Lugia and Articuno are already available in Pokémon GO. Soon, there will be two more well-known legendary faces in the game. Get ready for a legendary hunt to complete your PokéDex.
The last few days have been particularly exciting for many trainers in Pokémon GO. After about a year of waiting, two of the legendary Pokémon have finally made their way into the game and can be encountered as raid bosses. Those who defeat them even have a chance to catch them.
So far, the game features Articuno, the legendary ice bird, and the leader of the legendary bird trio: Lugia. But these are not the only special monsters you can expect in the coming months. Niantic plans to increase the legendary count soon by adding two more birds.
The aforementioned legendary bird trio is currently only partially available in Pokémon GO. However, this is set to change soon as Niantic plans to activate the fire bird Moltres and the electric bird Zapdos “soon” in the game.
The fact that only Articuno is currently available in Pokémon GO is due to the blue Pokémon team performing the best during the GO Fest. Players unlocked the blue part of the legendary trio. If Team Red or Yellow had won, we might have already seen Moltres or Zapdos instead of Articuno.
After Niantic announced that Lugia and Articuno would now appear in the world of Pokémon GO, they quickly reassured the players of the other teams. Moltres and Zapdos will soon be found in the “real world”.
Don’t worry, Team Instinct and Team Valor, the Legendary Pokémon Zapdos and Moltres will also make their way into the real world soon … .
So far, it is unclear, when the other birds will appear in the game. Trainers are eagerly waiting for the trio to be completed. Prepare for tough battles, as the legendary birds are not easy to defeat and even more difficult to catch.
Method has defeated Kil’jaeden and has finally released the kill video for it. You can see how one of the toughest bosses in WoW dies here.
A little over a week ago, we reported that Kil’jaeden was killed on the mythic difficulty level. He was the final boss of the current raid of World of Warcraft, the “Tomb of Sargeras”.
While watching and listening, you can clearly notice how the first few minutes of the fight are played relatively casually, as the strategy and tactics were already 100% in place. But as the video progresses, the tension rises, until ultimately the chatter completely stops and only single keywords and commands are given. But all of that dissipates at the moment Kil’jaeden’s demise is sealed. You might want to lower the volume during the final cheer.
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The reason the video is only being released now has multiple factors. On the one hand, editing and creating the video takes a while, and on the other, there was a desire not to spoil the “World Second” run by revealing boss tactics beforehand.
The second kill of Kil’jaeden, by the way, went to the Russian guild Exorsus, which had already achieved numerous successes before.
The Tomb of Sargeras received a lot of criticism from professional guilds during the “progress phase”. Blizzard would respond too slowly to problems, and some bugs had been present for days. This was disappointing for many, especially after the Night Fortress (the previous raid) was well-balanced and Blizzard responded quickly.
Meanwhile, Bungie announces that the planned test phase of the Destiny 2 beta ended yesterday. Now begins the phase in which “dangerous tests” will be conducted. Players should expect connection drops and issues.
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The action-packed MMORPG TERA has been around for a few years, but since the release on Steam and the transition to Free2Play, it has remained in great health. I take another look and pay the game a little visit. What has changed in the last few years and whether it is still fair, you will find out in the following article.
I first heard about TERA when I was browsing the game shelf at the electronics store and stumbled upon the game’s packaging. However, at that time, I was quite an MMORPG skeptic and did not interest myself in this type of game, so I just read the back of the box.
TERA – Better late than never!
However, in early 2013, I heard about the Free2Play transition and thought: “Oh, why not? Let’s just check it out, it costs nothing.”
After the night turned into day and I only realized in the morning how long I had actually sat in front of the PC, the question kept circling in my mind: “Why didn’t I try this thing much earlier?”
Four years later, in 2017, I’m playing TERA again, and thanks to the release on Steam, I’m not alone. Even today, TERA has a large player base.
TERA – Active in the action
TERA is an action-packed MMO where an active combat control keeps players constantly on the move. Here you must target your enemy, perform combos of various skills, and actively dodge. The boring button-mashing is thus eliminated, and the game feels almost like an action-fighting game.
When you encounter the big bosses, you have to focus on the combat action every second. It is always challenging and it is always fun to kick enemies in the butt. What I also find good: TERA has a lot of different skills, and thus players are able to chain combos together.
As a Destroyer, I have many combinable offensive skills to take down the occasional Golem. As a Lancer, I am the tank and skillfully draw the aggro of enemy bosses onto me. Fighting feels good and dynamic, and it is fun to seek direct confrontation.
