The action MMO Kritika Online leaves the beta behind and goes into release. With the update “Fractured Memories”, the game also launches on Steam and brings among other things random generated dungeons.
Kritika Online is an MMO for people who want only action and cool boss fights in their online games. In Kritika Online you get everything your heart desires. From a lobby, you immediately start into action-packed battles against hordes of monsters and tough bosses.
Thanks to the colorful anime graphics in cel-shader look and the sexy designs, Kritika Online also offers something for the eyes. The game was long in the Open Beta. Now, on September 28th, the Steam launch and the full release will happen.
With the major update Fractured Memories, Kritika Online transitions from open beta to full release. The sexy action MMO is now also available on Steam. Additionally, there are several new features that the associated update Fractured Memories offers:
The dungeon “Fractured Memories”, which is structured differently each time and is randomly generated. Therefore, no two dungeon runs are identical. There are also leaderboards and better loot if you clear the dungeon especially effectively.
4 new stages in the Xanadu hub
New costumes and emblems as well as the ability to combine both
More experience points for side characters
Special events for the Steam launch for extra loot
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In The Division, today, on September 30th, is the big vendor reset. Which purchases are worth it?
Update 1.8 is on the horizon! The PTS for Update 1.8 has been live for over a week now, allowing PC agents to test upcoming content. During this testing phase, the developers aim to fix any bugs and balancing issues to ensure a smooth launch of the update on the live servers.
The CoD WWII PC beta is a big disappointment for many fans. The Steam reviews show no mercy and tear apart the shooter in the air.
A difficult start for the beta test of Call of Duty WWII on PC. Already after the first hours, there are many negative reviews from Steam players. Only 29% of almost 10,000 reviews rate the game positively, the rest give a thumbs down.
What is going wrong with the new installment of Call of Duty?
Maps and gameplay are not well received
Is the nightmare of bad reviews for a CoD installment starting again? After the trailer for the last CoD “Infinite Warfare” received over 3 million thumbs down, now there is stress with the latest part of the Call of Duty story.
Currently, the PC beta for CoD WWII is running on Steam, and it apparently does not meet the tastes of many players.
Maps too small, game too fast
A criticism of the beta are the maps. “Maps are too small!” we often read in player reviews.Because these maps are so small, the gameplay automatically becomes fast. Fans find this unfortunate. Many wish for a slower, tactical gameplay.
Other users explain that they are disappointed with the gameplay because there is “simply nothing new.” For them, CoD WWII is “the same average shooter” and brings hardly any changes.
Player “Ratea xDark” mentions the graphics positively but criticizes the map size: “The maps are smaller than a shoe box. When the spawn point is overrun, unfortunately, you are lucky enough to bite the grass again”
“myro” writes: “This is not ww2, this is modern warfare with ww2 weapons”
Domii says: “Instead of the back-to-the-roots of the old Call of Duty games announced by many, this is unfortunately just another run’n’spray shooter without the slightest claim or skill.”
Poor optimization?
Apparently, many players have problems playing the CoD WWII beta smoothly. Despite good hardware, there are supposed to be many FPS issues. But that is only one side of the players.
Other users report positively about the optimization and explain: Although they do not have a high-end PC (but an i5-4440 and a Geforce GTX 1060), they still achieve a constant 100 FPS.
Maybe this problem will be resolved by a driver update.
Make up your own mind
In our article, we reflect the voices of people who have rated the game on Steam. Here, personal taste and expectations play a large role in whether the thumb goes up or down.
We recommend that you make up your own mind about the game and then decide how you like it. Just search in the Steam Store for the CoD WWII PC Beta, add it to your library, and then download the game. You have until Monday, October 2, to check out the new shooter.
In FIFA 18 the Ones to Watch – the Stars in Focus – return. Neymar, James Rodriguez, and other players receive these special cards in Ultimate Team FUT 18. All OTW cards in the list.
Last year, among the FUT innovations of FIFA 17, the “Stars in Focus” were mostly called “Ones to Watch” in the German-speaking community. In FUT 18, the OTW cards make a comeback – with prominent representatives!
The Brazilian superstar Neymar, who transferred from FC Barcelona to PSG this summer for an incredible 222 million fee, receives an OTW card. This card is likely to be one of the most sought-after items in the early days of FIFA 18.
Which “Ones to Watch” cards are there? – List of all player cards
The complete list is now known. There are 23 OTW cards:
Neymar: In the embedded video, you can see a pack opening that includes Neymar’s card. A new walkout is shown. A total rating of 92 is indicated:
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What are the Ones to Watch in FUT 18? – Release, Info
The Ones to Watch in FUT 18 start on September 29, 2017. This is also the official worldwide release date of FIFA 18.
The OTW cards are only available in packs for a limited time. You can obtain them from sets until October 9. Afterwards, it is only possible to buy them on the transfer market.
The “Ones to Watch” only include players who changed clubs in the summer. The “best transfers” are listed here.
The special thing about the OTW cards: They are dynamic cards. Every time an OTW player receives a TOTW card or another special card, their OTW card automatically adjusts to that card and remains at the higher rating.
In other words: The better the player performs in real football (and thus receives a special card from EA Sports), the better your OTW card will be throughout the season. There will then be a form boost that corresponds to the latest ratings.
If a player changes clubs during the new season, nothing happens to the OTW card at first. Only when the player receives a TOTW card in their new club will the OTW card be updated. However, the position of the OTW card always remains the same.
