Path of Exile players have been enjoying the new Patch 3.3.0 since June 1, which brings not only a new league but also other content. The release of the patch has led to a new record number of active players.
The developers at Grinding Gears Games can pat themselves on the back right now. Even though the Bestiary League, the last league of PoE, wasn’t particularly well received by players, it seems that this has not harmed the player count.
On the contrary: with the 3.3.0 update and the new Incursion League, the numbers have risen even further than before.
95,000 – Increasing Trend
What do the current player numbers look like? It is not unusual for Path of Exile that player counts initially shoot up after a major content update. Even during the Bestiary League, the last league of PoE, player counts were, according to Grinding Gears Games’ statement, higher than ever.
This seems to be repeating itself, as since the 3.3.0 update, the number of active players on Steam has remained stable between 95,000 and 98,000, reaching a peak never seen before.
However, the actual number of players is likely to be well over 100,000 when considering other platforms not included in the Steam statistics.
Time Travel for Loot
What were the contents of the update? In the latest league, Path of Exile sends its players back in time to find the lost temple of Atzoatl.
The decisions and actions of players in the past have a strong influence on the rooms and thus also the enemies and treasures within the temple. For example, one can destroy doors in the past that would otherwise block access to new areas in the temple in the future.
With this league, Grinding Gears also aimed to strengthen the core element of Path of Exile’s gameplay, namely the killing of massive hordes of monsters, of which there are plenty in the temple.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Additionally, the 3.3.0 update brought a complete overhaul of the Vaal Skill Gems, 32 completely new items, and many other contents. You can view the complete list in the patch notes on the official site.
What does Grinding Gears have planned next? Grinding Gears’ previous strategy was to alternate the release of expansions and leagues. However, it seems the developer is now changing this strategy.
The clear separation between expansions and leagues has already been quite blurred in the content of the past Bestiary league. The developers at Grinding Gears have decided to continue this strategy and are already working on a major expansion that will go live later in 2018.
Overwatch aims to promote positive interactions. Therefore, there are rewards on the PTR for players who behave exemplary.
Toxicity is a major issue in Overwatch. However, Blizzard prefers not to always talk about the negative aspects of the community and instead wants to highlight the positive and friendly players. Therefore, all players will soon have the chance to recognize particularly nice or helpful teammates with “Endorsements.”
What are Endorsements? Endorsement is a new value that you can see on your player profile. It indicates how other players evaluate you in specific categories and whether they believe you are a friendly, helpful, or simply valuable team member. Those who are positive members of the Overwatch community will be able to accumulate Endorsements over time in various categories.
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What categories are there? In total, there are three categories in which you can recognize players.
Fairness: For players who were simply nice and behaved respectfully. Perhaps they praised great shots or it was just fun to talk with them and they lifted the mood of the players. Can be awarded to players on both teams.
Teamplay: A player stands out by effectively working as a team. They may fill roles that others didn’t want to play or even switched heroes at the request. Can only be awarded to teammates of their own team.
Leadership: A player takes charge of the team, calls important objectives, or clarifies the strategy that then led to victory. Can only be awarded to their own team.
What rewards are there? The exact rewards are not yet known. However, there will be two different types of rewards. A small, minimal reward for all players who award others an Endorsement. This is to ensure that Endorsements are also utilized. Greater rewards will be given to players who can accumulate many Endorsements over time and do this “at regular intervals.” However, specific details are still not known.
Punishments lead to loss: Endorsements are meant to highlight positive players. Conversely, this means that a player who receives an account penalty loses all Endorsements and must start again from 0. Furthermore, Endorsements “expire” over time, so players cannot rest on a high level.
The system is currently active on the PTR of Overwatch and will likely rollout to the live version in the coming weeks. What do you think of Blizzard’s plans to reward positive behavior?
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World of Warcraft will soon end its support for 32-bit systems. So if you want to play the new addon Battle for Azeroth, you will have to upgrade to 64-bit.
What is going on? Blizzard’s MMORPG classic World of Warcraft usually has modest requirements for hardware and software. Those who want to fight with Orcs or Humans didn’t have to worry much about their system until now.
However, this will soon change as at least older 32-bit systems will be outdated.
All information about the 64-bit transition
What does this mean for players? According to Blizzard, to continue playing WoW in the future, you ideally need to switch to the 64-bit version of the game client before July 1, 2018. It’s available for free download.
However, the 64-bit version of WoW requires additional prerequisites:
You need a processor that is 64-bit capable
Your operating system must also provide the 64-bit version.
Windows 10 would be available as such a 64-bit operating system. But older systems like Windows 7 to 8 can usually be upgraded to 64-bit for free. It’s best to inform yourself on the Microsoft Support page.
64-bit is the new standard
Why does Blizzard suddenly want 64-bit? According to Blizzard, the 32-bit version is outdated and not able to meet the developers’ requirements. The official statement is as follows:
The limited memory capacity of 32-bit operating systems can affect the playability and stability of many modern games, and 64-bit operating systems have been the industry standard for several years. As was the case with previous expansions, Battle for Azeroth brings many technological innovations to WoW that will enhance the gaming experience. This is the right time to make this change.