TERA – There’s something for everyone, but annoying gender lock
Players who complain in some MMOs about the lack of races or classes will be appeased in TERA. For here, compared to other MMORPGs, there is a massive selection.
Currently, you can choose between seven different races. Each has its own bonuses and thus prefers different playstyles.
Each of the selectable races has a so-called race skill. For example, humans have a few advantages in PVP, while the swift Castanics have a better chance of landing critical hits.
I chose the race of the Castanics because I find their outfits quite stylish, even if some gear might appear quite revealing for some.
Once you have chosen a race, you proceed to class selection. There are a whopping 13 different classes.
What annoys me here: Some classes are playable only for specific races or only for female heroes. This makes me wonder: Why? Does this really have to be?
This recurring gender lock is just annoying (by the way, it also annoys our boss Dawid, who wrote a comment about the surplus of female heroes).
TERA – From Tank to Damage Dealer
TERA offers a large selection of different playstyles.
If you want to protect your teammates with your metal armor, then the Lancer would be ideal, who makes a solid impression with a thick shield and the eponymous lance. If you prefer to deal damage from a distance and want to take out enemy minions from the background, the classic Mage or Archer will serve you well.
After you have chosen the right class, you proceed to the editor. Here you can customize your hero. There are several options for customization. Although TERA’s character creation cannot compete with Black Desert’s editor, it doesn’t have to.
There are enough options for personalization to make your appearance unique.
TERA – PvE or PvP?
In TERA, there are many possibilities to spend your time in the world. Before character creation, you should of course pay attention to what kind of servers you want to play on. If you want some peace while beating up enemies, you should join a PvE server. If you’re looking for direct confrontation with other players, the PvP server is the right one for you.
Once you climb the first levels, you have various options to prove yourself in combat. There are countless dungeons that put your skills to the test. However, the dungeons do not always follow the same pattern, but vary significantly in their mechanics.
Quests are standard fare, but there are always dynamic events that refresh things a bit. And BAMS. Big bosses that need to be taken down! Later, you can also participate in raids that provide challenging content for large groups of players. There is definitely no shortage of content.
TERA – 3,2,1 – Action!
If you prefer to measure yourself against other players, you can engage in the well-known duels in arenas.
In the mode “Battlegrounds, there are large battles between players. Here, a total of 16 people compete against each other to complete various mission objectives. And these are just some of the many options to progress in the game.
Aside from fighting, TERA offers many options to invest your time wisely. There’s an auction house for trading rare items. Crafting is also included, as well as a comprehensive daily and reputation system.
A Touch of Asia
As TERA has been around for several years, it is understandable that the MMO still runs on Unreal Engine 3.
However, the game still looks great and scores especially with detailed backgrounds. Since TERA was imported from Asia, it features Asian style with extremely revealing outfits and stylized hairstyles.
For today’s standards, the game still appears detailed. Armors and your characters stand out particularly well. Therefore, you can spend a few minutes simply admiring your hero against the beautiful backdrop of the game.
TERA – The Free2Play Model
TERA has been operating on a Free2Play model since 2013, allowing you to play the game entirely for free. There are a total of 3 different account types. Once you have downloaded the client and taken your first steps into the world, you will be a Starter and under some restrictions.
Players who have already purchased TERA will become Veterans and have fewer restrictions. As a member of the TERA Club, which you have to pay for monthly, you will enjoy the most benefits.
As a Starter, you only have two character slots, and you need to purchase or unlock more through membership. The positive aspect: You can enjoy the entire story for free, and there are no level restrictions. Only with small limitations—such as smaller bank slots or fewer daily tasks—do you have to be content with the status of a beginner.
Veterans have eight character slots and four bank slots, while Club members receive even more goodies such as more daily quests, an exclusive mount, and boosters.
If you are new to TERA, you can dive in for free and enjoy the game. If you want to get the most out of the MMO at later levels, you should consider joining the TERA Club.
Is the game worth it despite being a few years old?
TERA initially started as a subscription MMO and competed against genre giants such as World of Warcraft. Because of this and due to a complex legal dispute, content was initially missing, and TERA suffered from a weak start. After further declining player numbers, the decision was made to transition the game to a Free2Play model in early 2013.
And it worked. Since the transition, there are currently four well-filled servers, and in the capitals, you can see many players trading or engaging in various duels. The release on Steam in spring 2017 provided a massive boost.
