The next Faction Rally is coming up in Destiny 2 again. In the second group fight of Season 3, the factions are once again enticing with armor ornaments and exotic masterwork catalysts. We have all the information about the date, start time, loot, and changes of the event.
Next week it’s time again. With the weekly reset on June 26, the factions will enter the Tower and proudly spread their banners. Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, and the Future War Cult call the Guardians to arms to push their own interests.
Players will then have a week to stand up for their faction and continue to rank up or try their luck with another group. The hunt for event-specific armor ornaments and exotic masterwork catalysts thus starts anew.
The first faction event after the return of group fights was won by Dead Orbit. Will New Monarchy be able to knock him off the winner’s podium this time?
2. Faction Rally of Season 3 – Date, Start Time, Loot, and Changes
When does the next group fight start?
Start: Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 7:00 PM
End: Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 7:00 PM
The changes you need to be aware of since the start of Season 3
Your faction choice is now more important: Bungie has given the oath of allegiance to a faction a more significant role. Swearing allegiance to a group is now a meaningful decision.
During the Faction Rally, you can only pledge allegiance to one faction – per account! So the decision should be well considered.
There is a new reputation progress system. Progress with each group will be maintained throughout the events of Season 3 – even if you switch factions.
Each faction entices its followers with unique rewards, such as exotic armor ornaments or masterwork catalysts for specific exotic weapons.
A total of three group fights will take place during Season 3.
Faction vendors and loot have changed: Seasonal vendor progress has been introduced with the corresponding faction representatives – just like with the Iron Banner or the Vanguard. The following points should be noted:
Each faction now has ranks that can be advanced using group-specific tokens.
Rank advancements will still grant rewards in the form of legendary armor and weapons – even after reaching rank 30.
Dead Orbit offers its most loyal followers at level 50 the Graviton Lance catalyst and an ornament for the Warlock helmet “Eye of Another World”.
The New Monarchy can accordingly present the workhorse catalyst and an ornament for the Titan chest piece “Mark of Alpha Lupi”.
The Future War Cult tempts with the Sunshot catalyst as well as an ornament for the Hunter helmet “Weakhead Radar”, provided one reaches rank 50.
A detailed listing of all faction rewards and corresponding ranks can be found here:
Attention: Bungie announced before the first group fight of Season 3 that the victorious faction will continue to provide a victory reward after the end of the respective rally. These rewards should then be added to the loot pool of the rank-up rewards for the following group fight event.
Bungie has now corrected the statement. During this season, the groups will also offer the previous winning weapons as rewards for the two remaining events.
Until the end of Season 3, you still have the chance to get:
There is also a new mechanic: The group fights are intended to provide a unique gameplay experience starting from Season 3 and not just represent another insignificant rewards source. That’s why a new mechanic – the “Renown” system – has been introduced. Everything you need to know about it is summarized in a separate article for you:
The third Closed Beta of the Korean action MMORPG Lost Ark has ended. Gameplay videos show Western players what they have missed due to regional restrictions.
During the last Closed Beta test, two new classes, various features, and new raids were implemented in the game. In one of these raids, players must face the golden scorpion Nakrasena. The battle is divided into several phases, with Nakrasena becoming increasingly aggressive towards the end. The classes used in the video are Devil Hunter, Force Master, and two Hawkeyes.
There are still no concrete details about a release of Lost Ark in the West. However, the head of Lost Ark is keeping an eye on the global market:
Take a look at the vendors’ new items to prepare for the global event. Their offerings change every week from Friday night to Saturday. Here are our recommendations.
Recommended weapons as of June 23rd.
W 34th St: MG5 with Accurate, Uncomplicated, and Nimble. Good LMG with talents suitable for PvP fights. Comes with a high gear score and the talents Accurate, Uncomplicated, and Nimble. Replace Nimble with talents like Competent or Receptive.
DZ, Park Ave: M4 Light Version with Determined, Capable and Destructive. Good weapon for electronic builds, provided you can unlock Determined. Rolls Receptive or Malevolent for Capable.
The mods after the vendor reset
Dark Zone Vendors:
E 31st St: Stamina Mod (267) with Crit Chance
W 53rd St: Electronics Mod (260) with Crit Chance
E 61st St: Extended Magazine (121%) with Crit Damage and Fire Rate
PvE Zone Vendors:
Dz Vendor, Terminal: Firearms Mod (259) with Skill Haste
The Ward: Purple Firearms Mod (195) with Damage to Elite (3%)
Wolves Den: VX-1 Scope (12x) with Headshot Damage, Crit Chance, and Precision
The offers from the special blueprint vendors
The vendor in the terminal brings blueprints of these items:
Fallout 76 will take place in West Virginia, but there is still no official map of the game area. However, that did not stop fans from creating their own map based on clues.
How did fans build the map? The E3 trailer and the NoClip documentary from Bethesda contain some hints about the game world. In the NoClip documentary, there are even images and snippets from the official map visible. Fans used these as a basis to create their own map. Additionally, there were official maps of West Virginia and real locations. All of this together led to the release of a fan-made map of Fallout 76.
The community works together. The fans of Fallout have come together to collaboratively work on this project. They compile information and discuss it. This is how they decide which landmarks will be included in the map. The team determines which locations are likely to appear in the game. Based on the areas shown so far, images, and the map snippets, the team believes they have gained a very good insight into how Bethesda approaches incorporating key locations into the map. The places on the map include:
Vault 76, located west of Morgantown
The Vault-Tec University near the Monongahela River
It’s all just speculation. Of course, it is unclear to what extent this fan map corresponds to the map that Bethesda is developing. Nevertheless, it is an interesting project that the fans have put together. When the game releases on November 14 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, we will know how accurate the fan map is.
