The new Red Dead Redemption II trailer reveals that bows and arrows are in the game. In addition, there are 5 more interesting details about the Western.
We had to wait a long time for news about the Western game Red Dead Redemption II this summer. The wait has been worth it for many fans, as they can’t stop being amazed. With a new trailer, the developers have now shown deeper insights into the events.
Now it is clear: We will also use bows and arrows. Moreover, the trailer shows hints of characters and features in the game.
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As the trailer confirms, bows and arrows will be important tools in your hunt. When you can see the nasty creatures like alligators from a distance in the swamp areas, you’ll take them down quietly.
In addition, we encounter wild bears that are better not to be fought in close combat.
Catching and Taming Horses
Horses are an important part of Western adventures and likely play a big role in RDR II as well. In the trailer, we see how Arthur Morgan catches a horse with a lasso. Maybe there are mini-events where you can catch wild horses.
Main Character, Heists, and Old Acquaintances
The lead role in Rockstar Games’ Western seems to be Arthur Morgan, who belongs to the Van der Linde gang. In the trailer, we see him collecting debts at the beginning. Not a nice fellow you would want to run into in the wild west.
Heists
It seems that heists are among the sources of income of the Van der Linde gang. In the trailer description, it says that the gang members “raid, fight, and steal through the vast and wild heart of America to survive.”
In the trailer, we see attacks on trains and vaults.
The heists fit well into the game from various perspectives. In classic Westerns, this component is often seen, so it fits the mold. Additionally, Rockstar has already proven in GTA 5 that they have a knack for heists.
Possibly Set in 3 States
In the trailer, Arthur Morgan explains that sheriffs (or lawmen) are after the gang in three different states. This matches the landscape changes we see in the video. From alligators in swamp areas to snowy mountains, there are clear differences.
Moreover, it is said “… they pursued us from the West and across the mountains …”. If this line comes from a later part of the game, we could be part of this chase in the story.
Perhaps Rockstar also chooses an area for Red Dead Redemption II that includes mountains and swamps.
Dutch is Back!
As we’ve already learned, the Van der Linde gang is back! With the gang, the boss is also back in play. At the end of the trailer, we see Dutch speaking with Arthur.
We are excited to see which characters from the first part will also appear in Red Dead Redemption II.
Have you noticed anything else? Which features or characters are you particularly looking forward to?
The feedback on the PC beta of CoD WWII is extremely negative on Steam. However, the developers are listening and are implementing the first changes to the game.
This weekend, PC gamers can try out the “Call of Duty WWII” beta for free. On Steam, you can easily download, install, and get started (if crashes don’t intervene).
However, there is already a lot of negative feedback during the testing phase. Players are dissatisfied with the gameplay and maps. Additionally, some weapons are considered too strong. Now there are the first balance changes that might calm things down.
CoD WWII Weapon Changes
On Reddit, the developers from Sledgehammer Games are active and are diligently reading players’ feedback. Based on this feedback, some changes have now been implemented in the game. At the top of the list is a damage reduction for submachine guns. The SMGs now have a lower “damage per second” value and a reduced falloff range.
Additionally, the recoil of the STG44 assault rifle has been nerfed.
Buffs have been given to the M1A1, the 1911, and the P-08. The fire rates have been slightly improved.
Technical Changes on the Way
The developers have noticed the technical difficulties reported by many players in their reviews. Crashes occurring mid-match have been noted. A solution for this is currently being worked on.
Additionally, there are minor rendering issues and problems with loading screens. Players report that they are sometimes unable to enter the game because the loading screens prevent them.
Efforts are being made to fix many issues during the testing phase. The following fixes are being worked on:
Endless loading of levels
Timeouts when using shader pre-caching and letter-boxing
Start crashes for Windows 8 users
Bug fixes for resolution/render settings and advanced graphics options
The beta ends on October 2, 2017. Have you played the beta yet?
FIFA 18 – All information about FUT Champions and the Weekend League can be found here. What weekly and monthly rewards are there and when do you receive the prizes? How does the qualification process in the “Ultimate Team” mode (FUT 18) work on PS4, Xbox One, and PC?
FUT Champions is a lucrative online mode in FUT 18, where the best players can earn excellent rewards. In this mode, there are the best rewards available, but you need both skill and a lot of time invested if you want to reach the top prizes.
