The 13-year-old game Guild Wars shines in a new light. New graphics options, such as a borderless window mode and 8X MSAA anti-aliasing, provide a noticeably better look. We ask: Is it still worth playing Guild Wars 1 in 2018?
The predecessor to Guild Wars 2 was released in 2005 and is still played today. Although development has stopped, that does not prevent ArenaNet from patching. The last update was purely a graphics patch.
In addition to the borderless window mode and improved anti-aliasing, the level of detail has also been increased. Small details such as grass are now rendered even at a distance.
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This is how the community reacts: The community is reacting exclusively positively. Guild Wars 1 already had good graphics before, which have now been further improved. For some, this is reason enough to revisit Guild Wars.
Is Guild Wars still worth it today?
Guild Wars plays differently than its successor: Aside from the same world, they have very few similarities. Guild Wars is instantiated almost everywhere. You only encounter other players in the outposts between two instances. You can choose to play in a small group or with NPC companions.
This seed will give birth to the Sylvari in the sequel.
Guild Wars 1: Still a good MMO in 2018, especially for players with weak PCs
Good graphics and low system requirements: Despite its age, Guild Wars looks surprisingly good. The system requirements are minimal; even old computers can run the game.
You get a lot for little money: The Guild Wars Trilogy is already available for €25. It consists of three standalone titles: Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall. Additionally, you can purchase the separate expansion Eye of the North. With that, you have hundreds of hours of gameplay.
Unlock rewards in Guild Wars 2: The further your progress in the predecessor, the more rewards you receive in the sequel. The official reward calculator shows you what you will get and what requirements must be met.
Bless Online developer Neowiz invited influencers to a press event yesterday. We have noted the most important information for you. It is now clear that the two European servers are located in Frankfurt. Trading between players is not planned in Bless.
From $30 to $200 – these are the 4 editions of Bless
Bless Online is a buy-to-play game. You must purchase the game once and can then play it indefinitely.Bless Online will launch with four editions.
Base Game
Price: $29.99
Headstart: No
Premium Membership: No
Skins: None
Extras: None
Standard Edition
Price: $39.99
Headstart: Yes
Premium Membership: 30 days
Skins: None
Extras: None
Deluxe Edition
Price: $69.99
Headstart: Yes
Premium Membership: 60 days
Skins: Exclusive mount and pet skin
Extras: 2450 Lumena
Collector’s Edition
Price: $199.99
Headstart: Yes
Premium Membership: 90 days
Skins: Exclusive mount and pet skin, exclusive costume skin, exclusive weapon skin
Extras: Title “The Founder”, preferred customer service, and the “Sparkling Wings” effect. The preferred customer service ensures that these players receive higher priority in case of issues, plus 3800 Lumena.
Information from the interview with the developers
During the event, Twitch streamer Arctix conducted an interview with the developers of Bless Online. Questions from the community were asked there.
Premium Membership: Players receive monthly cosmetic content, but no items that affect gameplay. The premium membership costs $15 per month.
Will there be a preload? Currently, the developers are still unsure. They think it would be good to offer players a preload. However, they still need to check with Valve, the operator of Steam.
Can players earn the premium currency? Yes, the premium currency Lumena can be earned in-game. You can exchange PvP points or points obtained in dungeons for Lumena.
Do the founder packages in Europe cost exactly the same as in North America – does a conversion rate of 1 Euro = 1 Dollar apply? The developers want to stick to Valve’s internal conversion system. They might adjust the price (currently, the rate is 1 Euro = 1.19 Dollar – so it would be cheaper in Euro).
PvP to obtain flying mounts
What does the endgame look like in PvP? There will be a specific currency that can only be obtained in open-world PvP. With this, you can purchase special items. This currency is the only way to acquire flying mounts. There will be specific times for instanced PvP when you can sign up for it.
Will there be trading between players? No, this is disabled. However, you can send items to your twink via mail. The auction house will be highly regulated. There will be fixed minimum and maximum prices for items.
In the interview, the top developers from Neowiz answered questions from the community. By the way, the CEO of Neowiz is on the far right in the image.
Will the UI be customizable? The UI has caused performance issues in Bless Online. Therefore, the UI has been completely redesigned for our version of the game. At the release of Bless Online, you will only be able to enlarge or reduce the UI.
Bless launches with a third of the content
Will there be more game content for guilds? At the release of the early access version of Bless Online, a third of the planned content for guilds will be in the game. More will follow.
How many stances will the classes have? Each class will have 6 different stances.
No more auto-attacks. You will only deal damage through your abilities. Players should switch between their two stances. Stance abilities will cool down even if the stances are not currently active.
How many servers will there be at launch? 2 in Europe (Frankfurt) and 3 in North America (Virginia).
Will there be seasonal events? Seasonal events are planned by the developers. They want to give players the opportunity to celebrate their enjoyment of the game.
