At The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One), the new DLCs for the rest of 2018 were presented during Bethesda’s press conference at E3 2018. Finally, it’s going to Murkmire, werewolves are in focus, and there are new dungeons!
What is it about? Every year, the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online receives 4 expansions. In addition to the major addon, you will receive a new adventure zone as well as dungeons in smaller DLCs.
In 2018, there was already the dungeon DLC Dragon Bones as well as the large addon Summerset. The remaining 2 DLCs were now presented at E3 2018 in Bethesda’s press conference.
The 3rd DLC 2018 for The Elder Scrolls Online: Wolfhunter
Where are we going? The setting of the 3rd ESO DLC in 2018 is still unclear, but it will be about werewolves!
What is included? ESO head Matt Firor has not provided many details about the DLC yet. But it will definitely be about werewolves. So expect wild fights. The title “Wolfhunter” also suggests that there will be an offensive against the lycanthropes.
When is it coming? The 3rd DLC was supposed to be released in the 3rd quarter of 2018. That would be between July 1 and September 30, 2018. Since Summerset has just been released, the new DLC is likely to be published towards the end of the quarter in September.
The 4th DLC 2018 for ESO: Murkmire
Where are we going? The 4th ESO DLC in 2018 takes us to the lands of the Argonians, specifically to the region of Murkmire. This has been long awaited by fans. Now it is finally coming.
What is included? ESO head Matt Firor has not said much about Murkmire yet. However, it is supposed to be a feast for all fans of the reptilian Argonians. Anyone interested in the lore and culture of this people should enjoy it here.
When is it coming? The 4th DLC of The Elder Scrolls Online is expected to be released towards the end of 2018. November or even December 2018 are conceivable.
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Raids for eight players were already in discussion shortly after the launch of The Division 1. According to the registration website for the upcoming beta, The Division 2 is finally set to receive this activity.
After initial gameplay scenes from The Division 2 were shown during the press conference by Microsoft at the E3 2018, the official website reveals another tantalizing secret. According to the official website, the next installment in the Division series is to include raids for eight players.
8-Man Raids in the Post-Apocalypse
Website reveals details: While the first gameplay trailer for The Division 2 showed a team of agents in the ruins of Washington searching for resources, the official website states that activities for larger groups are also planned for the open-world shooter. There is to be an eight-man raid, for example.
Activity was already discussed for The Division: Eight-man raids are not a new concept for the sequel to The Division, as such an activity was already in discussion for post-apocalyptic New York in The Division 1.
At that time, rumors emerged about a large raid for eight players on Rikers Island. This was to take place in a former prison that had been taken over by inmates after the virus outbreak. One of the rival factions in The Division was also said to have used the prison as a base of operations.
What the activity in The Division 2 could look like is still completely unclear. Unlike The Division 1, the sequel will no longer take place in New York, but in Washington D.C.
The Division 2 will be released on March 15, 2019, for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Before that, there will be a beta, which you can register for today.
At Microsoft’s E3 conference, the first gameplay trailer for The Division 2 was presented. It showed 6 minutes of gameplay and provided a first glimpse into the online shooter. Beta sign-ups are also open. Here’s how to register for the The Division 2 beta on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
It is official. The Division 2 will be released on 15.03.2019 and takes place in Washington D.C. The story is set 6 months after the events of the first part, so in the summer. Sign up for the The Division beta!
Washington has also been struck by the virus, and the city is on the brink of civil war. Only the Division stands between the citizens and the destructive forces that threaten them.
Beta sign-ups for The Division 2 are open now
If you want an early look at the game, this is your opportunity.
Here’s how you can register for the beta: Additionally, interested players can now sign up for the beta. After some initial launch issues, it should be stable. There are still problems with registration. So bring some patience; after a few attempts, it should work.
When is the beta? That is still unknown.
What could the beta include? How extensive the beta will be is also not known at this time. It might be similar in scope to the Closed and Open Beta of the predecessor. Players could explore part of the open world, test story missions, and make a detour into a small part of the Dark Zone.
Subscribers of Xbox Game Pass can now look forward to three new games and the “Fast Start” feature.
During Microsoft’s press conference at E3 2018, an update for the Xbox Game Pass was announced. It’s a kind of Netflix for games, where you pay a monthly fee and get access to a selection of over 100 games that you can play at no additional cost. Popular games like the shooter “The Division” are now joining this selection.
