black Marsh or the icy Skyrim, as well as Morrowind, the homeland of the Dark Elves, offer plenty of variety while exploring. What many game series offer in multiple titles, the fans of The Elder Scrolls get in a single MMORPG with ESO.

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Anthem will not have loot boxes – how will they make money?

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

According to Twitter, the Lead Producer for Anthem has confirmed again that the shooter will not have loot boxes. Together with the cosmetics that can be purchased through microtransactions or earned in-game, questions arise about the financing of the games-as-a-service title.

What is it about? After the controversy regarding the loot boxes in Star Wars: Battlefront 2, players are wondering if Anthem will feature this system as well. After all, both games are published by Electronic Arts.

Michael Gamble, the Lead Producer for Anthem, has now confirmed again, that Anthem will not have loot boxes. Gamble stated on Twitter that loot boxes in the game “would not make sense”. Instead of loot boxes, optional cosmetic microtransactions will be offered.

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This is what Anthem plans for content: BioWare has quite ambitious plans for Anthem, as players should not have to spend additional money on the games-as-a-service title after the purchase.

  • Anthem will not have loot boxes
  • There will be no season pass
  • The story DLCs will be free to avoid splitting the player base

As Michael Gamble already affirmed in another Twitter post, players should buy Anthem and not have to worry about things like a season pass afterwards.

Don’t want to miss any news about Anthem? Then follow our new Facebook page dedicated to Anthem

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Paid DLCs or season passes are actually typical for the games-as-a-service genre and known from titles like Destiny 2 or The Division. Furthermore, there will be no option for pay-to-win, meaning the ability to become more powerful through money.

What does the financing look like? However, Anthem will not be completely free of microtransactions either. However, they should only be cosmetic in nature and can also be earned in the game. Players will only have to pay if they want to get the cosmetics faster.

Mark Darrah from BioWare did not entirely rule out on Twitter that there will be DLC after launch for which players will have to pay. He mentioned new Javelins that represent the classes in Anthem as an example. However, this has not yet been decided.

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Countdown is running out: The best places to watch the event in Fortnite

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the big live event about the Ice King and his orb is starting tonight. Here you can see where you can optimally watch the event. The countdown has already started.

Update 19:47: By now, all special game modes in Fortnite have been disabled – including the playground mode. Only Solo, Duo, and Team are available. Additionally, the Creative mode.

The last time Epic disabled the “Playground” mode was because players would have missed the butterfly event in the playground.

What exactly is happening in Fortnite right now? For some time now, a mysterious ice orb has been hovering over the castle at Polar Peak. There, the dark Ice King, the level 100 skin from the current Battle Pass, can now be seen.

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The orb is indestructible and nothing can be done with it. However, there are clear indications that something will happen with the orb today.

When does the event start today? A countdown has appeared on the TVs in the game. Therefore, it is likely to start at 20:00 our time and some kind of ice storm will break out.

There is also some kind of countdown around the orb that seems to be running out.

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This is what the orb looked like some time ago.

A series of symbols surrounds the orb. However, the symbols disappear over time. It is assumed that they will vanish simultaneously with the event at 20:00.

You won’t miss anything from the event here

If you want to experience the event live today, you must be at the castle on Polar Peak in time. Something will happen with the orb at 20:00. There are various ways to follow the event:

Courtyard of Polar Peaks

The advantages of this position: You cannot fall down and have quick cover available. Alternatively, you can also go into the outbuildings of the castle and watch from the roof.

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The disadvantages of this position: You are very far from the orb and might not see everything.

Tower of Polar Peaks

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The advantages of this position: You are closer to the orb and still on safe ground that is not easily shot down.

The disadvantages of this position: You are still relatively far away and might miss something. Additionally, the tower is quite small and may be heavily contested.

Ramp to the Orb

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The advantages of this position: Here you can build a ramp from the tower or ground directly to the orb. You will be extremely close and definitely won’t miss anything!

The disadvantages of this position: You are completely exposed here, and if a prankster shoots down your ramp, you will fall to your death. Then you will miss the event and might even die. As a precaution, however, you can pack balloons to stay in the air when the event starts.

Also, watch out for anyone grabbing a plane and racing through your ramp!

Plane

The advantages of this position: With a plane, you can circle around the orb and thus be very close as well. At the same time, the plane can take quite a bit of damage and can defend itself well with its onboard gun.

