The Prime Vault in Warframe (PC, PS4, Xbox) has opened and Prime Loki, Prime Ember, and Prime Frost are jumping out! The Prime frames can now be farmed for a limited time along with exclusive Prime items. We will tell you which relics you need and where you can get them.
If an item from a former Prime Access is placed in the Prime Vault, you can no longer obtain new relics from that Prime Access. The Prime Vault opens in an irregular rotation. Then you will have access to relics of certain Prime frames, Prime weapons, and exclusive cosmetics.
This time, the Prime Vault opens for Prime Loki, Prime Ember, and Prime Frost.
The exclusive items can be purchased in Prime Vault packages with discounted Platinum, Warframe’s premium currency. However, it is also possible to earn some of the Prime items back for free:
Primarily cosmetic items are only available through the Prime Vault packages
Items like Prime weapons and Prime Warframes can be earned back.
Below you will find out how to obtain the relics for the free Prime frames and items from the Prime Vault.
The relics for the Prime Vault are available for the first time for bounties in Cetus
For the first time in Warframe, the relics are available for missions (Bounties), allowing you to farm the relics much more specifically. Normally, the relics are scattered throughout the entire star system.
This time, all relics from the Prime Vault will only appear concentrated in one location:
On Earth,
in the city of Cetus,
leading to the Plains of Eidolon.
The developers at Digital Extremes justified the decision by stating that they wanted to give players more variety. Additionally, this way there would be more space in the star system for relics from a new Prime Access.
All missions from levels 2 to 5 can contain relics from the current Prime Vault as a reward. To accept the missions, you need to talk to Konzu in Cetus.
Below is a list of the relics you need for the Prime parts from the unvault.
Relics for Loki Prime, Wyrm Prime & Bo Prime
The relics that you can farm for free from the Loki Prime package.
Loki Prime: Has a higher energy capacity compared to Loki and a and polarity
Systems: Axi L1
Blueprint: Axi S2
Chassis: Lith G2
Neuroptic: Neo E1
Wyrm Prime: The sentinel is a very offensive sentinel with ‘Warrior’ and ‘Crowd Control’ as its default behaviors.
Blueprint: Neo E1, Axi S2
Shell: Axi L1
Cerebrum: Lith G2
Systems: Meso E1
Bo Prime: The Bo staff is for melee combat and primarily deals impact damage making it useful against the Corpus.
Blueprint: Lith G2
Ornament: Meso E1
Handle: Neo F1
Relics for Frost Prime, Reaper Prime & Latron Prime
These are the relics that you can farm for free from the Frost Prime package.
Frost Prime: Has a higher shield capacity compared to Frost and an additional polarity.
Systems: Lith G2
Chassis: Meso E1
Blueprint: Meso F3, Neo F1
Neuroptic: Neo E1
Reaper Prime: Has the highest damage among scythes and especially high slash damage.
Blueprint: Axi L1
Handle: Meso F3
Blade: Neo E1
Latron Prime: The rifle has efficient ammo usage and high accuracy.
Blueprint: Axi L1
Case: Axi S2
Stock: Axi G2
Barrel: Meso E1
Relics for Ember Prime, Glaive Prime & Sicarus Prime
These are the relics that you can farm for free from the Ember Prime package.
Ember Prime: Has better shields and armor compared to Ember, as well as a and polarity.
Systems: Axi S2
Blueprint: Meso E1, Neo E1
Neuroptic: Meso F3
Chassis: Neo F1
Glaive Prime: When the melee weapon is thrown, it ricochets off up to 3 enemies or flies up to 30m before returning to the player.
Blade: Axi L1
Blueprint: Lith G2
Disc: Meso F3
Sicarus Prime: The pistol’s rounds fire in quick bursts. It offers a balance between the lethal impact of automatic and the precision of semi-automatic pistols.
The Dual Package with Loki and Ember costs 54.99 Euro
The Ember Package costs 36.99 Euro
The Loki Package costs 36.99 Euro
The Frost Package costs 36.99 Euro
The Prime Vault Access ends on April 6
Until April 6, the relics can be farmed or the Prime Vault packages can be purchased.
Anyone who wishes to open a relic must participate in Void Fissure missions. The star map always shows where the Void Fissure missions are currently located and which relics you can take there.
In a Void Fissure mission, any player in the group can equip a relic to crack it. At the end of the mission, you may choose an item from the opened relic. Therefore, it makes sense to go with a group where everyone has the same relic equipped. This way, you increase your chances of getting the item you want.
The relics can still be cracked after the Prime Vault Access is over. Then there will simply not be relics to farm anymore.
In FIFA 18 the Ultimate Team mode is above all. And in the future, FUT is expected to become even more important.
The accusation has existed for years: many FIFA fans allege that EA only cares about the Ultimate Team mode because it generates the most revenue. Popular modes like Career Mode or Pro Clubs are neglected. FIFA is only about FUT now.
That the Ultimate Team mode is indeed at the forefront of FIFA and firmly anchored in the minds of most FIFA players is now made clear by EA’s CFO Blake Jorgensen in the latest financial report (via kicker). For many fans, FUT is now more important than the actual FIFA game:
“People now think more of FUT than of the fundamental game in FIFA. […] The mode is always evolving. There are new challenges every week to bring people back.”