Although you need to download a lot of data, you’ll have a huge selection of classes and races. The Free2Play system is fair and allows you to enjoy the entire story and leveling. I can tolerate small restrictions, such as limited character slots. So, if you have a good internet connection and can quickly download the game to your home PC, you should definitely check out TERA.
The GO Fest remains in the minds of many Pokémon GO trainers – but not in a particularly positive way. For the poor experience, the developers now apologize to players with in-game currency and a legendary Pokémon.
The developers did not expect this: The Pokémon GO Fest for the anniversary of the mobile hit was intended to be a nice celebration for players and developers. Instead, the team seemed just as overwhelmed as a year ago, when the game was released and suffered from server problems for weeks.
Niantic now apologizes to the players who were on site in Chicago for the poor experience.
Team was “appalled” by the fest
Over the weekend, the GO Fest in Chicago took place. A spectacle with over 20,000 trainers on site, a stage program, a DJ and challenges for the trainers. What was planned as a grand celebration is now just a bad memory for many trainers. The reason: severe bugs and server problems that kept the trainers from playing.
Even for Niantic’s developers, the fest was a shock.
A spokesperson for Niantic told the press that the team cannot undo what has happened. However, they emphasize once again that they are unhappy with the course and results of the event and apologize to all trainers. They are now trying to learn from the mistakes made at the GO Fest.
“The team here on site is appalled. We want to make it right as quickly as possible,” they said.
During the event, it became clear how unhappy the visiting trainers were with the event. During the live stream, one could hear chants that drowned out the stage program. They repeatedly shouted “We can’t play!” while gameplay from Pokémon GO was shown on the screen.
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PokéCoins worth $100 and legendary Pokémon as compensation
On the official Pokémon GO site, the team expresses its apologies again. Although they managed to get the technical problems under control, they could not provide the local trainers with the desired positive experience. Therefore, the following steps have been initiated, which apply to the trainers who were on site in Chicago and registered for the fest:
All registered participants of the GO Fest can get a full refund of their ticket price. Participants will receive information about this via email.
All registered participants will also receive PokéCoins worth $100.
Special Pokémon, eggs, and the Check-In PokéStops in Chicago will remain available for use beyond the fest with increased reach.
Additionally, all registered fest participants will receive the legendary Pokémon “Lugia” added to their collection.
The recently released online survival game Dark and Light in Early Access has not received well on Steam and garnered numerous negative reviews. Massive technical issues were also to blame. This annoyance is now set to be resolved with new servers and a major patch.
Poor performance with extremely long loading times
Graphics bugs
Overly strong PvP focus
Too close to Ark: Survival Evolved
According to many players, Dark and Light is shockingly unfinished even for an Early Access game. The developers do not want to let this slide and have pulled a few all-nighters.
Dark and Light – Patch is here, Early Access Steam reviews are settling
To appease the angry players, a first patch has been released. This brings several improvements, such as:
Female characters now hit better with stone swords
Stamina and mana regeneration now work correctly
The blacksmith in Estel is finally dressed
Rank 2 equipment for magic defense can now be crafted correctly
You can loot ghost scythes from Wraiths
In addition to the patch, there were also plenty of new servers. Three more realms were launched for the USA, Asia, Oceania, and Europe. This should hopefully improve the massive loading times and performance issues. The new servers are called:
EU-Wyrmslayer-1
EU-Wyrmslayer-2
EU-Wyrmslayer-3
Meanwhile, the Steam reviews have stabilized. Positive reviews now slightly outweigh the negatives, but almost half of the players still find the game terrible. To improve the game and gather feedback, the developers have opened an official discussion on Steam at the provided link.
Anthem is taking a strange marketing approach. Instead of using advertising banners, they prefer to flatten innocent corn plants.
Marketing sometimes takes strange paths. Companies try to reach customers in the most noticeable and creative ways possible. When billboards, advertising banners, and product placement in YouTube videos no longer bear fruit, one seeks other ways – out into nature.
BioWare has come up with something special for Anthem. Instead of spending millions on a traditional advertising campaign, they rented a cornfield and created a work of art for eternity (or at least until the next harvest). A large Exo-Suit from the upcoming multiplayer shooter Anthem, along with the BioWare logo and plenty of cryptic runes to complete the artwork.
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Clearly, they are not taking it too seriously, as the video is full of self-irony. However, one could certainly believe that some of the developers have truly never held an ear of corn in their hand.
