Bungie’s marketing machinery is in full swing, revealing more and more exciting details about the upcoming Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. Now there is even discussion about a possible return of the Ahamkara.
The Ahamkara, a race of mysterious dragon-like beings from the Destiny universe, are once again at the center of some discussions. The community has often debated whether they represent a distinct dragon race or if the Ahamkara possibly belong to the same species as the Worm Gods.
However, after the recent details in the exclusive reporting by Game Informer, some fans are now speculating whether these beings might actually come into play with the Forsaken expansion.
Will the Ahamkara make their entrance with Forsaken?
What are the Ahamkara? The Ahamkara are powerful and wise dragon beings, said to even have the ability to grant wishes. They are believed to have been nearly wiped out during the Great Ahamkara Hunt. It is said that the Guardians killed almost all dragons in the entire solar system, as the Vanguard deemed them too powerful and a threat. Their remains can still be found in parts as armor pieces. However, there are rumors that some Ahamkara may have survived.
The assumption that they are a dragon race, however, is disputed and embodies a long-standing point of contention among lore experts in the Destiny community. Some fans are convinced that the Ahamkara are the same species as the Worm Gods. However, neither of the two positions is definitively proven.
Possible return? Some lines from an exclusive Game Informer article are currently rekindling debates around the Ahamkara.
It is mentioned regarding the Dreaming City in the original English: “Virtually drawn from the page of a classic fantasy novel, this is the elven homeland under threat from an insidious dragon that has infected its heart.”
There’s a lot of discussion again: Especially the dragon part has captivated some fans. Some see it as a hint at a potential return of the Ahamkara – whether in the Dreaming City itself or possibly in the new raid. Bungie is actually known for making such statements well thought out and not just casually mentioned.
Others, however, see a misunderstood metaphor. It should be clear to most that the homeland of the elves is the Dreaming City. But the dragon could just as easily mean a general threat, such as the Taken, who have ultimately infected the Dreaming City and are obviously the main adversaries in this area. This is evident from the same article.
Whether it’s merely a misinterpreted metaphor or if this theory might actually hold some truth will become clear by early September at the latest. Because on September 4, 2018, the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 will be released.
What do you think? Is this a subtle hint at a possible return of the Ahamkara? Or do some fans just see what they want to see – even if there’s nothing there?
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Steam is facing serious competition from China with the platform “WeGame”. The platform is set to be internationalized now. But what does that mean for us players? Asia games like Lost Ark could find a direct route to Europe.
The online giant Tencent, known for publishing numerous games in the Chinese market, aims to continue growing. Its gaming platform “WeGame”, where users can buy games, interact with other players and developers, and participate in community activities, will soon go international. With this, Tencent is trying to establish “WeGame” as a direct competitor to Steam.
What is WeGame? So far, WeGame is “only” a platform for around 220 games and the successor to Tencent’s old publishing platform. However, with a push into the global market, this could change quickly. It will also become attractive for Asian developers to publish on the new platform in order to attract customers worldwide.
WeGame International likely a response to Steam in Asia: Tencent’s move is seen as a direct response to Valve officially expanding its platform Steam into China.
Route for games from China directly to the West
What does that mean for Europeans? For “us”, the worldwide release of the WeGame platform means that we may enjoy typical Asian titles faster, which otherwise would take many years to reach the West. Publishers and developers are encouraged to at least provide an English localization in a timely manner to appeal to customers around the world.
In the future, we might not have to wait as long for games like Lost Ark, Monster Hunter Online, or Dragon’s Dogma.
Headquartered in Hong Kong bypasses Chinese “censorship laws”: WeGame is said to operate from Hong Kong in its global version, a special administrative zone within China. This way, it is not subject to the strict regulations of the Chinese government. At the same time, Chinese users can still access the service. Thus, WeGame circumvents strict censorship measures (e.g., regarding violence or nudity) and can quickly add games to its catalog without having to painstakingly revise them first.
The announcement from Tencent came shortly after Valve, which is also pushing into the Chinese market and apparently already has a large player base there. About a quarter of the 43,000,000 daily users on Steam use “Simplified Chinese” as their language.
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The collaboration between the Korean publisher Nexon and EA Games on the MMO Titanfall Online has been discontinued. The companies cite long development time and changes in the gaming market as reasons.
But despite the advanced stage, the decision was made to discontinue the development of the game.
Away from PCs, towards Mobile
But why was Titanfall Online canceled? The main reasons for the cancellation were the long development time and the rapidly changing gaming market in Korea. Over the past few years, the focus of gamers has shifted away from PCs and towards the mobile market.
Thus, the publishers were concerned that there was no longer enough demand and that the MMO would not be able to remain successful over a long time. The community’s reaction was also not enthusiastic enough to justify a continuation of development.
The partnership between Nexon and EA continues: The cancellation of the Titanfall project has not harmed the relationship between the two publishers, as the decision to discontinue the MMO was mutual.
The developers and resources involved in the MMO will now be allocated to other projects by Nexon. The priority will be on mobile titles.
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Dark Iron Dwarves will never need portals in WoW because they can upgrade their Mole Machine. We will show you how!
With World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, the Alliance gains a new allied race, the Dark Iron Dwarves. Like all playable races, the Dark Iron Dwarves have some unique racial abilities. However, only the dark dwarf brothers and sisters can expand and enhance their racial ability!
What is the Mole Machine? The Mole Machine of the Dark Iron Dwarves is a racial ability where Dark Iron Dwarves summon a mole drill and then get in to teleport to various locations in the world. It works like a hearthstone or a mage portal.
Where does the Mole Machine take you? By default, the Mole Machine only has three destinations available: Stormwind, Ironforge, and the Shadowforge (the “home” of the Dark Iron Dwarves). However, many more locations can be added, creating a vast network of Mole Machines!
To unlock the new destinations for the Mole Machine, you need to visit the respective locations and click on a Mole Machine there. Afterward, these locations can also be accessed with the racial ability!
The new destinations for the Dark Iron Mole Machine
The players from the “Secret Finding” Discord server have already identified 16 new locations where you can upgrade the Mole Machine. To do this, travel to the respective locations with your Dark Iron Dwarf (as soon as they are playable), click on the machines, and you can then use them in the future. The exact coordinates for each location are provided in brackets, which can be displayed with various addons (such as “MapCoords”).
