The Korean action MMORPG Lost Ark still has no release date for the EU, but videos from the current closed beta 2 from Korea make the game even more enticing. In one video, you can see the many cool options in the character editor.
Lost Ark is a highly anticipated glossy action MMORPG from South Korea. It is still unclear when and if it will ever be released in the West (Europe and North America). However, the more information about the game from the 2nd closed beta in Korea comes to light, the more one wishes for a release here. Because Lost Ark looks simply fantastic in the character editor and offers a ton of cool options that one would not expect from an action RPG MMORPG like Diablo 3.
Elf with pointed ears or sheep’s ears? Or better Gunslinger hipster?
First of all: In Lost Ark, you have – as in many Asian games – a strict gender and race lock. This means that each class is clearly assigned to a race and a gender. Nevertheless, you have a lot of options to truly make your hero unique.
Here are a few examples:
One class is a type of elf with long, pointed ears. However, you can replace the ears with differently angled listeners. There are even completely new shapes, sheep’s ears, furry bear ears, fish fin ears, and even ears shaped like butterflies.
There are over a dozen different face shapes.
The variety of hairstyles is large and offers a lot of cool styles. There are neat side parts, piled hairdos, hipster undercuts, and much more.
Additional accessories like beards, glasses, and scars are also possible.
In the character editor, you can already preview your hero’s clothes and see how your style affects the worn attire. The clothes of your heroes are also detailed and elaborately designed.
Each hero has different styles. For example, the Gunslinger Devil Hunter can look totally dark and nasty. However, he can also go monster hunting as a sort of shooting hipster with glasses and trendy hairstyle.
The splendor of Lost Ark’s character editor in video
You can view the various styles from Lost Ark’s character editor in the embedded video here. Enjoy!
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The Playstation 4 finally received the ability to connect external hard drives of 2.5 or 3.5 inches with update 4.5. This way, you can offload games and data at will and no longer need to constantly free up space on the internal drive. But which hard drives are the best and which can you buy with a clear conscience?
On March 9, 2017, the long-awaited Firmware update 4.5 for Sony’s Playstation 4 console was released. Not only was there a Booster Mode for the PS4 Pro included, but you could finally connect external hard drives to your console. This allows you to plug large external hard drives into the USB port of your Playstation 4 and you are finally freed from the bottleneck of the way too small standard PS4 hard drive.
Playstation 4 Update 4.5 – Which hard drives can I connect externally?
With the Firmware update 4.5, entirely new possibilities open up for the PS4. While you were previously limited to a maximum of 1 terabyte (unless you had swapped in larger drives yourself), you can now connect external drives with up to 8(!) terabytes with the new firmware. More than enough storage space for your favorite games.
To ensure that the read and write speeds are also right, the new software of the Playstation 4 also supports the fast USB 3 standard – if you want that, make sure when buying a hard drive that it also uses USB 3!
External hard drives for PS4 – 2.5 or 3.5 inches?
If you are dealing with the topic of external hard drives, you often hear about 2.5 and 3.5-inch drives. Don’t worry, you can connect them all via USB, the size only affects the actual dimensions, volume, weight, and power supply.
2.5-inch drives are lightweight and compact. You can easily plug them in and take them with you. In addition, they do not require a separate power connection and are energy-efficient. However, they are smaller in volume than the larger 3.5-inch models.
3.5-inch drives are heavier and bulkier than their smaller relatives and almost always need their own power source. However, they are significantly larger than the 2.5-inch versions and have a better price-performance ratio.
If you don’t want to carry your data around much or at all, a 3.5-inch drive is probably the better choice for you.
Playstation 4 – External hard drives – HDD or SSD?
Most external hard drives are still HDDs, or “Hard Disk Drives”. These are standard hard drives, in which a mechanical read head reads the data from a magnetized disk. Such hard drives are inexpensive, but they produce a noticeable hum during use and are prone to impacts and shocks due to their mechanics.
Completely different are the SSDs: These “Solid State Drives” have, as the name suggests, no moving parts. The data is read directly from the memory without a mechanical read head. As a result, SSDs are lightning fast, consume little power, and are shock resistant. The downside: they are usually quite small in volume and expensive!
Amazon Bestsellers: The most popular external hard drives for the PS4 – Which should I buy?
The following external hard drives are a good choice if you want to properly expand your PS4. If you click on the individual products, you will also be able to select larger TB variants on Amazon. Have fun browsing!
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Note: The article was originally published in early March. We have updated it.
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A screenshot from the older MMORPG Cabal Online sends shivers down the spines of gaming fans: everything is filled with bots.
This screenshot circulated on reddit about “Cabal Online,” from an MMORPG that many played about 10 or 12 years ago.
The screenshot shows a single player surrounded by an army of uniform bots. In the chat, one can read the familiar bot goldselling spam known from many MMORPGs: “Cheap and Fast.”
The screenshot was posted under the title “When someone asks me about the state of Cabal Online.“
Other players say this is not an exception. They have played themselves and Cabal Online is now overrun by bots. They wonder: How can it be profitable for a game like Cabal Online that there are so many bots? What are they farming and who in God’s name is supposed to buy that?
However, other players reassure that it is not as bad as portrayed here. This flood of bots only exists in the low-level area.
In general, there is agreement that it is a shame when MMORPGs that used to be enjoyed are so haunted by bots.
Bots and Gold Sellers Can Drain the Lifeblood of MMORPGs
Mein MMO thinks: Bots are a plague in MMORPGs. Especially in older or smaller games where the publisher does not look after combating them as actively, bots can become a real problem that sucks the lifeblood out of gameplay.
Games where bots are predominant feel deserted and bleak. Especially when one feels they are the only person in a sea of bots, they are particularly damaging to the MMORPG experience.
But even in popular MMORPGs like WoW or Final Fantasy XIV, the problem of bots and gold spam exists.
As long as bots and gold spam are profitable, there will always be people who find ways and means to benefit from it – especially when the publisher does not take a firm stand against it.
What do you think? Have you learned to ignore bots? Does it creep you out when you see a screenshot like the one above?
