Destiny 2 is looking for saviors through job advertisements and the fans are really happy about it

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

Is Bungie finally having a change of heart? A current job posting from the studio for Destiny 2 suggests that they want to involve the community more closely.

As part of the numerous renovations for Destiny 2, we recently addressed the question of whether Bungie actually listens to the community around the Destiny series.

Because numerous changes to the much-criticized game seem to be developed without considering the wishes of the community.

Players have the impression: Some of the most serious core issues with Destiny 2 are not even being addressed. Essential feedback from the Guardians seems to be ignored.

However, it seems that the developers obviously want to change that. A job posting from March 23, 2018 (Link to Bungie Careers) now indicates a shift in Destiny 2. This initiative from Bungie is currently generating quite a bit of discussion on Reddit and other community sites.

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The consensus is the same everywhere: FINALLY!

Bungie is looking for a gameplay specialist from the community

According to the job posting, Bungie is currently looking for a dedicated gameplay expert who has the ability to test and analyze games from a gamer’s perspective.

The gameplay specialist should primarily focus on the endgame experience during the weekly routine in Destiny 2 and pass his impressions and expertise on to the developer teams in the form of constructive feedback.

The passionate expert should be willing to engage in endgame content of Destiny 2 with a small team of talented players to gain in-depth and extensive knowledge about the associated game mechanics and systems.

Furthermore, the candidate should be able to adequately assess the endgame content and its potential, making insightful predictions regarding its attractiveness and impact on players.

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This engagement is initially designed for 3 months. The expert will work directly at the Bungie studio to have the best and quickest influence on the development.

The following competencies fall under the expert’s responsibilities:

  • Sustainable front-to-back play of Destiny 2 endgame content
  • Analyzing and evaluating gameplay mechanics, systems, and processes based on gameplay
  • Addressing issues and creating feedback regarding endgame-specific and general improvements for Destiny 2

The following skills are required:

  • Extensive gaming experience in both Destiny games
  • Excellent communication in spoken and written English
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team

The following skills would be advantageous:

  • Experience with as many Guardian classes as possible in both Destiny titles
  • Experience leading clans or large social groups
  • Knowledge of coaching inexperienced Destiny players regarding endgame activities
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Is the job posting the first step towards the hoped-for turnaround?

The list of upcoming adjustments for Destiny 2 is getting shorter. A real breakthrough has not yet been achieved with the changes implemented so far. However, some of the most important adjustments still need time before they can be implemented. Others have not even been addressed. Many renovations seem to be developed without considering the wishes of the fans. In short: A turnaround is not really in sight.

The purpose of this job posting is unequivocal. With their back against the wall, Bungie has apparently recognized the problem and wants to counteract this measure by involving the community more closely in the development work – just like Massive Entertainment with their game The Division.

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This step will likely have no impact on the upcoming March update. It is also unlikely that this posting will have much influence on the second expansion with its presumed May release.

However, Bungie must at least pave the way for the next major expansion, expected in fall 2018, significantly in the coming weeks if they want to help the game seriously rise from obscurity. This expansion offers an opportunity to introduce widespread and substantial changes to Destiny 2 and address the core issues of the game – such as trivial loot and the current weapon system.

And this is likely what this job posting is aiming for. If Bungie consistently implements this strategy shift in dealing with fan feedback and increasingly incorporates the community’s wishes into the optimization process, it could indeed mark the turning point for the beleaguered Destiny 2.

There is no shortage of interesting ideas and well-thought-out concepts for Bungie’s second Destiny installment. There are also more than enough smart minds among the Guardian ranks who would be more than qualified for such a job. Names like My Name is Byf, Datto, or Slayerage are already circulating in various forums and social media.

One thing is certain – Bungie MUST finally deliver. The studio has limited opportunities remaining. But with this long-overdue measure, Bungie moves closer to the chance to decisively steer the ship back on course. FINALLY!

What do you think of this job posting? Will this long-overdue step finally bring about the turnaround? Or is this all pure PR to placate the fan masses?

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These are the 5 things you should know before buying Far Cry 5

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 5 minutes

Ubisoft’s open-world game Far Cry 5 will be released on March 27 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. We have listed some things you should know before buying the game.

The release of Ubisoft’s next open-world title is just around the corner. But what can you expect from this blockbuster? How long will Far Cry 5 keep you entertained, and how does the co-op mode work?

What you should know before buying Far Cry 5 has been compiled in an overview for you.

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1. The campaign comes with co-op, but your partner plays second fiddle

You can explore the fictional Hope County both alone and online in co-op mode. If you explore rural Montana alone, you can even do so completely offline.

Co-op players should note: The co-op mode in Far Cry 5 is not “real” co-op. The game relies on “drop in, drop out,” and only the progress of the first player, who takes on the role of host, is saved. The second player who joins the game takes on a secondary role.

While the partner can collect resources and experience points, their mission progress is not carried over.

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2. You fight against a gun-loving cult with an apocalyptic mindset

The fifth installment in the series does not build on its predecessors. As is typical for the series, Far Cry 5 comes with its own story.

You play as a deputy sheriff who is a member of the Hope County resistance group. The character is not pre-made in this installment and can be customized in the new editor regarding gender, skin color, and appearance.

The player must face off against Priest Joseph Seed and his cult, Eden’s Gate. Seed believes that the world is on the brink of collapse and that only he can save humanity from an impending societal disaster.

In reality, Seed is a radical preacher, and Eden’s Gate is a militaristic apocalyptic cult. Instead of inviting the locals kindly, the cult forces residents to join Eden’s Gate.

Now Seed has adopted the title “the Father” and maintains control over Hope County with the help of his siblings, known as “the Heralds.” The player’s task is now to break the cult and arrest Seed.