Throughout the entire season, FUT is supported with daily and weekly tasks, events, and new cards to keep players engaged long-term and to attract new players. And that seems to be working. According to the financial report, player numbers increased by twelve percent compared to the previous year. There seems to be no end in sight for the success of FUT.
The Story Mode as a Strategic Decision for FUT
FUT is now so important that this mode influences the other modes as well as new content decisions. The introduction of “The Journey” was not only a welcome story mode that many players waited a long time for, but also a strategic move to attract more players to FUT.
“The decision to introduce a story mode helped us to advance FUT,” Jorgensen stated.
In the story mode, players learn the basics of the football simulation and are gradually rewarded with FUT cards. During the story, players are repeatedly asked if they want to try these rewards in FUT right away. Thus, players are introduced to FUT.
In the future, EA wants to further engage people with FUT, Jorgensen said. He does not reveal how exactly this will work. But the future will show.
In short: Even now FUT mode is said to be more important than the actual game according to EA – and it is expected to become increasingly important.
The online game Trove is surprisingly popular among players. As Trion Worlds has now announced, a new record has been set with 15 million registered players, despite the fact that Trove hardly appears in traditional gaming media.
Trove is playable on PC, PS4, and Xbox One and is regularly updated. This leads to players enjoying the world full of blocks. According to Trion Worlds, there are now more than 15 million players who have created an account.
Games like Roblox or Trove are successful, but under the radar of gamers
This is all the more surprising because Trove hardly plays a role in the awareness of many gamers. A similar phenomenon can be observed with Roblox. Hardly anyone talks about the game, yet according to current data, Roblox generated 310 million USD in digital revenue in 2017 and is thus in 6th place among the top 10 free-to-play games on PC.
Perhaps it’s because Roblox and Trove cater to a younger audience with their aesthetics?
While Trove does not appear in the top revenue list, it also has impressive numbers.
Players are changing the world of Trove
These players contribute to changing Trove’s game world in various ways:
6,584,382,807 placed blocks (a little less than the distance from Earth to Pluto)
10,234,600,287 destroyed blocks (more blocks were destroyed than new ones placed)
237,203,112 quests completed
4,520,061 dragon mounts unlocked
352,837,481 clubs joined
119,881,221 piñata parties held
161,977,123.98 hours played
18,490.54 years played
184.91 centuries played
“Trove is a very special project for all of us here at Trion,” said Scott Hartsman, CEO of Trion Worlds. “Since 2013, the team has poured its heart and soul into this game. Therefore, we could not be happier about this new milestone. We have a lot more planned for Trove. We thank the community for their loyalty so far and are already looking forward to the continued journey together. We owe it all to you!”
More updates planned for 2018
So 2017 was a very successful year for Trove. But the developers are not resting on their laurels; they are eagerly looking forward to what 2018 will bring. Work is already underway on several major updates. This includes the ability to change the universe in new and unexpected ways. That seems to be quite exciting.
Are the exotic Warlock gloves “Ophidian Aspect” a strong Exotic in Destiny 2? Are they still as strong as in Destiny 1?
In Destiny 1, the “Ophidian Aspect” was introduced with the “Rise of Iron” expansion. These were exotic Warlock gloves specifically designed for the Voidwalker and quickly became known as a strong Exotic due to their perks. They were always very popular in both PvE and PvP.
With the release of the “Curse of Osiris” expansion for Destiny 2, these exotic gloves have made a comeback in the world of Destiny.
Ophidian Aspect – How to Obtain the Exotic
There are several possible sources for these exotic gloves:
What Makes the Ophidian Aspect in Destiny 2 Special
The gloves now have the following perks:
Cobra Totem (intrinsic): Weapons ready up very quickly and reload very quickly. Melee is extended.
Additionally, you have the choice between:
Mobility Enhancement Mod: increased mobility
Plasteel Reinforcement Mod: increased resilience
Intrinsic Perk: Cobra Totem
What Can the Gloves Do in PvE and PvP?
One thing is immediately clear: The Ophidian Aspect is now suitable for all three Warlock focuses. While the glove was entirely tailored to the Voidwalker in Destiny 1, now all Warlocks benefit from the perks – regardless of their specialization. The intrinsic perk focuses solely on weapon handling and melee attacks, leaving the individual skills of the Warlock completely untouched.
Cobra Totem – What the Intrinsic Perk Does in Detail
Benefit 1: Weapons are readied faster when wearing the gloves. This specifically means that the time required to aim the weapon and target through the sights is reduced.
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The difference to the regular required time is minimal – just a few frames – but at a high level, this can already be decisive in PvP.
Benefit 2: The reduced reload time is much more noticeable. This can be really significant for some weapons.
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Furthermore, you can build valuable synergies through reload mods for armor and weapon perks that also reduce the reload time, which can be immensely beneficial in both PvE and especially in PvP.
Benefit 3: The melee range of the user is also increased – and by quite a lot!
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All Warlock classes receive the same range! The Stormcaller no longer holds the monopoly here. The increase in range is beneficial for both PvE and PvP. Particularly the Voidwalker with the Hunger skills and the Devour perk can massively benefit from this – even though the higher melee range benefits all Warlocks. Only a Titan with exotic Synthoceps gloves has a higher range in Destiny 2.
Who Benefits from the Ophidian Aspect?
