Pixelated in the demo so that not everything revolves around genitals
In the game but no longer: In the finished game, these shame boxes will probably no longer exist, but the genitals will be recognizable. For the demo, however, CD Projekt Red did not want to be accused of using cheap effects to attract public attention. Otherwise, the focus would have quickly shifted to the genitals in Cyberpunk 2077, the developers feared.
Nudity important for Cyberpunk 2077: In the game, naked people will be shown because it emphasizes an important idea of the cyberpunk genre: In cyberpunk, humans modify their bodies through implants. This violates the inviolability of the body and makes the body something that can be altered, which is up for debate.
The Body as a Theme
Theme of the Game: A central idea of Cyberpunk 2077 is to confront the player with what it means to alter the human body with the help of technology. In one quest, players will encounter a woman who has been kidnapped. The kidnappers are not after ransom, but want to dismember the woman to obtain her high-quality implants. They plan to sell them on the black market.
Nudity is important: Nudity is important to make the theme clear. Because people change their bodies, it is no longer sacred but profane. People lose their relationship with their bodies, with their flesh. “Where are the boundaries between ‘sacred’ and ‘profane’ when you can change the body in a way that turns a person into another person?” is a central question of the cyberpunk genre. To underscore and explore these themes, nudity is necessary.
In the new founder update, the heads of Crowfall stated that the release of the MMORPG will no longer happen this year as originally planned. However, the team at ArtCraft Entertainment has apparently achieved a financial coup, and the next alpha is already on the starting blocks.
This is why the MMORPG is now set to release in 2019: The release delay is necessary because the systems are not yet where they need to be. The team will now take a step back and make corrections to the existing game until the individual core elements are ready to please players. The soft launch of Crowfall has been postponed again, after already wanting to bring it as early as possible in 2018. The initial plan was set for late 2017.
Development of new features slows down: This also means that changes to the core of Crowfall within the development team will take the highest priority, and further development on new things will be put on hold for the time being. According to the founders, the gaming experience stands above all, J. Todd Coleman & Gordon Walton.
I know this news will be a disappointment for many of you, and we share this, even though the current testers may be less surprised (…) but when faced with the choice between “doing something right” and “finishing something”, the first answer will always be the only right one.
Crowfall receives a financial boost through the licensing of MMO technology
New deal brings money into the coffers: But there was also good news. The license for the MMO engine behind Crowfall has been sold to a major MMORPG studio working on a new title. This refers not only to the graphics engine but also to the entire technology necessary to get an MMO running: accounts, characters, items, AI, zones, classes, persistence, and so forth. Crowfall has invested over 10 million dollars in this technology and has also considered licensing it to other companies.
What does this deal mean for Crowfall? The money is intended to be invested in new resources, especially in those that were previously in short supply. New people will be hired who will primarily work on optimization, bug fixing, and polishing.
This is how it continues with the PvP MMORPG Crowfall
When will Alpha 5.7 arrive? After the release of Update 5.6 in May, which made it possible for groups to build a kingdom, 5.7 follows. The latest update is currently being tested internally and should be released in the next three months.
5.7 focuses on maps and campaigns:
Unique worlds can be generated with a click: mountains, rivers, valleys, fortresses, and more
Campaigns for different seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Different day and night cycles with dynamic lighting effects from the sun and moon
“The Hunger” is coming – this is the process that leads to the slow end of a campaign and consumes the world
When will the beta come? After Update 5.7, which will be very significant for core gameplay, the sprint towards beta is set to begin.
The “MMORPG hope” Crowfall: The PvP MMO Crowfall is among the most promising MMORPGs of the future. Crowfall is a PvP MMORPG with a round-based approach. So, players do not play in a world that remains. Instead, the game world is repeatedly destroyed, and the campaigns start anew. However, players can advance through a parallel system and build their realm there. You can learn more about this in the following article:
There is finally new information about WoW: Classic! The developers have informed in an update about the state on which WoW: Classic will be released. The community is actively discussing it.
WoW: Classic will be playable on Patch 1.12: In an update, the developers of WoW: Classic talked about an important decision. The servers will be based on the last patch of Classic, Patch 1.12: The drums of war.
This is what Patch 1.12 for WoW Classic looks like
Since the announcement of the Classic servers, fans have been wondering about the patch state WoW: Classic will be in when it is officially (re)-released. The developers have now decided on Patch 1.12, as it represents the “most complete version of the Classic experience”.
All raids, the entire Classic content: Patch 1.12 was the last patch of WoW: Classic. With this state, the Classic servers will be able to offer everything World of Warcraft had during Classic times.
This also includes all the raids from that time. Both Ahn’qiraj and Naxxramas can be conquered again. However, it is still unclear whether the quest lines for accessing the raids will remain. It is also unknown if the first players on the server to open Ahn’Qiraj will receive the rare and coveted black Qiraji Battle Tank.
The black Qiraji Battle Tank. Image source: wowhead.
Discussion about modern conveniences: Some of the features that are taken for granted by players today did not exist in Classic. Whether and how Blizzard plans to introduce them is still uncertain. The goal should be to create a good, modern experience for Classic, not just to simply resurface Classic.
