After the pre-patch 2.0.0, Destiny 2 is in a transition phase until the release of Forsaken. Due to the changes, some pieces of equipment are currently incredibly strong.
The last patch for Destiny 2 brought a lot of changes, but not all the new features of the upcoming expansion. As a result, some Exotics in the game are now incredibly strong. Whether these will be modified again with Forsaken or if there will be new gear to balance or counter the strength is currently unknown.
The exotic Warlock helmet Skull of Dire Ahamkara is already being compared to the Hunter boots Orpheus Rig after the last update. The helmet now grants a large amount of Super energy on Super kills. If you kill elite enemies with your Super, the recovered Super energy is increased again.
It has already been reported that Warlocks can gain enough energy for multiple Nova Bombs with sufficiently large mobs.
Insurmountable Skullfort
With the helmet Insurmountable Skullfort, Arc Titans have a good laugh. The perk Transfusion Matrix ensures that kills with Arc melee abilities trigger health regeneration and also restore melee energy.
Since the update, the Titan’s shoulder charge in PvP is back to being a one-hit kill. With the helmet, the class now has unlimited melee energy on melee kills and also restores health every time. So don’t be surprised if you encounter Kung-Fu Titans in the Crucible from now on.
Telesto
Telesto “The Besto” was incredibly popular during the Destiny 1 days. Even with its return to Destiny 2, this exotic fusion rifle has made quite a few friends. The number of Guardians with this weapon is likely to only increase after patch 2.0.0.
Telesto was moved from the Power to the Energy weapon slot after the update. This makes it a great weapon that, while carried in the secondary slot, still hits with the power of a Power weapon.
Additionally, the move has given Telesto more ammunition. Its own perk, Proxy of the Forerunner, also reloads the equipped kinetic and energy weapons from reserves on multi-kills. This currently causes Telesto to self-reload while in use. Crazy!
The perk Herd Thinning ensures that kills always generate ammunition. Since the grenade launcher now uses primary ammo instead of energy ammo, the Lion’s Roar is almost never going to run out of ammo. Additionally, the weapon deals quite a bit of damage (up to 4,000-5,000 damage per hit), which should make it a reliable companion, especially in PvE.
Coldheart and Prometheus Lens
The two trace rifles have been purposefully buffed and are now meant to be able to compete in damage with fusion rifles and shotguns. While the Prometheus Lens devours mobs for breakfast, the Coldheart is very effective against single targets.
The only criticism players currently have about the two trace rifles is the scarcity of ammunition. We will see if Bungie addresses this with the upcoming masterworks for both weapons.
Ashes of Creation released a new gameplay video during PAX West 2018. The MMORPG is receiving a lot of praise for it. Fans are comparing it to Warframe and The Elder Scrolls Online.
What can be seen in the video? It showcases new gameplay from the upcoming Alpha One, which is set to be released at the end of September. The focus of this alpha test is mainly on PvP, arenas, and the action combat system. This is also the focus of the video, which provides an initial glimpse into the siege battles of Ashes of Creation.
How is the video being received: On YouTube, there are almost only positive comments. Currently, the video has 1355 likes and only 72 dislikes.
This is what fans are saying: “Each trailer makes the game look better. I can’t wait for Alpha 1,” is the comment with the most likes on YouTube.
There are also many voices saying that the combat resembles Warframe. This is due to the movement, the effects, or the field of view when using a bow. Even the design of the armor could be from Warframe.
And another comparison that is often mentioned: Some feel a The Elder Scrolls Online vibe from the shown gameplay. One comment even states it looks like ESO 2.0.
This is what critical voices are saying: On MMORPG.com, some users note that the combat system seems too action-heavy for them, and they were expecting an MMO with a nostalgia factor. The conventional tab-targeting seems to be missing.
CEO speaks up: The CEO, Steven Sharif, personally responded to this criticism. Sharif pointed out that the footage comes from a test where the action combat would be 100% tested. In the end, a hybrid of tab and action should emerge.
Steven Sharif told Mein-MMO.de in an interview when asked if the effect storm is not too strong, that the effects are still being refined. After all, they are in an alpha, which is an early stage of the game, but they are making a lot of progress. The developers are still working hard on the balance of these effects. He described it as a double-edged sword to reveal things in development so early, as not everyone is familiar with the transparent process.
Bungie has announced the return of a notorious strike in Destiny 2. But it appears to already be playable. What happened?
Since the end of May, Destiny 2 has one heroic strike less. The “Exodus Crash” was temporarily removed from the matchmaking of the heroic strike list due to numerous complaints from Guardians and was set to be revised. Bungie did not mention a date for its return.
Exodus Crash should actually return soon – but it is already here
Announcement of a soon return: Recently, community manager dmg04 shared on Twitter that the Exodus Crash strike is set to make its way back into the strike playlists in the coming weeks after the Forsaken release. However, dmg04 did not mention an exact date. Further details on the revision are expected to follow in patch notes.
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But the strike is already here – probably in revised form! Shortly after this news became public, some Guardians noted that the revised strike is already showing up in the rotation of the Legacy Strike List and can already be played.
This was supposedly not supposed to happen yet. As dmg04 confirmed, Bungie is currently looking into the matter again. But since the strike is already active in the Legacy Playlist, some changes might have gone live prematurely, according to his words.
Changes in the boss fight: This was confirmed by other community members. The strike is indeed already supposed to be the revised version. Whether the changes are now fully or only partially live remains to be seen. However, the previously despised boss fight with Taviks is reportedly now much more balanced. The invisibility phases of the strike’s final boss have apparently been reduced to just one sequence.
This is why Exodus Crash was removed in May: Since the launch of Destiny 2, this strike has been one of the least popular strike activities in the entire game. This has been evident through numerous comments and corresponding Reddit posts.
It could also be felt repeatedly in the game itself. Whenever Exodus Crash was up, one player would typically almost always leave – if not both teammates – immediately.
Particularly the boss fight was not well received due to its mechanics. The Fallen boss, Thaviks the Corrupted, had an enormous health pool. Furthermore, he could turn invisible multiple times, only to reappear behind the players with a deadly melee attack.