In principle, the gloves are beneficial for all Warlocks, although certainly the Voidwalker can tap into their potential the most intensely. No Warlock who prefers an aggressive playstyle and likes to dive into melee combat – for example, in combination with an SMG – is making a mistake by equipping these gloves – neither in PvE nor in PvP.
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Conclusion: In Destiny 2, the Ophidian Aspect proves to be not only a strong choice for PvP and PvE, but these exotic gloves, considering the alternatives, are probably one of the best – if not THE best Exotic – that a Warlock can currently equip, and they are definitely worth an Exotic slot. If you decide to go for them, you definitely can’t go wrong.
What do you think about this Exotic? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
We reveal to you which classes the Zandalari trolls can play in the next WoW expansion Battle for Azeroth.
One of the biggest features of the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft is the allied races. In Battle for Azeroth, a total of six allied races will be available at launch, four of which are already playable for pre-order customers: Lightforged Draenei, Nightborne, Void Elves, and Highmountain Tauren.
Up until now, the fate of the Zandalari trolls and the Dark Iron dwarves was largely unknown. At least for the Zandalari trolls, the playable classes have now been revealed from the latest version of the PTR for Battle for Azeroth!
The classes of the Zandalari trolls
Accordingly, Zandalari trolls will have the opportunity to embody the following classes:
Warrior
Hunter
Rogue
Warlock
Priest
Shaman
Mage
Druid
Currently, Zandalari trolls do not seem to be able to become Monks – all other races can do that.
Please keep in mind that the available classes may still change, as Battle for Azeroth is still in a very early alpha phase.
How exactly the unlocking of the Zandalari trolls will take place is still unknown. It is currently suspected that this allied race will only be available once a Horde character reaches level 120 and has completed a lot of quests for the trolls. However, that shouldn’t be a problem, as most of the events on the continent of Zandalar revolve around the fate of this ancient troll nation.
The Zandalari are one of the oldest and most powerful troll tribes. Under King Rastakhan, they have repeatedly tried to unite the various trolls into a powerful nation. So far, this has mostly been prevented by the players.
A new patch for Hearthstone is supposed to fix things. Four popular cards will be significantly nerfed and could soon lose their relevance.
Update: The changes mentioned below have been activated with a patch since last night (06.02.2018) and are now live!
Original report:
The meta of Hearthstone is once again in a rut. The last addon was released almost 2 months ago and new, innovative decks are appearing only rarely. Instead, there are cries from the player community for change and adjustments. It has taken some time, but now the prayers have been heard. Just in time for the start of February, Blizzard wants to release a new patch that will weaken four cards from Hearthstone.
These changes will come with the next update:
The mana cost of Knochenross will be increased from 7 to 8. This means the minion can only be played later and is a bit less mana-efficient. It remains strong nonetheless.
The Katakombenkriecher is hit hard. It was present in almost every deck and that is set to change. The attack value will be reduced from 5 to 2. Most players expect the crawler will now disappear into obscurity.
Another radical nerf affects Patches, known in the German version as Käptn’n Glubschauge. This 1/1 pirate with Charge appears whenever the player plays another pirate. The Charge is now coldly removed. Thus, it can only be played in the following round.
The last nerf might become a moderate crisis for all priests. Raza the Unchained is also being changed. Instead of lowering the cost of the priest’s hero power to 0 for the rest of the match, it will now be set to 1.
Blizzard deemed these changes necessary to enable more exciting matches.
However, there are also some criticisms of the nerfs. The well-known player Brian Kibler believes that the nerfs will make the Warlock now dominant. Because the nerfed cards were some of the few counters. He expects that Warlock will now take a dominating role.
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The next Overwatch event is coming. The Year of the Dog brings a new map and will actually last longer!
In a new Developer Update, Overwatch’s Game Director, Jeff Kaplan, talked about the latest event in Overwatch. The “Year of the Dog” celebrates the start of the new year in the Chinese calendar and overall references the theme of the previous year’s “Year of the Rooster” event. This time, everything is focused on Capture the Flag. The team has developed a unique map specifically for this mode. Although no images of the map have been released yet, we already know that the map is set in Thailand and features a mix of ancient ruins and a modern city.
Year of the Dog lasts 4 weeks
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the “Year of the Dog” event will this time be presented in an extended format. Instead of lasting just three weeks like other events, this event will be active for a full four weeks. The reason for this is that during these celebrations many families travel together and thus can hardly play. With the increased duration of the event, everyone should be able to enjoy more of the Year of the Dog.
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For the players, this means in plain terms: More time to grab the special loot boxes!
Competitive Capture the Flag
Similar to the Summer Games, Overwatch will offer a special competitive mode for the duration of the “Year of the Rooster”. Those who wish can participate in ranked matches in “Capture the Flag” during the event to take the game mode more seriously. The season lasts only four weeks but offers exclusive rewards like a spray logo, portrait, and an animated spray for the top 500 of each region.
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With the new map, there are also changes to Capture the Flag that have long been requested by many fans.
Flags will now be picked up immediately upon contact (no waiting time).
Flag carriers cannot use certain movement and invulnerability skills (e.g., Winston’s jump), or they will drop the flag.
There will be no more ties; instead, when time ends, a “sudden death” begins, where both flag points are moved closer to the center of the map.
6 new legendary skins
In addition, there are six new legendary skins to be earned. This will include one skin for Genji and one for Mercy, as well as a “very cool highlight intro” for another hero. However, as of now, there are no images of them.
