Frontier Developments has released the next update of the space online game Elite Dangerous with Beyond: Chapter Two.
The war against the alien Thargoids continues, and you can now experience this in the new, free update Beyond: Chapter Two, which introduces additional missions among other things.
What to expect from Beyond: Chapter Two
Many innovations. Among the things that the update brings are:
New Wing Mining Missions
Additional USS scenarios and missions leading you there
Megaship interactions have been added to installations
“Escape Hatch” interaction points introduced on damaged megaships
You can now surrender to security contacts if you have outstanding bounties and no bad reputation. You will then be taken to the nearest prison
Friendly Fire against NPC ships has been adjusted, which should lead to fewer “accidental crimes”
Your bad reputation now decays while you are docked
The current reputation of players in the cockpit is displayed correctly
You can purchase new Guardian weapons and technologies from the Tech Brokers to have better chances against the Thargoids
The two ships Krait Mk II and the Alliance Challenger are newly added
Moreover, several other new features, adjustments, and bug fixes have made their way into the game.
A big update is still to come. The developers of Elite Dangerous are currently working on another major update. This is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2018. It will include among other things:
Squadrons
Improved Mining
Exploration that is more rewarding
Those who enjoy playing Elite Dangerous can take a look at the innovations of Beyond: Chapter Two immediately.
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Patch 1.25 has Overwatch saved, according to many players. The reason for this is the group search and the recognition, which improves the climate.
Despite Blizzard’s efforts to combat toxicity and punish it more harshly, the tone in Overwatch has been harsh and led to dissatisfaction among many players. The latest patch 1.25 has not intensified the penalties but has taken a different route: positive behavior is rewarded and thus promoted.
Finding a group made easy: If you don’t want to play alone, you can now use the group search in Overwatch. This allows you to specifically add players to your team who share similar views as yourself. Do you prefer to play in a relaxed, casual round where interesting team compositions are the focus? Or a serious group that wants to rank up?
Everyone can find like-minded players here, and thanks to voice chat, you can prepare for the match before it starts. Misunderstandings decrease, more players can express their preferred role, and overall enjoyment of the game increases.
“Fake Kindness” – Better than No Kindness
The second system is also helpful: Those who stand out positively, give tips to other players, and simply show their best side may ultimately be rewarded with “recognition”. This increases the player’s recognition level, which will be compensated with special rewards in the future.
This encourages (almost) all players to behave friendlier, as they are eager to receive the additional rewards. Additionally, many players set a minimum level of recognition when using the group search – if you want to join these groups, you need to behave well in advance.
While there are some critics who say that the system is only “feigned kindness,” the supporters are in the majority. “Feigned kindness is far better than having an honest flamer on the team.”
Other players put it even more directly: “You are friendly to strangers, even if it is hypocritical. That’s life, that’s how it should be.”
Of course, penalties still exist for players who completely step out of line and simply cannot behave. However, the incentive of a reward has ensured that penalties need to be applied less frequently.
In summary, it can be said that trolls are currently on the decline in Overwatch. Chronic complainers are banned for longer periods, and the “fake friendly” contribute to a positive atmosphere.
What do you think of the new systems for group search and recognition? Has it had a positive impact on you as well? Do you notice the changes?
In The Crew 2 you have a lot of vehicles available for tuning. How the tuning works and how extensive it is, you will find out here.
The Crew 2 offers a lot to give players motivation to race. In addition to the rank system as well as the numerous events and race modes, there are also your cars and planes that you can tune.
The performance level should give you an impression of how good your vehicle is compared to others in the same category. To modify your car, you don’t even need to go back to your headquarters; you can make upgrades right on the spot in the start menu.
This is how the tuning of The Crew 2 is structured
Complete races, get the loot: With every race you finish in the top 3, you receive loot boxes containing random parts with which you can improve your vehicle. These are generally better than the parts you already have equipped.
The parts have different rarity levels, similar to equipment in other online games, ranging from common gray parts to epic (purple) equipment items. Ivory Tower has already announced that it will add another rarity level (legendary, probably orange) in September 2018.
These parts you can tune on your cars:
Brakes
Transmission
Control Unit
Engine Block
Exhaust
Suspension
Tires
Differences to other vehicle types: Brakes and tires are not applicable for airplanes and boats. Instead, these have paddles. Moreover, you can tune the propeller on boats while you can upgrade the fuselage on airplanes. The suspension is also not applicable for tunable gas pedals.
The rarer parts, that is, blue and higher, have various perks that allow your nitro to recharge faster.
The performance level shows how good your car or the individual parts are: The maximum level varies among the respective vehicles. For example, a ’67 Chevy Impala has a maximum performance level of 280, while the Offshore Mk1 speedboat reaches 250. In the game, you can look up all values in the catalog.
The basic equipment of the vehicles differs. Some start at very low performance levels, while others begin at 150 and higher. This depends on brand and vehicle type. However, once you have built up a basic stock of tuning parts, you can quickly raise them to higher levels.
