On June 4, 2018, Bungie got the Guardians excited with a teaser trailer for the reveal stream about the plans for Year 2. Both the name and the location of the autumn expansion for Destiny 2 were revealed. However, another detail of the teaser is currently causing discussion.
Bungie wouldn’t be Bungie if there wasn’t an announcement of an announcement. This is also the case for today’s reveal stream. Because today, June 5, at 6:00 PM, the future plans for the second year of Destiny 2 are to be unveiled.
This stream was announced by the studio with a short teaser. The teaser shows a Guardian landing in the Reef together with Cayde-6, thus confirming the theory of many fans who assumed the Reef as the next location. At the same time, the name of the major autumn expansion was also revealed: Forsaken.
However, another detail of the mini-teaser is currently causing debates – especially among new Destiny players.
Both DLCs for Forsaken expansion required
As the disclaimer in the graphic displayed at the end of the teaser states, to play the upcoming Forsaken expansion of Destiny 2, both the base game and DLCs 1 and 2 are required. These are not part of the upcoming addon and are sold separately.
Longtime fans have expected this: Most Destiny veterans should already know this from the “King’s Fall” expansion for Destiny 1. This addon also required owning the DLCs “House of Wolves” and “The Taken King.” However, for some new players who joined with Destiny 2, this information came as a surprise.
New players are somewhat surprised: Many “fresh” Guardians expected that the expansion would not require the previous DLCs. Because DLC 1 is not strictly needed to play DLC 2. Thus, in the end, players are still forced to acquire the previous expansions – even if they didn’t want to.
Bundles as a consolation: It is, however, highly likely that there will be special bundles for Forsaken alongside a standalone version, which will include all previous DLCs and allow for a cost-effective purchase as a complete package. This was also the case with King’s Fall.
With every new item Epic adds to Fortnite: Battle Royale, the tactical variations increase – and so does the skill gap. For our author Robert, this is not good news: The average player is getting better to his chagrin. A report.
Fortnite is continually evolving: Fortnite: Battle Royale has been playable for about nine months. In the early days, self-built fortresses were considered the pinnacle of creativity, but tactical tricks and gameplay styles have become much more extensive over time.
Today, players storm enemy fortresses with shopping carts and impulse grenades, while rockets and remote explosives fly in all directions. The vertical gameplay has also been massively expanded with jetpacks and bounce pads.
Already in the game – the jetpack
I am particularly impressed when opponents can build stairs that are perfectly synchronized with reinforced walls – making them much harder to destroy. Players who prefer a stealthy playstyle, hiding a lot and attacking from ambush, find it significantly harder nowadays.
The bush camper is obsolete in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Build or die: I was never a big builder. I am able to build cover when I’m being shot at. I also tend to set up a base in the endgame to defend from above. However, I’m helpless against an aggressive player who attacks me at lightning speed.
In the beginning, there were only a limited repertoire of options to storm and smoke out enemy fortresses, but the game today offers plenty of tools for that.
There are still people hiding in bushes. However, their targets have become much more vigilant. Suspicious bushes are immediately targeted – those who do not build will lose. Specifically in the endgame, bush camping is no longer a promising strategy.
With each new item, the skill corridor widens – to the dismay of noobs
Skill is becoming increasingly important in Fortnite: The skill corridor describes the range of players with different abilities. If everyone only has access to the same weapon, the skill corridor is very small. With each new piece of equipment, the skill ceiling rises – that is, the potential upper limit.
The impulse grenade particularly influenced this skill ceiling, bringing tactical depth to the game both defensively and offensively. Players like Ninja, who master the new possibilities perfectly, push the skill limit ever higher.
But not only the upper end of the skill level is rising. Fortnite: Battle Royale has been playable for many months now – players have internalized the building system, mastered the trajectory of the sniper rifle, and become more vigilant. Therefore, the skill floor – that is, the lower end of the skill spectrum – has also improved significantly.
The consequence of the shifted player skills: Winning has become more difficult. In Season 3, I could still win about seven to eight percent of my solo games, but in the current Season 4, I have only two solo victories – after dozens of rounds completed. As an average player, the changed starting position could certainly pose potential for frustration.
New matchmaking system as a balance for the shifted skill levels?
It will continue like this: Let’s not kid ourselves – Epic will continue to expand the available arsenal, which makes strong players even better and leaves most players who cannot or do not want to adapt to the changes behind.
Matchmaking as a solution? This could lead to frustration and subsequently declining player numbers. This problem could be solved with an alternative matchmaking system. Currently, all players are thrown into a match regardless of their personal skill levels.
Thus, you encounter players who can be easily defeated – as well as the indestructible John Wicks, who make you dizzy and leave no chance.
The pros and cons of skill-based matchmaking are passionately debated time and again. Categorizing players based on their personal strengths sounds charming on paper – but it also carries risks, as the example of Destiny shows.
In Destiny, skill-based matchmaking only brought sweating: In Destiny, skill-based matchmaking was implemented in the second year, which caused a great deal of dissatisfaction. Because from that point on, players had to give their best in every match to succeed. Those who only wanted to test weapons or mess around were dismantled by the opposing team – frustration was the result.
Not all players want to give their all in every round to win.
Would Fortnite suffer the same fate? No, in Fortnite, chance often plays a deciding role. Who finds the better weapons at the beginning of a round? Who can influence recently ended gunfights and snag easy kills? Who has the luck of the safe zone on their side?
All these factors were only minimal in Destiny. Whether Epic is working on revising the matchmaking is unknown. Until then, you should pay attention to whether I am online – with me, you will have an easy game!
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In the MMORPG Worlds Adrift, griefers make life difficult for newcomers. The developers are currently working on countermeasures that should be implemented soon.
When experienced players repeatedly attack newcomers in the starting areas and this “griefing” negatively affects the fun of the game, something must be done. Bossa Studios have also taken notice and are already working on improvements to protect new players from PKers, the player killers.
Bossa Studios announce changes
Worlds Adrift is “Griefers Paradise.” The open PvP in Worlds Adrift is supposed to lead to exciting battles between players. However, it has now been revealed that veterans prefer to return to the beginner areas to repeatedly attack newcomers. The situation is now getting out of control.