The Year of the Dog starts on February 8, 2018 and will last four weeks, concluding on March 8, 2018.
Are you excited for the new event? Are you looking forward to Capture the Flag?
Out of all players, a backup quarterback will be the first player with a rating of 99 in the Ultimate Team of Madden 18. This is thanks to a spectacular performance in the Super Bowl.
Actually, Nick Foles is just a decent backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. In Madden’s Ultimate Team, he doesn’t impress with a rating of 74. But after a few miraculous games, Foles is now the strongest player in Madden 18’s Ultimate Team.
Foles has had a few spectacular weeks. The Eagles’ starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, got injured during a season game and was ruled out for the rest of the season. Foles took over the offense for the Philadelphia Eagles.
While Foles only delivered three mediocre games in the regular season, he stepped up during the playoffs. He threw for 971 yards in three games and led the underdog Philadelphia to victory against the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. There, he even caught a touchdown as a quarterback during a trick play.
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EA rewarded his solid performances with increasingly higher ratings for the special cards in Madden 18’s Ultimate Team mode.
For instance, Foles’ base card only has a rating of 74.
In the NFL Playoffs Elite version, it’s already 85.
For the Limited NFL Playoffs Performer, it’s 94.
Foles’ performance in the Super Bowl is now ultimately worth a perfect rating from Electronic Arts. In the Super Bowl edition, Nick Foles now has an overall rating of 99. This makes him the first player in Madden 18 to achieve this milestone. An increase of 25 points.
Especially his passing attributes are excellent and all at 90 or higher. Ironically, even as a receiver, EA has now granted him decent attributes.
For FIFA players: This is roughly like Sandro Wagner becoming the best player in FIFA 18 after he decided the Champions League final with a hat trick.
The Ultimate Teams of Electronic Arts’ sports games rely on a kind of loot box. While this mechanic is controversial among gamers, it is considered a safe bet for revenue at EA. They want to transfer these systems to other games – fans reacted negatively:
A few days ago, the closed alpha test of Hunt: Showdown started on PC. You go monster hunting like in Monster Hunter World. However, it is set in a horror scenario where you also have to fight against other players. We provide you with the most important information along with the trailer and targeted release.
Hunt: Showdown is a competitive multiplayer shooter that cleverly combines PvE and PvP elements, allowing players to go monster hunting in a sandbox world. Per match, up to ten players fight together in teams or solo for the trophy: against the vile creatures, but also against other players. The other up to four teams also want the trophy – and they will stop at nothing.
During E3 2017, the first-person title from Crytek appeared for the first time, hinting at a mix of Monster Hunter World, Left4Dead, and Evolve with a splash of Lovecraft. Currently, Hunt: Showdown is in closed alpha, and those who are lucky enough may still snag a spot by registering on the official site.
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In the game set in 1889 somewhere in Louisiana, you work as a bounty hunter and are supposed to send all the horrors to hell. At the beginning of each match, upon accepting the mission – that is, the monster to hunt – you must decide whether to go hunting alone or with one to three teammates.
Both the many smaller monsters and the particularly nasty bosses that have the bounty on their heads are quite disgusting. They seem to have sprung directly from the worst horror movies and are intent on taking the players’ lives.
By the way, it is unfortunately not only the monsters, mutants, and beasts themselves that want to get you: the other up to four teams are no friends and will do everything to grab the bounty for themselves. In total, a maximum of ten players are knee-deep in the swamp at the start in up to five groups. So you are never really alone, even if you decide not to join any group. You not only have to defeat the monsters, but in the end, also the other teams.
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Precision over mindless shooting
Unlike many other games of this genre, Hunt: Showdown does not rely on abundant action and speed. What is allowed is what could approximately have been done by a person in that century. You cannot jump endlessly far, but rather plod somewhat clumsily through the dead grass.
The weapons are also correspondingly old-fashioned, and recoil as well as reloading make life difficult as a bounty hunter. At least you can still hit pretty hard with your own fists or melee weapons.
However, sometimes it is indeed necessary to act quietly and in secrecy. Stealth and attentive listening are often appropriate – especially since you would already be hiding behind a rock or a bush at the sight of one or another monster.
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If a character dies during a game, they not only lose match progress, but the character itself is also lost. The experience points are then transferred to the “bloodline.” From there, the player can transfer them to their other hunters. However, if the character survives a match, they can be equipped with new abilities.
Survive at any cost! It is not a game for the faint of heart. Behind every dirty, shadowy corner, the final death may lurk. You simply never know where all the many enemies are hiding…
Release and forecast for Hunt: Showdown
Meanwhile, the closed alpha is still running, for which you can register on the website of Hunt: Showdown . After an unspecified period, the game will then be available on Steam’s Early Access program, waiting for undaunted players. This phase is expected to last about a year. So a release is not expected until 2019. Versions for PS4 and Xbox One have not yet been firmly planned.
Guddy says: I find the dark setting with Lovecraftian creatures exciting, and it creates a wonderful symbiosis with the gameplay. Hunt: Showdown promises to be oppressive and immersive. The fact that you cannot rely solely on your aiming accuracy, but must also act tactically, quietly, and in secrecy, greatly interests me. I am curious how the game will develop during the alpha and early access.