Parts are reusable: You can remove parts from other vehicles and use them on others. However, there are clear categories. Parts from street racers cannot be attached to cars intended for off-road racing. And definitely not on airplanes.
How large the selection of cars, boats, and airplanes in The Crew 2 is, you can read in our listing.
Sieges in Conan Exiles require a lot of time and resources. Those who engage in a lot of PvP want to work as efficiently as possible. With tar balls, that’s possible – but why actually?
Properly besieging in Conan Exiles: To destroy enemy buildings, you need explosives or siege weapons. Although normal weapons also deal damage to building parts, it is not enough to justify their repairs.
A trebuchet is impressive – but impractical. Balls work better!
That’s why tar balls and demon fire balls are better than explosive jars
Explosive jars are the most widely used explosives and therefore the primary weapon for many players. However, more and more sieges are taking place with tar balls and demon fire balls – and for good reason.
A warrior with a demon fire ball.
1. Explosive jars are expensive and difficult to manufacture
While explosive jars are “the explosives”, their production is cumbersome. To craft explosive jars, you need to learn “Explosive Traps” at level 35. To do this, you need the talents “Fire Bowl Cauldron” and “Potter”, for which you again need to learn “Iron Tools” and “Furniture Maker”.
To even be able to craft explosive jars, you need to learn five recipes and wait until level 35. After that, you need a lot of materials for a single explosive jar:
Explosive Jar
1 Clay Jar
5 Tar
1 Dragon Powder
An explosive jar in Conan Exiles.
The jar and tar are quickly made or collected. However, the dragon powder requires a whole range of materials that you must mix in the fire bowl cauldron:
Dragon Powder
2 Demon Blood
10 Sulfur
50 Crystal
100 Steel Fire
Especially the demon blood and the steel fire make dragon powder so expensive. Demon blood can only be farmed in a few areas, and making such a large amount of steel fire takes a lot of time. Explosive jars are therefore not really efficient.
Explosive jars must be placed on buildings – and tend to roll away.
2. Tar and demon fire balls are easier to manufacture
Tar is a byproduct from tanneries that you can run with the leather or chitin of creatures from which you take the explosive glands for the demon fire balls. The production chain works much smoother and is shorter.
You can get both reptile skin and explosive glands from salamanders in the jungle.
3. You can craft the balls earlier
To craft tar and demon fire balls, you only need a slave at the fire bowl cauldron and the cauldron’s recipe. You can start capturing slaves as early as level 10 and learn the cauldron at level 15. The balls are therefore available 20 levels earlier than explosive jars!
Especially in larger guilds, this is a significant advantage. Even newcomers can help successfully carry out sieges by crafting the items and passing them to fighters.
That’s all you need: A fire bowl cauldron with a slave.
4. The balls deal more damage in combination
The actual damage from the tar and demon fire balls comes from applying layers of tar to a building part and then igniting them.
If you apply 15 layers of tar to a building and then ignite them, the tar burns for about double the damage of an explosive jar. The damage can then be further increased by keeping the fire going with more tar a few seconds after igniting, until the building is destroyed.
This is what it looks like when the building is on fire.
5. Balls are safer and easier to transport
Tar and demon fire balls have several advantages over explosive jars that play a large role in sieges:
Balls can be stacked: Tar and demon fire balls can be stacked up to a quantity of 25. Explosive jars can only be moved individually and placed in the action bar.
Balls can be thrown: Unlike explosive jars, you can use balls from a distance. Explosive jars must be placed in one location and then ignited – which can be dangerous. Balls are used from a distance.
For comparison: Explosive jars and balls in the inventory.
If you want to effectively besiege, you are better off with tar and demon fire balls than with explosive jars. They are easier to craft, can also be made by newer members, deal greater damage, and are easier to transport and use.
These trainers took the opportunity and attacked the powerful boss Mewtwo in Pokémon GO with a horde of Rattata.
What’s special about Mewtwo? To encounter the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo in Pokémon GO, you must first be invited to an EX Raid. You can receive such an invitation with a little luck if you frequently participate in raids against other Pokémon in gyms. Some trainers have yet to encounter Mewtwo, while others have battled the boss multiple times.
Why weak monsters? It is usually assumed that trainers choose only their strongest monsters for such a battle. However, a group of trainers had fun with the raid and gathered as many of the new Alolan Rattata as possible. With these relatively weak monsters, they then attacked Mewtwo.
Rattata against Mewtwo in the video
The biggest raid fun: On Reddit, trainer tensfredz shared a video of his raid with the Silphroad community. In it, many of the Alolan Rattata face off against the EX Raid boss Mewtwo. Tensfredz mentions that this was probably the most fun he ever had in a raid.
From fun to serious, then back to fun: When the Alolan Rattata were released into the wild in Pokémon GO, the idea of forming a Rattata army came up among the trainer and his friends. Many members of the group were interested and wanted to join. The trainers then caught a mini-army of the “little, fat rats,” as tensfredz wrote on Reddit.