What about the Siren race and the Warlock class? Both are expected to be released in 2019. The Assassin and Mystic classes are intended to be added in the next 6 to 12 months.
What does the update plan look like? The developers are trying to provide the game with major content updates every three months.
System requirements for Bless? Powerful test PCs run it smoothly
At the event, the invited influencers had the opportunity to play our version of Bless Online. The game ran very smoothly on the test PCs. They had the following specifications:
Graphics card: NVidia GTX 1080
Memory: 16 Gigabytes
Processor: i7-4790K
If your PC has similar specifications, you should not have any issues at the launch of Bless Online. However, the specifications are quite high – you will then have to see what the official system requirements for Bless will be.
Fortnite seems to have a taste for the limited-time modes. Alongside “Infinity Gauntlet,” the mode featuring Thanos, another special mode is now active in Fortnite: Battle Royale: 50vs50 v2. Could it be that some criticism arose regarding the Thanos mode?
Take 2. This hasn’t happened before. Normally, only one special mode is active in Fortnite at a time. In addition to Solo, Duo, and Squad, there is the “Limited Time Mode” (LMT). This week, it is actually the massively announced Marvel mashup “Infinity Gauntlet.” But since last night, a second mode has been active.
More is always better. Fortnite is unexpectedly bringing back the “50vs50 v2” mode. Here, 50 players on each side face off against each other. What usually is a “Everyone against Everyone” individual fight becomes a massive battle in the limited-time mode.
The Thanos mode is a huge PR fun, but there is also criticism
Exception or new rule? Whether this is the norm now, that multiple special modes run simultaneously, is not known. It could be that an exception was made due to the special nature of the Thanos mode. Because the “Infinity Gauntlet” mode is indeed a big PR fun and initially received a lot of applause, but after a few days, criticism of “Infinity Gauntlet” has arisen.
Criticism of Thanos. While the “Thanos” mode is a spectacle, not everyone likes the mode. Due to the presence of Thanos in “Infinity Gauntlet,” there is a massive target in the game, which changes the dynamics of Fortnite: Battle Royale. Some believe that the mode was not well thought out. Many (including John Wicks) ignore Thanos and just shoot at the Thanos hunters. Epic has already attempted to adjust the mode twice. Thanos is also vulnerable against the so-called “Skybases.” It could be that the “50vs50 v2” mode is now being introduced to address the critics. But there is no official statement regarding this.
Adaptable developers. Epic is known for quickly picking up trends and opinions from the community and responding to them in the game. Perhaps Epic shows internal numbers that indicate a need to react. It is certainly unusual for two modes to be active simultaneously.
The exact rules for the “50vs50 v2” mode are explained here.
In The Division today, on May 12th, is the big vendor reset. We present you with items from the vendors that are particularly worthwhile.
After the Global Event Blackout ended on May 7th, players were able to receive their rewards with a delay. There was excitement regarding the unannounced removal of the vanity outfit.
So far, each Global Event had its own outfit, from which players could draw parts from a reward container depending on their leaderboard ranking. This time, this outfit has apparently been removed. The reason is unknown, and Massive has not commented on it yet. Interestingly, a surprise set was announced, of which we have also heard nothing so far.
As normalcy returns to The Division, agents are focusing on farming equipment the conventional way. Take a look at the new offers from the vendors as well. These change once a week from Friday to Saturday. Here are our recommendations.
Recommended Weapons since May 12th
W 46th St: MP5 ST with Deadly, Prepared, and Swift. One of the best SMGs in the game with a high gear score (278), the talents are particularly well-suited for sets like the Predator. Instead of Swift, you can take Responsive, Ruthless, Revengeful, or Destroyer.
Mk17 – Police version with Prepared, Balanced, and Resolute. Although it comes with a low GS (268), it has very good talents for PvE. Resolute in the third slot is a stroke of luck and reduces your cooldown by killing enemies. Instead of Balanced, you should take Destroyer.
The Mods after the Vendor Reset
Vendors of the Dark Zone:
W 46th St: Firearms Mod (252) with Crit Chance
E 40th St: C79 Scope with Crit Damage, Stability, and Precision
W 42nd St: Performance Mod with Seeker Mine Damage
W 31st St: Pro-Reflex Sight with Crit Damage (19%), Stability, and Crit Chance
Vendors of the PvE Zone:
The Firewall: Stamina Mod (265) with Skill Haste
Southpaw: Performance Mod with Seeker Mine Damage
The Last Call: Loud Muzzle Brake with Crit Damage (18%), Crit Chance, Stability, and Increased Threat
Special Equipment Vendor: Omega Rifle Suppressor with Headshot Damage (17%), Crit Chance, Optimal Range, and Reduced Threat
The Cavern: Performance Mod with Ballistic Shield Damage
Advanced Weapons Seller: Target Optic VX-1 (12x) with Headshot Damage, Crit Chance, and Stability
The Offer of the Special Blueprint Vendors
The vendor at the terminal brings blueprints for these items:
Star Wars Battlefront 2 was heavily criticized in 2017. Now EA has put the shooter back on track. With updates and a season, Battlefront 2 will continue in May and June 2018. These are dedicated to Han Solo.