The developers want to take action. Bossa Studios are aware of the situation and have already stated that they want to initiate countermeasures. The team is currently working on several ideas. However, it will take some time before all these countermeasures are integrated into the game. A small part of fixes and adjustments has already found its way into the MMO, but the situation has not really improved so far. The improvements include:
You will take less time to build your first airship. This gives griefers less time to attack you before you can effectively retaliate.
Your ships will now automatically explode when you are far away from them.
Wood is stronger, lighter, and lasts longer.
The studio shows another side of griefing: Amid all the drama, the studio has not lost its sense of humor and shows another side of “griefing”. They have reportedly received complaints not only about other players but also about ship engines that have been responsible for player deaths, unruly wooden planks, or a manta ray that knocked a player off their feet.
Today marks the start of The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. There will first be maintenance work on ESO, and the servers are offline. After that, Summerset will begin on the consoles. Here’s what you should know at launch.
Are you excited to play The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset on your PS4 or Xbox One? Then you should consider the following things.
What you should know at the start of Summerset
Downtime. Last night, the servers of the console version of The Elder Scrolls Online were taken offline for maintenance. The servers are now online, and you can start right after downloading the addon.
How big is the update? According to players, the download size of the addon for PS4 is about 33 GB. On Xbox One, you will need to download 48 GB.
Summerset is a paid addon. Summerset is a paid addon for the MMORPG. You need to purchase it for about 30 Euro as a digital upgrade for ESO. The main game is required. Additionally, there is a physical Collector’s Edition priced at about 100 Euro, which includes the following contents:
The “Queen’s Gift” package
The base game ESO
The first addon Morrowind
The Nightmare Serpent as a mount
A Mephala statue
A map of the islands
Razum-dar’s diary and some other items
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Help, my download isn’t starting! The download may not start immediately. If that’s the case, turn off your console and turn it back on. After that, the download should begin.
How do I start the adventure? Summerset offers a new tutorial. Create a new hero, and this tutorial will start automatically. Afterwards, you’ll be directly on the Summerset Isles. If you want to continue playing with an already created hero, you will receive an invitation from Queen Ayrenn, with which you will travel to the Summerset Isles.
Yrel will be the new heroine for Heroes of the Storm. And she has something else in tow – the first Warcraft map for the Nexus! The Alterac Valley is coming to HotS.
Every few weeks, the developers of Heroes of the Storm release a new hero or fresh events for the Nexus. Now upcoming content has been revealed showcasing a heroine that Warcraft fans have long yearned for. Yrel is the first Draenei in the Nexus and will enter the battlefield as a tank with a unique playstyle – all her abilities must be charged up.
Yrel’s abilities in Heroes of the Storm
The unique aspect of all of Yrel’s abilities is that they become more effective the longer Yrel charges them – each up to a fixed maximum.
Yrel’s trait is Divine Purpose. Upon activation, the next basic ability is instantly cast at full strength and has no mana cost.
Righteous Defense allows Yrel to charge a spell. Once unleashed, it deals damage to all enemies in close proximity while simultaneously healing herself.
Righteous Hammer charges up a powerful strike. Hit enemies are pushed back and take damage. Damage and push range increase while channeling. If the strike is fully charged, hit enemies are briefly stunned as well.
With Vengeful Retribution, Yrel gains divine wings that allow her to jump. Upon impact, Yrel deals damage and slows affected enemies. The longer she charges, the further she can jump.
Yrel’s first heroic ability is Tireless Defender. Upon activation, Yrel surrounds herself with a barrier that absorbs all damage and converts a portion of absorbed damage into healing. The ability can be activated while other abilities are being channeled.
The second heroic ability is Sanctified Ground. Yrel marks a large area around her. As long as she remains in this area, she receives a massive bonus to her armor. The ability remains active until Yrel dies or leaves the circle of Sanctified Ground.
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For a long time, fans have demanded it, and now Blizzard finally fulfills the players’ wish. Heroes of the Storm is finally getting a map from the Warcraft universe. Most players will likely recognize the map, as it is the Alterac Valley from World of Warcraft – in the Nexus known as “Alterac Pass”. As in the “good old days”, battles will be fought between the Horde and the Alliance, with the goal of defeating the boss of the respective opposing faction.
A first trailer gives insights into the action waiting in the Alterac Valley:
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The product description of Red Dead Redemption 2 in the official PlayStation Store suggests that there will be time-exclusive content for the Western game on PS4.
Time-exclusive content is not particularly popular with players. However, console manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft continually try to attract more players to their hardware through this method. They make deals with various game publishers, which means that certain content is withheld from other platforms for a certain period of time.
The creators of RDR 2 have now evidently entered into such a deal with Sony. On June 4, 2018, Rockstar Games announced a series of different editions and pre-order bonuses for its upcoming Western game Red Dead Redemption 2. Since then, the game has been listed in the official PlayStation Store as well. There are also indications that suggest time exclusivity.
Time-Exclusive Content for PS4
Note in the PS Store: From the product description there, there is a sentence that suggests that PlayStation players will have time-exclusive content. It states: “PlayStation exclusive: Play selected content first on PS4.” What is meant by this selected content is not explained further. Details are expected to follow at a later time.
What time-exclusive content could be conceivable? Almost anything that exists in digital content could be possible – from cosmetic items like hats to weapons to entire DLCs.
Known examples include the Destiny series or the Call of Duty games. The publisher Activision made an agreement with Sony, through which weapons, PvP maps, and even strikes were withheld from Destiny players on Xbox for years – despite them paying the same price for the title as the Guardians on PS4. This trend continued with Destiny 2 and several Call of Duty titles.
Even in World of Warcraft, soldiers want to relax sometimes. They hide from duty – and play an extended round of Pen&Paper.
NPCs in World of Warcraft also sometimes get fed up with the daily grind and want to escape their duty as guards. At least that’s the case for the cadets in Boralus, the capital of Kul Tiras. They hide in the maze, which has various underground chambers, one of which is almost completely overgrown with plants.