In the MMO shooter Destiny 2, the Trials of the Nine start today, on September 29th. Which map will be played, what is the mode?
It didn’t really go smoothly during the Trials of the Nine:
In the first Trials week , no one really knew if you had to buy a ticket for the Trials somewhere, what the access requirements were, and where you actually start the event. The first Trials of the Nine were chaotic.
Today, on September 29th at 7 PM, the third Trials in the history of Destiny 2 start. The planned mode is Countdown and the map is Emperor’s Respite. We will update the article promptly should there be any changes to the plan. The trials will last until the next weekly reset.
What are the Trials of the Nine with the Countdown mode?
This time you fight in the Trials in the “Countdown” mode. This is a round-based and objective-based PvP mode.
You compete against each other in teams of four, with each round switching the offensive and defensive roles between the teams:
If you are the offensive team, you must plant a bomb at one of two possible locations and defend it until it detonates.
If you are the defensive team, you must prevent a bomb from being planted, or defuse the bomb in time.
The team that successfully executes its role wins a round. You can also win a round by completely defeating the opposing team. A limited number of revives by team members are available. The team that first wins 6 rounds wins the match.
After each match, you receive “Trials of the Nine” tokens, which you can exchange with the vendor for Trials engrams. Additionally, you receive bonus rewards starting at 3, 5, and 7 match wins. If you achieve a flawless run (7 wins without a loss), you can collect an extra reward. If you have 3 match losses on your ticket, you have to start over.
In the Trials of the Nine, there is no matchmaking. You must assemble your team of 4 players yourself. Moreover, it is a “locked-loadout playlist.” This means you cannot change your weapons and armor pieces until you leave the playlist.
Argus in World of Warcraft is full of fun references and Easter eggs about the Draenei. We present to you a few highlights.
With Patch 7.3 of World of Warcraft, players entered Argus, the former homeworld of the Eredar, or the present-day Draenei. As one of the oldest races in the history of Warcraft, the characters there have long stories and many traditions. The colleagues at wowhead have unearthed plenty of Easter eggs that can be found on Argus, but are only understood if one knows the context. We want to introduce you to some of them.
Hakmud of Argus
Having a vendor on all journeys is also a good thing in World of Warcraft. That’s why many players have had the reins of the Traveler’s Tundra Mammoth since Wrath of the Lich King – a mount with two vendors. One of them is the Draenei “Hakmud of Argus”. Now Argus is in the game, and Hakmud can finally visit his former home.
If you throw him off the mount on Argus, he has a few special quotes ready:
“You bring Hakmud home and then leave him behind.”
“Hakmud must never relax. Not even on his own world!”
“I didn’t want to visit my namesake or anything. Goodbye!”
But that’s not all. Hakmud is also hanging around as an independent NPC in Mac’Aree and seems to have finally found peace.
Jaraxxus as Draenei
A little less hidden is Highlord Jarasum, whom players meet in the quest line “Challenge of the Gatekeeper: Mastery”. Those who click through the quest dialogues (one can get additional info) learn that Jarasum later becomes Lord Jaraxxus – a boss in the Argent Tournament.
However, this can also be easily guessed by his quotes during the fight. He says:
“You stand before Jarasum, Highlord of the Conservatory!” That will later become:
“You stand before Jaraxxus, Eredar Lord of the Burning Legion!”
But he also uses another line in both forms:
“Your arrogance will be your downfall!”
Also, the other Draenei in the quest line later become corrupted Eredar and servants of the Legion, but they are not as prominent as Jaraxxus. By the way, he has achieved quite extraordinary fame:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkeC9WVVsQ4
The Jed’hin Tournament
In the fields of Mac’Aree, there is a world quest in the north – the Jed’hin Tournament. Here players can take on the roles of Eredar fighters and beat each other up.
But did you know that this was originally not part of Draenei lore at all? It was originally a RP event from the Wyrmrest Accord server. Due to a lack of Draenei lore, players simply invented a traditional fight for male Draenei, which was then played out in roleplay. The concept was later transferred to several roleplay servers (also to “The Aldor”) and thus became popular worldwide.
Now Blizzard has honored this player concept and made it a permanent part of the lore!
Kil’Jaeden’s Speech
One last world quest offers players who hunger for more story some big bites as well. In Mac’Aree, the world quest “Platform of Power” is sometimes active, where players must locate a Legion agent who has infiltrated the residents of Argus. You can see Kil’Jaeden giving a speech and trying to convince as many Draenei to join the Burning Legion and open up to the glory of Sargeras.
While the speech alone is likely to send a shiver down the spine of some players, you can observe the many other Eredar who have gathered.
Among them is also the little boy Rakeesh – Velen’s son, whom we kill during the attack on the Exodar. Next to him sits Nuuri, presumably Velen’s wife.
Those who look closely will recognize many more echoes of former characters who are now scattered everywhere. Among them is also “Valok the Just”, whom Draenei Death Knights must kill during their starting mission.
What do you think of the lore Easter eggs on Argus? Did you even notice them? Or does it leave you cold?
The Free2Play MMORPG Neverwinter has been available on PC since 2013. It can now also be played on PS4 and Xbox One. We took a look at Neverwinter Online and wonder: Is it worth playing Neverwinter in 2017?