Extra power: Trainer tensfredz explains that some trainers even used TMs to change the attacks of the Rattata. Others used Stardust to make the rats even stronger.
You can find the video of the raid here:
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The Terrmian Waterpark is reopening in Black Desert for a limited time and all players are warmly invited to visit. During the event, players can win rare prizes and participate in the grand final raffle.
A Theme Park by the Sea
Short opening hours. The Terrmian Waterpark is only open at certain times of the year. Therefore, it is worth stopping by at least once.
When does the event take place? The event runs from June 27th to July 18th.
Where is the waterpark located? You can find the Terrmian Waterpark northwest of the city of Olvia. From Olvia, it’s just a stone’s throw to the event area.
What do you get for participation? Various rewards. Including items from the Pearl Shop, an exclusive outfit set, and rare equipment.
Have Fun in the Park at the Mini-Games
Mini-Games: In the waterpark, you can try your luck at various mini-games. To participate in most mini-games, you need Terrmian coins.
You can receive up to 5 Terrmian Coin XL daily every 20 minutes, which you can collect through your challenge window. You open the challenge window by clicking on the scroll icon at the top left of the screen.
Additionally, you can complete repeatable quests in the Terrmian Waterpark every day that reward you with coins. There are various ways to obtain the coveted coins. The mini-games reward you with prizes and a Terrmian Seal.
Especially Rewarding Mini-Games
Acquire Valuable Equipment. There are three mini-games that you should visit frequently because they reward you with Terrmian Pearls.
Shoot Coconut Canons
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Drive Out Terrmian Possessed Spirits!
You can exchange the Terrmian Pearls with the quest giver for the quest “So Disappointed!” for various valuable rewards. For 50 pearls, you can receive either a Main Weapon Coupon, a Sub-Weapon Coupon, an Awakening Weapon Coupon, or a Duo Ring of Crescent Guardian. The coupons are only valid for 21 days, so redeem them quickly.
Exchange Terrmian Seals for Special Items
Seals for Prizes. If you have collected enough seals after a few successful rounds of mini-games, you can exchange them with the NPC Giorio for various items that are all thematically related to the sea.
For 5 seals, you will receive a shining Pearl Treasure Chest, which can contain sealed weapon boxes among other things.
For 10 seals, you can acquire the Coral Crown or the Seahorse Diving Helmet. These items grant you +1 Luck.
Also costs 10 seals, the event-specific Terrmian Harpoon and the Terrvi Feather Champron for your horse.
How to Participate in the Final Raffle: You can also exchange 10 seals with the NPC Rose for a Festival Entry Coupon once per account. As long as you have this coupon in your inventory at the end of the event, you will automatically be entered into the final raffle. A total of 16 special outfit sets will be raffled.
Catch the Octopus
Fishermen beware! This is how you make a lot of silver: The Terrmian Octopus is here and diligent fishermen are flocking to the waterpark area to cast their lines. Many players have already set up tents on-site.
The octopus has a selling value of 500,000 silver each. It is an easy source to quickly obtain a lot of silver. Some players have already announced that they will be AFK fishing for the duration of the event.
The best fishing spot for the octopus is the docks in the event area. There are many other players there, so you can’t miss them.
Online games often have a reputation for offering a harsh environment and an unwelcoming player base. We believe this is unjust, and this week we ask: What was the nicest thing someone did for you in-game?
Veteran players taking newcomers under their wings, groups patiently guiding their teammates through endgame content, or friends generously gifting others: The Mein-MMO editorial team has experienced many nice gestures in online games. Today we want to know from you what kind acts your fellow players have done for you.
Nice Gestures from the Editorial Team
Irie found a group after a long break in Destiny 1 that helped her through all the raids during the Age of Triumphs. The players she found through an LFG site stayed with her until 5 AM, going through the four raids, even though they no longer needed any loot themselves.
Sven once couldn’t continue during the early days of Destiny 1 in the middle of a raid and went AFK. His team managed to complete the Glass Chamber without him, allowing Sven to receive loot despite only a few inactivity hits. To top it off, the lucky player also managed to grab the then overpowered Vex Mythoclast.
When things weren’t going well for her, Leya received a beautiful decoration for her Kavat from a clan member. It’s clear that Leya was thrilled, as she only came to the shooter through the quirky space cats earlier.
Micha was also surprised by the generosity of the Warframe community. Due to the steep learning curve and the few explanations Warframe offers to newcomers, she was initially quite intimidated. A complete stranger took her under his wing after a mission and explained everything a baby ninja needs to know. To top it off, she received a blueprint for the Boltor Prime, which she still enjoys using today.
The story of Patrick proves that there are nice teammates not only in online shooters: After Patrick and his group played League of Legends intensively for a winter and reached a Gold rating together, a teammate gifted each one from the group a special skin for the champion with which they performed best before Christmas.
These were our stories, and we are sure you also have a few nice stories to share. What was the nicest thing someone did for you in-game? We look forward to your comments!
