In Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood, the quest “Stingrays versus Snakes” proves to be a stumbling block. Where are the cursed snakes? How can the cursed quest be solved? All information in our short guide to the infernal stingray quest in Stormblood.
Stormblood has been playable since June 16, and I have been diligently questing. So far, I have made good progress. I first hit a snag at level 63 and the quest “Stingrays versus Snakes.”
The Problem with the Quest Stingrays versus Snakes
The problem with the quest is: I need to fertilize water snakes while riding on a “Swimming/Flying Stingray”.
In two quest steps prior, I was also riding the stingray. I had to leave the village of Tamamizu, where the quest starts, heading west into the water and swim to specific points.
If I try to do this with the quest “Stingrays versus Snakes” in Final Fantasy XIV, I go crazy. I can’t reach the points that are indicated on the mini-map. They are simply not accessible by water.
The Solution to the Final Fantasy XIV Quest “Stingrays versus Snakes”
The nasty part here is: I have to leave the village heading east – “on the ground”, meaning flying over land with the stingray.
When I then turn right when leaving the village, I exit the cave system and can easily find the three sought-after locations under the open sky, fertilize the snakes, and go my way.
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The nasty part about the quest is that I was completely conditioned differently in the two prior quests, I am set to “It’s all in the water – the stingray can only swim” and therefore, I have been struggling with a relatively simple quest.
Have you also had such experiences where there is simply a blockage in some quests that you can’t overcome?
If you have completed the quest, the next stumbling block is probably the Primals fight against Susanoo. How that goes, we explain to you in this article:
In GTA 5 Online players have now forced contact with aliens and stolen the alien eggs. A significant advance in the Chiliad mystery.
For many years, players of GTA 5 have been trying to determine the connection between aliens and the game. Drawings in the game have shown a connection to Mount Chiliad, which has motivated Easter egg hunters for a long time to unravel the mystery surrounding the aliens.
With the recently released Gunrunning DLC new code has been added to the game that provides clues about a crashed spaceship. Players were now able to manipulate the game to display the spaceship and make a special discovery. However, the alien hunters are not entirely satisfied.
The Chiliad Mystery – Players Steal Alien Eggs
The story surrounding Mount Chiliad and its connection to aliens has been followed for years. One reason for this is this image that shows the mountain with interesting illustrations such as an egg inside:
Source: Chiliadmystery
With the recently released Gunrunning DLC for GTA 5 Online, there were new clues about this mystery that rekindled the explorers’ curiosity.
In the code of the update, the mystery hunters found information about a crashed spaceship that is part of a mission of the DLC. A hype immediately broke out in the online community as many players attempted to start the mission. However, they were unsuccessful. No one could initially see the spaceship or play a mission associated with it.
They took a closer look at the code and found out that a specific value in the lines of code needs to be activated by Rockstar.
If you have been searching for aliens for years and are very close to the goal, you apparently do not wait for the developers to be ready.
So the value was “modified” by the players themselves, and suddenly the mission was available for the modders. As part of a supply collection, one must go to a crashed spaceship and steal alien eggs there. You can see what it looks like in the following video at about 5 minutes and 15 seconds.
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With the latest results, the mystery hunters “the Chiliad Gurus” are still not satisfied. There are still many unanswered questions. For example, when this mission will be activated for all players in the game, or if it is simply particularly rare.
It is assumed that this is not the “end” of this Easter egg, but rather that more content related to this alien theme may still be found. So the research in GTA 5 Online remains exciting.
In Destiny 2, a news has caused a stir and has the community buzzing: No more random rolls on weapons and armor.
Ouch, that hit hard. No presentation, no official news from Bungie about Destiny has echoed as much as this statement in an interview with Game Director Luke Smith. This has the greatest explosive impact of all news about Destiny 2 so far, as it goes to the core of what Destiny is about: the loot system.
Luke Smith explained in an interview with mashable: In Destiny 2, there are no more random rolls on items. What is on the weapons is on the weapons. Every piece of armor and every weapon in Destiny 2 will be “handcrafted” with fixed attributes.
Felwinter’s Lie – regarded as one of the first “OP weapons” due to range perks.