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Bethesda, the creators of Fallout, sued Warner Bros for its Westworld game based on the popular TV series. The game is said to be an obvious copy of Fallout Shelter.
Recently, Warner Bros. announced that a mobile game for Westworld is being released worldwide: The game is based on the popular series and also features well-known characters like Dolores, Teddy, or Bernard.
What kind of game is this? The player takes on the role of a newly hired employee of the Westworld park. Players build lifelike robots and upgrade the AIs. Ultimately, it is a management game where players must ensure that the park’s guests are satisfied.
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Bethesda wants Westworld for mobile to be removed from the market immediately
Westworld is a copy of Fallout Shelter in terms of coding and game design: Fallout Shelter takes place in the Fallout universe. Players are a Vault Overseer, responsible for expanding the bunker facility and managing the growing population. It is crucial to build a functioning infrastructure, fend off disruptions and attacks on the bunker facility, and complete missions. The game design, art style, animations, gameplay, and other features are nearly identical to the Westworld game.
Even the same bug in Westworld as in Fallout Shelter: Furthermore, Bethesda’s lawsuit states that the same copyrighted code from Fallout Shelter was used for Westworld. They even found a bug in the Westworld game that had occurred in an earlier version of Fallout Shelter. According to Bethesda, the Westworld game simply copies all features from Fallout Shelter and has only made “cosmetic adjustments” for the Westworld theme.
Bethesda also sues the developer Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive was involved in the development of both games: The lawsuit is directed not only at Warner Bros. Behaviour Interactive Studios participated in the development of Fallout Shelter. The studio is also the developer of the Westworld game. According to Bethesda, Behaviour Interactive has committed breach of contract and exploited access to Bethesda’s intellectual property, including the copyrighted code of Fallout Shelter.
They have stolen to save time: Bethesda accuses Warner Bros. and Behaviour Interactive of stealing from Fallout Shelter to get Westworld on the market as quickly as possible. This would have resulted in a shorter production time and lower costs. They want to take advantage of Fallout Shelter’s popularity.
In this, Bethesda is now suing:
There are similar gameplay features, including comic-style 2D characters in a 3D environment and an underground facility with multiple rooms for players to explore and build.
In Pokémon GO you can send and receive gifts from friends. But what can you receive?
Gifts in Pokémon GO: Trainers can now be rewarded with gifts when spinning Photo Discs at Gyms or PokéStops. However, you do not open them yourself, but must send them to a friend who can then open them. Conversely, a friend can also send gifts to you.
What is in the gifts? They can contain potions, revives, berries, and special Pokémon eggs. In the following overview, we will show you the contents.
Gifts in Pokémon GO – Friends Feature
A selection from the following table can be found in the gift boxes of Pokémon GO.
Oops, unfortunately this table is no longer available.
Gift packages: These contents are bundled in small packages – There are always 2 packages. For example, one package with Poké Balls and one with Hyper Potions. Then you receive 3 Poké Balls and 1 Hyper Potion upon opening. These packages can occur in duplicates. That means, you can also receive 6 Poké Balls from one package if you receive the Poké Ball package twice.
Everyone benefits from gifting: If you give a friend a gift box, it increases the friendship level between you and your friend. Keep in mind that the level increase can only happen once per day for each friend.
If you have no space, there is no 7KM egg: If you already have 9 eggs, an Alola egg will not fit in your inventory. You will then not receive one from a gift. The situation is different for gift boxes – you can have a maximum of 10 in your inventory.
Limited gifts per day: You cannot open unlimited gifts in one day. The limit is 20 gift boxes in one day.
Inventory limit: Niantic is still working on the details of the gifts. Therefore, the quantity and contents are still changing. Since June 27, you can store 10 gifts in your inventory.
As every Friday in Destiny 2, Xur returns today.Where is the Agent of the Nine and what items does he have for sale? Here are his location and inventory on June 22.
Besides the currently active second Iron Banner of Season 3, this Destiny week once again revolved mainly around the upcoming Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. During several interviews, numerous new info snippets emerged. There were some new details about the PS4-exclusive content, the new bow weapon type and the Gambit mode.
For more information on Destiny 2: Forsaken, check out our overview article:
And today, on June 22, the mysterious Agent of the Nine appears again in the Destiny universe. Let’s welcome Xur together. What does the noodle face have for us this time?
All information about Xur in Destiny 2 on June 22 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
When does Xur arrive?
Xur visits us every Friday at 7 PM. He chooses a quiet place on a planet or moon of his choice, from which he can unobtrusively bring his goods to the Guardians. You have until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to browse his inventory – then he disappears without a trace.
Where is Xur? You can find him at this location today
Xur has certain positions where he likes to settle for the weekend. This time he sets up shop in the Tower Hangar on Earth.
Offer and inventory of Xur
Weapon: The Colony – grenade launcher for 29 Legendary Shards
Xur also has the challenge card “Five of Swords” with him. This card is free. It upgrades your rare Nightfall challenge card to a legendary challenge card. This way you can activate a scorched modifier, an advantage/disadvantage, and two additional disadvantages.
The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine also starts on Friday evening at 7 PM. The Trials end with the weekly reset the following Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
Map: The Death Cliffs
Mode: Survival
After the release of the Warmind expansion, new rewards can be earned in the Trials of the Nine.
There are three new weapons:
The kinetic submachine gun “Cease and Desist”
The energy scout rifle “Compel”
The shotgun “Scrutiny”
Additionally, there’s a new Ghost shell, a new Sparrow, a new ship, and a new shader. However, in Season 3, there are no new armor ornaments for the Trials sets.
By the way: With the next update 1.2.3, 9 additional revised armor exotics will be introduced on July 17. You still have the chance to complete your exotic collection with Xur until then, in case you are missing some.