We recommend switching to the 64-bit version of the game before July 1, 2018, to ensure your gaming experience in World of Warcraft is not negatively affected.
That’s Blizzard’s statement. Do you find all of this acceptable or is it frustrating you that you might have to upgrade your hardware and software?
Wargaming.net is apparently about to release an amendment to the End User License Agreement (EULA) for online games in the USA – players are very concerned.
The new EULA from World-of-Tanks developer Wargaming.net is already available and comes into effect on June 15. However, what is written there is not to the liking of some players.
Severe Control Mechanisms for Players
You own nothing! The EULA states that players acknowledge that they have no claims, rights, and no ownership of what they acquire in the game. It doesn’t matter whether they pay money for it or not. This actually means that the tanks and other items you purchase in the shop do not belong to you, and you have no claims on them.
If a fansite speaks poorly of the games, then licensing agreements will be terminated. It is also stated in the new EULA that Wargaming reserves the right to terminate licensing agreements with fansites for the games if they speak negatively about the titles. Even the game accounts of the operators of such fansites might be suspended.
Everything that is posted or transmitted belongs to Wargaming. If you post something in a forum or send it to Wargaming, these things automatically belong to the company. You waive all rights to Wargaming.
YouTubers might face problems. Furthermore, the EULA states that nobody is allowed to make money from Wargaming’s property without explicit written permission. This also applies to YouTubers. So anyone who creates videos of World of Tanks or another Wargaming title in the future and makes money through advertising revenue could face problems with the company. Unless written permission has been obtained beforehand.
What about European players? Currently, these new regulations are only planned for the USA. Whether there will also be a corresponding change for Europe is currently unclear.
Something is happening again in the development of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation. After a long period without news, Intrepid Studios has once again communicated with its supporters via email.
Intrepid Studios announced the preparation for the “Alpha One” after over 2000 testers played the “Alpha Zero” for two weeks.
What the “Alpha One” brings: The upcoming “Alpha One” is expected to no longer have a “Non-Disclosure Agreement” – content can be shown and streamed by players.
In the “Alpha One”, PvP content will primarily be tested. According to the community wiki of Ashes of Creation, the following features will be available:
Arena mode
Siege of castles
Siege of towns
Massive player battles
Raid vs. raid
Guild vs. guild
The release is challenging: In the announcement, Intrepid Studios also noted that it is difficult to release an MMO smoothly. However, testers and supporters from the community play a significant role in making this happen.
Intrepid is also relying on the experience of the team, which includes many MMO veterans who have been involved in multiple releases. Through this collaboration between community and developers, the studio can be confident that the launch “will make you proud.”
New employees support the team: To advance the development of the Alpha, Intrepid has also hired new people. Seven new employees are now additionally responsible for development and will be introduced to the community later in June.
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Since the weekly reset on June 5th, the fifth part of the quest series for the Polaris Lance – “Impending Twilight 5/5” – is available in Destiny 2. In this final quest step, you now get the corresponding catalyst for the exotic scout rifle.
The quest series “Impending Twilight” comes to a close this week. As many fans have correctly guessed, Guardians can now earn the masterwork catalyst for the Polaris Lance in this fifth and final step of the task.
Impending Twilight 5/5 – How the Quest Series Ends
Even the last part of this long quest line consists of several steps. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Achieve 15 multi-kills with the Valkyrie (3+ kills).
Good to know: This week Ikora is offering the mission “Will of the Thousands” as meditation for you. During this mission, you can use the Valkyrie without sacrificing a weapon code for it. The Valkyrie kills from this mission also count towards quest progress.
Otherwise, it is recommended to take part in the WarSat event and use the Valkyrie there. If you have spare codes, you can also easily start the Escalation Protocol and request the relic weapon via code there.
Step 2: Complete 3 PvP matches. Only participation is important. You do not have to win.
Step 3: Now you must complete the lighter version of the mission “Strange Terrain” on Mars. The task is marked for you on Mars.
Step 4: Interact with the Sleeper Node in the middle of the server room in the Alton Dynamo Zone. You can watch the following video to see where it is and how to get there.
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From this node, you will then receive the final data and must upload it to the last server at Ana. Then speak with her.
Reward: As the final reward of this quest series, you will receive the masterwork catalyst for the Polaris Lance. This requires a certain number of defeated enemies (probably 300) and 50 kills with the “Perfect Fifth” perk. The masterwork version of the Lance will then gain the perk Dragonfly.
Interesting: As it seems, you do not have to kill the enemies with the explosion but with the burn effect of the weapon. However, it is not certain whether this is not a bug. The easiest way is to prepare the fifth shot and fire it at a normal red-bar enemy. The enemy should then burn without problems.
