The survival MMO Conan Exiles has finally received all the announced features. You can now tame pets and loot the new dungeon. Additionally, annoying bugs have been fixed. And the PC version is getting a cool barbarian pack.
This is changing now, as the update today finally brings the creatures and the dungeon into the game.
Critical bugs finally fixed: Several bugs have been fixed in the update – including two severe issues that led to crashes in the game. The PS4 was particularly affected by this.
New pack for desert barbarians: If you like, you can get another DLC pack for Conan Exiles today. The pack “Savage Frontier” includes new barbarian outfits in the style of the abominable Picts. There are also new weapons, building parts, and even skins for your pets.
PC only: The new content today is only available for PC players. PS4 and Xbox One fans will have to wait until October 17, 2018.
How much does the DLC cost? You can get decked out as an over-barbarian for 9.99 euros.
In week 3 of Season 6 in Fortnite: Battle Royale, the time trials are back. Here you will find out where to find the new challenges.
Where are the time trials? With week 3 of Season 6, time trials have been spread across the map again. They were last seen in Season 5.
You can recognize them by the translucent blue stopwatches. Where you can find them all is shown in the following list:
Tomato Temple: On the west side of the step pyramid is a time trial. You need to build some ramps to get there.
Mountain from the old supervillain base at B4: A time trial starts at the mountain peak, for which you descend into the old base.
Bridge south of Shifty Shafts at E8: The trial begins on the west side of the bridge. It sends you across the entire bridge, including the top at the suspensions.
South of Tilted Towers: There is also a trial on the hill with the cabin.
West of Dusty Divot at F5: Another trial can be found on the high hill.
What do time trials look like? A time trial looks like a large, floating blue stopwatch. You need to interact with it to start the trial.
How does a time trial run? Once the trial starts, additional stopwatches appear in the vicinity. You now have about 30 seconds to touch them all. If time runs out, the trial ends and you have to start over.
How do I complete the trial optimally? Before starting a trial, you should pack enough building materials. Often, the stopwatches during the trial are at high places and can only be reached with ramps and platforms.
Watch out, tryhards! Another risk are tryhards who do not want you to complete the trials and shoot you from behind when you are exposed. To avoid these troublemakers, you should tackle the trials in the 50vs50 mode. Then, you will at least have some peace on your side of the map.
How many trials do I need to complete? Once you have completed one trial, you need to continue with another to finish all 3 required trials. Fortunately, you do not have to complete them all in the same match.
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Have you found any more time trials? Then let us know.
Own goal, celebration and finally the multiple repetition of the goal – this combination causes frustration for many FIFA 19 players. The community demands: Skip the celebration. We show you how to skip the celebration.
To counteract the frustration that arises when you’re stuck waiting for the opponent in FIFA 19, some fans are now trying unusual ways: On Reddit, they are trying to establish a “celebration skip”.
The worst FIFA moment: Do you know that feeling? You are comfortably leading in Ultimate Team mode until the 85th minute, and you just need to bring the victory home.
Suddenly, the opponent makes a sprint: Magically, the striker leaves three of your defenders behind and sinks the ball in the net. Equalizer! And if it gets really bad, you concede the second goal in the 90th minute.
The total humiliation: It would not be so bad if you didn’t have to watch the whole thing in at least three times. First, the opponent celebrates the goal extensively, watches all the replays, and finally lets the kickoff animation run to the end.
Meanwhile, you are sitting on hot coals and want to keep playing – many Reddit users can relate to this feeling.
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A player reports: “I played against three players yesterday who watched everything again – the matches lasted 25 minutes!”
This is how you skip the celebration: What many don’t know: There is a simple method in FIFA 19 to skip all celebrations and replays.
Simply press L1 + R1 (PS4)/ LB + RB (Xbox One) immediately after the goal, and the game will skip directly back to the kickoff.
This is what the discussion aims to achieve: From the forum, it becomes clear that not many players know this small button combination. The post aims to inform more players about the skip option.
A user took a particularly creative approach: “My club name on PS4 is ‘L1+R1 skip celeb’ – I skip too, but unfortunately, my opponents do not. I wish I could write the complete word “celebration” – but it’s too long.”
Discussion: Celebrate – Yes or No?