Players had only brief windows of time for damage phases. There were also few evasion and cover options in the circular arena. Many attacks from the Fallen leader felt often arbitrary.
With the introduction of modifiers in the heroic strikes, the complaints from fans escalated. In some combinations, the strike became nearly unplayable, especially the boss encounter. Players sometimes spent more time fighting Thaviks than in a raid encounter and still ended up failing.
Fans of Anthem are worried about the depth of the story, as Anthem only has two dialogue options. However, they overlook some things …
From time to time, there is new information about Anthem, the upcoming co-op shooter from BioWare. But not all info is received well by all fans. It has now been revealed that in dialogues with NPCs, players only have a choice between two response options. This is much less than in other BioWare games.
At PAX West, BioWare talked a bit more about Anthem and the decisions players can make. A large part of this story takes place in Fort Tarsis, where players can also make decisions in dialogues. The choices are always limited to two options. Players can’t really make “wrong” decisions, as every mission is supposed to be playable in multiplayer.
On Reddit, some players see this situation as proof that games are becoming increasingly dumber and simpler. In just a few years, “there will be RPGs where you can’t make any decisions at all”. This is what critics fear.
BioWare has always had 2 options
In discussions on Reddit and various forums about the game, the comparison with Mass Effect or Dragon Age often comes up. In those games, players often had “four or more options”. While that may be true on paper, it’s not necessarily the case in practice.
Mass Effect always basically had two options you could follow: Paragon (“good”, friendly, righteous) and Renegade (“evil”, brutal, merciless).
Do I shoot the enemy or persuade him?
Do I storm the base or sneak in?
Is this my favorite shop on the Citadel or not?
Do I sleep with Liara or do we have an animated discussion about Biotic Explosions?
If there was a third choice, it was almost always “Let’s talk more about this, I’m a lore freak and would like more info” – this is exciting for fans of a series but not a real choice.
Everything was better back then – in other genres
In contrast, there were significantly more choices in older games like Knights of the Old Republic. Numerous response options existed, many were even tied to specific character attributes. Those with high intelligence could expose a murderer. Those with high charisma could persuade him. Those who are particularly strong could threaten him.
But that is precisely the crux: KOTOR was a solo RPG. Anthem is not, even if it has a story with single-player elements.
Personally, this discussion about whether “games and players are getting dumber” is getting on my nerves a bit. Anthem is not Mass Effect, not Dragon Age, and not KOTOR. It is a cooperative action shooter that places a clearer focus on the story than other shooters. But it is not a “pure RPG”. Therefore, we should not apply these standards to Anthem.
What is your opinion on this matter? Were the response options more complex in BioWare titles back then? Or is this just a romanticized view through rose-colored glasses?
On September 4, the first major expansion for Destiny 2, Forsaken, will be released. Which character will you tackle the new story with first?
Forsaken brings some changes for the classes – including new Supers as well as new weapons and armor. Is this enough to convince you to switch classes or will you remain loyal to your current character? Which class will you start the new adventure with?
Hunter, Warlock, Titan – Which class will you start with in Forsaken?
New Supers a reason to switch? In one of our recent surveys, we wanted to know which of the new Supers in Forsaken you think is the coolest. After all, there will be a total of nine new paths offered, which should shake up the game significantly – three for each class.
Back then, the new path Spectral Blades of the Void Hunter was voted the coolest new Super by an overwhelming majority. Followed by the two Supers Chaos Reach of the Arc Warlock and Nova Warp of the Void Warlock. But would the new paths be a reason for you to switch your class with the new expansion?
New gear makes other playstyles interesting: Recently, we also introduced you to the new exotic armor and weapons that should also bring a fresh wind to your collection.
Some of the new armor, such as the Gwisin chest piece for the Void Hunter or the Geomag Stabilizers leg armor for the Arc Warlock, are also tailored to the upcoming class paths. Others, like the Glaive Warden gloves for Hunters, enhance the gameplay with the new weapon type from Forsaken – the Bow.
Join our survey
Now it’s your turn: We want to know which class you will start with in Forsaken. Will you stay loyal to your current character or have the new class paths or upcoming gear convinced you to choose a different class?
Participate in our survey and let us know in the comments whether you are hunting Ulden and the eight Barons with Hunter, Warlock, or Titan!
Please note: You have only one vote! Thank you for participating.
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The developer behind League of Legends, Riot Games, is currently dealing with accusations of sexism. In response, they aimed to specifically promote women. But this has also caused discontent.
Sexism Debate at Riot: The developers of LoL have been under fire for weeks. The press has published accusations from former employees that there is a culture of sexism at Riot Games (via Kotaku).
Some of it is quite harsh, as it describes how people supposedly interacted with each other on a daily basis (via BarryHawkins).
Riot has taken this discussion seriously, apologized, and promised improvement. But the initial “improvement attempts” are now causing stress again.
This is what Riot has done: At Pax West 2018, Riot Games rented a room to hold seminars.
These are seminars that mainly focus on how to get into the gaming industry. In single conversations, applicants are guided on what a resume or work samples should look like.
Please note: until 2:30 room 613 is only open for women and nonbinary folks. We welcome all to join the room after 2:30 😀
— Mel Capperino-Garcia ? #PaxWest2018 (@Riotswimbananas) August 31, 2018
Seminars Only for Women and Non-Binary Folks
What annoys people? Room 613 is only open for “women” and “non-binary folks” during the first hours. Everyone else can only attend after lunch.
By “non-binary folks,” they presumably mean people who do not wish to commit to a gender.
This is the idea behind it: After the accusations of sexism, Riot apparently aims to deliberately promote women who wish to enter gaming. This seems to be a counter-reaction to the sexism allegations.
Riot has also announced that they will focus more on “diversity.” This could mean that they want to recruit more women and LGBT individuals themselves.
Reddit is Outraged – LoL Employees Respond, Things Get Worse
This is how Reddit reacts: The majority of the LoL community on Reddit views this “exclusive” event critically. They believe Riot is responding to allegations of sexism with even more sexism, this time against men.