Conan Exiles has survived the first weeks and months of its release well. As promised, Funcom is also delivering new content. The first DLC, “The Imperial East Pack”, is now available and brings Asian-inspired weapon skins.
Khitan DLC now released: The first DLC “The Imperial East” is now available. Since Friday, June 22, 2018, the first DLC for Conan Exiles can be purchased directly on Steam for just under 10 euros. You can buy new textures in the style of the Chinese-inspired Khitan.
Conan Exiles Khitan DLC – What’s included
The DLC offers purely cosmetic content that provides no advantages for players who purchase the DLC. The skins only give your items and buildings a new appearance – that of the Khitan.
The Khitan DLC includes:
3 new armor sets:
Khitan Mercenary Armor (light)
Khitan Officer Armor (medium)
Imperial Khitan Armor (heavy)
All armor sets can be crafted from level 10 and have an epic version for level 60 (crafted with epic materials)
11 new weapons in Khitan style in iron and star metal variants
25 new placeable items like carpets, tables, braziers, lanterns, chairs …
This is what the skins for weapons and armor look like: The Khitan weapons and armor strongly resemble the earlier armors of the Chinese Empire or the Mongols. The weapons are intricately decorated with dragons and feature many flourishes and golden embellishments.
The Khitan armors have a certain resemblance to the armors worn by the statues of the Terracotta Army. In standard version, they are reddish and made of plates that overlap protectively.
This is what the Khitan building parts look like: The buildings and objects of the Khitan DLC in Conan Exiles are also oriented towards the architectural style of early China. The building parts look like wooden facades with decorations, and the banners carry characters that resemble Chinese symbols, while the jars remind one of vases.
The building parts fulfill the same function as other Tier 3 parts. The fences are unclimbable and provide appropriate protection. So you can immediately start building your Chinese castle without any disadvantages!
You do not need the DLC for the armor: To enjoy the armors, weapons, and building parts, you actually do not need the DLC yourself. It is enough if you know someone who has purchased “The Imperial East Pack”. Just ask them politely and gather the materials, then a friend can craft the items for you. You can also use them without the DLC.
Community feedback: “Do it right first before making something new and pretty”
Community divided over the 1st DLC of Conan Exiles: Many fans are excited about the new content in Conan Exiles. The attention to detail gives the game more depth and allows players to better customize their characters to their wishes.
However, some voices are more critical – the developers should first address the elimination of bugs. The fears that Conan Exiles will become the new ARK seem unfounded: The developers are working in multiple teams.
On June 21, the Steam Summer Sale 2018 began. During the sale, there are significant discounts on numerous shooters in the Steam Shop. We present to you 9 strong titles that every shooter fan should take a look at. These games are worth it both in terms of price and gameplay.
2 weeks Summer Sale at Steam: The big summer sales event from Valve currently offers PC gamers the chance to buy many games at low prices.
Here are the games we present to you: We show you some of the best shooters currently on sale. We particularly focus on the number of positive Steam reviews. However, personal preferences also play a role.
Rainbow Six: Siege
What is it about? In Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege, you engage in tactical gameplay in an action-packed first-person shooter by Ubisoft. The game’s focus is clearly on multiplayer. In short but intense 5vs5 matches or co-op battles against AI, players can unleash their skills as members of the Rainbow Six special forces in a destructible environment. It is crucial to earn victory through thoughtful, tactical teamwork. The game offers a variety of different heroes, which you can play similarly to Overwatch.
Multiplayer? You can play Rainbow Six: Siege alone or together with friends. The multiplayer features both PvP and co-op elements.
Who is Rainbow Six: Siege suitable for? Rainbow Six: Siege is ideal for you if you enjoy team-oriented, tactical gameplay in games and if your heart beats for first-person shooters. You can’t go wrong with this game. If you also value hero elements like in Overwatch and solid gunplay, then you should be thoroughly happy with Rainbow Six Siege.
Steam reviews: On Steam, players rate Rainbow Six: Siege as “Very Positive.” 80% of over 165,214 reviews give the game a thumbs up. Particularly praised are the gunplay, the destructible environment, and the tactical possibilities within the game. However, the latest update has recently been met with criticism.
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Here is Rainbow Six: Siege in the Steam Shop – All different editions of the game are now 50% off. The standard edition is available for €19.99 (€39.99)
Far Cry 5
What is it about? In the first-person action game Far Cry 5, you play in the fictional Hope County, which is occupied by the cult “Eden’s Gate”. There are frequent deadly conflicts between the cult and the population. Your task is to lead the resistance and protect Hope County with everything available to you.
Multiplayer? You can play the campaign of Far Cry 5 in single-player or in co-op with a friend. There are also multiplayer modes.
Who is Far Cry 5 suitable for? If you are generally a fan of the Far Cry series, you will enjoy this. Even if you have not played any other part of Far Cry, but are looking for a co-op shooter, you can have a lot of fun with friends in the game. A large, open world and excellent first-person shooter mechanics await you.
Steam reviews: On Steam, 68% of all 19,800+ reviews give a thumbs up, which is “Mixed.” The story is criticized for being unrealistic, and the repetitive open-world activities are also a point of contention. The game world with its many details and gunplay is particularly praised.
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What is it about? Prey is a single-player first-person shooter developed by Arkane Studios, incorporating role-playing and action-adventure elements. The game focuses on strong storytelling. In Prey, you awaken as the protagonist Morgan Yu aboard a freely explorable space station. You are the main subject of an experiment that was supposed to change humanity forever. However, something went horribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by aliens who are now hunting your character.
Who is Prey suitable for? Prey is primarily aimed at players who enjoy a mix of first-person shooting, role-playing, and action-adventure genres. If you’re looking for strong storytelling and a claustrophobic atmosphere in a sci-fi scenario, you should be happy with Prey. Fans of games like System Shock, Deus Ex, BioShock, and Dishonored will likely find it highly enjoyable.