Why is the news such a shock?
The news led to 80 comments on our site, despite the news coming out on Friday afternoon when many Guardians were already off for the weekend. Normally, Guardians at this time do not care about news, but lovingly devote themselves to their PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
In the Reddit forum, the thread on the subject has swollen to over 1000 comments.
The news is such a hammer because the “search for weapons with the perfect roll, the God roll” is the activity that keeps hardcore players engaged in PvE and PvP of Destiny: The search for the “Holy Grail”, the ideal version of a weapon, kept Guardians busy long after every boss had been defeated.
The pulse rifle is hot. Grip of Malok has been highly sought after for months – with the right perk combination.
Finding a weapon exactly as it fits your playstyle is what makes the allure of Destiny’s previous loot system. Some have spent hours farming for a perfectly rolled “Grip of Malok” or a “The Clever Dragon”.
The search for the “last few percentage points of performance” has so far been the real endgame of Destiny.
Once a Guardian found this God-roll weapon, they felt special. Even though the weapon only increased their performance by a few percentage points compared to other Guardians, it provided a lot of motivation.
But if this changes: What are Guardians supposed to engage with in Destiny 2 long-term?
What reasons might Bungie have for the move?
Luke Smith says, it is primarily about balancing. In Destiny 1, weapons like “The Clever Dragon” were too strong with certain roll combinations. If there is only one version of Clever Dragon with fixed, handcrafted perks, balancing is easier and weapons can be “tuned” individually.
So much for the official version.
Players believe Bungie wants to push Destiny further into the “casual direction”, reduce complicated theory crafting, andalign the game with “equal equipment for everyone” more towards esports.
What do players say on Mein-MMO.de about the change?
For example, “Der Ralle” says: And again a change that kicks hardcore players in the ass and makes the whole game more accessible to casuals.
Simon Hartmann says: “I find that mega boring. Honestly, I can’t imagine what the long-term motivation will be?”
User dh thinks: “I have a really bad feeling about this. First, the drastic simplification of the focuses, now this.”
Some see the change less critically.
For instance, BigFlash88 says: “If there are enough weapons, I see no problem. But there must also be at least 30-40 weapons per class.”
vvV AmNesiA Vvv says: “Now that all perk combinations are gone, I’m not really bothered. With raid weapons, the Osiris weapons, and exotic weapons, it’s the same.”
Opinions are also divided in the subreddit for Destiny:
In the Reddit forum, one Guardian says: “It looks like they’re openly admitting that they’re taking away player rolls on weapons to make their job easier.”
Another says: “So they are leading us away from God rolls towards hunting for specific drops. But aren’t we then all running around with the same stuff?”
Guardians want a crafting or modding system instead
Interestingly, Luke Smith announces that Bungie has some “interesting ideas” on how to make “double and triple” drops of items interesting.
However, Smith does not provide further information. He does not yet know if these ideas will make it into the launch version of Destiny 2 in early September or if players will have to wait longer.
The Guardians have three main ideas about what this could be:
a “mod system” that allows for targeted changes to weapons
a “crafting system” that allows items to be created by players
or a traditional “upgrade system” like those found in Asian MMORPGs, where players can merge duplicate items into stronger items of the same type
It will be interesting to see what idea Bungie comes up with to make the “loot system” of Destiny 2 exciting.
What system would you look forward to?
Everything about the beta of Destiny 2 can be found in this article:
The highly anticipated action MMO Lost Ark is about to enter its second closed beta round in Korea. Additionally, three new classes are now explained in detail for the first time.
Lost Ark is an upcoming action MMO from South Korea, which has already gone through a closed beta last summer 2016. As is customary in Korea, the developers remain silent between beta phases and only reveal new information right before the start of the next test phase.
Although it is still unclear when the second beta in Korea will start, details about the three new classes of the second beta from Korea are now known.
Lost Ark – New classes Destroyer, Arcana, and Summoner coming
It has been clear for some time that there will be three new classes in the second closed beta. Only details about the newcomers were previously lacking – except for the Summoner. However, the secret has now been revealed. The three new classes have the following characteristics:
Destroyer: This hefty fighter hero wields a huge “Gravity Hammer”. While he may be slow, he is incredibly destructive.