We spoke with a German gold seller about the “job”:
In Destiny 2 we present 5 recommended weapons that you should have in your inventory. They are some of the best exotic weapons.
At the launch of Destiny 2, there are 19 exotic weapons. Most have already been extensively tested by the community, initial opinions have been voiced, and detailed reviews can already be found online.
Many Guardians are asking themselves: Which exotic weapons are the best? Which weapon should I sacrifice my Exotic slot for?
In Destiny 2, you can only equip one exotic weapon at a time. You have to decide whether you want the exotic item in the kinetic slot, the energy slot, or the power slot.
A Guardian cannot carry more than one exotic weapon
If you want to change your Exotic, you first need to swap the Exotic out of the energy slot to choose an Exotic in the kinetic slot. This takes time. In the midst of a fight, it’s not recommended.
In other words, the choice of the Exotic for the upcoming challenge should be well considered.
However, there is a problem with choosing Exotics: “There is no best exotic weapon!” Every Exotic has individual perks that can shine in different situations. Different weapons are recommended in PvP than when facing a hefty boss in PvE.
We now present 5 exotic weapons that excel in different situations. If you have these in your inventory, you are prepared for any danger.
Himmelsbrennereid – A Scout Rifle Against the Red Legion
Let’s start with an Exotic that has proven itself in PvE: The Himmelsbrennereid. It is a scout rifle with solar damage, which is carried in the energy slot. The rate of fire is 200, and the magazine size is 18 shots.
These are the special characteristics:
Bullet Rifle: The weapon fires solar bullets that become stronger when the scope is used. However, the weapon then fires somewhat slower.
For the Empire: The weapon fires automatically (you can hold down the fire button and don’t need to press for each shot), deals extra damage to Cabal, and penetrates Phalanx shields.
The “For the Empire” perk makes the Himmelsbrennereid a top weapon when it comes to PvE against Cabal. And since in Destiny 2, the Red Legion of Cabal is almost everywhere present, this weapon is definitely worth it. For example, in the Leviathan raid …
In practice, the property of being able to shoot through Phalanx shields proves useful. This way, the annoying shielded enemies go down faster than usual.
In short: In PvE, the Himmelsbrennereid should be your constant companion. The weapon has a high range. Defeat enemies from a distance before they can harm you.
You can obtain the Himmelsbrennereid randomly from all sources that can drop exotic engrams. Xur can also bring the weapon.
Now there are new nests! A nest migration in Pokémon GO changes the Pokémon species that appear in nests in your area and in parks.
Nests in Pokémon GO are locations where Pokémon of the same species frequently appear. You have probably noticed that you can find the same Pokémon in one place for several days. During a nest migration, the locations remain the same, but the monsters that appear there change.
Every few weeks, such a change occurs, bringing fresh air to the Pokémon wilderness.
Pokémon GO Nests
You can often find nests at PokéStops, Gyms, or in parks. They often offer a high number of the same Pokémon species. The monsters will stay at this location for about two weeks until they change their location due to a nest migration.
Niantic announces this via push notification for Pokémon GO, stating that new monsters are residing in the parks around you. It is worth heading out and checking. Perhaps there is an interesting nest in your area.
However, particularly rare monsters, such as those from 10km eggs, cannot be found in nests. Baby Pokémon or legendary Pokémon cannot appear there either.
Today, on September 21st, the 30th nest migration in Pokémon GO took place. The Pokémon collections at known spots have changed and should now show you new Pokémon. If you still miss certain Pokémon (candies), the nest migration might bring you luck, and you can find them frequently now.
The nest migration is also important for medal collectors: With the new Pokémon, there may also be new “types” in your area. This gives trainers a chance to improve their progress in medals like “Bug Collector”, “Bird Catcher”, or “Psychic”.
Share with us in the comments which species are now appearing at your nests and which ones they replace. If you want, you can enter your nests in the atlas of TheSilphRoad and share your finds with other trainers. Here’s the nest atlas on Thesilphroad.com
Solstice Event is on its way
You can take advantage of the nest migration in the coming days and earn a lot of Stardust in the new nests. The reason for this is the Solstice Event in Pokémon GO, which rewards you with double the amount of Stardust when catching monsters or hatching eggs.
Ironsight is a futuristic online shooter for PC in the style of Call of Duty. Originally, this free-to-play game comes from Korea, but in 2018 it is scheduled to be released in the EU under the German publisher Gamigo.
Ironsight comes from South Korea and is a free-to-play online shooter. The battles take place in the style of Call of Duty and revolve around fast-paced skirmishes between players. The setting of Ironsight is in the year 2025. There is a global conflict due to the Earth’s resources becoming scarce, and the West is engaging in combat against the Middle East.
Futuristic Warfare with Mechs and Drones
The scarce global resources in Ironsight have apparently still provided for all sorts of modern war equipment. Therefore, you can deploy remote-controlled drones to scout enemies or attack with napalm or EMP. Things get even more intense with mechs, which you can also call in and use against your enemies.
Ironsight offers these features:
14 maps with destructible objects and weather effects
Over 100 weapons
Unlockable skins for weapons and characters
Custom-developed Iron Engine
Ironsight is coming to Europe and North America in 2018 – Beta Access!
So far, Ironsight has only been running in South Korea. Starting in spring 2018, it will be released in Europe and North America. The publisher Gamigo from Hamburg will handle distribution in Germany.
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Additionally, a closed beta is starting in November 2017.
A look back at the past of World of Warcraft raises slight doubts. Was everything really that rosy back then?
World of Warcraft has now lasted many years. Time and again, some players long for the “old times”. In their eyes, the game has been increasingly “casualized” over the last few years. Players are given everything on a silver platter.
Those who wanted to raid properly in the “good old days” had to perform at full capacity and be highly concentrated. If you couldn’t deliver maximum performance, you had no place in a Molten Core.
But is that really true? Those who think so may feel hurt by their nostalgic feelings and should quickly close their eyes.
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For the video of the “World First Kill” of Ragnaros, the final boss of the Molten Core, by the guild Ascent in 2005 shows a different picture. According to this, the fight looked much less spectacular than it is described by veterans – most characters stand still and use only a few skills.
