Destiny 2 YouTubers complain: We are earning too little money

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Problems with YouTube. Some of the most prominent content creators for games like Destiny 2 believe: There is a curse upon them.

The Adpocalypse Came in April

In April 2017, something happened that is now known as the “Adpocalypse.” At that time, companies that advertised on YouTube realized that their ads were being shown before videos with which they wanted nothing to do. Imagine a cola ad flashing before a video that denies the Holocaust or promotes the use of weapons.

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Back then, some companies were horrified and pulled away from YouTube. This hit the YouTube corporation where it hurts: in the wallet.

Since then, algorithms have been at work, “de-monetizing” videos. This means: no ads are shown anymore and the YouTuber no longer earns money with their content.

Gaming YouTubers Are Particularly Affected by the Measures

The problem: This “demonetization” does not only affect random people who preach hate messages, but also game YouTubers. Especially the “Call of Duty” scene felt this acutely, and now YouTubers who specialize in Destiny 2 are noticing it too.

Apparently, YouTube or their automated algorithm believes: They show weapons and glorify violence. Our advertising partners want nothing to do with that.

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In an article from Kotaku, YouTubers speak out. For instance, “MTashed” is in a panic. He feels that everything he does is being demonetized. If he makes a gun review and has the weapon in the thumbnail, the video is gone.

  • MTashed is meticulously trying to find out how to avoid this, trying to recognize what exactly YouTube punishes. He no longer uses “All-Caps” in the title, he no longer includes weapons in thumbnails, tries to avoid the word “weapon” in the title, but he still gets hit. Currently, MTashed receives 75% less from YouTube than he should.
  • His colleague Skill Up says he loses 60% of the money he should be earning from his Destiny videos.
  • YouTuber Patrick Casey was only hit by the penalty once. A Xur Inventory Review got caught. He wonders about this special treatment: Others are constantly affected, but he apparently is not.
  • While another YouTuber, “CammyCakes,” says, for him, this is not a problem at all. His Destiny videos have never been demonetized, even though he curses like a sailor and shoots at a corpse for 30 seconds, nothing happens to him.
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That’s exactly the point many YouTubers struggle with: It is not at all clear what criteria YouTube uses to decide which video can have ads and which cannot. It is always uncertain whether a video that contains a lot of work will generate money or not.

Official statements from YouTube representatives are nebulous and unsatisfactory for the affected content creators. YouTube refers to the possibility of appealing. However, the YouTubers say: “Thank you. If videos are monetized after 5-7 days, no one cares anymore. Most videos are really watched only in the first 1-3 days.”

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Superstition Thrives Where Uncertainty Exists

As a consequence, superstition spreads among Destiny 2 YouTubers.

While MTashed also has harmless videos punished and believes, “I am cursed,” CammyCakes, who gets nothing punished, says a guardian angel watches over him. This is surely due to his stunning appearance.

Last time we talked about the YouTube scene surrounding Destiny:

Destiny: The latest YouTube star is a sarcastic Australian

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Attention! Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres will soon be leaving Pokémon GO

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Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Lugia will soon disappear from Pokémon GO. You can find the legendary birds as raid bosses in gyms and catch them there – if you defeat them.  

The final hours are running out! You can only catch the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Lugia in Pokémon GO for a short time.

Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Lugia – Catch them only until August 31

If you want to catch these special Pokémon, you have until Thursday, August 31, to do so. To achieve this, you must defeat the birds in raid battles. You will need particularly strong Pokémon.

This is the best way to counter the legendary birds:

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Did you already catch these legendary birds, or do you need to hurry now? Next, Mewtwo is coming to the game – It is only available in exclusive raids. 

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WoW: New cinematic for 7.3 reveals dark truth about the Naaru

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A new cinematic in WoW Patch 7.3 reveals new details about the Naaru. And it sheds a whole new “light” on the holy creatures …

Although the maintenance for Patch 7.3 Shadows of Argus in World of Warcraft is still officially ongoing, Blizzard has already released a new cinematic.

Rejection of the Gift

In the cinematic, the Army of the Light manages to reconstruct the Supreme Naaru, Xe’ra. The holy being rises and immediately addresses Illidan – the Chosen One. With warm words, the Naaru lures Illidan closer and offers to cleanse his body and fill it with light, that he may become a being of light. But Illidan rejects the gift. He has already traded something for power once and does not want to do so a second time.

And that’s precisely when the exciting point comes – the Naaru forces Illidan. Xe’ra binds the demon hunter in golden chains and begins to purify his body against his will and empower him. Illidan fights against it, unleashes his inner demon, and destroys Xe’ra.

You can watch the cinematic “Rejection of the Gift” here:

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The Naaru – Just a Manipulating Force in the Cosmos?

This plot development sheds entirely new light on the Naaru. They have previously been seen as pillars of goodness, pure beings of light. But are they really? Until now, the Naaru have always been on the side of the mortal races – whether Draenei, Humans, or Elves.

But the crux of the matter is: The races have always followed the will of the Naaru. The races have always seen the will of the Naaru as the “good path.” Draenei have preached for millennia that the Naaru bring wisdom and strength. As soon as someone resists “the prophecy,” the Naaru resort to violence.