The community is actively discussing the possible changes and whether they are desired for Classic. Some frequently mentioned points include:
that Paladins were only playable for the Alliance in Classic, and Shamans only for the Horde
that there were no “Battle Pets”
and that things like Transmogrification and achievements did not exist.
Many Classic fans in the American forum are in favor of keeping it exactly that way. Classic should remain Classic.
Shamans. (Only) For the Horde!
What can you expect afterward? Patch 1.12 is currently the state on which WoW: Classic will run. Whether Blizzard will ever turn the servers into “The Burning Crusade” servers, or even release additional Classic patches remains to be seen.
What do you think of the decisions? Is this the state you wish for? Do you want some modern conveniences in Classic too? Leave us a comment!
For The Division 2, Ubisoft wants to offer really mean villains, which you will see in their voice acting and animations.
Real villains are what the fans of The Division desire, and this is exactly the wish the developers want to fulfill.
Real Villains in The Division 2
What is the problem? One of the criticisms of the first part of The Division was that the bad guys like the Cleaners did not seem really evil. They appeared more like waste collectors. The Rioters, for example, looked like regular civilians with baseball bats, which made them not particularly threatening. Ubisoft has already responded to this criticism, and the villains present themselves differently in the game today than they did at launch. Their voice acting has been changed, as have the animations, to make them appear even more sinister.
You can recognize the bad guys in The Division 2 just by their walk
Villains in The Division 2 are going to be even more evil. For The Division 2, the team plans to take this a step further. Villains will clearly be recognizable as such in the brutal world. Like the “True Sons,” which are brutes who bullied the weaker ones in school. Now they have access to weapons and begin to torment and torture people. They are supposed to really come across as villains, as scum representing the worst side of humanity. And this applies to all other enemies in the game as well.
A new Producer’s Letter at Bless Online addresses the players directly. It explains the reasons why Bless went into Early Access and presents the next steps. The action combat system is to come for all classes. Under the post, players demand that the servers be merged.
A Message to the Players of Bless
Bless tries to keep the community updated through regular Producer Letters. This week’s Producer Letter addresses the criticism of some players regarding the lack of content in the game and promises new content soon.
These contents players can expect:
A 3v3 arena where players can beat each other up.
A level 45 elite field boss will appear in the contested area of Basel Valley, which is best tackled in a trio.
The Royal Quests will find their way into the game. Players can accept them from level 45. They are daily tasks that increase your rank in your faction and provide rewards.
A new elite dungeon will find its way into the game. It is presumably the elite version of Migra Turis.
The action combat system is set to be unlocked for all classes except the Paladin. Currently, only the Berserker can play with the action combat system.
A new PvP game mode, the Siege of Castra, brings 70v70 content.
They are aware of the performance issues and want to address them.
Furthermore, the letter goes into the reasons for Early Access and why they prefer to release the game now rather than later.
Why Bless is Still an Early Access Title
Reasons for Early Access:
For the release of Bless Online in the West, the developers went back to the drawing board and changed key features of the game. Neowiz is therefore reliant on player feedback.
Additionally, they also need the financial support of the players to continue the game’s development.
Bless is Not Yet Where Players Want It to Be
Since Bless is currently more of a rough diamond that needs to be polished, players also have criticism to voice about the game.
What currently bothers the players:
The servers are too empty. Neowiz should please merge the servers. This is especially necessary for the new game mode Siege of Castra. For this, 140 players need to be found.
The FPS problems from launch cause significant frame rate drops for some players. According to Neowiz, performance improvement is a vital part of future updates.
The PvP balance is not yet where players would like it to be. Paladins and mages are very strong in PvP, whereas rangers are currently too weak.
Neowiz has not yet said anything about the classes Mystic, Assassin, and Warlock. Mystic and Assassin are expected to come within a year after the Early Access launch. They are currently still being revised.
How Many Players Does Bless Currently Have on Steam?
As is typical for an MMO, the number of players has decreased in the weeks following the release. While Bless launched with 34,000 players on Steam, currently 9,000 players are playing at the same time. However, since these 9,000 players are spread across 15 servers, players report issues finding teammates for the PvP activity Peninsular War.
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A new MMORPG has been announced with Warlords Awakening, which aims to provide a similar gaming experience to Lost Ark, which many are currently awaiting. But that sounds somewhat familiar… Warlords Awakening seems to be the third attempt to bring the Korean MMORPG ELOA to the West.
Lost Ark aims to become a kind of Diablo MMORPG, and this newly announced online game Warlords Awakening hits that mark as well.
Diablo as an MMO
Conquer the world! The story of Warlords Awakening revolves around you as a warrior embarking on a long journey. The goal: You want to become one of the powerful Elite Lords who can conquer the entire world of Epheia. Along the way, you will face many challenges.