On May 16, Season 2 of Star Wars Battlefront 2 begins with content related to Han Solo. First, players will travel back to the original trilogy before continuing in June with activities related to the upcoming film Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Recently, Electronic Arts and DICE announced the second season for Star Wars Battlefront 2. After Season 1 focused entirely on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Han Solo season begins in May. On May 16, it will start with content from the original trilogy before continuing in June with Solo: A Star Wars Story.
What to Expect in May in Battlefront 2
Hero Showdown: During the Han Solo season, players will be able to participate in this new round-based elimination mode. The Hero Showdown offers 2v2 battles of the best favorite duos in Heroes vs. Villains.
Custom Arcade Games for Starfighters: Players can hone their skills for Starfighter Assault in this mode. Starfighters from all eras are available, and they will compete against the AI.
Jabba’s Palace: During the Han Solo season, Jabba’s Palace on Tatooine will be in play. In this map, the modes Galactic Assault, Hero Showdown, and Heroes vs. Villains can be played.
New Skins for Lando and Leia: The characters Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa will receive skins from the opening scene of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Lando Calrissian dresses up as a Skiff Guard, while Leia Organa appears as the bounty hunter Boushh. There will also be the appropriate voice lines.
With the announcement of the release date on Steam, two trailers have been released to prepare players for Early Access. The next big MMORPG Bless Online officially launches on May 30 on Steam.
The first video features scenes from Bless Online. The trailer ends with the tagline “Bless is Reborn.”
The second trailer “Bless Awakens” follows seamlessly as a story video and speaks of an upcoming war, ushering in a new era.
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This is behind the “Reborn”: Bless failed as an extremely expensive AAA MMORPG in Asia after a spectacular launch. For a long time, there were doubts about whether Bless would be released here in Europe. The developer Neowiz then began to overhaul the game and temporarily closed the servers in Korea and Russia. This was accompanied by surprising news that Neowiz would also release the MMO in a revised version in the West, just days after the previous publisher Aeria Games halted work, and hardly anyone believed in a release here anymore.
Bless awakens from its long hibernation
With the Steam version, the goal is to get back on the path to success, which is even referred to as the most advanced version, with many changes made to Bless Online. You can read the whole story about Bless here:
Along with the videos, the founder packs of Bless Online were also introduced, which allow players to start 2 days earlier. The costs range from 40 to 200 dollars.
A good news for German players: The game is localized in German and the European server is located in Frankfurt. Only the voice output is in English.
The hints evoke memories of the story of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Will Bless achieve a similar success?
Fun fact: Bless refers to itself on Google as “Bless Online – The best new PC MMORPG from Asia.” Whether it is true, we will be able to judge for ourselves in a few weeks.
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Soon, World of Warcraft will be equipped with the War Mode, which replaces the PvP servers. We tell you why PvP in Azeroth will be really good because of this.
With Battle for Azeroth, more significant changes to PvP are once again being made in World of Warcraft. PvP servers are being abolished, instead there will only be “normal” and RP servers. However, no one has to forgo PvP in the open world because Blizzard is introducing the War Mode for that.
What is the War Mode? In the respective capital of their faction (Stormwind or Orgrimmar), players can willingly sign up for the War Mode. Their PvP will then be activated, and they will be placed in a “phase” of Azeroth where they can only encounter other players who have also activated PvP. This ensures that the game world always represents a threat.
What incentives there are for the War Mode, we have already explained in this article:
The decision to join a PvP server has long-term consequences. Those who simply had “had enough” of PvP couldn’t just walk away but had to endure gankers or avoid the game altogether. There was never a peace phase if you just wanted to quest comfortably and play a little more relaxed without the constant fear of a PvP attack.
There were also some problems on PvE servers. Because here, activating PvP was usually not a choice but was forced by quests. Those who were still “brave” and walked around with activated PvP usually fell into a trap. Players from the opposing faction waited until their health points were low and only activated their PvP at the last moment. This allowed them to deliver a quick death blow without ever putting themselves in great danger.
Or PvP quests became a friendly collaboration where players killed mobs together without attacking the other faction. While this is certainly a very social approach, it is not in the spirit of PvP.
Regardless of the server selection, players can also register for a PvP experience at short notice, thereby experiencing World of Warcraft much more intensely. Anyone participating in PvP now wants to participate.
At the same time, there is the option to consciously opt-out of PvP. Those who once thought on PvP servers: “Now just level a bit comfortably and watch some YouTube on the side” can live that dream.
In any case, signing up for PvP is now a conscious decision where players know exactly what they are getting into without being permanently bound to it.