What is FUT Champions in FUT 18? How does the qualification for the Weekend League work?
FUT Champions is an entirely online mode where you compete against other players. It consists of two phases:
During the week, regular “Daily Knockout” tournaments take place. These may have different participation requirements. Win one of these tournaments to qualify for the Weekend League.
On weekends, the Weekend League takes place. In the Weekend League, you need to show the best performance possible to climb the rankings and secure good rewards.
Weekend League – Participation requirements and how many games does it have?
There are three ways to qualify for the Weekend League:
Win one of the “Daily Knockout” tournaments during the week.
Climb in “Online Season” in League 1.
Or reach at least a Gold rank in the previous Weekend League (as of February 2018, Silver 2 is sufficient). This allows you to directly participate in the next Weekend League.
If you qualify for the Weekend League, you need to play up to 40 games in the Weekend League within a few days. Win as many of them as possible to climb the rankings. You can always view your rank in the “Leaderboards”.
FUT Champions Schedule / Calendar – When do the Weekend League start and end?
The Weekend League is not available immediately upon the launch of FIFA 18. You need to know these dates:
From Monday to Friday, the Daily Knockout tournaments take place. These usually start on Mondays and Wednesdays and are available for two days.
The first Weekend League starts on October 6, 2017 (Friday) at 8 AM. It ends on October 9 (Monday) at 8 AM.
The second Weekend League starts on October 13 (Friday) at 8 AM and ends on October 16 (Monday) at 8 AM.
In short: The Weekend League takes place (almost) every week from Friday morning to Monday morning. In FIFA 17, there were a total of 43 Weekend League events. FUT Champions in FIFA 18 ends in early September 2018.
Weekend League Rewards – Get Weekly and Monthly Prizes
After each Weekend League, prizes are distributed and then the weekly leaderboards are reset. If you actively play FUT Champions for several weeks, you will also rise in a monthly leaderboard. This allows you to access the best prizes.
Weekly Weekend League Rewards – When do the prizes come?
You need to have played at least 5 games in the Weekend League to be eligible for rewards. The weekly prizes are delivered every Thursday between 7 PM and 8 PM. Sometimes the rewards may be delayed. You can open the earned packs at any time; they do not expire. The cards inside are “tradeable” – you can list them on the transfer market and sell them.
These are the ranks and the weekly rewards:
Bronze 1 (1 win out of a maximum of 40 wins) – 1000 coins and 2 Gold packs
Monthly Rewards – When do I receive the prizes? How do I receive rewards?
The weekly rewards are great, but the monthly rewards are even better. You receive special cards from FUT Champions Packs, which you cannot trade on the transfer market. They are exclusive to you.
There are no official dates for when the monthly prizes are distributed. However, it can be expected that they will be delivered on the second Thursday of the following month.
These are the ranks and the monthly rewards:
Bronze 3 (5 wins out of a maximum of 200 wins possible in a month) – 1 Bronze Champions pack
Bronze 2 (6-14 wins) – 2 Bronze Champions packs
Bronze 1 (18-27 wins) – 3 Bronze Champions packs
Silver 3 (28-38 wins) – 2 Silver Champions packs
Silver 2 (39-48 wins) – 3 Silver Champions packs
Silver 1 (49-72 wins) – 1 Gold Champions pack, 2 Silver Champions packs
Gold 3 (73-83 wins) – Gold Champions Jersey, 3 Gold Champions packs
Gold 2 (84-97 wins) – Gold Champions Jersey, 4 Gold Champions packs
Gold 1 (98-111 wins) – Gold Champions Jersey, 5 Gold Champions packs
Elite 3 (112-121 wins) – Elite Champions Jersey, Gold Champions Jersey, 1 Premium Champions pack 12
Elite 2 (122-128 wins) – Elite Champions Jersey, Gold Champions Jersey, 1 Premium Champions pack 15
Elite 1 (129 or more wins) – Elite Champions Jersey, Gold Champions Jersey, 1 Premium Champions pack 20
Rank 100-1 – Top 100 Champions Jersey, Elite Champions Jersey, Gold Champions Jersey, 1 Ultimate Champions pack
About the Weekend League and prize money – only on PS4 and Xbox One
The best of the best on PS4 and Xbox One are expected to participate in the Ultimate Team Championship Series and the FIFA Interactive World Cup via the monthly leaderboards. At least that was the case in FIFA 17.