Back then, WoW was played in a completely different way – besides the now-ridiculed “Keyboard Turning” to turn the character, chatting on the side was also not a problem – you were waiting 70% of the time anyway for a cooldown and let the auto-attacks run otherwise.
Cortyn says: I must honestly admit that the video shocked me a little because the fight was somewhat idealized in my memory. But of course, if back then even a Fire Mage could survive against Ragnaros by just casting Frostbolts, that actually answers many questions.
What is not idealized, however, is the sense of community that we had during raids back then, and that has been lost over time. Perhaps because World of Warcraft has changed. Or perhaps because we now play several games in parallel and no longer allow such bonds as we did back then…
How do you remember Classic and the first raids? Do you still see the fight against Ragnaros as much more action-packed than it actually was?
The island of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) would be excellent for a single-player campaign. The developers would love it, but they currently lack the time for it.
On Reddit, Brendan “Player Unknown” Greene answered questions from the community. In an “Ask me anything,” he addressed the comments of many users who wanted to know more about graphics, performance, future plans, and a single-player feature.
He would love to integrate a single-player campaign into the game if it weren’t for the issue of time…
We present the most important answers from Greene here in this article.
In the Ask-Me-Anything thread on Reddit, the topics varied widely. Players asked PlayerUnknown if he had ever had a Chicken Dinner (Yes!) or if he would rather
a) fight against six horses the size of a frying pan or
b) fight against a frying pan the size of a horse.
Greene chose the six horses because the thought of a giant frying pan scares him too much.
However, the Q&A session also touched on serious topics:
THIS CRASH! Many inquired about the development of the “sound.” The volume levels of various weapons and actions are often too loud and not balanced with other sounds, which are significantly quieter. The wind during parachuting and especially the airplanes annoy players.
Greene replied that his team is already working on balancing the different sounds and hopes to bring these changes to the live servers soon™. “We can’t just make certain sounds quieter. We need to ensure everything is balanced.” With a readable grin, he adds, “We have heard your feedback loud and clear. Changes are on the way!”
Singleplayer in PUBG? Reddit user Ang0d asks Greene: What things would you personally like to see in the game?
“I would love to add a single-player campaign to the game. I think the island could be a great setting for an interesting story. But unfortunately, we currently have neither the time nor the resources left for this,” writes Greene.
Why was the Crouch-Jump keybind removed? Players wonder why the developers removed the keybind for Crouch-Jumps before the introduction of Vaulting. With Crouch-Jumps, players can jump out of windows or overcome obstacles that they cannot cross with a “normal” jump.
Greene explains that the team did not remove the action itself. Players can still Crouch-Jump. However, now it requires skill and not a key on the keyboard that was previously assigned to two actions simultaneously.
According to the developers, players with such a keybinding had an advantage over those who were unaware of the possibility.
And what about performance? A large part of the questions targeted the optimization of PUBG. “It takes too much power,” “My computer is good, but struggles with PUBG,” are the key statements from many questions.
In summary: The Bluehole team is still working on optimizing the game.
What about blue zones? And is there going to be a ranking system like in CS:GO soon?
In a response regarding the blue zones, Greene states that he has already met with the team. The blue zones are to become fairer and they hope to be able to test the changes soon. However, he cannot specify an approximate date.
Familiar ranking systems from CS:GO or Overwatch rank players into specific skill categories based on their MMR. For ranked matches, the PUBG developers also plan such a system.
Additionally, they would like to implement a level system for characters and weapon skill systems (which do not affect gameplay). These progression systems are viewed positively. So far, however, the plans have not been fully developed to announce further information about them.
The entire Q&A session is linked in the sources of the article.
The Warlock is responsible for Space Magic in Destiny 2 and is also a great support class. Find out in our class guide in English how you can dominate in PvE and PvP with the subclasses and focuses Dawnblade, Voidwalker, and Stormcaller.
You have reached level 20 with your Warlock, unlocked all focuses (subclasses) and are not quite sure how to perform well in the raid or the Trials of the Nine? We present all the Warlock’s abilities and how to get the most out of the Space Mage with which build and which super you choose.
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The Warlock’s Class Ability – The Rift
The Warlock’s special class ability is the Rift. This creates an area of effect that grants you and your allies bonuses. What those are depends on which Rift you choose:
Healing Rift – Creates a Rift that permanently heals you and allies in the area of effect
Empowering Rift – Creates a Rift that increases weapon damage for you and nearby allies
With the Rift, the Warlock has gained a powerful class ability that will assist you in nearly any situation. Want to quickly take down a boss? Use the Empowering Rift. Are you standing on ground that harms you? Create a Healing Rift!
Anyone raiding with two Warlocks is perfectly set up. Both Warlocks simultaneously create their Rift (one Empowering and one Healing) – and the whole group benefits doubly.
No matter which focus you are using, you always have access to the Rift. It’s even possible to enhance the Rift further, but we’ll get to that point!
The Warlock’s Jump – The Glide
The Warlock’s jump in Destiny 2 is… special. It is less of a jump and more of a glide, allowing the Warlock to cover large distances. The following jumps are available to the Warlock:
Directional Glide – activates this jump in the air to gain precise maneuverability while airborne
Boost Glide – activates this jump in the air for a speed boost
Balance Glide – represents a combination of moderate speed and directional control
Short Teleport – activates this jump in the air to execute a short teleport (this jump is only unlocked for the Voidwalker and replaces Balance Glide)
If you want to go high, tap the jump button twice in quick succession. If you want to move straight in the air, press the jump button once, and again at the apex of your jump. The Boost Glide will get you out of desperate situations. With Directional Glide, you can navigate better. The Voidwalker has exclusive access to the teleport jump. Choose the jump you feel most comfortable with!
The Warlock’s Focuses at a Glance
The following Warlock focuses will be discussed in detail in the guide:
The Dawnblade – A new focus in Destiny 2. The Dawnblade favors vertical gameplay, meaning from the air. During your super “Dawn” you can rain flaming swords down upon your enemies. The Dawnblade is associated with the Solar element.