A true MMORPG in the style of Diablo. Multiple classes, many quests, fast-paced and action-packed battles against hordes of enemies, and the search for loot – all this in an MMO environment where you encounter other players. Warlords Awakening aims to achieve a lot:
Complete many quests
Fight together with friends against gigantic boss enemies
Create your hero from the five classes Blood Knight, Mage, Seer, Hunter, and Assassin Warrior
Each class has three different combat positions that you choose in battles and must use against specific types of enemies
Try to rise to the status of an Elite Lord to further improve these combat positions
Develop your hero through three skill trees for each class
Use powerful combos in battles
You collect new weapons and gear throughout the adventures to become the strongest Warlord in the world
Explore many dungeons and participate in raids
Use mounts to explore the vast game world
Pets that you can also breed offer you certain advantages
Team up with up to 3 friends to combat other players in PvP modes
ELOA – the third attempt, but well disguised
That sounds somewhat familiar. Warlords Awakening was previously known as ELOA Online, Elite Lord of Alliance. However, it was not particularly successful, which is why the developers have revised it and are now re-releasing it. However, “Warlords Awakening” avoids any references to ELOA.
Season 5 of Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) is coming soon. It is not yet known what the theme of the season will be. However, the blockbuster loading screen number 8 might provide an answer. At least it is becoming clear what the meteor from season 3 was about.
Spoiler warning: The article contains the blockbuster loading screens 7 and 8.
But it’s not just show. The two final loading screens could reveal the theme of the next season!
The 7th loading screen shows what was inside the meteor
The visitor probably came with the meteor: The 7th loading screen this week finally shows what was in the meteor that was racing towards the Fortnite world in season 3. It appears to be an alien: the visitor. In the new loading screen, he has just emerged from his capsule.
This is also the skin that diligent players can earn. But what’s next?
The 8th loading screen – Atomic rocket or alien invasion?
What is he doing at the rocket? Dataminers have already found the 8th loading screen. It shows the visitor, standing in front of a rocket.
The visitor seems to have traveled to the secret supervillain base at Snobby Shores. There he is tinkering with the rocket that has always been found there. But what does the visitor intend to do with the rocket?
Loading screen #8
Theories about loading screen number 8
So far we know the following:
Someone has built a base around the meteorite
Hop Rocks have splintered from the meteorite. This temporarily alters gravity
The visitor wants to return home with the rocket. But why did he come here in the first place? Was his stay not voluntary?
Perhaps the rocket is also meant to lure the visitor’s kind. Then there would indeed be an alien invasion.
The rocket is to serve as a weapon, but instead of a nuclear warhead, it is supposed to release Hop Rock energy and create crazy effects.
Season 5 in Fortnite with aliens, even more superheroes, or Fallout theme?
Depending on what the visitor does with the rocket, the theme of season 5 may turn out differently. It could therefore be either an alien invasion or a post-apocalypse a la Fallout.
Or the developers may surprise us with something completely different. But it is considered certain that the visitor is involved, after all, he emerged from the meteor, which has so far been the major plot vehicle for seasons 3 and 4!
With the Forsaken expansion, Destiny 2 is set to become a better game. A high-ranking representative from Microsoft’s management has now put forward an idea to make the game even better for Guardians: crossplay between PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Destiny with positive news: Since the reveal of the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, Bungie can finally attract attention again with positive headlines. What has been known and seen so far about the upcoming fall add-on suggests that the studio has taken to heart much of the fan criticism. With Forsaken, Bungie is making a serious attempt to address the biggest weaknesses of Destiny 2.
Now, Microsoft’s management has spoken up and made a proposal on how to enhance the Destiny experience for fans and bring the Guardian community closer together.
Xbox Corporate Vice President brings crossplay for Destiny 2 into play
Xbox Vice President wishes for crossplay: Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President for Xbox, Mike Ybarra, expressed on Twitter his desire for a crossplay feature for Destiny 2 between Xbox One, PS4, and PC. He simultaneously launched a poll to gather fans’ opinions. With nearly 33,000 participants, the response is very clear: 87% want such a feature, while 13% are against it.
In the comments to the tweet, a lively discussion erupted regarding the prospects and possible hurdles, involving not only numerous fans but also some prominent figures from the Destiny community like King Gothalion or Fallout Plays.
Cross-save – yes, certainly: Among other things, there was debate about cross-save and cross-platform PvP. In response to a fan’s comment that he would also like to see a cross-save feature for Destiny 2, Ybarra added, “Yes, that too.”
Hurdle “PvP”: When it came to how the cross-platform feature should function in PvP – especially considering the differences between “mouse & keyboard” and controller – the Microsoft Vice President responded: “In PvP, it would be based on players’ wishes. One could consider a purely controller option or a mixed option.”
Some fans added that other titles like Gears of War 4 have platform-specific PvP, while some cooperative PvE elements are cross-platform. That could also be a possibility for crossplay in Destiny 2.
What are the chances for a cross-play feature? The discussions around crossplay are not new. Almost a year ago, Microsoft opened up to crossplay, allowing Minecraft and Rocket League fans on Xbox to play with other systems. Microsoft also called on other companies to follow suit in this area.
Some companies followed this call. But Sony decided against it – and it is actually about Sony and the PlayStation 4 in this discussion. All attempts to establish crossplay between Sony and other platforms have so far been unsuccessful.
Sony remains stubborn: And a change is not really in sight. Sony remains stubborn and hard in this regard. Recently, PS4 Fortnite players were surprised to find that they could not log in with their data on Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch, as they had already played with their account on PS4.
A crossplay function seems rather unlikely given the current situation. But who knows, perhaps such a proposal from Microsoft’s management combined with the fans’ reactions will bring movement into the matter.