It is particularly frustrating that the most interesting events are taking place in room 613, from which men would be excluded. As an alternative, there is only a “cosplay workshop” for a few hours.
A female fan says: “I’m sitting here thinking: What the hell is going on? Riot, that’s not how you handle these things. […] What if someone’s sister or girlfriend can’t make it to PAX and asks a buddy to go to such a seminar for her to take notes?”
In response to the suggestion to simply identify as “gender-fluid”, another says: “I am heterosexual and male, and I don’t see why I should have to pretend to get into a room; being heterosexual and male doesn’t make me a less important person.”
Riot Employees React Angrily: Over Twitter, Riot employee Daniel Z. Klein, a system designer, expressed frustration that Riot is being criticized for the action. The powerful majority is crying “sexism.”
Men are overrepresented in gaming. They should be excluded sometimes too.
The well-known LoL caster “Froskurinn” also criticized the community on Reddit for their behavior. They first labeled Riot’s sexist behavior as “disgusting”. Now, however, Reddit is criticizing it when men are excluded.
These responses then led to even more anger on Reddit.
Riot has officially tweeted again, rebuking its employees for their emotional reactions. They expect Riot employees to behave respectfully. However, they emphasize their intention to bring women into gaming with the workshops for “women and non-binary folks.”
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This is what’s behind it: Sexism is a topic where emotions run high each time, leading to sharp controversies. Recent incidents in Guild Wars 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 have recently proven this.
Every discussion here is particularly intense and seems to polarize the gaming community.
More on the topic of LoL and the crisis that the game is supposedly in:
Unlocking the new Allied Races is a bit easier. A reputation bonus for 7 days is now active in WoW!
In World of Warcraft, many players are currently trying to earn reputation to unlock the Allied Races of the Mag’har Orcs and Dark Iron Dwarves. They need reputation with the 7th Legion (Alliance) or the Exile’s (Horde). Now there is a 10% buff on all reputation sources, such as world quests or regular quests – the Darkmoon Faire is back.
Where can you find the buff? There is a carousel at the faire that you can ride. The necessary tickets are available from the Pandaren who is standing right in front of it. As long as you are riding the carousel, you gradually build up a buff.
This increases up to an hour and grants an additional 10% reputation from all sources during this time. Perfect for completing some world quests or emissary quests! You can acquire the buff again and again as long as the faire lasts.
By the way, the buff is stackable with other bonuses (such as the racial bonus of humans).
How to get to the Darkmoon Faire? Employees of the Darkmoon Faire are standing in every major city of the Horde and Alliance and will teleport you for a small fee directly to the portal that leads to the Faire’s island. Alternatively, you can go directly to Elwynn Forest and take the portal south of Goldshire (Alliance) or, as a Horde player, go to Thunder Bluff, where there is also a portal at the bottom.
How long does the Darkmoon Faire last? The faire is active for exactly 7 days, starting on the first Sunday of the month. This time it is active from September 2nd to September 8th inclusive. Take this time to boost your reputation more significantly.
Have you reached your desired reputation level yet? Or are you still diligently working on the Mag’har and the Dark Iron Dwarves?
The new survival game SCUM (PC) is becoming a summer hit for publisher Devolver Digital. How are the sales? And what do reviews on Steam say?
Scum as a summer hit in 2018 on Steam? Every year there is a summer hit on Steam that no one had on their radar. In recent years, titles like ARK Survival Evolved (2015) or Friday the 13th: The Game (2017) have been those.
In 2018, it could be the realistic survival simulation Scum.
The Twitch plan worked out
Sales followed Twitch: A few days before the launch, Scum had already gotten people talking about the game. Many top streamers were given keys ahead of the release.
So hooked, 250,000 players jumped in at launch. This many bought the PC game within 24 hours after the release. The developer Gamepires joyfully announced this on Twitter.
Scum is affordable and looks good
What do the Steam reviews say? On Steam, Scum currently has 69% positive ratings. This is still considered “balanced,” but leaning towards positive.
The Steam reviews praise SCUM for:
The good graphics of SCUM via Unreal Engine 4
A large game world that invites exploration
Decent performance
The affordable price of €16.79
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Early Access Discussion: As often on Steam, people who view Scum positively refer apologetically to the game’s early access phase. It will surely get better. Scum is already impressive and has a lot of potential.
Critics, on the other hand, find it absurd to release the game in this state at all. They claim they had refunded shortly after.
Similar discussions have occurred with earlier “early access” titles that made big waves.
Forsaken brings the Gambit mode to Destiny 2. Here are tips, tricks, and loadout recommendations to help you be more successful in this new mode.
Gambit is a hybrid mode that combines PvE and PvP in Destiny 2 for the first time. The goal is to slam particles into a bank in a race against another Guardian team to summon the Primeval and then take him down. The team that defeats the final boss first wins the Gambit round.
How to approach Gambit? However, Gambit also has PvP elements – as soon as you collect 25 and 50 particles (and when the opposing team is fighting the Primeval), a portal opens allowing you to reach the opposing Guardians and shoot them for 30 seconds each. Many Guardians wonder how to best approach this “PvEvP mode.”
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3 Recommendations for the Perfect Gambit Loadout
The site Polygon spoke with Bungie’s design leads Lars Bakken and Robbie Stevens about Gambit and asked what tips they have for the Guardians regarding this mode.
The following three recommendations for loadouts come directly from Bungie.
The Drifter, the Vagabond, leads Gambit
Play as a Team and Take on Different Roles
When you start a Gambit match with a pre-made fireteam of 4 Guardians, you can determine your roles and loadouts in advance.
PvE Role: If you primarily collect particles and defend the bank, choose a loadout that you would also use in the Nightfall strike. Bakken recommends a shotgun, a sniper, or a fusion rifle, along with a suitable primary weapon.
PvP Role: If you want to take on the PvP part and frequently dash through the portal to the opponents, choose your best PvP loadout. Bakken recommends the Wings of the Heeler, a sniper, and a rocket launcher to create a lot of chaos.
If you are not satisfied with your loadout in the Gambit match, find a quiet spot to quickly adjust your weapons, armor, or focus.