In the chamber below, the five recruits are standing around a table with a map, one is reading from a large book. Obviously, they are playing a round of Pen & Paper, as they repeatedly say explicit lines:
“I already told you that the bard is not a class!”
“No, the tree is not vulnerable to fire attacks.”
“Stop opposing the quest giver!”
“Can the guard see me looting this corpse?”
“I… um… misplaced it. Can I please get another copy?”
“It would be easier to heal you if you weren’t standing in the fire the whole time.”
“I take the candle.”
“Don’t spill your beer over my character sheet!”
“Thanks, I promise I will make it this time!”
“I cast Frostbolt into the darkness!”
All these lines are clear and explicit references to a Pen & Paper session, presumably the original Dungeons & Dragons.
D&D was a template for Warcraft: World of Warcraft is largely based on the ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons anyway. For example, the names of many abilities and talents are still inspired by the Pen & Paper rulebook. This can easily be seen in that Warcraft itself published a P&P rulebook that was based on D&D. It was about time for an obvious reference in the game.
Moreover, this little scene gives incentives for funny moments in roleplay. Because now I can not only play a character in the RP, but also a character who plays a role-playing game within the role play and plays another character… yes, it gets confusing.
The upcoming western shooter Red Dead Redemption 2 comes in different editions and with pre-order bonuses. These are now officially known. However, those who buy the fat Collector’s Edition cannot play the game at all!
Those who pre-order a digital version will also receive a treasure map and dollars for the story mode. The map is only available if ordered by July 31, 2018.
In addition, there are the contents of the various editions of Red Dead Redemption along with a very bizarre Collector’s Edition!
An overview of the editions of Red Dead Redemption 2
Besides the standard version for 69.99 euros there are the following special editions of Red Dead Redemption 2:
The Special Edition
This edition costs 84.99 euros. It includes the following complete package for the story mode:
The game Red Dead Redemption 2
The bank robbery mission and the gang hideout in story mode: Gain exclusive access to a bank robbery mission where Arthur and some other gang members devise a plan to break into and rob a bank in the southern town of Rhodes. Elsewhere, the Del-Lobos gang has occupied a hacienda. Drive them out of this hideout and loot their supplies for a big haul.
The mount “Black Spotted English Thoroughbred”
Talisman & Amulet gameplay bonuses: These special items provide Arthur with advantages in story mode. The eagle claw talisman on his boot sharpens his awareness of the environment for longer. When he carries the leguan scale in his pocket, he takes less damage on horseback.
Boosts, money bonuses & discounts in-game
Outfit “Nuevo-Paraiso-Gunslinger”
Free access to more weapons (Volcanic Pistol, Pump-Action Shotgun, and Lancaster Varmint Rifle)
The Ultimate Edition
This edition costs 99.99 euros. In addition to all the contents of the Special Edition, it also includes the following goodies for the online mode:
Bonus outfits “Blackrose Bounty Hunter” and “Copperhead Enforcer” (two exclusive outfits for your online character)
The horse “Black Fox Thoroughbred”
Access to the free camp style “Survivor”
Free access to more weapons (Volcanic Pistol, the Pump-Action Shotgun, and the Lancaster Varmint Rifle)
Rank bonuses (faster progress to rank 25)
The Collector’s Box
This package also costs 99.99 euros. But be careful! This is only a box with physical stuff. None of it is relevant to the game! Not even the game itself is included in the box. You still need to buy that separately. The Collector’s Box is therefore only for die-hard fans and collectors of Red Dead merchandise.
The following goodies are included in the box:
A large metal storage box with a padlock
A “Challenge Coin” collector’s coin
A double-sided puzzle with 100 pieces
A “Six Shooter Bandana”
A treasure map
A pin set
A set of playing cards
A catalog from Wheeler, Rawson & Co.
12 cigarette cards
Additional dollars for GTA Online
Depending on which edition you buy, you will also receive dollars in GTA Online:
Standard Edition Digital Preorder: 500,000 GTA$
Special Edition Digital Preorder: 1,000,000 GTA$
Ultimate Edition Digital Preorder: 2,000,000 GTA$
If you want to pre-order the editions, you can do so here in the Rockstar Store.
Bungie has announced the name of the major Destiny 2-expansion in autumn 2018 – in a short trailer. The autumn expansion for Destiny 2 is called “Forsaken” and fans sense the return of the Queen, Mara Sov.
Destiny 2 Comet has a name: The major autumn expansion for Destiny 2 is called “Forsaken” (Forsaken). Bungie announced this ahead of the reveal stream starting tomorrow via Twitter.
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The new “The Taken King”: “Forsaken” is set to be presented in the Twitch stream tomorrow at 6:00 PM our time. A release is expected in September 2018. “Forsaken” will be the Comet expansion of Destiny 2: the equivalent of what “The Taken King” was for Destiny 1. As a Destiny fan, one can only hope that Forsaken will be as successful as “The Taken King” in September 2015. The time after the TTK release, from September to November 2015, is considered the “golden age” of Destiny so far.
Fans sense the return of the Queen
Does the trailer give any hints? Fans immediately discovered the “Reef” as the setting for the new storyline. This was the hometown of Queen Mara Sov in Destiny 1. The “Queen of the Reef” played a significant role in Destiny until she disappeared at the beginning of “The Taken King” for the next 3 years. Mara Sov sacrificed herself to allow the Guardians to attack Oryx’s Dreadnaught. Since the incident in the Saturn orbit, the charismatic queen has been considered missing.
Mara Sov was once planned as a main character: Ahead of Destiny 2, it seemed in spring 2016 that Mara Sov could play a decisive role in Destiny 2. In a stream, her fate was linked with Destiny. It was said that she would transform from a transcendent figure to a kind of warrior princess or space pirate. However, the head of Destiny at that time, who also led the stream, surprisingly left Bungie. Shortly thereafter, there was talk of a reboot for Destiny 2, and Mara Sov has not been seen since.
When will we learn more? As early as Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM our time, we can expect more information about Destiny 2 “Forsaken.” You will find out everything about it as always here at Mein-MMO!