An Exo-Suit in a Cornfield is Always Free
At least it’s nice to see that the studio has not lost its sense of humor after the debacle surrounding Mass Effect: Andromeda. Even if one does not really believe the enthusiasm shown by the participants in the video.
The reactions in the comments on YouTube are rather mixed. They range from “What a great idea” to “BioWare is making a fool of itself” and “What a damn waste of time and money” – it’s all there.
What do you think of this video? Just plain stupid and a waste of money and time? Or did the video fulfill its purpose – after all, people are talking about it now?
New sound files in Overwatch bring party vibes. Is Doomfist coming with a volleyball tournament for the Summer Games?
In the PTR, the test realm of Overwatch, new files are repeatedly found in the depths of the game that can only be logically associated late. Among them are recurring music pieces and sound snippets.
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On Reddit, the user pyth0nix has now found two short music files. These can be attributed to the Summer Games, the next in-game event for Overwatch. Here, there will be the old skins and cosmetic rewards from last year, but also some new features. The first piece is associated with the 30 seconds of waiting time that will be at the start of the brawl:
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As for the second piece, there is only speculation that it is the music for the loading screen of the new brawl. Then the brawl would probably be a bit darker than the cheerful Lúcioball.
Doomfist Volleyball at the Summer Games 2017?
Fans speculate that this could be an action-packed volleyball match. That would fit perfectly with Doomfist’s ability kit – because who could hit balls better than the epitome of a punch fighter?
Most players hope that Lúcioball will at least be available again in the arcade, as the mode was praised by many players last year. Although it was relatively simple, one could spend a lot of time in it.
It would also be possible that the Summer Games get a darker touch. Because the villain Doomfist stands for development through conflict and progress – although he is actually excluded from tournaments.
Doomfist will debut on July 27, 2017 – so still this week. The Summer Games will likely kick off a week later, on August 3.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds regularly impresses with new outrageous stunts. This time, a few players got on a motorcycle and bravely jumped into the second floor of a building. There, they took out the completely surprised enemies.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds throws around 100 players onto a deserted island and from there it’s about sheer survival. Each round is different and leads to thrilling final battles or bizarre scenes. Especially vehicles play a big role, for example, when a player raced through a bunker with a car or the disrespectful streamer Dr. DisRespect shot an extra passenger.
The latest stunt in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is even more extreme and resulted in a spectacular victory for a group of players.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Best motorcycle stunt ever!
The player Aaron Hansen was with his buddy AN1M4LPHA and two other teammates and the group encountered a building. Inside was another four-man team entrenched. The opponents were well-equipped and expected almost anything. What they did not expect was Hansen’s extreme stunt, who was riding a motorcycle with AN1M4LPHA.
Bravely, he drove towards the opponents’ building and jumped off thanks to a strategically positioned grassy hill. He flew directly towards a window and, miraculously, did not crash into the wall but managed to land directly on the second floor of the building. That was the only section of the house where the opponent was not paying attention and so AN1M4LPHA could take out all four enemies one by one while Hansen bravely caught the bullets.
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A Guardian spent 15 hours on the farm yesterday, even though it was supposed to be open for only one hour. We report on his adventures alone on the farm and his heroic battle against madness in this article.
Last night around 9 PM, we received a message from an excited Guardian. He was still on the farm, suggesting that an article could be made about what a persistent Guardian he is. We listened with interest but politely declined. One hour longer didn’t seem worth mentioning to us.
However, it seems that after one hour, no new Guardians could enter the social space. But Bungie did not kick out the Guardians who were already on the farm. What were they supposed to do, there was hardly anything happening? The vendors were off.
15 Hours of a Guardian Alone on the Farm
A Guardian took it too far and spent 15 hours on the farm. Allegedly to “keep watch in case the Cabal come back, now that everyone is gone.”
To prevent the Guardian from going insane in his solitude, he behaved like Tom Hanks in the movie “Cast Away.” He made sure he had enough fresh drinking water and “played games to keep his mind sharp and his reflexes quick”.
He made it his mission to kick the soccer ball anywhere he could and he followed through with it.
Unfortunately, it is not recorded whether he started talking to the soccer ball, painted a face on it, and began arguments with “Wilson,” but Destiny scientists believe: That definitely happened. It could not have been any other way.
The Guardian published this collection of images from his adventures on imgur.