In the coming week, Cloud Imperium Games will release Update 3.2 for the space MMO Star Citizen. Mining and improved group play will be the focus.
Slowly but surely, Star Citizen is progressing. With the Alpha 3.2, a step closer to the release of the MMORPG will be taken in a few days.
Mine resources
Mining as an exciting feature. Alpha 3.2 introduces mining into the game. The developers aim to implement this feature in an exciting and fun way.
You scan locations, discover resources, and mine them to sell
The mining system is expected to significantly impact the in-game economy
During mining, PvP battles may occur if other players also discover and want to mine the resources
Other players can wait until you have finished the mining work and then ambush you to steal the cargo
With the mined resources, you will earn credits and can purchase new weapons and better ships, for example
Form groups. With the new grouping system, it is easier to find other players and embark on adventures together. The Quantum-Linking system also plays an important role here. It allows you to travel within the same solar system simultaneously. Grouping is designed to enable more and interesting interactions among players.
There’s more to come. Additionally, Alpha 3.2 will bring several more features, including manned turrets, G-forces, new spaceships, bug fixes, and much more.
Improved AI did not make it into this version. The developers also note that not everything they planned for version 3.2 has made it into the update. The improved AI of the NPCs, for example, will come later. Some players are somewhat disappointed by this.
Players are happy but also have suggestions for improvements. On the Public Test Server, Alpha 3.2 is already playable. Generally, the update is well received. Fans find the mining system particularly exciting. However, there are also some suggestions for improvements in the official forum:
The controls for mining are not precise enough and should be optimized
It often takes a long time to mine resources. If nothing exciting happens in the meantime, it becomes boring
The interface should be revised, as information can be hard to identify
Overall, the performance of the game is still criticized. However, the developers explain that this is “normal” in an alpha
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) there is more news from the rocket. Meanwhile, not only a new countdown has appeared. There are also warning sirens that keep sounding on the map. The launch of the rocket is expected to take place on Saturday.
News from the rocket: As the comet in Season 3 inspires interest in Season 4, the rocket has caught the attention of Fortnite players. A rocket has been standing at the villains’ base in Snobby Shores for weeks, which has become increasingly active recently. At first, the thing was loaded with Hop Rocks from the comet crater. Then suddenly logos in the form of the rocket base (a skull) and countdowns appeared on screens in the Fortnite world.
Meanwhile, things have escalated: A warning siren keeps sounding during matches and seems to be coming from the base. What could it mean?
Rocket Alarm!
Is the launch imminent? If you play Fortnite often, you might eventually notice a mysterious warning siren. Depending on how close you are to the rocket base, the sound will be louder or quieter.
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But it is definitely there, and both I, Jürgen, and various YouTubers have heard it. Here you can find the evidence videos.
Final Countdown? Is a new map coming?
The last countdown has started: The warning sirens fit well with the current situation. Various rocket sound files have been found in the code. Additionally, another countdown to the rocket has appeared. A timer has been counting down on screens and at the base itself since Wednesday. If you project it into the future, it will end on June 30, 2018, at 7:30 PM.
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A recently released theory from the Buddies (data miners) suggests that a monster (the Leviathan) will emerge from Moisty Mire and then rampage over the map. You would have to take it down with the rocket after weakening it first. This would at least fit the leak from the beginning of Season 4. Accordingly, Moisty Mire is said to be destroyed at the end of Season 4.
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What happens with the rest of Season 4? On the other hand, the rocket might not change much if it launches on June 30. Because Season 4 is said to last until July 12 according to Epic! And that Epic will fundamentally change the map before the new season starts is considered rather unlikely.
What is your theory about the rocket? Will it shake up the map significantly or create something entirely new?
There are increasing rumors that Google wants to enter the gaming market. A proprietary console and a streaming service are reportedly in the works – this could mean that PS4 and Xbox One will face strong competition.
Google is increasingly pushing into the gaming market. At least that is what several rumors say, as reported by Kotaku. Some independent sources claim that Google intends to release its own console, a streaming service, and even its own games in the coming years.
Play current PC games simply in the browser?
Streaming service for all platforms. One of the rumors states that Google is currently working on a streaming service that would allow games to be played on various platforms in high quality. The actual game would then run on an external high-end computer from Google and be streamed in real-time to various devices of the user. Essentially, this could allow current PC games to be played easily in a browser or on a smartphone – provided the internet connection is stable. Other streaming services have failed precisely because of the issue of fast connectivity, as hiccups, lags, or pixelated graphics would condemn the project to failure.
Streaming Destiny instead of on the PC? It would be conceivable!
Own Google hardware – a console? The rumors about Google’s own hardware are not yet that specific. Whether this involves a console that wants to compete with the next generation of game consoles or merely a device that supports game streaming remains unknown.