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The predecessor, “The Crew”, had to deal with some criticism regarding handling and the lack of MMO components, Ubisoft aims to improve everything with The Crew 2. How does the beta of the new The Crew spin-off play? Our author Robert took a look around in the beta of “The Crew 2” for a test.
Admittedly, the reviews and ratings of the first part put me off. The Crew had little in common with the “auto-MMO” it was advertised as. The handling was vague and topped off by annoying rubberband AI.
For the second part, Ivory Tower launched a multi-day beta phase, which I played through more or less – and the impressions are quite positive. At times, I couldn’t help but reference Destiny – but one step at a time.
The Crew 2 Beta in Test – The Story
What I saw of the story in the beta mostly caused me to shake my head. Loaded with clichés and silly lines, I often felt more embarrassed than during Stromberg (and that says something).
The few dialogues were boring and poorly synchronized. The story aims to tackle a potentially exciting theme: the tension between illegal street racing and legally organized associations with all their pros and cons.
As already in the predecessor, the story will likely not win any awards; however, that is secondary in a fun racer. Primarily, it is about driving – and that is enjoyable!
The Crew 2 Beta in Test – The Game World
As in the first part, the developers recreated the USA. It takes almost a full hour for free driving from Los Angeles to Miami in Florida. The game world is not sparse or thinly populated; on the contrary, it is very lively and brimming with cities, people, animals, and side tasks.
Here a speed trap, there a hidden reward – even the beta offered plenty of variety. Visually, The Crew 2 is a feast for the eyes. The water effects in the powerboat races are some of the most realistic I’ve seen in any PlayStation 4 game.
Depending on how far you move away from the coast with the boat, the structure and characteristics of the water change. The waves become stronger, the water more turbulent. Individual droplets remain clearly visible on the ship.
The Crew 2 Beta in Test – The Vehicles
The game offers everything a racer’s heart desires: From normal cars for street races to sports cars to boats and airplanes, you have a large variety of available means of transportation. Each vehicle has its own events and races, which were not yet unlocked in the beta.
At least in the beta, each available vehicle could be purchased and tested, albeit not as part of official races. Even Formula 1 cars (Red Bull and Mercedes) were among the controllable vehicles.
Although the catalog covers many manufacturers like Lamborghini, Ferrari, BMW, Harley Davidson, etc. – due to the many different vehicle classes, it remains to be seen whether the available vehicles will remain exciting in the long term.
The Crew 2 Beta in Test – The Vehicle Handling
Already after the first curve in my Audi TT, I know I’m playing an arcade racing game. The handling of the first part was criticized for its vagueness, a criticism that I can confirm for the second part as well.
Especially the larger rally cars reacted vaguely and unnaturally. However, during my test drives with the RB13, the Formula 1 car from Red Bull, I was surprised that the vehicle lay on the track like a vacuum cleaner.
Despite the controls, the races are a lot of fun. Many sneaky routes and shortcuts invite experimentation. However, you must not be squeamish – the quickest route often leads over sidewalks, through traffic lights or dumpsters. Almost everything can be destroyed.
I also couldn’t notice any annoying rubberband AI. Races were sometimes won with more than 30 seconds lead. Want to see for yourself? I recorded the following race – fittingly, it snowed in Las Vegas:
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The Crew 2 Beta in Test – The Improvement of Vehicles
With each story race won (-level), parts will be thrown at your feet with which you can improve your vehicle (Guardian). These parts have now taken on the quality levels known from MMOs: gray, green, blue, and purple.
Your total power level is indicated by a performance level that corresponds to the totality of your gear:
By the way, blue and purple quality gear offer various perks such as faster nitro charging or improved defensive stats. During the beta, I struggled to bring the last part to the maximum value of 280. Perhaps I should have gone into the glass chamber for that.
Of course, this type of progression is primarily known from MMOs – however, I have not seen anything like this in a racing game. If Ivory Tower brings even more various perks and parts into the game, it could certainly create the collecting spiral that also made Destiny stand out.
The Crew 2 Beta in Test – Online Modes
The predecessor was still advertised as a car-MMO (a reputation the game never lived up to); the second part is supposed to be better. Well, at least the beta, however, did not provide more reasons to call The Crew 2 a car-MMO.
We could play the story races in the crew, but it did not make a real difference. We couldn’t compete against each other yet, which hopefully will be possible in the main game. Overall, it will be exciting to see how the developer presents the online component in the main game – and what will ultimately be possible.
Examples could be long-distance races in which all crew members participate or team competitions in other disciplines. Regular events, such as those also held in Gran Turismo, could also increase long-term motivation.
A huge, open game world packed with missions, rewards, and side quests – The Crew 2 promises to be a hefty title in terms of volume. Moreover, the game world looks fantastic – especially the water effects leave mouths agape.
The day-night changes are also moodily staged. The transition is not abrupt, like in many games; rather, individual gradations of daylight are very clearly visible.
Whether the online component delivers what the manufacturer promises will be revealed upon release. There was relatively little to see of that in the beta.
The Crew 2 will be released on June 29, 2018, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Did you play the beta? How did you like it?
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The new MMORPG Bless cannot complain about a lack of customers. On Steam, the game is ranked just behind PUBG in the top sales ratings.
Bless, the new online role-playing game from South Korea, was released recently and caused quite a stir. Because of lags, bugs, and missing content, some players were upset and wanted their money back.
Nevertheless, Bless is being eagerly purchased and played. In the Steam charts, the MMORPG is currently at the very top.
Bless three times in the charts!
A look at the Steam sales charts from May 28 to June 3 shows Bless as a major winner. The Founder-Pack Starter Edition comes in at 2nd place right behind the usual chart-topping PUBG.
The Online Collector’s Edition of Bless is already in 4th place. The Online Deluxe Edition right after at 5th place. Bless has thus made it into the top 5 Steam sales charts three times thanks to various versions.
These are the Steam charts (May 28 – June 3, 2018):
More simultaneous players than ESO and Black Desert!