Nevertheless, there are some concerns. The additional incentives in War Mode, such as more experience points (15%), gold, or Azerite (10%) are “too good” to ignore. This likely leads many players to sign up for the War Mode without actually being interested in PvP. And that, in turn, leads to complaints about why someone wanted to “kill someone who just wanted to benefit from the XP bonus” – discussions that every PvP player probably knows already.
In summary, the War Mode promises a better experience for PvP fans and those who want to face a “serious” PvP threat but have so far been hesitant to join a pure PvP server. If the frustration becomes too great, a trip to the capital is sufficient to reverse the decision. A rather annoying step, but enough of a hassle for players to consider how they want to spend their evening beforehand.
What do you think of the new War Mode in WoW? Will you play a lot with activated PvP?
In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, the “Team of the Season” of the Spanish La Liga is known. These LaLiga players receive TDS cards.
After the “Team of the Season” of the Premier League, now it is the La Liga’s turn for TDS.
24 players who performed best in the first Spanish league during the 2017/2018 season will receive a blue special card.
You can pack the LaLiga-TOTS starting Friday, May 11 at 7 PM, in packs. The cards will be available for one week in sets.
FUT 18 Team of the Season: LaLiga-TOTS
The LaLiga-TDS includes 23 player cards, including of course the two superstars, Lionel Messi (98) and Cristiano Ronaldo (99) as strikers.
There are many great players, but also some disappointments. It will be exciting for the guaranteed LaLiga-TOTS-SBCs, which will go live on Sunday and Tuesday each at 7 PM!
Also, you can earn Thomas Partey (CDM, 86, Atletico Madrid) through the Daily Knockout Tournament (DKT) starting May 14.
The “Team of the Season” (TDS) – or better known as the “Team of the Season” (TOTS) – is for most FIFA gamers the biggest event in Ultimate Team. Many players will receive a significantly upgraded blue special card during this time.
Over 200 player cards are expected to receive a TOTS version in FUT 18. The reason for this is that many teams will be released, each containing 23 players. In contrast, the “Team of the Year” (TOTY) consists of just one selection of 11 players.
The ratings of the players usually increase by 5 to 9 points. For the top stars of the major leagues, high ratings in the 90s can occur. The basis for selection is performance during the 2017/2018 season – while for the TOTY, the entire calendar year 2017 was used for evaluation.
Otherwise, the TOTS cards behave like informs: If you don’t want to wait until you draw a card from packs, you can purchase them on the transfer market. The normal gold versions of the players will not be available to draw during this time.
Alongside the LaLiga-TDS at 7 PM, another 10 additional “Rest of the World” players will be released – however, these cannot be drawn from packs!
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As every Friday in Destiny 2, Xur is back again today.Where is the Agent of the Nine, and what items does he have on offer? Here are the location and inventory on May 11.
This week, there is quite a lot happening in Destiny 2. After the Warmind expansion for Destiny 2 was released on May 8, the new raid “The Garden of Salvation” awaits Guardians today at 7:00 PM. The Trials of the Nine also start at the same time as Season 3.
Starting today, fresh loot can be earned both in the second raid section and in the Trials of the Nine. With the Warmind DLC, new exotic weapons and armor have also made their way into the game. Therefore, Xur is now back in the spotlight. Does the noodle face maybe have some of the new Exotics for you today? This question will soon be answered.
Because already today, on May 11, the mysterious Agent of the Nine reappears in the Destiny universe. Let’s welcome Xur together.
All info about Xur in Destiny 2 on May 11 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
When does Xur arrive?
Xur visits us every Friday at 7 PM. He chooses a quiet place on a planet or moon of his choice, from where he can unobtrusively deliver his goods to the Guardians. You have until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to browse his inventory – then he disappears without a trace.
Where is Xur? He can be found at this location today
Xur has certain positions where he likes to settle down over the weekend. This time, he sets up his stand on Nessus .
Offer and inventory of Xur
Weapon: Prometheus Lens – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Moreover, Xur has the challenge card “Five of Swords” for the first time today. This card is free. With it, your rare Nightfall challenge card is upgraded to a legendary challenge card. You can then activate a Scorch modifier, one advantage/disadvantage, and two additional disadvantages.
The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine starts on Friday evening at 7 PM. The Trials end with the weekly reset on the following Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
Map: Solitude
Mode: Survival
After the release of the Warmind expansion, new rewards can be earned in the Trials of the Nine starting today.
There are three new weapons:
The kinetic submachine gun “Cease and Desist”
The energy scout rifle “Demand Warning”
The shotgun “Opposition Request”
Also, there is a new Ghost shell, a new Sparrow, a new ship, and a new shader. However, in Season 3, there will be no new armor ornaments for the Trials sets.
Shortly after the release of Conan Exiles, Funcom shows the first cinematic trailer for the newly released intro. Take a look at the new video here!
In Conan Exiles, you are an Exile who has been crucified to die in the desert for crimes you may or may not have committed. Conan, the Barbarian himself, appears to free you and send you into the unfriendly world.