According to Stevens, the Gambit mode does not penalize you as much as the Crucible when you change weapons during the match. After the change, you retain most of the corresponding ammunition.
Especially in the first weeks, you will need to experiment a lot with which items are best for which maps and against which enemies. Be bold and make changes during a Gambit match.
Your Subclass is Crucial
Choose a Guardian subclass – a focus – that you enjoy playing and combine it with exotics that enhance that focus. Many of the new exotic armor pieces enhance the new focus options from Forsaken.
A few suggestions from Bakken:
Titan hammers are strong against PvP opponents but also powerful in PvE.
A Golden Gun with 6 shots might not seem like a good idea in PvE, but in Gambit, it can shine against blockers and in a rush against many enemies.
The slow version of the Nova Bomb is not recommended in PvP, but it can be destructive in PvE.
It will not be possible to find the “perfect loadout” for all roles in Gambit. Therefore, coordinate with your teammates and look to create good combinations.
Here are a few general tips about Gambit from Bakken, Stevens, and directly from the community.
If Nothing Works, Collect Motes
According to Bakken, Gambit was designed as a game mode that all Destiny players can enjoy, regardless of whether they prefer PvE or PvP.
Due to the complexity of Gambit, it can be easy to run around aimlessly in the early rounds and feel lost. Here, Bakken recommends initially focusing on defeating PvE enemies and bringing motes to the bank.
Because at the most basic level, that’s what Gambit is about. When you collect motes and bring them to the bank, you are definitely helping your team. If you are still unsure, better run to the bank one more time before you die and lose the motes.
Stay Alive
In some Destiny 2 activities, it can be “cool” and rewarding to dive into enemy crowds with your super, taking out dozens of enemies and sacrificing yourself to be revived immediately. Gambit is not one of those activities.
Being killed has significant downsides in Gambit. All motes you carry upon death are lost forever. They don’t drop to the ground and cannot be picked up by teammates. This mote loss severely harms your team.
So play safely when you are carrying a large number of motes!
Movement and Multitasking are Important
You will lose in Gambit if you just run behind your teammates all the time. Don’t all shoot at every single PvE enemy; spread out. Look for where you are needed most.
Don’t steal motes from your teammates; find your own enemies. Or defeat enemies at the bank. Or deal with the opposing Guardian that came through the portal.
Consistently Block Opposing Guardians
Blockers are additional enemies that can be sent to the other team by a Guardian depositing a certain number of motes in the bank. The blockers block the opposing bank and only become free again when defeated.
If you deposit 5 motes at once, a Taken Phalanx will appear for the enemy.
If you deposit 10 motes at once, a Taken Knight will appear.
If you deposit 15 motes, which is the maximum number you can carry, a Taken Ogre will be sent to the enemy.
It’s a waste if you deposit 4, 9, or 14 motes to the bank. Aim to deposit 5, 10, or 15 if possible.
Always Keep an Eye on the Scoreboards
At the top center of the screen, you can always see how many motes your team and the opposing team currently have in the bank. Keep an eye on it to know when the portals open and the Primevals appear.
Furthermore, you can see how many motes your teammates are currently carrying. So don’t take motes from a teammate when you see they have already got 14, so they can deposit the 15 and send an Ogre against the enemies.
Ensure Strong Invasions
You don’t have to rush into the opposing arena as soon as the portal opens. You can prepare for the invasion, such as:
Deposit all your motes in the bank first
Make sure you have a full super
Make sure you have heavy ammo
Send a blocker to distract your enemies first
During the invasion, quickly locate the enemy that is carrying the most motes and defeat him. This way, you disrupt the opposing team the most.
If an opposing Guardian enters your arena, communicate with each other about where he is and eliminate him as quickly as possible.
Adjust Your Strategy
If you lose your first Gambit round, discuss what you can do better and adjust your strategy.
If the opponents have released many Ogres on you, it’s a good strategy to send many 5-mote blockers to the enemy at first and quickly allow for an invasion.
So collect 25 motes as quickly as possible and defeat the opposing Guardians who are trying to collect 15 motes at once during the invasion.
Don’t Give Up Early
Every team wants to get ahead quickly in Gambit and maintain that lead – however, comebacks are always possible.
If you are down, a glowing enemy will spawn that drops a lot of motes. Kill him and make a comeback.
You can extend the Primeval phase of the opponent by repeatedly going through the portal and defeating opposing Guardians. This will recharge the Primeval’s health.
Bakken and Stevens emphasize that you are never out of options. You can always turn the game around.
Use Your Supers Wisely
While your PvP player can use their super attacks during invasions, the other Guardians should ensure they have their super ready for the fight against the Primeval.
The final boss can be defeated relatively quickly with super attacks. If you use them concentrated, you will take down the Primeval quickly – and win the match.
Take Care of the Primeval’s Lieutenants
When the Primeval spawns, he does not come alone. He brings some strong lieutenants with him, who have a lot of health themselves and increase the Primeval’s damage resistance.
Therefore, defeat the lieutenants first, wait until no opposing Guardian is in your arena, and then unleash everything on the Primeval (super, heavy weapons).
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In Gambit, two Guardian teams of 4 players each compete against each other. They are teleported to two different arenas where they must defeat PvE enemies and collect motes.
Once you collect 25 and 50 motes (and when the opposing team fights the Primeval after they have 75 motes), a portal opens that allows you to reach the opposing Guardians and shoot them for 30 seconds each. Only one Guardian may enter the opposing arena per open portal.
Once you have 75 motes in your bank, the Primeval appears. Defeat him to win the round. But be careful: If an opposing Guardian defeats a member of your team, the Primeval’s health will be restored.
The team that first wins 2 rounds is the winner in Gambit.
In September 2018, we have yet another batch of interesting games that we can recommend to you. This month there’s an interesting mix of shooters, MMORPGs, and mobile titles.
The following games are either currently trending or newly released in September 2018. We’ll start with Blizzard’s successful MMORPG World of Warcraft.
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth – Finally a new raid!
The addon is growing: On September 5, 2018, Battle for Azeroth, the latest expansion for World of Warcraft, will receive a new raid. Top guilds and casual raiders alike are sure to have a lot to do soon.