Bless is currently also being played a lot. The Steam charts for simultaneous players tell a clear story:
On average, over 19,000 players play the game at the same time
At peak, over 34,000 gamers were online
For comparison: The two other major Steam MMORPGs, Black Desert Online and The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), do not have such impressive numbers:
ESO attracts an average of about 10,000 players on the servers, with a peak of nearly 30,000 players
Black Desert Online recently had an average of about 14,000 players at the same time. The peak was just over 28,000 simultaneous gamers.
However, these numbers should be taken with caution! Because both games were not primarily launched on Steam and are also accessible via their own launcher. ESO also has a massive player base on consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Nevertheless, the numbers for Bless are impressive. If the game can keep improving and fix bugs, it could definitely continue to thrive on Steam.
With Fractured Lands, a team consisting of former developers of the Battlefield, Medal of Honor, and Call of Duty franchises is working on a post-apocalyptic battle royale online game.
Mad Max in Battle Royale
Fight for the gasoline. Basically, Fractured Lands from Unbroken Studios plays out like other battle royale games. You find yourself on a large map and fight until only one player remains. Spread across this map you will find:
Weapons
Equipment
Gasoline
Since you are traveling by vehicle, gasoline is essential. Without it, you won’t be able to move for long and will become a target for other players. It is very important to keep moving. However, you can also exit the vehicle and try to fight your way on foot. But then, you will hardly stand a chance against the powerful vehicles.
Car Wars. It is possible to steal other players’ vehicles, so you should not leave your vehicle just anywhere. Additionally, it is important to constantly upgrade your cars. You will find weapons on the map that you can attach to the vehicle, as well as other gear with which you can improve the vehicle over time.
Fast Combat. Due to the vehicles, the battles play out extremely quickly. While you’re still engaged with one opponent, a car may already come rushing in from another side. So always stay alert. If you prefer a tactical approach, look for hiding spots on the map to surprise opponents from ambush. It is important to survive. If you want to check out Fractured Lands, sign up for the closed beta. The testing phase begins on June 8, 2018.
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The new teaser trailer for Warframe announces the new story quest “The Sacrifice” for June. Then the space ninjas will finally learn what happened to their adoptive mother, Lotus. She disappeared in the epilogue of “The Sacrifice” with her former lover, Ballus, leaving the players behind.
The trailer shows a brief recap of the previous events. The viewer goes through the various stages that all players have gone through until the point of the new quest. We see, in fast motion, the quests that led to the point of “The Sacrifice”:
These are also the quests that everyone must have played who wants to start “The Sacrifice”.
The characters shown in the trailer belong to Warframe players: In the video, various characters, the Tenno, are shown. These are the children who actually control the Warframe battle suits. Alongside the Tenno, the account names, their Mastery Rank, and the playtime are displayed. For most here, this ranges between 2,500 and 3,000 hours.
What do you think about this teaser trailer? It won’t be long now until your Tenno’s story continues.
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Which class in Bless Online suits your playstyle best? Learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of the individual classes in Bless Online in our class overview.
Before we can take our first steps in Bless Online, we need to create a character. But which class is actually right for me? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the individual classes? Bless has been released and you can explore the world of the game.
What class system does Bless have? In Bless Online, the Holy Trinity of a classic MMO applies. This means: a group consists of at least one healer, one tank, and one damage dealer.
We list all five classes (Mage, Ranger, Berserker, Guardian, Paladin) and the playable races for you
In Bless Online, you choose between seven races, which are tied to one of the two factions Hieron and Union – however, the cute Mascu are available for both factions.
On what basis are the class tips based? Bless Online has been released in Europe and America. We have played it ourselves and gathered information from the community.
New information about the stances is known
In Bless Online, each class can choose from 6 different stances. Each stance gives you three active abilities that you can chain into combos. In total, each class has seven skill slots. The first three change depending on the stance chosen, and the last four are independent of the stances. You can equip two stances at the same time and switch between them in combat.
To successfully win fights for yourself, you need to tactically switch back and forth between the different stances and choose the right stance depending on the situation.
Classes: The Damage Dealers in Bless
In MMOs, damage dealers take on the role of the damage dealer. Their job is to deal as much damage as possible to enemies and finish fights quickly. Currently, there are three damage dealers in the game.
The Mage – Crowd Control and Area Damage
Mages in Bless Online use the elements of water, air, fire, and earth to heat things up for their opponents. Like in other MMOs, the mages of Bless specialize in ranged combat. Their arsenal consists of useful area spells that have both high and medium range. Some skills must be channeled before they can be used.
This is how the class mechanics work: When mages cast abilities, they generate element energy. This energy can be consumed for various positive effects.
Advantages
Disadvantages
high burst damage
mages can’t take much damage
very good crowd control
powerful area skills
high mobility
The following races can play as a Mage:
Habichts (Hieron)
Sylvan Elf (Hieron)
Amistad (Union)
Aqua Elf (Union)
Mascu
Equipment: Mages wield a staff and wear light armor.
Available stances:
Stance 1: The Mage focuses on fire spells and uses some area of effect abilities.
Stance 2: In this focus, the Mage can choose between ice, fire, wind, and lightning abilities.
Stance 3: The Mage focuses on ice spells that hinder opponents.
Stance 4: Mages use wind, lightning, and fire abilities. Additionally, Mages can place a wind glyph and teleport to it.
Mages in solo play: When traveling alone, you should always maintain a certain distance from your opponents and use the class’s high mobility to avoid being hit. Leveling goes quickly due to their strong area abilities.
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Mages in endgame PvE: Mages are highly sought after in dungeons as they can quickly eliminate groups of enemies and restrict their mobility.
Mages in endgame PvP: Mages teleport out of their opponents’ reach and dance around them. They have numerous abilities that quickly deal with enemies.
Mages are ideal for: Players who prefer to stay back and want to destroy their opponents with area spells.
The Ranger – high single-target damage
Rangers rely on their trusty bow and focus on attacking enemies from a distance. They can set traps and roll away from dangerous situations.
This is how the class mechanics work: When Rangers stay still, their concentration increases. When this resource reaches a certain value, Rangers either deal increased damage or benefit from positive effects. Your abilities become very effective when you achieve high combo chains.