Update for Xbox Game Pass
From now on, the cloud service Xbox Game Pass is supposed to include big names like Tom Clancy’s The Division, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, and Fallout 4. Also new is the Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
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New technology is also coming: During the presentation, “Fast Start” was also announced. This feature is intended to allow players to start playing cloud games twice as fast as before. “Fast Start” will be enabled for selected titles later in June.
You should also have immediate access to the games developed by Microsoft Studios through the subscription service. This includes Forza Horizon 4 and Crackdown 3.
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The best comes last: During Microsoft’s press conference at E3 2018, there were finally moving images of Cyberpunk 2077 to see.
After it was already known that CD Projekt RED would be represented with a booth at E3 2018, fans hoped for a first sign of life from Cyberpunk 2077 in the form of a trailer. This was finally shown at the end of Microsoft’s presentation.
While Microsoft’s Phil Spencer heralded the end of the event, the large screen in the hall was “hacked” and the trailer for the upcoming RPG from CD Projekt was played. How wonderfully fitting to the theme of Cyberpunk 2077!
The trailer addresses the setting of the game. Night City, a city that has been chosen as the worst place to live. Crime is at a record high while more and more people live below the poverty line.
More about the game, for which no release date is yet known, will certainly be shown during E3.
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Today, on June 10, the press conference of Microsoft took place at the E3 2018 We summarize the most important news about online games for you.
After EA got things started yesterday, today was the day for Microsoft’s press conference. It started on June 10 at 10:00 PM German time and was streamed live. The conference ended around 11:40 PM our time.
The most important news from Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference:
There were some surprises and especially many trailers at the conference.
New Halo – but still little information: Right at the beginning, a new trailer for “Halo Infinite” was shown. However, little is known yet. It was only mentioned that the new title is supposed to take the Halo franchise in a new direction. The 1st trailer for Halo Infinite.
During the Microsoft press conference, new gameplay footage of the Xbox version of Black Desert was shown. However, the MMORPG will come to Xbox One later than previously assumed. A beta is set to start in the fall of 2018.
As part of the E3 2018, a new video of the Xbox One version of Black Desert was shown. The Korean MMORPG with its action-oriented combat system will, however, come to the console later than expected.
Black Desert Online was announced at E3 2017, which led players to assume that the MMO with sandbox influences would be playable on Xbox One soon. A release was anticipated in summer 2018.
In the latest video, however, it is pointed out that a beta for Black Desert on Xbox One will be held in fall 2018. Interested players can already register for the testing phase now.
Black Desert will be released Xbox One X Enhanced, meaning it will feature graphics specifically tailored for the 4K-capable console.
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Battle Royale in the Snow! During Microsoft’s press conference at E3 2018, it was announced that PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) will get a winter map.
In winter 2018, you can engage in battles for the last survivor in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in the snow. Fans have long hoped for a winter map for the shooter, and the team at Bluehole is now fulfilling that wish.
Snow Map for PUBG on the Way
The release or testing phase for the new winter map is planned for this winter. Instead of green fields or a desert environment, it will take place in the snowy forests.
A first teaser of the new map was shown during Microsoft’s press conference at E3 2018. You can see the short video in the following tweet:
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There is not much to see in the video: snow, footprints, and a few trees. It is still unclear how large the map will be. Will it be a smaller version like Sanhok, or a large one like Erangel or Miramar? Although there is only very little information, players are excited.
Fans Are Excited
A snow map brings a whole new feeling to the game, and fans are looking forward to it.
On Reddit, user Skeptical_Lemur writes, “We knew it was coming, but I’m happy to see it now.”
Others summarize it more briefly: “WINTER 2018 HYPE”
The general mood regarding the new winter map is positive on social media. Now we are curious when the first tests will start. So far, there are no exact times for that.
A few months ago, a concept for a winter map for PUBG from the community already surfaced. With Nördheim, players were already excited about the icy battle royale that is now finally being officially implemented.
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The release date of The Division 2 is known for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The Division 2 also received a gameplay trailer at E3 featuring some scenes. This is what the trailer reveals about the game.