It’s not entirely logical that one can dig through the crust of Azeroth with the Mole Machine and thus reach other worlds like Draenor or Outland – but that seems to be overlooked.
Players of Dark Iron Dwarves will therefore have better travel options than mages. Those who want complete freedom should of course play a Dark Iron mage.
The online game The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, Xbox One, PS4) offers a premium membership that grants players certain bonuses. You actually have to pay for it, but for about a week you can enjoy the benefits of membership for free.
What is ESO Plus? ESO Plus is the optional premium membership of the game. When you purchase it, you receive, among other things, these benefits:
You gain access to all DLCs, including the chapter Morrowind from last year
You receive a craft bag to store your materials
Your bank slots are doubled
You earn 10% more experience points and gold
You can dye costumes
You receive 1500 crowns per month
Especially players who craft a lot will benefit greatly from the unlimited craft bag. The 1500 crowns are only available to paying members. For ESO Plus you usually pay 12.99 euros for 30 days.
All benefits of ESO Plus for every player
ESO Plus for everyone. To benefit from the free membership, you just need to log into the game and can start immediately. To use ESO Plus, you need to buy The Elder Scrolls Online.
Event duration: The event starts on July 10 at 4 PM and ends on July 16 at 4 PM.
Is there a catch? You do not need to provide payment information, and the subscription will not renew after the event ends. You can simply try ESO Plus.
How do I activate ESO Plus? Start the game and open the crown store. There, select the “free trial of ESO Plus” in the “showcase” category. And then you can start.
Free loot boxes
Zenimax rewards paying ESO Plus members. If you already have an ESO Plus subscription, you can snag a free crown box every day. Simply log into ESO once per time segment. A time segment runs from 4 PM one day to 3:59 PM the next day. Logging in counts as one entry, and the boxes will be available as a bundle on July 20.
Important: Logging in once counts as one entry. Even if you log in between two time segments. So if you log in at 3 PM and play until 5 PM, it only counts as one entry. To avoid this, log completely out of ESO, restart the game, and log back in.
What do the Psijik boxes contain? The crown boxes from the Psijik Vault contain particularly rare and powerful items from the legendary order that the mysterious Psijik Order has hidden from Tamriel. When opening, you have a chance to obtain one of the exotic mounts. These ethereal creatures are a real showstopper.
Are there free boxes for the free subscription as well? No, you must be a paying ESO Plus member. However, during the event, you can benefit from nearly all the perks of the premium membership for free.
These DLCs are particularly worthwhile
Travel through Tamriel. The world of Tamriel is vast and filled with mysterious places for you to explore. With the free ESO Plus subscription, the doors to nearly all game content are open to you. If you haven’t played certain DLCs yet, now is the time to dive in.
Check out the dungeons of Dragon Bones: Earlier this year, Zenimax released two new dungeons for ESO. If you have not yet purchased the DLC, it is worth a visit to both dungeons. Just for entering, you receive a collectible that you can keep even after the free membership ends.
Additionally, you can earn dungeon-specific sets or complete the challenges. With all the ESO Plus players in the game, you will also definitely find teammates for your adventure.
Dare to journey to Morrowind: The last chapter of ESO is now part of ESO Plus. If you have not been to the island of Vvardenfell and admired the exotic plants and creatures, you should not miss this sight. During the story of the DLC, you assist the god Vivec in stopping a meteor that is about to crash onto the island. The DLC includes new dungeons, a new raid, and many other PvE activities. Our author Jürgen took a look at the DLC in his Morrowind review.
Visit the Clockwork City: At the end of last year, Zenimax released a new area. In the clockwork city, you face mechanical creatures in a steampunk setting. The DLC contains new dungeons, a raid, and a new city. In the alternate dimension, even trees and creature beings are made of metal.
Dare to take a detour to Wrothgar: If you miss the icy slopes of Skyrim or have always wanted to help an Ork king, a detour to the Wrothgar area is worthwhile. The second DLC since the game’s transition to a Buy2Play title revolves around the city of Orsinium, which is to become the home for the Orks. During the story of the DLC, you unite the local Ork tribes and face a great threat.
Part of the DLC is the Maelstrom Arena. This is a game mode for single-player. In the arena, you face waves of enemies and are rewarded with strong loot.
Unleash your inner thief: If items often “just happen” to come into your possession and you rummage through NPCs’ pockets with quick fingers, you should follow the call of the Thieves Guild to Hews Flute.
When you join the guild, you learn numerous useful skills that support you in your collecting trips and make stealing easier. During the story of the DLC, you help the guild to great wealth by planning the ultimate heist.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) is about to continue with the new Season 5. So far, little is known about it. Dataminers have likely found hints of a desert map and a wild-west time travel theme.
Into the desert! The rocket has shaken the world of Fortnite deeply and in the California desert, the recently vanished Durr Burger has appeared. All of this is an indication of how Fortnite will evolve in the upcoming Season 5 on July 12, 2018. Many fans suspect a time travel theme for the 5th season of the colorful battle royale game. By now, there have been several solid hints that it could indeed be a desert and wild-west setting.
Stagecoaches and Hay Bales
These are the clues: The wild-west theme has already been teased earlier thanks to various dataminings. Among other things, campfires and poker tables were seen. Meanwhile, a stagecoach from the western era has even appeared at Moisty Mire. The clues for a wild-west theme are intensifying.
Hay Bales in real life: Meanwhile, something is also happening in the real world. In a desert in California, there is not just the burger head with now two agents. Rather, a kind of hay bale has also appeared in the vicinity. This fits with the wild west. It may soon disappear and then reappear in the game.
Is a new map coming after all? In a tweet, “DieBuddies” posted a picture of the Fortnite map. The map is completely depicted as a desert there. You can recognize the important landmarks, but due to the steppe and desert theme, everything looks different.
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Video shows new desert map in Fortnite thanks to a bug!
This is what the new map version looks like: Meanwhile, DieBuddies have kept their promise and shown a video with the new map. They could play the new map already thanks to a bug.
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Same map in a different guise? The “new” map still seems to be the well-known Fortnite map. It apparently just got a new desert look. However, it is quite possible that Epic will make some changes to the map before it most likely launches on July 12. In any case, the new map version seems to indicate even more the western theme.
A DDoS attack caused server crashes at Overwatch. The loss of skill rating was the result. The fans are angry.
On the morning of July 9, 2018, there were some server issues at Overwatch. Many players experienced sudden disconnections, which were counted as losses in their careers. Shortly thereafter, it became clear: it was a DDoS attack targeting Blizzard’s servers.