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To help you with this task, in addition to the loyal Dog Boomer, a whole host of colorful characters will accompany you, each with their own background story and additional missions:

  • Nick Rye, the bush pilot
  • Jess Black, a ruthless huntress
  • Hurk Drubman Jr., a hillbilly with a rocket launcher
  • Adelaide Drubman, the helpful helicopter pilot
  • Sharky Boshaw, a crazy pyromaniac
  • Grace Armstrong, the cold-blooded sniper
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3. Far Cry 5 will include microtransactions, no loot boxes

Far Cry 5 will feature microtransactions that can speed up gameplay progression. According to Executive Producer Dan Hay, they aim to offer players a wide range of options. However, everything should be fair: There will be no paywalls, and everything can also be unlocked through gameplay.

Far Cry 5 Silver Bars

The purchasable items are meant to be either time-savers or purely cosmetic. How this will be represented in the game is not yet known.

One thing remains clear for Ubisoft: Even if there are microtransactions, loot boxes or similar systems with a “chance” for special items will not be introduced.

4. This is how much gameplay time you get for your money

According to Ubisoft, “good” players will need about 25 hours for the campaign. But only if you don’t get too distracted: In Hope County, there are countless side activities, such as fishing or hunting.

Additionally, as in previous Far Cry titles, missions can be approached at your leisure. Prefer stealth or going in armed to the teeth?

According to Dan Hay, the duration of the campaign depends on your playstyle, of course, assuming you haven’t spent those 25 hours fishing…

Included in the game is the Far Cry Arcade, which features a map editor that is to be regularly expanded. In this, you can not only access items from Far Cry 5 but also from other Ubisoft titles like Far Cry 4, Far Cry Primal, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed Unity, and Watch Dogs.

Additionally, there will be regular live events where players can earn exclusive outfits, weapons, or vehicles.

Far Cry 5 Season Pass

The game will also be expanded with three DLCs, each telling its own, standalone stories. The DLCs are part of the season pass, which also includes the 2012 release Far Cry 3.

  • In the DLC “Hours of Darkness the player is transported to the past to fight the Vietcong in Vietnam and rescue his friends.
  • In “Lost on Mars” the red planet has an alien insect problem that must be solved by the protagonist before he can begin the long journey home.
  • The third DLC “Dead Living Zombies” is a co-op adventure featuring seven B-movie scenarios full of zombies.

5. Far Cry 5 wants to be “different” and relies on provocation

Ubisoft wants to shake up its open-world series with the upcoming Far Cry 5 and is foregoing the towers familiar from other installments that had to be captured first to unlock maps and missions in the game world. According to Executive Producer Dan Hay, the team wanted to deviate from the “norm” and show that games do not always have to share the same basic functions of the “Ubisoft formula.”

To find missions or activities in the open world, players will no longer have to scour any points on a minimap. The map has been replaced with a simple compass bar and information about the environment is provided either by NPCs or signs in the wild. Also new is the character editor. Players can now customize the gender, skin color, and general appearance of their character.

Early preview tests have shown that Far Cry 5 will remain true to its roots and will not differ too much from its predecessors. To take down Joseph Seed and his family, the same tasks will be required that also dealt with Vaas and Pagan Min from Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 4.

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You will capture outposts or rescue prisoners to reduce the cult’s influence and sway the population to your side.

Some popular features from previous installments are returning. For example, the wingsuit will be part of the game. Additionally, wild animals can again be harnessed for your own purposes, distracting enemies or attacking them.

Furthermore, Far Cry 5 has for the first time the potential for political dynamite: While previous installments made headlines with depictions of drug-induced hallucinations, Far Cry 5 toys with the societal, religious, and economic differences between urban and rural areas in the United States.

In the USA, Ubisoft has already been accused of demonizing hard-working, Christian-conservative rural residents with Far Cry 5. In advance, the controversial setting of Far Cry 5 became the target of ironic criticism: trolls called for not just white enemies, but also black foes.

Conclusion: You should check out Far Cry 5 if you are already a die-hard fan of the Far Cry series or if you enjoy fun co-op gameplay, the freedoms of an open world, and excellent first-person shooter mechanics.

Far Cry veterans will still feel at home, and new players will be offered a solid open-world gaming experience to get started with the series.

The various editions of Far Cry 5 are presented here

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Monster Hunter World: The Quest “Delivery Monitoring” is worth it!

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

On March 23, a new event quest rotation has begun in Monster Hunter World. Here you can find out what rewards you can earn in the new weekly quests and why “Delivery Monitoring” is especially worthwhile. 

In Monster Hunter World, there is a rotation of limited events every week, offering various tasks for hunters. Of course, it mostly involves hunting the different monsters that roam around. Some of these events also have special rewards like the Wobbling Worm Helmet, which makes it worth accepting the event quests.

In the rotation from March 23 to 30, there is an inconspicuous delivery quest that is definitely worth your time.

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Farming Easy Investigations for Elder Dragons

At the moment, there are three event quests that you can participate in, and one of them is:

  • “Delivery Monitoring”
    • Goal: Deliver 10 Blue Beryls
    • Requirement: Hunter Rank 50 or higher
    • Special Reward: Investigations for Elder Dragons

It is noticeable that the quest “Delivery Monitoring” has a requirement of Hunter Rank 50, which is quite high for an ordinary delivery quest. This is because you will find traces of Elder Dragons everywhere here. By reading the traces, you will unlock investigations for Elder Dragons.

What’s So Great About Traces of Elder Dragons?

With investigations of Elder Dragons, you farm so-called Warrior and Hero Stones, which you need to augment your equipment. This improves your gear beyond the maximum. Currently, this is the endgame of Monster Hunter World, where it is quite challenging to obtain the special stones.

Just take a few rounds through the Ancient Forest, where the event quest takes place, and diligently collect traces here.