What do you think of the Polaris Lance? Was it worth the effort and the long wait? How do you find the masterwork version?
You can find the further quest steps for “Impending Twilight” here:
Yes, Blizzard is officially working on a yet-to-be-announced Diablo project. They are currently looking for employees.
Fans can look forward to a new title in the Diablo universe. A job posting on Blizzard’s website confirms the new project, which has only been speculated about by fans up to this point.
Job Posting for Diablo Project – What could it be?
Blizzard announces the new Diablo game by stating directly in the job posting, “We are working on a new, unannounced Diablo project.” However, an explicit introduction to the game is not yet available.
Details in the job listing are scarce. Blizzard writes that they are looking for a dungeon artist. Someone who can create atmospheric levels in the dark gothic style of Diablo. So it won’t be a bright and colorful project that visually stands out from the other games. They remain true to Diablo here.
Whether they are working on a Diablo 4, which fans have long speculated about, is still unclear. After all, Blizzard has other possibilities:
Are they working on a mobile game?
An RPG in the style of Diablo?
Perhaps there will be a new MMO in the Diablo universe?
A Diablo RTS as a compromise for fans who want a Warcraft 4?
Fans are excited that something is finally happening
In recent months, the mood among Diablo players has dropped significantly. “Lack of content” is a frequently mentioned criticism that causes some to feel discontent. The biggest addition in recent months was the Necromancer DLC, which unlocked a new class in Diablo 3.
How long it will take until the new Diablo project is revealed and what players can expect is still unclear at this point.
Announcement at E3? Now some Blizzard fans are speculating that initial details about the game could be presented during the E3 2018 . However, there have been no hints from Blizzard in this direction. They likely prefer to present a new Diablo game at their own Blizzcon, rather than sharing the spotlight with many large companies at E3 2018.
A new gadget for the Switch games Pokémon Let’s Go and the mobile game Pokémon GO is on the way. What makes it different from the known GO Plus?
Recently, the new games in the Pokémon universe, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, were introduced. At the same time, the Pokéball Plus gadget was announced. We took a look at what the new device can do and whether it is an alternative to the GO Plus.
You can use it while gaming with the Switch or also for Pokémon GO on mobile devices.
Order Pokéball Plus – What can it do?
The Pokéball Plus is a device that you can use instead of the Joy-Con controller to play Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee. If you don’t want to buy the Switch games, you can also use the ball for the mobile game Pokémon GO.
Features: Motion control Lighting in a variety of colors Vibration Sounds
Interesting for Switch players: You can virtually carry one of your Pokémon from Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee in the ball when you’re out in the real world. Once you bring the Pokémon back into the Nintendo Switch game, you will be rewarded for it.
As a controller, you use the Pokéball Plus on the Switch and make a throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the game.
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How big is the Pokéball? The gadget has a diameter of 44 mm, excluding protruding parts.
When will it be available in stores? The Pokéball Plus will be available on the release date of Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, on November 16, 2018, at participating stores.
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What can the Pokéball do in Pokémon GO?
The Pokéball Plus works similarly to the GO Plus.
First, you connect the ball to your smartphone. When a Pokémon appears nearby, the ball notifies the trainer. You then press the button on the gadget to throw a Pokéball in the game. Upon a successful catch, the Pokéball Plus lights up and vibrates.
As long as the ball and smartphone are paired, the Pokéball Plus tracks the distance you travel. This allows you to hatch eggs in Pokémon GO or earn candies with your buddy Pokémon.
The official presentation does not mention that trainers can also spin photo disks at stops and gyms with it. However, it would be surprising if the Pokéball Plus did not support this feature.
Differences to GO Plus
After the announcement, many players wonder whether the Pokéball Plus is a replacement or even better than the GO Plus gadget.
The Pokémon GO Plus is known to trainers of Pokémon GO as a useful helper on the go. The device can be worn on the wrist or clipped to clothing. It notifies you when PokéStops, gyms, or wild Pokémon are nearby.
Clearly noticeable differences: discreet, flat drop shape against ball
Potential downsides exist in size, as the ball is not as flat as the GO Plus. This makes it harder to hide in your pocket while gaming.
With the HD rumble feature, it should feel like a Pokémon is inside the ball. This type of vibration and the speaker could make the difference from GO Plus, provided the features are actually supported in Pokémon GO and not just in the Switch games.
Plus point when charging: A clear advantage players see is the USB-C port with which the device can be charged. This means you don’t have to buy a new battery immediately when the current one is empty.
Conclusion – Should you buy Pokéball Plus or not?
The Pokéball Plus device is definitely something for hardcore Pokémon fans who have always wanted to catch a Pokémon with a “real” Pokéball.
Pokéball Plus is ideal for players who buy the Switch games Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee and continue to play Pokémon GO. That way you have a gadget for both games.
Whether the ball is worth it for you if you only play Pokémon GO and already own a Pokémon GO Plus is questionable. You have to decide for yourself whether a rechargeable device justifies the purchase price.