Leak was correct: As speculated beforehand, Microsoft presented the first gameplay trailer for the online shooter The Division 2 at the E3 press conference. The city where the sequel will take place was already known. An E3 banner revealed Washington D.C as the setting for The Division 2 and showcased a few new weapons like crossbows and grenade launchers.
Washington, Civil War, Summer: All of this has been confirmed. The Division 2 will take place 6 months after The Division 1, specifically in Washington, DC, during the summer. A civil war looms.
This is what the first gameplay trailer of The Division 2 shows
What can be seen in the trailer? In the trailer, a team of Division agents is searching for resources in the crumbling ruins of Washington D.C. Along the way, they encounter civilians asking for medicine for the sick. Whether this means we will be able to interact more with the local population in the future remains to be seen.
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While searching, the agents move through an area near the Capitol and encounter a hostile group. We do not know what faction this is.
Notable are the increased physics elements. More destructible elements and additional effects appear more realistic than in the predecessor.
Information from interface, map, and game world
Smart players have already been able to discover additional details in gameplay on Mein-MMO and reddit. Capitol Hill, East Mall (Level 30-32), Southwest Mall, Judiciary Square, Union Station, Federal Triangle (Level 3-9), Downtown East, Penn Quarter, White House, West Mall, and 4 other areas left of the White House are shown throughout the trailer.
The map interface is also different. A function called “call for backup” can be seen. This innovation is reminiscent of the emergency signal beacons found in Monster Hunter: World.
A list of the currently confirmed, important locations in Washington:
US Capitol,
National Archives, or the Museum,
the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
and the Smithsonian American History Museum,
and the White House must not be missed.
New faction “True Sons” – more likely
Information about the shown enemy faction: The enemies we meet in the trailer are apparently called the “True Sons”. They seem to have access to military equipment and control parts of the city. According to the displayed mission data, they also possess some other resources such as drinking water and food.
Also visible: “Theater Restoration” points. These may be needed for our new operations base. In the predecessor, you could upgrade these using points earned in missions. However, these were split into electronics, firearm, and stamina branches. A hint at a changed upgrade system?
More factions likely: Based on the gameplay, parts of the city can be controlled by more than one faction. A clear indication of further hostile groups. It’s not a big surprise, but still important.
Changes to RPG elements
Much anticipation surrounds the changes to the agents’ skills, specialization, and equipment. The gameplay already provides some insights.
Weapon talents are back: During the combat, we get a look at the weapons the player uses in the demo. The equipped purple weapon has one less weapon talent than before, named: “Pyromaniac”. Free translation of this talent indicates that it has the effect: “Damage against burning enemies is increased by 15%. Requirement: Over 10% weapon damage.” This strongly resembles the exotic talent of the Urban MDR.
What do the 10% weapon damage required by the talent mean? Apparently, changes have been made to the primary attributes system. Previously, firearm, stamina, and electronics values were crucial for unlocking weapon talents.
Also visible in the menu: An armor bar seems to also be present for agents in the game. This was previously reserved only for NPCs. There is also a menu item labeled “Specialisations”. Could there possibly be fixed classes?
Matching this: Despite having 2 primary weapons, the player uses a grenade launcher. Is this secondary weapon possibly dependent on the “Specialisation”?
This time from the start: Loadouts will also be available in The Division 2. In the predecessor, it took until Patch 1.6.1 for these to find their way to Manhattan.
The Division 2 finally with clan feature?
New social features: Also interesting are additional points from the menu. Besides the usual “Friends online” display, there is now also a “Members online” variant. Additionally, there is a sort of personalized banner. Are we finally going to get a clan feature? At least, we also see an “[ETF]” next to the agent names in the demo.
This likely stands for “Elite Task Force”, named after the group that dealt with the problems of The Division in the first part. The ETF consisted of community members and developers.
Surely more information will be announced at the Ubisoft E3 conference. We are looking forward to it!
Microsoft announced a new entry in the Forza series at E3. Watch the announcement trailer here and read everything we know about the new racer.
Since the release of Forza Horizon in 2012, there has been an annual entry in the popular racing game series. Again in 2018, it is happening. At the E3 press conference, Microsoft announced the new Forza Horizon 4.
Forza Horizon 4 – Racing Game from Microsoft
Which platforms will Forza be available on? The racing game will be released for Xbox One and Windows 10 and, like its predecessors, will be developed by Playground Games. Additionally, Forza Horizon 4 will be available for Xbox Game Pass.