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The other two event quests currently available have lower requirements:

  • “Greeting the Gajau”
    • Goal: Hunt a Pukei-Pukei, Paolumu, and Great Jagras
    • Requirement: Hunter Rank 6 or higher
    • Special Reward: Meal Voucher
  • “Bone All the Way Through”
    • Goal: Hunt a Radobaan and Odogaron
    • Requirement: Hunter Rank 8 or higher
    • Special Reward: None

Here is a complete overview of the events that are still coming in March 

Currently, the biggest highlight is the Daemonjho, which has recently appeared in Monster Hunter World: Get tips here on how to defeat the Daemonjho

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Pokémon GO: Shiny Bulbasaur family is getting ready for Community Day

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During the 3rd Community Day in Pokémon GO, the shiny forms of the Bulbasaur family will be available for you.

The third Community Day in Pokémon GO is fast approaching. Tomorrow, on Sunday, Bulbasaur will be the special Pokémon highlighted in the event. In the past Community Days, Pikachu and Dratini were the special Pokémon, even available in shiny variants. Niantic never announces this, but trainers notice it during the event.

Apparently, there will be a shiny plant family during the 3rd Community Day in Pokémon GO. Shiny Bulbasaur (and thus the family) is confirmed. Good luck catching them!

Shiny Venusaur at the Com Day

Although it has not been officially confirmed by Niantic, a leak of the new shinies has been found. Chrales from the PogoDev team regularly analyzes the network traffic of Pokémon GO and recently noticed changes in the Bulbasaur family.

In the data of Pokémon GO, the shiny variants of Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur are now present. Following screenshots were shared by Chrales with the community:

Pokémon GO Bulbasaur family

It looks like trainers will be able to receive these new shinies during the Community Day event in March. This will particularly delight collectors among you, as the shiny versions of the Bulbasaur family have not been available before. We also do not know when they will return to the game. Therefore, you should take advantage of the event tomorrow and catch as many of the monsters as possible.

We have prepared an overview for you that summarizes the most important information about the event on Sunday. We will show you the max CP values and which items you should stock up on beforehand.

With this guide, you will be well prepared for the third Community Day in Pokémon GO.
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While catching Pokémon, you not only have a chance at the shown shinies but will definitely receive triple experience points for that. Anyone participating in the three-hour Community Day will be rewarded with in-game bonuses.

More shinies are now available during the Easter event in Pokémon GO – These shiny babies are in the game

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Former employees of WoW and LoL introduce new MMO Rend

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

Rend aims to be a mix of MOBA, MMORPG, and survival game – a mix that could actually work quite well. After all, there are people involved who previously worked on LoL and WoW. The Rend team also contributed to the project that gave rise to Overwatch.

We have covered the Rend project several times, but only now did the big official presentation come with the pre-alpha trailer and the mission statement: “What does Rend actually want to be as a game?”

In Rend, you are not in a persistent game world, but participate in campaigns. A campaign ends when one of the three factions has collected enough souls first. Each match begins with the selection of one of the three parties “Conclave”, “Order” and “Revenant”.

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There is a lot to do

The game is divided into multiple phases, in which you have a lot to do:

  • Gather resources: You venture into the wilderness and gather resources for your faction, with which you build up your base.
  • Crafting: You produce better weapons with the collected resources.
  • PvE: Monsters lurking in the wilderness will attack you.
  • PvP: Players from enemy factions can attack you at any time.
  • Collect souls: During your adventures, you gather souls. The faction that first delivers all necessary souls to the Soul Tree wins.
  • The Reckoning: Once a week, it is possible to attack the enemy’s shielded base. During this time, you must protect your own base from enemy players and monsters, but also venture out and attack the enemy’s fort.

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Fight, Craft, Build Outposts

Rend offers you the opportunity to improve your hero, typically for an MMORPG, during the campaign. Over time, you increase your skills and decide whether you want to be a brutal fighter, an assassin, a hunter, or more of a crafter who is not concerned with combat but rather with expanding the fortress and crafting weapons.

You expand your fortress with research stations, refineries, warehouses, and defensive structures. Additionally, you need to capture “Capture Points” on the map, which give your faction a buff but are highly contested.

Rend Soul Tree

Progress Points Improve Your Hero

When a campaign ends, you receive progress points. How many there are depends on how well you performed. You use these points to customize and improve your hero. Because what you learned during the campaign is lost. Only through progress points can you permanently improve yourself and start a bit stronger in the next campaign.

“We are big fans of the survival genre and create a player experience that not only the community desires but also our own team,” explains Jeremy Wood, Co-Founder and CEO at Frostkeep Studios. “We greatly value player feedback and want to involve them from the beginning so they can influence the future development direction as Rend approaches Early Access this year.”

Later this spring, the alpha of Rend will start, and the early access phase is planned for later this year. Rend is a fantasy survival game for PC.

Rend is being developed by individuals who previously worked on World of Warcraft and League of Legends.

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World of Tanks 1.0: Will the graphical splendor also come to PS4 and Xbox One?

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With Patch 1.0 and the core engine upgrade, the robust tank MMO World of Tanks suddenly looks brand new and sounds fantastic. Will the new look of World of Tanks also come to the PS4 and Xbox One versions?

Last week, we reported on the major refresh of World of Tanks. While the gameplay hasn’t changed, Wargaming has given its flagship game a renovation. The graphics and sound have significantly improved.

This is due to the new core engine, which suddenly adds more detail and depth to everything. Suddenly, the 8-year-old World of Tanks looks like a current game.

Console players excited about the new graphics splendor in World of Tanks

Our tank expert Jürgen described this World of Tanks 1.0 as the game he has always wanted.

Many console tank drivers are now asking, “Will all of this also come to our World of Tanks on PS4 and Xbox One?”

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It’s up to the colleagues to decide

The page Buffed has asked Andrey Biletskiy, the Creative Director of World of Tanks.