Steam reviews: The Steam reviews for Prey are “Very Positive.” Of over 8,000 players, 89% give a thumbs up. The atmosphere and the successful mix of shooter, RPG, and adventure are particularly praised.
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What is it about? Sniper Elite 4 is a tactical third-person shooter with stealth elements. The game places you in the role of a secret agent and battle-tested sniper Karl Fairburne during World War II. Sniper Elite 4 offers tactical third-person combat, tough gameplay decisions, as well as incredible long shots, typical of the series.
Multiplayer? You can play Sniper Elite with friends in several co-op modes. There is also a classic multiplayer experience like deathmatch or team deathmatch.
Who is Sniper Elite 4 suitable for? Anyone who enjoys stealth mechanics and prefers to eliminate their enemies unnoticed from a distance should take a closer look at this game. Those looking for authentic sniper feeling and realistic ballistics will likely be thoroughly satisfied with this title.
Steam reviews: Steam users rate Sniper Elite 4 as “Very Positive.” Over 6,400 reviews give 86% a positive feedback. The atmosphere, stealth, sniper gameplay, scenery, and co-op experience are frequently praised.
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What is it about? Doom is a typical first-person shooter developed by id Software. The game embodies the modern reboot of the classic Doom series, which is considered one of the origins of the first-person shooter genre.
Multiplayer? Doom can be played in 6 different multiplayer modes in a 6vs6 format.
Who is Doom suitable for? If you enjoyed the original Doom games and are generally looking for a pure first-person shooter experience, you should also have fun with the modern reboot. Fans of fast-paced, action-packed fights and brutal annihilation of monster hordes will also likely feel comfortable in Doom.
Steam reviews: 92% of over 35,000 reviews give a thumbs up, resulting in a “Very Positive” rating. Particularly praised are the graphics, the action, the flow of the game, and the high pace of the shooter. Most fans are also enthusiastic about the soundtrack.
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Here is Doom in the Steam Shop – The game costs €14.99 in the summer sale instead of €29.99
Shadow Warrior 2
What is it about? Shadow Warrior 2 is a wacky first-person shooter and the sequel to the series reboot from 2013. As the reclusive mercenary Lo Wang, the player’s goal is to once again eliminate the demonic hordes overrunning the world on the edge of chaos. You can choose from a wide range of firearms, blades, and magic to brutally carve your way through the enemy ranks.
Multiplayer? Shadow Warrior 2 supports an online co-op experience for up to four players.
Who is Shadow Warrior 2 suitable for? All fans of the original from 1997, as well as those who love crazy first-person shooter action and quirky humor, will likely find plenty to enjoy in Shadow Warrior 2. Even players looking to switch off and let loose while gaming will be happy with this title. The co-op experience with friends elevates the shooter to a whole new level of fun.
Steam reviews: 87% of over 8,200 reviews give a thumbs up, ensuring a “Very Positive” rating. Many Steam users describe the title as unjustly underrated and a true hidden gem of the shooter genre. Above all, the enormous fun factor (especially in co-op), the numerous weapons, and the combat action are highly praised.
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What is it about? Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a classic single-player first-person shooter and the sequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order. The game takes players into an alternate history version of Nazi-occupied America to unite the resistance and organize a revolution against the National Socialists.
Who is Wolfenstein 2 suitable for? For everyone who wants a narratively and gameplay-strong first-person shooter with a gripping story and memorable characters while being able to forgo any multiplayer elements. Wolfenstein 2 offers an interesting mix of humor, satire, drama, and first-person shooter experience. If that’s what you’re looking for, this game could make you quite happy.
Steam reviews: On Steam, 64% of all 308 reviews give a thumbs up, which is “Mixed.” Opinions of users diverge on points such as the story’s rating, but many negative reviews are attributed to technical problems experienced by some users, as well as the German localization and censorship of symbolism.
Other users, however, emphasize that if they can live with the censorship, they still receive a great gaming experience. Numerous magazine reviews would support that view.
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What is it about? In Ghost Recon: Wildlands, you have an open-world third-person shooter from Ubisoft. As a member of a four-person special military unit, players engage in combat against the Bolivian drug cartel Santa Blanca. Throughout the game, the team carries out painful blows against key figures and the infrastructure of the drug network, gradually weakening the cartel until it is ultimately dismantled.
Multiplayer? Wildlands can be played co-operatively with up to four players. However, a 4vs4 PvP mode has also been added.
Who is Ghost Recon: Wildlands suitable for? Anyone who has always wanted to lead a covert war against an overwhelming drug cartel as a member of a modern paramilitary special unit will be able to spend countless hours in Wildlands. If you enjoy open worlds, authentic weapons and equipment, as well as the feeling of special operations, you should also be happy with the game.
Steam reviews: On Steam, 74% of all 21,000+ reviews give a thumbs up, which is “Mostly Positive.” The AI, vehicle control, and very superficial story are primarily criticized. However, the graphics, the vast authentic game world, many customization options, and tactical opportunities (especially in co-op) are highlighted positively.
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What is it about? In theHunter: Call of the Wild, you engage in a realistic hunting simulation played from a first-person perspective. In one of three vast open areas, players embark on hunting numerous animals alone or in teams. When hunting, not only the choice of weapon matters. It is essential to read tracks to potentially track down prey and take them down.
Multiplayer? You can also hunt with friends. In addition to single-player, theHunter: Call of the Wild also offers multiplayer modes for up to 8 players – both co-operatively and competitively.
Who is theHunter: Call of the Wild suitable for? For anyone who enjoys hunting games or seeks a different shooting experience. If you prefer a more leisurely pace without giving up shooter mechanics, you can genuinely have fun with the game. However, fans who find beautiful natural landscapes a must should take a closer look at the game.