Forza Horizon releases on October 2
Release date: Forza Horizon 4 will be released on October 2, 2018.
In which parts of the world does the game take place? In Great Britain
What are the features of Forza Horizon 4? You can encounter other players throughout the entire open world. This will be a so-called “shared open world,” where you can play both alone and with others.
There will be a quick chat feature for communication. Additionally, the Xbox One X will offer a 60fps mode.
Dynamically changing weather and seasons. Both weather and seasons will be dynamic, significantly changing the gameplay, such as frozen lakes that extend the track.
There is more new information about the new game Fallout 76 and an E3 trailer. Fallout 76 is said to be 4 times larger than Fallout 4 and set in West Virginia. From Vault 76, America is supposed to be rebuilt.
Earlier than expected: Todd Howard from Bethesda unexpectedly appeared at the Microsoft press conference of E3 2018 and gave players a first glimpse of Fallout 76. There was also some limited information. It was said that Fallout 74 is supposed to be four times larger than Fallout 4.
West Virginia as setting: Fallout 76 takes place in the hills of West Virginia. Some had already suspected this after the teaser trailer, where “County Roads” by John Denver was also heard, which sings about West Virginia.
Rebuilding civilization: The player will be one of the first to re-enter the world after the nuclear war. From Vault 76, America is to be rebuilt. Much more cannot be seen in the short trailer. The trailer confirms what we already knew about the story of Vault 76: The game is a prequel to all Fallout games so far. Thus, the world is still devastated, and there are no signs of civilization. Players will have to rebuild it.
Is Fallout 76 really an online RPG?
Trailer corresponds to the rumors we know so far: Very little is officially known about Fallout 76. However, there was a credible rumor prior to the reveal that the game was supposed to be an online survival RPG, similar to Rust or DayZ. However, it was said that despite this unusual direction for a Fallout game, Fallout 76 will also offer a compelling story. Even though the trailer seems to somewhat confirm these rumors, one still cannot say so definitively.
Read all new information about Fallout 76 now: More information about Fallout 76 was provided at the press conference by Bethesda. You can find the summary in the following post:
During the Microsoft press conference at the E3 2018, Halo Infinite was announced. The new game in the Halo series is set to be released exclusively for Xbox One and Windows 10.
With Halo Infinite, a part of the shooter series is coming to PC for the first time since Halo 2 – but exclusively for Windows 10. Halo Infinite will utilize the new, yet-to-be-announced Slipspace Engine, which is impressively showcased in the trailer.
Once again, 343 Industries will take action to conclude the current “Reclaimer Saga.” Halo Infinite is supposed to go in a completely new direction compared to the previous installments.
The trailer shows untouched and lush landscapes as well as strange rings reminiscent of the Halo installations. Humans deployed color markers until the camera suddenly zooms in on a familiar figure – the Master Chief!
Further information and a release date are still not known at this time.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One), the challenges for Week 7 of Season 4 are back. Dataminers have already leaked the challenges.
As is now customary, diligent dataminers have dug through the code of Fortnite and have already obtained solid clues about the weekly tasks for Week 7 of Season 4. This way, you can already prepare for the new challenges.
Update 14.6.: The “real” challenges for Fortnite Week 7 are now here. You can read all about it here:
If the leak is accurate, you need to complete the following challenges in Week 7:
Deal damage to opponents with pickaxes (250): This should be very easy to do at the beginning of the game
Search chests in Risky Reels (7): The usual chest task
Score a goal on different soccer fields (3): Since there are currently only 2 soccer fields, there might soon be a map change for the implementation of the 3rd field.
Consume collected items (20): This should refer to items like Hop Rocks, apples, or mushrooms
Each of these challenges is worth 5 big stars in the Battle Pass.
These are the hard challenges in Week 6 of Fortnite
These three tasks give – if they really exist – 10 Battle Pass stars each. That’s one immediate level in the Battle Pass!
Follow the treasure map from ??? (1): Unfortunately, dataminers have not yet figured out where the treasure map is supposed to be this time.
Eliminate opponents with assault rifles (5): With one of the best weapons in the game, the kills should not be a problem, especially since there will likely be a new infrared assault rifle with scope.
Eliminate opponents at Shifty Shafts (3): The usual kill challenge. Should not be a problem.