There, the best players compete for a prize pool of up to $200,000. PC players are excluded from this competition.
Champions Channel is new in FIFA 18 FUT
FUT 18 features a new feature called “Champions Channel”. Here, you can watch weekly replays of top matches in the Weekend League. You can view various statistics and the events from all camera perspectives, allowing you to analyze the matches. It is also possible to speed up the playback speed.
How useful are the Transversive Steps in Destiny 2? Are these exotic Warlock boots worth it?
The Transversive Steps are among those Exotics in Destiny 2 that were already available in Destiny 1 and are now returning with a new design.
In the predecessor, the “Transversive Steps” were introduced in Year 3 and offered the advantages of moving faster while crouching and automatically reloading the weapon as soon as the corresponding ammunition was picked up. It wasn’t an Exotic that directly sparked power fantasies, but it was practical in some situations.
In Destiny 2, the exotic advantages are similar yet different. Let’s take a closer look at the Warlock leg armor.
How to get the Transversive Steps – Here’s how you can obtain them in Destiny 2
Xur: Sometimes the Agent of the Nine brings the item, like this weekend.
What can the Transversive Steps do in Destiny 2?
The Transversive Steps are an exotic Warlock leg armor. They have a cool design and beautifully adorn the legs of your Warlocks, but a large part of the community deems them worthless.
This is the special perk:
Strong Stretch Muscle: Movement speed is increased while sprinting, and energy weapons are automatically reloaded while sprinting. Compared to the D1 version, there are significant differences here.
Otherwise, you can either increase mobility or resilience and customize the armor piece with a mod and a shader.
The bonus of the talent sounds interesting at first. However, the benefits are by no means as good as one would hope:
The movement speed is barely increased. You hardly notice any difference. It might give you that crucial second in the Leviathan raid circus, but the speed boost is far too small to provide noticeable advantages in general PvE or PvP.
The automatic reloading while sprinting occurs in slow increments. That means, only a few bullets are reloaded every few seconds. If you have a nearly empty magazine, you’ll have to run around for over 10 seconds with some weapons before the magazine is full again.
This is impractical in most situations. In the middle of a fight, you cannot run in circles for 10 seconds until the magazine is full again. You’d rather reload manually right away. Most of the time, you simply don’t have time to utilize the perk of the Transversive Steps.
It does happen that you have to run a few meters to get the next enemy in your sights. However, during this time, you would rather fully reload the magazine yourself than wait for a few bullets that the Transversive Steps might provide you.
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In short: Many Guardians believe that the Transversive Steps in Destiny 2 are even worse than in Destiny 1. They look nice, but are currently not recommended. If you still need them for your collection, you can certainly purchase them from Xur.
The MMO shooter Planetside 2 is having a hard time, as players are leaving. The developers want to counter this trend with a major update.
Last month, Planetside 2 lost a significant number of players, as can be seen from Steamcharts. Interestingly, some new players joined in August, likely due to the announcement of the major update. To stop the downward trend, the developers of the online shooter released the promised update, which overhauls an important game mechanic: the conquest of continents.
Continent Conquests Will Be More Exciting
Until now, it was not entirely clear when a continent was considered conquered. Suddenly, one party had it under their control. With the major update “Critical Mass,” this is set to change.
Players should be much more aware of what they need to do to conquer a continent, and they should feel that their actions really make a difference. They should notice that the turning point has come now, and with a few more victories, the continent will belong to them.
Up until now, everything has been rather chaotic, which was probably a reason why many fans stopped playing.
Group Play is More Important
Until now, group play was necessary, but it was not clear how this affected victory. Did a lone wolf have as much chance to contribute to the win? To conquer a continent now, one really has to feel as a group that they are facing a big challenge, which indeed requires a group. The victory should feel hard-fought and come with appropriate rewards.
The major “Critical Mass” update also brings new weapons, weapon adjustments, bug fixes, and many other optimizations and changes. How this ultimately affects the population of the online shooter Planetside 2 will be seen over time.
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Trainers are frustrated: After raid battles, a green screen appears in Pokémon GO. The reason is unclear, but it happens to many players.