On June 5, 2018, Bungie revealed the Forsaken expansion and further plans for the second year of Destiny 2. However, they have also specified the goals for the rest of the first year. Here’s what Guardians can expect in the summer of 2018.
Alongside the autumn expansion “Forsaken” and its plans for the next year of Destiny 2, Bungie has also provided more details on what fans can expect by the end of Year 1.
The first year is coming to an end over the course of the summer, culminating in the “Solstice of Heroes” update, before Destiny 2 then enters its second year with the Forsaken expansion in September.
Solstice of Heroes – What Guardians can expect in the summer
To clearly communicate their plans, Bungie has now released another roadmap update. According to the update, version 1.2.3 is scheduled for July 17, 2018, and includes the following new features:
The end of Year 1 will be celebrated with the seasonal event “Solstice of Heroes”
For PvP enthusiasts, the 6v6 Quickplay will be introduced to the Crucible
The Rumble playlist will be permanently added to the Crucible
Public Events return
The two raid lairs of the Leviathan raid will get prestige modes
The long-awaited clan text chat comes to PC
Additional sandbox changes for exotic armors are coming
With the Year 1 Triumphs, Guardians will have something to do at the conclusion of the first year
Year 2 begins with “Forsaken”
On September 4, the Forsaken expansion will presumably kick off the second year of Destiny 2. In addition to the expansion itself, fans can expect these features:
Armor collections
In-game Triumphs
Changes to weapon slots
Random rolls on weapons
Update to the mod system
Mass deletion of shaders
A new Crucible mode
Four new Crucible maps
200 additional vault spaces (totaling 500)
New public events
In-game lore
Additional content is expected to be incorporated into the game throughout the second year as part of the annual pass.
In the latest WoW comic, the story continues around the Windrunner sisters. Will Sylvanas, Vereesa, and Alleria get along again?
In preparation for the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft, Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard has released the third comic. This time it’s about the Windrunner sisters, namely Sylvanas, Alleria, and Vereesa.
They want to finally meet again after many years. They plan to cleanse the Tower of the Windrunners, their former home, from the remaining creatures of the Scourge. During this, they talk about their past and also the future.
On the journey to the Tower of the Windrunners, the elf sisters talk about how they have changed and what life has made of them. They also play a game where they make three statements, but only two are true. Particularly with Sylvanas, one becomes attentive, as one of the statements is that she “would never betray her sisters”.
The Whisper of the Void: The whisper of the Void that constantly plagues Alleria is also exciting. The Void is known to contain some truths, as priests of the dagger Xal’atath know. It will be interesting to see which of the Void whispers becomes true. Maybe Sylvanas will actually kill Turalyon or Arator?
Sylvanas’ Betrayal: Only at the very end does it become clear that Sylvanas never truly intended to let her sisters go again. She wanted to kill them and resurrect them as undead, but decided differently due to the events. Family still seems to hold some value for the Dark Lady.
What did you think of the comic about Sylvanas, Alleria, and Vereesa? An exciting story that makes you want more? Or does the fate of the Windrunners not interest you at all?
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In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, everything is currently about the World Cup. The “Path to Glory” selection cards have been confirmed and the first SBCs in the World Cup mode have been announced.
With the Ultimate TOTS, the “Team of the Season” promo in FUT 18 comes to an end. Now it’s all about the upcoming World Cup in Russia.
On June 5th, the “Path to Glory” selection cardswere established.
In the evening of June 6th, there will be the first new Squad Building Challenges in the World Cup update for Ultimate Team.
WzR Selection: These are the “Path to Glory” selection cards
The official squads for the Football World Cup have been announced. These will also be updated in Ultimate Team shortly, and all missing players will be added.
Outside of the World Cup mode, there are also the “Path to Glory” (PTG) cards. These received their update on June 5th.
All players who will travel to the World Cup have been turned into WzR selection cards. The special feature is: These PTG selection cards are live items and will continue to receive upgrades for strong performances during the World Cup.
Community’s request fulfilled: New World Cup SBCs are coming
The World Cup update has been very well received by FIFA fans; a lot has been done right. But as always, there are also some bugs in the World Cup mode.
Fans are complaining about the lack of the ability to create multiple teams and the shortage of Squad Building Challenges. So far, there are just repeatable standard upgrade SBCs.
At least on the latter, EA is addressing: Starting from June 6th at 7 PM, new nation SBCs will start in the World Cup mode. New ones will appear every 48 hours; what exactly they will include is still unknown.
Additionally, it seems that work is being done to bring the new player faces to all game modes. So far, the current face scans have only been available in the World Cup mode – except for Mohamed Salah, who finally received his correct hairstyle in normal FUT.
On June 5, 2018, Bungie revealed the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. Alongside several editions, an Annual Pass was also introduced, enticing players with premium content. We have summarized all the information for you.