Season 11 in Diablo 3 (PS4, PC, Xbox One) attracts many players again to compete against each other on the leaderboard. We show you what you need to know for Season 11.
At the start of a new season in Diablo III, interest in the hack and slash title is particularly high. Anyone can participate in a season, but they must create a new character for that. Paragon level, gold, equipment – nothing from the previous seasons is available, you start anew.
This race is fun and invites competition with other players on the leaderboards. We provide you with the key information for Season 11 in Diablo 3.
Starting a Season – How to Participate in a Diablo 3 Season
To participate in a season in Diablo 3, you need a special character. So you create a new character and select the category “Seasonal Hero” during the creation process. Only if this option is activated can you participate in a season with this hero.
A seasonal character only has access for one season. At the end of a season (which usually lasts about 3 months), these characters are then converted to non-seasonal characters.
Then all gold, paragon levels, blood shards, items, and artisan levels are transferred to the non-seasonal heroes.
Reincarnation in Diablo 3
If you have grown particularly fond of your seasonal character, you can use it again in the next seasons. However, the hero will be completely reset and will only keep its name from the last season.
For a reincarnation, you select a hero from your character overview and click “Reincarnation” on the right side of the screen. A warning will then appear, informing you of the consequences.
Finding Kanai’s Cube
A cool and important feature in Diablo 3 is Kanai’s Cube. This allows you to extract legendary properties from gear and add them to your character. For example, you can extract the legendary property of the Ring of Royal Grandeur and receive its benefit of set item reduction even if you do not wear the ring.
To use Kanai’s Cube, you first need to find it. You can see the location of Kanai’s Cube in the following video:
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The Season Journey presents you with various tasks during the seasons in Diablo 3. If you complete these, you will be rewarded with stash tabs or sets, for example.
For reaching stages 2, 3, and 4 of the Season Journey, you will receive one of Haedrig’s gifts. It contains several pieces of one of the class sets. It is important which class you open the gift with. If you open it with a wizard, it contains parts of a specific wizard set; if you open it with a monk, it contains parts of a monk set.
The sets included change with each season. In Season 11, the following class sets are available from Haedrig’s gift:
Barbarian – Wrath of the Wastes
Crusader – Roland’s Legacy
Demon Hunter – Unhallowed Essence
Monk – Raiment of a Thousand Storms
Necromancer – Rathma’s Bones
Witch Doctor – Helltooth Harness
Wizard – Tal Rasha’s Elements
The individual stages of the Season Journey are displayed in the game. You have an icon above the minimap that brings up an overview of the goals to be achieved.
If you do not let yourself be pulled up to level 70 by other players in a season, you may embark on this adventure alone or with friends at the same level. Leveling your character from level 1 to level 70 is not easy, but it can be accelerated with the right tips.
The Best Classes and Builds for Season 11 – Tier List
Due to the various balance patches, the ranking of the best classes and builds in Diablo 3 changes. Additionally, the Necromancer is competing for the first time in Season 11 and contending in the leaderboard of the strongest classes.
The Hunting Weapons of Monster Hunter World in Video – Here’s How to Hunt the Biggest Creatures!
Since the announcement of Monster Hunter World at E3, fans have been eagerly waiting for new material regarding the upcoming monster hunt. At Comic Con in San Diego, a panel was held over the weekend that specifically dealt with Monster Hunter World.
There will be a total of 14 different weapon types. Some of them can be seen below, such as the “Huntinghorn”, the “Switchaxe”, and the “Light Bowgun” – quite crazy combinations of ordinary weapons that have long been a part of the daily life for “Monster Hunter” fans.
The video unfortunately has low quality as it was filmed from a projector. However, it is enough for an initial impression:
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14 Weapons in Monster Hunter World – One for Every Player Type
Thanks to the different weapons, there are also various playstyles. While players with the Bowgun tend to flank, teammates with a big club try to jump directly on the head of the hunting target and let the weapon circle there.
According to the relevant post on Reddit, Capcom also promised at Comic Con that each weapon will have its own video in the coming days, detailing the handling and gameplay experience.
Once again, the video also showed the feature of inviting other players to the hunt using beacons – a small detail that they are clearly very proud of (and which still receives applause from the fans).
Monster Hunter World is expected to be released early in 2018 – at least on PS4 and Xbox One. A PC version is supposed to follow “shortly thereafter.”
Which weapon looks the most interesting to you so far? Will you let the Switchaxe spin or rather go hunting with the Huntinghorn?