The Voidwalker – a destructive focus with great grenades that you can either overcharge or convert into health. The Voidwalker has fantastic self-healing potential and is perfect for solo players. The element is – as the name suggests – Void.
The Stormcaller – The Chancellor Palpatine of the Destiny universe – without the wrinkles. The Stormcaller is likely the best class for eliminating large groups of enemies. The mobile super “Stormtrance” lets you shoot lightning at enemies. The element is Arc.
The skills of each subclass are not fully unlocked upon acquisition. You earn upgrade points with each level-up until level 20. Even after level 20, you can still earn upgrade points; a corresponding bar fills up as you gain experience. A Glimmer Engram is rewarded as well. Some missions also grant you skill upgrade points.
The Dawnblade is an offensive focus that plays particularly well in the air. With its super Dawn you may throw swords at your enemies and watch them burn away.
The Grenades of the Dawnblade
The grenades of the Dawnblade should be familiar to connoisseurs of the Sunsinger focus from Destiny 1:
Solar Grenade – Flickering Solar Light from this grenade deals damage over time in a certain radius
Firebolt Grenade – Fires Solar light bolts at enemies near you
Fusion Grenade – This explosive grenade (sticky) deals bonus damage if it sticks to an enemy
For combat in PvE, Solar Grenades work excellently. Just throw them at a spot where enemies spawn, and you can calmly focus on another location.
Solar Grenades also work well for defensive purposes. Throw a Solar Grenade down in front of you (preferably without hitting yourself) and step right in the middle. Enemies cannot reach you, and you can catch your breath for a moment.
In PvP, Solar Grenades are also effective for zone control. But the Firebolt Grenade is also useful when multiple enemies are tightly grouped.
Use the Fusion Grenade to finish off fleeing enemies!
With the focuses, you must choose between two skills trees.
The skill tree Celestial Harmony offers everything for aerial combat enthusiasts. Because the skill tree allows you to hover in the air to shoot at enemies. Successful kills from the air also grant grenade and melee energy. And should you need to return to the ground, you can improve your movement and reload speed with a melee attack. As a special addition, you can also dodge in the air.
Winged Sun – Hover in the air, and shoot at your enemies with weapons and grenades
Heat Wave – Killing enemies from the air automatically recharges your grenades and melee energy
Quick Strike – Burn your opponents with this attack while simultaneously improving your movement and reload speed
Icarus Dash – Activate the skill in the jump to dodge
Celestial Harmony is strongly focused on aerial combat. This can be quite helpful in an open area. In tight corridors, you should switch to the other skill tree. Also, your Rift isn’t as effective while you’re airborne. The dodging maneuvers in the air, however, are a real bonus!
Flame Harmony – Phoenix Dive and More
Flame Harmony is the second skill tree. Since the flying swords of your super do not fly straight, but are subject to gravity, a homing function is useful. If you kill enemies with Dawn, the duration is extended. Nice! The dive is also handy when your health is critical.
Fire Strike – Engulfs an enemy in flames with this melee attack and makes him explode.
Flame Judgment – Your Dawn projectiles fly homing across the battlefield and cause the opponent to burst into deadly flames.
Endless Fire – If you eliminate an enemy with your super, its duration is extended.
Phoenix Dive – Activates this ability while in flight to quickly get to the ground and restore your health. If Dawn is active, the dive causes additional explosive damage.
With Flame Harmony, the focus is placed on the super. Homing swords and an extended super when killing enemies are great abilities. The health regeneration is also a good option for getting out of tight situations.
In general, the Dawnblade is an offensively oriented super. However, with your Rift, you have a useful support ability at your disposal.
The Voidwalker – Feast on Yourself
The Voidwalker is the epitome of Space Magic. Its super attack, the Nova Bomb, is a gigantic sphere of pure destruction that pulverizes your enemies. With Destiny 2, the Voidwalker has become even better! Why, you’ll find out now!
The Grenades of the Voidwalker
The grenades of the Voidwalker offer the familiar mix from Destiny 1:
Vortex Grenade – The created effect zone continuously drains health from your enemies while they are caught in the Vortex.
Scatter Grenade – Explosive scatter ammunition that spreads after impact, damaging multiple enemies simultaneously.
Axion Bolt – Smaller, homing light bolts chase across the battlefield.
The Vortex Grenade is great for covering small areas. The Axion Bolt is recommended against agile opponents and in PvP due to its homing feature. The Scatter Grenade is particularly helpful if you have chosen the skill tree Chaos Reach, as killed enemies explode and can trigger a chain reaction.
Chaos Reach – Grenades and Explosions
With the Chaos Accelerant, you increase the explosive power of your grenades at the cost of super energy. The melee attack recharges these grenades. And when you kill enemies with grenades, they explode. A lethal mix for the opponent.
Chaos Accelerant – Overloads your grenade with super energy and increases the explosive power and effectiveness.
Entropy Surge – Attacks with this melee recharge your grenades
Catastrophe – The Nova Bomb becomes a slow, homing projectile that splits into homing projectiles upon impact
Devour – Void kills cause enemies to explode
This skill tree does not have any support abilities (aside from the Rift) or other skills that assist survival. However, you can at least let off some steam in PvE with the grenades.
This build is not suitable for the Crucible; human opponents are too agile. Particularly, the slow Nova Bomb often misses its target.
Hunger Reach – Endless Life
The Hunger Reach primarily revolves around staying alive. You can convert grenade energy into health (by holding down the grenade button) and gain a buff that regenerates your health on kills while also recharging your grenades. The Nova Bomb additionally provides area control through a Vortex effect.
Feed the Void – Converts grenade energy into health, unlocking the Devour effect.
Insatiable – While the Devour effect is active, its duration is extended by eliminating enemies, while simultaneously recharging your grenades.
Vortex – A singularity activated by Nova Bomb deals damage to enemies trapped within.
Devour – Recharge your health with this melee style by eliminating opponents. Even after using the skill, your health continues to regenerate through subsequent kills.
The Voidwalker with Hunger Reach is one of the best builds in the game. If you do it right, you can keep the Devour effect active permanently, making you nearly impossible to kill. You just need to convert some grenade energy into health and then kill enemies to maintain the Devour effect. This build is absolutely fantastic, especially for solo players and the toughest content!