He said that it wouldn’t be a technical problem. Although the core engine was developed 100% for PC, it could theoretically be brought to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The consoles easily meet the requirements, and the hurdles could be easily overcome.

However, the development of the PC version is completely separate from the development of the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Therefore, it is up to the colleagues responsible for the console versions to make this porting happen.

They have to decide whether to switch to the new core engine or to stick with the old engine.

Officially, there are currently no plans for the new fancy look to come to consoles. But it seems quite possible.

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Fortnite accounts are being hacked endlessly! What are they doing with them?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

Many Fortnite accounts are still being hacked. But who is behind this and what do the hackers actually do with the stolen user accounts?

Fortnite is now one of the most popular games in the world. Therefore, it attracts all kinds of hackers who target unsuspecting players. Currently, there is a surge in attacks: Numerous accounts are being hacked.

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But what is behind the flood of hacker attacks and what the hell are the villains doing with your accounts? The website Kotaku has looked into the matter with the hackers and has uncovered some facts.

How does hacking in Fortnite work?

First of all, Fortnite is currently immensely popular and many players are active there. Therefore, hackers can take advantage and access many poorly protected accounts. They use well-known hacking methods for this.

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Among other things, they use combinations of known usernames and passwords, as well as certain hacker tools to obscure the accesses.

Epic Games’ security software is considered ridiculed by hackers.

The hacks are executed via proxies, so most attacks appear to come from Russia, China, or Portugal.

What happens to the stolen accounts

Eventually, the hackers get lucky and find a poorly secured account to break into. Then two things can happen:

  • The hackers sell the account on hacker sites for cryptocurrency to other players. Accounts of good players with good win statistics and many rare skins are in high demand.
  • The stolen account is upgraded to the maximum premium level in the PvE mode at the original owner’s expense: the hackers purchase the maximum package at the player’s cost.
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The sold accounts are very popular. Buyers want to show off: “Look, I already have 100 wins in solo mode, I’m totally imba!” Some also want many rare skins like John Wick or the Halloween Trooper outfits.

Bids start at 10 to 25 dollars and can go up to 900 dollars.

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That many affected players eventually report their loss to Epic support and have their accounts suspended seems to be of no concern to the buyers of the accounts, and the hackers have already received their money.

Fortnite: Save the World as a bestseller on the black market

Less lucrative, but easier, is the sale of keys for the PvE version of Fortnite. Fortnite: Save the World is still only available for at least 39.99 euros. However, the 149.99 euro “Limited Founder’s Pack Edition” comes with two keys for additional standard editions.

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So hackers simply buy the 149.99 euro upgrade with your money and “farm” two keys for a regular Fortnite PvE edition. They then sell them for 3 to 10 dollars on eBay or other sales platforms. Diligent hackers can earn between 50 to 900 euros a week.

Loose security at Epic

Unlike many online games with microtransactions, you only need to connect your credit card or PayPal account to the game once in Fortnite. After that, you never need to log in again.

It only takes a simple click on the desired item or an upgrade option, and the transaction is processed through your account. There is no additional pin or password check.

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This is a feast for all hackers, and as long as Epic does not improve this, the problem with hackers will continue to exist. Despite now better security measures such as the new two-factor authentication.

What about you? Have you ever been hacked in Fortnite?

Fortunately, Epic Support acts quickly and can suspend the hacked accounts and restore the damage. However, this is extremely annoying for the affected parties. Here you can find out how to better protect yourself from hackers in Fortnite.

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God-fearing cowards can complete Far Cry 5 in 10 minutes

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In Ubisoft’s upcoming first-person shooter Far Cry 5 you can expect a main story of about 25 hours. However, through an Easter egg, you can also complete the game in under 10 minutes. We will show you how.

Far Cry 5 is an action-adventure first-person shooter and is the fifth main installment of the successful Far Cry series, set to be released on March 27, 2018, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

This time, the setting is in the fictional Hope County (Montana, USA), where a radical cult called “Eden’s Gate” rises around a priest with a disturbed worldview and terrorizes the local population. The cultists and the remaining citizens increasingly come into conflict. Armed conflicts break out, and a resistance group is formed.

As a player, you take on the role of a local deputy sheriff, who, as a member of the resistance, aims to take down the cult leader Joseph Seed during the nearly 25-hour long campaign.

Through an Easter egg, you have the opportunity, as in Far Cry 4, to “slightly” reduce the time spent on the story. 

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WARNING – POSSIBLE STORY SPOILERS!

Main story of Far Cry 5 in under 10 minutes – here’s how to get a secret ending

The campaign of Far Cry 5 according to first estimates offers about 25 hours of gameplay. If you enjoy engaging in side quests in secondary theaters of war, the gameplay time can be significantly longer.

However, a kind of secret Easter egg allows you to complete the game in under 10 minutes. Similar was possible in the predecessor Far Cry 4.

To do this, you need to observe the following:

  • One of your first important decisions will be whether to cuff the cult leader Joseph Seed at the beginning of the game or not.
  • If you refuse long enough, your decision will trigger a sequence that will conclude the game with a secret ending.

The solution is actually obvious, because the charismatic cult leader says: “God will not allow you to take me captive.” The sheriff agrees with Seed for other reasons: “If we cuff him, none of us will get out of here alive.” That might make you hesitate.

In the following video from Polygon, you can watch this decision along with its consequences:

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Cool secret or unnecessary stuff? What do you think of such Easter eggs?

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On this new PUBG map, you have much less space

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The third PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) map has now been presented for the first time. It is significantly smaller than its predecessors and is intended to bring more intense matches.

In the near future, you will be able to play the new PUBG map, which was presented for the first time at the Game Developers Conference. With the reduced playing area, matches are expected to run faster.

4×4 instead of 8×8 – Smaller map, faster matches?

After only artwork of the new map circulated initially, the developers are now showing deeper insights into the third PUBG map at the GDC event.