This is what opponents of the action say: Counter-arguments are also being raised. One user emphasizes that some players just want to celebrate their goals. This is also met with unanimous agreement, but with the caveat that not every rebound goal really needs to be celebrated.
Another point that many bring against the cessation: Many opponents simply do not skip and do not deserve to be rewarded with quick stoppages in return. Therefore, some players test their opponents: “I skip my first goal. If the opponent does not do that, he will see the Dab on the next goal” – especially the Dab celebration causes anger when conceding goals.
Celebrations contribute to the atmosphere: The best argument for celebrations is that they make the game more authentic. After all, certain stars like Ronaldo or Griezmann are known for their unique celebrations. Ultimately, it is also fun to watch and celebrate particularly well-executed goals again.
Whether you like to celebrate or skip directly to the kickoff – to even get into this situation, goals are needed. One type of goal that is particularly good for celebrating: The perfectly executed free kick. Here you can find tips on how your set pieces end up in the opponent’s net:
The MMORPG Mad World is browser-based, offers crossplay, and now shows how raids and PvP work with new videos.
The video gives you an impression of how boss raids work in the latest version of Mad World.
What is Mad World? Mad World takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where humans try to survive against demons. It runs in a 2D style with isometric view. This gives the game a special charm. The dark setting is reminiscent of H.P. Lovecraft.
What MMO features does Mad World offer? There are PvE raids, boss fights, and PvP instances. The game’s focus is on combat and community. Content includes farming, hunting, PvP, PvE, quests, giant bosses, item trading, and other features known from MMOs.
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How does the combat work? It is chaotic and combines target and non-target combat. Your attacks change depending on the weapon you equip. This eliminates the need for a classic class choice.
What makes Mad World special?
The game is based on HTML5 and is therefore playable in the browser. So there is no need to download a client.
You can play on Windows, Mac OS, Android, and iOS
Crossplay between PC and mobile is possible without client download
A console release is one of the developers’ goals
And when is the release? Developer Jandisoft plans the release for autumn 2018. There is no exact date yet. The game is expected to be free-to-play. You can find more cool F2P MMOs here.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the tasks for Week 3 in Season 6 are now available. We show you how to complete the challenges and find all the secrets.
New tasks not as exciting as expected:Season 6 of Fortnite has not brought any major surprises with the challenges so far.
And unfortunately, Week 3, despite promising leaks, has turned out to be nothing special in the end. The leaks unfortunately proved to be partially incorrect. Instead of ringing doorbells and finding shooting ranges, there are different challenges in Fortnite Week 3.
Free and paid: As usual, 3 tasks are free, but the remaining four challenges require the Battle Pass for 9.50 euros.
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Challenge 1 – Revive players in different matches
Paramedics needed! You can only complete this task in modes that allow for teammates. Ideally, you do this in the 50vs50 mode. But keep in mind, only the first revive counts for the challenge. You need to revive teammates in a total of five matches.
Challenge 2 – Stage 1: Search a chest at Lonely Lodge
Easy task: This task is easy to complete. Afterward, further locations will unlock where you should open chests or other containers.
Challenge 3 – Eliminations with damage traps (Hard)
Tough task: You need to kill an opponent with a trap that deals damage. It could take some time until you achieve that. Ideally, place traps on the ceiling in closed rooms and put a rare item as bait. Or follow this brilliant trick to kill with traps!
Challenge 4 – Stage 1: Visit Risky Reels and Wailing Woods in a single match (Battle Pass only)
A short walk: The two locations are quite close to each other. Ideally, complete the task in the 50vs50 mode when both places are on the safe side of the map.
Challenge 5 – Hit a player from at least 15 meters away with a tomato (Battle Pass only)
For advanced players: This task is only available once you have reached level 28 in the Battle Pass. Only then will the tomato be available as a throwable item. Aim well and throw a player the vegetable. Learn how to effectively throw tomatoes here.
Challenge 6 – Complete time trials (hard, Battle Pass only)
Challenge 7 – Eliminate opponents in different matches (hard, Battle Pass only)
Also tricky: This task is something everyone should complete at some point. It’s best to drop 10 times in Tilted Towers and start shooting. You will hit someone eventually.
At the launch of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, many things went smoothly – but not everything. The Game Director talks about what didn’t work at all.
The Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, had a long interview with Forbes. It largely focused on the launch of Battle for Azeroth, but also on the first weeks afterward. There is considerable room for improvement for Blizzard.