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The disadvantages of this position: Planes are not infinitely available and may all be gone. Also, the planes are still destructible, and if things go badly, you will get shot down before it starts. Where you might find planes, you can find out here.

What to do if you still go down? It’s best to stay in the game and watch another nearby player. The chance that you will start a new game before it starts is rather low.

Zombies and more ice?

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What will happen at the event? There are many theories about this. Many fans assume that the Ice King will freeze large parts of the map. Also, there may be a return of the non-zombies from the Halloween event. Then you will again have a cool PvE element in the game.

Additionally, there are hints of a special ice event, in which you can complete several daily tasks for cool goodies. A similar event was held at Christmas. There are also rumors of a PvE boss fight against the Ice King.

This is how you stay up to date with Fortnite: You can find even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite on our Facebook page that is solely dedicated to Fortnite and its Battle Royale spin-off!

Will you be attending the event tonight?

Update 20:38: The event has now occurred and a lot has changed in Fortnite. More about this in our article:

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So cleverly trolls Warframe the upcoming MMO shooter Anthem

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

The lead designer of Warframe made a joke that poked fun at the new MMO shooter Anthem.

What happened? In the latest devstream of the developers, the topic was Warframe’s roadmap for 2019. The lead designer, Steve Sinclair, casually began sketching the upcoming months for Warframe on a whiteboard, letting his inner troll shine!

The first point on such an agenda is always the most important. Sinclair wrote first: “2019 – Warframes –> Javelins”. He announced that Warframes would be renamed to Javelins.

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For understanding: 

  • Warframe has existed for more than five years and is an MMO shooter where you play with combat suits called Warframes. The devstream also revealed the two new Warframes Hildryn and Wisp.
  • Anthem is an upcoming MMO shooter that has a release in February 2019. Here, too, you will play with combat suits called Javelins. These are the classes of Anthem.

Little joke with a jab: When the other developers realized what prank Sinclair was up to, they were a bit embarrassed.

However, no one could hold back their laughter, and the action was met with a “Shots fired!” This exclamation is used in English when someone makes a biting comment.

However, this should be taken with a big wink.

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Warframe vs Anthem

Why players compare Warframe and Anthem: Anthem has a futuristic setting, a co-op focus, and is played in third-person, just like Warframe. The Interceptor Javelin is often referred to as a Warframe due to its speed. Warframe also plays very quickly and agilely through its parkour system.

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Developers view comparison positively: In an interview in 2017, Community Director Rebecca Ford said that they were once afraid of Destiny. However, they have no fear of Anthem, even if they noticed the twin syndrome here.

Ford then found: Those who like Anthem will also hear about Warframe. And those who like Warframe will also like Anthem. This competition helps each other. According to Ford’s experience, this is always a good experience for the community.

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Elder Scrolls Online: The Necromancer – All info about the new ESO class

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online will soon bring the fan-favorite Necromancer as a new class. But what can the Conjurer do in ESO? We have compiled its known abilities here.

What can the Necromancer do? In The Elder Scrolls Online, Necromancers are masters of death and the souls of mortals. They can create numerous servants from corpses. However, the entities they create are imperfect and quickly decay.

Therefore, the Necromancer relies on large quantities of expendable creatures, distinguishing it from the two “Pet Classes” Sorcerer and Warden. Those classes rely on permanent companions that are always available.

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Additionally, the Necromancer is a strategic class. As our Creative Director Rich Lambert explained in the interview, the Necromancer needs corpses to use some skills with full efficiency. Therefore, it is important where he stands and how his enemies and friends are positioned. He also has skills that generate corpses and those that reutilize them. It is crucial to manage corpses wisely if you want to achieve full efficiency.

The Three Roles of the Necromancer

Like all classes in The Elder Scrolls Online, the Necromancer has the capability to take on all roles. There is one skill tree for each role as Tank, Healer, or Damage Dealer.

The Reaper – Necromancer as Damage Dealer

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This skill tree focuses on undead beings that swarm your enemies in hordes. The Necromancer also uses magic from ice, lightning, and fire, which he channels through his summoned creatures. Thus, there are skeleton mages and fighters, as well as “bombers” who run into enemies and explode.

The Bone Tyrant – How the Necro Tanks!

The Tank-Necro is a control class. Here, you use effects like bone walls to stop or redirect enemies. There are also nasty abilities that turn corpses into deadly traps for your enemies. With the Tank-Necro, you can cause a lot of trouble for your opponents with clever planning.