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It seems that the map has a tropical vibe. Additionally, we see new houses in the presentation that we do not know from the previous maps Erangel and Miramar. In the following tweet, you see a part of the presentation.

https://twitter.com/PLAYERUNKNOWN/status/977262763528527872

PUBG Chief Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene explains that the new battleground is only 4×4 kilometers in size. Erangel and Miramar are 8×8 kilometers in size. On the new map, everything is much closer together, and players will encounter each other much faster. The new map, which currently has no official name, is expected to provide for more intense matches due to its smaller size.

Further images of the gameplay on the map are available in the developers’ video. They explain that the map will be ready for testing in early April. Together with the players, the area will be optimized. However, it is unclear whether the tests will take place only on PC or also on Xbox One.

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More new content is coming to you through the event mode. In these time-limited custom games, the games are supposed to play out differently. The first testing phase of the PUBG event mode brings 8-player squads!

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EA is working on a new “Star Wars” game with Open World

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Electronic Arts is working on a new title in the Star Wars universe. This is at least evident from the job postings.

Even though there have been repeated calls in the past, that Disney should revoke EA’s license for Star Wars – they still hold the rights. And apparently, they are still actively utilizing and planning it.

The job page from EA indicates that the studio needs a Lead Online Engineer. They are not attempting to obscure what this is about, as the goal is to “lead a team that delivers online features for a ‘Star Wars’ project with open world“.

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Otherwise, the information is rather sparse or virtually non-existent. The applicant should already have experience in implementing online features and some other skills.

How exactly the game will look is a matter of wild speculation. An “open world” title could basically be a new MMORPG, but a co-op shooter with plenty of lightsaber action is also conceivable.

Similar job postings appeared at EA back in 2013. Since nothing has been heard from it since then, players and fans assumed that the secret project was canceled. However, the renewed job postings promise the opposite.

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However, if a position as important as the Lead Online Engineer is currently to be filled, then it will take a little longer for the official announcement. Perhaps this is a glimmer of hope for all who can no longer relate to SWTOR or long for an “open world” title set in the infinite galaxies of Star Wars.

Just recently, EA closed the studio Visceral Games. They were also working on a Star Wars game, which is now supposed to be continued by an EA studio in Vancouver.

What kind of game would you wish for? What do you think the perfect open world title would look like? And what should the game absolutely not contain? Or is the game already lost for you because it will have “EA” on it?

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Jemand hat alle 3314 Erfolge in WoW und es hat nur 6 Jahre gedauert

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A 23-year-old Swede has achieved all successes in World of Warcraft (WoW). He spent about 900 days playing the MMORPG over the course of 6 years. However, he would not do it again.

On Reddit, the player Xirev announced his massive success: “I set a goal for myself 6 years ago. Today I achieved it.”

In an interview with PC Gamer, the Swede explains how everything played out.

It all started with wanting to ride faster

He was initially hooked by a simple desire: he wanted a faster mount. However, since Xirev did not have enough gold to buy one, he planned to unlock a faster mount through an achievement and thereby also obtain “faster riding.” Once that worked, Xirev got a taste for achievements. Then his guild fell apart, and he suddenly had a lot of time until the next expansion.

But it wasn’t the external circumstances that fueled his hunger for success, but the internal ones. What matters is how the 23-year-old Swede is wired, who is now starting his studies.

Because Xirev is a so-called “Completionist” – someone who must check off every item on a list and where every bar must be filled to the brim. He set himself the goal of unlocking all achievements in WoW – a massive task.

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Engaged with every aspect of the game

In World of Warcraft, there is not just a massive amount of unlockable achievements – many of them are difficult to attain and require immense time and patience. The achievement system in WoW necessitates engagement with all parts of the game. With the continual evolution of the game over the years, this task is colossal. It is also not enough to just casually try these aspects. Many must be pursued to the utmost depths.

According to Xirev, some of the hardest and toughest achievements include:

  • Finding all Rare Items on the “Timeless Isles” – as here you need mobs that have a very long respawn time.
  • The Pet Battles were also challenging. Xirev says: “Blizzard should give you a T-shirt that says: I had to win 5000 PvP Pet Battles, and all I got was 10 achievement points.”
  • The PvP achievements require, according to Xirev, quite a bit of skill. You really have to commit to slaughtering other players. Not only do you have to eliminate 250,000 opponents – you must also eliminate 50 opponents in your own capital city. Furthermore, no one raids capitals anymore. Additionally, you must achieve and maintain high PvP rankings over a season.
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900 days of playtime for achievements

Xirev mastered all these achievements because he consistently spent every minute in World of Warcraft chasing one achievement after another. This required an enormous time investment. Instead of hanging around AFK like other gamers, Xirev was on the hunt for the next achievement.

The Swede has between 850 and 900 days of playtime – 434 days of which are on a Blood Elf Mage, Xirev, his main. He has 30 other characters at level 110 – two of each class and another 6 Mages.

Although other players have unlocked all achievements in WoW before him, according to PC Gamer, Xirev is the first to achieve this in WoW Legion.

When asked if he would do all this again, he says: “Honestly, no. If I could, I would just play games for fun. But I am just a Completionist and really have to stop myself from collecting things in other games outside of WoW.”

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The Division: Dealer reset on 24.03 – The best offers

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

In The Division, today, on March 24, is the big vendor reset. These items are particularly worthwhile.

The fourth Global Event, “Ambush”, is running this weekend. Additionally, to conclude the birthday month of The Division, next week all 4 Global Events will take place again.

You can really cash in and, with a bit of luck, complete your Classified Sets.