As an RPG fan, I somehow still feel stuck in a summer slump. In recent months, no decent MMORPG has been released. And if one has come out, I apologize: I missed it.
Since I am currently going through a dry spell, I thought I’d dig up an older gem from the box and check out Neverwinter.
Neverwinter is a free MMORPG that utilizes the Dungeons & Dragons universe as its template. The classes and races are inspired by D&D. The MMO launched in 2013 as a free-to-play title and has since added a lot of content. New classes, races, and areas have been introduced in recent years. The combat system is action-packed and uses an active combat control scheme. Players need to perform targeted attacks and dodge at the right moment. The fights flow smoothly, and one always wants to seek confrontation.
Using the “WASD” keys, you control your hero and execute standard attacks with the mouse buttons. Instead of clicking on the enemy, you have to target the opponent like in an action game and keep the crosshairs on them. You use skills with the “QER” keys.
The special feature of Neverwinter: There is a dungeon editor called “Foundry.” You can virtually build your own mission and release the completed instance for other players.
My first minutes
I turned on my computer and quickly created a sword-fighting character. Then I headed into the first mission. I woke up on the beach, picked up my sword, and set off to defend Neverwinter against the evil sorceress named “Valindra”. After I dealt with a few undead, I finally faced Valindra.
However, this unpleasant character hurled my companion through the air and sent a giant meatball after me. After dealing with that, my companion unfortunately still died. Thus, the first minutes in the small tutorial played out. The atmosphere was definitely engaging, and I was hooked to keep playing.
The class selection
You have access to 8 classes with different play styles. Some, like the tactical wizard, were already present at launch, while the vigilant ranger or warlock were added later. I took a closer look at the classes and their skills. Here, you’ll find everything a role-player needs.
Those who want to heal should look at the cleric of faith. In addition to healing, they can also deal substantial damage.
If you’re more into melee combat and want to take a fair amount of damage, you can confidently opt for the guardian fighter. This is the classic tank, drawing the attention of bosses.
Then there are special classes like the devastating warlock. With this one, you can deal damage and drain life from your enemies. A plus point for the good selection of various play styles.
I chose the two-handed weapon fighter. This class is agile. I particularly like their special skill, which is unlocked at level 10. When I activate this, I fight a little faster and withstand a bit more. Essentially, it’s a turbo for knights.
The races
During character creation, you also have the opportunity to choose a race. These provide various bonuses. To get the most out of your hero, you should consider which race to select.
The human has more defense and is therefore well-suited as a tank. Moreover, they can distribute two attribute points as desired. If you want to deal more damage, the tiefling is the right choice. Once the enemy is below 50% health, the tiefling deals 5% more damage. This demon-like race is particularly meant for DPS characters. If you are unsure which class to play with the tiefling, you should try the devastating warlock. With the racial bonuses, they can easily dispatch enemy minions.
To match the two-handed weapon fighter, I chose the half-orc. This one deals 5% more damage on critical hits. Additionally, I have a higher movement speed for a few seconds once I am in combat.
Old-fashioned quests
Neverwinter offers a rather old-fashioned quest design. There are many “kill this” or “collect that” tasks. These missions are acceptable at the start, but when you have to do the same tedious tasks at higher levels, it becomes boring. It gets annoying when multiple players are working on the same tasks in the same area. Thus, questing turns into a race, where it applies: First come, first served! How often has it happened to me that I needed to collect something for a quest, and the required items were snatched right before my eyes. Such gameplay is outdated and frustrating!
The world of Faerûn
After completing the small tutorial, the gates to the “Protector’s Enclave” open. This place is the capital of the game and where various players gather to trade, chat, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.Neverwinter is divided into smaller zones, so it’s not a real open world. At the city’s gates, players select their next destination to travel to. It’s divided into adventure zones and dungeons.
In the adventure zones, you can move relatively freely, accept quests, beat up enemies, or visit merchants. These zones also contain entrances to solo dungeons. For large instances, however, players need to sign up through a menu.
The special feature of Neverwinter: You can create your own dungeons
With the Foundry, you have the opportunity to create your own quests and instances. And this editor is quite powerful.
It almost feels like a game within a game, because with a bit of experience, you can write your own stories here. For example, I started to create a map and was able to place various houses, NPCs, and enemies. Then I wrote little quest texts to make everything more atmospheric. Over time, I realized how complex this editor really is.The cool thing: Once you complete your creation, it can be made accessible to other players. Players then rate it, and with good work, you become more well-known.
You can even unlock different achievements by creating or playing various Foundry adventures. Additionally, there is, of course, experience. Some players even claim that you can reach the max level through the Foundry without ever playing an official quest.
I selected a dungeon from the Foundry and played it briefly. I ended up in an abandoned village and found out that it had been overrun by undead. In every corner, there were injured inhabitants, and I gathered with the last remaining forces to face an army of zombies.
After the fierce battle, I pressed directly toward the heart of the enemy. A portal had opened, and I needed to destroy it by any means necessary. After a few minutes and more battles, I finally destroyed the portal and was able to rate the quest. Here you can see that with a little practice, wonderful stories can be crafted. I gave the dungeon a perfect score and was not surprised by its popularity.
The current state
The developers behind Neverwinter have released a total of 12 new modules in the last years and months, packed with game content. There are more and more classes, races, new areas, additional instances, and continuations of the story. The most recently released module is called “Tomb of Annihilation.” It features the jungle of Chult, another area where dinosaurs would love to make a meal out of you.