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Thus, the Naaru could simply be very powerful, manipulative beings. Since “The Burning Crusade,” we have known that the Naaru emit waves in their presence that reach the mind of every being and fill it with peace and serenity. One feels comfortable with what the Naaru says – one automatically supports it.

This theory is also strengthened by the fact that none of the other attendees (Alleria, Turalyon, Velen) intervenes when Xe’ra obviously wants to force Illidan. They are all convinced that “the Light” is doing the right thing – because they are under a form of mind control.

Xe’ra may also be a one-off case. But if one looks back, then the Eredar were also corrupted by a being of light – for that is how Sargeras presented himself to the Eredar, as a holy, luminous being of light. Is there a connection …?

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What do you think of this story twist and the theory? A cool plot twist? What are the Naaru really? Are they truly much more fanatical and “darker” than was previously recognized?

Cortyn says: Watching the cinematic made my grin broader and broader. One of my characters had long speculated in RP that the Naaru essentially act just like the Old Gods and place their light above all else. They even control the immediate environment through “pleasant sounds” that influence everyone nearby – mind control that the victims still perceive as positive.

That the Naaru are now regarded as at least fanatical and perhaps even “evil” makes me cheer. A cool story twist that hardly anyone expected and which makes many past actions in World of Warcraft appear questionable.

You can find more information about Patch 7.3 Shadows of Argus in this article.

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Destiny 2 PC Beta: The Farm opens its gates – in the middle of the night

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The open beta for Destiny 2 on PC started yesterday at 7 PM. Just like console players, PC gamers can now visit the Farm. We have the dates for you.

During the beta, you are allowed to try the first story mission, a strike, and the competitive multiplayer mode of Destiny 2.

Bungie has now announced that the new social space – the Farm will also open its doors for you. In the Farm, you can organize your inventory through the vault, purchase gear and weapons from vendors, and interact with other players for joint activities.

The Farm was already accessible during the console beta.

The Farm on PC: Only for night owls?

You should stay up longer tonight because Bungie has announced that the Farm will be open from 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM on the night of August 31. So if you have to get up early on Thursday, this time is quite inconvenient.

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Guardians on the Farm having a nice kick

You won’t be able to do anything grand on the Farm; all the vendors are still on vacation or in the Tower, and your vault is offline. Use the trip to the Farm for a stroll.

The Destiny 2 beta is now open for everyone. Read here if your rig meets the system requirements for Destiny 2. The beta on PC also benefits from some changes compared to consoles.

What do you think? Will you visit the Farm despite the late hour? Let us know in the comments!

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PS Plus in September 2017 – The free games for PS4 have been leaked!

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The free PS4 games for PS Plus (PlayStation Plus) are probably already known. The leak shows two free games for September 2017.

Update: The official PS Plus games for September are known! You can find them in the link.

Most likely, the official “PlayStation Plus” games for September 2017 will be revealed today, August 30, around 5:30 PM. However, a leaked Facebook advertisement already reveals which two PS4 games you can look forward to.

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The sponsored Facebook advertisement from Sony PlayStation, which was supposedly shared via Hot UK Deals, reveals: “PS Plus members, download inFamous Second Son and Child of Light in September.”

If this leak is true – and it seems quite credible – you can download these games to your PS4 in September:

  • inFamous Second Son: This is an exclusive game for the PS4 developed by Sucker Punch Productions. You take on the role of Delsin Rowe, who unexpectedly gains superpowers – smoke abilities. You will spend most of your time in Seattle, a city you can explore freely, with story missions to complete.
  • Child of Light: A jump ‘n’ run game by Ubisoft where you help Aurora, a red-haired child, save the sun, the moon, and the stars that are held captive by a dark queen. It has a fairytale style.
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These games should be available for download starting on September 5, 2017.

What are the free games for PS Plus?

Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games that they can download from the PlayStation Store and add to their library. This game lineup is included in the subscription to the online service. PlayStation Plus costs just under 50 euros per year.

However, this price is changing now. Starting on August 31, 2017, at 01:01 AM, you will have to pay more. Then you will pay 59.99 euros per year.

For more information on the price increase, read here:

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Destiny 2: PC Beta in Graphics Comparison – Low and Highest Settings

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Are the best possible graphics settings of the PC beta of Destiny 2 worth it? Here is a graphic comparison in the video.

The PC beta of Destiny 2 is in full swing and many players are now closely examining how the experience as a Guardian plays out with mouse and keyboard. However, not only the controls are being scrutinized, but also the graphics. And the first impression is: It’s fantastic!

The YouTuber Arekkz Gaming has now created a video in which he takes a closer look at the graphics of the PC beta. He compares the low settings with the highest graphics settings. We embed the video for you:

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Even on “Low,” Destiny 2 Looks Good

Keep in mind that you can combine the settings in the graphics options as you like. However, for this video, Arekkz has uniformly set all settings to Low, Medium, High, or Highest. First, he shows the results in full screen, then side by side, and then in a direct comparison between Low and Highest.

The Conclusion: The PC beta of Destiny 2 also looks excellent on the low settings. There are not really any significant differences. Only the appearance of the weapon noticeably suffers under the low settings and details in the distance become blurred.

You don’t need the best hardware to enjoy Destiny 2.