If you need more equipment, just check with the vendors. They change their inventory every week from Friday night to Saturday. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended weapons since March 23

  • Advanced Weapons Vendor: M4 – Lightweight with Talented, Vicious, and Destructive (Gear Score 280) – Very good talents and high damage value. Instead of Talented, you should choose Responsive (PvE/PvP) or Destructive (PvE). Well suited for many builds like the Striker or the Predator.
  • Special Equipment Vendor, Terminal: Historian with Destructive and Malevolent (Gear Score 264) – While the Historian is not among the best weapons, anyone who wanted to try it out in PvE should grab it here. Replace Malevolent (unless you can unlock it) with Prepared.
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The mods after the vendor reset

  • Special Equipment Vendor, Terminal: SR-7 Silencer with Crit Damage, Crit Chance, Headshot Damage, and Reduced Threat.
  • W 46th St: Performance Mod with First Aid Ally Healing
  • W 42nd St: Performance Mod with Ballistic Shield Damage Mitigation
  • DZ04: Performance Mod with First Aid Self-Healing
  • The Firewall: Electronics Mod with Skill Power
  • W 39th St: Extended Magazine with Crit Chance and Fire Rate
  • Southpaw: Stamina Mod with Skill Power
  • W 34th St: Extended Magazine with Crit Chance and Crit Damage
  • Madison’s Stand: Weapon Mod with Skill Power
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The offer of special blueprint vendors

The vendor in the Terminal brings blueprints of these items:

  • M870 Express – Shotgun
  • Stamina Mask
  • Electronics Gloves
  • High-Speed Magazine – with Crit Chance
  • Extended Magazine 

The blueprints in Camp Clinton:

  • PF45 – First Wave – Pistol
  • Electronics Mask
  • EXPS3 Holographic Sight – Tan – with optimal range
  • Compensator – with Stability

Have you found any other recommended equipment? Let us know in the comments.

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New heavy shotgun in Fortnite brings back the “Double-Shotgun” trick!

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Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) has recently received a new weapon. But what is behind the Heavy Shotgun? And what is the “Double-Shotgun” trick all about?

The colorful shooter Fortnite: Battle Royale regularly gets new weapons in addition to skins and game modes. This time there is a new shotgun: the Heavy Shotgun. The weapon was available in the game a few hours before the official release and caused quite a stir.

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Some players and streamers showed that with the good old “Double-Shotgun” trick, you can achieve a really good fire rate with the new shotgun. This method refers to a way of shooting very quickly with the pump shotgun in the past.

You carried two shotguns: Instead of reloading, you switched to the next weapon and shot again right away. This was quite overpowered and was nerfed in the meantime.

The Heavy Shotgun in Values

But first, let’s talk about the values of the weapon. The Heavy Shotgun looks cool and has a nice, deep sound when it fires. The design corresponds to the real-life shotgun SPAS-12, an automatic shotgun from Italy. The new shotgun is available ONLY in epic or legendary versions. It can only be found in supply drops or chests.

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The values of the new shotgun lie between those of the tactical shotgun and the good old pump shotgun. The first value refers to the epic, the second to the legendary version:

  • Damage: 73.5/77
  • Fire rate: 1
  • Reload time: 5.94/5.62
  • Magazine size: 7
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With these values, the weapon resembles the Hand Cannon and fills the gap between the pump shotgun and the tactical shotgun. It fires slightly slower than the tactical shotgun. However, it is slightly better in range, as the pellets have a tighter spread. It is not really effective at medium range, though. It remains a close-combat weapon.

The new Double-Shotgun in Action

The slow fire rate of the Heavy Shotgun can be circumvented by the Double-Shotgun trick. The streamer King Richard demonstrates this in a video where he juggles two legendary Heavy Shotguns, firing multiple times within a second. This could be quite devastating in the game.

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On the other hand, Heavy Shotguns are much rarer than the pump shotgun, with which this trick was previously executed en masse. Therefore, there are likely to be far fewer battles in which you can perform this maneuver.

However, it remains to be seen whether the new weapon will become overpowered and if Epic will push a fix.

Here you can find our guide to the ideal item loadout in Fortnite.

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Warframe removed microtransaction because it was purchased too often

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In Warframe once allowed players to buy virtual dog fur for real money. This inadvertently created a monster that the developers had to get rid of.

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Warframe has been on the market since 2013 and a lot has happened during that time. From its humble beginnings with battles in ever-similar corridors, the game has since evolved into a gigantic action spectacle with open-world maps, housing, story, and breedable pets.

And it was precisely the Kubrow space dogs that were responsible for a radical rethink regarding microtransactions.

“Oh my God, we created a monster!”

In a documentary on YouTube, the Warframe developers at Digital Extremes are talking about the development history of the coop shooter. A particularly curious story came to light during this discussion.

Back then, after the Kubrows were introduced, players could create a randomly generated fur pattern for the Kubrow for the real-money currency Platinum. These things could even be resold. You had to press a button, pay about 0.60 cents, and you would get a new fur.

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This was actually harmless, until a player did it about 200 times. That’s when the developers realized, “Oh my God, we have created a one-armed bandit (slot machine)!” Like one of those controversial gambling machines where unsuspecting players pour in tons of coins.

Developers did not want exploitation, removed dog fur generator

The developers did not want players to spend a fortune on dog fur. This contradicted the idea behind the Kubrows and the free-to-play concept of Warframe.

This issue was also controversially discussed back then. In the end, after just a few days, the fur generator was patched back out of the game. And this was despite it being really lucrative. But Digital Extremes did not want Warframe to be established as a stereotypical exploitative free-to-play game.

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A decision that seems to have paid off, as Warframe is still considered an extremely fair free-to-play game.

In Warframe, a lot will change in 2018. But is that a good thing?

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EA’s AI will soon play Battlefield 1 better than you

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More and more companies are turning to the research of artificial intelligence. These are supposed to automate unwanted workflows, uncover programmer errors, or even learn to play Battlefield 1, as was recently done at a research facility of Electronic Arts.