Many fans had been waiting for this. On the evening of June 5, 2018, Bungie officially announced the Forsaken expansion as well as the plans for the second year of Destiny 2. The prices for the various versions of the upcoming autumn expansion, the release date, and details about the Annual Pass – a yearly pass for premium content – were also disclosed.
Forsaken Editions and Annual Pass – Price, Content, Pre-Order
The Forsaken expansion will be available in several versions starting September 4, 2018. Pre-orders are already possible.
Destiny 2: Forsaken for €39.99
Destiny 2: Forsaken + Annual Pass for €69.99
Destiny 2: Forsaken Digital Deluxe Edition for €79.99
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Forsaken expansion, the Annual Pass, and the Awakened Legends Set consisting of:
Ornament for Legendary Bow “Majestic Wrath”
Emblem “Paladin’s Lament”
Vestian Ghost Shell
Pre-order Bonuses: For pre-orders of all editions, there is the “Cayde’s Exotic Hideout” package. This includes:
Exotic Ornament “Last Leaf” for the Hand Cannon
Exotic Ship “Heart Queen”
Exotic Emote “Stalemate”
Armor Shader “Cayde-6 Palette”
Annual Pass: Those who want to enjoy Year 2 to the fullest will have to pay. Bungie promises a faster content flow for this.
Seasonal updates and live events will be available for all players, but with the Forsaken Annual Pass, buyers receive additional bonus rewards and three premium content packages. The premium DLCs Black Armory, Joker’s Wild, and Penumbra are expected to be released in Winter 2018, Spring 2019, and Summer 2019 (until August 31, 2019).
These content updates are set to include the following:
Blizzard fans can now shop to their heart’s content without fearing long shipping times. A gear store has now also been opened in Europe.
Those who wanted official Blizzard merchandise, such as figures or T-shirts for Overwatch, Diablo, or World of Warcraft, had to import these from the USA. This usually meant long waiting times, in addition to the high customs and shipping costs that also applied. This has now come to an end. Blizzard has opened its own gear store in Europe, and the goods are shipped directly from the Netherlands.
No customs, shorter shipping routes: For European customers, the new Blizzard gear store means comfortable ordering options. Thanks to the close proximity, shipping costs are also lower. Waiting times for an order should only be a matter of a few days. This makes it easier to buy gifts for friends and acquaintances in time.
Separate from the American shop: However, one should be careful with certain promotional actions that one might hear about. The European Blizzard store is separate from the American one and therefore offers its own actions or promotions with various discounts.
However, the basic offerings are largely identical. It may happen that a specific item is only available in the American or European gear store, but not in the other one.
Thanks to the location in Europe, buyers here also benefit from the usual rights, such as a 14-day return policy without giving reasons.
Swiss are out of luck: Only our friends from Switzerland do not benefit from the new Blizzard gear store, as it only ships to the European Union. Therefore, Swiss customers must continue to order from America and thus bear the import duties and waiting times.
Are you stocking up in the European Blizzard gear store? Or is such “merch” unnecessary nonsense for you?
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) has Bounce Pads again since the new update 4.3. These jump pads are designed to catapult you through the air. In a video, you can see what you can do with them.
In Fortnite, jump or bounce pads refer to items that catapult you when you step on them. They were in the game before but removed. With patch 4.3, they are back and invite all sorts of shenanigans, as you can see in this video!
You can do this nonsense with the jump pads
The flying shopping cart! The pads do not only work on foot. If you ride in a shopping cart, you can also use the pads. Then you and the cart will be launched through the air, and you will move faster.
No fear of heights! The best thing about the pads is that you take no fall damage when jumping with them. As seen in the video here, you should make sure to land on a pad. Otherwise, you’ll end up like the unfortunate YouTuber Fortnite Bull in the video.
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In Destiny 2, the weekly reset is back today, June 5th. Group fights are live! With the weekly reset, new activities such as the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint can now be played. The weekly Crucible playlist is also rotating again.
A new week is dawning in the Destiny universe. And with today’s weekly reset, group fights finally return after months of enforced break.
The factions proudly unfurl their banners in the Tower once again, rallying their followers to push their own interests. Guardians now have a week to help their faction achieve victory and snag new rewards.
However, since the Nightfall loot in the base game strikes and the “Curse of Osiris” expansion is currently bugged, and Bungie has not yet presented a solution, it may be that no exclusive rewards will drop in the Nightfall this week.
No modifiers are active in the normal Nightfall strike!
In Prestige mode, you must activate the modifiers using the challenge cards. These cards drop for DLC owners in the normal and Prestige modes of the Nightfall strike. Don’t forget that you can upgrade your challenge cards with Xur again starting Friday.
The following challenges want to be mastered:
Unbroken: Complete the Nightfall with less than three deaths
Siege Engine: Don’t let Brakion be shielded for more than 40 seconds before defeating him
Heroic Strike Modifiers
The following modifiers are active in the heroic strike playlist:
Voidburn: Void damage from all sources is slightly increased
Iron: Enemies have more health and do not flinch from damage
Heavyweight: Power weapons do more damage and more ammo is available
The MMORPG Bless from South Korea is quite open in its original version. However, this does not seem to be the case in the Western version. Among other things, a sex scene is missing.