Everything you need to know about the PC version of Destiny 2 can be found here.
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Exclusive Mein-MMO Discounts on the PC Version of Destiny 2

Together with Gamesplanet, we have an exclusive discount on the PC version of Destiny 2! 

And here’s how it works:

1. Go to https://de.gamesplanet.com/ and create an account or log in.
2. Go to the product page for Destiny 2 or Destiny 2 Deluxe (linked above) and add the game to your cart.
3. Then enter the discount code DESTINYISTMEINMMO in the field “Redeem voucher”.
4. The price of the game changes to 49.79€ (Standard) or 82.99€ (Deluxe), and you can purchase it at a discount.
5. You will find the key in your Gamesplanet library in time for the preload/release.
 

This discount offer is valid until September 1, 2017, at 09:59 AM.

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Baseball-Star spielt im Destiny-2-Outfit, wird auf die Bank gesetzt

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A baseball professional in the USA is now advertising for Destiny 2 – he is swapping his team uniform for the Destiny look. However, it hasn’t brought him much luck.

Aaron Judge is a strong candidate for Rookie of the Year in America’s national pastime, baseball. Typically, uniforms are strictly regulated there. However, over the weekend, during a “Players Weekend,” uniform rules were relaxed. Players had more options for choosing their sportswear.

This is intended to allow players to express their personal style and preferences through their uniforms.

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Aaron Judge took the opportunity to express his love for Destiny 2. Some may claim he also earned a few extra dollars in the process. But we don’t know that.

Destiny 2 proudly presented three outfits ahead of the event, consisting of cleats and gloves, which the top rookie was to wear over the weekend. His team, the New York Yankees, was playing a three-game series against Bungie’s hometown team, the Seattle Mariners.

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In the first game against the Seattle Mariners, Judge immediately wore the Warlock outfit and scored, but the Yankees, his team, lost 2:1.

Luck in advertising, misfortune in the game

He then wore the other outfits for Titan and Hunter in the subsequent games against the Mariners. The Yankees won both games. However, Judge probably didn’t shine much in the two games as Titan and Hunter.

Therefore, the weekend didn’t bring much luck to Destiny fan Judge. As reported by Spox, the Yankees already benched him on Monday evening. Judge is said to be in a sports crisis and they want to give him a break. He also needs to recover from a shoulder injury. He is getting a few days off, which would surely do him good.

However, there is a positive side to this: If the crisis lasts a bit longer, Judge now at least has time for the PC beta of Destiny 2.

PC players love Destiny 2 Beta – Some console veterans envious

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Beginner’s Guides for ARK Survival Evolved – Start Help for the Release

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In this overview, we have compiled a few guides for ARK Survival Evolved that serve as a starting aid for beginners. Topics such as taming dinos and how you can survive the first hours in ARK are covered.

After being in Early Access for two years, ARK Survival Evolved has now transitioned to full release. We take this opportunity to create a small overview of guides to ease beginners’ first hours in ARK.

ARK belongs to the genre of survival MMOs, and as such, you must secure and fight for your survival. You will be placed as a nearly naked person on the large map with a mysterious implant in your arm. The implant gives you access to your inventory, which you accumulate throughout the game.

Now it is essential to survive against dangerous creatures and relentless nature. You decide whether to engage only in PvE against your surroundings or to compete against other players in PvP. You can join or create tribes and build your own base with prehistoric pets.

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Tips and Tricks – How to survive the first hours in ARK Survival Evolved

New survival fighters will receive a quick introduction to ARK in the following guides to master the first steps. Topics covered include choosing the right starting area, finding the first food, or dying and respawning.

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And once you are strong survivors, you can set off for Ragnarok – Only the strongest can survive here!

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Destiny 2 Open Beta: Start and Download – PC Beta for Everyone! – Server Offline

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Today, on August 29th, the PC Open Beta of Destiny 2 starts. Anyone can participate.

Update 17:12: To prepare for the launch of the Open Beta, maintenance is now taking place on the PC Beta. The servers are offline.

Update 17:38: The servers are back online, you need to download a small update before you can play again (the Closed Beta).

Update 19:03: First users report that the download is live. Restart the Blizzard app if the Install button is missing. However, some users report that it is still not working for them. So far, there is no information from Bungie.

Update 19:12: More and more users are reporting that the download is running for them. So far, there are no reports of error codes. Enjoy the Beta!

Since yesterday, the Closed Beta of Destiny 2 has been running on PC, accessible only to players who pre-ordered the MMO shooter or otherwise obtained a beta code. All others can currently only watch.

If you neither have a pre-order nor a code but would like to test Destiny 2 on PC, you won’t have to wait much longer. Tonight, on August 29th, the PC Beta opens its doors for all interested parties.

Here are the important dates:

  • Destiny 2 PC Open Beta Start: August 29, 2017, at 7 PM
  • The PC Beta phase ends on August 31, 2017, at 7 PM

There is no preload as there was for the Closed Beta for the Open Beta. According to Bungie, you can only download the necessary game data starting today, August 29th. Currently, this is still not possible. The download can only start at 7 PM.

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You can find all important information about the PC Beta of Destiny, such as system requirements and content, in the provided link.