Arcana: This sorceress uses magic for combat at short and medium range. She can also draw magical cards that trigger a random effect.
Summoner: This mage is the classic summoner pet class in Lost Ark. She summons various beings to assist her as damage dealers, tanks, or support.
What do you think about the new classes in Lost Ark? Are you eagerly waiting for the action MMO from Korea? Or are you skeptical about whether it will ever come to the West? Let us know in the comments!
WoW wants to know it from the puzzle masters again. A new hidden mount excites players, it is about the mount “Lucid Nightmare.”
With Legion, World of Warcraft has gained a new aspect that MMORPG players have missed for a long time: puzzles. No matter if it’s Kosumoth, the long-lost hippogryph, or just recently the Young Sun Darter – if there is a puzzle, then the search team is already ready to get the new WoW mount.
Clearly, the big puzzle guessing continues in patch 7.3, as something suspicious can already be discovered in the collections on the PTR for the Argus patch.
The mount “Lucid Nightmare“, a monohorn that appears to be infused with void or shadow magic, has a very suspicious drop source: Puzzle Master’s Demand.
Presumably, this is again a chest or another lootable object that can only be opened at the very end of a long treasure hunt.
The search team is ready for the Lucid Nightmare
On the Discord server that has proclaimed itself the “Secret Finding” in World of Warcraft, preparations and planning are heating up again. Some players are already searching the PTR for clues and possible hiding spots, but the PTR version of patch 7.3 is still incomplete.
Moreover, it is very likely that Blizzard has not activated the corresponding puzzle on the test server so that it cannot be found in advance.
A resolution to the puzzle will likely only be possible in the weeks following the release of patch 7.3. But then the puzzle masters from the Discord server will be ready and will dig up the game world again.
As soon as there is a solution for the location of the Lucid Nightmare, we will publish a guide for it.
Guides to the previous puzzles of Legion can be found here:
The next hero in Heroes of the Storm will be the infected terran Alexei Stukov. Although he is a supporter, he has really bad abilities!
Blizzard has finally revealed who the next hero of Heroes of the Storm will be. For the sake of all involved, Jürgen was wrong with his “Dronius” guess – instead, the infected terran Alexei Stukov joins the Nexus!
Alexei Stukov is a rather well-known figure from StarCraft and its sequel StarCraft 2. As an important leader of the terrans, he was betrayed and died, only to be infected and resurrected by the Zerg. This granted the Zerg great knowledge about the terrans and allowed them to coordinate attacks better.
Although he was healed by the Protoss and became a human again, his people experimented on him to find a cure for the infection. During this, he was infected again and subsequently was taken into the swarm by Kerrigan, whom he still serves today.
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In Heroes of the Storm, Stukov will be a supporter who heals allies and slows down and silences enemies. Let’s take a closer look at Stukov’s abilities:
Healing pathogen is cast on an ally and provides a healing over time. Healing pathogen jumps to other nearby allies every second who are not already affected.
Viral pustule is its counterpart. Stukov launches a projectile that pierces enemies and infects them with a virus. The virus deals damage over time and slows down enemies with increasing effect.
The trait Immune response can be activated at will and causes all active viruses and pathogens to explode, instantly ending their effect. Exploded heals heal for a large amount, exploded viruses deal damage and massively slow the victims.
With Deep Arm, Stukov thrusts his hand into the ground, which reappears elsewhere and creates an area effect. Enemies in the area effect take ongoing damage and are silenced. The spell can be channeled indefinitely.
Stukov’s first heroic ability is Massive Charge. Upon activation, Stukov gains a large amount of armor and thrusts his arm in the targeted direction. The first enemy hero hit is pushed back in a straight line until they hit a wall or other impassable terrain and then takes damage.
Arm Swing is the second heroic ability. Stukov strikes three times, with the cone of the attack becoming larger each time. Hit enemies are knocked back and take minor damage.
Stukov is now being tested on the PTR. As soon as he is available in the Nexus, we will inform you.