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has only been on the market for four months and regularly sets new records in terms of sold copies and concurrent players. The Battle Royale shooter has already sold more than 5.1 million copies and leads the Steam charts. The release on PS4 and Xbox One is still pending.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds celebrates one success after another. Recently, it was announced that it has surpassed GTA 5 in concurrent players with 382,561 gamers at the same time.
By now, there are likely even more players in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, as the game has reached a new milestone in sales.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – More players than ever before!
According to the current Steam charts, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has so far been sold more than 5.1 million times. The figures have not yet been confirmed by the developer Bluehole, but they are sourced, according to VG247, directly from the Steam charts and should therefore be accurate.
This great success is particularly impressive as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is still in Early Access and is far from finished. The game is set to release as a full version at the end of the year and will receive many updates until then.
and the mandatory fixes for server lags. Such delays and stuttering have been disrupting the gameplay since the start of Early Access. Sometimes they even lead to bizarre situations like a mass brawl among 100 unarmed players.
Bungie has unleashed the Guardians on the game with the beta of Destiny 2. A story mission is playable, along with a strike, and Guardians can also visit the Crucible. We show you which weapons can be played in the beta, and how they feel compared to the predecessor Destiny 1.
The most important information upfront: Bungie has announced that nothing in the current beta of Destiny 2 has to correspond to the final game. Especially regarding balancing, there may still be changes.
Ammunition drops in Destiny 2 are much rarer for the power weapons. In the other two slots, there are primary weapons, one without an element (kinetic) and one with an element such as Void, Arc, or Solar.
Kinetic and Energy Weapons – How do the individual weapon types fare?
In the two slots for kinetic and energy weapons, we find all representatives from the primary weapon category of Destiny 1 alongside the hand cannons.
Pulse Rifles
Pulse rifles have made a very good impression in the beta, both in PvE and PvP. Especially in PvP, Bungie will likely make further changes (i.e., nerfs), as pulse rifles are significantly stronger at both long and close ranges compared to the other weapon types.
Scout Rifles
The scout rifles, on the other hand, feel significantly worse than in the predecessor. This weapon category could score points for range in Destiny 1, but we are already experiencing massive damage drops at medium range in the beta.
Hand Cannons
Among the more popular categories of kinetic and energy weapons are also the hand cannons, which achieve good results in both PvE and PvP. The hand cannons suffer from damage adjustments, but one gets a good sense of why the hand cannon is by far the most popular weapon type in PvP in Destiny 1.
Pistols / Sidearms
The once housed in the special weapon slot pistols are back in play. However, they did not convince in either PvE or PvP, as they did in the predecessor.
Auto Rifles and Submachine Guns
The auto rifles are back. Bungie has split the fast-firing auto rifles with a fire rate of 900 rounds per minute and created a new weapon category of submachine guns, a kind of subclass that operates as its own category.
While the auto rifles feel good, but especially in PvE seem to deal too little damage, the submachine guns are only useful at short range. The weapon sway is noticeably present, and the damage drop is recognizable very early. Whether this weapon type can establish itself in the main game will also depend on whether Bungie succeeds in creating situations where submachine guns can play to their strengths.
The Power Weapons – How strong are the weapon types?
With the exception of the pistols, all special weapons and all heavy weapons from Destiny 1 have ended up in the power slot – except for machine guns, which are out.
This causes a crunch around the choice of weapon for the corresponding activity. Bungie wanted to unite all weapons with “one-hit kill” potential in a category with limited ammunition resources to make PvP more primed-oriented.
The shotguns felt excellent in both PvE and PvP. In the first story mission, even the enemies with yellow health bars fell after a few shots. Risky gameplay is clearly rewarded here. After the countless nerfs on shotguns in the predecessor, this is a very welcome change.
Fusion Rifles
The fusion rifle playable in the beta also played well. Stability and handling could keep up with the perfectly rolled Thesans and Panta Rheis from Destiny 1. If Bungie does not make any major changes here, the fusion rifle will surely be a popular alternative in the crucible of the main game.
Sniper Rifles
The sniper rifles felt less powerful than in Destiny 1. Especially in PvE, Bungie will have to significantly increase the damage to really present the Guardians with a real dilemma over the choice of the right weapon.
Linear Fusion Rifles
A new weapon category is represented by the linear fusion rifles. In Destiny 1, there was only one exotic representative with the Queenbreaker. Whether this weapon type will become a popular choice in the power slot also depends on the various playstyles that this weapon category will provide.