What do you think? Does it make it onto your imaginary “To Remember!” list?
eSports is on the rise and gaming is the future. What Korea has known for years has now arrived in Germany. In the coalition talks between the CDU/CSU and the SPD for the Grand Coalition, eSports and video games are on the agenda.
Yes, politics is actually something we rarely bother you with – for good reason. It is too controversial and rarely has anything to do with gaming. However, in the current negotiation talks for a possible Grand Coalition, it is also about us: the players.
Although it is not even certain whether our new government will actually be black/red. Nevertheless, the “Digital Working Group” has already come together, consisting of Dorothee Bär (CSU), Lars Klingbeil (SPD) and Helge Braun (CDU). They are discussing four main topics:
Expansion of broadband: In the coming years, the government plans to invest 10-12 billion euros in the expansion of a fiber-optic network: Fast internet ahoy!
Net neutrality: All content should continue to be treated equally. Anyone who pays should have the same relevance.
Data ethics: A new commission should be established for topics such as internet policy, data protection and digitalization.
Labor market: To compensate for a shortage of skilled workers, an immigration law is to be passed.
The Grand Coalition puts the E before Sports
In addition to the somewhat abstract plans, the working group is also working on a concrete plan. According to Dorothee Bär, “Computer games need to finally receive the status they have long deserved. “
Germany and Europe are still quite behind in this regard. So far, eSports has only arrived here to a limited extent and often gets overshadowed by events of other sports like football. The Digital Working Group aims to change that – and let eSports arrive here as well.
The plans aim to classify eSports teams as non-profit organizations. This aligns them with regular sports teams and would mean, among other things, that they would pay fewer taxes. This makes it easier for corresponding teams and organizations to establish themselves.
An additional effect the working group aims for is the prospect of eSports as an Olympic discipline. The Olympic committee has been considering this decision for a while, and Germany could help with this decision.
Germany should become more attractive for the games industry
Germany should also become rewarding again as a location for the gaming industry as a whole. In particular, the extensive expansion of the fiber-optic network should create a foundation for German productions.
To create further incentives, the German Computer Game Award should also be strengthened. The gaming counterpart to the German Film Award should encourage companies in game development.
A fan of the LA Gladiators at the Overwatch League – maybe soon also with us!
From “killer games” to “the future”
All plans and demands of the working group are currently just one point in the negotiations for a possible government. However, there are still obstacles that need to be cleared away.
On one hand, a large coalition would first have to come about. The talks about eSports, net neutrality and fast internet will definitely play a role, but not the only one.
On the other hand, all involved parties would then have to give their consent. This also involves convincing politicians like Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière, who until two years ago attributed tragic incidents to “killer games”.
But at least there is some hope!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In a bold attempt, dedicated fans are planning to save the action MMO Marvel Heroes. They need $450,000 and a miracle. If necessary, they will also make Marvel Heroes without Marvel.
We have extensively reported on the drama surrounding Marvel Heroes. For years, it was a “Cinderella” story among MMOs. The game developed from modest beginnings into a decent MMO brawler where players could play as all the noteworthy names in Marvel’s superhero universe.
A solid fan base loved the game, where they could be Doctor Doom or Squirrel Girl – depending on their mood.
First Cinderella, then just ashes: Marvel Heroes
However, Gazillion apparently overextended itself: They moved to PS4 and Xbox One. The PC version was barely developed further. PC players left the game. The hype around the console version faded. Negative news about the CEO made the rounds.
Ultimately, Disney pulled the plug and no longer renewed the Marvel license for Marvel Heroes. This meant the end for the game and the studio behind it.
They need $450,000 and a miracle
Now, a group of fans has gathered on the Indiegogo platform, trying to scrape together $450,000 to establish an indie studio, buy Marvel Heroes from Gazillion’s bankruptcy estate, and approach Marvel regarding the license.
The project is called Marvel Heroes Rebirth.
If Marvel refuses, they would consider using other assets. They would make Marvel Heroes without Marvel, with their own superheroes.
You can tell: The group has large plans. They call themselves the Paragon Institute. The studio they want to establish is “ElderMage Studios.”
The development studio intends to be set up as a learning studio, where experienced developers support newcomers.
So far, these are all distant dreams – of the $450,000 they aim to raise, Marvel Heroes Rebirth has only collected $245. If you want to learn more about the project: Here you go to
Here are the details about the end of Marvel Heroes:
In Destiny 2, today on February 6th, is the Weekly Reset, the weekly reset. New activities are live, such as the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint.
Today at 6 PM, the first Iron Banner in Season 2 ended. If you haven’t grabbed the exclusive emblem or armor ornaments yet, you don’t need to bite your fist now. Because in the next Iron Banner, you can pick up where you left off this week; your progress will be saved. You can read all the info about the Iron Banner progress in Season 2 here.
With the Weekly Reset, a new week has just begun, in which no event will take place in Destiny 2. However, we expect official info on Fridays about the Crimson Days event, which is to be celebrated in mid-February, starting from February 13th.
Let’s see what the current week brings.
Nightfall strike starting February 6th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
This week is A Garden World the Nightfall. Only players who own Curse of Osiris can complete the Nightfall strike.
The modifiers:
Heavyweight: Abilities recharge faster.
Timewarp: Zero Hour: The mission timer cannot be extended.
The challenges:
Complete the Nightfall with at least 5 minutes remaining.