StarCraft Remastered is finally becoming a reality! Blizzard has now revealed what the old fun in new HD attire will cost.
No matter how you turn it, the original StarCraft from 1998 has aged significantly with its almost 20 years. Not only does the graphics look highly pixelated, but many systems can no longer run the classic game without installing additional programs.
That’s why Blizzard has decided (and because the game is still popular worldwide) to create a “remastered” version of StarCraft. Here, the graphics are polished, the pixel count increased, and generally the entire game is visually enhanced. The game feel or mechanics, however, remain unchanged – they want to keep the “timeless gameplay” intact.
StarCraft Remastered will be released on August 14
Now a release date has finally been announced. StarCraft Remastered can be played from August 14, 2017 – so in about 6 weeks. The price in Europe is €14.99. The game can already be pre-ordered in the Blizzard Store.
By the way: Don’t let the product description confuse you. It states that you need the StarCraft Anthology to play, but this is available for free download from Blizzard.
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Anyone who decides to purchase and pre-order before the release on August 14 will receive some bonuses. There are 3 exclusive skins for the main buildings of the species (Char Char Store, Korhal Command Center, and Aiur Nexus). Additionally, buyers will receive some upgrades in StarCraft 2: the Coop Commander Alexei Stukov and 3 portraits.
Will you buy StarCraft Remastered? Did you already play the classic version back then? Do you want to catch up on a bit of gaming history now? Or do you avoid the game because the gameplay is from the last millennium?
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In The Division, today, on the 1st of July, is the major vendor reset. These items are particularly worthwhile this week.
July 2017 begins with the vendor reset in The Division. In the night from Friday to Saturday, all vendors in the post-apocalypse receive fresh inventory. If you still need a few items to complete your build, you can visit the vendors again starting today.
Recommended weapons after the vendor reset
Special gear vendor: Liberator with Talented, Accurate, and Responsive.
Advanced weapons seller: M4 – Lightweight version with Prepared, Accurate, and Malevolent.
E 42nd St: AUG A3P with Deadly, Accurate, and Malevolent.
E 46th St: M44 with Deadly, Malicious, and Vengeful
Armor pieces after the vendor reset
Gear vendor in the base: Rejuvenated Mask
E 34th St: Enduring Mask
DZ02: Unyielding Backpack
E 58th St: Energetic Body Armor
The mods on the 1st of July
Special gear vendor: Electronics Mod with bonus to health points.
Advanced weapons seller: PRO Reflex Sight – Light Brown with bonus to headshot damage, Crit Chance, and Crit Damage.
Dark Zone gear vendor in the base: Electronics Mod with bonus to skill power.
5th Ave: Omega Rifle Suppressor with bonus to headshot damage, Crit Chance, and Crit Damage.
W 34th St: Electronics Mod with bonus to skill power.
W 39th St: Loud Muzzle Brake with bonus to Crit Damage, headshot damage, and Crit Chance.
DZ09: SR-7 Suppressor with bonus to Crit Damage, headshot damage, and Crit Chance
The offer from the special blueprint vendor
This vendor is located at the terminal and sells blueprints for these items:
M60 Classic (Light Machine Gun)
Short-barreled Rhino (Pistol)
Stamina Gloves
Holster
Extended Magazine
PRO Laser Designator with bonus to critical hit damage and two random bonuses.
Marvel Heroes Omega, the console version of the action MMO Marvel Heroes, is coming at the end of June. The versions for the Playstation 4 and the Xbox One will be released simultaneously. We have the release date.
Update 30.6.2017: Today is the day. The launch of Marvel Heroes on PS4 and Xbox One has taken place. Here is the launch trailer for Marvel Heroes Omega.
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The beta of Marvel Heroes Omega has been running since April 21 on the Playstation 4 and numerous players have already been able to get a picture of the superhero action MMO on the console. Now it is finally known when the Playstation 4 and Xbox One version of Marvel Heroes Omega will be released as the official version.
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Marvel Heroes Omega – Superhero MMO on consoles this month
On June 30, it is finally happening. Then the open beta for the PS4 version will end and the Xbox version of Marvel Heroes will also be released on this date. From then on, you can download the game for free from the respective console store and play. As a free-to-play game, you do not need to spend any money on Marvel Heroes and can unlock your heroes in the game as well.