Advantages
Disadvantages
steady damage on single targets
Rangers can’t take much damage
tactical placement of traps
little damage against groups of enemies
high mobility
The following races can play as a Ranger:
Habichts (Hieron)
Sylvan Elf (Hieron)
Lupus (Hieron)
Amistad (Union)
Aqua Elf (Union)
Pantera (Union)
Mascu
Equipment: Rangers wield a bow and wear light to medium armor.
Available stances:
Stance 1: The Ranger shoots rapidly at enemies, can restrict their movements, and deal high damage.
Stance 2: In this focus, the Ranger uses poison arrows to weaken his opponents.
Stance 3: The Ranger can reposition enemies and annihilate them with a hail of arrows.
Stance 4: This focus provides the Ranger with skills that allow him to reposition himself. Additionally, he can increase his own crit chance.
Rangers in solo play: Rangers should not get too close to enemies and should use their abilities strategically to control opponents. For some very powerful abilities, you need to stand still, which can cause enemies to close in on you.
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Rangers in endgame PvE: The Ranger’s focus in dungeons is primarily to deal high damage to single targets. In this task, Rangers can shine.
Rangers in endgame PvP: While Rangers have very high single-target damage, this is tied to the ability “Sniper Shoot”, which requires channeling for several seconds. If an enemy moves too far away from you during the channeling, you can no longer use the ability.
Rangers are ideal for: Players who prefer to focus on single targets and set up ambushes.
The Berserker – Charge attacks to deal high damage
Berserkers wield a huge axe and specialize in melee combat. They deal high single-target and area damage. Berserkers can execute certain abilities while moving. For example, they can charge their attack while slowly moving in one direction. Other abilities, on the other hand, require them to stand still.
This is how the class mechanics work: As a Berserker, you switch your stances depending on the situation. Stances grant you different effects. For example, when you receive the effect Lifesteal, you heal yourself for a portion of the damage you deal. The Bleeding effect, on the other hand, increases your damage in exchange for your health points. Your resource for your abilities is “Anger”, which you build up during the fight.
Advantages
Disadvantages
high burst damage
relatively low mobility
powerful area abilities
Berserkers can take a lot of damage
The following races can play as a Berserker:
Habichts (Hieron)
Lupus (Hieron)
Amistad (Union)
Pantera (Union)
Mascu
Equipment: Berserkers wield a massive two-handed axe and can wear light to heavy armor.
Available stances:
Stance 1: The Berserker gains abilities that deal area damage and can quickly build up damage.
Stance 2: This focus grants the Berserker abilities that increase the damage he deals and allows him to pull enemies towards him.
Stance 3: The Berserker can reduce the healing received from enemies and deals increased damage the lower his maximum health points are.
Stance 4: Berserkers can leap directly to enemies and attack them directly.
Berserkers in solo play: The Berserker deals high damage to single targets and enemy groups, allowing you to quickly eliminate your foes. It is important that you strategically switch back and forth between your different stances to avoid dying.
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Berserkers in endgame PvE: Berserkers deal high damage to enemies in dungeons, making them a good addition to the group.
Berserkers in endgame PvP: Most of the Berserker’s abilities have 1 to 2 second-long animations that you can’t cancel. Some animations slow you down by 75%, allowing fast classes to simply run away from you. Currently, Berserkers are relatively weak in PvP.
Berserkers are ideal for: They are always at the center of the fray and are suitable for players who enjoy getting up close and personal with the enemy. With their area abilities, they can level up quickly and are thus good for solo play.
The core classes: Tank and healing
In MMOs, tanks protect the group by drawing the enemies’ focus onto themselves and absorbing damage. To fulfill this role, they have numerous abilities that increase their survival chances. Healers support the group with restorative abilities that keep the health points of other players consistently high. Damage dealers are more or less interchangeable, but the following two classes should be part of your group for group content.
The Guardian – low damage, high armor
The tank role in Bless Online is taken on by the Guardian. He has numerous defensive abilities, can taunt enemies (pull aggro) and is generally very good at keeping himself alive. Compared to other classes, the Guardian deals relatively low damage, which can prolong leveling unless he plays with someone.
This is how the class mechanics work: Guardians gain their resource Courage whenever they successfully use a combo. Once the Courage bar is full, Guardians receive the effect “Strengthen”, which grants them additional effects. If the Guardian does not utilize the “Strengthen” effect, he receives a small penalty as a punishment.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Guardians can take a lot of damage
low mobility
Their shield protects them from damage
they deal relatively low damage
The following races can play as a Guardian:
Habichts (Hieron)
Sylvan Elf (Hieron)
Lupus (Hieron)
Amistad (Union)
Aqua Elf (Union)
Pantera (Union)
Mascu
Equipment: Guardians wield a sword and shield. They can wear light to heavy armor.
Available stances:
Stance 1: In this stance, the Guardian receives abilities that increase his own physical damage and lower the physical resistance of enemies.
Stance 2: The Guardian restricts the enemy, can build aggro and enhance his own defense.
Protector tactics: Guardians can throw their shield at enemies and generate aggro. Additionally, this focus offers numerous abilities that restrain the enemy.
Tactics of steadfastness: This stance grants the Guardian abilities that enhance his defense and reduce the physical defense of enemies.
Guardians in solo play: Players don’t need to worry too much about their health points, but due to the low damage the Guardian deals, killing monsters can take a while.
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Guardians in endgame PvE: Guardians are highly sought after in dungeons, and you will never have major difficulties finding a group. Your task is to draw the aggro of the enemies towards you and prevent damage to your team members.
Guardians in endgame PvP: Guardians can jump to enemies and control them with their crowd-control abilities. Due to their high health points, opponents must prepare for a longer fight.
Guardians are ideal for: Players who enjoy standing at the front and drawing damage onto themselves.
The Paladin – support the group and keep them alive
Paladins must decide what they prefer to do, as a Paladin you are capable of dealing damage as well as keeping your group members alive with healing spells. They have a few area spells that increase their damage against groups and strengthen the defense of their own group. As a Paladin, you will not deal as much damage as a Berserker, for instance, but that is not the focus of the class.