Google could leverage its own advantages to revolutionize gaming
YouTube guides as an overlay. The possibilities for Google to utilize existing services would be nearly endless. Are you stuck in a difficult part of the game? With just a press of a button, the streaming service or console could offer an overlay that shows guides on YouTube or a “Let’s Play” that provides tips and hints.
Google previously wanted to buy Twitch. That Google is trying to step more strongly into the gaming market is obvious. In 2014, the company tried to acquire Twitch but was outbid by Amazon. Even Niantic, known for Pokémon GO, has its roots at Google before the studio became independent.
Google wanted to buy Twitch but was outdone by Amazon.
However, all these rumors should be taken with caution. Google is known for starting projects only to abandon them if they fail. Moreover, it is likely to be difficult to compete against established giants like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Many other consoles have tried to make a similar jump and have failed miserably.
Do you think Google can gain a stronger foothold in gaming?
Such rumors have circulated before, which are now further fueled:
The opinions on the new Overwatch hero are divided. We want to know what you think of the new character Wrecking Ball.
Last night, Overwatch released the hamster from the ball and finally introduced the 28th hero for Blizzard’s hero shooter. Hammond is better known as Wrecking Ball and rolls through the environment in his mech ball. Moreover, he is a genetically modified hamster who outsmarted his creators and escaped from the moon.
Don’t know Wrecking Ball yet? Then check out his origin story here:
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That sounds a bit too crazy? Some other Overwatch players think so too!
“Rocket Cat is too crazy, but Cyber Hamster isn’t?”
Fans express criticism: The biggest criticism from fans is that the developers of Overwatch have clearly crossed their own limits. At BlizzCon, they made it clear that they did not want characters that were too far-fetched. The gorilla Winston was seen as a “cornerstone” – they didn’t want to get any crazier. Therefore, Blizzard completely discarded concepts like “Rocket Cat”. That was a cat that flew around with a jet propulsion system.
This is exactly where critics point out: How can Rocket Cat be too over-the-top, but a crazy hamster who doomed the moon colony isn’t?
Building on this, many fans feel that Overwatch is moving further and further in a silly direction. Hammond or “Wrecking Ball” would only confirm that the game world is not to be taken seriously, and Blizzard itself does not know where they actually want to go with the story.
Survey – What do you think of Wrecking Ball?
But what do you actually think of Wrecking Ball? Do you think the little hamster in the big mech fits well in the game? Or do you share the view of the critics that Overwatch has crossed a red line and is now too silly? We want to know your thoughts in the survey below!
Do you want to elaborate on your opinion? Then feel free to express yourself in the comments.
In the battle royale shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, there are now event passes. With them, you can complete challenges and unlock cool cosmetic items in the game. With a bit of luck, you can get the pass for the PC version of PUBG here in our giveaway for free!
What is an Event Pass? Anyone familiar with the major PUBG competitor Fortnite is sure to know about the Battle Pass there. With it, you can earn points through good gameplay and specific challenges and level up. This, in turn, gives you new skins and items.
What is the Battle Pass in Fortnite represents the Event Pass in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. It works in a similar way: You play PUBG and progressively get more levels and goodies via the pass. The better you play, the faster you get your loot.
500 Event Passes to grab!
What’s available? We have received 500 (!) codes for the first event passes in PUBG. It’s all about the new map Sanhok. Therefore, you can unlock beach outfits for the tropical island, among other things. However, the pass from our giveaway is valid until July 21, 2018, so hurry up!
What are the conditions? To snag an event pass for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, you just need to complete three actions from the embedded windows here. You will then see your code for the event pass right away. The action ends as soon as all codes are allocated. The legal process is excluded. Good luck!
How to redeem your code
If you have received a code, you can redeem your event pass code as follows:
The event pass code is a Steam code
You just need to open the menu for code entry on Valve’s platform
Enter the event pass code from the giveaway there
Voila! You should now have access to the event pass in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds!
Have fun with your event pass in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and good hunting!
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During E3 2018, Monster Hunter: World and Final Fantasy XIV announced a crossover. Here you will find everything that is known so far about the Behemoth in MHW.
The producers of the two games Monster Hunter: World and Final Fantasy XIV decided years ago to one day create a crossover. Therefore, a Rathalos will soon be soaring through the skies in FFXIV, and in return, MHW will receive a Behemoth.
We have compiled all the facts and speculations about the Behemoth for you.
Big, strong, and authentic
Authentic Behemoth: The producer Ryozo Tsujimoto announced at E3 that the developers of MHW paid particular attention to making the Behemoth as authentic as possible to maintain recognition value for Final Fantasy fans.
At the same time, the Behemoth will feel like a real monster from MHW and will be placed in a suitable ecosystem within the game world:
The horns and tail of the beast will be breakable
Movements and gameplay will be completely new and distinct from all other monsters in the game
Behemoth will not be as big as Kulve Taroth, but it definitely belongs to the larger monsters
The development team has created a special zone for the fight against Behemoth
The monster will be extremely aggressive in combat
During the fight against Behemoth, the music from FFXIV will play
Final Fantasy fans can also look forward to other Easter eggs from the FF games alongside the Behemoth itself, such as a Cactuar.