For those who want to progress faster, heroes and other goodies can also be unlocked immediately for real money. Unfortunately, the console versions of Marvel Heroes lag behind the PC version a bit. So far, only 38 heroes are playable instead of 60. However, the rest is expected to be added soon.
However, the console version has a cool local co-op mode. You can lounge and play with friends on the same couch.
Fans can now bring D.Va from Overwatch home as a statue. However, this will cost a pretty penny…
The fact that Overwatch has become such a huge success is largely due to the vibrant and colorful personalities that burst with character and offer plenty of points of identification. But those who truly love a hero from Overwatch not only play as her every day – they also display her on their desk!
The statue is hand-modeled and also hand-painted, making each statue a unique piece. The pose is D.Va’s “typical” appearance, as she sits on the weapon of her mech in her battle suit, brushing her hair behind the headset.
The statue measures 19 inches, which is a bit over 48cm. Therefore, it requires ample space.
Anyone who has given their heart to D.Va and wants to expand their statue collection can grab one now for a casual $450 and secure a copy of the statue. Due to D.Va’s popularity, interested fans and collectors should not wait too long because, as experience shows, the statues tend to sell out relatively quickly – the one from Tracer is currently no longer available.
Would you buy such a statue and display it in your room? Or would you find it a) too nerdy and b) way too expensive? Or have you already ordered it? Let us know in the comments!
Has a story DLC for Mass Effect: Andromeda been canceled now? A rumor is circulating and causing a stir.
Update: Although the message below from “Sinclair Networks” apparently was a fake, they seem to be right in their general statement. The colleagues at Kotaku have confirmed from three anonymous sources at BioWare that the DLCs for Mass Effect Andromeda have been canceled. Many storylines will probably never be resolved – or maybe picked up again in a very distant future in a Mass Effect Andromeda 2.
Original message: No matter how you turn it, Mass Effect: Andromeda was received rather mixed by the fans. Many couldn’t get into the new galaxy, and some annoying bugs at the release of the massive RPG marred the gaming experience. When Electronic Arts then announced that the “Mass Effect” franchise was put on hold for the time being, the disappointment was huge.
The Austrian company “Sinclair Networks” declared on Facebook that future story DLCs for Mass Effect Andromeda have been canceled. Originally, BioWare had commissioned them to refine the game post-release and to add DLCs, as was the case with the other “Mass Effect” games.
Canceled DLC for Mass Effect was a fake
The catch is: The company Sinclair Networks probably doesn’t even exist! Not only has no one heard of the company, but BioWare also denies ever having worked with Sinclair Networks – let alone having heard of them.
The producer of ME:A, Fernando Melo, stated on Twitter:
“Although we can’t talk about the future yet, I can definitely say that we create our DLCs/patches for the games ourselves and do not hire fake companies for that.”
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Michael Gamble from BioWare also says: “I have never heard of Sinclair Networks. Never.”
Apparently, the statement was a fake that wanted to get some attention and generate sentiment against BioWare and Mass Effect. It seems to have worked, as heated discussions about the topic took place in forums and on Reddit.
This is probably best summed up by another quote from Melo: “The internet is what it is” – and that includes these shadow sides.
LawBreakers starts today on PC in open beta. This allows everyone to download and play the hero shooter with the crazy gravity for free. Later, the game is planned to be Buy2Play.
The hero shooter LawBreakers is a PvP game where you play as either the law enforcers or lawless villains in a post-apocalypse. In this world, the moon has exploded, and since then, gravity has gone crazy. This also applies to the maps in the game, where strange gravity phenomena occur. Therefore, it can happen that you suddenly lose the ground beneath your feet in LawBreakers. Additionally, you can use gravity offensively against enemies.
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Anyone who wants to try out the fast-paced gameplay and weightlessness of LawBreakers can start playing the open beta on PC today, June 30, 2017.