Here’s a small list of the modules that have been released so far:
Fury of the Feywild: A new zone called “Sharandar” along with a campaign. In addition, the sun and moon elves have been integrated as races.
Shadowmantle: Besides the new “Ring of Horrors” campaign, the vigilant ranger as a new class is the highlight of this module. They come with a bow and daggers, thus they can function as a melee or ranged character.
Curse of Icewind Dale: Another area “Icewind Dale” plus campaign is included in this module.
Tyranny of Dragons: This module brings the Tyranny of Dragons campaign and the “dragonborn” as a new race. Additionally, the devastating warlock appears as a new playable class. This class uses dark magic: a wizard who sucks the life out of enemies.
Rise of Tiamat: Here, there’s a new area called “Dragonwell” along with an extension of the Tyranny of Dragons campaign. There is also an additional paragon path for the devastating warlock.
Elemental Evil: A major expansion that raises the level cap to level 70. The oath-bound paladin comes as another class.
Strongholds: This module focuses on guilds. Now, there are own guild fortresses and battles between guilds.
Underdark: This module introduces a new adventure zone called “Mantol Derith.” This leads you into the Underdark, where you annihilate nasty demons.
The Maze Engine: The story from the previous Underdark module continues here.
Storm King’s Thunder: This module offers new tasks to accomplish in Icewind Dale.
The Cloaked Ascendancy: A wizard conspiracy and the “river district” as a new area are part of this module.
Tomb of Annihilation: Here, there’s the new zone “Chult,” where you fight against dinosaurs in the densely overgrown jungle.
The community is generally satisfied with the modules that have been released so far. The only thing that has been criticized: The quests are often too monotonous.
Free2Play with limitations
First of all, it must be said that you can have fun with Neverwinter for hours without spending a single cent. However, like in almost all free-to-play titles, there are some limitations to contend with.
Here, you also have limited character slots; the rest must be purchased. What annoys me: even some races like dragonborn need to be unlocked. Moreover, increasingly frequent ads will pop up, urging you to use real money.
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However, the developers constantly bring more content in the form of new expansions, and these are free. So there are new areas and new classes, like the vigilant ranger, without you having to reach for your wallet.
The shop is also a bit annoying. There are mounts and companions for hefty prices; sometimes I feel like I’m shopping at an online market. During leveling, you might find various treasure chests, which remain locked until you buy a key in the store.
There is also the option to exchange earned astral diamonds for the real currency “Zen”. But it takes a long time before you can afford a mount.
Conclusion: Is Neverwinter worth it?
Neverwinter has been on the free-to-play market for 4 years now and has continuously received new expansions since then. These have brought new classes, entire areas with new tasks and enemies.
A big plus point is the complex dungeon editor. You can really invest a lot of time here and basically build your own little story. I could almost say I spent more time in the editor than in the main game. Additionally, I enjoy the great variety of classes and races, even though you ultimately have to purchase additional character slots.
As already mentioned, you can have a lot of fun with Neverwinter without having to reach into your pocket. However, if you want to get the most out of the game, you should consider the use of real money more carefully.
The gameplay is solid, and the combat control feels quite action-oriented. It is always fun to attack new enemies and eliminate them. In this regard, one can almost forgive the developer for the old-fashioned quests.
I will certainly continue to cut my way through enemies with my sword and level up to max.
World of Warcraft: Legion has many features that are both loved and hated. At Blizzcon, in just over a month, the next expansion is set to be revealed. Legion is coming to an end. But that also means that we will soon have to say goodbye to some features.
Few expansions have sparked as much controversy as Legion. Players loudly complained about randomness and money-making schemes.
Order Halls were one of the features that people were most looking forward to.
However, not everything that Legion brought was inherently bad. In particular, artifact weapons are something that the community has embraced with enthusiasm. All these features have in common that they will become meaningless with the next expansion.
1. Legendary Items
The topic of many discussions. On one hand, euphoria about significant items with names, on the other hand, anger over their uselessness. Legendaries are the number one topic when it comes to naming the point of contention in Legion.
Each class has over 20 different legendary items, of which they can equip two. That’s dozens of possible combinations. However, only a few are good enough to warrant leaving set pieces or special loot behind. Especially frustrating when the right item still hasn’t dropped after numerous attempts.
An excerpt from the available legendaries for the rogue. By the way: Rogues and demon hunters have the fewest legendary class items.
Where many legendaries in Legion are merely items with particularly high item level, the next expansion might revert to the classic system. A rarity like the Twin Blades of Azzinoth or the effort like Sulfuron is simply worth more playtime.
Removing them entirely from the game would be a mistake, as some play styles (builds) revolve around these items much like in Diablo. They replace what WoW lost with the pruning of the talent tree.
2. The Burning Legion
Sounds a bit flat, but it’s a circumstance that should be considered. With Antorus, the heroes of Azeroth will self-destruct Argus, and with it the home world of the Legion as we know it. On the way there, the officers and generals will be vanquished, hostages freed.
There is also speculation that Sargeras himself will be slain. With that, the Legion would have no head. They would have no one to lead them, no home world, and would be severely weakened. While there are still millions of demons in the universe, without Sargeras’s unifying will, chaotic anarchy could soon reign.
If Blizzard does not decide to recycle again, Legion will be the last expansion in which we see the Burning Legion as a major villain.