If you want more information about Destiny 2, you can

Exclusive Mein-MMO Discounts on the PC Version of Destiny 2

Together with Gamesplanet, we have an exclusive discount on the PC version of Destiny 2! 

And here’s how it works:

1. Go to https://de.gamesplanet.com/ and create an account or log in.
2. Go to the product page of Destiny 2 or Destiny 2 Deluxe (linked above) and add the game to your cart.
3. Then enter the discount code DESTINYISTMEINMMO in the “Redeem voucher” field.
4. The price of the game changes to €49.79 (Standard) or €82.99 (Deluxe), and you can purchase it at a discount.
5. You will find the key in your library on Gamesplanet in time for preload/release.
 

This discount offer is valid until September 01, 2017, at 09:59 AM.

Note: We will skip the Weekly Reset article this week. The Oryx Raid is up next, and the Nightfall strike is The Taken King with Epic, Fresh Troops, Puzzle, Catapult, and Exposure.

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Black Desert: The Horde PvE Mode “Savage Rift” arrives tomorrow!

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Black Desert Online will receive a new PvE mode tomorrow, on August 30, 2017. “Savage Rift” will be a so-called “Horde Mode” where you have to fight through increasingly larger waves of enemies and survive as long as possible.

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A new PvE game mode is on the way in Black Desert Online. Instead of just grinding or clearing dungeons, you will soon have the chance to try out a fun new Horde Mode.

Black Desert Online – Gameplay – Endure and Grab Items

The new Horde Mode is called “Savage Rift” and will be available for the US and Europe version of Black Desert Online already on August 30, 2017. In Savage Rift, you can expect the following content and challenges:

  • 8 to 10 players will compete
  • You must have reached at least level 56
  • You defend a tower against a total of 25 waves of enemies that become increasingly stronger and more numerous with each wave.
  • At the end, a mighty field boss awaits you
  • Each time you survive a wave, you earn points that you can invest in defensive mechanisms such as traps, turrets, and walls. This improves your survival in the next attack. Additionally, using such items nets you even more points for victory.

Those who endure until the end can look forward to particularly cool loot.

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Also interesting: Black Desert Online – Developer punishes naughty employees

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PUBG zieht Spieler von CS:GO und H1Z1 an und ab

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is played by an extremely high number of players eagerly. But where do all the enthusiastic battle royale shooter fans come from and which game is currently suffering from a massive player drop?

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a phenomenon: Every month, the battle royale shooter by former modder Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene records new milestones in concurrent players. By now, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has even surpassed Valve’s MOBA Dota 2 on Steam in terms of concurrent players.

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But one question remains open: Where do all the fans of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds come from? Are these all new players or have they migrated from somewhere else?

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – PUBG wins, CS:GO loses

According to the Steam analytics site Steamspy, the answer is clear. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is the main source of new players for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds:

  • 55 percent of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds players also play CS:GO.
  • These CS:GO players were on average 50 percent more engaged in Counter-Strike before the release of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds compared to the majority of other CS:GO players.
  • Now they are playing 30 percent less CS:GO overall because they are spending time in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is also encroaching significantly on the territory of CS:GO and is attracting the most engaged players over there. According to the comments under the Steam Spy tweet on Twitter, this is mainly due to:

  • The similar shooter gameplay (Once you die, you’re out)
  • CS:GO hasn’t had any major updates for a long time, while there’s always something new in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
  • PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is equally fun for hardcore gamers and casuals

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Especially popular among Chinese, Americans, and Germans

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Also interesting: The direct battle royale competitor H1Z1: King of the Kill had to concede players to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Additionally, the less enthusiastic players of Payday 2 and Left4Dead 2 also flocked away and landed in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. One reason for this could be PUBG’s better shooter gameplay.

Steamspy also has an answer to the origin of all these players from PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. According to Steamspy, most of them come from China, the USA, and Germany. The exciting open-world battle royale gameplay seems to fit the German ideal of deserving success after hard work.

Also interesting: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in preview report – That’s why it’s so good!

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Destiny 2: Glimmer Engrams for XP – Experience points are always worth it

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In Destiny 2, you should also have an incentive to collect XP beyond the level cap. Because for XP, you will receive white Engrams (Shiny Engrams)!

In Destiny 2, you will need experience points (XP) to level up, just like in Destiny 1. You get this XP whenever you defeat enemies or complete challenges.

However, at some point you will reach the level cap, the maximum level. Then you no longer need experience points to level up. What is the point of XP then?

In Destiny 1, you could collect XP beyond the level cap to fill an XP bar. When this bar was full, you received Light particles. In Destiny 2, there is a different reward for that: White Engrams, which are called “Shiny Engrams”.

Bright Engrams and Prestigious Gear

Gaming sites like IGN and Gameinformer have been able to thoroughly explore the European Dead Zone of Destiny 2 and discover things that were previously unknown.

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Thus, “Bright Engrams” have been sighted, representing “bright” or “radiant” Engrams, depicted with a white Engram symbol:

These Engrams are introduced as follows: You receive Bright Engrams by leveling up. They contain items with which you can customize your character. Tess Everis can decrypt them – Tess is the woman from the “Eververse” in Destiny 1.