The research facility Search for Extraordinary Experiences (SEED) of Electronic Arts has created a self-learning artificial intelligence that taught itself to play the multiplayer of Battlefield 1.

The team around Magnus Nordin was inspired by Google’s AI “Deep Mind” and wanted to find out how much effort an artificial intelligence needs to learn a modern and complex AAA game like Battlefield 1.

The AI learned to play from scratch using the heuristic method of trial and error. The developers only asked the program, which controls all characters on the battlefield using a neural network, to achieve the objectives of each map.

What this looks like has been captured by Electronic Arts in the following video.

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The AI is still inferior to human players

While the fundamental Battlefield gameplay of the AI is already impressive, according to researchers, it can be easily distracted and confused. Although the individual agents can respond immediately to threats, when they are alone, they tend to spin around and search for something to do.

Even though the behavior of the individual agents seems funny, one should always keep in mind that the AI learns with each game. Several tests have already been conducted where human players competed against the AI in simplified game modes.

According to Magnus Nordin, some participants in the test asked the researchers to mark the AI agents to make it easier to distinguish them from real players. This is already a good sign for the project, according to Nordin.

It is only a matter of time until AI-controlled agents will defeat human players under certain challenges.

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A goal of SEED’s research is to support DICE with the AI in testing and quality assurance. However, Nordin has no doubt that neural networks will find application in many fields in the coming years. They could be a good replacement for bots, but could also be used in the areas of procedurally generated content, animations, speech generation, or speech recognition.

Ubisoft’s AI does not play, but watches the programmers closely

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Destiny 2: Xur today – Location and offer on March 23.

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As every Friday in Destiny 2, Xur returns today. Where is the Agent of the Nine located and what items does he have on offer? Here are the location and inventory for March 23.

For Destiny 2, the upcoming weeks are decisive:

The list of upcoming changes is getting shorter. However, a proper overhaul has not occurred yet. Some of the most important adjustments still need time to be implemented.

For many fans, the two remaining update milestones represent Bungie’s last chance to save the game. Although a large expansion like The Taken King is expected at the end of the year, which could bring profound changes – it might be too late for many Guardians if the two upcoming updates fail.

Bungie must therefore pave the way for the next major expansion in a decisive manner in the coming weeks.

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But already today, on March 23, the Agent of the Nine makes his appearance in the Destiny universe. Let’s welcome Xur together.

All info on Xur in Destiny 2 on March 23 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

When does Xur appear?

Xur appears every Friday at 6 PM. He chooses a quiet spot on a planet or moon of his choice, from where he can unobtrusively bring his goods to the Guardians. You have until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to browse his inventory – then he vanishes without a trace.

Where is Xur? You can find him at this location (Location) today

Xur has specific positions where he likes to settle over the weekend. This time, he is located in the EDZ on Earth.

Offer and inventory of Xur

  • Weapon: Sunshot – Hand cannon for 29 Legendary Shards
  • Hunter: Orpheus Rig – Leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
  • Titan: Arcolyte’s Lion – Leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
  • Warlock: Karnstein Armlets – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
  • Fate Engram: 97 Shards
  • Three of Coins: 31 Shards
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Trials of the Nine on March 23

The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine starts on Friday evening at 6 PM in Destiny 2. The Trials also end with the weekly reset on Tuesday evening at 6 PM.

Map: Eternity

Mode: Countdown

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Overwatch: Replacement for xQc is banned before he has played once

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Anyone who makes mistakes in Overwatch gets kicked out. This is no different in the Overwatch League. It’s especially bitter when you get banned before your first appearance. This happened to the new tank player of Dallas Fuel, Minseok “OGE” Son. The kicker: He is in the league to replace xQc, who was thrown out for being banned by Blizzard too often.

Dallas Fuel is plagued by bad luck. The professional team of the Overwatch League is actually one of the best in the world. As Team EnVyUs, they had previously recorded many successes, which is not reflected in their career in the league.

At the moment, Dallas Fuel is the third-worst team across both phases of the Overwatch League – with 5 wins to 13 losses. They have not only well-known but also very good players in their roster.

The problem lies with the players at the moment. Dallas seems to be cursed with players who know no regard and rules. First, they fired the tank Félix “xQc” Lengyel – now their new substitute player Minseok “OGE” Son is banned by Blizzard before he can even play.

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The current results of all matches so far do not favor the team.

xQc is out, OGE banned for account boosting

The tank player xQc has been permanently thrown out of Dallas Fuel. The management came to this decision after too many violations of the “Code of Conduct”. Félix has received too many bans after trash talk with colleagues and casters was rated as “racist” and “homophobic”.

As a replacement for xQc, the team then hired the South Korean OGE. OGE is a new and rather unknown player who had previously only appeared twice in APEX with moderate success. However, there were already problems with him for Fuel even before he could see the spotlight.

According to an official statement from the Overwatch League, OGE has been banned. The reason given by the company is “account boosting” in summer 2017. A good player takes money to play the buyer’s account in his name at a higher rank.

All about the ban of xQc from the Overwatch League.
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Dallas has already lost a player permanently with xQc – no good luck for tanks?

OGE is banned before he can play

In the EULA (End User License Agreement), account boosting is listed as a prohibited activity – and is usually even punished with the withdrawal of the gaming license. OGE only receives a ban for four games of the Overwatch League.

So far, OGE has not been seen on stage at all. His ban is effective even before he can play with Dallas Fuel, which will delay his expected participation until April 12 in the match against Seoul.

OGE just arrived in the USA this week and immediately started training. The team seems to rely on him further, even though they cannot deploy the Korean for a while.

For more interesting news about Overwatch and the Overwatch League, you can find it in our Overwatch group on Facebook!

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About the UK site Bidvine, Fortnite professionals earn €34 an hour

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Who in Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) is simply not good, can now get professional help. The English site Bidvine is currently looking for good Fortnite players who can train noobs to pros for a fee.