What happened? In a DDoS attack, a service or website is overwhelmed with thousands of requests until it becomes slower and then completely collapses. This was the case with Overwatch. Players initially suffered from high latency and lags, then they were kicked out of the game. Leaving a game early – even if all players are kicked out due to a DDoS attack – counts as a loss in Overwatch. All players in ranked mode lost skill rating. The frustration is especially high among players who were close to leveling up.
What frustrates the fans? The fans are disappointed that Blizzard counts a server crash as a “loss” – for everyone involved. Since this is not an ordinary disconnect but an overload of the Overwatch servers, Blizzard should be able to distinguish this. At least this is the view and wish of the fans. Players feel punished for a mistake they cannot control.
Due to the early timing of the DDoS attack, only a few European players are affected. Most of the angry players are from America, as the problem occurred in the evening hours there.
What is your opinion on this matter? Do you think that one should tolerate outages in an online game, especially when it is an attack? Or should it not be a problem for Blizzard to recognize when such things happen and spare players from losing skill rating?
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In an interview, Shuhei Yoshida, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, explains the current development of the gaming industry, the challenges in developing AAA titles, and what conclusions Sony’s in-house game studio draws from these for their projects.
The current president of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, will receive his Develop Legend Award this week as part of the Develop Awards. In advance, the Sony legend spoke in an interview with the British site MCV about his views on the development of the gaming industry and the reasons for the success of Sony Interactive Entertainment. We summarize his key statements for you.
The gaming industry is evolving – this is important for success
AAA games are the driving force of the industry: On one hand, Yoshida notes that there has been a significant leap in the scale and technologies involved in developing large titles. However, every new AAA project feels like placing a big bet.
AAA titles: No room for experiments
Due to the enormous investments, each AAA title simply feels too big to fail and therefore builds immense pressure when it comes to successfully managing such AAA projects. After all, AAA games are the engines, the driving force of the gaming industry. They are increasingly becoming mainstream entertainment – no longer just a niche.
And the result is at best a great fusion of art and technology that offers hours of exciting interactive entertainment – in a large, often open world, with lifelike characters and imaginative creatures.
Therefore, it is of utmost importance to continue advancing the art of AAA development in light of these developments.
Innovation lies with the Indies
Indie developers provide innovation and willingness to experiment: On the other hand, according to Yoshida, it is currently a golden age for indie developers. Thanks to tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, many individual talents and smaller teams have the unique opportunity to develop games for a global audience.
At the same time, the number of AAA titles is declining, and the type of these games is becoming increasingly similar to minimize risks. This opens up a wide field of different game types for indie developers that can be explored and potentially lead to success. Indie games are driving innovation and experimentation in the gaming industry. Therefore, Yoshida believes it is important to continue supporting the flourishing indie market.
No room for a half-hearted mix of single-player and multiplayer
Clear separation between single-player and multiplayer titles – each in their own element: In most current titles, a clear divide can be observed between story-driven single-player experiences and ongoing multiplayer live experiences. According to Yoshida, this development can be explained by the fact that nowadays it is extremely challenging to develop a successful single-player or live multiplayer game.
The art of creating each of these game types has progressed so far that developers are increasingly inclined to focus on what they do best. It is not particularly sensible to slap a half-baked online mode onto a single-player title – and vice versa. This trend is a result of rational thinking from both developers and publishers.
The audience for AAA titles is broadening – the heroes are becoming different
The character of the games evolves as well: The character of games evolves with time. Sony’s lineup at the E3 2018 reflects this. For example, the showcased titles show increasing maturity, diversity, and representation of minorities.
Especially considering that games are increasingly becoming part of mass entertainment, this development is extremely important in Yoshida’s view. One must tailor the product to a broad audience – regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or belief. It is beneficial to create protagonists with whom diverse people can identify.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) there is currently an ARG (Alternate Reality Game) to announce Season 5. Recently, there have been new clues and solutions.
Puzzles upon puzzles, some of which seem to be solved while new ones emerge. Here you can find out what’s new.
New Agent #3742 is here
More agents have appeared: When the burger appeared in the desert in California on Saturday, a mysterious guy who issued a card titled Agent #3678 was also there. On the back of the card was a phone number, but more on that later.
Meanwhile, the first agent has received reinforcements. A woman with the number #3742 is now also on-site and is issuing a card. The phone number is still the same.
What are the agents doing? The agents themselves remain extremely mysterious. When asked, they seem to provide no clear answers. When asked about burgers, they also seem to have no idea what that is. They also mentioned several times that they would use “all six senses” to analyze the anomaly. In doing so, they were handling telescopes and other strange devices.
Stagecoach or shopping cart? If you explore the area around the burger and the agents, you will find a track in the sand. It could come from a shopping cart, the usual vehicles from Fortnite. Or it could be the tracks of a stagecoach from the Wild West. Such a thing has recently appeared in Fortnite.
Needle in a haystack? Next to the tracks is a kind of haystack. There is straw and hay lying around. However, players have yet to find anything there despite intensive searching. Perhaps the haystack is the next object from our world to appear in Fortnite? It would certainly fit the theory of an upcoming Western time travel theme in Season 5.
This is what the numbers from the phone mean: New information is available if you call the phone number from the agents’ cards. Strange noises can still be heard, but they seem to have changed by now.
Secret message of the spectrograph.
When tracking the sounds through a spectrograph, the numerical string “067000111” emerges. So far, this meant nothing, but some players have been trying codes with it. The following results came out:
067 in ASCII means “C”
000111 in binary code equals 7
What is C7? C7 could refer to the corresponding map squares on the Fortnite map. The burger restaurant in Greasy Grove is located there. The burger head comes from there.
Is something new appearing soon in Greasy Grove? Could it be that a new object will soon appear at the location of the burger in the game? Be sure to keep your eyes peeled when you land at Greasy Grove in C7. We will continue to investigate the matter and inform you about news from the ARG of Fortnite.
EVE Online has a performance problem. This can be observed repeatedly in the massive PvP battles that bring the MMORPG to its knees. With a trick, the developers want to ensure a more pleasant gaming experience.
Lower-detail rockets are to improve performance
Space battles are a problem. EVE Online essentially thrives on the large battles where thousands of players fight against each other. These space skirmishes repeatedly make headlines – but also negative ones. The MMORPG regularly struggles under the weight of this massive player count, making particularly large battles a real issue.