Grenade Launchers
With the grenade launchers, there is yet another new weapon category. The consensus among players here is that the weapon deals too little damage, whether in battles against AI or against other Guardians.
Rocket Launchers
Together with the well-known rocket launchers, which still provide the biggest explosions, guardians have a variety of options in just one weapon slot. The balancing will greatly influence which weapons can effectively combat the largest foes like raid bosses.
Especially the mods offer ample room for speculation about what can be “modified” here.
Since Bungie has already announced that weapons always come with the same perks, the modifications and intrinsic perks allow for individuality.
Exotic Weapons
The exotic weapons will also stimulate the collectors’ drive of the guardians. In gameplay videos and demonstrations, some exotic representatives have already been discovered. In the beta, we were also gifted three exotic weapons. You can read here which they are and what they can do.
The choice of the right exotic weapon will also be a determining theme in the main game, as only one slot can be equipped with an exotic equipment item.
What is your first impression of the weapons? What did you clean up in the Crucible or decimate the ranks of the Cabal with? Let us know in the comments!
Interesting: Read our reports about the PvE or PvP mode here.
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The zombie online game Dying Light remains popular among its core players. Therefore, the developers have announced 10 DLCs.
According to Techland, the developer of the zombie game Dying Light, around half a million players play the online game every week.
Currently, there are rumors that the sequel is already in development; however, they do not want to neglect the fans of the current title. Therefore, the developers have now announced 10 free DLCs, which are set to be released over the next 12 months.
New monsters, events, and more
According to producer Tymon Smektala, the DLCs will bring new, challenging foes, plenty of secrets, many in-game events, and more.
To set the mood, DLC number 0, which is not one of the ten announced, will be released soon and introduces a series of new enemies into the game. The developers see the upcoming DLCs as a kind of thank you for the loyalty of the fans since it is not commonplace for a game to still engage half a million users three years after release.
What happened to the previous plans?
However, these plans also raise questions. Did Techland not want to focus on developing a new fantasy open-world game where players would fight together against giant enemies? The game had not yet been named, and there has been no news about the fantasy game for a while.
But if the developers are now focusing on DLCs for Dying Light, what will happen to this fantasy game?
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An editor from an English gaming site had the opportunity to play an early version of Alpha 3.0 of the space MMO Star Citizen. He brings a trailer for 3.0 and some impressions.
The editor from PC Gamer reports how he flew from a space station into space, making a quantum jump to the moon Daymar, landing there, and getting out of the ship. All of this worked seamlessly and without loading times.
The editor states that he felt like an astronaut flying to the moon, landing without a crash, and finally stepping out to explore the alien world.
Speed adjustments with the mouse wheel
He had a special fun with a small but fine system: With the mouse wheel, you can continuously change the speed at which the character moves.
This is supposed to work simply and intuitively. You can switch at any time from a slow walk to a run and back again. This is meant to make running around more realistic, as in “real” life you can also move seamlessly at different speeds.
Racing with the Nox bike and multiplayer battles
The editor experienced even more. For example, he raced around with the Nox bike and engaged in a battle with other players on the moon. He also visited an old mining colony on an asteroid. Additionally, he learned about the plans Cloud Imperium has for the time after the release of Alpha 3.0. However, he wants to write about that in the magazine.
To set the mood for Alpha 3.0, a trailer of the game was also released, showing exciting scenes.
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Resourceful players have discovered a new Goblin farming route in Act 4 of Diablo 3. We will show you how to find at least one Goblin per minute to complete your collection of pets and wings.
Once you’ve heard a Goblin’s laughter, you won’t forget it easily. They will drop everything to send the Goblin to oblivion. It doesn’t matter how many hordes of monsters you have to ignore for this, because Goblins drop great stuff once defeated.
Massive Treasure Goblins – the new best way to farm in Diablo 3?
The Redditor fourpickledcucumbers collected data from the community and found a Goblin spawn rate of over 50% in a specific area. The data is based on nearly 1,100 runs in the starting area in the Upper Realms of Cursed Fate in Act 4.
As soon as you teleport there, you will run through a relatively small labyrinth. Each run takes no longer than 30 seconds. In the 1,084 attempts, the following results were recorded:
Almost 500 times a Goblin was found
In about 100 runs, 2 Goblins were found there.
What Goblins can appear?
All sorts of Goblin types can be encountered here.