We have summarized the key statements from the interview for you.
“You can’t make everyone happy”
Problem class balance: Although Blizzard tries to satisfy as many players as possible, Hazzikostas is aware that one can never please everyone. He said this especially regarding the balancing and the playstyle of the classes that are currently under heavy criticism (Shadow Priests and Elemental Shamans).
Sure, they could have polished it for weeks in beta, but that would always be the case. Classes would never be completely “finished.” There is constant work being done, and balance is not set in stone.
And at some point, you just have to draw a line and aim for the release, even if not everyone is happy. But that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t listen. There will always be improvements – sometimes they just take a little longer.
Expectations need to be better managed
Problem expectations vs. reality: A major problem was the expectations of many players regarding certain content. Many players expected that there would be three items from the “Mythic+” chest, as was occasionally the case during beta. The disappointment was large when there was only one item in the live version.
Similarly, the expectations were high regarding the warfronts. When the feature started, the Alliance had to wait a long time and could not enter the battle while the Horde had to gather resources first.
Blizzard sees the mistake clearly on their side. They should have made it clear to players what to expect and how it would proceed.
Just an official news or a blog post would have sufficed to explain the process of the warfronts and the gathering phases. That would have saved a lot of frustration, and in the future, they want to define new systems more clearly in advance.
Azerite system and island expeditions will be overhauled
Problem system: The two biggest systems that they currently want to “fix” are
the Azerite system
and the feel of the island expeditions.
The Azerite system feels unsatisfying due to poor balancing and a low availability of Azerite items. In future patches, there should be more ways to obtain these items, but without players “drowning in items” – the perfect balance has simply not been achieved yet. A first improvement has already been made, which leads to more items.
Island expeditions, on the other hand, should become more interesting and dynamic. They don’t want players to experience the same event in every expedition, like the appearance of the Azerite elementals. The opponents on the island should also be grouped together in small camps rather than just populating the entire island. This way, players can better plan which path they want to take.
Together with new, more varied events, the expeditions should feel more exciting – because currently, the team is also not satisfied with it. With patch 8.1, this is supposed to change.
How did you perceive the launch and the first weeks of Battle for Azeroth? Are you still excited about World of Warcraft, are you waiting for the first major patch, or has that already passed?
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The players of the Overwatch League are suffering from burnout. The new schedule in Season 2 aims to change this and create more free time for the pros.
Every professional sport is a tough strain on participants, and eSports are no exception. Those who have to consistently deliver top performance in the Overwatch League reach their limits after a few months. This is what the Overwatch League had to learn in its first season.
Now, with the start of Season 2, Blizzard is set to make some changes.
What will change? A total of 8 new teams will join the Overwatch League in 2019. The season begins on February 14, 2019, and will again be played in 4 Stages, each lasting 5 weeks.
However, the addition of so many new teams will ensure that the individual teams will have to compete less frequently.
What new teams are there? The eight new teams will join the two divisions of the league. In the “Atlantic Division”, the following will also play:
Paris
Toronto
Washington D.C.
Atlanta
Part of the Pacific Division will be:
Vancouver
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Hangzhou
What about a German team? The planned Berlin team for Overwatch has not materialized so far. However, Blizzard is keen on it. By Season 3, there should be an Overwatch team based in Berlin (via Handelsblatt).
How much will be played? Instead of having to play up to 3 times a week, teams will now also have “free” weeks. In each week, individual teams will only have to play 0 to 2 matches – a total of 28 matches over 20 weeks.
This way, players also have time to forget about Overwatch for a few days, take a little break, or visit home.
Whether the teams will actually use this time for relaxation and distraction or fill their free time with even more training remains to be seen. However, a little relaxation should not hurt.
What is your opinion on this? Are more teams the solution to create more relaxation and free time for the pros?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has its own battle royale mode called Blackout. The map consists of numerous individual passages from popular Call of Duty maps. The idea behind it is explained by the chief developer of Treyarch in a trailer.
What is so great about the Blackout map? First of all, the map for the battle royale mode Blackout is huge. According to Treyarch’s chief developer David Vonderhaar, it is 1,500 times larger than the well-known Call of Duty map Nuketown.
This is sorely needed, as it would be quite chaotic if 100 players were shooting in the small area of a regular Call of Duty multiplayer map. A battle royale match would be over quite quickly and would not be fun.