Whether you fare as well as Conan in the trailer is up to you. What will you do when there is nothing else to do but live or die?
To provide a good alternative to grinding the dungeons for level range 61 to 70, Patch 4.35 of Final Fantasy XIV introduces a new instance. “Heavensward” is the name of the new “Deep Dungeon” that will take players to new heights.
The striking “Jenga Tower” can be admired in the Ruby Sea area since the release of the Stormblood expansion. It has been clear from the beginning that the tower would eventually become a new dungeon.
However, until now, it was unknown what type of dungeon it would be: It is an Endless Dungeon. This is what the procedurally generated dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV are called. The individual levels are not fixed here, but vary slightly with each run.
The mechanics of the instance will strongly remind veterans of FFXIV of the Palace of the Dead. The Heavensward will be unlocked through a new quest line and will include not only familiar mechanics but also new features and changes.
Here is everything we know from the Producer’s Letter about the new Deep Dungeon “Heavensward”.
What features are the same?
You will be able to enter the dungeon both solo and in a fixed group, with progress being saved as usual every 10 levels.
The individual levels of the dungeon will be randomly generated and will include many different types of enemies.
There will be traps again
The different floors will have random positive and negative effects
Clay pots are once again a key component of the dungeon
The inventory system from the Palace of the Dead will return
The reward system:
The treasure chests and hidden treasures will also be found in the rooms of the Heavensward:
Large amounts of EXP every 10 floors
New mounts, companions, and other special items will be available from found treasures
After full enhancement, you will be able to take the weapons from the instance outside.
The item level of the weapons from the new Deep Dungeon is not yet known, but they seem to share their design with the High-Allagan weapons.
What features are new?
Friendly NPCs:
On some floors, friendly NPCs will appear in the Heavensward, providing the group with various positive effects:
Komainu: increases the group’s attack power
Inugami: reduces the damage taken by the group
Senri: grants players near him a Regen effect.
Great Summoning:
Similarly to the clay pots, players will occasionally receive special magicite crystals from the silver treasure chests. These will allow them to summon one of the three Primals that will annihilate all enemies on the floor.
The summons will include:
Garuda
Ifrit
Titan
You will only be able to have one of these crystals at a time in your inventory. This measure is intended to prevent players from leaving the silver chests behind once their gear has reached maximum strength within the dungeon.
New Clay Pots:
Some of the clay pots from the Palace of the Dead, such as the Manticore, will be removed and replaced with new ones.
Pomander of Incapacity: grants the effect “Disability in Battle” for all enemies on the floor
Pomander of Concealment: makes players invisible to enemies and immune to traps. The effect disappears once a player takes damage.
Pomander of Petrification: petrifies all enemies on the floor.
New floor-wide effects:
As with the clay pots, some effects from the Palace of the Dead will be replaced with new ones.
Sprinting: the whole group receives a permanent sprint effect
Summonings forbidden: the use of summoning crystals will not be possible on the floor
The upgrade of the new specific weapons from the new Deep Dungeon has been adjusted:
Players will still be able to upgrade their equipment within the Heavensward dungeon using the silver treasure chests.
Every 10 levels, you will have the option to exchange these levels for a token. For a fully finished weapon that can be used outside of the dungeon, you will need a certain amount of such tokens.
This system will also be adopted for the Palace of the Dead starting with Patch 4.3.
Additionally, the layout of the individual floors in the Heavensward will differ slightly from the Palace of the Dead.
In addition to many small rooms, there will also be large open halls.
A small preview of the dungeon can be found in the new trailer for Patch 4.3
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Tonight, on May 11, 2018, the start signal for the second raid lair “Spire of Stars” will be given in Destiny 2. If you can’t be there yourself, you can follow the action in our livestream.
When exactly does it start? For the new raid lair “Spire of Stars”, the Leviathan will open its gates today, Friday, May 11, at 7:00 PM. Then the race for the World-First raid clear begins once again.
If you cannot or do not want to be there right at the start of the new raid passage, you can also watch this new PvE group activity in our livestream. Nexxoss Gaming will set off for the Leviathan with their fireteam at 7:00 PM to face the new cabal threat. We are embedding their Twitch stream here:
https://www.twitch.tv/nexxossgaming
2nd Raid Lair “Spire of Stars” – What is known so far?
Location and Enemies: While not much is known yet about the new raid lair, judging by the official image and the English name “Spire of Stars”, the raid appears to take place at the high spire on the back of the Leviathan, surrounded by star-like objects.
The raid scenes from the launch trailer for the Warmind DLC confirm a battle on the back of the Leviathan. And from the available footage, it does indeed seem that we will be facing the Cabal again.
Detail-oriented fans even expect a story twist there. The displayed Cabal enemies visually resemble the Red Legion, according to their view, and not the usual Calus troops.
The Red Legion and the Calus troops are known to be hostile to each other. Incoming Cabal ships in the background strengthen the suspicion that there could be conflict among the space turtles.