Developers want to make improvements. For months, CCP Games has stated that this problem is being worked on. It is just not so easy to resolve. However, the team wants players to enjoy battles again and be able to set new records.
New rockets are to help. During the space battles, players fire a lot of rockets. However, these are rendered as 3D objects, which together with the thousands of spaceships results in significant performance issues. Often, during the skirmishes, one gets the impression that the game has frozen. A new rendering method for the rockets is now supposed to ensure that they are no longer displayed as detailed. This relieves the game client, thereby improving the performance of EVE Online.
The developers state that apart from the representation of the rockets, nothing else will change. They will continue to behave as before and deal the same damage. An update for EVE Online introducing this change will be released tomorrow, Tuesday. Then fans will see how the MMORPG’s performance improves as a result.
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At Tennocon, the new expansion Fortuna for Warframe was presented, which is expected to be released this fall. Check out the complete gameplay demo here, which also showcases the space battles still in development!
Digital Extremes announced the new Warframe expansion Fortuna at its own Tennocon. With this expansion, players can visit the new open world “Orb Vallis” on Venus, which is said to greatly surpass the Plains of Eidolon on Earth in size.
Check out the full 32 minutes of gameplay footage from the convention here, which, in addition to the contents of the Fortuna update, also shows the Railjack project, which is still in development.
Players can seamlessly fly from the planet directly into space and command their own combat spaceship. Codename: Railjack is part of the Fortuna expansion, but is expected to be released at a later date.
While the development of Cyberpunk 2077 will likely take some time, some information about the decisions in the game has recently come to light. The actions of the players are meant to have complex consequences.
In Cyberpunk 2077, decisions are said to have more nuances than just plain black or white: Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the original tabletop role-playing game Cyberpunk 2020, recently spoke in an interview about the freedoms of the players and the consequences that arise from them.
Complex Consequences, No “Karma”
Consequences similar to the original: Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the original tabletop role-playing game Cyberpunk 2020, spoke in an interview with the YouTube channel “LastKnownMeal” about the players’ choices that are intended to have complex consequences.
In this context, Pondsmith compares the decisions in Cyberpunk 2077 with the tabletop role-playing game template. Like in the tabletop, the role-playing game from CD Projekt Red is not supposed to have a “karma system” that categorizes actions as good or evil. Such systems are known from Fallout 3 and the Mass Effect trilogy, which classify actions as “Paragon” and “Renegade”.
Instead, the respective decisions in the game are intended to determine how the story unfolds and what happens to the involved characters, according to Pondsmith.
One of the binding philosophies of the game is that your actions have consequences. This also goes back to the original sources in the tabletop game. There is no karma system – good things and so on. But one can quite imagine that if you wipe out a gang member, his gang will remember that and will then want to find you. That is realistic, that is how things really are.
No Black or White: Even in the Witcher series by CD Projekt, the story has developed based on the player’s decisions. The system in Cyberpunk 2077 could be an evolution of this principle.
Karma cannot sometimes be divided into the nice “dark side/light side”. Sometimes it comes and bites you in the butt when you least expect it. We recently joked in the office: You’re driving on the highway and someone cuts you off, so you give him the finger. Then you go to the bank and the guy you flipped off is behind the counter. That kind of thing happens!
Pondsmith particularly liked that the music piece used in the E3 trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 is called “Personal Responsibility”. That has already said everything about the game.
The new and gigantic open-world map on Venus was revealed for Warframe at TennoCon 2018: The Orb Vallis. The large expansion will be called “Fortuna.” Read here everything about the release, content, and learn more about the new faction “Solaris” and the Pokémon system.
What is Fortuna? Fortuna will be a major content update for Warframe. The DLC brings a huge open world to the online shooter on Venus. The expansion also introduces a new faction: Solaris United.
Fortuna adds a lot of new content to Warframe:
You will become beast hunters,
there are new raid bosses,
you can fly through the open world on hoverboards.
The Orb Vallis will be so large that the Plains of Eidolon would only fit in the entrance of the map: In 2017, Digital Extremes released Warframe’s first open-world map, the Plains of Eidolon. The new open world “The Orb Vallis” will far exceed the Plains in size.
The map is icy and filled with plants that resemble an underwater world. Gigantic mushrooms sprout from the ground, mountains stretch across the landscape, and ancient Orokin structures remind of a long-forgotten civilization. You will encounter rare life forms here.
Players take on quests in an underground colony: You will find a colony called Fortuna underground on The Orb Vallis, where the Solaris faction lives. Fortuna will be the new hub, comparable to the bazaar in Cetus on the Plains. Here you will complete quests for the Solaris and try to gain their trust. For that, you will earn standing with Solaris United.
The new faction, Solaris United: The Solaris United are cyborgs. They live in a worker colony to serve the Corpus. The Corpus are a major industrial faction in Warframe. The Solaris are deeply in debt to the Corpus, which is why they must constantly work. They live in Fortuna, a city underground that serves as a coolant factory. However, Solaris United wants to resist the Corpus, and you will help them as a Tenno.
New raid bosses, the spider bots: In the Plains of Eidolon, there are the giant Eidolon machines, which function like raid bosses. On The Orb Vallis, there will also be huge enemies with boss mechanics. You will encounter robotic spiders in various sizes and shapes here.
There will be strongholds that can be captured: There are various bases on The Orb Vallis that you can occupy. Each time you leave the open world, the status of the strongholds will reset. Therefore, you can retake them with each visit.
Catching animals creates a new mechanic
Catch all Pokémon from Orb Vallis! In the new open world, you will find rare animals everywhere. The animals are endangered because the Corpus abuse them for experiments. You will need to mimic the calls of the animals to attract them. This will be a completely new mechanic in Warframe. If you manage to catch the animals, you save them from the Corpus and take them to a safe place.
Get on a hoverboard and explore Orb Vallis in style! With the hoverboard, you glide across the open world. You can perform stunts with the boards. The hoverboards will also be part of FashionFrame. They are visually customizable and will also receive skins. Archwings will still exist.
Codename: Railjack – Command large battle spaceships and experience battles
Become a combat pilot, steer a spaceship and engage in battles: You will be able to steer battle spaceships from Venus. With 1-4 players, you will be out in the universe fighting. Initially, you will be fighting against computer-controlled opponents in PvE. Digital Extremes, however, does not rule out PvP battles for the future.