We might see the leader of the Burning Legion, Sargeras, for the last time in Legion.
3. Artifact Weapons and Order Halls
What fascinates most players, and likely also reactivates most former players, are the artifact weapons. The feeling of holding a weapon that has shaped the story of Azeroth drew many in.
Sure, some weapons are more famous and have made a bigger name for themselves in history (like Ashbringer, Thas’dorah, the Doomhammer, or Strom’kar). Nevertheless, this one weapon, which has been carried, enhanced, modified, and improved throughout the entire adventure, has left a lasting impression.
Many players hope that the artifacts will remain after Legion. It would be a shame to simply have to replace them with the next best green staff of the whale from a random opponent. However, it is likely that these treasures of history will find their rest after Legion as well. Whether and how Blizzard will continue this or a similar system remains to be seen.
Similar is the case with Order Halls. Even though some voices protested that the halls were just a poor garrison, players were able to feel more connected to their class through them. The stories told separately for each class are unique, highlight the special advantages, and create immersion. Lastly, the quests where each hero could showcase their particular abilities will also be missed.
The end of Legion could also mean the end of many features – some unwanted, some desired.
In FIFA 18, there is a major problem with the download via Origin. PC players are complaining that there is no download button and that the download is not working. What does EA say about this?
Today, on September 29th, is the official release day of FIFA 18! Those who pre-ordered a Ronaldo or an ICON edition of FIFA 18 can start playing the game three days earlier – but for owners of the standard edition, today is kickoff.
However, FIFA 18 is currently experiencing major issues on PC via Origin. Although the game should have been available for download since midnight, countless players in the FIFA forums are complaining that they cannot download FIFA 18.
No download button is available. The download via Origin is not working. The message appears that Origin is unable to download the game. Users are advised to check their internet connection or try again later.
Players have been complaining for hours, with countless posts and comments revolving around this issue.
After almost 15 hours, EA finally addresses this download disaster: They hear the users and are working on a fix:
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It is not known how long it will take to resolve the issue.
A petition has already been launched by the community, calling for compensation from EA Sports. They are seeking Jumbo Packs or FIFA points for the Ultimate Team mode.
Finally, all players who already own FIFA 18 can gain advantages in this mode. Those starting with FUT 18 later will fall behind immediately.
The future will show whether EA Sports will respond to such petitions at all. For now, we can only hope that they will get the download function up and running soon.
In the meantime, you’ll find interesting articles about FIFA 18 here:
So what is Riskrunner worth in PvE and PvP? Is it worth buying from Xur?
How to get Riskrunner – How do I get the Exotic?
There are several sources for Riskrunner:
After about two-thirds of the campaign, you can choose the weapon as a reward. After the Rupture mission, you have the choice between Riskrunner, Sunshot, and Graviton Lance.
Xur: Sometimes the Agent of the Nine has the weapon available
What makes Riskrunner special in Destiny 2?
The Riskrunner SMG features great handling and a quick weapon readiness speed, making it feel really good in combat. It deals Arc damage. Compared to other SMGs, its range, recoil, and magazine size are excellent, though it is disadvantaged by a slow reload speed.
Here are the special perks:
Arc Conductor: When you take Arc damage, the weapon becomes stronger and you resist incoming Arc damage. Kills extend the time in this overcharged state.
Superconductor: When Arc Conductor is active, there is a chance that fired shots will become chaining lightning and refund ammunition.
Sounds confusing at first – what does that mean?
The requirement to benefit from these perks is that you take Arc damage. Interestingly, you can also deal yourself Arc damage to activate the perks.
Once you are hit by Arc damage, a buff will be displayed in the upper left corner of your screen. This is called Arc Conductor and lasts about 5 seconds: The special thing is: As long as Arc Conductor is active, you deal increased damage. Additionally, Superconductor activates, allowing chaining lightning to hit nearby enemies. This leads to,
the Arc Conductor buff being extended by kills (effect of Arc Conductor),
you being able to fire nearly continuously, as long as Arc Conductor is active, ammunition will be refunded per shot (effect of Superconductor)
and overall it means that you can keep enemies under constant fire with increased damage in PvE, as long as you are facing many adds. Riskrunner plows through enemy ranks!
To guarantee that you benefit from the perks, choose an Arc focus for your Guardian (e.g. Striker Titan with the Arc grenade), throw the Arc grenade on the ground before you so that you take a little damage. The perks of Riskrunner activate immediately.
Especially in public events or in Lost Sectors, the Riskrunner SMG shines, as you can chain and eliminate many enemies and benefit from Arc Conductor for a long time:
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According to Nexxoss Gaming, Riskrunner is a weapon that is really fun against large groups of enemies. In PvP, however, the perks do not come into play. Damaging yourself before a fight with the grenade is not a good idea in the Crucible. And you can’t rely on your opponent shooting Arc damage at you.
There are two disadvantages of Riskrunner to mention:
As an SMG, you must get very close to enemies to deal maximum damage. An offensive, “risky” playstyle is required.
Since the weapon is exotic, you have to sacrifice your exotic slot for it.
So is it worth buying from Xur? If you don’t have the weapon yet, definitely go for it. In PvE, Riskrunner is definitely fun! However, if you prefer to play cautiously and from a distance, you won’t be happy with this SMG.
If you have this bandana in your inventory, you could quickly earn $1000. In the PUBG- (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) community, this item is extremely valuable.