What happened? Bless caused quite a stir upon its Western release on Steam. The online role-playing game from South Korea did not run particularly smoothly, contents were missing, and many players wanted their money back.
Bless has since recovered from the initial rage, but there are still many things that remain a thorn in the side of many players. This also includes the censorship of content!
No Sex in the West!
Whoa, there’s sex in Bless? Yes, but not in the EU and US versions of the game. In all other editions, there is a scene early in the game where two characters are seen making love. However, the developers apparently found this too risqué, and thus the scene is simply missing in the Western version. Here we have embedded the scene from the Asian version for you:
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Why was the sex scene cut? The response to the censorship allegations has come from an official moderator on Steam. He admitted that the contents of Bless had been censored for the West in order to still achieve a “T-Rating” under the ESBR classification.
This refers to an independent review body that classifies media according to their content into age groups. Too much erotic content quickly leads to a classification of “M”, which means “17 and older”. This would make Bless less marketable, at least in the US. Furthermore, the new standards at Steam regarding adult content are also said to have played a role. Recently, some explicit anime games were subjected to a review.
Was more censored?
In the statement from the community employee of Bless, it was mentioned that “some contents” were changed. Therefore, some pets in the Western version are also more modest.
This mainly concerns half-naked harpy pets and a mount that depicts a hybrid creature of a woman and a spider with exposed breasts.
It is also said that certain clothes are a bit more modest in the West. However, female characters are still often dressed rather revealingly. At least, not too much censorship seems to have been applied here.
Players upset about censorship
Understandably, many players find this censorship terrible and demand a patch that brings back nudity. However, some gamers simply don’t care, as they prefer to play an exciting MMORPG and are indifferent to breasts and nudity.
What do you think about the matter? Is censorship unacceptable or is it more sensible for developers to reach as many players as possible and therefore have as low an age classification as possible for their game?
In Realm Royale, the popular survival battle plays out differently, as you choose a class before the match and can forge weapons. The spin-off of Paladins is finally here. This is how you start the download and begin in Early Access without a key.
You can now download Realm Royale on Steam (PC). This is a battle royale game in the style of the hero shooter Paladins. The fight to be the last survivor has a special twist here, as you select classes and can forge weapons.
In Realm Royale, 100 players fight for survival on an island surrounded by the fog of death. There are currently 5 classes, 17 weapons, and 25 abilities that you can use in matches.
Realm Royale PC – What is it?
From battle royale games like PUBG or Fortnite, we know that the chosen characters do not influence your gameplay. Whether you play as a man or a woman, have blonde hair or a bald head, does not affect the gameplay. It is solely about items that are collected on the map and your skill.
In Realm Royale, you have a choice of 5 classes. Play as a Warrior, Assassin, Hunter, Engineer, or even Mage. You then utilize their advantages in the match.
Mages can fly and shoot fireballs, while as a Hunter, you shoot precise shots with your bow. Engineers deploy popular turrets, and Assassins teleport. As a Warrior, you sip a delicious shield potion to prepare for battle.
Legendary weapons like shotguns or swords lead you to victory. You craft these yourself at the forges scattered across the island.
Mounts instead of cars: When moving from the colorful mushroom forest to the icy plains of Everfrost, you won’t have to walk. Just call your mount so you can escape the death fog together.
Team Royale with four players! If you enjoy playing in a team, you do so in Realm Royale with four players. With healing totems, you help injured teammates back on their feet. Sensor drones detect nearby enemies. Here, the five classes can once again showcase their advantages. This squad mode is currently the only one available for testing. Solo and duo modes will follow.
Even after the release, the game will remain free-to-play. The developers at Hi-Rez are now working closely with the community and are relying on feedback to positively evolve Realm Royale.
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It has happened! Bungie has officially introduced the new expansion Forsaken for Destiny 2! Check out the ViDoc here with all the information about the upcoming fall expansion with German subtitles.
Fans have been waiting for this for a long time! Bungie finally speaks plainly and reveals numerous details about the upcoming Forsaken expansion. In a 9-minute video documentation, the studio also showcases moving footage of the upcoming fall addon. Here you can now watch the brand-new reveal trailer.
The video is in English but has German subtitles, making it quite understandable. Anyone who wants to know what Bungie revealed about Forsaken can calmly watch the video with the option to hit the stop button to pause occasionally and digest the information.
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Therefore, it is not impossible that Fallout 76 will also receive such a video.
Marketing isn’t cheap
What does this mean for Fallout 76? First and foremost, it means that Fallout 76 will not be an “insignificant offshoot,” as some fans have feared until now.
The costs for marketing major gaming titles run into the millions, and large, highly visible advertising spaces like that of the Figueroa Hotel cost an extreme amount of money.
If Bethesda is willing to spend the necessary money to rent this advertising space, they will also expect high revenues from the sale of the game.