A theme park made of familiar locations: The developers at Treyarch wanted to create not just a battle royale add-on for their game Black Ops 4 with Blackout. Instead, Blackout should feel like a showcase of various popular elements from the Call of Duty series.
Thus, the Blackout map is built from several well-known maps of the series:
Furthermore, the map is so large that you need vehicles to traverse it properly before the “collapse” catches you. This known battle royale feature, which constricts the map during gameplay, is referred to as “collapse” in Blackout.
In the embedded video trailer for Blackout, Treyarch chief developer David Vonderhaar explains the details of the map. Enjoy watching!
When is Blackout coming? The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and thus also of the battle royale mode Blackout is on October 12, 2018, at 0:00 (consoles) and 06:00 (PC). Anyone with an “Early Copy” of Black Ops 4 can start playing now. However, the download including day-one patch will be hefty, so utilize the preload option.
The Destiny 2 expansion Forsaken brought many new bounties. However, if too many bounties accumulate, you may find yourself locked out of your character.
With Forsaken, guardians in Destiny 2 had plenty to do again: Besides the story, the bounties also ensure that there’s no boredom. However, if you accumulate so many tasks that the bounties go to the post office, you may be excluded from your character.
Rare bug locks players out
What kind of bug is this? As some players report in the Destiny subreddit, they can no longer access their characters due to a bug. Additionally, the affected guardian and sometimes even other characters from the account can no longer be selected in the companion app or third-party apps with API services.
How does the error occur? Expired bounties are said to be the root of all evil in this bug. The error is said to occur when the quest tab in the guardians’ inventory is full. If new bounties are added, such as through the clan perk that grants another bounty once one is completed or when dismantling items, they then go to the post office.
If the bounties in the post office expire and the guardians log out, this situation leads to the bug. Logging in to the character in this case results in an immediate Weasel error.
What does Bungie say about the bug? Bungie is already tracking the error and will fix it in an upcoming patch. Until then, guardians should ensure not to leave bounties in the post office.
As was read in the last TWaB, the data of affected guardians is not at risk: They should be able to log back into their locked characters once the error is resolved.
The first is the popular robot with the clunky product name “LEGO Overwatch Set Omnic-Bastion 75987”. This is a Bastion unit that players can also play in Overwatch or fight during the Omnic Crisis.
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How big is the LEGO Bastion? The “Omnic-Bastion 75987” building unit consists of a total of 182 different pieces, so it should not pose a major obstacle even for LEGO beginners. The completed Bastion unit can even rotate its upper body. The arms are also movable.
Especially cool: Even the little bird Ganymede, who accompanies Bastion in the game, is included and finds its place on Bastion’s shoulder. Unlike the “original Bastion”, where Ganymede was yellow, this bird is red.
However: The LEGO Bastion cannot switch to “turret mode” – you would have to get creative during the rebuild.
How much does the Bastion cost? If someone wants to have an orange Bastion in block form, they have to place €25 at the Blizzard Gear Store. For LEGO, these are quite normal prices for licensed products.
Of course, such a LEGO Bastion would not only be something for kids but also for young-at-heart fans. And who doesn’t miss the feeling of stepping barefoot on a small LEGO brick?
More LEGO sets are expected to follow in the future, allowing you to expand your collection. However, how many there will ultimately be is still unknown.
What do you think of the LEGO Bastion? A cool thing for fans and their kids? Or do Overwatch and war machines like Bastion not belong with LEGO?
When Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 releases on October 12, 2018, the popular zombie mode will also be back. A dramatic trailer has now introduced the new zombie map Blood of the Dead in more detail.
What is Blood of the Dead? Blood of the Dead is one of the three new zombie maps from Black Ops 4 that will be available at the launch of the game. Blood of the Dead is a revamped version of the “Mob of the Dead” map. Players may already know this map from Black Ops 2.
The new map in Black Ops 4 offers expanded areas and even entirely new locations. Like the original, Blood of the Dead is once again set in the penitentiary on Alcatraz Island.
Warning: The following text and video show excerpts and video sequences from the new map Blood of the Dead. If you want to be surprised, you should not continue reading!