Those trainers among you who regularly raid have probably already noticed the latest Pokémon GO bug. After a raid battle, a green screen appears and nothing happens. The error occurs when you have defeated the raid boss and start the capture challenge.
Green Screen in Pokémon GO
Many players are reporting on Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms about a new bug that has sneaked into Pokémon GO in recent days. Affected are players who fight in raids. After the Pokémon boss is defeated, the raid event should actually transition to “catching.” But that’s exactly where the system gets stuck.
A green screen appears and causes a forced pause. A restart of the Pokémon GO app helps against this.
Source: PokémonGOHub
Raid boss has incorrect CP
After restarting the app, some trainers notice that they can no longer see the “correct” CP values of the bosses. It seems that due to the bug, every trainer who participated in this fight is shown the same (incorrect) CP.
Even if every trainer sees the same CP, the actual competition points have already been established. When you catch the boss, you will see these.
To recognize the actual CP even before the catch, pay close attention to how the CP of the boss decreases after it is defeated. The points display will eventually freeze, and those are the actual points.
Do not enter raids in the last 5 minutes!
To avoid losing or wasting your raid passes due to this bug, you should not enter raids with countdowns under 5 minutes remaining. There is simply too little time left to restart the app and start the catch challenge.
The next addon of World of Warcraft will be announced soon. But which features must absolutely remain?
World of Warcraft: Legion is coming to an end. With Patch 7.3.2, the raid Antorus, the Burning Throne will be opened, marking the final chapter of the current addon’s story. But in just a few weeks, the next expansion will be announced at BlizzCon. So it’s time for a little retrospective to find out which features the community liked the most—and which ones less.
New in Legion were the Artifact Weapons, which could be permanently improved and thus constantly provided an incentive to spend more time in WoW. However, this meant that the character was never truly “finished”—there was no downtime.
Also new were the World Quests. As a slight variation of the “Daily” quests, players could travel to any part of the Broken Isles and had missions to complete repeatedly.
Or just think back to the scaling zones—how quickly did you get used to the fact that enemies are always at the appropriate level, so you are never completely under- or overwhelmed?
The PvP System was also massively revamped. There are fixed templates for all classes, whose values are only slightly adjusted by the gear worn.
Along with this, the Prestige System was introduced, where players could unlock exclusive PvP talents and later earn mounts, toys, and other cosmetic rewards.
In our survey, we want to know from you which features from Legion should also be carried over to the next expansion. Choose wisely, you can only select one point!
If you want to elaborate on why you would miss one of the features, head to the comments!
The legend himself has done it again: Calus, the final boss in the Leviathan raid of Destiny 2, was defeated with just two players!
Slayerage, undoubtedly one of the best Destiny players in the world, has achieved this. Together with one other teammate, the entire boss fight against Calus in the Leviathan raid was mastered. How did they manage to do this? We give you the overview!
To set the mood, here’s the video:
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Especially the part in the throne room, where you are practically overwhelmed by enemies, is extremely challenging. Fortunately, there is a class that makes you almost immortal, as long as there are enough enemies to smash.
Slayerage manages to withstand the enemy onslaught throughout the entire battle. Slayerage’s teammate, Epicookiez, plays as a Striker Titan with the Barricade that reloads weapons immediately when you duck behind it.
This ensures that damage against Calus can be significantly increased. Combined with the empowering Rift of the Voidwalker, it creates a strong DPS combination.
Slayerage uses the Dead Orbit Hand Cannon Dark Promise in the kinetic slot, which grants an extra round in the magazine after three precision hits. However, he uses it only for Calus himself. For all the minor enemies, Slayerage uses The Annual Skate. This weapon has the special perk Outlaw, which allows you to reload significantly faster after precision kills.
For the tougher enemies, Slayerage fires a shot with the Wardcliff Coil. With the Hunger of the Void from the Voidwalker and the resulting drain effect combined with the weapon selection, Slayerage manages to maintain control over the throne room at all times.
The World Eater Leviathan
His teammate uses the legendary scout rifle Midnight without a Name. Since he is pulled directly to the end in the other dimension, he needs a weapon with a high range that deals significant damage.
By the way: When asked if Slayerage wants to try it solo now, he replied: “With a Sunbreaker, it could work. But there isn’t one anymore – Luckily!”
What do you think of Slayerage’s and Epicookiez’s performance? Which teammate would you try this with?
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.
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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.