You can watch the reveal trailer for the Behemoth in MHW here:
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In a tweet on the official Japanese MHW channel, the developers announced that gameplay of the Behemoth will be demonstrated for the first time in a live stream on July 15.
It will be streamed live from the Monster Hunter Festival in Tokyo, and the producer of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, is invited as a special guest. According to the festival page, the stream begins at 05:00 AM our time.
The rumor mill is churning
Release mid-July? The timing of the first demonstration of the Behemoth in Monster Hunter: World is interestingly chosen. So far, the intervals between new monster releases have been about five to seven weeks.
After Lunastra was implemented as the latest Elder Dragon in Monster Hunter: World on May 30, the period shortly after July 15 would be a good time for the Behemoth’s release.
Directly the next day, July 16, there is a live stream from Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV. During this “Producer Letters” stream, major announcements regarding content updates are usually made.
The timing of the FFXIV stream is also interestingly set:
It is highly unusual for the stream to occur on a Monday
Updates in FFXIV always come on Tuesdays
The two events in FFXIV and MHW should begin simultaneously, hence fans are speculating on Reddit whether the crossover might kick off towards the end of July.
The July Update 1.2.3 introduces some changes before the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. Among other things, the PvP is being adjusted. These changes are currently known.
Among the new features that the July Update will bring for Destiny 2, there is also a lot for PvP fans. In the “This Week at Bungie” blog from June 8, 2018, Bungie has now revealed more details about the changes to the Crucible.
Changes with the July Update in the Crucible
PvP enthusiasts can look forward to changes in the Crucible playlists and the Crucible ranks. These changes will go live with the release of Update 1.2.3 on July 17, 2018:
Crucible Playlist Update
Quickplay: The player count in Quickplay will be increased to 6v6, and the playlist description will be updated.
Additionally, the mode Supremacy will be removed from the available game modes and added to the weekly recommended playlist. Furthermore, this mode will also transition to the 6v6 format and will receive a win score of 150.
In the Control mode, the win score will be set to 150, and all zones will be neutral at the start of a match. In Clash, the win score will only be set to 100.
Competitive: In the competitive playlist, for the Countdown mode, the bomb detonation time will be reduced from 40 seconds to 35 seconds.
Overall: With the upcoming July Update, Bungie fulfills a great wish for many fans – the Rumble mode will become a full-time playlist.
Crucible Ranks Update
Bungie has also adjusted the rank system as part of the upcoming update:
From July 17, players will be able to earn Valor in the following playlists:
Competitive
Crucible Labs
Iron Banner
Trials of the Nine
Additionally, the win and loss streaks have been adjusted:
When you join an ongoing game, your Valor win streak for that game is protected:
If you lose, there are no penalties for the Valor win streak
If you win, your Valor win streak will increase
The Glory loss streaks will also be tuned:
Consecutive losses will reduce the lost rank points instead of increasing them
Streaks will still end at 5
Additionally, players will then be matched according to their Glory rank
Your opponents will be of a similar rank as you
The higher your rank, the tougher your opponents
Furthermore, all rank streaks will no longer reset when they hit the cap.
With the new DLC “Extinction”, the story of ARK: Survival Evolved will reach a new peak. Studio Wildcard promised that the expansion will answer many players’ questions.
What is Extinction about? Extinction is the third major expansion to be released for ARK: Survival Evolved. Survivors will find themselves on Earth, which has been devastated. Vegetation and a mysterious disease are gradually taking over the planet. Players will encounter a mix of fantasy and science fiction.
Players will learn what the deal is with the dinos and ARKs: Studio Wildcard’s co-founder Jesse Rapczak explained that Extinction will represent a culmination of the ARK story. Survivors will finally discover where the creatures they have always fought, tamed and kept as pets, come from. Extinction will also explain what the ARKs are, featured in all expansions of the game.
Survivors begin Extinction in a city: The story begins in a yet unnamed city. There will also be an area called “No Man’s Land”. The environment will consist of a mix of already known and new biomes. Players will find clues of a civilization that seems to have long disappeared.
The element “Element” makes dinos stronger, but also takes control
In “No Man’s Land” you will encounter the Element: Element flows through the land in veins. Dinos are attracted to the element and consume it. However, if they ingest Element, they become highly aggressive and change their behavior. The animals become corrupted and gain a “hive mind” mentality. Yet, they also become stronger because of the Element.
Element will be a valuable resource for survivors, worth fighting for: In Extinction, there will be a regular “Tower Defense” event where players will face off against the corrupted dinos. You can imagine it as a wave-based shooter, where more and more waves of enemies come. Survivors want Element as a resource and must prevent the dinos from consuming it.
Want to know more about Extinction? Then check out our collection article, where we have gathered all known information so far. Here you can also read about new dinos that are coming to the game with Extinction.
In The Walking Dead: Our World, you go on an AR zombie hunt in your neighborhood. Here is the trailer.