The Rainbow Goblin was encountered 23 times according to the assessment,
The Menagerie Goblin showed up in 38 runs.
The area is also excellent for farming, as elite enemies appear here that drop loot and crafting materials.
This isn’t the first time the community has exploited excellent farming spots to the max, only for Blizzard to remove or significantly nerf them afterward. Therefore, we advise you to make the most of this spot for as long as possible.
What are your experiences with this farming route? Let us know in the comments!
SWTOR sniffs draft – at least in housing. The next patch 5.4 brings “masterful” flashpoints and a player house on a train.
Star Wars: The Old Republic has been trying for a few months to give players a heads-up about what to expect in the next content patches. The next update is patch 5.4 and was only roughly outlined during the presentation of the roadmap for 2017.
The game producer of SWTOR, Keith Kanneg, has now clarified a bit in the forum and explained what players can expect in the next update.
The story will continue on the planet Umbara. Here awaits a new flashpoint in three difficulty levels (Story, Veteran, and Master). For the “Master” difficulty, something “special” has been planned. Players need an item level of 242 to register via the group finder. Self-made groups can also take on the challenge with lower levels.
The Umbara Stronghold will be a new, galactic fortress for housing. It is located on a moving train and should therefore include spectacular views and cool features. To unlock the fortress, however, the aforementioned flashpoint must be visited multiple times.
Aside from that, there are also some quality-of-life improvements in the game. Companions can soon be summoned while moving (which players have been requesting since the release), and there are new customization options for characters – including hairstyles for Lana, Koth, and Zenya.
Lastly, there are minor graphical improvements in shadows and contrast as well as the end of the 8th PvP season.
Frustration over item level limit of 242
Not all fans are satisfied with the announcements. Many do not want “more galactic fortresses” but rather “real content” – whatever that may mean. Additionally, many players feel that the required item level of 242 to join the “Master” difficulty level of the new flashpoint is too high.
Kanneg emphasizes that the feedback is appreciated, but the team should also be given the opportunity to try new things.
Patch 5.4 is set to be released in August. However, there is no fixed date yet.
Some say they symbolize the “law of the strongest”, a world where warlords have the say and military power trumps all.
The Cabal are pragmatic militarists with a drive for expansion: Anything in the way is cleared aside, if necessary they blow up planets. They envy humanity for its role as the “chosen people of the Traveler”, thinking of them as soft zombies who rely on being resurrected by the Traveler when they fail.
Nice guys.
Destiny 2 – Kill Gary
These Cabal are attacking the Tower, destroying everything Guardians built in Destiny 1, even letting the air out of the sacred ball. A true Guardian cannot let this go by.
In the beta of Destiny 2 first Guardians are now bringing Cabal ships down from the sky. It’s not that easy, but it works if you ignite your super and unleash a “Golden Gun” on the ship.
Shooting clay pigeons at Cabal ships
Here in the clip you can see the attempt by Redditor JAMeador13 to really show the Cabal what’s what:
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The ship simply explodes unremarkably: No loot, no light sphere, nothing special happens. The Guardians stand there with an empty super and look dejected. It seems that the militaristic turtles cannot be so easily fended off.
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Has Blizzard revealed the date for the next hero of Overwatch in the “Masquerade” comic? One theory suggests so – and has good indications.
Doomfist hasn’t even fully arrived in Overwatch and already fans are speculating about when the next character will be introduced in Blizzard’s hero shooter.
On Reddit, OverwatchSarah wrote a post pointing out some details that feature in the latest comic “Masquerade” regarding Doomfist. Doomfist, Maximilien, and Widowmaker are in a casino. While Doomfist and Maximilien discuss Talon and important business, Widowmaker is gambling – and this is where the clue is buried.
As Amelie and the casino guy are conversing in French, many fans miss the nuances of the dialogue – but it’s mostly about numbers, and they are quite suspicious!
Gambling reveals date for new Overwatch hero?
Widowmaker rolls a “seven” once and an “eleven” the next – then the casino omnic says, “Next player.” With a bit of imagination, his words could imply “07.11. next character”.
The date fits perfectly, as BlizzCon will take place this year on November 3rd and 4th. That would be the perfect time to announce a new hero, who would then appear on the PTR just three days later – namely on November 7th.
Whether there is any truth to this theory will only become clear in a few months. However, all signs point to it being more than just a coincidence, and Blizzard (as has happened many times before) has hidden an important detail in the comic.