The prices for cosmetic items in PUBG are skyrocketing. Although these items do not provide advantages like increased damage, players sometimes pay incredible prices for them. Among the most expensive items is a red bandana, which is currently causing hot discussions in the community.
Players are willing to spend over $1000 for it. Crazy, right?
Getting Rich on the Steam Market
If you want such a red bandana, you can access it in the Steam marketplace. They are currently on sale for $940 or 800€. Among the most popular items there are PUBG items like crates, pants, jackets, or gas masks. You can find these right on the first page.
The popular red bandana is included in the PlayerUnknown Set, which was purchased a few hours ago for $1009.
A hefty price, considering that the PlayerUnknown Set crate was given as a bonus. Players who preordered the Deluxe Edition of PUBG received the crate. It contains clothing items such as a coat, pants, shoes, a shirt, and the PlayerUnknown-style bandana.
In March of this year, you could still buy the red bandana for a mere 17€ on the Steam market. At that time, one might have thought: 17 euros for a PUBG bandana? Who buys something like that?
In July there was then a price spike of 261€. After that, the price briefly went down again before it continued to rise sharply above 1000€.
Therefore, those who made an investment of about $40 at the beginning of PUBG could now have a small fortune in their Steam inventory. The hype surrounding this special PUBG crate has even led to unboxing videos. The following video is already a bit older (April) and already pointed out the high prices of the crate at that time.
Even Developer Bluehole Has Become Significantly More Valuable in the Last 3 Months
By the way: The value of PUBG developer Bluehole has increased significantly in the last 3 months. However, only fivefold to a value of 4.6 billion US dollars. Only five times? The profit margins on the bandana are significantly higher.
Have you already bought cosmetic items in PUBG or sold any on the marketplace?
The old MMORPG RuneScape wants to be an eSport title, but somehow can’t get players to follow the rules. For the second time in a row, the winner of a high-stakes tournament was disqualified afterwards.
However, many RuneScape fans do not like the new version and prefer the old RuneScape. For them, the developers Jagex offer a version of RuneScape that remains at the 2007 level, “Old School RuneScape.”
At the Runefest, their own convention, a tournament is held that operates under “Battle Royale” rules. Thousands start, in the end there are only a few left, and the last one standing wins a huge sum. But somehow Jagex can’t seem to manage it.
2017 – Pacifists and Problems
That year, 2000 players started in “Deadman Mode.” The last 200 were then spread over 4 islands. However, on one island, 7 players worked together. They formed an alliance and refused to fight each other. This blocked the progress of the tournament.
The developers warned them multiple times to stop – but nothing happened. In the end, the “red island” was disqualified. A spark for a conflict – in hindsight, it was said by Jagex that perhaps one of the 7 should have been selected and allowed to go to the finals.
Even the actual winner, who pocketed $20,000, was retroactively disqualified. The prize was revoked. In the official statement, it is said that the account was routinely checked and found to be operating a bot farm.
Rumors of “DDOS” attacks plagued the forums of the game in recent days. There were also claims that a mod was involved and wild accusations made the rounds that the tournament was not conducted properly. However, the developers stated that these allegations could not be proven.
As of now, it is still unclear how Jagex plans to distribute the prize money.
2016 – Exploit and a Generous Mod
The ironic part: A year earlier in 2016, something similar happened.
In that year, the winner of the tournament used an exploit and “healed through” the deadly Battle Royale fog, not participating in the mechanics of the mode at all. While the rest of the players fought each other and ultimately perished, the eventual winner exploited a flaw in the system and sat out the entire tournament next to an NPC healing himself.
The winner was later disqualified and lost his $10,000 prize money. Fans were extremely upset about this, as the winner was seen in their eyes as “just clever” and did not violate any rules.
The legend says that a mod from RuneScape paid the disqualified winner the $10,000 from his own pocket at that time.
In any case, Jagex seems to have significant problems ensuring the proper execution of these high-stakes tournaments – especially in a community that exploits every advantage.
Fans are shouting on social media “Fix your Game” and are apparently very dissatisfied with how the tournament went.
If you are not yet sure which champion to unlock next in Paladins, you can take advantage of this weekend – Free Days are here.
In Paladins, the “Free Days” are taking place this weekend. This means that all champions and all legendary cards are unlocked.
Normally, you have to unlock champions with the in-game currency Gold or the premium currency Crystals. The legendary cards cost Essence, which you can almost only obtain through double items from chests. So you can use this weekend to experiment wildly with champs and your deck build.
All champions and legendary cards are unlocked in Paladins until Monday, October 2, at 11:00 AM the event is already running.
The free days are taking place on PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
Also, the Paladins Worlds Pack is currently available at a special price. There is a 20% discount on the pack, making it currently 3.99 Euros. The regular price is 5 Euros.
The first player data in PvP of Destiny 2 shows: The MIDA Multi-Tool is popular, but not overpowered! Will there still be a nerf?
Bungie provides a brief look behind the scenes of Destiny 2. Senior Designer Jon Weisnewski talks about the current sandbox. This is a topic that is always discussed in the Destiny forums. Which weapons are too strong? Which are too weak? What about the abilities? Where does Bungie need to improve?
According to Weisnewski, Bungie is watching these lively discussions, reading the feedback, watching streams and YouTube videos, and gathering plenty of player data on the side. Recently, they received the first data from the analytics team. This means: The first balance patch can be tackled.