In other words, these white Engrams contain exclusively cosmetic items, with which you can personalize your Guardians.

According to IGN, you also receive these special Engrams after reaching the level cap when you fill the XP bar. They are intended to create an additional incentive to continue playing in the endgame.

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Presumably, you will also be able to purchase the white Engrams from Tess Everis if she is the contact person for that. However, this has not been confirmed. Which cosmetic items are included is also still unknown. Presumably shaders, sparrows, ghost shells, etc.

Additionally: In this screenshot, you can see that the white Engrams can apparently also be obtained through activities like Flashpoints. Here the reward “Prestigious Gear” is mentioned, which means “Prestige Gear”. The symbol is identical to that of the white Engrams.

What do you think about the white Engrams?

Interesting: PC players love the Destiny 2 beta – Some console veterans are envious

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Friday the 13th: Keine Teamkills mehr! Neuer Patch ist live

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No team kills, smaller maps, and better textures – Friday the 13th: The Game addresses many issues.

Since its launch, Friday the 13th: The Game has been plagued by several issues across all platforms (PS4, Xbox One, and PC). The developers took such a long time for the patches that players sometimes thought the game had been “dropped” right after launch and that they were working on the next title. However, this does not seem to be the case. A new patch is now live and has brought numerous changes aimed at improving gameplay and performance.

We already reported about the update in this article.

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Campers may not like each other – whether they want to or not

Many players, who previously had to deal with the killer Jason, but with other campers, can now breathe a sigh of relief. In public matches, it is no longer possible to kill other campers. While it is still possible to harm allies by running them over with a car, almost all other sources (such as weapons) can no longer be used against the campers. As a result, trolling in the game should be somewhat limited.

In private matches, however, players can still eliminate each other at will. But who would be such a mean teammate … right?

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Shrunk maps – 40% more action?

Another important point is the size of the maps. Many players felt they were too spacious and often could completely avoid encounters with the killer. This will change moving forward, as the size of all maps has been reduced by about 40%. This means more encounters between campers and Jason; however, the key locations on each map are now closer together. The goal seems to be more interaction between the two parties.

Aside from the larger changes mentioned above, there are also many small improvements. For example, the resolution of the textures on Xbox One has been increased, leading to better graphical representations overall. Additionally, many kills that could not previously be executed correctly in various locations have been fixed.

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These are the real killers!

Now is the perfect time to take another look at the horror slasher and ban a few campers into the depths of Crystal Lake … or die miserably in the attempt to escape the killer.

You can find more information about Friday the 13th: The Game in our news overview.

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Game of Thrones instead of Elder Scrolls 6 – Rumors about Bethesda RPG (Update)

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There are rumors about a large AAA RPG related to Game of Thrones. Bethesda might be planning this as one of two new top games that could rival the size of Skyrim or Fallout.

Currently, there is a delicious rumor circulating that seems quite credible. One advantage: Whether it’s true or not, we should find out soon.

Bethesda is working on two major new titles

We know that Bethesda is currently planning two “large, new titles” that are supposed to be released before “The Elder Scrolls VI.” However, we do not know what exactly this entails. Neither at E3 2017 nor at Gamescom were major titles presented, instead, there were only new versions of Skyrim, which some people online have found quite amusing.

However, there are already quite clear indications of what these games might be:

Some hope that the Game-of-Thrones game could be introduced today, during the last episode of the seventh season of the TV series “Game of Thrones,” with a commercial.

Game of Thrones as an RPG – the next big thing

Game of Thrones could become the next “big thing” . In an interview with IGN in June 2016, it was confirmed that Bethesda is working on two major projects, that will be as large as Fallout or Skyrim.

These are supposed to be games that are somewhat different from what Bethesda is known for, but still be the kind that makes you say afterward: “Alright, that fits them.” So far, nothing has been heard about either game, and it could soon be time for the titles to go public.

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If Game of Thrones comes from Bethesda, it will probably only be as the “next game” after Starfield and likely after the end of the TV series Game of Thrones. It is assumed that the final season may not air until 2019.

Update 29.8.: As Forbes reports, a spokesperson from Target has distanced themselves from this “product page” related to Bethesda: Game of Thrones. They called it a “hoax,” a joke.  They do not specify by whom. Target apologizes if this prank caused confusion.

The rumor about Starfield and Game of Thrones remains persistent, and has now been reignited:

Bethesda is working on a freemium AAA game – Also on “Game of Thrones”?

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Skyforge PS4: Preview – With New Revenant Class!

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The Free2Play MMO Skyforge has been around for a while on PS4 and at Gamescom 2017, we were able to see the quality of the gamepad controls for ourselves. Additionally, we were allowed to take a look at the new Revenant class.

Skyforge is a fast-paced action MMORPG that also runs on the PlayStation 4. Since I always like to try how familiar MMOs play with a gamepad, I visited the My.com booth at Gamescom 2017. There, I not only had the console version of Skyforge waiting for me, but also a new class called Revenant, which is supposed to be released on September 19th.

Skyforge – Revenant as the new badass hero

Before we kicked off, the folks at My.com showed me a cool trailer for the new class in Skyforge. It featured the Revenant, a dark knight in heavy armor who fights with a giant axe. He also uses dark magic to drain the life from his enemies.