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The Living Dead – A Necromancer as Healer?

Hard to believe, but there is also a healer role for the Necromancer. In it, he uses his power over life and death to heal his allies. He can also resurrect fallen allies. So, you will save soul gems with the Necromancer.

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How the Necromancer Fits into the Lore

Many players were concerned in advance that the Necromancer would disrupt the lore and atmosphere of ESO. Until now, Necromancers in ESO have been terrible villains responsible for many of the current problems in Tamriel.

Can such a character be portrayed as a player hero without making the game unbelievable?

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Fortunately, the developers also thought about this and granted the Necro a few special rules. The Necromancer can use his skills at any time, but if he is observed by NPC witnesses, the Beach Guards will be summoned and a bounty will be placed on you.

This makes Necromancers cool anti-heroes who use their dark arts against even greater evils but only receive contempt and hostility as reward.

More Info on the Necromancer

More information and specific skills from the Necromancer will likely come in the upcoming weeks. As soon as we know more, we will update this article.

When will the Necromancer be introduced into the game? You will be able to play the Necromancer with the new Elsweyr expansion on June 4, 2019.

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Roadmap 2019: Everything you can expect this year in Warframe

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Warframe is getting a lot of new content in 2019. Learn everything about the new Warframes, the spaceship update, and the new story here.

2019 will bring some massive changes to Warframe again. This includes new Warframes, a space combat system, an epic story, and a new combat system. In the following paragraphs, you will find more details about the planned changes.

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General Innovations in 2019

These innovations and changes will take place sometime in 2019:

Melee Combat 3.0

A major update, which is to be released in several parts throughout 2019, is a revised melee combat system. Melee combat should fit more naturally into the game and become even more intuitive.

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Additionally, they want to fundamentally change the combo and modification system. The update will be implemented gradually per weapon category, allowing for easier feedback responses.

More Accessible Gameplay

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Warframe is rightly considered complicated and cumbersome. New players find it hard to get in and need help from experienced veterans to understand everything right away. They finally want to change this and redesign the game so that it is not a closed book for newcomers.

Technical Improvements

Throughout the year, Warframe will continue to be optimized. Moreover, support for DirectX 9 and 32-bit systems will be dropped.

What’s Coming in Spring 2019

In spring 2019, a lot of new content will kick off.

Three New Warframes

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Three new Warframes are currently in development. So far, we know the names of two of them, Hildryn and Wisp. Hildryn will be a massive female frame reminiscent of Zarya from Overwatch. She will use heavy weapons and consume her shields instead of energy.

Only a picture of Wisp is visible. Her stature is the opposite of Hildryn and she is likely to be a more agile frame.

New Fortuna Expansion

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In early 2019, another update for Fortuna is expected. It’s called Deck 12 – Exploiter and is supposed to feature an event, a boss, and a big load of lore according to the developers.

Jupiter “Gas City” Overhaul

“Gas City” refers to the Jupiter maps. They will be thoroughly revised and redesigned in 2019. It’s not just a simple facelift. The mission structure will fundamentally change, and there will also be “things” attacking from outside.

Event “Wolf of Saturn Six” and Overhauls of Challenges and Alerts

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A suitable event will be held for the new Saturn maps. Additionally, they want to introduce a new type of daily challenges and alerts that focus more on storytelling.

New Story “The New War”

The story, which was put on hold after the last update “Sacrifice”, will continue with “The New War”. There is also a cool new trailer, which you should only watch if you have already played Sacrifice. Spoiler Alert!

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The Contents of Summer 2019

Railjack Update

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Mid-year, the highly anticipated Railjack update since TennoCon 2018 will finally be released. In it, you can control massive spaceships and fight against other ships in orbit.

Look Forward to These Features in Autumn 2019

Planes of Duviri

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What lies behind this name is still unclear. However, it is supposed to involve a new enemy faction coming to Warframe. Additionally, this update is part of the larger story of Warframe.

It looks like Warframe will also grow significantly and become even cooler in 2019.

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Which new MMOs and online games are you most looking forward to in 2019

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

We asked you which new MMOs and expansions you are most looking forward to in 2019. Here are the results from the MeinMMO readers’ poll. 

The year 2019 will be hot: several new MMOs will either be running their first beta tests or go live directly. Especially among MMORPGs, there will be many newcomers like Crowfall and Lost Ark, which will have to compete against expansions of existing big games like Final Fantasy XIV and The Elder Scrolls Online.