The Stormcaller – Plays the Chancellor on Steroids
The Stormcaller has always been responsible for adds. With its super Stormtrance, it takes out large groups of enemies single-handedly. In Destiny 2, the Stormcaller has become even more valuable.
The Grenades of the Stormcaller
The Stormcaller can choose from the following grenades:
Impulse Grenade – Enemies within the explosion radius take regular damage from this grenade
Storm Grenade – Summons a local thunderstorm that rains down on your enemies
Arcbolt Grenade – A chain of lightning connects your enemies and damages them
The Impulse Grenade is excellent for blocking doors or other enemy spawn points. The Arcbolt Grenade is especially effective in the Crucible when several enemies are tightly grouped and you can land team shots (more than one Guardian shooting at a single enemy simultaneously).
Transcendence of Chain Lightning – Chain Lightning and … more Chain Lightning
The skill tree Transcendence of Chain Lightning is designed to send as many enemies to their doom as possible. This is achieved with bouncing chain lightning across multiple enemies and increased super duration when grenades and melee abilities are fully charged.
Chain Lightning – Unleash a lightning strike that jumps from one enemy to another
Arc Web – Enemies hit by grenades discharge lightning that jumps to further nearby foes
Ion Blink – Press sprint during Stormtrance to teleport
Transcendence – When grenades and melee abilities are fully charged, the duration of Stormtrance is extended and your health is fully regenerated
One of the most offensive builds for the Warlock, which excels against larger groups of enemies. To avoid being hit yourself, you can teleport across the battlefield. Transcendence increases your super duration for even more destruction.
Elemental Harmony – The Ultimate Rift Upgrade
The Elemental Harmony gives your Rift a significant boost. Your Rift recharges faster when allies are nearby. The highlight is the Arc Soul, which grants an Arc spirit that hovers over your shoulders and damages enemies. Here are the skills summarized:
Landfall – In combination with Stormtrance, you unleash a shockwave that damages nearby foes
Electrostatic Surge – Your Rift recharges faster when allies are nearby
Arc Soul – Your Rift grants you or an ally an Arc spirit that aids in combat
Gathering Storm – Electrifying melee attacks have a larger radius and recharge your super, grenades, and melee abilities
The Elemental Harmony is one of the best support builds in the game. The Arc Soul is incredibly useful and inflicts significant damage. You can also recharge your Rift faster. The super provides the usual area control. Overall, a fantastic setup for the Warlock.
Summary: The Warlock is without a doubt the class in the game closest to a supporter. Want to hit hard offensively? Play the Stormcaller with Transcendence of Chain Lightning. Are you traveling solo and want to stay alive? The Voidwalker with Hunger Reach is your choice!
The best supporter is the Stormcaller with Elemental Harmony. If you want to go all out in the Crucible, try out the Dawnblade and Celestial Harmony. Vertical gameplay in the Crucible is a huge advantage if you play it smart.
In Overwatch , every piece of feedback is taken seriously. But a few chosen ones seem to have a better connection to Blizzard.
The balance in Overwatch is always a hotly debated topic. Not only in the official forums but also on Reddit, people frequently discuss and argue about the nuances of balance. Sometimes Orisa is absolutely overpowered, and McCree is too weak. Then, Mercy is a murderous killer while Ana should “stay in the corner with a crutch.”
Opinions are often fiercely debated. But what feedback actually reaches Blizzard? Jeff Kaplan has now addressed this and explained that they look at every piece of feedback, even if they disagree with the content.
In the official forum, Kaplan explained that professionals indeed have an influence on the developers’ decisions.
Professionals have a direct line to Kaplan
He further reveals that he has even shared his email address with some professionals and is in contact with them. This has often provided exciting insights, and many of the “pros” are able to give their feedback in a very structured way, which is extremely helpful for the development team. Moreover, the professionals have their own Discord server, where they sometimes hang out with some developers to better consolidate and discuss feedback.
But all this should not diminish the value of feedback from “non-professionals.” After all, Blizzard has a guiding principle that clearly states, “Every voice counts”… and that’s exactly what they try to consider in Overwatch.
What do you think about professionals receiving special treatment in feedback? Is this good and ultimately serves all players? Or should every voice carry the same weight?
Fortnite will soon receive a PvP mode called Battle Royale. In this mode, you can kill your opponents in the best PUBG style. The new game mode will be free to play, and those who only want to play PvP may get their money back.
Fortnite is an early access coop shooter that will only be free to play with the upcoming release. This does not apply to the upcoming PvP mode “Battle Royale”. If you only want to kill other players, you can soon start for free and do not have to buy an early access version of Fortnite.
Free2Play for Killers
Starting next Tuesday, September 26, 2017, the PvP mode Battle Royale will launch. And it’s completely free. What’s more, it gets even better.
The developers at Epic Games were so impressed by the success of the beta that they decided to move the free-to-play release forward for PvP fans. So if you only want to play Battle Royale and not the PvE part of Fortnite, you won’t have to pay a cent starting September 26.
If you have already purchased Fortnite in anticipation of the PvP mode, even though you couldn’t care less about the PvE, you might get your money back with a bit of luck. According to Epic Games, every player who bought Fortnite between September 12 and September 19 has the right to a refund.
Battle Royale gets new maps and possibly vehicles
The new game mode is also set to be further expanded. They want to first refine the handling and combat behavior. Also, teams will be possible from the release of Battle Royale.
Later, they are considering adding vehicles. New maps are also planned. The PvE mode, now known as “Fortnite: Save the World”, will be kept strictly separate from the PvP mode. However, there may be cosmetic items that can be earned in one mode and then used in the other.
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24 players are fighting in an Overwatch match? A funny bug in the latest patch makes it possible!
The latest patch of Overwatch, update 1.15 (PC) or 2.19 (PS4, Xbox One), has brought some changes to the heroes and also added the new map Junkertown to the game.
However, some bugs have also crept into the game. Some players report that they suddenly have a lot of teammates and opponents. In other words: There are battles of 12 vs 12 players!