Recently surfaced data mining results also suggest that the Guardians will once again encounter Emperor Calus. However, this time it seems that we will have to protect him from an attack by Ghaul’s Red Legion. A previously unknown Cabal figure named Cau’ul is reportedly leading an attack against the Leviathan, intending to dethrone Calus.
It is not clear if Cau’ul is also the new final boss of the new raid passage. However, the suspicion seems very close at hand.
Rewards: There is no official statement regarding the rewards yet. However, they can already be found in the databases of Destiny 2. This includes the pistol “Last of the Legion”,
the fusion rifle “Emperor’s envy”,
the new shader “Calus’ Shadow”
as well as new armor ornaments.
Power Level: Both the loot from the Leviathan raids and that of the World Eater lair will drop with the release of DLC II up to a power level of 380. This will make it possible to reach the new power level cap just by playing the old raid passages.
The new raid lair “Spire of Stars” is therefore not a strict requirement to reach the new maximum power level. The power level requirement for the previous raid parts will not be raised either, so players who do not purchase DLC 2 will not be excluded from the already paid raid content, as was initially the case with Curse of Osiris.
What about you? Will you be there at the start? Or are you just going to check it out in the stream?
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After the release of the charity skin for Mercy from Overwatch, it is unclear how much money from purchases on the PlayStation 4 will actually go to breast cancer research. While Blizzard and Microsoft are likely donating all proceeds, the situation on PlayStation 4 is unclear.
Is the entire revenue from Overwatch’s Mercy charity skin being donated to breast cancer research or not? While the situation seems clear for the Battle.net and Xbox One platforms, Sony is entangled in contradictions.
The Mercy skin aims to promote breast cancer research. Blizzard recently released a new skin for the character Mercy from Overwatch. This can only be purchased with real money or Blizzard credits. However, the proceeds are supposed to be donated to breast cancer research.
While it is stated on Battle.net and Xbox One that all revenues are directed towards a good cause, the situation is different on PlayStation 4. The PlayStation Store states that Blizzard Entertainment is donating €11.78 of the €14.99 price to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This leaves €3.21 with unclear circumstances regarding its allocation.
Where does the money go? After the US website GameSpot inquired, Sony stated that they are not making a profit from the breast cancer skin. However, they left the allocation of the remaining €3.21 from the price of €14.99 unspecified. This difference also exists in other stores, such as the British PlayStation Store.
Meanwhile, Blizzard stated that they cannot comment on the pricing of platforms other than Battle.net.
The Mercy skin “Pink” will be available for purchase from May 8 to May 21 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. In this country, the skin costs €14.99.
The release date of the Early Access version of Bless Online on Steam, and thus in Germany, is known. The prices of the founder packs are now also known.
From the announcement by Neowiz regarding the Early Access of Bless Online, the following can be deduced.
Bless will start Early Access on Steam on May 30. That is the release date.
Players who purchase any founder pack can dive into the game two days earlier.
The head start begins for us on May 28 at 7 PM.
There will likely be a cash shop where you can shop with the currency Lumena.
Players can purchase a premium membership.
Actually, it was expected that the hot info about Bless would only be announced this evening during an event. However, something seems to have gone wrong with the announcement again. Although the information was published on the homepage of Bless, it was later deleted. A user on reddit was faster, so we already know the info now.
5 classes playable, Max level 45
At the start of Early Access, 7 races and 5 classes will be playable.
The maximum level is 45.
Players can hack their way through 9 dungeons. Three of them have an elite version.
Bless is synchronized in English. Otherwise, the whole game can be played in text form in German or English.
Players can choose to play on the North American or European server.
The regions China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao are blocked.
To get started in Bless, you must purchase one of three founder packs. The standard edition is available for $39.99, the deluxe edition for $69.99, and the collector’s edition for $149.99.
There will also be a base version. The price of this version will be $29.99.
Depending on the price, the founder packs provide these different bonuses.
Base game
Price: $29.99
Head start: No
Premium membership: No
Skins: None
Extras: None
Standard Edition
Price: $39.99
Head start: Yes
Premium membership: 30 days
Skins: None
Extras: None
Deluxe Edition
Price: $69.99
Head start: Yes
Premium membership: 60 days
Skins: Exclusive mount and pet skin
Extras: 2450 Lumena
Collector’s Edition
Price: $149.99
Head start: Yes
Premium membership: 90 days
Skins: Exclusive mount and pet skin, exclusive costume skin, exclusive weapon skin
Extras: 3800 Lumena. Title “The Founder” and the “Sparkling Wings” effect.
Price without founder pack and details of the premium membership are known
If one does not buy a founder pack and wants to simply join from May 30, $29.99 will be due.
The premium membership grants you cosmetic items that should not affect gameplay. The cost of the membership is $15 per month.