Complete the Nightfall with fewer than 3 deaths.
Eliminate the Armored Minotaurs in under 90 seconds.
Ikora Rey has meditations for the missions Six, Sacrilege, and Tree of Probabilities available.
In the Eververse, there is the emote “Grief” and the exotic emote “Mic Drop”. Additionally, you can buy weapon ornaments for the Skyburners Oath and the MIDA Multi-Tool for Bright Dust.
DC Universe Online is still going strong … The loyal fanbase keeps the action MMORPG alive in 2018 and looks forward to regular content updates, such as the upcoming death of Superman.
According to Steamcharts, about 300 players are playing the MMORPG on Steam at the same time. However, this does not include players from the console versions (PS3, PS4, Xbox One).
Daybreak Games does not provide official numbers. However, it seems that the operation is still worthwhile, as content updates are released regularly. When DC Universe Online finally arrived on Xbox One in May 2016, after the developer parted ways with Sony, there was a significant influx.
Superman dies!
Thus, an update has been announced for the 80th anniversary of Superman, which will kill the superhero. It is supposed to recount the story of Doomsday and the death of Superman.
This is based on a comic series from the 90s, in which the last son of Krypton was indeed killed by the entity Doomsday. However, the hero returned later, leading to a series of confusions, as there were suddenly several versions of the hero and only one was the real one.
The Atlanteans are back
Daybreak Games wants to tell this story in DC Universe Online starting in April. In addition, the Deluge update is already planned for March, which introduces the Atlanteans into the game world, whose most well-known representative is Aquaman. Deluge brings the following:
Deluge is a large episode full of adventures
The episode will cover the return of the Atlanteans, including heroes and villains like Aquaman, Mera, Black Manta, Corum Rath, and others
The story consists of a series of single-player and multiplayer adventures set in Central City and the new Spindrift Station, an Atlantean outpost in the ocean
There are new rewards such as gear, items, and feats
A creepy sign has appeared in Orgrimmar from WoW. Are the Goblins plunging Azeroth into chaos?
For over a year, the community of World of Warcraft has been puzzled by the strange statements of a boss. In the Emerald Nightmare, there is Il’gynoth, a creature of the Old Gods, who repeatedly whispers strange phrases to the players.
The most famous sentence is: “The Diamond King once was now made into a peasant.”
Almost all previous theories assumed that the “Diamond King” refers to Magni Bronzebeard, who literally consists of diamonds. But would that not be too obvious? Wouldn’t WoW be shoving Magni in our faces?
This would lead us to a new theory that this is intentionally a red herring. For the “Diamond King” could also stand for wealth and possession. Wealth that a Goblin possesses. The richest Goblin will Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix, who currently leads the Goblin people.
In cartomancy, the art of card reading that has long been used by fortune tellers in the real world, the King of Diamonds symbolically represents the “Diamond King” – a successful businessman who acts shrewdly and wisely. Since Il’gynoth essentially predicts the future, this is a nice detail that could perfectly suit Gallywix.
“At the table of the master of the child king serves. Three lies he will present to you.”
This sentence can also be easily translated to Gallywix. For Gallywix is a so-called Trade Prince. And a prince is – who would have thought – the son of a king. Does that not make Gallywix a “child king”?
In the latest cinematic of the Horde, it is definitely Gallywix who promotes the mining of Azerite and is the one who brings up this topic.
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The most important hint that the Goblins are connected to the Old Gods and the minions of the Void is very clear in World of Warcraft. With Patch 7.3.5, Orgrimmar was revamped, and now there is a message there. Behind the message is another small hut with a telescope that can be used.
When you look through the telescope, the player apparently sees a firefly aimlessly flying across the screen. However, the creepy thing happens if you wait long enough. After about 20 seconds, a red-glowing symbol appears on a wall in the background for no apparent reason.
The symbol has been used multiple times in Warcraft. Recently, it appeared on Argus and was a sign of the Void. The corrupted Draenei on Mac’Aree worshiped this symbol.
The assumption is obvious: Is Gallywix (and thus the Goblins) seduced by the Void and the Old Gods? After all, he is handling Azerite, about which we still do not know exactly what it really is. Because it could, like Saronite, simply be the blood of an Old God – and not just the blood of Azeroth.
The YouTuber Pyromancer has also picked up this theory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6l3ah40OfM
It is also interesting that in Battle for Azeroth, apparently a Goblin Zeppelin crashes near Teldrassil. Maybe shortly before the tree goes up in flames?
The Goblins benefit from the war, as they control the economy and the production of the Horde’s weapons. The more war there is, the greater Gallywix’s profits. For him, it’s a classic win-win situation. For the rest of Azeroth, it could mean doom.
What do you think of this theory? Could the Goblins, with Gallywix, turn to the Old Gods? Or is it all just a tinfoil-hat theory? Where does the mysterious sign come from?
The term “MMORPG” is now well-known. But what does it actually stand for and, more importantly, where does it come from? We dug deep into the vastness of the internet to find out: Where does the term “MMORPG” actually come from?
The term Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Gameis quickly explained: Translated, it means Mass-Online-Community-Role-Playing Game. It means that multiple players can play the game online in its mostly persistent world at the same time. In extreme examples, this can also mean several hundred players all at once, even if that is not the norm. However, the exact minimum number is not defined.