This is how the class mechanics work: The various stances grant you different passive and active effects that you must use strategically. One stance grants you self-healing for a few seconds, while another increases your defense.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Paladins can take a lot of damage
relatively low mobility
Their shield protects them from damage
deals moderate damage
Can both heal and deal damage
The following races can play as a Paladin:
Habichts (Hieron)
Sylvan Elf (Hieron)
Amistad (Union)
Aqua Elf (Union)
Mascu
Equipment: Paladins wield a mace and shield and can wear light to heavy armor.
Available stances:
Stance 1: Paladins can heal their teammates and knock down enemies to deal the killing blow.
Stance 2: With this stance, Paladins restrict the movement of enemies and deal damage.
Stance 3: The focus of this stance lies in healing and keeping teammates alive.
Stance 4: A mix of damage-dealing abilities and heals.
Paladins in solo play: Paladins can easily complete the first two dungeons alone but take relatively long to defeat their enemies. The damage of the Paladin is not particularly high, but they compensate for this with their high defense. They can keep themselves and others alive very well with their healing abilities.
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Paladins in endgame PvE: In dungeons, you must decide whether to deal damage or heal your companions’ wounds. Most of the time, you will enhance the group as a healer.
Paladin in endgame PvP: Paladins have very high health points but deal relatively low damage. In PvP, you try to stun or root your opponents with your abilities.
Paladins are ideal for: They are a very flexible class and can support their group well.
More information about the stances
Classes can switch between different stances, granting you different abilities. The system works similarly to a weapon switch. The stances swap your first three active skills and replace them with new ones.
The last four abilities in your skill bar do not change when you switch your stance and can be freely chosen from a small number of possible abilities.
This article was last updated on June 4, 2018, with new information on the roles of the classes, their gameplay, and their play style in PvP.
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Thanks to a leak, we might already know what Sony will present at the E3 2018. Maybe alongside Bloodborne 2 and Devil May Cry 5, PUBG is finally coming to the PS4!
Sony’s press conference for E3 will take place on June 12, 2018. However, thanks to a user on the platform 4chan, it is already known what is likely to be showcased. If we are to believe the leak, there should be a surprise or two.
Sony’s E3 Program: Bloodborne 2, Devil May Cry 5, and PUBG!
The 4chan article features a photo of a list of various games that Sony plans to showcase at E3 2018. The clearly labeled “for internal use only” paper lists the following titles:
On 4chan, there is currently a heated debate, in the usual “nice” tone of the site, about whether the leak is fake or true. However, if it turns out to be true, it means that PUBG will finally be available on Sony’s console.
So far, PUBG has only been available on PC and Xbox One. The PS4 launch was not ruled out, but was never specifically described. The developer Bluehole may now want to tap into further markets for the game.
Meanwhile, the player count of PUBG is declining on PC, and the major competitor Fortnite is very successful on both PC and consoles and is outperforming PUBG.
By June 12, 2018, we will know more when Sony’s press conference starts. Until then, these presumed information should be taken with appropriate caution. These details are not officially confirmed. The truthfulness of the leak cannot be verified.
In Devstream 112, the new Warframe was introduced. It will be number 36 and is currently still named “Vlad.” It is supposed to be a type of vampire made from fragments of the Eidolons and haunted by Sentient energy.
Why is Vlad compared to a vampire? “Vlad” came from the Eidolons, the massive Sentient machines that roam the plains of Eidolon at night. He was infected with the Sentient power of the Eidolons. He now uses this to control his enemies and make them his slaves. Similar to a human who was bitten by a vampire and returns with mystical powers as a vampire.
Vlad is infused with the blue glowing Sentient energy that gives him the power to infect enemies.
Vlad’s abilities are supposed to infect enemies and enslave them
The currently planned skills are based on life stealing and control over enemies. When Vlad infects enemies with Sentient energy, they will follow him like slaves and draw attacks onto themselves. Infected enemies can also further “infect” others with Sentient energy. His passive skill includes a life steal that is based on Vlad’s energy amount.
Furthermore, enemies that are completely infected will explode and give Vlad energy as soon as they die.
Vlad is supposed to dissolve into fog and put enemies to sleep: When Vlad passes through enemies as a fog cloud, they will also be infected and he steals their life and shield. As his ultimate skill, Vlad creates an area attack that puts enemies to sleep.
Fans want more Eidolon than vampire for Vlad
Digital Extremes has clearly emphasized that the Warframe is still in early development: The name “Vlad” is only a working title for now. However, it is typical for the developers to present their work to fans at an early stage. The Warframe will also receive further reworks.
The Eidolon theme is more interesting than vampire in the community. There have been initial voices that find the combination of Warframe and Eidolon exciting. Players wish that “Vlad” leans more in this direction. There have also been criticisms that the skills currently chosen for Vlad are actually a mix of existing Warframes.
Vlad is still being worked on
Lead developer Steve Sinclair saw “Vlad” in the stream for the first time himself. He also wants more Eidolon in Vlad: As community director Rebbeca Ford states on her Twitter, lead designer Steve agrees with the fans. He also wants to take a stronger Eidolon direction and especially the ultimate ability that puts enemies to sleep should be adjusted. Additionally, there should be more lasers!
Rebbeca also explained in her tweet that vampire is not meant literally for this Warframe. It is more about the fact that “Vlad” can infect enemies and has gained his powers from another species.
“Vlad” with his alternative helm.
When the new Warframe No. 36 will be released is still uncertain. The last Warframe that entered the game is the cat lady Khora.
What do you think about the new Warframe “Vlad”?
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The exclusive Nightfall rewards in Destiny 2 are currently bugged. The hunt for this week’s reward – the hand cannon T.V.O. – has become a waste of time for many fans. No hotfix is expected before the reset.
Nightfall rewards bugged: Since the launch of the Warmind expansion, numerous bugs have been making life difficult for the Guardians. Although update 1.2.1 should have resolved most of the known bugs, Bungie had to admit shortly after the update’s release that another major issue had occurred. The exclusive Nightfall strike rewards in the base game and the “Curse of Osiris” DLC are not dropping.