However, they are not yet ready to go into detail about how weapons and abilities will be tuned in the future, according to the senior designer. He can, however, say three things:
Bungie has heard your feedback.
Destiny 2 will receive updates that adjust the sandbox experience.
Bungie is aware of the popularity of the MIDA Multi-Tool and is closely monitoring it. The weapon is very popular, but according to the data, there are alternatives that are just as effective, or even more effective – in all activities. However, Weisnewski does not reveal what those alternatives are.
In 98% of all Trials matches, at least one player used the MIDA Multi-Tool.
35.9% of all kills in Trials were achieved with the MIDA Multi-Tool.
15.3% of all kills in total PvP were achieved with the MIDA Multi-Tool.
This dominance has decreased a bit in recent days. Instead of 15.3% of all kills in total PvP, it is now “only” 13.0%. The outstanding weapon remains the MIDA Multi-Tool nonetheless. Automatic rifles like the Origin Story and especially Uriels Gift (10.7%) are getting closer.
Everyone has their “dumb 5 minutes”. Today we want to hear about your most embarrassing MMO experiences!
No one is born a pro – not even in gaming. Each of us was once a complete beginner and a full-blooded noob. And sometimes we still have our famous “5 minutes”, where we all act pretty stupid and make ridiculous mistakes. Players on Reddit repeatedly share their experiences where they made naïve mistakes. Here are some amusing examples from World of Warcraft:
TuuTuffTony wanted to use the priest spell “Power Word: Fortitude” by repeatedly typing “Fortitude” in the chat – after all, it was a Power Word.
MaritMonkey had a 10/10/10 spec until level 50 – so 10 skill points in each talent tree. Only then did he learn that you can scroll further down in the talent trees.
Green_speak found a grey item at the beginning of his career – a collar from a lynx. He thought he needed it to tame animals. Later, he was “super excited” when he roamed with a bear in the party that even showed him the way. Much later he found out that it was another player playing a druid.
Because stories like these are incredibly funny, we want to know from you today: What was the most embarrassing or noobish thing you ever did in an MMO? Was it a silly move? An ill-considered statement in chat? We want to hear your funniest stories!
Cortyn says: I make no secret of it – when I started with World of Warcraft during the Classic times, I had no clue about anything. I didn’t distribute any talent points until level 40 because I wanted to have a strong power increase “in one go”. I thought Polymorph from the mage was totally stupid. A spell that can turn someone into a sheep and they heal themselves really quickly? How ridiculous is that?
Or when weeks later someone explained to me in Scholomance what I could actually do with “Counterspell” (when the necromancers were pulled around the corner in the 2nd room) – yes, I felt pretty noobish. And I was. But in a way, that made it really nice.
But now we want to hear your stories! What was the noobiest thing you’ve ever done in an MMO?
The MMORPG Neverwinter clearly focuses on story, quests, and cooperative adventures. The PvP aspect has long been somewhat neglected. However, this is set to change with the upcoming update.
For many MMORPG fans, PvP is an important element. After all, it allows you to fight against a human who performs unexpected actions, making each fight particularly exciting. The PvE, with its more or less clever computer opponents, eventually becomes boring.
In Neverwinter, PvP is possible in specific areas and modes, but the development team has not focused on this area for a long time.
Finally, PvP fans get what they want
The latest adventure module Tomb of Annihilation also focused on the PvE aspect.
To respond to the requests of PvP fans for more and better content, Cryptic Studios has now announced a major update. “Swords of Chult” will address, among other things, PvP and aims to introduce a number of improvements.
This includes the removal of the toughness value, which previously acted as a kind of access barrier for PvP content. Toughness reduced control effects in combat, and those with low toughness on their gear had little chance in fights.
PvP is set to become fairer
Toughness will be replaced by a general buff that every PvP player receives upon entering a PvP zone. This is meant to ensure more fairness. However, this also brings about a balancing adjustment of the gear. Your item level will therefore be increased in a PvP zone, and you will find new PvP gear from the vendor. Control effects will now have diminishing returns in PvP and will only last 15 seconds. The PvP solo queue will become a permanent feature.
Additional bug fixes and adjustments will also be implemented to improve PvP in the MMORPG Neverwinter. The update “Swords of Chult” is set to be released on October 24 for PC. There is no release date yet for PS4 and Xbox One.
The last hours with Entei in Europe have arrived. Soon, a new legendary monster will follow in Pokémon GO that we can catch.
In recent weeks, you had plenty of time to catch the legendary Pokémon “Entei” in Africa and here in Europe. It belongs to the Fire type and is part of the trio of legendary beasts. The trio also includes Suicune and Raikou, which can currently still be found in Asia and America.
However, at the end of the month, the legendary beasts will rotate, and Entei will be found in other regions. Then we will get one of the other two legendary dog monsters here in Europe.
Since August 31, we can catch the “Fire Beast” Entei here in Germany. As Niantic officially stated, each part of the trio remains in a specific region until the end of a month. After that, the locations rotate.
You can battle and catch these legendary Pokémon in raid battles at various gyms. If you haven’t caught an Entei yet, you should hurry, because tomorrow, on September 30, all three legendary Pokémon of the beast trio will switch to other regions.
The last rotation will be on October 31. So don’t miss this opportunity to fill your PokéDex with these special legendary monsters.