What’s new in Battle for Azeroth?
The new raid Uldir – when does it start?The new raid from WoW starts on September 5 in normal and heroic mode. On September 12, the mythic mode will continue, adding the LFR wing “Halls of Containment”. On September 26, the LFR wing “Crimson Decent” will be added, and on October 10, “Heart of Corruption”.
What’s it about? In Uldir, you explore an ancient research facility of the Titans and uncover the origin of the blood trolls. As expected, there are many disgusting mysteries and horrific bosses.
What’s the loot? Those who defeat the bosses can look forward to new loot. It has approximately the following gear scores:
LFR 340+
NHC 355+
HC 370+
Mythic 385+
Harder dungeons: In addition to the raid, Mythic+ variants of all dungeons will also be introduced on September 5.
Why should you play Battle for Azeroth now?
What does the raid bring? Raids are always a big event in WoW. On the one hand, they bring interesting story elements, and on the other hand, you can engage in one of the biggest PvE challenges of WoW and develop intricate tactics against new bosses as a large raid team.
The feeling of achievement right at the beginning of a new raid is always something quite special.
Who can play the raid? The new raid is certainly not for beginners. If you want to try the NHC mode, you should already have a gear score of at least 330. Those approaching the HC mode should already have a score of 350 or more.
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Data miners have already uncovered a lot of details in the new game data from Destiny 2. It is now known, among other things, what level requirements the new raid Last Wish imposes on the Guardians. Additionally, the revival mechanic has changed somewhat.
But how high will the level requirements be for the new Forsaken raid? Data miners seem to have already found the answer to this question after the release of Update 2.0.0.
Attention: This information regarding the level requirements is not officially confirmed. However, since it was taken directly from the new game data, the likelihood is high that the details are accurate.
Your Guardians need to be this strong for the Forsaken raid Last Wish
The minimum level: According to data mining results, the minimum requirement for the raid Last Wish will be at a power level of 520. Guardians whose characters are below this power level will not even be able to enter the raid in the Dreaming City.
The recommended level: A power level of 550 is recommended – that is 30 points above the entry threshold and only 50 points below the new power level cap of 600.
10 days to prepare: Considering these requirements and the new progression opportunities, it will be exciting to see how quickly the Guardians will level up in Forsaken.
Many Guardians are likely to start the Forsaken expansion with a power level between 385 and 400 and then have 10 days to meet this requirement before the raid and the world-first race begins. Whether this will be feasible for the majority of Guardians remains to be seen.
Getting in doesn’t mean succeeding: Additionally, meeting the minimum requirements and actually mastering the raid are two different things, as the launch of the Leviathan raid already demonstrated. On the first day, less than 1% of the participating Guardians managed to complete the then-new raid encounter.
How the revive mechanic is changing in the raid
Also important for the new raid: The revival mechanic in the raid has changed slightly. The patch notes were subsequently updated with this message.
This is how reviving works now: Since update 2.0.0, raid teams have a total of 2 minutes and 30 seconds to revive fallen teammates. Previously, it was 30 seconds after a player’s death.
Each player has tokens with which they can revive a team member. The timer operates cumulatively and is only reset to 2:30 upon a wipe.
If a team member dies and is revived at 2:10, for example, a token is consumed and the team has 5 tokens left and the remaining 2 minutes and 10 seconds to bring back more fallen members. Multiple deaths do not speed up the timer.
BioWare revealed new information about Anthem at PAX West. The developers talked about how every player will experience an individual story despite the online multiplayer aspect. The NPCs in the city of Fort Tarsis will play a significant role here.
The story of Anthem is said to have somewhat less scope than what players are used to from the single-player RPGs from BioWare. At its core, the game will be a loot shooter, where players chase increasingly better gear for their Javelin exosuits.
New story details at PAX West: Nonetheless, BioWare aims to create a profound story for Anthem that players will experience partly alone and partly with others. The developers explained how this will work during a panel discussion at PAX West 2018.
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Players experience their own story through NPCs
In Anthem, you will encounter various characters and personalities. Much of the story unfolds through interactions with these NPCs.
NPCs offer choices: When you return from missions, you can talk to the NPCs. In the conversations, you learn about their backgrounds, motivations, and more about the world of Anthem. Here, you can choose your responses and reactions from various options. Your choice influences the story you individually experience in Anthem.
Choice from two options: However, the options are quite limited. You will always choose from only two options. While more than simple “yes/no” choices will be presented, the two options will often be polar opposites of each other.
Choice does not limit content: The relationships you build with the NPCs may vary – including what they tell you. However, your choices will not restrict you in terms of content.
You cannot make someone so angry that they will no longer give you a quest. Similarly, you cannot make someone so happy that they suddenly provide you with better gear.
The “Pitt Crew” will become something like the players’ family. They will be especially important for relationships and the story.
The story only takes place in Fort Tarsis, but there are “lore treasures” in the open world
Anthem is a multiplayer online shooter, but it is still expected to have a profound story, as is typical for BioWare. To ensure this, the story and multiplayer will be kept separate.
Fort Tarsis will be your hub: In the city of Fort Tarsis, every player is alone. Here, you will manage your gear such as the Javelin exosuits, accept missions, and encounter numerous NPCs. Through interactions with the NPCs, you will experience your story and can personalize it.
NPCs remain in Fort Tarsis: Unlike in the Mass Effect series, you cannot take NPCs on missions. There is a clear separation between the story and the multiplayer in the open-world map.
NPCs are less deep than what is usually expected from BioWare: Since the only interaction with NPCs occurs in Fort Tarsis, the bonds formed may not be as deep. BioWare itself stated that they are not written as deeply as in other games from the studio.
There are many NPCs: To compensate, Anthem has numerous characters with whom you can talk and build bonds.
Lore treasures in the open world: Similar to the Grimoire cards from Destiny, you can find small treasures during missions. These will reveal more about the backstory of Anthem, relating to a powerful anthem and gods.
The shared story runs through events in the open world
The PAX West panel was titled “Our World, My Story”. BioWare aims to create a narrative connection between players despite the separation between Fort Tarsis and the open world.