Microsoft’s crossplay offensive: The Twitter initiative regarding Destiny 2 could be part of a Microsoft offensive to finally get Sony to budge, especially with the heated atmosphere surrounding Fortnite.
What about you? Would you be excited about a cross-play feature in Destiny 2? Would it make Destiny 2 a better experience?
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The music for the login screen of WoW: Battle for Azeroth has been released. Listen in and enjoy the new sounds from Kul Tiras and Zandalar!
Blizzard has released the theme music for the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft. When you log in to Battle for Azeroth in the future, this music will greet you on the login screen.
The nearly 11-minute track combines numerous pieces of music from the new addon, including from the areas of Boralus and the city of Zuldazar. But older pieces from past expansions can also be heard.
Significant for many players. For many players, the theme music holds great importance, as it is the “figurehead” of World of Warcraft. And it is likely these sounds that we will hear most frequently in the coming years of the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion.
If you (or one of your teammates) shows up late to the raid by 11 minutes, then you know why: Someone couldn’t tear themselves away from the theme music…
Trainers, during the Pokémon GO Community Days in June, you can catch Shiny Larvitar. The special event takes place today. We will tell you exactly what time the Pokémon GO Community Day starts.
What can you expect today at the event? The 6th Community Day in Pokémon GO takes place today, on June 16. There are rewards such as more experience points or extended incense: But above all, you will find Shiny Larvitar during the event, which you can evolve into Shiny Pupitar and Shiny Tyranitar.
The first pictures are already available from the community.
Shiny Tyranitar at the Community Day
When does the Community Day start and how long does it last? In Germany, the Community Day starts today at 11:00 AM and lasts for three hours. During this time, you will find an increased number of Larvitar, the Rock and Ground Pokémon, in the wild.
Confirmation from participants: Trainers from Asia were already able to participate in the Community Day and confirm what many are hoping for: Shiny Larvitar. While the Shiny version of the exclusive monsters has been available at each of the last Community Days, Niantic never officially announces it. Accordingly, the community waits for confirmation at each event.
Trainer shae16d writes on Reddit “The Community Day hasn’t even been running for 5 minutes” and posts a screenshot of Shiny Larvitar.
Certainty in monster hunting: This ensures that you can catch this shiny form during the event. You can see what the entire shiny family of Larvitar looks like in our guide to today’s Com. Day.
In Pokémon GO, the community event is coming up in June. The special Pokémon on this day is Larvitar. Its evolution, Tyranitar, will learn the move Smack Down.
Why is this Community Day so important? This Saturday, the Community Day will start in Pokémon GO. This will be especially significant because Tyranitar can learn the powerful move Smack Down. This makes the Rock attacker even stronger and a MUST-have for dedicated trainers.
We will show you what to expect at the Pokémon GO event in the overview.
All Bonuses for the Larvitar Event – Community Day
What: The Pokémon GO Community Day in June 2018
When: On Saturday, June 16, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time
Pokémon of the Day: Larvitar
Exclusive Move: Smack Down (Only Tyranitar)
Bonus: Triple XP for catching Pokémon
Bonus: 3-hour Lures
The Community Day will attract many trainers again in June. During the event, Larvitar will spawn more frequently in the wild. Its evolution, Tyranitar, is already popular as an attacker in raids. With the new move Smack Down, it will become even stronger. Additionally, there will be triple experience points for trainers catching Pokémon during the event. The path to level 40 will be a bit easier for many trainers.
Smack Down Move
During the Community Day in June, Tyranitar that you evolve or catch will be able to master the Rock move “Smack Down”.
What makes this special? So far, the exclusive moves of the Community Days have been charged moves. Smack Down is a fast move. This means that your Tyranitar does not have to forget the strong move “Rock Slide” to learn Smack Down. Instead, Smack Down and Rock Slide can fit into one moveset.
For many trainers, this Community Day is therefore the most important event of its kind so far. Trainers want to have Tyranitar with the Smack Down move as frequently as possible in their collection.
We therefore recommend that you absolutely catch or evolve Tyranitar during the Community Day so that they can master this move. Tip: Tyranitar as a raid boss also knows the Smack Down move after being caught. Fast or Charged TMs will not teach exclusive moves during the Community Day.
Shiny Tyranitar in Pokémon GO
During the past Community Days, trainers have caught shiny forms of the Pokémon of the day.
For this reason, it is believed that the Larvitar family will also appear in its shiny form during the Community Day. However, this is usually confirmed only shortly after the event starts when the first trainers have caught the shiny monsters. Niantic has never made an official announcement about the Community Days.
So far, the shiny families of the following monsters have been featured during Community Days in Pokémon GO:
The following overview shows possible 100% IV Larvitar. Reddit user Zinfogel uploaded the graphic and shared it with the TheSilphRoad community:
Please note that these are only possible 100% IV Larvitar. If the monster has a higher level but lower IV values, it could have the same CP.
Preparation and Tips for the Community Day
To fully take advantage of the increased experience points during the event, you should pack Lucky Eggs and plenty of Poké Balls.
Balls: Bring many Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls. This way, you can collect a lot of experience points.
Lures: They last for 3 hours during the event. Find a spot with many PokéStops and activate them there to catch many monsters.
Incense: Activating incense during your hunt will increase the number of Pokémon encounters. This increases the chance of shinies, as you’ll find more Larvitar.