What kind of game is this? The Walking Dead: Our World is a mobile game for Android and iOS. The game uses augmented reality and sends you on a zombie hunt in your surroundings. It is based on the franchise of The Walking Dead.
When is it coming out? The release of The Walking Dead: Our World is on July 12 – simultaneously for iOS and Android.
The Walking Dead: Our World Trailer
They are also included: Familiar characters like Rick, Daryl, or Michonne are also back. You probably know them from The Walking Dead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWVfZWk3t0U
The Differences from Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO with a remarkable start: Pokémon GO launched in summer 2016 with a bang. Millions of players joined in the first weeks after launch, creating a record start. This was particularly due to the countless fans around the world who are crazy about Pokémon.
Large fanbase also for The Walking Dead: There are also many fans of The Walking Dead. The franchise has many followers who regularly watch the series. So there is potential.
What makes The Walking Dead: Our World different? Instead of monsters, the TWD game features zombies. You don’t throw Poké Balls at them; instead, you shoot them with weapons. You can upgrade the guns.
Trailer doesn’t reveal much: However, the trailer does not yet indicate how great the potential of The Walking Dead: Our World is. The video doesn’t show much, anyway. On the other hand, the fun of such a game can hardly be described through YouTube videos. It’s more about wandering around the neighborhood and blasting zombies before they storm into your front yard.
The upcoming update 1.2.3 adds some new features to Destiny 2 in July. There will also be significant changes in the raid. Additionally, the maximum power level will increase to 400. These are the changes.
The Destiny 2 Update 1.2.3 will be released on July 17, 2018, bringing the prestige versions for the two raid wings, World Eater and Star Conflux, among other things. Furthermore, there will be new activity modifiers and a new loadout system in the prestige raid wings, designed to provide additional challenge. Additionally, players will already be able to acquire the first items with the new power level cap of 400.
What’s changing in the raid with update 1.2.3
With the July update, Bungie is adjusting the rewards and introducing new mechanics for the raid.
The Loot
Weapons at power level 400: The only way to obtain weapons at power level 400 before the Forsaken expansion launches will be to complete the raid wings World Eater or Star Conflux on prestige.
If all encounters in a prestige raid wing are completed during the week, players will be rewarded with a 400 power raid weapon. This can be any raid weapon from Destiny 2 – not just those from the raid wing.
By the way: Armor pieces at power level 400 will only be available prior to Forsaken as part of the Solstice event, which begins at the end of July. The raid only offers weapons at the new max power level.
Raid Armor Ornaments: Each prestige raid wing will have its own unique armor ornaments.
Exotic Masterwork Catalysts: Both raid wings will feature Masterwork Catalysts that can be obtained as rare drops.
The Mechanics
To provide more challenge, there will be a curated weapon selection (Curated Weapon Suite) and a global activity modifier for the two raid wings each week. Both the weapon set and the modifier will remain the same for both activities.
Weapon Loadouts: Curated weapon loadouts are based on weapon archetypes. For example, a setup may consist of auto rifle/SMG/sniper rifle or scout rifle/hand cannon/rocket launcher.
The loadouts themselves are not locked within the prestige raid wing. You can swap weapons within the set parameters as long as the required composition is fulfilled.
The Modifiers: There will be three activity modifiers that rotate in the wings. Two of these modifiers are brand new, and the third is Prisma (elemental damage rotates). Each of these modifiers aims to give guardians advantages over their enemies.
Important Questions
Bungie also addressed potential questions from fans regarding the upcoming changes.
Will anything happen with the prestige version of the “Leviathan” raid? No. The prestige Leviathan remains unchanged. The weapon curation and modifiers will only be active in the two raid wings. However, it may be worth giving Calus a prestige visit, as the Masterwork Catalyst for the Legend of Acrius can drop in the prestige Leviathan raid.
Are there any encounter changes in the prestige raid wings? No!
How many prestige raid activities will there be each week? All three prestige raids will be active each week.
When will the prestige raid wings be playable? Currently planned to be available once the Update 1.2.3 goes live, starting on July 17, 2018.
Hitscan players will be happy, Hanzo mains will complain: A new patch is live on the PTR of Overwatch. We have the patch notes of the update in German for you. The patch introduces Hammond as a new hero. Additionally, buffs for all mid-range heroes and a nerf for Hanzo.
New PTR Patch 1.26.0.0: Since Thursday, June 28, the patch 1.26.0 is live on the PTR of Overwatch. You can now test adjustments for various heroes and maps as well as a brand new hero on the test server.
The patch notes are currently only available in English – we have translated them for you.
Overwatch PTR Patch 1.26.0.0 Patch Notes
Patch Highlight
New Hero: Wrecking Ball (Tank)
With the new PTR patch, a new hero joins the roster of Overwatch. The hamster Hammond, also known as Wrecking Ball, appears as a new tank. His abilities make him a mobile threat that can clear opponents out of the way or roll over them directly.