The YouTuber The Man who sold Za Warudo has released a small video of the chaos when he was fighting for a control point on Lijiang Tower with 11 teammates and 12 opponents. Note that there are 6 players and 6 bots on both sides – so there are actually “only” 12 humans participating.
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It is still 100% uncertain what exactly causes the bug. However, it seems that Overwatch is trying to pit a team of 6 players against 6 bots – but it fails to do so. Instead, both sides are provided with 6 human players and 6 bots, creating perfect chaos.
Fans have long been calling for “mass battles” to create even more chaos in their game modes. Whether this is really a bug or Blizzard has already been working on these possibilities in the background cannot be said conclusively.
What is astonishing is that the game still runs smoothly despite the increased load – so it likely isn’t a server-side problem with a 12 vs 12 implementation.
Would you like to see a 12 vs 12 mode in Overwatch at least in the Arcade? Or do you think that such madness would become boring too quickly?
FIFA 18 Web App is live since today! However, the servers are having issues. Registration is unavailable. There are errors. Moreover, those who do not have a security question set in their EA account cannot access the Web App.
As of today, September 20, around 7 PM, the Web App for FIFA 18 is online. Numerous players, even here in Germany, have been able to log in and select their initial settings like team kits, the crest, or their first loan player.
The daily gift for September 20 can already be collected.
However, reports from users are increasing since around 7:40 PM that they can no longer log in. An error message appears stating that registration is unavailable.
Presumably, the servers are currently struggling with the influx of users. After all, countless fans will now want to log in to secure their daily gifts.
Not all users seem to be affected by the login error. Some report that they can operate within the app without any issues.
Early Access to the Web App only with existing account and security question
Keep in mind that not all players will receive early access to the Web App. You must have created and answered a security question in the Web App before August 1 to gain access before the launch of FIFA 18 to the new Web App.
Otherwise, you will only gain access after you have logged into FIFA 18, created your club in FUT 18, and answered a security question. With this security question, you will then be able to access the Web App. In other words, if you do not have an account yet, you will need to wait until you own a copy of FIFA 18.
You can read the most important information about FIFA 18 here:
Online games like FIFA 18 are increasingly crossing the line into gambling and exceeding it. An old-school MMORPG, Runescape, has now escalated a promotional action leading to protests from players.
It is a question that online games must increasingly ask themselves: What is the difference between their methods and the methods of gambling?
Clear rules exist for gambling in many countries. However, online games also involve betting real money and prizes, and it mostly goes unnoticed. This is all “new territory” and not regulated. Gambling methods in online games particularly affect adolescents and children, who should be protected the most.
Gambling in online games is becoming an increasingly debated topic
The issue last gained traction with CS:GO. Players were betting large amounts of money on websites using weapon skins that they could then exchange for real money and back again. Players were betting on just about anything. Valve put a stop to that.
In China, there are now laws requiring game developers to disclose the probabilities of their loot boxes. This also affects games like Hearthstone or Overwatch.
Investigations show that online games are increasingly adopting established tricks from casinos to attract players. These are psychological tricks that have been known and deciphered for a long time but are still highly effective. For example, players are made to feel especially excited about the payout or are given the sense of having control over their fate.
Runescape employs gambling mechanics “All or Nothing”
Currently, the old MMORPG Runescape has likely crossed the line between online gaming and gambling. At least, a controversial action has sparked significant protests. It involved a login reward in the “Treasure Hunter System” – which is a type of lockbox reward. Each day, you can obtain one or two keys. With each key you use, you have a chance to win a bonus from a prize pool.
The gambling element here: You either take a prize right away or collect keys for the chance of obtaining a bigger, rarer prize. However, there’s a risk that if you gamble for a higher prize, you may lose all your progress on the prize.
Stop turning Runescape into a one-armed bandit
This mechanic was far too much “gambling” for some Runescape players, and they protested vehemently on reddit. A game that so many young people play shouldn’t be so inclined towards gambling mechanics.
Their demand: Stop turning Runescape into a damn one-armed bandit. This is bad for Runescape, and I’m worried that you are making children into little gamblers.
Developer Jagex responded to the sharp criticism, stating that they are experimenting with different mechanics. They have noted that this is not well received and want to process the feedback.
Dangerous game with microtransactions
Mein MMO thinks: Runescape is not the problem here, but merely represents another stage of escalation due to the typical gambling mechanism “All or Nothing” used.
At its core, it is about microtransactions tied to random outcomes.
These are often just marginal changes – a loot box here, 5€ for a chance to get the item you want there. But one must be aware that all of this involves gambling mechanics and that there are people who are susceptible to such mechanisms. And these mechanisms work through microtransactions and generate a tremendous amount of revenue in gaming.
Whenever you make a microtransaction without knowing what item will actually come out, it is essentially gambling. And publishers entice players into these microtransactions using the same methods that casinos employ to keep players at the table longer.
Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood is not just a successful expansion. The addon has brought a tremendous increase in sales to the online role-playing game. Additionally, there’s the mount Sleipnir as a flying mount with update 4.1.
The second addon for Final Fantasy XIV, Stormblood, is resulting in higher revenue and increased player numbers for publisher Square Enix.
Tremendous Revenue Increase from Stormblood Addon
The first quarter of the fiscal year 2018 must have put a blissful smile on the faces of Square Enix shareholders. Because of Stormblood, Final Fantasy XIV has become more popular than ever before.
The high revenues are said to result, according to the quarterly report, from both many addons sold and an increased number of subscribers. Therefore, Square Enix expects that Final Fantasy XIV will continue to have a strong impact on the company’s profit in the future.
According to Square Enix, there have never been so many paying subscribers for Final Fantasy XIV as after the release of the expansion.
Note: We already reported at the beginning of August about the excellent numbers of Stormblood that the number of subscribers has risen to a new record high, which was new to us. This is now evident from a translation of the presentation from August 4th from Japanese.
Sleipnir can fly again with patch 4.1!
Not only are the revenues of Square Enix currently on a high flight. The mount Sleipnir, Odin’s horse, can also fly with update 4.1. This is in response to a long-held fan wish.