Star Pieces and Lucky Eggs: Since you’ll want to catch as many Pokémon as possible during the event, using Lucky Eggs for more XP and Star Pieces for more dust is worth it.
Tips for Trainers
During these events, the community takes center stage. Recent events have clearly shown that these special monthly occurrences are popular and many trainers participate. Therefore, you will likely meet many other players in parks or popular meeting places in your neighborhood.
Make the most of it! A great opportunity for you to network and form raid groups.
In The Division today, on June 16th, is the big vendor reset. We present to you items from the vendors that are particularly worthwhile.
With the big information wave about The Division 2 and the release of patch 1.8.2, fans have had a packed Division week. Now everything is slowly returning to normal. Patch 1.8.2 brought new legendary missions, the new Shield achievements, and balance changes to a few classified sets.
Especially the Shields have been long awaited by agents: These are new challenges through which players can unlock rewards for The Division and the sequel. You can find all the information about the Shields here with us.
In the meantime, check out the new offers from the vendors! Every week, the vendor reset takes place from Friday night to Saturday. These are our recommendations.
Recommended Weapons since June 16th
Special Equipment Vendor, Terminal: MG5, Infantry Version with Precise, Careful and Competent. Good talents for PvP, replace Careful with Vengeful or Deadly.
DZ03: SASG-12 K Tactics with Expert, Deadly and Malevolent. With Malevolent in the third slot, this shotgun becomes a good option in PvE if you don’t have a Showstopper on hand. Replace Expert with Receptive or Destructive.
The Mods after the Vendor Reset
Vendors of the Dark Zone:
W 39th St: Weapon Mod (255) with exotic damage reduction
W 31st St: Quiet Muzzle Brake with Crit Damage (18%), Crit Chance, Precision, and increased Threat
W 46th St: Performance Mod with seeker mines damage (4%)
W 34th St: Electronics Mod (259) with Skill Power (3303)
5th Ave: Large Suppressor – Earth Brown with Crit Damage (19%), Stability, optimal range and reduced Threat
East 64th: Performance Mod with ballistic shield damage (5%)
Vendors of the PvE zone:
Special Equipment Vendor, Terminal: Stamina Mod (255) with Hit Points (2929)
Special Equipment Vendor, Terminal: Performance Mod with Pulse Crit Chance
Special Equipment Vendor, Terminal: Rifle Suppressor Omega with Headshot Damage (18.5%), Crit Damage, Crit Chance and reduced Threat
Southpaw: Violet Weapon Mod (189) with Damage against Elites (3%)
The Offer of the Special Blueprint Vendors
The vendor in the terminal brings blueprints of these items:
There may soon be a new argument in favor of Sony’s PS Now service: the download of games. This would eliminate one of the major disadvantages of the streaming service: it currently does not work well for people with a weak network.
Game flat rate with a major catch: PlayStation Now is a streaming service for games offered by Sony. Players on the PS4 and PC have a wide selection of games available through the subscription, which they can play without downloading. Until now, a strong internet connection was necessary.
What’s new? A Reddit user discovered that there may now be the basis for a download feature. However, it is not yet functional.
Download PS Now Games?
New pause menu found: On Reddit, user satertek states that there is a new pause menu in PS Now. This is supposed to offer an option to download the game. The button is simply called “Download Game” and the description explains that you can return to the game details and start the download.
Players with weak networks want to download their games
No function yet: Currently, the feature does not work. Nevertheless, players are excited. For them, it is more important that this button is at least “there”. It could be a sign that Sony is indeed planning to implement such a download function for the PS Now service.
Fans have been waiting for a long time: For years, fans have been telling Sony that they want to download the PS Now games. However, Sony has insisted that PlayStation Now is a streaming service.
Internet problems: The library of PlayStation Now is impressive, many PS2, PS3, and PS4 games can be found there. However, to play these without interruptions, a stable and fast internet connection is essential. After all, the game is not installed on your hard drive, but streamed from the internet.
Advantages of downloads: If Sony were to offer a download function, there would be a significant advantage: latency would be considerably lower. Additionally, there would be fewer artifacts while gaming, as the transmission from the hard drive to the console would lose less data than streaming over the internet – especially if other people are using the internet connection.
Xbox is already on board: This type of download function is already familiar to users from the Xbox Game Pass. Subscribers can download games there.
What does this mean for you? Through downloads, the PS Now service could become interesting for many more users. This way, even users with slower internet could take advantage of the large selection of games without having to buy each game individually.
So far, it is still unclear whether this is just a test or if Sony will actually unlock this feature for users soon. The screenshot was found by the Reddit user in the alpha protocol.
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Many players wondered if the RPG Cyberpunk 2077 will still be released on the current console generation. CD Projekt Red has now responded. What could this mean for a release date of Cyberpunk 2077?
With the more detailed reveal of Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 2018, CD Projekt Red stole the show from many other games. However, even though the first trailer created a stir and the reviews from journalists on site created a positive mood, there were some doubts among the console owners of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Will Cyberpunk 2077 still be released for the current generation? Or are the developers already aiming for a release on the next generation of consoles?