This places Fallout 76 on the same level as Skyrim, and one can conclude that the budget for the game is likely to be very high.
You can watch the teaser trailer for Fallout 76 here:
In the run-up to E3 2018, Bethesda is further fueling the hype around Fallout 76 and spares no expense. The towers of the Figueroa Hotel are being used as a canvas for a massive “Fallout 76” artwork.
Not much is known yet about Bethesda’s new game, and fans are clutching at every new image and piece of information.
What’s certain so far is that it has a huge marketing budget and is definitely not just a small offshoot.
Landmark of Los Angeles
Figueroa? Can you eat that? The Figueroa Hotel is one of the landmarks of Los Angeles, where the E3 conference will take place next week.
The three towers of the hotel offer excellent advertising space with their blank walls, which is often and gladly used by game developers, film studios, and other large companies.
In the past, EA and RockStar have also taken advantage of this advertising opportunity for games like Star Wars: Battlefront 2 or GTA V.
Hasn’t Bethesda done this before? It is not the first time that Bethesda has used the advertising space of the hotel. A huge artwork of Skyrim was painted on the walls of the buildings in 2011.
Bethesda even released a “Making Of” video of the very impressive process:
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Therefore, it is not impossible that Fallout 76 will also receive such a video.
Marketing isn’t cheap
What does this mean for Fallout 76? First and foremost, it means that Fallout 76 will not be an “insignificant offshoot,” as some fans have feared until now.
The costs for marketing major gaming titles run into the millions, and large, highly visible advertising spaces like that of the Figueroa Hotel cost an extreme amount of money.
If Bethesda is willing to spend the necessary money to rent this advertising space, they will also expect high revenues from the sale of the game.
This places Fallout 76 on the same level as Skyrim, and one can conclude that the budget for the game is likely to be very high.
You can watch the teaser trailer for Fallout 76 here:
In the online shooter Destiny 2, Bungie will present the big autumn expansion “Forsaken” in a live stream this evening. We at Mein MMO will ticker in German.
Everything else was just a prelude: Today it’s all or nothing. Bungie is showcasing the autumn expansion for Destiny 2. Since players noticed in November 2017 that Destiny 2 fell short of high expectations in some areas, it became clear: The two planned DLCs and smaller content updates would not solve the fundamental issues with the game. The autumn expansion must fix that.
Even higher expectations: Three years ago, the “autumn expansion” for Destiny 1 was what many players had wished for. It gave the game more depth, brought an interesting story, and several features. Destiny became more of a “hobby” with “The Taken King.” Bungie has promised that again for September 2018. So far, the exact details have been withheld – that should change this evening.
When does the stream start and where can I watch it? The stream starts at 6 PM – usually it’s a bit later when Bungie does it. Around 6:05 PM it should be ready. You can watch the stream here.
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Live ticker in German: We at Mein MMO will accompany the reveal stream with a live ticker, as the holy tradition dictates. Then you can read in German what the gentlemen are up to later or during the show.
The Mein MMO Live Ticker for the big reveal
5:15 PM: The five most important questions for this evening:
Who will take the lead for the expansion? Who from Bungie’s team is presenting this? Will we see Luke “Throw money at the monitor” Smith again? Or is in some form the B-team in charge, which we might have to assume? Maybe Matt Simmons, Chris Barrett, or people from Vicarious Visions? Is Jason Jones back or someone completely new?
Will there really be new surprising features for Destiny 2? Is this revolutionary PvP mode really so that one would say: “With Xur’s tentacles, I definitely need to get this thing?”
Is there any shock moment that sends a clear signal “We have understood”? Fans would love a “Oh, by the way, the expansion is free” – but that seems almost impossible.
And is there any concession or official hint towards “Yes, we have something to make up for” or do they ignore it all and play the PR game straight.
5:55 PM: About 6 minutes to go until the start. There are 46,332 people in the chat. Let’s see how high the number will go and what we will see. What kind of presentation will this be? Probably a relatively concise, prepared one with many trailers. I can’t imagine that DeeJ will be sitting on the sofa again in a jacket right away.
5:57 PM: DeeJ sound check. He is the host, has two developers on the sofa. I was right again – Destiny expert is on board. “Awesome” moment: This is a sound check. So you can ensure that your eardrum doesn’t burst while we blow your mind. Expectations set.
6:01 PM: Fans are most excited about the return of Variks. The stream is starting. 127,648 people are watching.
The reveal stream for Forsaken in Destiny 2 begins
6:01 PM: B-Team producer is Scott Taylor, who was responsible for “Rise of Iron”. The first sentences in the video documentation for “The Forsaken” are: “This expansion brings everything fans want.” Destiny does not hold back. It brings everything it has.
Firefly vibe: It will be a western expansion
6:03 PM: At the beginning, Cayde-6 breaks out of prison. There is supposed to be a western vibe. First place “Tangled Shore”, a location full of pirates and outlaws. One will hunt “Barons” who have different traits, such as being snipers or carrying melee weapons.