In Destiny 2, kinetic weapons deal more damage than energy weapons, right? There are significant differences in PvP and PvE.
Those who have read our comprehensive weapon guide for Destiny 2 or have examined the weapons in the game closely know that kinetic weapons deal more damage in PvE than energy weapons of the same weapon archetype.
Specifically, this means: An automatic rifle with a fire rate of 450 in the kinetic slotdepletesthe health of a standard enemy in PvEfaster than an automatic rifle with a fire rate of 450 in the energy slot.
This knowledge is not new; it was already known before the launch of Destiny 2. During the beta, smart minds conducted tests.
Now, the Redditor Kitsunekinder presents new, interesting test results. He experimented with kinetic and energy weapons of the same archetype in PvE and PvP, pitting them against standard enemies, shielded opponents, and Guardians with and without active Supers. In PvE, he always fought at the same spawn point against the same enemies. No mods were used.
Kinetic weapons deal 10% more damage in PvE than energy weapons
We directly summarize the most exciting findings:
In PvE, kinetic weapons deal 10% more damage to enemies without shields than energy weapons of the same weapon archetype.
In PvE, energy weapons deal nearly three times the damage to enemy shields than kinetic weapons of the same archetype. The elemental type does not matter here.
In PvP, kinetic and energy weapons deal exactly the same damage in standard engagements, as long as the weapons belong to the same archetype.
In PvP, an energy weapon deals 10% more damage to Guardians with an active Super than kinetic weapons of the same archetype. The elemental type does not matter.
Important: The differences always refer to the same weapon archetype. A kinetic scout rifle, for example, does not deal 10% more damage in PvE than an energy automatic rifle.
In practice, these results mean:
When a heavy opponent with a shield approaches you in PvE, first shoot down the shield with the energy weapon, then switch to the kinetic weapon and finish him off.
In PvP, it usually doesn’t matter whether you have a kinetic or an energy weapon. If an enemy with an active Super comes around the corner, whip out the energy weapon.
Another finding that the user stumbled upon during his tests: Elite enemies (with yellow health bars) take the same body shot damage as standard enemies, but elite enemies suffer around 50% less crit damage than standard enemies.
Keep in mind that these numbers are not official but are based on community test results.
If you want more information about the weapons and for instance are still unsure about what matching elements do in PvE, then take a look at our weapon guide for Destiny 2.
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The Pokémon GO Plus now takes much longer to perform actions like catching or spinning PokéStops. This is due to a problem with iOS 11.
There is a new software update for Apple devices that not only offers cool new features but also comes with difficulties.
There are issues with the collaboration between the new operating system and Pokémon GO as well as the GO Plus gadget. The handy gadget now vibrates only three to five times before it registers a button activation.
This significantly delays the time it takes to activate stops or catch Pokémon, and you miss out on valuable items and monsters.
Pokémon GO iOS 11 Bug
The new iOS 11 causes problems when you play Pokémon GO with the GO+ gadget. In fact, you carry the small “Plus” helper with you so that collecting items or catching monsters can be done without handling the smartphone.
Some players use it when they are on the go and don’t want to miss stops and Pokémon:
The GO+ vibrates
You press the button, interrupting the vibration
The gadget then attempts to catch a monster or collect items
This was convenient for joggers, as they didn’t have to slow down at stops but could collect items while running by. Passengers in cars also liked using the gadget because otherwise, it was rare to have time to spin PokéStops while driving past – it takes too much time on the phone.
Now players are complaining on Reddit and Twitter: The GO+ has become slower. The culprit is the new iOS 11, as it apparently forces the GO+ to vibrate initially three to five times before it realizes “Aha, someone pressed the button.”
Whether this is a mistake or actually intended is still not entirely clear. We have inquired with Niantic and are still waiting for a response. Perhaps the developers are already working on a solution. If there’s something new, we will report it here and on our Pokémon GO Facebook page.
Update – 21.9.: Reddit user ShugoTakahashi shows in a video how the bug manifests. He compares an older iOS version with the new iOS 11 version.
The mobile game Summoners War allows you to engage in exciting tactical arena battles based on the rock-paper-scissors principle. There is even a world championship called “Summoners War World Arena Championship 2017,” where there is a lot of money to be won. But what is Summoners War all about?
The mobile tactical game Summoners War has over 70 million players. The secret to its success is the tactical gameplay. In an arena, you compete as a summoner against an opponent and use combinations of various summoned creatures.
Each of these beings has different powers, assigned to different elements. Just like in the good old rock-paper-scissors, the right combination decides victory or defeat. Depending on how often you win in the so-called Sky Arena, you rank up and can participate in tournaments.
Summoners War World Arena Championship 2017 – Start of the World Championship with Great Rewards
These tournaments are not just a means to an end in Summoners War. Rather, there is a lot to win, especially at the start of the biggest world championship tournament Summoners War World Arena Championship 2017.
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The world championship tournament begins with the regional qualifying tournament on October 7, 2017, in Paris at the theater and cinema “La Comedia.” There, the 16 best players from Europe will meet and compete for a spot in the grand final tournament in the USA in November. Additionally, there are substantial prizes: A total of $5,000 will be awarded to the winners of the preliminary rounds, and the grand final has a prize pool of $50,000.
Summoners War – Be a Spectator at the World Championship
Registration for players has now ended, but you can still participate as a spectator.
Those who watch on-site in Paris will also receive a goody bag with 750 crystals and a T-shirt. Other preliminary tournaments will take place in various locations including Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.
Note: The Webedia group, which includes Mein-MMO, cooperates with Com2Us (Summoners War).
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The arena brawler Battlerite will be transformed from a Buy2Play title to Free2Play in November. Additionally, the roadmap for the upcoming year 2017 has been presented. Is the change in the business model a cause for concern?
Battlerite, the unofficial successor to Bloodline Champions, is a fun and fast-paced arena brawler. So a MOBA that focuses solely on team fights, skill shots, and duels in an ever-shrinking arena. The game from the Swedish indie studio Stunlock launched in September 2016 with a massive success on Steam and quickly reached number 1 on the Steam sales charts.
At that time, you had to purchase Battlerite as an early access version. However, in November the game should become Free2Play.