CD Projekt Red made it clear: Cyberpunk 2077 will still be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Cyberpunk 2077 is set to come for PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Focus on PS4 and Xbox One: Quest designer Patrick Mills explained in an interview with Game Informer that he had already “heard from several people” that CD Projekt Red was allegedly targeting the next generation of consoles. However, this is not true, as “we are targeting the current console generation. We want to release on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and of course also on PC.”
Cyberpunk 2077 – Release date 2020?
Launch across multiple generations? Fans are already speculating that Cyberpunk 2077 will likely be released towards the end of the current console generation and at the start of the next one. This is estimated to be around 2020. Then the game could possibly also come to the newer consoles with a slight delay and maybe an “optimized” version.
However, there is still no concrete release date for Cyberpunk 2077. The developers do not want to commit and continue their “It will be done when it’s done” mentality.
Do you think it is good that the developers are still focusing on the current generation? Or would you prefer them to wait for the computing power of the next consoles?
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Every Friday in Destiny 2, Xur returns.Where is the Agent of the Nine and what items does he have for sale? Here are his location and inventory on June 15.
This week was again all about the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. At E3 2018, Bungie revealed more interesting details about the upcoming major fall addon.
One of the highlights was a new story trailer for Forsaken, which was able to evoke more emotion in most Guardians in just under two minutes than the entire previous story of Destiny 2.
You can find the new trailer as well as many other details about Destiny 2: Forsaken in our overview article:
And today, on June 15, the mysterious Agent of the Nine strikes again in the Destiny universe. Let’s welcome Xur together. What does the noodle face have for us this time?
All info about Xur in Destiny 2 on June 15 on PS4, Xbox One and PC
When does Xur come?
Xur visits us every Friday at 7 PM. He chooses a quiet spot on a planet or moon of his choice, from where 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? He can be found at this location today
Xur has certain positions where he likes to settle for the weekend. This time he sets up his stand in the EDZ on Earth.
Offer and inventory of Xur
Weapon: Tractor Cannon – Shotgun 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, a scorch modifier, one advantage/disadvantage, and two additional disadvantages can be activated.
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: Midtown
Mode: Countdown
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 “Demand”
The Shotgun “Opposition”
Additionally, there is 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.
In Cyberpunk 2077 you can literally make the walls shake. Many areas of the game are completely destructible. Additionally, there will be the well-known “color code” for items, which makes their quality instantly recognizable.
At E3 2018, some journalists had the opportunity to get hands-on with Cyberpunk 2077 and had in-depth discussions with the developers. This revealed many details and exciting insights. It was disclosed that Cyberpunk 2077 will feature destructible environments and the well-known color schemes for items.
Destruction of the environment. At E3, a representative from CD Projekt Red confirmed that Cyberpunk features a “full destruction system”. This makes sense, as in Cyberpunk, weapons can fire through walls. Whether whole buildings are destructible remains to be seen. At least players should be able to create chaos with the interior design if they wish. It remains to be seen whether the system also allows for destroying rooms and seeking cover behind debris.
Chaos within limits: Elsewhere, it was stated that one can also create chaos in Cyberpunk, such as running over citizens with cars (like in GTA). However, this is only possible “to a limited extent”, as those who create too much chaos will soon become the talk of the town and face the wrath of the megacorps.
Cyberpunk 2077 has the well-known color code for items
Color coding for loot. Anyone who has played any RPG in the last 12 years will likely be familiar with the color system. Depending on the color of the text, an item is particularly rare and thus particularly powerful. White usually stands for “common”, while purple stands for “epic” and orange for “legendary”. However, it has not yet been revealed whether the rarity of items in Cyberpunk depends on randomness or is strictly predefined.
Are you excited about destructible environments and “typical” RPG elements like item rarity?
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The press conferences of E3 2018 have taken place and the fair is slowly coming to an end. Time to reflect and pick the presentation highlights. What were the biggest games and the best moments of E3?
The last few days have been like Christmas for gamers. At E3 2018, countless games were announced during the fair itself or at the press conferences, which developers are currently working on.
Did you miss the press conferences or the announced games? We briefly summarize the individual presentations and the highlights of the press conferences for you.
EA – “Show us games, not players”
How did the presentation go? Electronic Arts had some highlights this year, such as BioWare’s Anthem and Battlefield V. The platformer Unravel 2 and the indie game Sea of Solitude were particularly well received online. In addition, the often-requested content for Clone Wars for Star Wars: Battlefront 2 was briefly introduced.
How did the presentation go down with the audience? Players were puzzled when the new Star Wars game from Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, was announced in a brief aside without any visual material.
The mood shifted when EA introduced the next installment of the Madden football game and brought pro Madden player Young Kiv and NFL player Juju Smith-Schuster on stage. Then followed a 15-minute segment on the mobile game Command and Conquer: Rivals, which completely sank the ship. The Reddit community criticized that people wanted to see games, not players. Thus, the Madden and C&C segments missed their target with the audience.
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Xbox – 50 titles, many for the first time, few exclusives
How did the presentation go? Microsoft packed a particularly full package this year and announced a whopping 50 games, including 15 world premieres, during the Xbox press conference. They also stated that they are already working on the next Xbox consoles and intend to significantly expand their portfolio through studio acquisitions.
They showed a trailer for Halo Infinite, but as it turned out later, it was meant to showcase the new engine. The visuals had nothing to do with the game itself.