We expect the rotation to happen around 10:00 PM and that we can find the new legendary Pokémon here on October 1.
Who comes next? Suicune or Raikou?
Raikou is the “Electric” part of the trio and is currently found in America. Suicune is the “Water” part and is currently appearing in the Asia-Pacific region. Due to the rotation on September 30, Entei, Raikou, and Suicune will change their locations. Who will come to Europe next is still unclear.
Source: pokepasta.wikia.com
Niantic has not yet issued any official statement on this. We will report immediately when it is clear which legendary Pokémon will be visiting us next. If you’re still looking for more players for raids, you might find them in our Pokémon GO group on Facebook. There are thousands of trainers gathering and exchanging information.
In Destiny 2 today, on 29.9., Xur arrives. Where is Xur, what items does he have for sale, what are his location and inventory this week?
Destiny 2 is now slowly entering the “everyday phase”. Not everything is completely new and exciting as it was in the initial weeks. We have experienced the Weekly Reset, the Trials of the Nine, and the arrival of Xur multiple times already. By now, we know how these weekly rituals work in Destiny 2.
So, Xur in Destiny 2 now only brings four items: one weapon and one armor piece for each of the three Guardian classes. All his items are exotic and can be purchased for Legendary Shards.
The exciting question remains what the Agent of the Nine is bringing this week. Is it worth visiting him? Let’s receive him together.
All infos about Xur in Destiny 2 on 29.9. on PS4 and Xbox One
The times – When does Xur come?
Xur, the old noodle baker, appears on Fridays at 11 am. He will depart on Tuesday, October 3rd, at 11 am. In the meantime, he spends his days with the Guardians, showing them his inventory and is happy to take your Legendary Shards.
Where is Xur? Location today
Xur has his specific positions where he likes to spend the weekend. This time he is located on Io – in “The Giant’s Scar”! He is in a cave there. Nexxoss Gaming will lead you there:
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Jeff Kaplan leaves the Overwatch community puzzled once again. He drops a new name “by the way” – is it the next hero?
The Overwatch community craves every little piece of information they can find about the game and the lore of the world. No matter how trivial or absurd the question may seem at first glance, there are guaranteed to be some players interested in the smallest details.
Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, is known for answering various questions in the forum. Sometimes very elaborately, occasionally just briefly with a single word.
In the official forum, the user SomebodyElse wanted to know who flies the landing ships of Overwatch that are used in the control point maps (Lijiang Tower, Ilios, etc.).
It didn’t take long for Jeff Kaplan to seize the opportunity and simply tossed a name into the room: “Ray“.
As expected, the thread has exploded and speculation is going in all directions.
Some particularly motivated players assume that Ray could be the name of the next hero that Kaplan “dropped in passing”. After all, one can’t do much with just a name, right? Such a significant announcement seems unlikely.
Other players assume that Ray is a future alternative announcer. Many fans think that the omnic lady “Athena” will soon be implemented as a hero in the game. But this would only be possible if the current announcer, Athena, has an alternative, as otherwise, the voicelines could lead to confusion.
However, it could also be that Kaplan was just making a joke, since “Ray” is a relatively common name.
Wrestle with Jeff, Prepare for Death.
Presumably, Kaplan is currently sitting in front of the screen in his office with his extra-large cup of coffee, enjoying himself.
What do you think, who or what could be hiding behind the name “Ray”? Is it an actual character or just a troll from the Overwatch chief?
Next week, the servers for Destiny 2 will go down – again at an inconvenient time for German Guardians.
On the upcoming Tuesday, October 3rd, the Day of German Unity will be celebrated here. Many of you might have planned to use this holiday to play some Destiny 2. However, Bungie now says: “The servers will be down for several hours on this day!”
Here are the important dates for October 3rd:
At 5 PM our time, preparations for maintenance will begin. You will no longer be able to log in.
At 6 PM the servers will go offline. If you are still in the game, you will be removed abruptly.
Bungie expects the servers to be back online around 9 PM.
After the maintenance, you may find yourself in a queue. Additionally, you will need to download a new update: The hotfix 1.0.3.1.
What changes on October 3rd?
The hotfix 1.0.3.1 includes several bug fixes. Bungie provides a brief preview of the changes:
A problem will be fixed that causes players to lose access to the veteran teleport effect through character deletion.
A problem will be fixed that makes clan engrams contain only 10 power for the “Trials of the Nine” and raid rewards.
A problem will be fixed where the quest step “The Seal of His Majesty” does not progress correctly. The quest progress will still increase by 1, but only 10 seals are needed for the quest step.
A problem will be fixed where raid milestones do not show for some players after the weekly reset (the raid rewards are not affected).
A problem will be fixed where players are continuously eliminated or cannot be revived when completion and failure occur in a encounter simultaneously
It was also announced that the winning faction of the team fights will sell the special winning weapon on Tuesday, October 3rd, at 7 PM. However, maintenance will be taking place at that time.
Bungie now informs that the winning faction will be announced directly after the maintenance. From then on, you can buy the winning weapon. You have one week, until the next weekly reset, to do this. After that, the weapon will not be available.
The faction rally will become a new, regular ritual. Meaning, this event will take place repeatedly.
Once a team fight is over, no faction tokens can be earned anymore. However, you can still redeem them with the factions during the “Winning Week” (when the winning weapon is sold). Redeem all your tokens by the end of the winning week at the latest, as they will be reset before the next faction rally.