Hero Updates
Bastion
Configuration: Recon and Configuration: Sentry – The minimum damage at maximum range has been increased from 30% to 50%.
McCree
Peacekeeper – The minimum damage at maximum range has been increased from 30% to 50%.
Mei
Endothermic Blaster – The projectiles of the alternate fire mode no longer lose damage over distance.
Soldier: 76
Heavy Pulse Rifle: The minimum damage at maximum range has been increased from 30% to 50%.
Widowmaker
Widow’s Kiss – The automatic fire mode now deals less damage at greater distances (50% of damage at maximum range).
Developer Comment: The aim of these changes is to reduce the impact of mid-range weapon damage reduction.
Developer Comment: Hanzo’s new kit has turned out to be a bit too strong, especially his new Storm Arrows. We are reducing the frequency with which he can use this ability so that players can better play around it.
Sombra
Camouflage
Now lasts indefinitely.
Sombra can no longer contest objectives while cloaked.
The distance at which enemies can discover her has been increased from 2 to 4 meters.
The movement speed bonus has been reduced from 75% to 50%.
Teleportation
Now lasts indefinitely.
The Translocator can now be destroyed (5 health points).
Developer Comment: These changes are meant to help Sombra be easier to play and fulfill her role as an infiltrator and scout, as well as give her the opportunity to choose the timing for an ambush herself.
The time to capture the objective has been reduced from 5 minutes to 4 minutes in quick matches and in the arcade.
Developer Comment: We found the overall time needed for a quick match to be too long. The times are now meant to be comparable to competitive matches while still providing sufficient time for attackers and defenders.
What do you think about the changes? Will you try the changes right away or are you frustrated about the Hanzo nerf? Let us know in a comment!
With the new patch for the PTR of Overwatch, the new hero “Wrecking Ball” aka hamster Hammond is playable. We show you what Hammond can do: The skills of the racing hamster!
Hammond – a new tank on the PTR: Under the nickname “Wrecking Ball”, hamster Hammond has made his way to Overwatch. Hammond is a hamster who moves in a ball. With his armored vehicle, he is classified as a tank.
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“Wrecking Ball” Hammond is a mobile tank who, like D.Va, makes use of a vehicle. In his ball, Hammond can move quickly and uses the vehicle itself as a weapon.
Hammond has 600 health points, of which 100 are armor. Unlike D.Va, Hammond is instantly defeated when his ball is destroyed – he cannot call a new vehicle.
Hammond’s abilities – his skills in Overwatch
Quad Cannons (left mouse button): Automatic assault rifles that cover the opponent with bullets at a fast fire rate.
Wrecking Ball (right mouse button): Hammond throws a hook to the environment that he can swing on. If he swings fast enough, he can deal damage to enemies and knock them back.
Ball Form (Shift): The vehicle transforms into a ball and Hammond can move faster. During the movement, he cannot attack or use his shield, but he can use his grappling hook.
Collision Course (Ctrl): Hammond slams onto the ground, dealing damage to enemies and knocking them into the air. Usable only in the air.
Adaptive Shield (E): Hammond temporarily creates a personal shield. The more enemies are nearby, the stronger the shield. The shield absorbs 100 damage points and an additional 100 for every enemy nearby.
Minefield (ultimate ability): Hammond lays out a large field of proximity mines that disappear after a while. Enemies who touch the mines receive significant damage.
What do you think of Hammond? Do you like the idea, or do you find a hamster inappropriate? Have you played him yet? Write us your opinion!
With the upcoming update 5.7, the PvP MMORPG Crowfall is receiving an interesting feature: Seasons that are supposed to truly impact the game.
While most MMORPGs have no seasons at all, others at least offer changed landscapes. Crowfall takes it even a step further.
Seasons with Real Impacts
Seasons change the game. In Crowfall, the seasons significantly affect the game world. And you must react to it.
Spring
Grants players +2 Abundant Harvests: All
Increases the drop rate of apples by 30%
Plethora Dust: All + 10%
Summer
Grants players +1 Abundant Harvests: All
Increases the drop rate of apples by 20%
Plethora Dust: All + 5%
Autumn
Grants players -1 Abundant Harvests: All
Reduces drop rate of apples by -5%
Plethora Dust: All -5%
Winter
Grants players -2 Abundant Harvests: All
Reduces the drop rate of apples by -20%
Plethora Dust: All -10%
Seasonal Events: Each season is also supposed to receive random environmental events that occur periodically: light showers, dense morning fog, thunderstorms, or heavy snowfall. Like the environment, player avatars could also be affected by the seasons. For example, players could be more susceptible to lightning damage in a rainstorm or more vulnerable to cold in the snow. However, the developers have not yet implemented player influence.
Weather and Day-Night Cycle. Besides the seasons, the weather also plays a role. Depending on the seasons, there is more or less rain, or it snows in winter. Furthermore, there is a day-night cycle that also affects the world. The developers intend to share more about this at a later time.