The first gameplay footage of Cyberpunk 2077, which we have embedded for you below
How did the presentation go down with the audience?The Reddit community particularly appreciated the multitude of games presented and the execution of the presentation. Given the few exclusive titles, it was suggested that the presentation provided little reason to purchase the Xbox One. A special highlight awaited at the end of the event with the trailer for Cyberpunk 2077, the new game from The Witcher studio CD Projekt.
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Bethesda – Yes, we are bringing Skyrim to every platform
How did the presentation go? Bethesda’s presentation this year was quite lively: Andrew W.K. entertained the audience musically, and several titles were announced that players have been waiting for years. There was also a lot to see about Fallout 76 – again with a humorous, confident presentation by Game Director and Executive Producer of Bethesda Game Studios, Todd Howard.
and Fallout 76, which had already been seen earlier at Microsoft
How did the presentation go down with the audience?Some viewers from the Reddit community found the presentation quite embarrassing until Todd Howard came on stage and introduced the real blockbusters. Especially the humor was well received, such as the video for Skyrim: Very Special Edition for Amazon’s Alexa, which at least exists in the USA. Overall, the community describes the press conference as “solid”.
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How did the presentation go? The biggest problem with Square Enix’s press conference was that many of the games had already been shown in previous presentations. Games that fans were particularly excited about, such as the Avengers Project or new information about the Final Fantasy VII remake, were omitted.
How did the presentation go down with the audience?The audience on Reddit generally received Square Enix’s presentation less well. The company was accused of simply not being adequately prepared for such a large event. Other users speculated that no showable games were ready.
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How did the presentation go? This year at Ubisoft it was all about “more of the same.” Instead of announcing a plethora of new IPs, there was a lot of love for the already existing franchises at the French company’s press conference. The conference had an artistic, colorful, and varied slant: It was more of a “show” what was presented.
What were the multiplayer highlights from Ubisoft?
How did the presentation go down with the audience?On Reddit, it was particularly appreciated that Ubisoft did not neglect their already established games and continued to provide updates for titles like Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor, and The Division. Additionally, in this year’s announcements, the integration into the program was regarded positively by players. The presentation of Just Dance 2019, for example, worked wonderfully as a show opener.
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How did the presentation go? At the PC Gaming Show of the gaming site “PC Gamer” in 2018, the games that would otherwise go short at the fair were presented. The result was a colorful, chaotic mix of titles that unfortunately interested very few viewers from start to finish.
How did the presentation go down with the audience?Some viewers on Reddit expected more from the presentation and were left bored, while others loved the variety of titles presented and celebrated the presentation. The fact that the conference lasted about two hours was also criticized.
Despite its length, the presentation did have some small highlights that could excite their fans.
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How did the presentation go? Sony took a more reserved approach at the PlayStation presentation this year and focused on fewer innovations, which were instead presented in detail. The conference struggled periodically with technical problems: sound dropouts, strange cues from the direction, or a complete crash of the transmission on the streaming platform Twitch.
However, the audience got to see exciting trailers for The Last of Us Part 2 and the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion Forsaken.
How did the presentation go down with the audience?Sony’s presentation at E3 2018divides the community on Reddit. Some are disappointed that there was so little to see about the games and instead much was discussed about the titles. Other viewers defend this approach by stating that Sony did exactly what they had announced in the weeks leading up to the event. They showcased fewer games but focused specifically on them.
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How did the presentation go? It seemed that Nintendo was fully focused on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch this year. The company dedicated 30 minutes of its presentation to the upcoming fighting game, where numerous Nintendo characters compete against each other.
How did the presentation go down with the audience?Many viewers on Reddit found Nintendo’s presentation boring or one-sided. The heavy focus on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was received unfavorably. Additionally, Pikachu and Co. were too briefly addressed for some viewers: Pokémon Let’s Go was only discussed in-depth in the following days during Nintendo’s Treehouse broadcasts.
Warframe finally has a story update again. In “Sacrifice,” you will learn how the story continues and finally discover what your Warframe suits really are!
Since the legendary story update “The Second Dream,” we know what is inside the Warframes. In “The War Within,” the mysterious “Operators” were finally described in more detail and equipped with their own abilities. But we still do not know what the Warframes themselves represent.
However, there are some extremely disturbing story snippets that hint at a gruesome secret. This is now partially unveiled with the new update “Sacrifice”.
Major Update Sacrifice Released for PC
The new story update Sacrifice has been announced for a long time. Now it is finally here – at least on PC. The console versions are expected to follow in the summer. Sacrifice brings a wave of new content. The new Warframe “Excalibur Umbra” is particularly eagerly awaited.
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This black Excalibur version has been available in China for some time. Now you can finally play it in the West.
In addition to the new Umbra Warframe, there are also:
A new UI: The user interface is being revamped, including the inventory and merchant menus.
New cosmetic upgrades: You will receive Umbra armor parts for all Warframes, Umbra cosmetics for your Operator, new head accessories, and even armors for your Kavats and Kubrows.
You can now also mod the weapons from your skills – including Valkyr’s claws.
A new Captura scene with Sacrifice theme.
Umbra glyphs for your profile.