Battlerite – Is Free2Play a bad sign?
For many games, switching to a Free2Play model has been the beginning of the end. A method to try to save a dying game by making it accessible for free to many players, only to then charge them heavily. Is Battlerite going down the same path?
First of all, Free2Play is not a surprise for those familiar with the game. Already at the early access launch in 2016, the developers announced that Battlerite would be a Free2Play game on launch. On the other hand, player numbers have noticeably declined. According to Steam charts, Battlerite reached its peak in December 2016 with over 16,000 players.
In August 2017, the record was just a maximum of 2,500 players. In September, the numbers have slightly recovered, with a maximum of 4,345 gamers so far. A Free2Play launch could indeed bring fresh wind!
Battlerite – The roadmap for 2017 and 2018 – Xbox One launch next year!
In addition to the Free2Play launch, the developers have other goals. After some players reported that not much new content had come to Battlerite for a long time, it seems they are now ramping up:
September: Battlerite will be free to play from September 25 to October 1. You can try the game at your leisure and decide whether you want to buy it to get all champions when it becomes free2play. During this time, Battlerite will also be 50 percent cheaper, costing only 9.98 Euros.
October: Battlerite will receive a system in which you can pre-set your Battlerites – useful buffs that you receive each round from which you can only choose a selection. Additionally, new Battlerites and revisions of the old versions will be introduced. Also, a new UI and a new game mode, which is still unknown, will be added.
November: The Free2Play launch will occur on November 8. As a free player, you will get a selection of easy-to-play heroes, but you can purchase new ones with real money or in-game currency. There will also be a new hero, additional items, an AFK penalty system, and additional music. Later in the month, there will be an event with dinosaurs.
December: Here, you can expect a winter event with a new champion and special ice chests.
2018: Next year, Battlerite will have a tournament system, a new HUD, clans, three new champions in the first quarter, new maps, additional game modes, an event for the Chinese New Year, and finally the launch on Xbox One!
The announced updates have meanwhile delighted many Battlerite players. For a long time, there wasn’t much content, but now many wishes are coming true.
The colorful hero shooter Paladins is now being covered by our colleague Leya in the live stream. This has, in turn, inspired Jürgen, who spent the weekend with Paladins and can’t get enough now. Here is his play report.
Last week, colleague Leya started her live stream of Paladins for the first time and played for two hours the colorful hero shooter from Hi-Rez. She presented the game with humor and charm. I simply couldn’t help but install Paladins that same evening and dive into the fray.
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I actually thought I was done with Paladins. A few months ago, I had already invested a lot of time in the hero shooter. Back then, my enthusiasm was great. I racked up loads of kills and my opponents fell in droves before the righteous fury of my weapons.
Unlike similar games like Overwatch or even Battleborn, I was not in the lower middle or bottom tier in Paladins. I was rather a real killer! I felt ultra-powerful and basked in the glory of my fame:
“Yes, tremble and hide, you miserable noobs! The “Stöffelnator” is on the prowl, and soon it will be over for you!”
Paladins – Oops, why am I suddenly dying?
Apparently, deep down, I was indeed a real pro gamer, and the other players in Paladins were quite the idiots. They stubbornly ran into my fire again and again, and I could easily dodge their pathetic counterattacks.
Then I finally reached level 5, and the great awakening came. Suddenly, it was the other way around, and I was farmed like a field of potatoes at harvest time! What I didn’t know: In Paladins, you play the first 5 account levels against bots without realizing it!
Of course, I looked good against bots, even with my rather modest shooting skills! Against real people, however, I quickly ran out of tricks. I was immensely disappointed and didn’t play Paladins much after that. I had other games to play and eventually forgot the shooter.
Paladins – Reunion with success!
But then came Leya’s stream premiere, and I wanted to see how my colleague was performing live in front of the webcam – Paladins or not. She initially played the – to me – new hero Ash, and I found the gameplay really interesting. So I quickly installed Paladins myself and tried the game again.
And after just one round, I was back under the spell of the game. I played Ash and got along great with the heroine. Everything felt intuitive, and I played my role as an off-tank really well.
Whether I was protecting my team with the shield, blowing enemies away with shrapnel rounds, or pushing them around with shoulder charges, Ash was made for me. And since she is a tank, I didn’t always have to dodge and play carefully until I had low hit points; I could mostly flee or be healed. Now that’s fun!
In the end, I cautiously asked my team-mates considering the pretty good stats: “Were those bots or real players?” – And yes, they were indeed not bots, I actually had success! What joy!
Paladins – My new favorite game!
Gradually, I started trying out other heroes. I quickly realized what I was good at and what didn’t suit me at all. For example, the goblin Ruckus and the tactically tricky healer Ying were nothing for me. I got taken out way too quickly with Ruckus. Leya later said, “Yeah, of course, that’s also an off-tank that doesn’t solo run into the fire and expect to survive long.”
Okay, good to know. For that, I got along better with the dark healer Seris or the sneaky fox Pip. Especially with Seris, it’s a blast to pump the enemies full of charges with each hit. When the enemy then flees, a push of the button detonates the charges. Suddenly, the enemy is dead and wonders, “WTF?” It’s a lot of fun!
Paladins – Less of an Overwatch clone than you might think
The flanker Androxus, on the other hand, was a bit tricky at first. I expected some sort of Tracer in demon form from the skill description. However, I didn’t consider that Androxus doesn’t keep his unused teleport charges.
After the first trigger, a timer set in, and if I didn’t use the charges by then, they would all be gone, and the cooldown would start. Until I figured that out, I had to die many deaths and often cursed the strange controls!
However, my absolute favorite besides Ash is Maeve. Especially the new “Raeve” skin has captured my attention. Depending on the action, the dubstep beat in the background intensifies or slows down when I’m not in combat and taking down enemies in droves with Maeve’s killer combos.
I still don’t know if I got better in the meantime or if Paladins has changed, but I now really like Hi-Rez’s hero shooter and will certainly play it longer.
Maybe Leya will let me participate in a future live stream. The next Twitch stream from Leya on Paladins is on Thursday, September 21!