What does the trailer show? The map Blood of the Dead continues the storyline of the original characters from previous Call of Duty titles. The trailer features the well-known characters Dempsey, Nikolai, Takeo, and Richtofen, who are collectively known as Primis, struggling against the zombie hordes on Alcatraz Island.
The trailer is quite bloody but also dramatically staged: The song “Where are we going” from the Mob of the Dead map has been chosen as the Easter egg, which likely appeals particularly to CoD veterans.
How is the trailer received by players? The community is reacting very positively to the trailer. Just a few hours after its release, the video has already garnered 486,900 views. The trailer has been positively rated 62,890 times, with only 407 viewers reacting negatively (as of October 11, 2018, 9:50 AM).
The dramatic staging is particularly well received. Many of the players who commented under the video have already played the predecessors and are excited to see how the story of Primis continues.
What do you think of the trailer? Have you also played the predecessors or are you new to the zombie mode? Do you like such brutal trailers or is the story more important to you?
At CitizenCon, Cloud Imperium Games presented new gameplay footage from Alpha 3.3 of Star Citizen. Additionally, there was gameplay from the single-player spin-off Squadron 42. And these videos are exciting.
A mission from the MMO Star Citizen was showcased along with a trailer from Squadron 42. Both videos make you eager to finally play the game yourself.
An Exciting Mission
This is what Star Citizen looks like now: Chris Roberts and Cloud Imperium presented around 1.5 hours of gameplay from Star Citizen. The team introduced the planet Hurston and demonstrated how to buy spaceships in the game. There were even ground battles.
You start in a bar, where you can also get drunk
Then you meet with a client. For this one, you are to recover a crashed satellite
Now you assemble a team of other players, travel to the airport, and board your ship with your crew
You fly to the crash site of the satellite, where enemies are already waiting for you, leading to an intense battle
Afterward, you collect the reward and buy a new ship with it
This video already gives a good insight, with the dark Vanduul boarding a ship. The roadmap for Squadron 42, which shows how the game will be developed further in the coming months, is to be released before the end of the year.
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This is how fans react: While core fans are excited, others remain skeptical. The CitizenCon 2018 did not change the attitude towards Star Citizen.
For example, player SPC1974 writes on PCGamer: “That’s all nice and well… but seriously, why focus on the icing when the ingredients for the actual cake aren’t even ready?”
The new update 0.123.1 for Pokémon GO is currently being rolled out. It includes the 4th generation, new attacks, AR+ mode for Android, a new box, and more.
What is new? Trainers of Pokémon GO are now awaiting the new update with version number 0.123.1. Niantic has published patch notes that explain the content of the update.
Data miners have taken a closer look at the new version and note that many more changes have been made.
Pokémon that were first discovered in the Sinnoh region are arriving in Pokémon GO
Friend requests and gift notifications can now be stacked
Pokémon GO AR+ is now also available for selected Android devices
You can now select multiple Pokémon at once when assembling a group for a Gym battle or Raid battle
Various bug fixes and performance updates
What Data Miners Found in the New Update 0.123.1
The data mining experts have searched for further changes in the new update and found the following information:
All 107 Pokémon of the 4th Generation in the Code
According to TheSilphRoad, all 107 Pokémon of the 4th generation and their 107 sound files are now in the code. From Turtwig number 387 to Arceus number 493. This includes 2 cries for Shaymin. This is the mythical Pokémon from Gen. 4 with a Land and a Sky form.
When will the new monsters arrive? When the new Pokémon will be available in the game is still unclear.
Note on Crabhammer: the audio file for the attack has been removed according to TheSilphRoad. It must therefore be added with another update before the attack can be used.
The data miners found a new box in the code. However, they do not yet know what it is for. It is called “Local Box” and looks like this:
Medal for Gen 4 + Pokédex Tab
In line with the 4th generation, there is also a medal for the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO. You will probably see it once the first Gen 4 Pokémon are released. In the Pokédex, there is also a new section for the 4th generation.
Technical Changes
AR+ now for Android: With the new update, Android users will also enjoy AR+ technology. It was initially only available for trainers with iOS.
Anti-cheat adjustments: The adjustments are meant to clarify bans and penalties for affected players.
Fixes for Shiny Encounters: Trainers previously complained that the shiny icons sometimes did not appear when they encountered a shiny Pokémon in the wild. This should now be fixed.