By the way, if you enter the promo code “OLDFRIEND” on any platform by July 20, 2018, you will get a nice Orokin tea set and a 3-day affinity booster.
Attention: To start the story of Sacrifice, you must first complete all other stories. So Second Dream, War Within, Chains of Harrow, and the Apostasy Prologue.
The Next Shocking Chapter of the Warframe Story
The biggest highlight of Sacrificeshould still be the story. As the lead community manager Rebecca Ford (the voice of Lotus) revealed in an interview with PCGamer, story updates in Warframe are always about answering current questions.
Before “Second Dream,” the question was often “What are Tenno?”
Before “The War Within,” people wondered “What exactly is going on with the Operators?”
The current questions at the start of “Sacrifice” are therefore:
“What are the Warframes now?”
“Where did the Warframes come from?”
“What exactly is Umbra?”
The Fate of Lotus and Ballas
In the search for the answer regarding the origins of the Warframes, Lotus and the mysterious Orokin Ballas also play a role. Ballas “kidnapped” the “Space Mom” Lotus in the last story update “Apostasy Prologue.” He is also the voice in the background of the Prime trailers.
He was significantly involved in the creation of the Warframes, and to get to the bottom of the mystery, Sacrifice will heavily rely on flashbacks. There, you will learn what really happened when the Orokin created the Warframes in their desperation to combat the Sentients.
Moreover, the mysterious Umbra also plays an important role in this. Rebecca Ford just hopes that the appearance of this legendary Warframe does not distract too much from the story. A situation like in the Marvel film Civil War, where Spider-Man’s appearance distracted from the rest of the film, is hopefully not going to occur.
Decisions Might Become Important
Later in the interview, Ford mentioned the decisions you can make in various dialogues in the game. It is still unclear what that will entail. It seems that the developers are currently uncertain about it as well.
But they plan to eventually integrate the decisions into the game. However, not until a later time. Overall, the creative work on the game is never finished; they only have “releases”.
Therefore, it will keep going and Sacrifice will not be the end of the Warframe story. There will always be new questions that will be answered in the next update.
Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) has learned in Season 4 and given its most dedicated players a task that has motivated them for weeks. It’s about the blockbuster skin “The Visitor”. It’s now available, but only for the most dedicated players
Motivating hunt for loot! When the Battle Pass first appeared in Fortnite during Season 2, players were already excited. Players consistently leveled up and regularly experienced success by unlocking new goodies in the Battle Pass.
In Season 3, the concept was then expanded with weekly challenges and even more skins and goodies from the Pass.
The problem: Especially eager gamers reached the final stage in the Pass soon and had nothing left to do. By week 6 or 7, hardcore players were done with the Battle Pass in Fortnite. The rest of the season did not interest them anymore.
In Season 4, the developers therefore improved the system again and gave even the most hardcore pros a goal until week 7.
Motivating speed brake in Season 4
How did Epic keep the super gamers engaged? To ensure hardcore grinders didn’t conquer everything again in a short time, the Blockbuster Challenge offered a reward that couldn’t be completed immediately.
Moreover, the challenge had 7 stages. Each week, you could complete exactly one of them. What the reward was, was also completely unknown. All they knew was that there would be a legendary skin.
Story bits at least as exciting as the skin
There was also a story! For the first time in Season 4, a kind of meta-plot was told. There were several themes, including superheroes and the mysterious comet from Season 3. Each week, a new title image was unlocked when all previous challenges had been completed.
The Visitor is the skin you get from the Blockbuster Challenge. He is a type of alien and has a cool cape and customizable helmet displays. A worthy reward for hardcore completionists.
In Season 3, it didn’t matter whether you completed all challenges or not. In Season 4, your effort is clearly rewarded. Anyone who sees a “Visitor” now knows, “I have a really dedicated player in front of me!”
Source: FortniteIntel
Many casual players will not be able to complete all 7 necessary week challenges. Whether due to lack of time, or because they simply can’t get enough kills with traps or sniper rifles.
Additionally, the Visitor comes with a final title image that already teases the next season of the story. We will soon write another detailed article about this here. It remains exciting what Epic has in store for Season 5!
In a documentary by Bild about the FIFA commentators Frank Buschmann and Wolff Fuss, the first icons for FUT 19 were leaked.
Gullit and Maldini available again as FUT icons
Commentator quotes confirm icons. In a short video documentary about “Buschi” and Wolff Fuss, some quotes for FIFA 19 are mentioned. It primarily revolves around players, in this case, even about the first icons. Ruud Gullit and Paolo Maldini were mentioned by name, which is a clear sign that we can play with both icons again in FIFA 19.
In 1987, Ruud Gullit went to the Italian league, specifically to AC Milan […].
Only 14 goals conceded in a season, and of course, Maldini played a major role in that.
Hint at a new German icon? A reddit user jokingly mentioned regarding another quote, that must be Rudi Völler. Presumably due to his viral quote “He never loved football.” Many Germans would welcome Völler as an icon, but several stars might be meant. Who do you think of with this commentator’s quote?
A very important man with an incredible understanding of the game – He has lived football as few others have!
What icons does the community wish for FIFA 19?
It is likely that the icons from FIFA 18 will also be playable in FIFA 19. Nevertheless, EA will surely not miss the opportunity to advertise new icons. What are the community’s favorites?