Steam reviews: On Steam, 78% of all 12,800+ reviews give a thumbs up, which is “Mostly Positive.” Certain bugs and technical issues have been criticized. The DLC policy has also faced scrutiny. The graphics, game world with its many details, and sound design are particularly praised.
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The next weekend offer has started today in the PlayStation Store. There are some top titles for the PS4 available at up to 80 percent off.
Today, Friday, June 22, 2018, the PlayStation Store launched its next weekend offer.
In addition to the ongoing promotions, such as the “Games under 15€” sale or the current Deal of the Week, you now have another opportunity to find great deals on games.
At the moment, you can get up to 80% off on some selected PS4 games. This includes titles like Dark Souls Remastered, Onrush, or the Doom-Wolfenstein 2 bundle. It’s definitely worth taking a look.
Weekend Offer in the PS Store
The digital sale is already live and will be active throughout the weekend.
You can find the entire range of discounted games also in the PlayStation Store on your console by opening the store and selecting the “Offers” tab on the left side.
We have linked the complete game offer of the weekend promotion in the PS Store just for you:
Unfortunately, there is no additional discount for PS Plus members this time.
The highlight of the weekend sale: Dark Souls Remastered
The highlight of the weekend offer for numerous players is the remastered version of the classic Dark Souls. For whom is the purchase worthwhile?
What is Dark Souls Remastered? Dark Souls Remastered is a remake of one of the most influential role-playing games of recent years, which even established its own genre – the “Souls-like”.
However, Dark Souls Remastered is still Dark Souls. A large part of the changes are purely cosmetic or practical in nature and hardly affect the gameplay experience.
What is it about? Dark Souls Remastered, like the original, takes place in the kingdom of Lordran, which is plagued by the curse of the undead. You start off as an undead yourself and must learn more about the curse as the story progresses.
Subsequently, you fight against powerful bosses, ultimately facing Lord Gwyn in the finale. After his defeat, you can crown yourself as the Lord of the Undead and thus usher in the Age of Darkness, or ignite the last bonfire and stop the undead curse. What is in it? You fight your way through complex labyrinth levels and challenging enemies, each of whom could mean your death. Along the way, you collect various items in classic fashion or die trying.
Death often stalks you and is a fundamental part of the Souls games. While this may seem off-putting in other titles, many see it in Dark Souls as an incentive to work on their skills and improve.
Dark Souls Remastered is ideal for …
Fans of the Souls games and everyone looking for a tough and ruthless gaming experience in the RPG genre. If you’re also stress-resistant and not easily discouraged by setbacks, you will not only struggle with Dark Souls Remastered but also have a lot of fun with it.
Anyone who has not played the title so far due to its age or current console hardware can now enjoy the unique Dark Souls experience in an improved look, including many meaningful improvements, on current platforms. But even veterans from the very beginning will find the remastered version worth a second look.
Get ready for a year of fantastic merch for games, movies, and series. For a limited time, you have the chance to save €40 on the annual Wootbox subscription.
For the first time, in June, when you subscribe to the 12-month Wootbox, you will receive two whole boxes for free. This way, you can build a fantastic merchandise collection with many Funko Pop figures and other cool items at the lowest price ever.
A big mountain of loot awaits you!
Wootbox is Europe’s largest merchandise box for gamers as well as movie and series fans. Every month, Wootbox focuses on a specific theme, such as Cartoon, Space, or Fantasy, with each box containing five to seven high-quality and often exclusive merchandise items worth €40 to €60.
With the discount coupon below, you secure 12 months of Wootbox at the price of 10 months, have the free choice between two boxes as a start, and can pause your subscription anytime if you don’t like a theme. However, this offer is only valid for this weekend.
How to save €40
Use the discount code MMMO2BOXFREE in your shopping cart. With our exclusive discount, the annual subscription costs you only €259.99 instead of the usual €299.88 including shipping costs, so you save a whopping €40 or 13 percent!
Additionally, you have the free choice between two different themes at the start: either dive into the colorful world of cartoons with the current Wootbox or explore the vastness of space with the new Wootbox on the theme “Space” featuring items from Star Wars, Futurama, Halo, and Back to the Future.
The Wootbox is something for you if:
you are a passionate fan of games, series, and movies
you love merchandise
you enjoy collecting
you want to stand out from your friends
you want to celebrate Christmas every month
Space or Cartoon?
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The MMORPG Neverwinter celebrates its fifth anniversary since release and the developers have published fun and interesting statistics about the game.
Neverwinter celebrates its anniversary
Happy Birthday Neverwinter! Five years ago, Cryptic Studios released Neverwinter, a D&D MMORPG set in the Forgotten Realms. It’s clear that this anniversary is now being celebrated. Not only with a vlog highlighting the history of the game, but also with the event “Anniversary of the Protector”:
The event runs until June 23 at 4 PM on PC and 7 PM on consoles
You receive a 40% discount on everything in the ZEN Market (except the new Vampire Hunter pack) and a 15% AD discount in the Marvelous Bazaar
Additionally, there are bonus VP, 2× influence, and 2× refinement stones
Much has been achieved in five years. The developers released a graphic with exciting statistics about the game. These show, for example, that in 5 years, 6.5 million dragons were slain and the players died 202 million times. A total of 18 million heroes were created.
The developers are proud. The development team and publisher Perfect World are very proud of what has been achieved with Neverwinter:
“Cryptic Studios has spent the last half-decade creating a unique, action-packed role-playing experience that has resonated with both tabletop and video game players,” says Stephen D’Angelo, CEO of Cryptic Studios.
“Working with Wizards of the Coast to bring the Forgotten Realms to life has been a long-held dream for many of us. Witnessing this game grow beyond all expectations and the amount of support we have received from our players has been simply incredible. I want to thank our team and our community for making Neverwinter what it is today. We are already looking forward to the next five years!”