Upcoming Features – Speculations
The changes in this section are still unclear. There is speculation about what they could be aimed at.
Changes to Incense: For the incense in Pokémon GO, there are values for how long Pokémon are attracted, how much time elapses between encounters, and so on. Now there are the following values: SpawnTable, SpawnTableProbability, Weight. So it could be that the function of incense is about to change.
Fitness Mode in the Background: In the last update, data miners already found hints of a possible fitness mode. Work has continued on this data. This time in connection with a background mode. So it could be that this feature is soon to be completed.
Hints about the Battle Update: So far, attacks in Pokémon GO were always limited to the numbers 1 and 2. It looked like this:
Ability1TitleText
Ability1PowerText
Ability1TypeIcon
Ability2TitleText
Ability2PowerText
Ability2TypeIcon
In the new update, however, the abilities have been renamed. They now look like this:
AbilityTitleText
AbilityPowerText
AbilityTypeIcon
The numbers 1 and 2 are therefore gone. Here, data miners suspect that Pokémon are no longer necessarily limited to 2 attacks. This could be a hint at the battle update. Everyone is looking forward to Niantic explaining this in more detail.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC soon. But when exactly does it start? When do the Black Ops 4 servers go online? We have summarized all the important information about the launch times for you.
Many fans have been eagerly waiting for this – only a few hours separate them from the official launch of this year’s Call of Duty title. The official release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will take place on October 12, 2018. However, the launch times vary depending on the platform.
The launch time of CoD: Black Ops 4 on the consoles PS4 and Xbox One
On PS4 and Xbox One, it will start for digital version owners at midnight, specifically at 00:00 on October 12, according to the information in the PS Store and Microsoft Store.
The launch time of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 on PC
Unfortunately, PC players will have to wait a bit longer. Black Ops 4 will be playable on PC starting at 6 AM on October 12 for us in Germany.
The Black Ops 4 servers are online earlier!
Owners of the disc version of Black Ops 4 can get started on PS4 and Xbox One as long as they have downloaded the huge day-one patch . Because the Black Ops 4 servers are already online!
Important information about the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
If you do not have a disc version of the game and still have to wait for the upcoming launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – here are some important things you should not miss:
Even before the official launch of the cute anime MMORPG MapleStory 2, the game had trouble with gold spammers. The developers have already initiated countermeasures.
What happened? Right after the headstart of MapleStory 2, players complained about gold spammers. Other players and bots flood the chat with offers for gold. Players feel not only disturbed but fear that the entire economy of the MMO will be ruined. The situation hasn’t improved drastically even at release.
How are the developers reacting? The Nexon team stated that they are aware of the problem. Players should not communicate with gold sellers in chat, and anyone who buys or sells gold will be traced back via logs and banned.
Moreover, the mail system is to be temporarily suspended
The level requirements for trading with Meso currencies will also be raised to level 50
Additionally, the team is working on a new system that recognizes spam more effectively and bans the associated accounts immediately
This is how players are reacting: Of course, players are annoyed by the gold spam activities. Nevertheless, most try not to let it ruin their fun. Most discussions in the official forum leave out this topic to focus on the actual game.
Player Nick Smith writes on MassivelyOP: “I have been playing non-stop for the last 9 days and had a wonderful time. There is so much to do. MapleStory 2 is a very creative game. Once they get rid of the gold farmer spam, it will be even better.”
On Wednesday, the CitizenCon started. The game studio Cloud Imperium Games announced some news regarding the space MMO Star Citizen and also the single-player spin-off Squadron 42.
The CitizenCon is always a very special event for fans of Star Citizen. New information is announced at the fair, and new materials from the game are showcased.
Additionally, thousands of enthusiastic fans come together, talk about their hobby, and see Chris Roberts, the mastermind.
New Information About the Highly Anticipated Space MMO
Here’s what’s new: Cloud Imperium Games talked about the very successful funding of the space MMO. So far, $195 million has been raised from 2.1 million “backers”.
Furthermore, the team presented new features of Alpha 3.3:
FoIP – “Face over IP” – With this webcam feature, you can transfer your facial expressions to your in-game avatar’s face to show emotions while playing
Object Container Streaming – This background technology improves performance in the game. It controls how much of the universe needs to be loaded by the computer’s CPU. Testers report that this has improved game performance by about 100 percent
Besides that, Cloud Imperium also presented the luxury ship RSI Constellation Phoenix, four variations of the ground vehicle Tumbril Cyclone, and the assault rifle Kastak Arms Karna.