Experience shared events: BioWare has already explained that Anthem will not suffer from content drought due to special events. Events can include a major weather phenomenon. The stories of the players will be interconnected by experiencing and discussing these major events in Anthem together. These events will also contribute to the story.
This is how the developers explained the point “Our World”.
There will be 4 factions with which players can ally
You will encounter four factions that agents belong to. If you build a connection with the agents, you will receive new missions and tasks from them more easily. Once you have progressed through the story of Anthem, you will be able to enter into contracts with the agents to receive further tasks from them.
These are the four factions:
The Sentinels: This faction acts as a type of police force and the highest guardians of the law in cities and settlements. Freelancers do not have a good reputation with the Sentinels and are seen more as an unorganized mob.
Corvus: The Corvus avoid direct confrontation. They prefer to uncover threats through a network of secret agents, spies, and diplomats. They prefer to assign dirty jobs to freelancers so that their own agents do not get their hands too dirty.
Krypter: Agents of this faction can communicate mentally over long distances and perform complex analytical calculations. They support freelancers on their missions by providing them with information and analyses from a distance.
The Arcanists: This faction is dedicated to scientific mysticism, and its agents explore the mysteries of the world of Anthem. They aim to collect and categorize the entire knowledge of humanity. Through their technical interests, they have also developed the technology in the world of Anthem and brought progress.
Free DLCs to further develop the story
Anthem will receive free DLCs: As a “games-as-a-service” title, Anthem is set to be supplied with new content for a long time. There will be free expansions that will also advance the story of Anthem.
At PAX West, there was also a new story trailer, which you can see here:
Black Desert is a paradise for AFK players. Your character can autonomously engage in many tasks while you take care of other things in real life. But what exactly can your character do without you?
If you have too much money and want to effectively increase your electricity bill, you should take a look at the AFK features in Black Desert. These are actions in the game that your alter ego can fully complete without your help.
What is frowned upon in other games or requires bots, is actually possible in Black Desert and is encouraged by the developers.
Never run out of breath – Increase stamina and strength
What gives you more stamina? You need stamina when you want to sprint or swim. It also influences how often you can use certain skills.
If you want to improve strength, be prepared for long routes.
How do you increase stamina? Just like in real life, you don’t simply gain more stamina. You have to be active. For every step you take in Black Desert, your stamina increases. To carry out this process AFK, you can create routes. More on that later.
What gives you more strength? Strength does not affect how much damage you can deal, as the name might imply. Instead, it increases your maximum weight capacity. Stronger characters can carry more.
How do you increase strength? Look for a symbol on the map that resembles a wagon wheel. This symbol stands for a trade supervision. There you can buy items and sell them at a higher price in other cities. Trading items are very heavy, which is why you move slower. Additionally, thieves are more likely to ambush you on the roads outside the cities.
For every step you take with heavy luggage on your shoulder while wandering through Black Desert, you increase your strength. You can also automate this process with routes.
Automatic pathfinding. This is also possible in Black Desert
How to select a route: Open the map of Black Desert with “M” and right-click on a point on the map. The field “Run in circles” should appear next to your mouse cursor. Click it with the left mouse button, and the marked path should turn green. If you press “T” now, your character will follow the path until you give it the signal to stop.
Tip: If you press “Alt” and “right-click,” you can select individual waypoints that your character should follow. For example, you can draw a circular route that your character will then follow.
Warning: In Black Desert, open PvP is valid from level 50. You can be attacked by other players or monsters outside of cities. Automatic pathfinding does not protect you from damage.
A trained horse is a better horse
Why should I level my horse? When your horse rises in rank, your level in handling horses increases as well. This makes it easier for you to gain XP for your mount, and you can tame wild horses with a higher chance.
This is how you level your horse: You can also level your horse with the help of automatic pathfinding. Simply set a circular route on the map and let the horse follow it. Make sure the route is long enough for your horse to sprint. Otherwise, it will not gain experience points.
Your horse consumes stamina while sprinting. Therefore, you should take carrots with you, as they restore your mount’s stamina and health points. You can buy carrots from other players on the marketplace, for example.
Carrots keep the horse happy: Your horse can automatically consume the carrots if you wish. To do this, create a route on the map, select run in circles, and mount your horse. Press the “T” key on your keyboard. A box will appear next to the horse’s energy bar, in which you can place a checkmark.
Get rich through fishing
What is the benefit of fishing? With AFK fishing, you can easily earn some silver. AFK fishing is simple and can be done on the side.
This is how you become a fisherman: In the beginning, a normal or old fishing rod is sufficient. Just stand by the water and start fishing. A mini-game will actually start, where you have to press the space bar every now and then.
However, you can skip pressing the space bar. This causes your character to start AFK fishing. AFK fishing is less efficient than active fishing. So if you leave your computer on overnight, you can inspect the fruits of your labor the next morning.
Since your inventory is limited, it is advisable to automatically discard worthless items. Just check the corresponding box.
Processing makes items profitable
What is the benefit of processing? With the processing craft, you turn raw materials into finished products. For example, wood becomes wooden planks, which have a higher practical use than a piece of wood. Ideally, you combine processing with a worker empire. Then you can process the materials collected by your workers directly and turn them into silver.
This is how you process: Press the “L” key and open the processing menu. Select a stack of items you want to process and start the process by clicking on “Crafting”. Your character will now occupy itself with processing the items, and you can devote yourself to other things.
It is best to go next to a storage manager for processing. Then you can directly supply yourself with new items and store processed items. In the beginning, it’s advisable to process wood or smelt ore.
Tip: The Venecil costume set helps you increase your yield. When you wear the costume set, your success rate in processing increases by 3%. Additionally, you can process items directly from the storage.
Build a passive income with a worker empire
What does a worker empire provide? You receive passive silver income from your workers with relatively little management effort.
This is how you create the empire: You need to unlock nodes on the map where your workers can labor for you. You discover the nodes as you travel through the world of Black Desert. At these nodes, you need to invest contribution points to send workers there. To do this, go to an unlocked node on the map and talk to the post management.