New Challenges on Thursday
When does it start? The new challenges will start as usual on Thursday, June 14, 2018. However, keep in mind that the leaks may not necessarily be accurate. So, some details might still change.
Bungie has made a splash in the community with the reveal of the new Destiny 2 DLC “Forsaken“. One of the features that were in focus was the PvP-PvE hybrid mode called Gambit, and it will be playable at E3 2018.
According to Bungie, Forsaken aims to implement the feedback collected from the community over the months. In the official reveal, the developer has already teased some of the most interesting features; one of them is the new mode Gambit.
The Best of Both Worlds
Gambit is set to bring the best PvP and PvE elements together in an exciting match with invasion mechanics.
And although the release of the DLC on September 4th is still a while away, visitors of E3 will be able to play this new game mode during the event.
For us poor devils at home, this primarily means that we can soon look forward to some actual and unvarnished gameplay videos.
More information will follow soon: Bungie has also confirmed that they will release more information about the story and lore of Forsaken during the event.
Fallout 76 is already great for the fans, but there are supposed to be more surprises during the E3 press conference by Bethesda.
Only a few hours remain until Bethesda’s E3 2018 livestream. Fans are eagerly awaiting the presentation, as Bethesda likely has a few aces up its sleeve. Vice President Pete Hines explains that Bethesda has “more than one surprise left.”
What surprise could Bethesda be planning?
Bethesda has already shared some details about Fallout 76 and the upcoming open-world shooter Rage 2. With the Fallout reveal, the developers have already created positive vibes among the fans, who are looking forward to more info at E3. But that shouldn’t be the only highlight.
Fans became curious: After Pete Hines tweeted that the team is very excited about E3 2018, fans dug deeper. They asked for more hints about what to expect during the presentation.
There were no concrete hints. But the response was that more surprises are waiting.
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Now speculation arises: Since there is no detailed information, fans are now pondering what they might expect. A few hot candidates are already established in the community.
Starfield: There have already been a few teasers and many rumors for the SciFi RPG – Will Bethesda finally reveal more about it?
New entry for the Elder Scrolls series: Perhaps a new single-player game?
Prey: The rumors about new content for Prey grew stronger before E3 2018. Whether it will be a new DLC or a standalone is still unclear.
Fallout Remaster: After the last Fallout announcement, fans hope the team has even more to share about the game. They are hoping for a remastered version of Fallout 3.
For Anthem fans on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, there is bad news. You will likely see BioWare’s latest game at a low frame rate.
Update 8:30 PM, June 10.: Apparently, there is a possibility that Mark Darrah was mistaken. In a new tweet, he explained on Twitter that there is a chance Anthem might run at a higher FPS on consoles after all. This particularly applies to the “newer variants” – presumably the Xbox One X and the PlayStation 4 Pro. It remains exciting to see if fans will get more graphic splendor on their consoles than previously assumed!
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Original report: At E3, there was finally a lot of new information about Anthem. One particularly valuable source was an interview by Gameinformer. The Executive Producer Mark Darrah was bombarded with 123 “rapid-fire questions” and provided exciting insights into the game.
Anticipating Anthem fans on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have to swallow a bitter pill. Anthem will only run at 30 frames per second on consoles.
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Why only 30 FPS? The rapid-fire interview did not provide a reason for the limitation to 30 FPS. However, the reasons are likely apparent. Anthem has demanding graphics, and the hardware of the PS4 and Xbox One is getting old. Presumably, the consoles from Sony and Microsoft are simply unable to present the game at an acceptable graphical quality with more frames per second.
PC players have no FPS limitation. Two questions later, the answer came to the question that was burning on PC players’ minds – and they can breathe easy. The PC version of Anthem will not have an FPS limitation, so they can enjoy higher frame rates and thus a smoother gaming experience – as long as their PC can handle it.
Further graphical limitations unknown. Whether Anthem needs to make further sacrifices in graphics, aside from the fixed FPS, is still unknown. Generally, the PC version of such AAA titles offers much more customization options and thus more details. However, this is not confirmed.
By the way, there is already a release date for Anthem. Anthem will be released early next year, on February 22, 2019, simultaneously on all platforms – that is, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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On this Sunday, the Microsoft press conference takes place as part of the E3 2018. Phil Spencer, head of the Xbox division, announced 15 world premieres and “much, much more” for the show.