While most games of this type were indeed role-playing games in their early days, that changed over time. Now, for many games, the further abbreviation “MMO” is appropriate to include games of various genres that are based on “Massive Multiplayer Online”.
The Origins of the Term
While the roots of MMORPGs extend deep into the 80s and even the 70s, the MMOs as we know them today emerged only later. The predecessors simply lacked the “Massive” aspect. This first appeared in the 90s with games like Neverwinter Nights and Meridian 59. Back then, the term MUD was still used: The Multi User Dungeon.
But the term “MMORPG” was not yet in common use.
That changed on a broad level with the game Ultima Online: Richard “Lord British” Garriott, the creative mind behind the game “Ultima Online,” was the first to publicly use the term “MMO(RPG)” in 1997 to describe his game. He went down in history and is still considered the father of MMOs today.
And what about Meridian and Legends of Kesmai?
Was Garriott the first to ever say “MMORPG”? Probably not.
Because similar terms were already mentioned two years earlier, though not publicly, but rather behind closed doors.
In the mid-90s, developers began to differentiate their games from those that catered to “only” up to 8 players and had already called themselves multiplayer. In a meeting of software developers around MPG-Net and Legends of Kesmai in the mid-90s, the term Massively Multiplayer was thrown into the room: the cornerstone for our current “MMORPG”.
Also, in a meeting of the developer studio 3DO, according to “Developing Online Games: An Insider’s Guide“, the term “Massively Multiplayer” and “MMPRPG”, meaning Massively Multi-Player Role-Playing Game were mentioned.
However, since meetings are less media-effective than advertising campaigns, MMPRPG was soon replaced by Garriott’s MMORPG and spread in this now known form.
Whoever invented or coined the term and how much it has changed since then, one thing is certain: MMOs are an essential part of today’s video game culture and are hardly to be imagined without.
A strange bug in Overwatch allows players to compete against 50 opponents at the same time. This creates insane game modes!
In the past, small glitches and bugs have occasionally found their way into the live version of Overwatch. There was, for instance, a bug long ago that allowed matches of 12vs12 by filling both sides with 6 bots.
A new glitch now makes the old limit look like “peanuts.” It is currently possible to set a whopping 50 bots for the opposing team by exploiting this bug!
Insane game modes with 50 bots
The community didn’t question what such a bug is doing in Overwatch; instead, they jumped on the error and created some particularly insane game modes. Here are some examples:
Genji Hell: 2 Genjis against 50 Bastions
Cops and Robbers: 6 Soldier: 76 against 50 Roadhogs
Zombie Apocalypse: Selected heroes against 50 Reapers using only melee attacks
Meat Grinder: 6 Doomfists against 25 Roadhogs
The YouTuber mazarisfx made a small video about his game modes, where things also get just downright crazy. Some overpowering situations he simply cannot handle with his team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJT755BW_Qk
Also for fans of McCree, “the hour has struck,” as they can now take out as many opponents as never before with their Ultimate. 20 Zenyatta kills with one click – and that, even though the revolver only has 6 shots.
This opportunity surely won’t last long, as it is a clear game error. However, given how much fun players are currently having with the “new modes,” it is only a matter of time before Blizzard turns this bug into a funny feature.
What do you think about this glitch? Should Blizzard make this a permanent option for fun custom games? Or should the bug be fixed quickly?
Bots are a problem in online games, especially in EVE Online. Because those who use bots can disrupt the entire economic system and also shift the balance of power.
Although CCP Games announced that they would take tougher actions against players who use bots, the situation currently threatens to escalate. EVE Online player Stu Miner noticed that Nyx pilots from the organization “Ukrainian Soviet Socialistic Republic” were behaving very strangely. The ships seemed completely unaware of him. Even powerful combat ships that could have easily taken him down ignored him. Together with friends, he then ambushed several ships from the organization and destroyed them – effortlessly. This was a clear sign for him that there were botters at work, whose ships were controlled by scripts.
Bots harm the economy in the game
The situation boiled over within the community when this became known. Because botting on such a large scale, as the “Ukrainian Soviet Socialistic Republic” does, harms the game:
Bots farm the in-game currency ISK without having to do anything for it
In a month, all Nyx bots can farm 1.1 trillion ISK if they are only active for 10 hours a day
With 24 hours of activity, Nyx bots can make 2.6 trillion ISK
1.6 billion ISK is worth about 500 PLEX, which can be used to cover the 20 dollars for a subscription
If 1.1 trillion ISK is farmed in a month with 10 hours of activity, bots can generate about 13,750 dollars
As real money trading is possible, botters make a lot of money in the game
The more ISK floods the market, the less value honest ISK farmers’ work has
Paying customers feel worthless
PLEX are becoming increasingly expensive
Bots can disrupt the balance of power
These are serious implications for the game’s economy. But it gets even worse. Because botters can not only influence the economy in the game but the entire power structure:
Players who have become wealthy through bots buy powerful combat ships with the money
They attack the organizations of players
With illegally “bot-farmed” money and the purchased super fleets, organizations can be weakened or wiped out
Wars in EVE Online can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars since the destroyed ships also need to be replaced
Measures against botters are barely effective
As the measures from CCP Games to combat botters evidently do not yield results and the organization “Ukrainian Soviet Socialistic Republic” continues its game-harming activities in EVE Online, many players of the MMO are currently angry. Community manager Paul Elsy also refers to it as a “plague”.
Even if the developers ban thousands of accounts due to botting, players do not believe that there is currently an effective method that can curb botting.
The “Ukrainian Soviet Socialistic Republic” has reportedly been operating in the MMO for five years, and only now has the suspicion arisen that they are engaging in botting. One can imagine the damage they have already caused. Now it is up to CCP Games to provide clear evidence against the organization and take action. However, many more botters will surely be active in EVE Online, which is why players now want to take matters into their own hands to save the MMORPG.
Bluehole announced that the release of the anti-cheat update for the online shooter Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds had to be postponed. However, the tool Reshade is already blocked.
The cheats in the battle royale shooter PUBG are rampant. The developers recently even mentioned that the situation was escalating. The team is currently working hard on new anti-cheat measures that were supposed to be implemented this week with a new update. But now this update has been postponed due to unforeseen problems. A new release date has not yet been set.
Reshade is already blocked
However, the development team announced on Twitter that they are already blocking the Reshade tool. This has led to some criticism from the community when it became known that the tool no longer works. Many PUBG players use it to optimize the game’s graphics with richer colors. However, Reshade can also be used to cheat, as certain settings allow players to better spot opponents in the distance, thus improving aiming. Those who use Reshade gain an unfair advantage.
More tools may be affected
If you have Reshade installed, you will not be able to start PUBG as long as the tool is on your PC. If you find that you cannot start the shooter even after uninstalling Reshade, you may need to reinstall the game.
Besides Reshade, other tools may also be banned, including Nvidia’s Shadowplay, which is used for recording gameplay.
The developers of PUBG state that players should report if a harmless tool is banned. The team will review this and take action if necessary to ensure everything works again.
A leak about Red Dead Redemption 2 gives insight into RockStar’s plans. Particularly interesting: The online mode is said to be even more in focus than in GTA V. There are also mentions of a battle royale mode. This sounds like one of the modern pseudo-MMOs and the logical evolution of GTA Online.
The site Trusted Reviews is now reporting a major leak about Red Dead Redemption 2. They say: They have been sitting on the leak since August 2017, but only share it now that they have seen the additional screenshots.
Because only now do they consider the leak credible. The leak included several images that match the newly released official screenshots.
Online mode brings open world
The leak states that Red Dead Redemption 2, just like GTA Online, gives players the opportunity to freely explore the open world. However, RDR2 is said to have more depth than GTA:
NPCs would decorate their businesses with small items and pack up when night falls – Red Dead Redemption 2 therefore has a day/night cycle
There are tasks and quests that players can undertake: Such as traveling long distances to eliminate a target or using a bow
RDR 2 will offer some kind of housing – players can own and upgrade tents
Merchants offer their goods
PvP mode like in PUBG?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is also expected to include various player-versus-player modes such as
Revive and Survive – 2 teams fight against each other. There is time to revive teammates before they die permanently
In Money Grab, two teams try to bring as many money bags as possible to a safe location
Nothing is known yet about the battle royale, but that is also the name of the last-man-standing mode with a death zone, which games like Fortnite or PUBG owe their current popularity to
Gambling and shopping trips
In the open world, there are regions like Armadillo or Ridgewood. Here, NPCs such as grave diggers, gunsmiths, or merchants live.
Players can also gamble with them
Players are expected to be able to fish, breed animals, or dig for gold, they can also search for plants – systems like fishing seem to have depth, as you can choose bait and even buy a can of worms
A companion app is also being developed for Red Dead Redemption 2
The game is expected to be playable in both multiplayer and campaign modes from a first-person perspective
There will be opportunities to go on bounty hunts, search for treasure, or embark on adventures with strange strangers.
A “wanted” level is also expected, which sounds very much like GTA.
There is a lot of information in the leak that sounds like GTA Online and one of the new “pseudo-MMOs”. Even if they now seem credible and fit with statements from the developers that they want to focus on online, it should be noted: The leak and the information are not official.
PS Plus (PlayStation Plus) free games for February 2018 are now live. Here are the free games for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita included in the subscription.
As of today, February 6, 2018, the PS Plus games for February are available. You can now download and install them. To do this, open the PlayStation Plus section on your console and add the games to your library.
These are the free games for PS4 in February 2018:
RiME – In RiME, a land full of secrets awaits you. It is a single-player puzzle adventure where you play as a young boy who wakes up on a mysterious island. You explore the island and solve various puzzles.
KNACK – In this game, you become the unusual hero “Knack”. He is made up of various parts and by picking up more parts, he can become a mighty “Crusher”. Your mission is to save humanity from a goblin army.
In this video, you will get a first impression of RiME and KNACK:
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List of Free Games for PlayStation Plus – February 2018
Here is the full game lineup:
Knack (PS4)
RiME (PS4)
StarBlood Arena (PS Plus bonus title – PS VR)
Spelunker HD (PS3)
Mugen Souls Z (PS3)
Exiles End (PS Vita)
Grand Kingdom (PS Vita & PS4)
You can download the games starting February 6, 2018. Until then, the “PS Plus” games for January were available for download.
What are the free games for PS Plus?
Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games that they can download from the PlayStation Store and add to their library. This game lineup is included in the subscription of the online service. PlayStation Plus costs about 60 euros per year (12 months).