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In the intro video, he demolishes a horde of rat-like creatures and their leader with his axe and magic. Of course, I want to play this new class! Shortly thereafter, a PlayStation 4 runs, and I start as a hulking Revenant in a barren desert region.

Revenant – Off-Tank and DPS Machine

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The look of the Revenant class is already impressive. The dark warrior is heavily armored, and his armor is covered with mouths and teeth. When he stomps towards the enemy with unstoppable, slow steps, it can be quite terrifying.

However, the developers have exaggerated a bit with the cool sluggishness, as the Revenant hits hard, but takes forever. By the time the bulky fighter raises his giant axe and brings it down like an executioner’s blade on innocent creatures, an eternity passes. Additionally, with each particularly devastating attack, a cool but quite confusing animation plays that includes a camera swing around the Revenant.

“This will most likely be changed,” says one of the present staff members. The Revenant is also supposed to be reworked so that he plays a bit more dynamically and less sluggishly. Nevertheless, I found the look of the new hero appealing, and with his armor, hefty damage output, and self-healing ability, he could perform well as a DPS or Off-Tank.

Skyforge – Way cooler with a gamepad!

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While the Revenant will likely become a good hero with a little extra love and care, the other classes in Skyforge are already much further along and are a lot of fun. To conclude my demo session, I happily cycled through all the classes (in Skyforge you can switch classes at any time) and tried out the gamepad controls.

In particular, the ranged classes were a joy. The Gunner was already extremely cool with his big multi-purpose cannon. But the one that rocks the most in my opinion is the Outlaw, a kind of cowboy gunslinger with pistols. His fast-paced “Run&Gun” gameplay works fantastically well with the gamepad.

The Dance with the Cannon

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One skill allows the Outlaw to dance around like an ecstatic cannon dervish, while he sadistically dishes out damage and shoots everything in the vicinity. The skill was so cool animated that every time, everyone present had a broad smile on their lips when I invited a few enemies to a “Cannon Tango” again.

So, if you enjoy fast-paced action with perfect gamepad controls, you can’t go wrong with Skyforge.

On My.com’s homepage, you can create a free account for Skyforge.

Jürgen’s Conclusion on Skyforge on PS4

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My goodness, this is so much fun! Especially with the agile classes like the Outlaw, the console version of Skyforge is a top game. The gamepad controls are simply a lot of fun. Even a PC purist and gamepad rejector like me is weak for it.

Unfortunately, the Revenant was not quite in shape at Gamescom, but if the developers enhance the new hero a bit before the launch on September 19th and speed up his animations, the bulky melee beast should fit well into the hero repertoire of Skyforge. I’m certainly looking forward to it!

Also interesting: Skyforge on PS4: Test – How the new Free2Play MMORPG plays on console

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PUBG: Mythos Bratpfanne – Kann sie Euch auch im Real-Life retten?

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The best armor in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a cast-iron frying pan that effectively protects your behind. But would such a pan also save your ass in real life? A YouTuber put it to the test and shot real guns at pans!

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In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, your behind is safe from every enemy bullet when you have a frying pan with you. Because the massive cast-iron cooking utensil reliably protects against every hit when you carry it at your belt over your butt. Frying pans are therefore the ultimate protection against gunfire in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

But what about in real life? Should soldiers and police officers in real-life in the future prefer pans instead of the usual Kevlar vests and ceramic plates? A YouTuber tried it out and put it to the test!

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – The Experiment – Are frying pans really bulletproof?

The YouTuber behind the channel Logical Increments wanted to know if frying pans really stop bullets from pistols and rifles. Therefore, he obtained the following items in real life:

  • A brand-new cast-iron frying pan
  • A watermelon with a painted face
  • A .45 P1911 pistol
  • A 9mm P92 pistol
  • A 7.92mm Kar98k rifle

The aforementioned guns can all be found in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Therefore, they are all good test subjects. To test the protective effect of the frying pan, the YouTuber placed the watermelon behind the pan and shot at it from close range with the respective gun. If a bullet penetrated the pan and damaged the melon, the frying pan myth would be debunked.

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We don’t want to spoil the result of the shooting test here, but it is indeed surprising. We have embedded the video from Logical Increments here for you. Enjoy watching! Would you have guessed different results? Let us know in the comments!

Also interesting: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in the preview report – That’s why it’s so good!

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Der MMO-Shooter Foxhole im Anspielbericht – Teamplay ist alles

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Foxhole has been in Early Access on the gaming platform Steam for about a month now and promises battles with over 500 men on several expansive maps that are constantly changing due to player actions. Our author Dennis has taken a closer look at the game and must say after a few hours: The concept is really interesting, even if he still hasn’t quite figured it out.

Currently, there are shooters like sand on the beach, yet some game developers are trying to bring something new to the table and showcase new gameplay mechanics. With Foxhole, another tactical shooter starts and mixes action-packed battles with strategic elements. Additionally, you can practically do whatever you want in the game.

What is Foxhole actually?

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Foxhole is a MMO shooter where you control your soldier in an isometric perspective – meaning from above.  On the servers, up to 120 soldiers are controlled by players. But that’s not all: In a special campaign, multiple servers fight on multiple maps for supremacy. It can happen that over 500 players are present on the battlefields. Foxhole reminds me of a sandbox game because you can practically do whatever you want.