New Quest “The Lethally Silent Curtain” Now in Monster Hunter World
Look for the Vaal’Hazak quest in the events.
Vaal Hazak Event Quest: The Lethally Silent Curtain Date: June 22 – July 5 Main Objective: Kill a Battle-Hardened Vaal Hazak Requirements: Hunter Rank 50 or higher – Here’s how to level up in Hunter Rank
Defeating the Battle-Hardened Vaal Hazak: 3 x Miasma Decorations are Essential
Especially the Miasma damage is significant: Anyone facing the Battle-Hardened Vaal Hazak should equip 3 x Miasma Decorations. The monster’s roar creates an even stronger Miasma wave that can knock you down. The Miasma beam itself has double the width of the Miasma beam of the normal Vaal Hazak. If you’re having trouble dodging the attacks, you should also consider health recovery.
It’s harder to dodge the Battle-Hardened Vaal Hazak: With the regular or normal tempered Vaal Hazak, it’s a smart strategy to stay close to the monster. However, due to the greater range of its beam, this is much more challenging. If it hits you with it, it deals significant damage, and you’ll have trouble escaping the attack. If in doubt, you should prefer to back off too much rather than too little to heal.
Tip for Ranged Fighters: You now need to shoot a bit more precisely. In its battle-hardened form, the Vaal Hazak is resistant to shots on its body, and you should aim for the head.
These are the new Gamma armors that you can obtain from the Vaal Hazak. They hardly differ visually from its Alpha armor but have different stats.
Vaal Hazak less scary than “Op-Pony”: Hunters find the Battle-Hardened Kirin more difficult than the Vaal Hazak. This is probably because Kirin has long been regarded as one of the strongest monsters in Monster Hunter World.
The Battle-Hardened Vaal Hazak will remain in Monster Hunter World until July 5. Whether a new battle-hardened monster will arrive directly afterward is still unknown.
Developer Neowiz continues to fine-tune the individual classes in Bless Online. With the current patch, some classes are finally playable in PvP, while overpowered classes have been weakened. Additionally, players can battle in the 3v3 Arena, and there are new set rewards. However, one problem remains
The class balance is being adjusted, and fans are loving it
The class balance in Bless Online still needs fine-tuning: The fans agree that the classes in Bless are still unbalanced:
Paladins can withstand too much
Berserkers are unplayable
and Rangers deal too little damage.
However, the new patch addresses these issues and especially makes Ranger and Berserker players happy.
The Berserker is now playable:
Berserkers can now charge abilities at 75% of their original movement speed. Before the patch, they crawled around at 25% of their movement speed.
The class damage has been increased to make it more playable below level 30.
The Berserker’s bleeding effect now increases damage by 0.5% for every 1% missing health points. Previously, it was only 0.0.25%. However, they cannot be healed during this time.
Rangers finally deal damage:
Rangers can now move with every chargeable skill. While the “Snipe” ability is being charged, movement speed is reduced by 50%.
The cooldown of some chain and non-chain abilities has been reduced. This allows the Ranger to react more flexibly to their opponents.
Other abilities can now be used while “Rapid Fire” and “Focused Fire” are being channeled.
Some Ranger skills have been enhanced with positional control or crowd control effects.
Guardians are being weakened:
The damage of their abilities has increased by 8%.
However, the Guardian now has fewer abilities that can stun. Instead, they silence or root opponents.
Paladins perform better in PvE:
The damage of Paladins has increased by about 30% so they can hunt monsters faster in solo play.
The cooldown of some damage abilities of the Paladin has been increased.
Mages are getting a bit stronger:
The class damage increases by 7%.
In the Arena, you can let loose every evening
When does the Arena open? Every evening between 6 PM and 1 AM, the gates of the Certanon Arena open. Players from Bless Online can register for the show fights via the War UI in the system menu.
You can either venture into the Arena alone or with a friend. Once 6 players are found, the match can begin.
How to win in the Arena:
A match consists of 5 rounds, each lasting 10 minutes. A match can last a maximum of 50 minutes.
The first team to win 3 rounds wins. Alternatively, your team wins if all players of the opposing faction die or leave the arena.
If players are still alive at the end of a 10-minute round, the faction with the most living players wins.
Utilize the new equipment effects
Wear armor and receive bonuses. In line with the release of the 3v3 Arena, players now receive passive bonuses when wearing class-appropriate gear made from special materials. The effect depends on the number of equipped items and the level. There are different effects when players are over level 30.
The classes have the following effect types:
Rangers:
Defense effect: The evasion rate is increased
Attack effect: The combat strength and crit chance are increased
Other effect: The acceleration increases
Berserkers:
Defense effect: The parry rate or positional control is increased
Attack effect: The combat strength is increased
Other effect: Health points increase
Paladins:
Defense effect: The block rate or magical defense increases
Attack effect: The hybrid attack power and skill power increase
Other effect: Wisdom increases
Guardians:
Defense effect: The chance to block increases
Attack effect: The combat strength increases
Other effect: Health points increase
Mages:
Defense effect: The evasion rate or magical defense increases
Attack effect: The skill power increases
Other effect: The mana regeneration increases
The fans are still not satisfied
It was about time for a change. For some players, the balance changes are just what Bless Online needed right now. Fans say they are having fun in PvP again and no longer feel weak with their class. However, the positive mood is overshadowed by declining player numbers. Some players suggest their fellow players to abandon their old characters and move to more populated servers.
Therefore, players hope that Neowiz soon conducts a server merger to bring players together on as few servers as possible. Particularly for large-scale PvP, such as the Peninsular War, high player numbers are essential.