Here are the new MMO games that the readers of MeinMMO are most looking forward to.

Anthem has the highest expectations in 2019

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With 29.67%, Anthem has won first place among the users of MeinMMO. The loot shooter from BioWare raises high expectations with its impressive graphics, cool gameplay, and the promise of no loot boxes or P2W microtransactions.

Anthem was also stated as the number one by many users in the comments. User huhu_2345 wrote:

Just like Destiny, the setting of [Anthem] simply offers more room for ideas and doesn’t have to have a “more realistic” approach like The Division.

With new trailers and information, BioWare is fueling the hype for next week. Because on January 25th, the long-awaited VIP demo kicks off. The pre-orderers of the game will not only play it themselves but will also bring their friends along and be able to get a picture of the game together with them.

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The Division 2 takes second place

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Although it stands far behind Anthem in the survey, The Division 2 still managed to reach second place with 13.42%. Also the date of the beta test is set here and Ubisoft is now also releasing more gameplay material for the game. This week, the developers showcased two new trailers:

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Lost Ark comes in third place

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Lost Ark takes third place with 10.43%, just ahead of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. The new isometric MMORPG from Korea has drawn quite a bit of attention in the past year 2018. It has been in open beta since September, and the feedback from players has been overwhelmingly positive so far.

In 2019, Lost Ark plans to expand into the West starting with Russia, where it will be taken over by the publisher Mail.ru. When and by whom the launch will be handled here remains unknown. Fans in Germany will have to be patient for a while.

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Lost Ark ahead of all other MMORPGs, FFXIV beats ESO

Surprises in the voting: The Korean free-to-play MMORPG Lost Ark unexpectedly landed in third place above big AAA names like Final Fantasy XIV and The Elder Scrolls Online. Normally, the keywords “Korean” and “free-to-play” raise alarm bells among Western players because such games often rely on strong monetization and cash shops.

But with Lost Ark, the hopes seem high that a new MMORPG is actually coming that has something to offer.

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Final Fantasy XIV was just ahead of Elsweyr from The Elder Scrolls Online with its new expansion “Shadowbringers”. However, the fans did not know at the time of the survey exactly what the next chapter of ESO would be about. Therefore, it is quite possible that the result would look different now.

The top 10 of the MeinMMO users:

  1. Anthem – 29.67%
  2. The Division 2 – 13.42%
  3. Lost Ark – 10.43%
  4. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers –  9.18%
  5. The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr – 8.17%
  6. Ashes of Creation – 7.27%
  7. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne – 4.54%
  8. Crowfall – 2.93%
  9. Project TL – 2.83%
  10. Ascent: Infinite Realm – 2.42%

We are excited to see what awaits us in the games in 2019!

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Soon you will be able to explore the underwater world of Atlas with submarines

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In the survival MMO Atlas, everything revolves around the pirate era. Epic ship battles, forming a crew, and treasure hunting are the focus for many players. There is no trace of highly advanced technology. That will change soon.

Pirates and technology? In the first dev stream, the developers showcased a concept for a submarine. Pirates and fantasy are usually at the forefront of the survival MMO. The black powder weapons and cannons are already the most advanced things Atlas has to offer. A submarine seems out of place for the actual setting.

Grapeshot Games explains: Another civilization is said to have already existed in the world of Atlas before the pirates. They were technologically more advanced. The so-called Golden Age also brought the submarine in a steampunk design. Additional technologies are not out of the question.

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However, the submarine is not intended for combat. It is unarmed and serves only for exploring the upcoming underwater world, including dungeons and other sights. The developers do not want to pursue the same path as with the TEK updates in ARK: Survival Evolved.

Creative Director Jesse Rapczak commented on the stream:

We respect the world of Atlas and the pirate setting. You shouldn’t imagine it as the TEK updates in Ark, but more like steampunk.

The TEK updates in ARK have continually brought more futuristic items into the game. Like laser weapons for dinosaurs or combat suits in the style of the Power Rangers.

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This is how the community reacts: There was a lively discussion in the Twitch chat. User IanWPG says: “I love this game. But if it turns into a TEK fashion show, I’m out.”

How you will get these technical gadgets is still unknown. The developers have mentioned quests and dungeons, but haven’t elaborated on them in detail. These features are still too far in the future.

The update that will bring the submarine to the survival MMO is already planned for February.

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