Railjack at a later date: As Digital Extremes mentioned at TennoCon, the battle ships will be part of the entire Fortuna and Orb Vallis complex. This feature is still in early development and will be released later with a separate update.
Here are the key features from Codename: Railjack:
Fly seamlessly through the universe: You can fly into space directly from Fortuna
Coordinate your space crew: You must ensure that your ship is shielded; sometimes repairs will be needed, and you will have to wait with guns.
Archwing attack: You can fly out with your Archwings directly from the battle spaceship. This way, you can agilely fly around enemy ships and destroy their cannons.
Digital Extremes showed a teaser for the new story update. This follows directly after “The Sacrifice.” The teaser showed Lotus as a sentient machine, and the story seems to be heading in a really dark direction.
Check out the big reveal video from TennoCon 2018
The new open-world map and expansion were presented at TennoCon 2018. This is Warframe’s big fan festival.
What do you think of the Fortuna expansion and the new open-world map “The Orb Vallis”?
New Warframes have also been announced. And Warframe is even coming to the Switch, which no one expected. This year’s TennoCon in 2018 is heating up. You can find everything about it here:
Cortyn has been wandering through the Stormsong Valley of WoW: Battle for Azeroth and is sure: This is the most beautiful zone that World of Warcraft has ever had.
The beta of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is still in full swing. I took a long look at the last of the three zones of Kul Tiras and concluded: World of Warcraft has never had a more beautiful zone. Please note that there will be some spoilers in this article, although I won’t reveal the story’s resolution – you have been warned.
The Stormsong Valley – The Search for the Fleet
Players are sent to Stormsong Valley to find out what happened to the massive fleet of Kul Tiras, which has vanished without a trace. The Tide Sages, a sort of “sea priests”, might know where the ships have gone. But even upon entering the area, it becomes clear: Something is very wrong here. Soldiers of “Lord Stormsong”, the ruler of the valley, block all trade routes. Has he become a traitor? Or are there valid reasons for the blockades?
The Stormsong Valley is referred to by its inhabitants as “the grain chamber of Kul Tiras“, as almost the entire grain production that supplies the whole island nation takes place here.
The area resembles the “Valley of the Four Winds” from Mists of Pandaria – and in the best ways. Sleepy villages, vast meadows, large fields, and beautiful beaches, but also a few mysterious ruins.
But although everything is idyllically beautiful, there is plenty to do. The area is not only tormented from within by misguided Tide Sages, but the Horde is also on the move. Thus, there are one or two skirmishes with NPCs of the Horde. Even the cities are not spared from the siege.
Influences from the Old Gods can also be found, because if Tide Sages listen too deeply into the sea, they might hear the whispers of a being that surely has other plans than to protect ships from the storm.
Basically, Stormsong Valley feels more like a “starter area” than the other zones of Kul Tiras. The themes are often light-hearted and tell a lot of history about the people of the region. You must help a farmer with his honey harvest or assist an old woman in driving away the rats.
In summary, Stormsong Valley felt like a trip to a recreational area. Green meadows, beautiful fields, apiaries, lovely islands, and plenty of “country bumpkin” feeling. If my character were to seek a new home in RP, he would surely settle in Stormsong Valley.
Yes… you also meet them in Stormsong Valley.
What do you think of Stormsong Valley and what is your impression of this zone? Suitable and a nice change from the creepiness in Drustvar? Or much too positive and cheerful for an addon called “Battle for Azeroth”?
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During the Telethon fundraising event on Friday, June 6, 2018, the developer studio Portalarium officially announced Episode 2 of the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar (SotA).
Despite all the criticism, poor reviews and massive layoffs, the development team remains committed to completing all five planned episodes of the online game. To clarify this, Portalarium has now announced Episode 2 – but somewhat differently than originally planned.
Episode 2 is coming!
What does Episode 2 offer? Shroud of the Avatar aims to tell a story across five episodes. Chapter 1 “Forsaken Virtues” was released on March 27. Now work begins on Episode 2, which will continue the story. Here’s what’s included:
Episode 2 features a new landmass
There are additional areas for you to explore
You will experience new quests and a continuation of the story
New features are set to be introduced, including weapons that level up. A sword that, for example, slays many dragons will eventually become “Dragon Slayer +5”
Episode 2 will not be funded through Kickstarter! While the main game SotA was funded through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in 2013, the team has chosen a different funding method for Episode 2. The revenue generated through in-game purchases by fans will be used to ensure the development of the new chapter. But why did Portalarium decide against Kickstarter? There are several theories within the community:
The negativity and all the criticism surrounding Shroud of the Avatar could lead to the crowdfunding not being successful
Disappointed fans could cause trouble in the comments of the Kickstarter campaign and dissuade others from investing money with their criticism
If another Kickstarter campaign fails, Portalarium would have to admit that SotA is not successful
A failed Kickstarter campaign might send a wrong signal. Because Portalarium is committed to developing all five episodes and will not be deterred from a failed Kickstarter
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A smaller episode than originally planned. When Shroud of the Avatar was announced in 2013, it was said that each subsequent episode would double the landmass. That is no longer the case. Episode 2 will have a small archipelago, currently shaped like a snake. Here you will explore new adventure zones. However, part of the story of Episode 2 will still take place on the old continent, Novia. Why was this drastic change made compared to the original plan?
The recent layoff of about half of the developers, mainly world designers and quest designers, likely leaves no room for larger areas anymore
Land in the game was intended to be limited to increase land prices. Anyone who invested in land in SotA does not want its value to drop because the developers make new land available
Episode 2 is set to be released in less than 12 months, which will be a challenging task given the current personnel strength
The stretch goals are somewhat known. In addition to the regular features of SotA’s Episode 2 such as new areas, new quests, or weapons that can be leveled up, the development team wants to implement additional aspects. However, more money is needed for this. Therefore, a stretch goal store has been set up. This store currently offers the possibility to unlock a riding system for $250,000. Anyone who spends money in this stretch goal store helps ensure this feature can be implemented at some point.
However, the mount system is familiar to many players. It was already announced for Episode 1. Back then, riding was supposed to be unlocked as a stretch goal. However, only about $32,000 was raised. And the stretch goal is currently at about the same amount.