Will you manufacture weapons and help build walls and defenses, or would you rather play the chauffeur who transports team members to the areas of operation? You can also act as a foot soldier and give the enemy players a hard time. The battles are fought on a vast map where every action influences the war.

Gameplay – Action and Tactics with a Touch of Sandbox

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Foxhole plays out like a top-down shooter, similar to games like “Hotline Miami”. Here you control your soldier from above and navigate him across the battlefield. The control is typical for a shooter, using the “WASD” keys to move your character while aiming and firing with the mouse. Whether you rush to the front or proceed more tactically is up to you. If you prefer to charge in, you should be cautious, as ammunition is scarce in Foxhole.

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That’s why here you should drink more aim potion instead of wildly wasting bullets. If you prefer to act from the backlines and want to experience the tactical side of the game, you can spend your time gathering resources and building walls and defensive structures. Sometimes Foxhole feels like a sandbox title to me because everyone can choose how they want to contribute to the war. You can shoot or build. Or you can spend time like I did, just going back and forth and getting to know the corners of the map better.

Foxhole: My First Gaming Minutes

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Once you have chosen a suitable server, you can choose between two factions. After that, you can use a spawn point. These points are usually close to a town hall or an outpost. Here you should first build a weapon with the click of the E key so you don’t end up as cannon fodder right away. After I crafted my weapon, a teammate of mine came around the corner with a big transporter. I got in and drove with the remaining soldiers to the front line. Here you can already tell that Foxhole is a team-based shooter because you won’t get far alone.

Imagine It’s War and No One Knows How to Get There…

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If you decide to transport players back and forth, you should always lock the car when leaving, because otherwise another player will usually take the vehicle and drive off to never be seen again. Once you arrive at the outpost, you still have the option to craft a suitable weapon near a camp, provided you have the materials for it. Quickly conjure a submachine gun and off to the action. At least that’s what I imagined; in reality, I was just hitching a ride back and forth and didn’t know what I was supposed to do.

Here, the developer should definitely incorporate a comprehensive tutorial because most players want guidance when getting started. You either have to figure it out or hope for the help of an experienced player.

Teamplay is Everything in Foxhole

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Foxhole is a shooter where playing in a team is crucial. Solo players are not well-received here, and you quickly notice this in the chat. The players are passionate about it and give 100 percent effort to lead their faction to victory. I, for instance, didn’t know what was happening to me at first and was simply shot down.

Here, you really need to engage with your team and discuss strategies and approaches. To avoid doing this cumbersome in chat, Foxhole offers the ability to communicate with your comrades via voice chat using Discord.

Dive into the Action or Prefer to Handle Logistics?

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When you are new to the game, the question arises about what exactly you want to do. It’s important to gather resources and transport them to the various outposts to supply them. Sometimes the game feels like a logistics simulator because without resources or “dough”, nothing happens. Once you are stocked with enough materials, you can get going. Do you want to fight at the front and decimate enemy soldiers with your cannon, or do you prefer to be the builder and construct walls and defenses? Foxhole shines with its sandbox elements as there are many options to choose from and you can approach things differently.

Conclusion: Lacking a Tutorial – You Are Quite Overwhelmed at First

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My first gaming hours were quite pleasant, even if I didn’t know exactly what I was supposed to do. The developer should definitely add a comprehensive tutorial to guide players on the right path, or else you’ll end up like me, driving trucks for hours. But once you get the hang of it, Foxhole rewards you with an intense and extremely team-based gaming experience. The shooter is one of those games that you must play extensively and get to know in order to unleash its full potential.

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Foxhole is currently in Early Access but already offers a lot for this stage. I can overlook minor bugs like getting stuck on some objects or some translation errors. It is currently available in the Steam store for 20 Euros and has already shown a growing player base. So if you don’t mind diving in and the steep learning curve, you should definitely check out the game.

You can buy Foxhole on Steam.

Also interesting: Promising MMOs of 2017 and 2018

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PC gamers love Destiny 2 Beta – Some console veterans are envious

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Bungie receives a lot of praise for the PC beta of Destiny 2 . As a Destiny veteran on PS4 and Xbox One, one feels a bit envious.

Last night, the beta for Destiny 2 on PC started and surprise: most players love the beta. They are full of praise. Hardly any issues, technically flawless, graphics fantastic, gameplay great – a superb port from console to PC.

In the heart of the Destiny community, on Reddit, there are threads like:

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In the threads, there are comments like:

  • The more people love Destiny, the better
  • That’s the best port I’ve ever seen
  • Many big streamers are playing it today – Destiny 2 is getting tremendous public attention
  • I’m really looking forward to when Bungie messes up for the first time and more people than ever get upset about it here on Reddit

A different atmosphere than during the PS4/Xbox-One beta of Destiny 2

The PC beta has a completely different atmosphere than the Destiny 2 beta for PS4 and Xbox One. Here, veterans complained that PvP is now slower, they were bothered by balance decisions, and the absence of 60 FPS.