Alpha 3.3 is Playable
Play the Alpha 3.3 now: For the CitizenCon, the Alpha 3.3 has been released online. If you are a supporter of Star Citizen, you can immediately take a look at the new version.
Another update is coming: A larger update for Alpha 3.3 of Star Citizen is expected in the fourth quarter of this year. This will include the planet Hurston and the ability to purchase ships in the game. A specific date for this update is not yet available.
Star Citizen is Making Steady Progress: The showcased material looks good, as you can also see in the videos. It is evident that Star Citizen is becoming more and more like the game Chris Roberts envisioned. However, there is still much to be done.
Those who own a (virtual) ticket for BlizzCon 2018 will also receive goodies in Hearthstone. Most of these are, however, old card packs.
In less than a month, BlizzCon 2018 will take place and reveal the news that Blizzard has planned for the next year. Anyone who wants to follow it live from home can purchase a virtual ticket and simply watch the streams. Additionally, there are various goodies depending on the game. For World of Warcraft, there are banners and capes, for example.
What are the goodies in Hearthstone? For Hearthstone, a special card back in the usual blue of BlizzCon is available. In addition, there are a total of 10 packs from various old expansions. The exact packs are:
The community’s opinion is divided: Fans are split on whether they are disappointed or happy with these goodies. Some players find it farcical to receive “old” content as goodies, much of which will not be usable once the new year begins.
Many players are also happy about the bonus packs and believe that these cards are, at worst, arcane dust that can be used to craft new cards.
When will the goodies be available? After purchasing the virtual ticket, you should receive the card back immediately when logging into Hearthstone. The 10 bonus packs seem to be available at a later date.
Fortnite: Battle Royale is actually a free-to-play game that has so far been distributed purely digitally. However, in November 2018, there is supposed to be a physical retail version for the first time.
What is the retail version of Fortnite all about? Just in time for the Christmas shopping season, Fortnite is set to hit stores in a physical box. Inside are codes for special items. These would be:
Frostbite Outfit: A cool recolor of the legendary Raptor skin.
Freezing Point Back Bling: A backpack in snow camo.
Cold Front Glider: A standard glider in snow camouflage.
Chill-Axe Pickaxe: A pickaxe with serrated edges.
Additionally, there are 1,000 V-Bucks, the real-money currency of Fortnite, included in the bundle. These are worth another 10 euros. The Xbox version also includes a disc with Fortnite.
What is NOT included in the box: The PvE version of Fortnite. Save the World is still available separately but is expected to be free soon as well.
What is the cost of the bundle? The Fortnite box is currently advertised for $29.99. In euros, the price is likely to be the same. Whether the bundle will also be available locally is still unclear. However, we asked Epic and will update this article when we know more.
Which platforms is the bundle for? The box version of Fortnite is only for players on the consoles PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. PC, iOS, and Android users unfortunately miss out.
The bundle is also expected to be available in the digital Fortnite shop.
When will the bundle be released? Both versions of the bundle will be released on November 13, 2018.
Is the package worth it? If you really want the skin, you will benefit with the 1,000 V-Bucks included in the bundle. Because the skin would cost 20 euros as a legendary outfit if it were available in the shop. You would then receive the pickaxe and the glider as a bonus.
Why is a free-to-play game being sold?
Epic and the Christmas season: What sense does it make to sell a game that you can download for free? Apart from the skins, the Christmas sales likely play an important role.
After all, Fortnite is extremely popular with kids. Therefore, Fortnite is likely to be on many wish lists. If Grandma or Grandpa want to give a gift to the little one and ask in the store for “Fortnite,” the salesperson does not have to explain that the game is free but can sell them the bundle instead.
A box that you can hold in your hands – even if it ultimately only contains codes – makes a bigger impression than handing kids a few dollars for new skins. Therefore, the Fortnite box is likely to be under many Christmas trees in 2018.
With the upcoming patch, the leader of the Blood Elves in World of Warcraft will receive an update. Players want his outfit as Heritage Armor.
Who is Lor’themar Theron? Lor’themar is the Regent Lord of Silvermoon and the current leader of the Blood Elves. After Kael’thas turned traitor and the House of the Sunstriders was extinguished, it seems unlikely that anyone will contest his rule anytime soon.