Microsoft wants to hold a somewhat “different” press conference for E3 2018 this year. What exactly that means will be revealed later today. Phil Spencer announced on Twitter that the approximately 100-minute show will feature, among other things, 15 world premieres.
15 World Premieres and “More”
Plan enough time: Anyone wanting to present so many innovations will need plenty of time. According to the latest information, the Microsoft press conference is expected to last around 100 minutes.
What will be presented? What awaits us at the show is still unknown. Rumors suggest there will be more from Forza Horizon 4 or Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
As EA announced during their presentation yesterday, there should be more information and footage of the upcoming Battlefield V during Microsoft’s presentation.
However, as Phil Spencer recently stated on Twitter, 15 world premieres and “much, much more” will be showcased during the presentation on Sunday evening. This “more” likely includes deeper insights into games that have already been previously announced.
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This year, there will also be more to see about Crackdown 3, which was first announced at E3 2017. The open-world game was recently delayed to February 2019.
What Games Are Fans Hoping For
Halo 6: Fans are waiting for a continuation of the story surrounding Master Chief. Even though the story of Halo 5 wasn’t received very warmly by players, they naturally want to know what happens next after the nasty cliffhanger with Cortana and the Chief.
Furthermore, the main entries in the Halo series have always been released at three-year intervals. Halo – Combat Evolved came out in 2001, followed by Halo 2 in 2004 and Halo 3 in 2007. The current “Reclaimer Saga” from 343 Industries continues this trend: Halo 4 was released in 2012, while Halo 5 launched in October 2015. Consequently, fans might expect Halo 6 in 2018.
Gears of War 5: Gears of War 5 was announced together with a new entry in the Forza series in the big leak from the retail chain Walmart. Many websites viewed the leak as confirmation of the E3 2018 lineup, while the retailer itself claimed it was due to a technical problem.
Cyberpunk 2077: The organizers of E3 2018 have already revealed on their website that CD Projekt RED will have a booth at the expo this year. Players suspect that there will finally be footage of the RPG – and that it will be shown during Microsoft’s presentation.
Six years had to be spent by a Runescape player in prison after he “just wanted to troll” another player – the FBI arrested him.
Six years had to be spent by Josh Pillaut in prison after he got into an argument online with another player. He actually just wanted to “troll” him – but it went horribly wrong when more and more evidence and statements began to turn against him. For many, this was a precedent.
What happened back then? Nineteen-year-old Josh Pillaut got into a discussion in the game Runescape on October 4, 2012. Another player told him to “commit suicide.” The two players insulted each other and hurled various threats. Pillaut went too far by saying that he would “shoot up Oxford High School” and that he “couldn’t wait to blow their brains out.” Four days later, the FBI was at his door and arrested Pillaut.
Additional evidence against him: Not helpful for his claims of innocence was the fact that the FBI had examined Pillaut’s PC and found documents “related to assembling bombs and other explosives.” His YouTube search history was also used against him, as he searched for the game “Super Columbine Massacre RPG” and “instructions on how to build a sawed-off shotgun and info on Molotov cocktails.”
An interest in the macabre “ran in the family”: In an interview with PCGamer, Pillaut explained that the files indeed exist – which he has never denied. However, he never intended to harm anyone. He had always had a fascination with the macabre, and for him, that was part of daily life. Many members of his family worked in the justice system, so conversations about murderers and serial killers were common. They often discussed how such people think and what needs to go wrong for someone to commit such an act. “Just like other families discuss their work and hobbies, this was something like our hobby,” his mother confirmed.
The case was much larger. There were statements from two ex-girlfriends confirming his “obsession” with the Columbine massacre. Additionally, he had a steep drug career. Alcohol and marijuana at 14, cocaine at 15, and by 17 a severe addiction to various inhalants.
In the end, it turns out that the trigger for his nearly six-year prison stay was a few thoughtless words in an online game.
Hopefully, this story serves as a warning to some. The internet is not an anonymous, lawless space – the more people understand this, the better it is for everyone.
Today, Mein-MMO is back on the E3MAX stream. We talk with you about shared-world shooters like Anthem, The Division 2, and Destiny 2.