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Even now, not everything is sunshine and rainbows in Destiny-land. Apparently, some PS4 and Xbox One veterans are annoyed that PC players are doing so well now. Moderators frequently have to intervene and state that the subreddit is for everyone and is platform-independent. There is no place for platform-hostile remarks.

Even in the comments on our articles and in our social media, the atmosphere is similar to that in English-speaking Reddit. Many new guardians, to whom Destiny has finally been made accessible on PC, are thrilled with the gameplay and the graphics.

A larger part of the community is happy that the PC beta is being received so well and attracting new players to Destiny 2. A smaller part is somewhat annoyed with Bungie that so much fuss is being made about PC players now. They believe that PS4 and Xbox One made Destiny great and should also be recognized.  Especially the comment about PC players as “first-class citizens” seems to have struck some the wrong way. What was meant as “we treat PC players equally” was interpreted as “we prefer PC players”.

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PS4 and Xbox One players are attached to their console, but even more to their friends

Some players on PS4 and Xbox One seem to be struggling with the fact that the PC version is technically superior. A switch is only an option for a few Destiny veterans:

  • Some are hesitant to buy a new computer.
  • Others simply prefer playing on the console on the couch rather than at a “desktop.”.
  • Most, however, want to stay on their console because of their friends. They would only switch if they could persuade their buddies to come along.

More about the beta of Destiny 2:

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MU Legend Open Beta: Das Gemetzel muss warten – Soft-Launch verschoben

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The Open Beta of the Diablo-like hack and slash MU Legend for Europe and North America has been postponed at the last moment. Instead of starting in September 2017, it will now begin in November. As a reason, developer Webzen states that they want to make it as good as possible. Good things take time.

Originally, the Open Beta for MU Legend was scheduled for September 2017 – that was announced as early as July.

Now September is approaching, and with it the Open Beta, at a rapid pace. Publisher Webzen needs to hit the brakes.

Mu Legend – Open Beta now November 2017

A press release states: Everything is put on hold. We need more time.

The new date for the Open Beta of Mu Legend is November 2017.

This is all the more frustrating because the “Open Beta” was supposed to be a soft launch. There would not have been a wipe afterward, and the game would have basically already launched in the West.

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Better to take time than to rush

As an explanation, Webzen states that they need the time to process and incorporate player feedback from the Korean version. They want to rearrange some features and also address the balance again. This leads to a change in the roadmap and thus to the delay of 3 months.

They tell fans: “Guys, you have been waiting for so long. We now ask you to wait just three months longer.” They love the game and want to do everything to make the best out of it.

They prefer to take their time rather than rush it now and jeopardize the quality of MU Legend.

The complete explanation from the producer of MU Legend regarding the delay and why they did not choose an alternative path, you can check out here in English.

More information about MU Legend and why a loyal fanbase is so excited for the game from Korea can be found in this article:

MU Legend before the Open Beta: What can this action RPG actually do?

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Here is how the full release of ARK Survival Evolved goes & what it brings

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ARK Survival Evolved (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is leaving Early Access today, August 29th, and transitioning to Full Release. During this time, the servers will be down for a while, and 33% of them are on a kill list – they will be removed from the game. We explain how Studio Wildcard has planned the release.

Today, August 29th, ARK Survival Evolved is entering Full Release and will thus be a “finished” game. The survival MMO was released on Steam in May 2015 and became a surprising mega hit. In December 2015, ARK entered Early Access on Xbox One, last year in December 2016, ARK Survival Evolved came to PS4.

In its two years of development, the survival MMO has undergone significant growth. The dino game became a mix of sci-fi and fantasy, set in a prehistoric world.

ARK’s “Day One” patch is coming today – Bringing Ragnarok to PS4 & Xbox One

Studio Wildcard has named its release patch today “Day One.” Here’s what the update will look like:

  • The “Day One” patch will go live between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM German time. This applies to PC, PS4, and Xbox One
  • This update includes the DLC expansion Ragnarok for PS4 and Xbox One
  • The patch includes the end boss content of the Tek Cave for PC, PS4, and Xbox One
  • The update will be 26 GB on Xbox One. Studio Wildcard has no data yet for the PS4. Experience shows that the updates on PS4 are smaller than on Xbox.
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There will be new ARK servers – 33% of the old ones are on the kill list

A whole range of new servers will go online today. Old servers will continue as “Legacy Servers” but will no longer receive customer support.

However, this does not apply to all old servers, as one third will be shut down and is on a kill list: ARK Survival Evolved kills 33% of its servers – the rest will not get support. The new servers will be activated gradually throughout the day.

There will be new official servers for the following game modes:

  •  Regular/Vanilla
  • Non-TEK
  • Primitive+
  • Hardcore
  • Isolated Clusters
  • NoTaming
  • Extinction Server
  • ORP
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For both PS4 and PC, players will have the “Legacy Save Files” available until the end of the week. The save files can be accessed for PS4 players through the hosting service Nitrado.

Xbox players will have this option as soon as rentable servers are available to them as well. This is expected to happen in September, according to Wildcard’s estimates.

Have you been with ARK Survival Evolved for a long time, or are you going to start now with the Full Release?

Here we have prepared a collection of guides that will help you get started in ARK:

Beginner Guides for ARK Survival Evolved – Starting help for the Release

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