Bad news for all fans of Friday the 13th: The Game. A legal dispute means there will be no new content. The game will remain online but will not be developed further.
For fans of the asymmetric horror slasher, it is a dark day. In the official forum, Illfonic employee Wes Keltner stated that work on new content for the game has been halted. The reason is a legal dispute over the copyright of Friday the 13th.
Legal dispute blocks Friday the 13th: The Game
What is the legal dispute about? The situation is complicated. The author Victor Miller, who wrote the original Friday the 13th, is currently attempting to reclaim the copyright to his work. He had sold the rights for the film adaptation, as is customary. In the USA, an author can reclaim the rights to their works after about 35 years to potentially benefit from what they once created. This can occur when works initially have little value but turn out to be more valuable after many years.
What is the problem? As long as the case is unresolved, Illfonic cannot make any commitments. If Miller succeeds in reclaiming the rights to Friday the 13th, he would also have legal claims against any future releases based on the franchise. IllFonic would then need to negotiate new contracts. As long as the situation is unclear, it is not worthwhile to invest work into the game.
What does Illfonic say? In the official forum, the developers stated: “Game development cannot simply be paused indefinitely and then resumed; that’s not how it works. Especially when there’s no idea when it could continue. We cannot build new content that may never be released. That’s just a bad business move.” It even gets clearer: “We cannot even add a new stone or tree.”
However, work on Friday the 13th: The Game is not completely halted. The team continues to manage dedicated servers on consoles as well as handle bug fixes and maintenance.
New content for the game is thus canceled until further notice.
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Black Desert calls on all players to participate in the “Mysteries of Summer” event. Players are to complete certain tasks in the world of Black Desert. As a reward, there is an Alienware Area-51 R5 computer among other prizes. The event is inspired by the Easter egg hunt from Ready Player One.
If you want to win, you need to be quick
There can be only one. Per region, only one player has the chance to win the grand prize in Black Desert. The “Mysteries of Summer” event starts on June 28, 2018, at 11 AM our time. During the event, players will be tasked with completing various challenges. The top 6 players will receive a reward.
This is what you can win:
1st Place: An Alienware Area-51 R5. One PC will be awarded per region.
2nd and 3rd Place: A 34-inch Ultrawide Monitor. Two winners per region.
4th to 6th Place: Each will receive a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Three winners per region.
Secrets of the Sea. The new update will consist of five parts that thematically deal with the sea.
“Strange Signs in the Coasts”
“Secret Quest Challenge”
“Mysterious Terrmian”
“The Awakened Soul of the Deep Sea”
The Song of the Far Away Sea”
Inspired by Ready Player One: The event is inspired by “Ready Player One”. Here, people search for treasure in a “virtual world” to then enjoy eternal bliss in the real world.
The search for treasure. In line with the announcement of the event, Kakao Games released a trailer that sets the tone for the upcoming adventures. A new location, a mysterious map, and a strange box are shown.
Perhaps players will go on a treasure hunt during the event. After all, there are many caves in Black Desert where something could be well hidden.
Will Black Desert perhaps get loot boxes? Fans on Reddit are already joking that Pearl Abyss will finally introduce loot boxes into the game with the big summer update.
To celebrate the summer solstice, there was a regional swap in Pokémon GO.: Sonnfel and Lunastein swap their places. This is what it means for players in Germany.
What happened? In Pokémon GO, the regional monsters Sonnfel and Lunastein have swapped places. Niantic took the opportunity of the summer solstice to change the spawn locations of the two monsters.
Change of regional monsters
Via Twitter, Niantic announced on Thursday evening that the two monsters Sonnfel and Lunastein have changed places.
The reason is the solstice: June 21st was the longest day of the year 2018. The summer solstice marks the beginning of the summer season and hopefully brings Pokémon GO trainers many warm days in the coming weeks, so they can catch monsters outdoors and participate in raids. Niantic stated:
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What are the current catch locations for Sonnfel and Lunastein?
Sonnfel now appears in Europe, Australia, and Asia
Lunastein now appears in North America, South America, and Africa
How long will the catch locations remain like this? It is still unclear when the two Pokémon will switch regions again.
Regional swaps have already occurred: Niantic previously changed the catch locations of Sengo and Vipitis. However, they did not provide a reason for this. Also, Minun and Plusle were once regional Pokémon, but suddenly both became catchable worldwide.
Since we do not know how long Sonnfel and Lunastein will remain in these locations, you should definitely catch them. They may also be good for the trading feature that is currently being unlocked. However, not all Pokémon GO trainers can trade yet.
More current news:
New legendary boss: In the arenas, you can now find a new legendary raid boss of level 5. Regice is the first part of the trio that is now available. We have a guide for you on which Pokémon can counter Regice.
How do trading and friendship levels work? What the various levels of friendship bring and how you can reduce the costs of trading Pokémon, we explain in this guide to the trading feature in Pokémon GO.
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A new legal situation in the Netherlands regarding loot boxes could oversee the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 18. A fine in the millions could threaten EA. Curiously, many FIFA 18 fans would be pleased if there really were to be a high fine for EA.
Loot boxes are a fundamental part of FIFA Ultimate Team. Without the ability to draw packs and acquire player cards, the mode as it currently exists would not function. However, loot boxes have come under scrutiny following the scandal surrounding Star Wars Battlefront 2 last year. Some countries are planning stricter laws, such as in the Netherlands.
If EA is one of the companies examined under the new legal situation and found guilty, the FIFA community would even welcome the penalty.
Loot boxes are now gambling in the Netherlands. This is stated in an article by NOS, which reports on a legal amendment regarding loot boxes. Accordingly, 4 different games, probably including FIFA, CS:GO, DOTA, and PUBG, had until June 20 to revise their loot box systems. The review of the games was conducted by the Dutch Gaming Authority. The reason for the change in the legal situation is that loot boxes are considered a form of gambling because the content is random and not known beforehand.