Remember to invest contribution points in the nearby city as well, so you can connect the node and the city.
How do I earn contribution points? You can earn contribution points by completing quests, discovering new areas on the map, or exchanging by-products from the crafting professions cooking, alchemy, and gathering.
In the next step, you need to hire a worker. To do this, talk to a labor supervisor in one of the big cities. There you can hire an employee for a little energy and some silver. The first employee in each major city can sleep and live there for free. For additional employees, you need to acquire housing.
Then go to a node on the map and place a worker there. It is advisable to assign him as many work cycles as possible. As long as you are logged in, the worker will continue to work for you.
Beer keeps your employees motivated
Employees need beer: The stamina of the workers steadily decreases while they are active for you. Therefore, it is worthwhile to have some barrels of beer on hand to keep them happy and replenish their stamina.
To make beer, you must have reached the rank of Journeyman 1 in the cooking profession. You also need the following items:
5 pieces of grain. You can have grain gathered around the city of Velia by your workers
6 times mineral water. You can obtain the water from a food merchant or innkeeper
This ingredient can also be purchased from a food merchant or innkeeper
2 fermentation agents. You can also acquire fermentation agents from a food merchant or innkeeper
Building a well-functioning worker empire takes a lot of time at the beginning. But once you have established the empire, you can sit back and watch your workers generate silver for you.
In Black Desert, you can level up AFK
Automatically earn experience points: Lastly, we have the latest AFK feature in Black Desert for you. If you don’t feel like grinding your character to a higher level, you can buy the training manual item starting from level 50, which allows your character to train autonomously for a certain time.
Simply activate the item in your inventory, stand next to a training dummy, and start training. The automatic training is relatively expensive and of course not as efficient as manually killing monsters.
If you don’t want to miss out on numerous AFK activities, you can simply switch Black Desert to energy-saving mode. This will save energy, and your graphics card won’t have to work as hard.
What do you think about the AFK features in Black Desert?
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New gameplay for The Division 2 has been released. It features the map, the character menu, and action-packed shootouts.
Where does the gameplay come from? From August 31st to September 3rd, PAX West is taking place in Seattle – an annual convention for video games. During a livestream, Ubisoft showcased fresh gameplay scenes from The Division 2, sourced from the playable demo on site.
Gameplay videos for The Division 2: We present two videos edited by dualshockers from the livestream. In the first video, you can see the character menu and the map of Washington D.C.:
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Character customization in The Division 2: Right from the start, it is about customizing an agent and individualization. The inventory is shown along with the stats, attributes, and set affiliation of an item:
This shows the overview of the equipped weapons, armor pieces, and skills of the agent. A seeker mine and a drone are equipped as skills:
There are wide, open areas in Washington D.C. and narrow spaces between buildings – overall, the environment is said to be significantly more diverse than Manhattan in New York. This is expected to make explorations more exciting, and encounters to be more varied. For example, you can no longer only take cover behind cars and barriers but also behind trees.
The video zooms in on some areas of the map.
From minute 6:05, gameplay from a third-person perspective is shown. The details of the landscape around the building of the Modern Art Gallery are examined.
Second gameplay video from PAX West
The second video shows more action. Four agents fight a bit in the open world against nasty enemies – it is neither a story mission nor a side mission, but just open-world action:
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Here, the agents enter the building of the Modern Art Gallery, which was already introduced in the first gameplay video. The objective is to capture a checkpoint. Several weapons and skills are seen in action, providing an impression of the game world.
The team behind the online shooter Planetside 2 announced during a live stream that another continent will soon be introduced. However, strictly speaking, it is not actually a real continent.
Players of Planetside 2 can be excited, as the developers are currently working on a new continent. Oshur, however, has an interesting peculiarity.
The continent that is actually an archipelago
A new continent is coming: During the livestream, the team explained that they are currently working on a new landmass for the online shooter with Oshur. Players can expect new areas that they must conquer.
A continent or an archipelago? Interestingly, it was also said during the stream that Oshur consists of a collection of islands that feature various biomes. Technically, Oshur is therefore not a true continent, but rather an archipelago. Nevertheless, the developers refer to it as a continent.
Airplanes are important: Because Oshur is an archipelago, airplanes will be very important. After all, you need some way to get from island to island. Therefore, planes are a good option to move troops and quickly jump into battles.
More details to follow: In the video, a very early work-in-progress version of Oshur was shown. The developers have only been working on the new landmass for a few days. So, no conclusions should be drawn about the final version yet. However, the team wants to withhold further details about Oshur and will reveal more later. Currently, it is also not confirmed when Oshur will be integrated into the game.
Next week, a new event is coming to Fortnite. High Stakes brings a new skin, a fresh item, and the mode “Getaway.” The special feature: The new skin is customizable and has 4 masks.
We have received more information about “High Stakes.” Epic announced this information during a livestream for Pax West 2018. The event is set to start next week in Fortnite. Already, the promotional material looks quite stylish.
Costume in Card Style
The new skin: We had already gotten a glimpse of the “High Stakes” skin. It is the “Wildcard” outfit, a white suit with black gloves and a distinctive mask – we now know more about the skin.
This will be a set consisting of 3 items:
The skin itself is a white suit, to which you can wear four different masks. The masks feature the symbols of a card game – heart, diamond, spade, and club.
Additionally, the set includes a briefcase that is attached to the wrist with a handcuff – this is a Back Bling.
A glider themed “Bank Heist” is also part of the “High-Stakes” set.
How to get this skin? The skin is expected to be available for purchase in the Fortnite shop.
Special Challenges: Epic also promises special “Challenges” for High-Stakes. Perhaps it will be similar to the Tomato Head skin, a special challenge that unlocks additional cosmetic items. It is possible that the masks of the skins will be available one after the other. But we do not know that yet.
Getaway – New Limited Time Mode
New Mode: The fresh mode will be called “Getaway,” which is to be presented on September 2nd at PAX West.
It is suspected that the mode could be similar to “Protect the President,” meaning you have to protect a teammate.