A subscription was introduced. As a small surprise announcement during the telethon, an optional subscription for SotA was introduced. This costs $9 per month and is intended to help finance the further development of the MMORPG. For the $9 you receive:
9 Obsidian Gold Crowns every month
Automatic participation in the monthly livestream stretch goals (counts as a minimum purchase of $5)
Exclusive title every 3 months
Choose a dye pack every 6 months
Choose three of the seven obsidian potions every month. These include:
Potion of Capacity: Increases carry capacity
Potion of Conservation: Reduces the chance of reagent consumption
Potion of Expedience: Fast gathering on all gathering skills
Potion of Precision: Increases the ability “Meticulous Gathering” for all gathering skills
Potion of Preservation: Reduces damage to armor and weapons
Potion of Reclamation: Increases yield and repairs all production skills
Potion of Stamina: Reduces focus use when sprinting
The telethon was not a success. The telethon on July 6 brought Portalarium “only” revenues of around $53,000. However, this was only because the developers continued to take in money for a while after the live stream ended. By the end of the stream, revenues were around $43,000. The explanation given was summer, when supposedly less money is raised. However, looking at the fact that around $100,000 was generated during the telethon in July 2017, this statement cannot really hold up, at least in relation. Rather, it gives the impression that fans are willing to give less money because they are losing faith in the game.
In Pokémon GO, virtual creatures, Pokémon, interact with reality. This is called Augmented Reality. Niantic is working to enhance the merging of the virtual and real world.
Concept of Pokémon GO: Millions of players love Pokémon GO because they interact with the heroes of their childhood in the game. They hunt, catch, and collect the pocket monsters. To do this, they walk through the real world, covering kilometers on foot, meeting other trainers and befriending them. Great idea, but from a technical perspective, what is exciting is that Pokémon GO uses Augmented Reality: Virtual creatures roam the real world and are visible when one pulls out their smartphone.
Niantic is actually a tech company, not a gaming company
Main idea of Niantic: The company Niantic, which is behind Pokémon GO, is not a “Pokémon” company, but actually a tech company. From 2010 to 2015, Niantic was still an internal startup at Google. There, Google experiments with innovative technology: self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and also “Augmented Reality.” Now, Niantic is an independent company and is committed to the development of “Augmented Reality.”
With this image, Niantic welcomed the team from Matrix Mills to their ranks.
Acquired tech team: On June 28, Niantic acquired a team consisting of only three members (via NianticLabs). The team “Matrix Mill” includes computer visionaries who specialize in “Machine Learning.” They come from University College London, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. According to Niantic, the team has “developed new ideas that push boundaries.” At Niantic, they believe that this team can significantly improve and advance Augmented Reality.
This is what the future of Augmented Reality looks like
Video shows what is meant: This all sounds very theoretical. On the same day that Niantic acquired the experts, a video from the company was released. There, one of the new specialists introduces himself as “Michael from Niantic”. He shows in the video what it is actually about.
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This is how it is now: The video shows the current state of technology that is also used in Pokémon GO. Pikachu walks through the real world but does not interact with people and objects. Instead, he is just overlaid onto that reality.
This is how it could be with the new technology: With the new technology, Pikachu and Eevee interact with each other and with the environment. This can make Augmented Reality feel much more real and natural to the human eye. That is the goal Niantic is working towards.
As part of the Forsaken expansion of Destiny 2, you will hunt down the 8 Barons starting in September. Bungie has now revealed detailed information about the leaders of the Scorn. Here is your kill list for the upcoming fall.
At the start of the Forsaken campaign, Uldren Sov murders the beloved leader of the Hunter Vanguard – Cayde-6. Thus, the Awakened Prince takes on the role of the main antagonist in the upcoming fall expansion, whom you are meant to relentlessly hunt down and take out.
Each of them has their own story, characteristics, and an individual boss fight. In an exclusive Game Informer article, Bungie has now presented the eight Barons in detail.
You want Cayde’s killer? Then you first have to get past these 8 Barons
Who are the eight Barons? The Barons were once simple outcasts who were banished from House of Exile. Shunned and abandoned by their own Eliksni comrades, they have since had to rely on each other. And thanks to their cunning, ruthlessness, and solidarity, they survived.
They plundered camps of their once Fallen brothers, stole Ether, and became stronger. After the Taken War, they raided outposts of the Awakened, overwhelmed other gangs of Fallen and looters, and eventually became the greatest plague of the Reef. The once flourishing home of the Awakened increasingly turned into a lawless frontier.
Cayde put them behind bars: After the Red War, our battle with Ghaul and his followers from the main campaign of Destiny 2, the infamous Cayde-6 and his confidants helped the regent-commander of the post-war reef, Petra Venj, to cleanse the reef of the Barons and other scum.
In an unforgettable confrontation, the Barons were finally defeated. Most were killed. However, seven of the original eight were captured and placed in the deepest, darkest cells of the Prison of Elders.
But one was never found: As no mortal remains were found, no one knew at the time what had become of the heretical war-priest “The Fanatic”.
The Fanatic
“Death is your shield… but the sword for the Scorn”
Real Name: Fikrul Aliases: The Fanatic; Fikrul, Master of Souls; Fikrul, Shadow Priest Race: Fallen Archon (male) Background: Leader of the Barons and the Scorn. Reports only to Prince Uldren. Sees the Scorn as the ultimate evolution of the Fallen
History: Once a famous Archon Priest, The Fanatic preached heresy among the Eliksni, who worship a machine god, and paid a high price for it. Initially banished, he was rarely able to obtain the Ether important to the Fallen.
After he allied with the Barons and became their war priest, he continued his anti-machine god evangelism and instilled in the minds of his brothers and sisters the conviction that the old Eliksni had to ultimately die so that the Barons could become better, stronger, and above all, exist forever.
Status: Wanted. Fragmentary reports exist about a lone nomadic Archon priest surrounded by a power like that found in and around the European Dead Zone. Do not engage until his full power potential is known.
“I don’t like this one at all. He’s a believer, to the core. And those are the hardest to corner.” – Cayde-6
The Machinist
“We are all thieves. Some are just better at it.”
Real Name: Elykris Aliases: The Machinist; Scourge of Solis Descent; Elykris the Bandit Race: Fallen Baroness (female) Background: Second in command behind The Fanatic. Expert in ammunition and weapon manufacturing. Responsible for the siege of [REDACTED]. Insatiable thief and hoarder with a fearsome arsenal.