Players farmed in vain: Many players are now upset – both about the bug and the late response from Bungie. Numerous fans have invested significant amounts of time to farm the current exclusive reward – over 40 strike runs were not uncommon. Because since the last reset, the T.V.O. was supposed to be the special reward. This is a coveted legendary hand cannon that ranks among the best hand cannons in Destiny 2.
No more hopes for the T.V.O. before the reset
Problem will not be solved in time: As Bungie admitted earlier last week, all the effort was in vain. The exclusive Nightfall loot was bugged.
The fans were waiting for a prompt solution from the developers so that there would at least be a chance to earn the weapon before the reset on June 5. Many hoped that after all the wasted time, they could possibly go hunting for the rare hand cannon over the weekend or at least early in the week.
However, these hopes have now been dashed. As Bungie announced on Twitter, they are indeed working on a hotfix, but it will not be ready before the reset. Further information is expected later this week.
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A large part of the community is disappointed that they now have to wait weeks until the corresponding strike comes around again.
A timely fix would have been at least a conciliatory solution in the eyes of the fans. Some Guardians even demand that Bungie repeat the strike “Tree of Probabilities” as a Nightfall strike so that the Guardians have a fair chance to earn the weapon.
One is never too young to play. This is probably what these proud parents thought when their little daughter topped the DPS chart in a dungeon in World of Warcraft.
“There are only kids playing World of Warcraft!” is something you read over and over again. While that’s certainly not true, you do encounter them occasionally. A young couple plays together with their 4-year-old daughter and is happy that she is outdoing all other players in the damage meter in Shadowfang Keep.
WoW romance with gaming offspring: On Reddit, the mother “folkster” shares that she and her husband met ten years ago while playing WoW. Since then, they have had children, and their 4-year-old daughter is slowly being introduced to World of Warcraft. Naturally, the parents were proud when their daughter dealt the most damage in Shadowfang Keep with her hunter.
Playing a Hunter is just child’s play: Some commentators on Reddit even concluded that this only reinforces the stereotype that “playing Hunters is just child’s play” – quite literally. Nevertheless, the mood in the thread remained cheerful and positive, and the parents continued to joke around.
They recounted that during their first run in the Firelands, they heard their daughter call out, “Mom, Dad, there are more monsters! Wait, I’ll bring them to us!” The “Hunter gene” seems to be strong in the little one, as pulling additional monsters is also a specialty of Hunters.
3 skills, many pets: For fairness, it must be said that characters at level 20 do not have that many abilities. According to the parents, their daughter has only three abilities on her action bar and has filled the rest entirely with numerous pets (which she has all named), mounts, and “the toy that transforms you into a crab.”
If you don’t have a M+-group, make one: The thread is full of more jokes and innuendos. “Can’t find a good Mythic+ group? Then just create your own!” The parents remain amused by this and joke along. “Our goal was always to have kids so they can farm gold for us.”
No chat for the daughter: At four, the internet can still be a pretty harsh place, even if you can’t read yet. To expose the daughter to as few toxic players as possible, a few safety measures are in place: The chat is disabled, as are guild invitations and trade offers. However, since the family always plays together, the watchful eye is always there.
What the little one actually understands: Some users also wanted to know how much the girl understands of what is happening on the screen, as a few comments noted that she might be too young to grasp the context. However, the reality seems to be different, as she understands a lot:
“She understands teamwork. She understands that sometimes you fail, but should keep trying. She understands that she is working towards a goal. Her big goal was level 20 so she could finally ride all the horses she wants. And now the goal is level 60 so she can fly anywhere she wants and not just to the places the “shoe flyer” (the shoe symbol with the wing for the griffon master) takes her.”
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One), there is now an option for streamers to hide their names. This is intended to protect against the notorious stream snipers. However, players who want to relish in kills of famous players find this very frustrating!
What are stream snipers? Stream snipers are a nuisance that has arisen in the ever-expanding streaming culture in online games. These are unscrupulous players who stalk well-known streamers and try to get into the same match.
They then watch the stream to see where their victim is located and go on the hunt. Their goal: To treacherously ambush, troll, and ruin the stream of the poor streamer.
Anonymized Player Names Against Stream Sniping
Stream sniping is indeed a real issue, that’s why there’s the following solution: The developers have introduced an option in the latest update that allows streamers to anonymize their names. They are simply assigned a random name. No one will then know whether they may have just eliminated the famous streamer Ninja. This should significantly ruin the fun for stream snipers, as they will no longer know where their victims are located.
Streamers, including Ninja, think this is great! More than stream delays, this measure is expected to reduce interactions with these annoying trolls.
“If I can no longer see who I’ve killed, the game is pointless for me!”
However, not everyone is happy with the anonymity feature: Besides the stream snipers, who likely find this quite silly, honest players are also complaining. For many gamers, it is an enormous thrill when they catch a famous player like Ninja or Drake in the game and defeat them in a more or less fair fight.
No more chance for fame? For these players, it is a gigantic achievement that can lead some to fame and glory as streamers. This happened with the small streamer Tfue, who first became famous when he took out Ninja and gained a few thousand viewers as a result.
If no one knows anymore that they eliminated a VIP player, this effect is lost. “That completely ruins the game for me,” complains the forum user “TheHungerGame”, likely resonating with many of his fellow players.
What do you think? Do you prefer to protect streamers or do you feel a part of the thrill is missing when you no longer know who you’ve really taken down?
A short video shows the beauty of the Overwatch maps … and their absurdity. Because sometimes entire textures are missing or there are logical errors.
Overwatch is a beautiful game and the developers have made every effort to design the various maps to be visually appealing and diverse. Often, you can still see many little details in the distance that make a map truly pretty.
The YouTuber Noobinabox has teamed up with some friends to explore the limits of the existing maps. He often succeeds in leaving the actual maps and gaining a glimpse of the map development outside of the usual gameplay.
Did you know that beneath the desert of the Temple of Anubis there is another desert, and beneath that one, another? Or that the cars from Oasis never reach a destination but instead plunge straight into an abyss? You will see this and more in the little excursion to the limits of Overwatch.