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Fortnite: Battle Royale throws you into a deadly fight with up to 99 other players, at the end of which only one player or team may remain. The game has millions of players, many of whom have probably never won.

There are plenty of guides and tips on the Internet, but it would be even better to have a coach who teaches you exactly how to play Fortnite correctly.

Pros teach noobs Fortnite and get paid

On the English site BidVine, you can search for professionals for all sorts of things, including plumbers or electricians. The site also offers the services of “Game Buddies.” These are very good players who are willing to train other gamers.

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For this, they are paid at least 30 British pounds per hour. This is approximately 34 euros. On BidVine, there are already such buddies for Call of Duty and FIFA. To register recently as a Fortnite Buddy, all you need is a PC or console, a good internet connection, and at least 25 wins.

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If these conditions are met, you can register as a Fortnite coach and offer your services. However, you must pay a fee of about 10 euros to BidVine, which will be refunded if you do not find any clients.

Unfortunately only in the UK

The Fortnite Buddy service asks you specifically about your needs. Do you need help landing, with the weapons, or in general? Which platform do you play on? When do you have time? Unfortunately, the system also asks for your postal code. If it is not in the United Kingdom, then you cannot participate, even though Fortnite coaching takes place online.

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Nevertheless, it is fascinating that Fortnite coaches can now be hired as easily as plumbers or other tradesmen.

Would you pay money to get better at Fortnite?

The same principle already exists for FIFA 18:  Thousands of players give FIFA 18 tutoring, earning real money

We explain here for free 5 beginner mistakes in Fortnite that you should avoid.

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The Dino remodeling at ARK continues: 2nd TLC update released

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With the TLC Pass 2, the developers of the survival MMO ARK have now ushered in the next phase of their overhaul of the online game. Once again, dinosaurs are getting a facelift – not only graphically.

The graphical – and also gameplay – overhaul of ARK: Survival Evolved continues. Once again, a number of dinosaurs are getting a prettier appearance and their abilities are being revamped.

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ARK is getting even prettier

In the second part of the TLC (Tender Love Care) update, the following dinosaurs are affected by the overhaul:

  • Argentavis – Can carry two riders and its saddle functions as a mobile crafting station
  • Parasaur – In “Turret Mode”, it scans for enemies and scares off smaller creatures
  • Raptor – Strikes opponents and pins enemies to the ground; in packs, these creatures receive a buff
  • Sarcosuchus – Can perform new attacks, including the death roll, in which enemies cannot move but take damage
  • Spinosaur – Receives a buff in water and can attack on two or four legs
  • Triceratops – Charges at its enemies and receives a buff when carnivores are nearby

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More bug fixes in the future

In addition, the update also brings several bug fixes. The development team aims to focus more on bug fixes and optimizations for the game to make it more enjoyable to play. 

The first TLC update already revamped several dinosaurs in ARK.

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Dead by Daylight: Die DLCs werden Free2Play! 4 neue Kapitel kommen

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Dead by Daylight has major changes planned. Killers and Survivors will soon be unlockable for free!

The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight is rapidly approaching its third year. The developers still have big plans for 2018 and show no signs of retiring the game or its development. Instead, Behaviour Interactive has revealed how Dead by Daylight will progress in the coming 12 months.

The outlook is promising. There are supposed to be 4 new chapters (each with a Killer, Survivor, and new Map), and the content is said to be available for free!

DLC Killers and Survivors will effectively be Free2Play

The likely biggest announcement is sure to please all players who are short on cash or who have felt put off by the abundance of DLC in the game.

The existing chapters (i.e., Killers and Survivors) will no longer need to be purchased in the shop starting in the summer. Instead, the developers will introduce a way to unlock content through playtime. Killers and Survivors can then be unlocked directly in the game.

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Whether this will happen through blood points or another in-game currency is not yet known.

Anyone who does not want to grind for the new content can still purchase the chapters with real money.

Special Case: Licensed Characters

However, the developers point out that the licensed characters (Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, Michael Myers, Amanda, David Tapp, Quentin Smith, and Laurie Strode) may not be available through gameplay alone. They wish to enable this, but they first need to talk to the licensors, who ultimately hold the decision.

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Licensed characters might be special cases – this is not in the developers’ hands.

The base game will still need to be purchased unless otherwise stated.

Skins and Cosmetic Items as a New Payment Model

For those now wondering “And how will the developers continue to earn their money?”, the answer, which has become typical in the gaming industry, is: cosmetic items. In the future, they plan to offer individual skins for Survivors and Killers directly for money.

Dead by Daylight Killer Cosmetic Skins

Some skin examples have already been provided:

However, the developers also want to be generous here: A large portion (but not all) of the skins should also be available through playtime.

4 New DLCs in the Coming 12 Months

Regarding the steady supply of content, the developers want to remain true to their line. On average, a new “chapter” is to be released every 3 months. A chapter includes a new Killer and a fresh Survivor, each with 3 distinct perks and a thematically appropriate map.

Dead by Daylight Roadmap 2018

New, however, is that the developers have embedded smaller patches between the major chapters. Here, they deliberately allocate time to address balance issues with the new content and fix general bugs in the game.

One last point: Future patches will always be tested first on the public test server (PC). This should lead to fewer “buggy” patches than in the past.

Cortyn says: Honestly, I have already wondered how long Dead by Daylight will maintain the “one DLC every 3 months” policy, as this increases the purchase barrier for new players. I consider the now targeted solution to be optimal. Hardcore fans can still purchase the chapters directly with real money, and those who prefer to unlock the content receive new long-term motivation. Optional skins as additional purchase offers seem appropriate and coherent to me – I would be fine if the plans are implemented just like that!

How do you like the new plans from Dead by Daylight?

Dead by Daylight had serious issues a while ago – a patch had made the game practically unplayable.

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