History: She started her life with nothing. Since then, she has hoarded just about everything she has ever managed to get her hands on (except what she shares with the other Barons). She is second in the command chain and moves around the areas near Mars and Jupiter. She raids ships and camps, making off with all usable weapons.
Status: Wanted. Munitions master of the Barons. She is a true plague for any ship that leaves Earth. An extraordinary bounty is placed on her for her role in the siege of Arran and for the robbery during the aftermath of Solis Descent.
Real Name: Hiraks Aliases: The Mindbender; Hiraks the Brain; Hiraks Ascendant Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A mad genius who turned to the Hive and their dark religion through his research. Somehow, he found a way to exert control over Hive fighters.
History: As a small, starving outcast, Mindbender fell into the Hellmouth on the Moon. Since then, he has not spoken a single comprehensible word. But his time with the Hive has changed him and bestowed upon him a lifelong obsession. After years of study, he found a way to create his own Throne World in the Ascendant Realm, the Hive’s sword world.
Status: Wanted. Very little is known about Mindbender. But he has the reputation of breaking the minds of his enemies. Recent reports indicate a strong Hive obsession.
“Never heard of Mindbender? Surprise. That’s exactly how he likes it.” – Cayde-6
The Trickster
“Where most see war, I see an opportunity – for laughter.”
Real Name: Araskes Aliases: Araskes the Wit; Butcher of Bamberga; Slayer of the Psyche Hordes; Terminus of the Gray Legion Race: Fallen Baroness (female) Background: A silver-tongued manipulator with a high opinion of herself. Has a penchant for deadly tricks and prefers to operate from the shadows during Baron operations. She does everything to stay out of sight and is known to charm others into doing her dirty work.
History: When the Barons need to haggle or negotiate (which almost never happens), they send Trickster. She is their poet, their go-between, their envoy. Her world is like a constantly changing chessboard. She tries to overshadow her reality as a coward lacking in combat skills. Where others sharpened their combat prowess, she sharpened her mind.
Status: Wanted. There is a reason why we know so little about Araskes – the Butcher of Bamberga, also known as the Slayer of the Psyche Hordes or Terminus of the Gray Legion – and why none of these crimes were ever officially reported. She uses stealth abilities to remain unseen and leaves deadly surprises where her victims least expect them.
“Whatever you do – trust nothing that she has ever touched. I swear to you – it will bite” – Cayde-6
The Hangman
*strange groaning from the throat*
Real Name: Reksis Vahn Aliases: The Hangman; Reksis the Scathe; The Godslayer Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A silent sadist known for his preference for tearing Ether generators out of Servitor cores with his bare hands. His obsession with Servitor torture is utterly unprecedented in the history of the Eliksni.
History: No one knows why Hangman was cast out at birth. Some claim his parents looked into his eyes and immediately knew what he would become. Others say it was this cruel act that sealed his fate. Hangman does not just kill his victims – he tortures them. He harbors a particular hatred for Servitors, who in the Fallen hierarchy decide who eats and who does not. His physical rejection of Eliksni tradition ultimately brought him into Fanatic’s inner circle – but whether out of belief or for further sadistic acts remains to be seen.
Status: Wanted. Reports describe this Baron as a depraved executioner. He lurks around Servitors and drains their Ether to keep his comrades overfed and furious.
“He loves it. Too much.” – Cayde-6
The Mad Bomber
“Yahahahehheheheehhehehaha!!”
Real Name: Kaniks Aliases: The Mad Bomber; Kaniks Two-Fingers; Kaniks the Detonator Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A bombastic adrenaline junkie for whom the word self-preservation is foreign. Has no problem blowing entire areas sky high just to kill his target.
History: No one knows where the Mad Bomber came from or how he got here – not even he himself. For the Mad Bomber now lives from day to day, bomb to bomb, always in search of more adrenaline and a nice explosion. His mind has probably suffered from one too many explosions.
Status: Wanted. All reports of Baron activities indicate a high number of massive, localized explosives. It is suspected that this is the work of the one they call the Mad Bomber. Always be aware of your surroundings and prepare for defusals.
“Watch out, we all love blowing things up. But there’s a line. A line that this guy crossed a long time ago.” – Cayde-6
The Rifleman
“I see you…”
Real Name: Pirrha Aliases: The Rifleman; Pirrha the Phantom; Pirrha the Blind Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A far-seeing sniper who has the backs of his brothers and sisters. The Rifleman keeps his targets at a distance, plays a dirty game, and never misses a shot. Brilliant, cold-blooded, and patient. Far more than one of Rifleman’s carvings represents the spirit of a Guardian.
History: Since the Barons banded together, no one has managed to surprise them. This is largely due to the cybernetic eye of the Rifleman, which always keeps watch over them. When he is not chasing shadows, he roams the hills that he declares his territory at will. Cross the line and you are as good as dead. No matter where you hide, his bullet will find you – be you Guardian or not.
Status: Wanted. A sniper, contract killer, and original member of the Barons. Legends of his amassed wealth have led numerous bounty hunters to challenge him – only to end up with a bullet between their eyes. Death can catch you at any time and from any direction against the Rifleman.
“Trust me, kids. Keep your eyes open and your head down… And your mind always nearby” – Cayde-6
The Rider
“Don’t be afraid to die by our Mosquitos. Be more afraid to survive.”
Real Name: Yaviks Aliases: The Rider, Yaviks the Hoss; Yaviks the Untamed Race: Fallen Baroness (female) Background: Anarchistic biker. Leader of her own gang of Fallen Mosquitos. Levels everything to the ground and pollutes the air wherever she and her gang strike. She is a fabulous mechanic who has taken a heavy Fallen Mosquito and greatly improved it.
History: The Rider’s loyal gang consists of remnants of older houses and lone wolves. She gave them a Mosquito and a purpose. In return, every member is willing to fight and die for their fearless leader. For years, Rider’s gang has been a true plague of the asteroid belt. Any hint of order and hierarchy fell victim to her and the gang. She breathes nihilism and spreads anarchy.
Status: Wanted. Every step of the Barons begins and ends with Rider. With her pack of toxic Mosquitos, she brings a storm of dust and chaos over her enemies that few survive. And if they do, she and her crew do not shy away from returning to finish the job.
“I would pay good money to see a race between her and Marcus” – Cayde-6
A passionate fan has recreated the reveal trailer for Forza Horizon 4 from E3 2018 using GTA V – with an impressive result. Check out their work here in the video.