6:04 PM: The weapon slot system will be different. Players should be able to decide for themselves:
Will I play like Destiny 1
Will I play like Destiny 2
or play completely crazy with 3 shotguns.
New Super – Together with a new weapon: Bow and arrow
6:05 PM: New Supers are coming: Giant Hammer. And weapons are supposed to be unique now. Players should be able to invest time again.
6:06 PM: New weapon type: Bow and arrow, but like Hawkeye style, with technical arrows.
6:07 PM: The new super mode is called “Gambit” – a mix of PvE and PvP. Players fight in their own arena, where items drop that can be picked up and have effects on the enemies. One will be able to send one player per side to the other, allowing him to infiltrate the enemies and disrupt them in PvE.
6:08 PM: The new raid “Dreaming City” is supposed to have more bosses than any raid before. It is the homeland of the Awoken. The raid is a magical, mysterious place with puzzles, hiding spots. Raiders should be able to change the place.
6:10 PM: Phew, quite an information overload.
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6:11 PM: “We’re making Forsaken for people who love Destiny.” In the ViDoc, they essentially say everything the fans want to hear in the first 10 minutes.
6:12 PM: Now it’s time for the couch. DeeJ with Scott Taylor (producer) and Steve Cotton (creative director). The team from the “Rise of Iron” corner.
6:14 PM: First big announcement, as expected: We want a deeper Destiny. Players should think about Destiny and feel smart.
6:15 PM: The raid is supposed to be an endgame zone, full of secrets. This zone is supposed to be connected to the raid in interesting ways – but they apparently don’t want to talk about it. Players should discover that for themselves.
6:16 PM: The story is supposed to be revealed at E3: For me, it already looks very clearly like a kind of “space western”.
Gambit aims to bring PvE players closer to PvP
6:17 PM: Over the summer, Bungie seems to be wanting to involve streamers and present further details. They seem particularly proud of the new mode “Gambit”. This mode is also supposed to help bring pure PvE players closer to PvP. The mode will put players in decision-making situations, also tactically: Will you play aggressively, focus more on resources, or even attack the enemies? At E3, Gambit is supposed to be playable.
2nd season pass “Annual Pass” for Destiny 2 planned, will probably cost money
6:22 PM: Year 2 of Destiny 2 will likely come again without DLC – but it will cost money. They call it “Annual Pass.” Instead of two DLCs, there will be three content updates, it seems. There are supposed to be additional power upgrades here. This is the plan for winter 2018 until summer 2019. Those who pay will receive exclusive content here. The idea is to provide content but no big cutscenes. Each of the three updates is also supposed to bring a new season.
6:25 PM: A new roadmap for Year 2 of Destiny 2 is here. There are already plans for July. The new seasonal event here is called “Solstice of Heroes.” This is stuff that every player gets, also for free:
4 new Crucible maps
“Mass shader deletion”
200 more slots in the vault
A new mod update
Equipment collections
6:28 PM: With all due respect, after Bungie has had hardly any info for months, they have now planned total overkill. Just for “Weapon Randomization” or “Weapon Slot Changes” they should do their own “This week at Bungie”.
6:29 PM: The astonishing thing is that they haven’t really said a word “Oops, last year was nothing”, but are approaching it directly like “This is all coming”.
6:30 PM: For hardcore Destiny fans, the big question will be: “How does all this play? How does it really feel to be out there with the new freer weapon slots?” From the table it all sounds interesting. What Bungie apparently wants to make a point about is: “Let’s allow players to do more of what we want.”
6:32 PM: A little warning, not every number from the stream has to be the final number. Everything can still change.
Destiny 2 is supposed to become more open and deeper – also bring content and progress in 2019
6:34 PM: So far it is what one expected. Maybe even a little more: It’s not just “We’re going back to Destiny 1”; apparently, they intend to make Destiny 2 even deeper and more open than Destiny 1.
Little things that will probably please people: They want to bring more lore into the game and make it findable. And they likely want to ensure a steady power increase beyond 2019 – until now, there has always been a drought in the year after release
Disadvantage: They likely also want to make more money through the Annual Pass in this otherwise “quiet” year.
6:40 PM: The collections should awaken the collectors’ passion of the guardians. Make them aware: “What is still missing – go hunt for it!” This will come with Forsaken.
6:41 PM: The stream has now raised many questions: Especially in the gameplay field and regarding mechanics, there is certainly a need for clarification:
“Upgradeable masterwork weapons”
“Free weapon slot system”
What are the new supers?
How does the new mod system work?
6:45 PM: 150,000 people have watched the stream on average. No sign of Mara Sov so far. Here at Mein MMO, we will thoroughly deal with everything seen today and in the coming days – just as you have come to expect from us over the last four years.
Thank you for staying with us as we engage with this game, which still has a unique appeal even after four years, even if at times you want to grab it and shake it a bit.
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