Fresh Movement Item “Grappler”
New Item: Additionally, a new item is set to be revealed. This will be a “movement item.” The item will be called “The Grappler.”
It is assumed that it could be a grappling hook. It could then be used to quickly pull oneself up on buildings, for example.
When will there be more info? We should receive exact details during the night from Sunday to Monday. Check back on Mein MMO to get the latest about Fortnite or follow our Facebook page about “Fortnite.”
We now know more about “Getaway” and the new item “The Grappler.” We even have gameplay knowledge:
When is the official Forsaken launch for Destiny 2? Here are all the details about the Forsaken release date, time, servers, and the Day One patch for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
On which day is the Forsaken release? The new expansion will be released on September 4, 2018, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. That is a Tuesday. Then the Guardian’s journey will continue with new adventures, new challenges, and new loot.
What time does it start? Bungie plans for Destiny 2 Forsaken to be available for Guardians on all platforms at 7 PM on the release day – coinciding with the Weekly Reset.
However, maintenance work will take place beforehand – the start time may shift slightly forward or backward.
When will the servers be down before Forsaken?
Before the Forsaken launch, Bungie will take the servers offline for several hours. Maintenance will be carried out and Update 2.0.0.1 will be applied. When the servers come back online and you have installed the update, you can embark on Year 2 of Destiny 2.
Here are the maintenance times on September 4:
At 4 PM you will no longer be able to log in to Destiny 2. As soon as you leave an activity, you will be returned to the main menu.
At 4:30 PM the servers will be shut down. Anyone still in Destiny 2 at this point will be kicked out. The servers will be offline on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
By 7 PM the maintenance work is expected to be completed, according to Bungie. Forsaken will then be available on all platforms.
What about the Day One patch for Forsaken? Is there a preload?
Update 2.0.0.1 is the Day One patch necessary to play Forsaken.
When does the preload / download of Update 2.0.0.1 start? On September 4 at 4 PM – as soon as the maintenance begins. The update will be available for all platforms and regions simultaneously.
By the way: Not all features of Update 2.0.0.1 will be playable on September 4. Special events like Iron Banner will begin later. The new Crucible maps will also be available at a later time.
Are you jumping into Forsaken right at launch or taking it slow?
Anyone who pre-orders Anthem or signs up for EA Access will gain access to all demos of Anthem. BioWare has now revealed the release date of the special VIP demo.
What is the VIP demo? The VIP access allows pre-orderers to play all demos of Anthem.
When will the VIP demo be released? On February 1. The full release of Anthem is on February 22, 2019. The codes for the demo will be “sent out soon” according to EA.
What does the demo include? The content is still unknown at this time. It is also unclear whether all demos will offer the same content or if there will be differences.
New story trailer: Particularly interesting was a video that was released for the first time at PAX West. In the trailer, BioWare provides a deeper insight into the characters players can encounter in Anthem. The city of Fort Tarsis will play a special role here.
At Pax West 2018, BioWare released a new trailer for Anthem and 10 new images. The trailer “Our World, My Story” shows how players are supposed to write their own, individual story in the online shooter.
Anthem aims to be a dynamic world that constantly changes. In this world, players will have the opportunity to experience an individual story. The heart of the lore will be Fort Tarsis.
Open World Map: At the beginning of the video, the four Javelin exosuits are shown on the world map. Players take on the role of a so-called Freelancer, who accepts quests from agents. The exosuits are then used in the missions.
Fort Tarsis: Fort Tarsis is particularly in focus in this trailer, as it will become the central point of Anthem.
In the panel, the developers explained that the entire lore (backstory) of Anthem takes place here. The NPCs are partially intertwined in their stories. The interaction with the characters there is also part of the player’s own story in the online shooter.
Mass Effect-style, players can choose different options on how to advance the story. Thus, Anthem is also supposed to provide an individual story for each player.
10 New Images with Concept Art Released
New Images: There is also a whole range of new screenshots and concept art from Anthem. We will also present these to you here in the article. Two new images are already embedded above. In our gallery, you will find 8 more new images of Anthem that can serve as wallpapers.
With the last update, a Shockwave Grenade was introduced as a new item in Fortnite. Players are now using it to obtain significantly more materials from supply llamas. It is assumed that the developers at Epic will remove the grenade from the game soon.
With the patch last Tuesday, a seemingly harmless grenade was introduced. However, it has strange effects in Fortnite.
What is the grenade supposed to do? The Shockwave Grenade came with the last patch 5.30 to Fortnite. It was supposed to function as a more dangerous version of the Impulse Grenade: to knock back affected players. The grenade is used to launch oneself into the air or to scatter opponents.
No fall damage is incurred, but players are supposed to cause damage to objects they crash into.
Essentially a “mobility item” that is meant to bring speed and tactics to Fortnite.
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What is the problem? However, a glitch is circulating on Reddit and Twitter that threatens to impact gameplay.
If you throw a grenade at a supply llama in such a way that you fly through it, you receive significantly more loot. We’re talking about triple material loot and additional drops. Treasure chests are also supposed to yield more loot this way. The site FortniteIntel reports this.
It is clear: Those who exploit this glitch could gain better equipment and an advantage.
Fans react in shock: This glitch has spread quickly. It is already being discussed on Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube. Even Twitch star Ninja tested the glitch on camera and with visible delight (via YouTube).
Many players are appalled by what is possible with the Shockwave Grenade. They believe that such a significant bug could hardly have made its way into the game unintentionally.
Some players suspect that the developers at Epic will temporarily remove the Shockwave Grenades from the game once they become aware of the glitch.
Should such glitches be spread? Some accuse the player “NoahJ456”, who spread the glitch, of being a “rat” who revealed the secret that some used to their own advantage. It will likely be fixed soon.
However, many also think it is positive to make such glitches known, forcing the developers at Epic to fix them quickly. If the affected items are out of the game, they cannot be abused.
What lies behind it: Epic regularly brings new items to Fortnite and has to remove them almost as regularly for short periods because they cause such glitches. Shopping carts and golf carts have been some glitch creators in recent weeks. Rifts also caused problems in Fortnite.
We at Mein MMO recommend that you stay away from such exploits.