Our second live appearance on the E3MAX stream is today, June 10, at 7:00 PM. Yesterday we talked with you about MMORPGs; today we’re going in a completely different direction: MMO shooters. Anthem is generating huge hype, and The Division 2 is also highly anticipated. And what about the Avengers Project? What can we expect at E3 2018 on that topic?
Can Destiny 2 make a turnaround?
In the stream, you will see our head Dawid, along with our authors Leya and Sven, at 7 PM. Together they will discuss MMO shooters like Destiny 2, Anthem, The Division 2, and their future. What does such a shooter need to be successful?
Of course, Destiny 2 is also a major topic in the stream – Can the game still make a turnaround and boost player morale?
The new game “Anthem” will only have one title that is supposed to be developed further. An Anthem 2 is not planned. For our author Schuhmann, this is a sign that the world has changed on PS4 and Xbox One. Destiny and The Division are still relics from a time when the market was different.
New Generation: One must be aware that games that are released today were planned and developed years ago:
In 2010, it was established in a contract between Bungie and Activision that Destiny 2 would be released two years after the first part. It was 2017 before this really took effect.
Anthem, which will be released in 2019, is meant to remain the only game in its franchise. An Anthem 2 is not planned. This decision was likely made just recently, and it reflects the new market on PS4 and Xbox One.
Why end and continue an online game? Fans have long struggled with the ancient decision to keep the game going and leave behind what was developed for the first part. A Destiny 3 is likely already in development, and a Destiny 4 and Destiny 5 are also planned according to contract. Bungie has not found a convincing answer to why there had to be a Destiny 2. “Because we had it in the contract,” joked Destiny 2 director Luke Smith once, adding: “A 2 on the title signals better that it’s a fresh start where everyone can join.”
Where is something new? However, the arguments for a fresh start crumbled Destiny 2 in the first hours of gameplay. There was really nothing new in Destiny 2, but rather much that was recycled. Players were supposed to lose everything in Destiny 2 and stand before nothing:
Their homeland destroyed
Deprived of their powers
and the huge arsenal of armor and weapons simply gone, destroyed in the Cabal’s attack
And indeed: The Guardians dramatically lost their powers, as shown in the PR. But shortly after, they got their powers back – just like their homeland and the main part of their weapons. Everything back to the state of Destiny 1.
The problem with continuations: Therefore, fans find it hard to understand why they should buy a Destiny 2 when there are no huge differences between part 1 and 2, and no new console generation has appeared. Today, many fans complain that Destiny 2 should simply have been released as a major expansion for Destiny 1.
Investments only temporarily: Furthermore, with the continuation model, everything achieved in one part is only “gained temporarily.” In the next part, players start again naked – thus losing what has been achieved. The game also lacks the content of the first part. “Mammoth worlds” that MMORPGs like World of Warcraft have been working on for 14 or The Elder Scrolls Online for four years are never possible if the old is constantly being discarded.
Content droughts annoy: While waiting for the new game in the continuation strategy, content drought usually prevails in the old part. There is a “drought period” that can easily last over a year. While continued games like The Elder Scrolls Online offer something new every three months in the form of a DLC or a larger expansion, old games dry out while fans wait for the new part.
Money was made at PS4 and Xbox One long at the checkout
Changed business model: The existence of Destiny 2 and the upcoming The Division 2 is because both games were still developed with the “old console market” of PS4 and Xbox One in mind. The games still follow the model of “Call of Duty.” Money is made at the checkout, with the sale of “game boxes” or DLCs. However, this no longer reflects the reality of the market in 2018. The PC has long been a digital market with Steam – PS4 and Xbox One are catching up quickly.
New world on PS4 and Xbox One: One can see how digital sales of DLCs, the season pass, or cosmetic items in the cash shop have become increasingly dominant during the game’s runtime. A sale of a new game is not necessarily required today if you can earn so much money digitally. No game demonstrates this better than Fortnite, which makes millions with the battle pass and continuously new skins. Analysts believe this is a model for the future.
Anthem has recognized this: Anthem is therefore a child of the new age. EA wants to make money through microtransactions and DLCs, to further develop a game rather than constantly bringing out new titles. The question will be whether Destiny and The Division will also adopt this model or whether we will really have to expect a Destiny 3 or a The Division 3 in the coming years, while on the other side the world of Anthem continues to develop and people there can keep their stuff that they once acquired digitally.
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