At the E3 2018, Microsoft presented the next installment of the Forza Horizon series: Forza Horizon 4. The announcement trailer was very well received by fans – so much so that a particularly talented fan managed to recreate the entire trailer frame by frame in Rockstar’s GTA 5 within a few weeks.
The GTA 5 montage stands out particularly due to its astonishing attention to detail. To better compare the montage with the original, we have opted for a side-by-side comparison in video format.
What do you think of this fan work? Can the video match the original trailer with all its details?
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The ARG surrounding Fortnite and Season 5 is taking increasingly mysterious turns. Players are now interviewing secret agents at the Burger joint in the desert. Perhaps it’s about UFO books or how to prepare burgers.
ARG in Fortnite: An “Alternate Reality Game” is underway in Fortnite. A giant burger has disappeared through a dimensional rift from the game Fortnite and has appeared in the California desert. Players have been trying to solve the mystery ever since. We have summarized the essentials from yesterday and the current state of investigations in an article:
The phone number was crucial in Fortnite yesterday: Yesterday, everything in the Fortnite ARG revolved around dialing a specific phone number and entering a code. So far, this has not yielded any further clues. What code was actually required remains unclear. However, one thing has changed when dialing the number: a different sound is produced.
What has happened now? The sound that is generated when dialing the number has been changed. While the sound file did not provide any clues yesterday when analyzed by a spectral graph, now these coordinates can be seen. Initially, this was of no use.
Secret message from the spectral graph. (Source: reddit)
Is something happening soon at the burger joint?
What do the numbers mean? It seems that clever players have now figured out what 067000111 could mean. They are using ASCII and binary encoding to decipher the number. Here is what they found:
The number could thus mean C7. On the Fortnite map, this would be the grid square where the Durr Burger restaurant is located in Greasy Grove. Something might happen here soon; after all, only the burger head has disappeared so far, but nothing new has appeared yet. More Info on the coordinates, the new agent, and the burger can be found here.
Paid actors or Epic employees as “agents?”
Source: Adrian Rios (Stream)
Agents have appeared at the burger joint: Moreover, masked agents have appeared at the location where the burger landed in the California desert. These are likely Epic employees or paid actors talking to Fortnite fans who have come there.
The employees stand behind a yellow barrier where fans gather to speak with them. Behind the barrier are:
The burger head
a tent
and a police car
The agents are only present at certain times of the day. They evasively answer most questions. However, players believe they just need to ask the right questions to get to the decisive information to solve the Fortnite puzzle or receive new clues.
UFO books could be the key: Apparently, the agents have set up a table filled with books about UFOs. There’s also a book about burger preparation, a walkie-talkie, and a flashlight. These are likely clues that no one has deciphered yet, or they are red herrings meant to mislead players.
User interviews agent: Many Fortnite players are speaking to the agents and trying out questions – while thousands are online writing what they would ask the agents. A player on site has now learned that the agents are looking for symbols in the books.
Epic remains quiet in the meantime: What stands out is how quiet Epic is during all this. There’s hardly any activity on reddit or Twitter. They are apparently keeping a low profile.
What does it all mean? No one knows yet. It is believed that there could be info on Season 5 in Fortnite. This is set to start in just a few days. Perhaps players may not be able to find anything out, and the new clues lie behind time locks. Then something new could emerge on its own tomorrow.
Anthem is set to become a new online shooter for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. For the first time, there was uninterrupted gameplay to see. What does the trailer reveal about the game that we didn’t already know?
Anthem – sounded kind of generic in theory: Skeptics see Anthem as a mix of familiar sci-fi tropes that Destiny has already explored. They accused BioWare of developing a generic shooter that did not convince in its presentation – especially RPG fans felt the story has been lacking so far.
Even some fans who wanted to love Anthem were rather skeptical. They were indifferent to what they had seen so far. They particularly missed gameplay in the previous trailers. What could be seen consisted mostly of pre-made scenes.
Does Anthem play better than it looks?
But still won awards: The vibe around Anthem is quite positive. Many who got to play Anthem at E3 rave about the gameplay. As a result, Anthem has also won two E3 awards: Once for best action game and once for best PC game. These awards are given by gaming journalists.
BioWare delivers gameplay: The message “Show more gameplay – it’s really good” seems to have been understood by BioWare. In a new gameplay demo they presented a mission, as if the players had completed a dungeon. Some things stood out: We picked 5 things that were shown in the gameplay demo.
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1. You can also play with Level 1 among your Level 30 friends
Everyone plays together: In the gameplay, there is a moment where a low-level player, Level 1, joins the max-level players, Level 30. What’s interesting here is:
that the newcomer can apparently join an ongoing mission through a drop-in mechanic
And it is said that everyone in Anthem can play together for experience and rewards – whether at level 1 or 30. It is conceivable that the lowest level will be scaled to that of the highest.
2. Damage dealers beware
Storm is a glass cannon: We already knew about 2 of the 4 classes. Now there’s information about the 3rd class, Storm. It is a “glass cannon”: it deals a lot of damage but can take very little. Thus, it corresponds to a mage in other games. Storm relies on storms and skill abilities. What is still open is what the Interceptor will be. It could probably be a fast “rogue-” or “hunter-like” class.
It’s also interesting to see 2 Colossi in a group that apparently complement each other and are played differently.
Combos deal bonus damage: It is interesting to note that Anthem, like some role-playing games, has “combo abilities”. When multiple classes use specific abilities in coordination, they deal bonus damage. This could be important for team play and gives Anthem a strategic component in group gameplay.
4. Up into the skies
Everyone is Iron Man and that plays a role: Anthem is often described as the game where everyone can be Iron Man. This is not only visually evident in the armor of the Javelins but also in the gameplay: it is significantly more vertical than other comparable shooters. Enemies can not only be attacked from the front, but Javelins can fly around enemies to attack them from behind. Movement often involves going into the air or through underwater tunnels.
5. Ghost, is it you?
Mission flow resembles Destiny, but players speak themselves: What happens during a mission is strongly reminiscent of Destiny. Although you do not talk to a ghost, but to an “Owen.” This is a character described as a “cypher.” He strongly resembles the ghost. However, an important difference is that your player character can speak for themselves.
Mood is improving: Overall, the gameplay is well-received by many observers. However, some criticize the rather sluggish pace and want to play themselves first before getting carried away by one of those terrible hype trains that so often end in disappointment.