This is what fans think: For many, the extent of the premium membership and the design of the cash shop will decide whether they give the game a chance. After the press event, the mood has improved. The premium membership is not expected to be pay-to-win according to current information.
According to developer Neowiz, the information provided here may change.
The article was updated on May 17, 2018, with new information. The article was originally published on May 11, 2018.
A leak from Walmart Canada has reported numerous games, even though they have not yet been announced: Borderlands 3, Just Cause 4, Rage 2 or Destiny Comet. Now there’s a statement from Walmart regarding the major alleged E3 leak: It was based purely on speculation.
Walmart as a gossip. A supposed leak from Walmart Canada has made the rounds in recent days. The retailer’s website announced game after game on Wednesday. Among them Rage 2, Borderlands 3, Splinter Cell, Just Cause 4, and Destiny Comet. We reported on this.
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The big E3 leak. For some sites, this was the “big E3 leak.” Some thought Walmart had received inside information and that it had been published by accident. In this interpretation, it was a huge scoop: The leak purportedly revealed the entire setup of this year’s E3, some said. However, they will now be disappointed.
Purely speculative. In an interview with Motherboard, Walmart has now stated that the leak was of a technical nature. Due to an error, items were briefly posted on the website. These items were purely speculative. Only the publisher can make a release date or an announcement. Walmart apologizes for the confusion. They themselves look forward to the announcement.
Not soothing anyone. Conspiracy theorists are now stepping up: “Of course, they say that. What else could they say?” After all, Walmart could hardly admit that all the wonderful E3 secrets were spoiled in advance due to a technical error.
Leak seems credible to many. Because the leak also includes games that are known to be coming, like Destiny Comet or The Division 2, the leak is of great interest to many. It combines them with sequels and games that players have been waiting for a long time. It seems that Walmart simply hires a gamer who keeps track of current rumors and ideas. For many titles on the Walmart list, the gaming community is firmly convinced that they will come. No insider information is needed for that.
For many agents in The Division, the PvP area is more of a part of the game to avoid. Therefore, some players are now getting creative and are fixing the balance themselves.
Since the release of The Division, the PvP has been plagued by balance issues. Time and again, there have been gear sets that players felt were overpowered, and even now there are constant debates about the secret Predator, the Striker and the Nomad.
These sets stand out with their attributes. They outperform the others in some areas. Therefore, inventive players are continually looking for ways to create a better PvP experience.
Level 29 – Alternative Meta-Game in PvP?
A method that has been known for a while but is becoming increasingly popular is creating a PvP character that no longer levels up after reaching level 29.
The idea behind the level 29 method. The catch is that in The Division, players at level 29 only play against each other. They are in their own league, and there are their own rules.
What makes the difference? At level 29, players are not yet able to use gear sets. These are only available at the maximum level. This eliminates a large part of potential builds, but that is the intention behind it.
At level 29, high-end gear is the best gear you can equip yourself with. The advantage is that all players are on a similar level and have the same conditions.
How to quickly reach level 29 and participate in this Division PvP
How to effectively reach level 29? Ideally, you have 3 friends who can help you through the story missions. Gear and mods with extra kill XP should also give you a good boost.
The probably fastest way:
Each of your 3 friends starts a mission
and plays it until the end but does not complete it.
Now you jump from mission to mission,
so that your friends can finish them as soon as you arrive.
This way, you quickly receive the rewards for 3 missions.
Repeat this as long as necessary.
If you are new to The Division, however, we strongly recommend playing the campaign in the traditional way. Don’t spoil the fun by getting carried right away. Enjoy your first playthrough.
These tips could be useful for you
What should you keep in mind before level 29? You can accomplish several things while leveling up to save work later. First, you should
fully upgrade the medical wing. The associated skills like the first aid kit, the healing station, and the booster are some of the most important skills in the game,
and unlock the safe houses. Ideally, let your team members teleport you to these.
Also, keep the dark zone checkpoints in mind.
Level 29 – what comes next? Your path should now lead you into the Dark Zone.
Level up to DZ rank 20, to unlock all vendors and safe houses
Search various shops for gear
Farm high-end gear in the northern DZ areas 7-9, in areas 1-6 you only receive purple equipment from the bosses
Both boss kills and clearing landmarks yield a good amount of loot
Get supply drops and pay attention to contamination events, the rewards are generous
Note: At level 29, the vendor has the same equipment on offer, just adjusted to the level. So check our article about the vendor reset if you are looking for good gear! However, this will change on the night from Friday to Saturday, so the current offer won’t be available for long.
Back to the roots?
Even YouTuber Widdz likes this idea and has already tried it some time ago. He sees similarities to PvP in Survival or 1.0, where most players were at a similar level. In his video, he explains some important points and shows gameplay from the Dark Zone.
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If you are looking for variety in PvP, can forgo build diversity, and want to try the probably most balanced form of PvP in The Division, then get to a new character and level up to 29!