Why did Lor’themar receive an update? With Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance, Blood Elf players can unlock their Heritage Armor. Lor’themar plays an important role in this. It is also suspected that Silvermoon and Lor’themar will play significant roles in upcoming patches. Data miners have found hints of a warfront at Silvermoon.
Fans want Lor’themar’s new clothes: Players have been very pleased with Lor’themar’s new model so far. Not only is his old, wise face praised, but also his impressive armor. It seems he has taken off his eye patch, and the scar across the left side of his eye is now clearly visible.
Many players hope that Lor’themar’s outfit is the Heritage Armor of the Blood Elves. This has not yet been present in the game data, and it has not been seen on the PTR either. It may only be introduced with the release of Patch 8.1 to avoid ruining the surprise.
However, it seems rather unlikely that Lor’themar will wear the Heritage Armor of the Blood Elves. Blizzard usually ensures that leaders of races have completely unique models that players cannot replicate 1:1. This often includes special armor.
How do you like Lor’themar’s armor? Is he finally the first male Blood Elf? Or did you prefer his old look?
In Destiny 2, the Halloween event Festival of the Lost will soon be celebrated for the first time. Bungie has now provided further details about the upcoming festivities.
The Festival of the Lost in Destiny 2 is held in honor of fallen Guardians. The survivors in the Tower and in the Last City want to commemorate their loved ones who have fallen and celebrate the fact that they themselves are still alive to continue fighting in honor of the dead. This time, the festival brings more than just the collection of masks.
Festival of the Lost – Here’s what you should know about the Halloween event
When does it start? The celebrations will begin on Tuesday, October 16, with the Weekly Reset.
Who is the contact person during the event? Since Eva Levante has been missing since the city fell, the shipwright Amanda Holliday will take over her duties.
What is there to do for the Guardians?
New Triumphs: As part of the festival, there will be new Triumphs waiting to be unlocked by the Guardians. This will probably only be possible during the event.
New Bounties: Amanda Holliday will offer Daily Bounties. Guardians will receive Soul Fragments for successful completions. With them, they can acquire various event-specific items such as Festival Masks.
New Activity – The Haunted Forest: In this alternative, creepy version of the Everfall, Guardians are tasked with driving away ghouls and demons that have spread there.
The goal is to delve as deep as possible into the Haunted Forest within 15 minutes to vanquish the Nightmares, Ghouls, and Demons. The deeper one goes into the Haunted Forest, the more difficult it becomes.
This activity can be done solo or in a fireteam. For those who cannot form a solid fireteam, the player search is active.
By the way, the DLC I “Curse of Osiris” is not required to play in the Haunted Forest. The new location will be selected via its own marker and is not tied to Mercury.
A new questline: Master Ives – the Cryptarch from the Reef in Destiny 1 – has apparently been murdered. As part of the new quest, Guardians must solve this murder case and avenge their fallen friend. By working a second job as a detective, one can earn an additional powerful reward each week.
This questline will start on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
These are the rewards of the Halloween event
Festival Masks: With the earned Soul Fragments, you will be able to purchase various “Festival of the Lost” masks from Amanda Holliday.
Event-Specific Weapon: With Soul Fragments, you will also be able to acquire the legendary auto rifle “Grim Story” from Amanda. This is apparently a weapon inspired by the event’s theme. It is not yet known whether this firearm will have special properties or if there will be more than just this one weapon.
Event-Specific Armor: For each class, there will be a unique armor set as part of the festival.
Event-Specific Eververse Content: With each level-up after reaching the maximum character level, Guardians will earn an additional Fleeting Engram along with every Sturdiness Engram during the festival. These Engrams contain event-specific rewards such as thematically inspired ghost shells, ships, sparrows, or emotes.
Just like during the Crimson Days and the Solstice of Heroes, a knockout system will be active. This means: You will receive new items from the special event Engrams until you have collected all items. Only then will you start receiving duplicates.
For all those who want to buy certain items directly, Tess Everis also offers rewards from Fleeting Engrams in the Glimmer Store of the Eververse for instant purchase. If desired, Fleeting Engrams can also be purchased with real money.
Are you looking forward to the Halloween festival? What do you think of the event rewards shown so far?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