Two games missed the deadline: While Valve adjusted the mechanics of their loot boxes for CS:GO and DOTA, two games did not do so. The Gaming Authority has not confirmed that these are FIFA and PUBG. However, according to NOS, these are the most likely candidates.
Intensive review could lead to high fines: Both games that missed the deadline will be reviewed again. If one of these games is FIFA Ultimate Team and the Gaming Authority decides that EA is in violation of the new law, they would have to pay a high fine: About 10% of the game’s worldwide revenue would be due. In the case of FIFA, this amounts to the impressive sum of 400 million euros.
FIFA fans discuss on reddit – and support a fine
Fans would be pleased with a possible fine: The NOS article was intensely discussed on reddit. And as unusual as it may sound: Many players from the FIFA community would be happy about a possible impending fine for EA. They hope for a change in mindset from the FIFA publisher, as they are dissatisfied with many things. These include, among others, the gameplay, EA Sports’ handling of the community, and the excessive focus on FUT.
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The community does not believe EA will pay a fine. Others, on the other hand, think that even in the event of a conviction, EA will not pay a fine. Instead, they would simply offer FIFA in the Netherlands without Ultimate Team in the future. For Dutch FUT fans, this would certainly not be a pleasant measure, as despite the controversial loot boxes, Ultimate Team is the reason many players buy the new FIFA title every year.
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EA CEO says “Ultimate Team is not gambling.” Many also believe that EA will not receive a fine because the contents of the sets do not have a material value that can be equated with real money. This has been the case with the “Steam Community Market” in DOTA or CS:GO. The EA CEO commented on the loot box ban and justified his opinion that FUT is not gambling with this argument: The sets cannot be converted into money.
This is how sets work: In FUT, everything revolves around player cards of football professionals. These are only available from packs. They can then be used for one’s own team or offered for sale on the transfer market. The cards are divided into bronze, silver, and gold as well as “common”, “rare” and “special”.
The different sets: There are different types of sets, each with a different number of players. A “Premium Gold Player Pack”, for example, contains twelve players, of which eleven are gold cards and three are rare. The “Rare Player Pack” also contains twelve players, but all are gold and rare, making it significantly more valuable. Rare players have stronger stats and thus provide an advantage in online play against players with weaker player cards.
This is how players get packs: Packs can be obtained in many ways. They can be earned in various modes or purchased for in-game currency, the coins, in the shop. They can also be bought with “FIFA Points.” These can be obtained in exchange for real money. For about 10 euros, you get around 1000 FIFA Points, which corresponds to approximately a “Rare Player Pack.” Because of this mechanic, it is significantly easier to quickly build a strong team with the use of real money.
The asymmetrical tactical shooter Deathgarden is currently in closed beta. We took a look and reveal why Deathgarden is already exciting a few months before its release date.
Deathgarden is in closed beta on Steam from June 19, 2018, to June 26, 2018. We took the time to play a few rounds of the asymmetrical shooter and reveal who can look forward to the game and who might want to steer clear of it.
What is Deathgarden? Another asymmetrical game from Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight). Five “Runners” compete against a Hunter. The Hunter is equipped with powerful weapons and can quickly shoot down the Runners to have them executed. If he kills at least three of the Runners, he wins the game.
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The Runners, on the other hand, must capture 2 out of 3 control points, but while doing so, they expose themselves to the Hunter. To defend themselves, they must first collect upgrades to acquire various abilities, such as stunning or healing. Only then do they stand a chance against the overpowering Hunter and can slow him down or confuse him.
Who can participate in the beta? The developers have sent access keys to many who signed up for the beta. All players who were already in the alpha can also participate again and can invite a friend – they received an additional key.
Why Deathgarden Rocks Already
Forced team play at its finest: Unlike Dead by Daylight, a Runner is completely helpless when alone. Perhaps he can heal himself once or twice or fire a few stuns at the Hunter, but then the lights go out. Only as a team do the Runners complement each other. While one stuns the Hunter, another slows him down, and yet another restricts his vision, enabling the rescue of a teammate. A shotgun blast can take you down at any moment – and that brings us to the next point.
Those on the ground must find a med station – or be healed by a teammate.
Adrenaline every second: The Runners have no second of peace in Deathgarden, nor does the Hunter. Either you’re busy frantically collecting resources to upgrade your own abilities or you’re trying to help your teammates out of trouble. If that’s no longer necessary and the control points are being captured, it doesn’t get boring either. Because the Hunter sees across the entire map when a Runner captures a control point. That generally means he’s on his way directly to those players. Only when capturing multiple control points simultaneously is there a chance for success.
What is still missing in the beta? So far, Deathgarden is “pure gameplay” – there are only the matches. There is no progression system or customization options, such as to modify the Hunter or the Runners visually. That will surely be different at release.
Conclusion: Deathgarden is hectic, tactical, and extremely fun. If the developers continue on this path, then a great future awaits the asymmetrical hunt. Real enjoyment for the Runners can only come when you go into battle as a full group. “Randoms” can quickly mean your own defeat.
Deathgarden: How long is the beta still running and when is the release?
The closed beta will run until June 26. A release is scheduled for August 2018.
Did you participate in the beta of Deathgarden? What is your assessment of the game?
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This is the PC you need. Trion Worlds explains which minimum requirements your PC must meet to run the beta smoothly:
Operating System: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz or better
RAM: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650, ATI/AMD Radeon 7770 or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage Space: 17 GB available storage space
Sound Card: DirectX 8.1 compatible card
When is the release? The official release of the online shooter Defiance 2050 will take place on July 10 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The headstart is on July 6. However, you need to purchase a Founder’s Pack to participate.
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