The nice side effect here is that the routine that many agents likely have should now be over. When was high-end gear last relevant? Both experienced and new players should have their fun.
Starting May 17, you can dive into the colorful world of Worlds Adrift. The game will then enter Steam Early Access. We have the trailer for it.
In the MMO Worlds Adrift, players create their own airships. With these airships, they travel from island to island to collect resources and face other players in epic battles. The islands are not separated from each other but are located in a vast game world that you must traverse. Items you leave somewhere will stay there until someone interacts with them. This creates a world shaped by what happens in it.
Launch trailer shows epic aerial battles and dreamy islands
In the launch trailer, you can see the various aspects of the game in motion:
You can move through the world with a grappling hook and explore it.
You gather resources and create airships.
You fight for resources with other players.
With your airship, you travel from island to island. The islands are created by players using the Worlds Adrift Creator.
You can purchase the game starting May 17 for €24.99 on Steam.
If you’re interested in Worlds Adrift, you can play it on Steam then.
Positive news from Korea. The new action MMORPG Project TL is on schedule. The action MMORPG plans to have a closed beta in 2018 and a release in 2019. Fans are hoping for a port of Project TL to Europe and for the PlayStation 4.
Project TL is essentially Lineage 3. Project TL is what became of “Lineage Eternal” after NCSoft made a significant course correction. Originally, the game was to be developed as “Lineage Eternal” for mobile and PC. That went wrong. There were constant issues and delays. Therefore, NCSoft changed the engine, the direction, and the development team. Project TL is now an action MMORPG exclusively for PC. It is unofficially “Lineage 3” and thus the successor to the most successful MMORPGs in Korea.
On schedule: According to the latest information from South Korea (via MMOCulture), everything is now on track for this problematic MMORPG. NCSoft stated during their earnings call that the internal assessment is “very positive.” The new team is working very well. The game is expected to have a closed beta in South Korea by the end of 2018. The release is definitely planned for 2019.
NCSoft is not interested in Battle Royale. The company is not influenced by any Battle Royale trends and is determined to continue focusing on MMORPG titles.
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Will Project TL also come to Europe? There is no announcement on this yet. It is also not clear if it will come to the PlayStation 4. However, there are hints for both:
NCSoft focused on consoles recently: Blade and Soul is planned for the PlayStation 4.
And NCSoft is a worldwide publisher, so a release for North America and Europe is likely. Even Master X Master was released here and quickly flopped. Originally, Lineage Eternal was supposed to be released in the same window as Master X Master.
Project TL: Together with Lost Ark, the interesting new MMORPG
Why is this interesting? Project TL and Lost Ark are considered the two most interesting new AAA MMORPGs currently in development – otherwise, there are almost only indie MMORPGs:
Both come from South Korea,
both are action MMORPGs that utilize an isometric perspective.
However, both will focus more on MMORPG elements than just pure hack and slash.
Since the isometric perspective is known here from Diablo 3, these games are often referred to as “Diablo MMOs.” This is not entirely accurate.
Thanks to favorable affixes, dungeon records are tumbling in WoW again. Now even “Mythic+29” has been achieved within the time limit – multiple times.
World of Warcraft: Legion is in its final phase, and there will be no new patch. Thanks to still improving gear, the records for the particularly tough “Mythic+” dungeons are tumbling at high speed. The first “Mythic+29” keystone was also completed within the time limit, before a second group broke that record as well.
What records have been set? The dungeon “Lower Karazhan” was completed in 38 minutes and 22 seconds, thus achieving the challenge within the time limit. Just a few hours later, this record was broken again, as Lower Karazhan was completed (also at +29) in 35 minutes and 5 seconds.
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Why did the records fall so quickly? Last week, the affixes “Bloodied”, “Horrifying”, and “Empowered” were active. Among players, this is considered a particularly forgiving combination, which is easier to manage as the additional effects require little attention and the DPS can focus on dealing damage continuously.
What makes “Mythic+” dungeons difficult? As the level of the “Mythic+” dungeon increases, the health points of the enemies and the damage dealt also increase. At level “+29”, the enemies deal a whopping 1342% more damage and have 1342% more health points!
It remains exciting to see what records the players will achieve before the release of Battle for Azeroth in August, before the race begins again in the upcoming expansion.
What was the most challenging “Mythic+” dungeon that you completed within the time limit? Are you also nearing 29?
Currently, there is a special weekend offer active in the PlayStation Store. Players can enjoy discounts of up to 75 percent on selected PS4 titles from EA.
On this Friday, May 11, a special weekend offer for PS4 games started. Haven’t found something in the “Big in Japan” sale and the “Games under €20” promotion? Then you should take a closer look at this offer. Because you can currently secure up to 75% off on some EA titles.
You can find the entire reduced game selection in the PlayStation Store on your console by opening the store and selecting the “Offers” tab on the left side.
We have also linked the deal in the PS Store for you below. Here you can find all EA games that you can currently grab at a discount:
