In Star Wars Battlefront 2 it takes quite a long time to collect enough credits for loot boxes and heroes. One player has therefore built a real robot that takes care of the grind but plays miserably!
When it became known that you have to grind about 4,000 hours in Star Wars Battlefront II to unlock all game content from the controversial loot boxes, many players took to the barricades! However, others probably went to their workbench and grabbed screwdrivers and soldering irons.
The result was a grind bot in real life!
The dumbest grind bot in the world!
The player and Reddit user Lowberg built an extremely simple robot that consists of a clamp, a wooden block, a few circuit boards, and two simple robotic arms. This “droid” is equipped with a random program that repeatedly makes it press various buttons on a PlayStation controller.
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In this way, the bot somehow fumbles around the map and thus prevents a kick due to inactivity. Of course, the robot does not hit a barn door this way and almost runs aimlessly around the map until it hits a wall and then lovingly caresses it for the rest of the round.
Crates of credits for the robot!
Thanks to the strange loot rules in Battlefront 2, the bot doesn’t even have to play well! Because Battlefront 2 also gives about 200 credits to even the worst players on the losing team. So if you play often enough, you can quickly gather a pile of credits to buy the controversial loot boxes with upgrades.
So the bot has already earned quite a bit of loot for Lowberg. Since the bot is not a program, it is also not recognized by anti-cheat software. It’s just a really bad player. The reactions from other players are, however, mixed.
After all, the robot would do all the annoying grind during the day, allowing the player to have fun with their loot boxes in the evening. Additionally, some players find it funny that even a tremendously stupid robot, which only runs into walls and doesn’t shoot anyone, can farm masses of money in BF 2.
Other players do not necessarily see Lowberg’s action as cheating, but at least as anti-social behavior. After all, someone with such a dumb bot on their team is missing a player and will most likely always lose.
The development of the pirate online game Sea of Thieves (PC, Xbox One) is progressing rapidly. The final phase of the technical alpha has now been announced.
Next year, the online pirate game Sea of Thieves is set to be released. To ensure a smooth launch and an enjoyable game, all interested players are invited to participate in the upcoming final technical alpha.
The final technical alpha invites all players to participate
Those who register for the Insider Program will also get a spot. So far, participants have been selected randomly or based on their gaming systems. For example, to see how well Sea of Thieves runs on certain PC configurations. However, in the final technical alpha, anyone can participate.
Rare hopes to recruit around 200,000 testers in this way, who will take a look at the latest version of the MMO and provide plenty of feedback. However, you can only participate if you are at least 18 years old and sign an NDA. Additionally, you need an Xbox Live account, either on an Xbox One or a Windows 10 PC. Anyone wanting to play on Xbox will also need an Xbox Live Gold membership.
The date of the final technical alpha of Sea of Thieves will be announced soon, but it is expected to be in December. Then you can find out if you enjoy playing as a pirate, navigating the seas with your crew, and searching for treasures. Because it can be so much fun to play as a pirate.
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In Star Wars Battlefront 2, in addition to the traditional four classes, well-known heroes and villains are also playable. You can find out exactly who they are and how to unlock them here.
Including the first free DLC, you have access to 8 heroes or villains per side in Star Wars Battlefront 2. Some are already playable from the beginning, but most need to be unlocked first.
How do you unlock them?
In general, heroes can be unlocked with credits, the in-game currency. These are earned by reaching milestones, through loot boxes, and completing tasks. Additionally, completing the campaign provides a total of 5,000 credits – and it’s worth it!
The heroes yet to be unlocked currently cost between 5,000 (like Iden Versio) and 15,000 (like Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader) credits. Of course, this takes time: depending on playing style and skill level, it takes between 24 and 40 hours to unlock all characters, as various players have calculated. It’s beneficial to consider beforehand which heroes you wish to purchase.
In the ongoing game, you will need to earn battle points to actually play as a hero. Simply having them in your repertoire is not enough. In the menu, you can exchange battle points for starfighters, AT-ATs, and of course heroes, making the most of it until your next death.
To make your purchase and unlock decisions easier, here is a list of the heroes and villains along with a summary of their abilities.
All Heroes at a glance:
Chewbacca
Finn (with the upcoming DLC)
Han Solo
Lando Calrissian
Leia Organa
Luke Skywalker
Rey
Yoda
Chewbacca – the powerhouse
The Wookiee is not only Han Solo’s loyal companion but also a fantastic fighter! With his Bowcaster, which is impressively showcased in The Force Awakens, he plows through opponents. Depending on the star cards used, he is a slower hero but can take a lot of hits.
Costs 10,000 credits.
Requires 6,000 battle points.
His abilities
Shock Grenade: Chewbacca throws a grenade that releases smaller shock grenades and hits multiple opponents.
Wild Bowcaster: Overcharges the Bowcaster to fire fully charged shots without charging time.
Storm Surge: Activates the ability a second time, throwing multiple opponents to the ground. He can also activate this in mid-air.
Han Solo – the dynamite
The popular rogue is naturally wielding his DL-44 blaster and is particularly effective with his grenades. You should upgrade this blaster to maximize its damage output. With the star card “Modified Blaster”, for instance, it overheats much slower.
Playable from the beginning.
Requires 6,000 battle points.
His abilities
Detonating Charge: Throws a sticky grenade and detonates it if needed.
Sharpshooter: Fires the DL-44 faster for a certain time.
Shoulder Charge: Rushes forward and rams the first enemy he encounters, damaging them.
Lando Calrissian – the tactician
The charming smuggler can not only flirt but also proves to be extremely effective on the battlefield. Specifically, those who like to attack from hiding will enjoy playing him.
Playable from the beginning.
Requires 8,000 battle points.
His abilities
Smoke Grenade: He throws a smoke grenade, limiting the opponents’ vision while he can still see everything through his thermal vision goggles.
Precision Shot: Targets up to five opponents and neutralizes them with multiple shots.
Deactivator: Throws a sticky grenade that reveals enemies nearby and disrupts their radar.
Leia Organa – the defender
Leia Organa is your choice if you prefer a more passive playstyle. With star cards, you can rapidly improve your regeneration, and your shield protects you from opponents. It’s understood that she can also deal damage.
Costs 10,000 credits.
Requires 6,000 battle points.
Her abilities
Flash Grenade: Blinds and confuses opponents within the radius of the grenade, which explodes upon impact.
Rapid Fire: Engages opponents under continuous laser fire from her E-11 blaster rifle.
Trooper Shield: She activates a shield that can also protect allies when they stand with her.
Luke Skywalker – the rogue
With Luke, you can wield a lightsaber and fight your way through enemies – even deflect their blaster shots and deal damage to other heroes. If your heart is with close combat on the light side, he’s your choice.
Costs 15,000 credits.
Requires 6,000 battle points.
His abilities
Push: Pushes opponents away with the Force or off cliffs or into hazards.
Defend: Unleashes Force energy across the ground, damaging enemies in the area of effect.
Sprint: Increases his sprint speed using the Force, allowing him to reach targets or escape tricky situations faster.
Rey – the revealing slasher
One of her very effective abilities is revealing opponents in the vicinity. This makes it easier to rush into close combat and slash through enemies with the lightsaber.
Playable from the beginning.
Requires 6,000 battle points.
Her abilities
Sprint Attack: Charges forward with her lightsaber and harms anyone in her way.
Insight: Reveals all opponents in the vicinity. While she has the ability active, her stamina and damage increase.
Mind Trick: Causes dizziness and confusion among the opponents.
Yoda – the dangerous rubber ball
Due to his small size and resulting agility, he is a difficult opponent to hit. Furthermore, he can heal himself and allies – a damn strong combination!
Playable from the beginning.
Requires 8,000 battle points.
His abilities
Unleash: Damages opponents in front of him and pushes them back. If he blocks damage, Yoda’s range and damage from Unleash increases.
Presence: Instantly heals Yoda and his allies within his area of effect.
Sprint Attack: This attack can be performed three times in quick succession. He jumps forward and damages affected opponents.
A new Priest card is causing an outcry in the Hearthstone community. The Duskbreaker is so powerful that it is already considered the “most powerful card ever.”
In a few weeks, the new Hearthstone expansion Kobolds and Catacombs will be released. The developers are gradually revealing all new cards that will be available to play or buy after the release.
One card stands out from the crowd and causes an outcry in the community. We are talking about the Duskbreaker.
The Duskbreaker is a 3/3 Dragon for Priest that costs 4 mana and has the following Battlecry: If you have a Dragon in hand, deal 3 damage to all other minions.
The Duskbreaker is capable of choking off almost all current Aggro decks in their infancy. But not only does it eliminate the opponent, it also shifts the tempo of the match in the opposite direction. Strictly speaking, the Duskbreaker is a small “Boardclear” for only 1 mana (the cost of the effect) with a 3/3 body for 3 mana.
Too much effect for too little cost
Players compare the card to other effects, such as the Warlock spell, Hellfire. Hellfire also costs 4 mana and deals 3 damage to all characters.
Sure, the Duskbreaker has the additional requirement that you must have a Dragon in hand – but that will likely always be the case with Priest Dragon decks, as that is the only way the card makes sense.
Many professionals already agree that the Duskbreaker is the strongest card (considering cost/benefit) that Blizzard has ever released for Hearthstone. Many expect it to be nerfed later and its cost to even increase to 5 or 6 mana.
What do you think of the Duskbreaker? Is it too powerful? Or is this a clever move to ensure that Aggro decks lose strength and dominance in the next expansion?
Xur arrives in Destiny 2 today.Where is Xur and what items does he have on offer? What are the location and inventory on 24.11.?
The mood around Destiny 2 is currently really bad. The reddit forum is flooded with criticism and frustration, and there is discontent in the comments under our articles as well.
Fresh content is nice and all, but the fundamental mechanics in the endgame need to change first before new content is added. Because these do not improve the current problems.
Before the livestream, you now have the chance to expand your exotic collection. Xur, the Agent of the Nine, is coming. Let us welcome him together.
All info about Xur in Destiny 2 on 24.11. on PS4, Xbox One and PC
When does Xur arrive? – Time
Xur arrives today at 10 AM. He will depart on Tuesday, 28.11. at 10 AM. In the meantime, you can visit him and browse his inventory.
Xur’s currency – Legendary Shards
In Destiny 2, Xur demands the currency “Legendary Shards”. You can obtain them most quickly by dismantling legendary items or exotics. They can also be found in other sources, such as vendor engrams.
Where is Xur? You can find Xur at this location today
Xur has specific positions where he likes to hang out over the weekend. This time you will find him on Io (Giants Scar).
The six new races in WoW do not have their own starting areas. But how will the story of the races be told?
World of Warcraft will soon receive its 7th expansion. In “Battle for Azeroth”, there is no new class, but a total of six new “Allied Races”, three of which will join the Horde and three the Alliance.
Those who wish can soon traverse Azeroth as Void Elf, Highmountain Tauren, Nightborne, Dark Iron Dwarf, Zandalari Troll, or Lightforged Draenei and start already at level 20. This has the great advantage that new characters can immediately roam the world on their mount and the long foot travel during the starting areas is eliminated.You can find more information about the Allied Races here!
Main character receives “Intro Quests” for Allied Races
However, this also has a certain drawback that many story fans will not like. The Allied Races do not have their own starting areas. This means there are no proper introductory quests that address fundamental issues within the society of Void Elves or the “first steps” of a Tauren from Highmountain.
It won’t be completely without introduction, though. This will be experienced by the main character and not by the actual character of the allied race. The respective main character of a player must first unlock the allied races. This unlocking is tied to a quest line that explains exactly why a race joins the faction and how this decision came about. This should provide enough story to get a good insight into the new races.
Thanks to the new “Allied Races”, there are 6 new character slots!
How exactly this will unfold, we will probably find out at the earliest in the beta of Battle for Azeroth early in 2018.
The question of all questions: Is there THE best route in Fortnite’s fun multiplayer mode Battle Royale? A Redditor is trying to find an answer to this question – and maps out a promising route!
One question occupies most Battle Royale players: Is there THE one route? The one patent solution that guarantees a victory against the 99 opposing players? To get straight to the point – No, there isn’t!
Every game is fundamentally different and presents varying conditions. The opponents do not always behave the same way, the loot is distributed differently and last but not least the storm (the death zone) changes its location with every game.
To be honest, this is what makes a Battle Royale game so appealing. The Redditor Hesoner has now published his very own tactic, with which he managed to win four games in a row. We present his tactic and route to you, as well as what you need to prepare for if you want to emerge victorious from the match!
The route – With loot and overview to victory!
Abundance of loot, fast progress, and calm – with these advantages Hesoner describes “his” route. The landing point is on the northeastern edge of the map directly on an ice cream truck. From there, you work your way southwest to relative center of the map to be flexible in reacting to the eye of the storm.
A major advantage of the route: You fall upon the enemies who have landed further inland. The exact path has been wonderfully visualized by the Redditor in the following image:
In the following, we explain the exact route, where the hot spots are and where to find the best loot!
The starting point is the northeastern edge of the map. Where you need to land is easy to recognize, it’s an ice cream truck (1). Up to two treasure chests and one ammunition crate can be found here.
Then you march south to a hill where a teddy bear sits (2). There is also a treasure chest to loot here, and you have a good view of the surrounding areas. Scan the area for enemies; specifically, the two houses to the north are more frequented than the rest of the route (3).
Because the next stop is those houses. If enemies come towards you, you can easily take them out and save yourself the detour through the houses. In the houses, you can find up to 3 treasure chests and ammunition spots.
Off to the farm!
Directly southwest of the two houses is an open field that doesn’t hold any crates, but at least two loot drops (4). Be careful here not to be seen by opposing players.
Adjacent, you will find a barn that you can loot at your leisure. Here, the chance of picking up blue and purple items is particularly high. You can also find an ammunition package here (5).
To the southeast of the barn, it continues to the large willow tree. This spot is also quite popular, and you may run into opponents who have been causing trouble in the Wailing Woods (6). Two treasure chests and an ammunition stash are waiting to be looted by you.
Directly south of the willow tree you will find a caravan that doesn’t hold any crates, but at loot drops a high chance of blue items. Since the caravan is on a hill, you again have a good view of the surrounding areas (7).
Next, head east to two more houses, just waiting to be looted by you. Again, you can find up to three treasure and ammunition crates (8).
Beware of the tomatoes!
Now head straight south to the bridge. Caution: You are dangerously close to Tomato Town, but you have a good overview of the city to take out the occasional unwary opponent (9). You can find a treasure chest and ammunition to replenish your stock here as well.
Further south, you can stock up on materials – you can break up to 250 units of stone from the rocks. Be aware of your surroundings – gathering resources always makes noise, which can alert nearby enemies to you (10).
To the southeast of the “stone quarry” you will find a truck that is rarely visited by other players. Ideally, you can grab two treasure chests and ammunition here (11).
Once you have covered all the mentioned places, you should have a considerable arsenal of weapons with enough ammunition and, as a bonus, a good amount of stone for building fortifications. Note that not all chests are always present, ideally you have looted 15 treasure chests and 11 ammunition spots – a remarkable value!
And what’s next?
From here you must be flexible, depending on where the eye of the storm is, you need to move discreetly there. Be attentive and use any cover you can find.
Always dangerous – The storm!
The stuff collected based on the presented route should definitely be useful for the showdown. Of course, it doesn’t just depend on the route. Your weapon skills, along with your strategic understanding when building fortifications and cover, also determine victory or defeat.
The route works in every game mode, be it solo, duo or squad mode.
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New cards for Hearthstone are causing excitement. Druids are getting another way to force opponents to give up.
There are only a few weeks left until the new expansion for Hearthstone is released. Kobolds and Catacombs brings numerous new cards, including legendary weapons for each class.
The current highlight seems to be the Druid’s weapon. The Twig of the WorldTree costs 4 mana, has 1 attack and 5 durability. Moreover, it comes with a powerful death rattle: Gain 10 Mana Crystals.
Although many players note that it represents a significant tempo loss to play the weapon, it has some advantages. For the next 5 turns, the Druid’s hero power deals 2 damage instead of 1 damage (as the weapon’s damage is added). Furthermore, the weapon is relatively “safe,” as no opponent wants to destroy it prematurely and trigger the death rattle.
Because you have great control over the weapon, the finishing blow can be utilized strategically. This allows for crazy combinations, where you first play a Malygos, then destroy the Twig of the World Tree, and have 10 mana again for spells.
“Super Combo” summons minions for 32 mana!
Resourceful players have already envisioned “The Dream,” the perfect combination of cards that will make an opponent certainly leave the match immediately and concede. It would look like this:
Round 2: Wild Growth
Round 3: Twig of the World Tree
Round 4: Coin, Innervate, Innervate, Medivh, Kun the Forgotten King, Plague of Madness
By playing Medivh, the Twig of the World Tree is destroyed and replaced, which also activates the death rattle and grants 10 mana. Kun the Forgotten King is a 7/7 minion that grants another 10 mana. Plague of Madness deals damage, summons a 5/5 minion, and another minion for 10 mana, due to Medivh’s weapon.
This way, the Druid ends up with two 7/7 minions, one 5/5 minion, and another random minion for 10 mana (averaging around 10/10). That totals 29/29 on the board – not bad for turn 4.
It won’t be long before the first streamers are able to pull off this combination.
Are you looking forward to the new expansion Kobolds and Catacombs? Or does the expansion so far leave you cold?
Monster Hunter World (PC, PS4, Xbox) aims to make the franchise accessible to the West for the first time. Capcom is making some changes to the franchise that longtime fans are likely to notice.
The franchise around Monster Hunter has been able to grow primarily through strong word of mouth and has longtime, loyal fans. These fans will notice some changes while playing the latest installment, Monster Hunter World.
We have identified 5 changes in Monster Hunter World that loyal fans are likely to notice.
1. The BBQ song is shorter
In Monster Hunter (World), you should have a grill with you on every quest! You can get raw meat from herbivores by hunting them. Raw meat can be used to lure carnivores and set a trap for them.
You can also throw the raw meat on the grill and fry yourself a juicy steak. The steak gives you buffs and healing – the better you prepare your meat, the stronger the buffs will be.
A song plays while grilling, indicating how you need to time your cooking skills: The right timing determines whether your steak is perfectly cooked or burnt. This song has been shortened in Monster Hunter World! This allows you to start grilling more efficiently and quickly now.
Bon Appétit!
2. Much larger and seamless maps
Veterans will remember this trick: If you were being chased by a monster and were close to death, you could often just escape through a loading screen. You would just run into the next zone and hope that the beastly pursuer would spawn in a different area.
This will no longer be possible in Monster Hunter World.
The world map will still be divided into different areas marked with numbers, just like in the old games. But in Monster Hunter World, the transitions to the various zones will flow seamlessly into each other. This may not seem special to newcomers, but for veterans, this is a significant change that finally gives the feeling of an open world.
3. Camps are getting a general overhaul
In Monster Hunter World, you will have the city of Astera as your base. Here is the research lab, the canteen, the blacksmith, and everything else you need for hunting.
During the missions, camps will also be available to you. In the camps, you can store important items and recover from hunting.
The camps undergo a change in Monster Hunter World:
Multiple camps in each zone:
In the old games, you only had one camp available during the quest – on the entire map. The maps are now much larger in Monster Hunter World. You will now have multiple camps available from which you can start a quest and retreat. Two have already been shown in the Ancient Forest and the Wildspire Waste.
Canteens in every camp:
In the base city of Astera, there are Palicos who prepare meals for you in canteens. The food gives you buffs for hunting and alters your stats. For example, you can build resistance to a specific element. In Monster Hunter World, there will also be canteens in every camp, so you can actively respond to specific situations during the quest.
Fast travel to the camps:
As long as you are outside of a fight, you can now activate fast travel to reach the camps. This was not possible in the old games since you had to take long routes.
Epic monster battles are at the heart of the entire franchise. The monsters behave mostly like realistic animals and have a wide range of strengths and weaknesses. Monster Hunter World will simplify discovering the monsters’ weak points significantly.
Tracking:
In Monster Hunter World, you will have Scout Flies, which are a new feature. They track the trails of monsters that you can investigate with your hunter. Analyzing the trails helps you learn more about the monsters. The more trails you collect and discover, the more information will appear in your Field Guide about the monster. This way, you will learn if they are allergic to certain elements or what loot you can get from them.
Damage display:
In old games, there was no way to tell if you were dealing high or low damage to a monster – this will change in World. You will now get a damage display that at least gives you an idea of whether you are hitting the monster’s weak point. This display can also be turned off if you want the “pure” experience!
5. Use items while running
In old games of the franchise, you HAD to stand still if you wanted to consume an item. Monster Hunter World will be much more dynamic than its predecessors. You will no longer be able to flee through a loading screen in front of a monster that has hit you too hard.
That’s why Capcom is now giving you the option to use items like potions while running. However, you will move a bit slower.
6. Menus and tutorials have been redesigned for better clarity
This is something that only veterans might notice. Newcomers may still find the menus largely confusing and not very intuitive. Nevertheless, many menus and tutorials have been revised in Monster Hunter World. For example, small videos summarize the weapon mechanics. Also, the trees that show all upgrade options for the weapons have become clearer.
7. NPCs can speak
In old games, the characters only mumble a fantasy language. Everything had to be read. With the added voiceover, Monster Hunter World offers new storytelling possibilities. Additionally, the characters provide hints and tips that you used to have to read.
8. Collect quests are now integrated
There are still collect quests where you need to harvest about 30 mushrooms or slay 15 small monsters. However, these can now be completed alongside all quests.
9. There is a training room to practice with weapons
The 14 weapon classes are available to every player directly. In older games, there was only the option to test the weapons directly on the battlefield. In Monster Hunter World, you have a room available for training. Here you will find all sorts of gear to use your weapons.
Especially practical is that the combinations for attacks are displayed in this room. For weapons like the hunting horn, there are many key combinations to learn. The training room is ideal for that. If you have upgraded a weapon, you can also directly test the effects in the training room.
What do the veterans and newcomers among you think of these changes?
Mobile MMORPGs are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Asia, and even here, there are more complex games that run on smartphones or tablets. We present to you 6 titles to keep an eye on for the future in 2018.
Mobile games have essentially existed since the first mobile phones. Back then, you played simple skill games like Snake while waiting for the bus at the stop.
Today, however, things are different. Where pixelated snakes used to wriggle across monochrome screens, fully-fledged MMORPGs shine on the displays of modern smartphones and tablets.
Here you will find 6 mobile MMORPGs that should make waves in the near future.
Royal Blood
A promising mobile MMORPG title is Royal Blood from Gamevil. The game will be a full-fledged AAA MMORPG that is specifically designed for mobile platforms from the start. However, it is not meant to be a simple grind game with pixelated graphics.
Royal Blood – Unity Engine and modest hardware requirements
Thanks to the modern Unity engine, Royal Blood is expected to be prettier than previous mobile MMORPGs like Order and Chaos. Therefore, Royal Blood looks impressively good and offers smooth animations and cool effects.
https://youtu.be/vsaJG6tc_WA
Anyone seeing Royal Blood for the first time is unlikely to believe that it is “just” a mobile MMORPG. The best part: You don’t even need an epic next-gen phone. A cozy and cost-effective Galaxy S4 should suffice to play Royal Blood according to the manufacturer.
Royal Blood – Massive PvP and dynamic events
Royal Blood offers everything that you would expect from online RPGs on PC or consoles:
Massive online gaming in instances with hundreds of players
Raids with large groups
Character classes with depth
Realm vs Realm PvP, where up to 200 players compete against each other, as well as classic 3 vs 3 PvP in the arena
Dynamic events in the open world
Life skills like crafting and fishing
Royal Blood – 100 developers at work, Release in 2018
Our boss Dawid met David Mohr, the European head of Gamevil, for an interview at Gamescom 2017. There we learned that Royal Blood is expected to be released by the end of 2017 with a bit of luck and a large team of 100 employees has been working on it for 3 years. Update:It is now known that Royal Blood is to be released in March 2018.
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With Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, a classic MMORPG is set to emerge, reminiscent of the early days of the Everquest series – including great explorations in a world that is currently being created. Unlike many other new MMORPGs, Pantheon focuses on PvE.
Fans associate Everquest with group adventures and exciting exploration tours. It was simply fun to explore the vast world. And Pantheon also aims to provide you with a world worth discovering. Therefore, the developers place great importance on making each zone as varied as possible.
A large world to explore
However, you will not only travel through dense forests, dark dungeons, lush pastures, and ancient ruins. Great cities also invite you to talk to NPCs, trade, and meet other players.
These cities are to be designed impressively. With a new video, the developers show you how they proceed to design and integrate a city into the game.
A city is being built
This is the capital, Thronefast, which is particularly large. The developers guide you through the city, which is currently still under construction, and introduce individual buildings, although not all of them have been completed yet. You will already get a good overview of Thronefast.
The city is to be finished by the start of the alpha, which starts in time for Christmas and then lets you experience the first adventures in the fantasy world of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen.
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In Warframe (PC, PS4, Xbox One), “The War Within” is considered one of the most epic story quests that you can experience as a Space Ninja. Our Leya has just unlocked the quest and would like to invite you to experience the story together with her. Warning, major spoilers ahead!
Actually, I was supposed to have a stream with our Jürgen today about Revelation Online. However, we had to postpone it due to a delayed update – The stream will still happen as soon as the update is out.
Nevertheless, we will be hosting a live stream today on Mein-MMO, where I will dive back into Warframe. Yesterday, I unlocked the second major story quest The War Within (The Inner War), which has been highly praised by veterans.
I, Leya, warmly invite you to accompany me in The War Within. For those of you who play the online shooter and are not yet that far:
The stream will contain major spoilers for the story of Warframe!
The War Within advances the story of Warframe, and the stream should only be watched if you are ready to see spoilers or have already completed the quest.
I personally do not yet know the content of the quest and I am really excited about what awaits me!
The stream is embedded below – so here there are spoilers
Date and time of the stream:
When? The stream will be live today, on November 23
What time?The stream will run for 3 hours from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the evening. – If I have not yet completed The War Within by 9 PM, I will finish the quest anyway.
Players are often frustrated when they get shot by opponents they can’t see in a PUBG match. Dying this way, without knowing “how”, is frustrating.
The new kill cam feature now shows how opponents discovered you.
Kill Cam Shows Opponents’ Hiding Spots
The developers of PUBG early on announced that they wanted to add a kill cam to the battle royale shooter. This feature has been worked on for a long time and is now available for testing on PUBG’s test servers.
Although the kill cam works in all available game modes, you only see it in duos and squads after all allies have died. This is an important feature, as otherwise it would be possible to reveal the opponents’ positions to your teammates.
In solo games, however, the kill cam option pops up just a few seconds after your death.
You probably already know its function from other games like Call of Duty or Overwatch. It shows you the last seconds from the opponent’s perspective that led to your death. In PUBG, the minimap also adjusts to the opponent’s view. You can see the direction the opponent is facing and a highlight when they shoot. In the following GIF from Reddit user K4rst3n, the feature is clearly illustrated:
Apart from the minimap, the kill cam works like in other games. As it is still in testing, there are occasionally desync issues. It remains unclear whether the opponent actually experienced these lags and stutters in-game, or if the feature simply needs further improvement.
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A new feature in PUBG would hardly be conceivable without glitches and funny videos, right? Here you see an example of aerial swimming acrobatics in the kill cam.
With the new feature, you finally find out behind which rock the opponent was hiding and could spy on your position. This way, you can easily gather information and prepare for the next game with better hiding spots.
While the event looked nice and impressive, when it came time to see what the “most rewarding event of all time” had to offer as a reward, only two of the known event chests appeared.
It was a moment that represents the problems of Destiny 2: The loot system is not interesting in its current form. It does not feel satisfying to complete activities in the game. And no matter what new activities Bungie introduces now, there remains a sour taste as long as the reward is “one blue item and two tokens.”
No question, Destiny 2 has an endgame. No matter what Bungie does now to the body of the vehicle and paints it – the engine is not running properly.
Fans want to see Chris Barrett and the changes and fixes
However, nothing from these points was visible in the stream. The streams are intended as pure PR events. They continue without addressing player feedback. These problems are getting bigger with increasing duration. Hope now rests on the third and final stream next Wednesday.
Streamer Gothalion even sent the tweet “Chris Barrett, save us” into the ether during the stream.
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War Thunder (PC, PS4) has a cool new faction with the French that introduces some unusual aircraft. Learn here which planes are particularly cool or quirky.
With update 1.73, the air force of a new nation joined War Thunder. It is France. Although the French Air Force was not prominent in World War II, as France was quickly overrun by the Germans, the French had some extraordinary aircraft that continued the fight against the Luftwaffe even after France’s capitulation.
Here, we want to introduce you to some of the coolest and quirkiest airplanes from the arsenal of the French Air Force in War Thunder.
We also received a cool video from War Thunder for each aircraft. To play it, just click on the finger icon in the respective embed.
Dewoitine D.501: Forgotten Heroine
The Dewoitine D.501, named after its inventor, aircraft engineer Émile Dewoitine, was commissioned in 1932. It was part of the modernization program of the French Air Force after World War I.
The aircraft is small, light, and absolutely deadly! This is due to its – for the time – absurdly strong armament.
The Dewoitine D.501 is a variant of the Dewoitine D.500. Unlike the D.500, the D.501 is equipped with a Hispano-Suiza 12Xbrs engine. This machine allows the installation of a single 20mm cannon in the propeller hub.
Cannons were by no means standard armament for aircraft in the early 30s, and thus, the Dewoitine D.501 became a real killer! However, it could never realize its full potential. There were only a few operations during the Spanish Civil War. By the time World War II began, the D.501 was already outdated.
Take a look at the forgotten heroine here in the video:
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In War Thunder, however, the D.501 is often present in battles at low ranks. The aircraft is optimal for pilots who want a small, agile machine that can shred any other aircraft with a short burst of fire thanks to the cannon.
M.S.410: Cute but Deadly!
The French apparently have a penchant for cute but deadly aircraft. The M.S.410 is an improvement of the M.S.406 introduced in 1939. As an upgrade, the 410 is equipped with four MGs in the wings and a single 20mm cannon in the propeller hub.
As the production of the M.S.410 machines was just beginning, the factories were captured by the Germans. Therefore, only 5 specimens were completed. However, in War Thunder, you can encounter many more aircraft of this type. The M.S.410 is not the fastest plane and should beware of fast aircraft like the Bf 109 or the C.202.
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Yet in dogfights, the small M.S.410 is a worthy opponent for all the pilots of its rank! However, be aware that your cannon does not have much ammunition. So use controlled bursts. When the cannon is empty, you will need much longer to bring down an enemy with just MGs.
Farman F.222.2 – Flying Baguette!
This quirky bomber from the early 30s looks a bit like a flying baguette with its high-mounted wings and elongated shape. Additionally, it uses another curious design idea, namely having double propellers mounted at both the front and the back, which both pull the aircraft forward and push from behind.
However, the Farman F.222.2 does not really get off the ground well and reaches speeds of just 300 km/h. But this rather leisurely flying speed allows you to deliver your bombs to the target much better!
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The Farman F.222.2 is a bomber with a generous bomb load. The aircraft can carry a total of 2.2 tons of bombs, with calibers ranging from 50 to 500 kilograms! This allows you to rain down unimaginable destruction on ground targets. For self-defense, you have three gunner positions with rather weak 7.62mm MGs. So it’s better to rely on your fighter protection and let the bombs rain down!
The MB.157 – Faster than the Wind!
This interceptor has a truly turbulent history. It all started when they wanted to build an aircraft utilizing the powerful Gnôme-Rhône 14R engine. However, a new fuselage had to be developed because the engine did not fit into the old fuselages of the customary MB. 152 aircraft.
Unfortunately, the development of the new aircraft was abruptly interrupted by France’s capitulation. However, the German Luftwaffe was interested in the aircraft and continued its development. During tests, a prototype even reached top speeds of over 700 km/h at high altitudes.
Mass production was never to begin, as the design had fundamental flaws. On the one hand, the engine and turbocharger would regularly fail; on the other hand, the climb rate was not very high, making it always take a long time for the MB.157 to reach the altitude necessary for its high speed.
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However, in War Thunder, you don’t have to worry about such technical trifles. In the game, the MB.157 is reliable and reaches its impressive speeds at altitudes of 7,000 meters. But even below this height, it is a fast racer and is ideally suited as an interceptor with its two cannons.
Caudron CR.714: Lonely Heroes
The CR.714 was developed in the mid-30s and was intended to be a cheap, easy-to-build fighter aircraft. Therefore, the machine is mostly made of wood! Gradually, the CR.714 was further upgraded and improved. The engine was even modified so that it still operates under negative G-forces.
Production began in 1938, but unfortunately, at that time, several serious problems arose. The aircraft was simply underpowered! As a result, orders were drastically reduced, and in the end, no one wanted the CR.714 anymore.
But then came the war, and the lack of aircraft led Polish exile pilots to take on their heroic fight against the Luftwaffe in the CR.714. In the summer of 1940, they managed to shoot down 12 German aircraft in an air battle.
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You can also achieve such victories with the CR.714 in War Thunder, as you will encounter opponents who are not as overwhelmingly superior to the aircraft as the enemies it faced in its historical time. At its rank, the CR.714 is a good all-rounder that can reach speeds of 460 km/h. However, its major disadvantage is the lack of armament. Four machine guns are simply not enough to effectively wipe enemies from the sky.
SO.8000 Narval: Strange Bird!
This aircraft looks more like a futuristic aircraft from a movie than a machine from real life. The aircraft has the sleek shape of a jet but is powered by a rear propeller mounted between a double tail. An unconventional design!
The plane was developed as a machine that was supposed to be ideally suited for the new fleet of aircraft carriers of France after the war. Unfortunately, the aircraft was unsuitable for exactly this task. Despite its excellent performance in the air, the Narval was a challenge even for experienced pilots due to its difficult handling and limited visibility. Thus, deployment on an aircraft carrier was ruled out, and the project never went into series production.
In War Thunder, however, the Narval is easy to play. And it’s a really good aircraft, offering excellent performance. Thanks to its robust engine and sophisticated propeller design, the aircraft is extremely fast and easily exceeds 700 km/h!
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The armament is also decent. Standardly, the Narval is equipped with six heavy 20mm cannons mounted under the cockpit. This makes it a dangerous flying saw! Additionally, bombs and rockets can be mounted on the wings. Thus, the Narval becomes a versatile fighter-bomber that can prove itself in combined air-ground battles.
Taking Corners in FIFA 18 – with these tips and tricks, you can successfully convert and defend corners. You can quickly practice these tips to score more goals from corner kicks.
If things aren’t going well during the game, you still have set pieces to win a match in FIFA 18 – like corners.
Taking a corner is quite straightforward: With the cursor, you determine where the ball should go in the penalty area. Then you set the strength with which the corner kick should be taken, hoping that one of your players will get to the ball and shoot it into the goal.
There is no 100% guarantee that you will score a goal from a corner. However, with the following tricks, you can increase your chances of scoring.
Converting Corners in FIFA 18 – Tactic 1
In this corner kick variation, you deliver the ball high to the 5-meter area – approximately level with the short post. Here’s how to proceed:
Choose a corner taker with solid curve values so that the ball comes into the penalty area in a slight arc. Use a right-footed player from the left side and a left-footed player from the right side to ensure the ball has a curve towards the goal.
Next, select a player in the center who is strong in headers and as big as possible. You do this with L1 (PS4) or LB (Xbox).
Aim with the cursor close to the 5-meter area at the height of the short post. The optimal position is here:
If you know that the opponent is pulling the goalkeeper out early, you can also aim a bit further away from the goal.
While aiming with the cursor, call another player near with L2 or LT. This creates more space at the near post since the opponent usually pulls one of their players out as well.
Now load the corner powerfully with about three bars.
Try to create some space with your selected player using L1 or LB or position yourself in front of the defenders so that you have a higher likelihood of getting to the ball. Now deliver the ball in.
Press the shoot button to score. You can aim the header towards the far corner.
Here is a video from bPartGaming on this:
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In this corner kick variation, you do not directly play the ball high into the penalty area, but instead play it flat. It is recommended when you don’t have large, header-strong players.
As soon as the ball crosses the line and the referee signals for a corner, press L2 or LT and only then skip the cutscene.
A second player will immediately stand next to the corner flag, whom you can quickly pass the ball to. You don’t need to first call a player who then approaches leisurely.
Pass the ball flat to the player standing next to you. He can take a few steps towards the goal, but will then pass to a teammate standing near the penalty area corner.
With this player, you can now curl a bent (long-range) shot towards the far corner. From about 16-20 meters, the chances are high that the ball will go in. Or you can dribble or pass closer to the goal.
Here you see such a corner kick variation:
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Defending Corners
When defending corners, you need to react quickly to the opponent’s actions.
In most cases, the opponent will deliver the ball high into the penalty area. You can preemptively press the button to pull the goalkeeper out. This way, your goalkeeper will catch all corner kicks that come close to the goal.
If the ball doesn’t come close to the goal, then keep the goalkeeper in and try to close shooting lanes and get to the ball.
There is no “reliable method” here – you need to respond quickly to the opponent’s actions.
Black Desert Online celebrates Thanksgiving and Black Friday with great deals. You can get items in the real-money shop at discounted prices. Additionally, you can hunt and feast on turkeys. Due to the recent server issues, there are also compensations for all players.
Thanksgiving and especially the following Black Friday are days in the USA when consumption is particularly indulged in. And like all major real-life holidays, there is also a big turkey slaughter and shopping spree in games.
In Black Desert Online, you can enjoy hefty discounts and finally get the 5th slot for a loot pet as a gift.
Finally, space for 5 pets & underwear discounts!
Since the latest update for Black Desert Online, you can pack a total of 5 pets into slots and use them for better looting. And if you still need pets: The cute and useful creatures are currently 20 percent off!
Because the real-money shop in the game offers you hefty discounts until December 4, 2017. These offers also apply to other items from the shop, including costumes, mounts, decoration items, dyes, and even underwear!
Special deals for Thanksgiving
Also cool: Every day there is a handful of super deals that cost only 10 pearls (the real-money currency). Every day you can buy items like “Elion’s Tear”, “Bleach”, or “Pet Customizations” at a low price.
Lastly, as part of the “Final Deals” promotion, there are items like the costume sets “Acher’s Watch”, “Karin”, or the “Knight’s Horse Equipment Set” available at reduced prices. These items from the final deals will later disappear permanently from the offer.
By the way, if you are looking for special deals in the game, you can find the secret trader Patrigio in the cities of Velia, Heidel, Calpheon, Valencia, and Altinova until December 6, 2017. There are daily 14 items like an “Ogerring”, a “Tree Spirit Belt”, or “Blue Whale Tooth Earrings” discounted by up to 50 percent.
Turkey hunting & secret discounts
Thanksgiving in the USA always involves the consumption of a fat turkey. This is also the case in Black Desert, as during a special turkey event you can hunt the running birds until November 29, 2017. Have the beasts prepared for you and receive special event items, including buff food items like pumpkin pie or juicy turkey. You can also obtain turkey trophies that give you buffs to your crit chance!
However, the turkey is not just a harmless creature that you can slaughter without consequence. In the Flemehills, until the end of the event, the giant turkey King Targargo roams around. The creature spawns randomly every day and will be attackable for two hours. Those who defeat it can look forward to special loot, including turkey trophies, Hunter’s Seals, or black feathers.
Developers give compensation for server issues
Recently, the US servers of Black Desert Online have been plagued by issues. By the time these inconveniences were resolved, a lot of time had passed and players had little fun with the game in the meantime. Therefore, the developers are giving away items as compensation.
In Europe, in addition to a two-week hot-time event (50% more combat and 20% more skill experience), there is also a 7-day Kamasylvia Blessing. Furthermore, the event for 10% more mount XP will be extended by one week.
In The Division, there will be no State of the Game today, on November 23rd. Is this the right way?
The upcoming Update 1.8 for The Division still does not have a specific release date. There will be none today, November 23rd, because Massive is skipping the regular “State of the Game” stream.
For over a year and a half, this stream, in which the developers talk about the current state and the future of The Division, has taken place weekly and reliably. It was only during the crisis month of August 2016 that it was suspended for an extended period. Now, Massive has once again consciously decided to cancel the stream.
Massive justifies this decision: They know that the agents are only waiting for one piece of information, the release date for 1.8. And as long as they can’t provide this information, it causes frustration for the agents every week.
To avoid this “unnecessary frustration,” as Massive puts it, they want to revamp the “State of the Game” streams. They want to create a format that places greater emphasis on community works. They aim to show “better weekly content” in the streams.
In the future SotG streams, there will be news-heavy segments, but only when there are really important news. Until the new format is developed, the SotG streams will be canceled in the upcoming weeks when there is nothing to announce, just like today.
Within the agency, opinions about this decision are divided:
Some believe that such info streams should only take place when there is actually something to say.
Others think that reducing communication with players is the wrong way.
A survey by Massive a few months ago showed that the majority of players want regular communication and that the SotG should always take place. Even if only a few developers are invited to talk about their work.
What do you think?
New event starts tomorrow
Through the Division forum, the developers have made an announcement: Tomorrow, on Friday, November 24th, a special event will start.
It is a weekend event where you can earn double performance containers when you fill the XP bar.
The event starts on November 24th at 1 AM and ends on November 27th at 1 AM.
At the Korean game fair G-Star, the MMORPG A:IR (Ascent: Infinite Realm) was showcased: initially the PvP battles and then also the PvE, which apparently serves only as a kind of large tutorial.
Since both the fair and the game A:IR were in Korean, it is currently not very easy to comprehend all the mechanics of the new PC MMORPG. But A:IR seems to focus on PvP battles. More specifically, realm-vs-realm skirmishes that take place both on the ground and in the air, where parties must achieve different objectives.
https://youtu.be/lVaTnMHl7tc
PvE serves as practice and leveling – 30 levels, 30 hours
But that doesn’t mean there is no PvE. However, it seems to serve only as a tutorial to lead players into the RvR battles. We are talking about 30 levels, which can be completed in about 30 hours.
In PvE, you explore a large and apparently beautiful game world. There you can expect plenty of fights against enemies and many quests. However, these are apparently only meant to provide known standard fare, enabling players to level up quickly and catch the game’s backstory. The focus of A:IR is not on telling varied stories.
Thus, it is not surprising that it only takes about 30 hours to reach the maximum level. The endgame consists of the PvP skirmishes. During the PvE missions, you also familiarize yourself with your hero’s skills, as each class has its own abilities that you need to master. This is done through quests and fights against numerous monsters, including mechanical wolves, which emphasize the mix of fantasy and technology in the game.
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Initial reports from the battles are rather sobering. There are mentions of old MMORPG mechanics and a chaotic battle process without the dynamic elements that characterize modern MMORPGs.
The English-speaking site PC Gamer writes: It is the same MMO combat system as for ages. You press buttons, just that now you control a gigantic airship instead of a paladin.
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According to current reports, the fights are not yet very tactical. For example, the advantages and disadvantages of the terrain are not taken into account in the battle. So it currently makes no difference whether you shoot at an enemy from a height or stand right in front of him. Whether this will change is uncertain at this time.
However, the beta, which is set to start early next year, will certainly bring a lot of player feedback that the developers of A:IR should implement. Then hopefully the game will at least have English texts.
Bad surprise for the employees of Marvel Heroes. They were all laid off on Thanksgiving. The action MMO Marvel Heroes (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is ending this Friday. The game is closing a month earlier than expected – refunds are unclear.
It was clear for a week that Marvel Heroes would close on December 31, 2017. Disney decided not to renew the superhero license. The game was therefore on the verge of extinction. However, everyone thought it would at least still run for another month.
Players tried in the meantime to get back freshly spent money. After all, Marvel Heroes had only been released on PS4 and Xbox One in the summer of 2017 – so some were hoping to see their money back with the help of Sony and Microsoft. But the situation regarding refunds was still unclear, and then came the next piece of bad news.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Gazillion employees received a termination letter at home. US websites are partially reporting from this letter. It states that the banks pulled the plug and therefore almost all employees of the studio were laid off.
Especially bitter: Employees are apparently losing their claim to paid accumulated vacation and other benefits, such as health insurance. Normally, employees in the gaming industry fall relatively softly during such a studio closure with severance pay and transition packages. Here, that is apparently not the case. The laid-off employees are hitting hard.
You want your money back for boosters – I wonder how to pay for insulin
A former Gazillion employee writes on Twitter: “I know many people are angry because they want refunds for their in-game purchases in Marvel Heroes. But please, think of us too, we are not getting severance pay, no paid vacation days and our health insurance ends in 8 days. Some people are wondering how to get their money back that they spent on boosts. I’m wondering how to pay for my insulin.”
This sudden closure also affects players. The game’s servers are now expected to go offline this Friday, although the closure was originally planned for the end of 2017. Until then, Marvel Heroes wanted to release the content for free that was actually waiting for paying players in the cash shop.
The reasons for Disney’s withdrawal from Marvel Heroes are still unclear. However, there are reports of problems in the management of the studio.
Bethesda and Blizzard are making job offers
As is often observed in such cases, employers from other studios are speaking out and offering the laid-off employees the opportunity to work and apply for their studio. Layoffs, including waves of layoffs, occur repeatedly in the gaming industry. Employees from other studios often show solidarity.
Both Blizzard and Bethesda have already extended a helping hand. The situation is particularly bizarre because the layoffs occurred on Thanksgiving. Many people in the USA use the holiday to travel home for a long weekend and spend time with their families.