LawBreakers – Open Beta Free2Play, Release Version Buy2Play
In the open beta of LawBreakers, all PC players can try the hero shooter for free. But only until July 5. Then the beta will end. The release version is scheduled for August 8 (for both PC and PS4), which is now planned as a Buy2Play title. The reason for this decision was that the developers at Boss Key do not want to unnecessarily split the player base.
For example, if a player has a specific map pack DLC and then cannot play with those who do not have it. The Buy2Play version is supposed to include all contents and be the same for all players. The release version is expected to cost 29.99 euros.
The beta is therefore also a kind of demo version. Additionally, it includes a new map called “Vertigo” and a related new game mode called “Uplink”. In this mode, you must securely bring the namesake Uplink to your base and defend it for as long as possible.
LawBreakers – No campaign planned for now
LawBreakers will be a pure PvP game without a solo campaign. For the future, however, the developers do not want to exclude this possibility, as the game contains a lot of lore and story content. For example, one of the playable characters is responsible for the state of the moon in the game.
In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Trials of Osiris start today, June 30th. Which map will the Trials take place on?
Today, on the last day of June 2017, the whistle blows for the Trials of Osiris, the weekly PvP event in Destiny.
However, the Trials of Osiris will not be around for much longer. They will run through the entire month of July and will take place for the last time in Destiny on August 11th.
In Destiny 2, they will return – although not directly at launch. However, it will be easier for solo players to find other Guardians to play Trials together. The Guided Games are not only used for Raids or Nightfall Strikes but also for the Trials.
The Trials of Osiris begin today at 7 PM. They will last until the next Weekly Reset on July 4th. This time, the map Rostlande will be played.
What are the Trials of Osiris?
In the Trials, you engage in PvP combats in the “Elimination” mode. You compete in teams of three and try to fill your scorecard with victories. If the opposing team is completely defeated, you win a round. Fallen team members can be revived. It’s not only about having strong gear but also about communication among the Guardians. A good knowledge of the map is advantageous.
With 5 and 7 victories, there are random rewards from Osiris’s loot pool. Additionally, you should keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra rewards. If you’re in top form, you can reach Mercury with a “Flawless” ticket and loot the chest with the fine loot there.
Looking for a top multiplayer shooter in the Steam Summer Sale 2017? We show you the best deals!
During the Steam Summer Sale 2017, many gamers will stock their libraries with new games that are currently on sale. The reduced games include various genres from Action to Horror to Racing or Zombie Survival.
In this overview, we take a look at the best multiplayer shooters in the Steam Summer Sale 2017. So if you enjoy powerful weapons and brutal multiplayer fights, you might find a new favorite game here. There are also cool co-op modes for you and your friends.
The offers of the Steam Summer Sale 2017 are active until July 5th.
Borderlands 2 – Game of the Year Edition with 78% discount
With its unique graphic style, Borderlands 2 stands out in the land of shooters. In the game, there is a co-op mode where you can solve quests together with your friends and make progress in the game.
You will repeatedly encounter interesting characters, some more likable than others.
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Those who buy Black Ops III get a shooter with fast gameplay, where good reactions are essential.
The large selection of weapons offers additional variety on the various maps of the multiplayer mode. Additionally, the game has a good campaign, which is frequently praised in reviews.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III is currently available for only 29,99€ instead of 59,99€ thanks to a 50% discount.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with 33% discount
One of the most popular shooters on Steam is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive or simply CSGO. If you haven’t tried the game, this sale gives you another chance to grab it at a low price.
The game is suitable for “a few rounds in between”, but also offers competitive modes where you can measure yourself against other players. Familiar names like Dust 2 or Inferno are available as maps. There are also new maps that you need to explore thoroughly and learn in order to memorize typical rush routes.
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The latest part of the DOOM series is currently available with a strong offer on Steam and invites players to slay demons. With over-the-top powerful weapons and fast gameplay, you fight against nasty demons or against other players in various multiplayer modes.
The campaign offers an action-packed experience in combat in hell, where you can use powerful weapons and cool melee moves. The multiplayer relies on proven modes but also brings in new possibilities.
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A more tactical shooter awaits you in Arma 3. The game offers a multitude of game modes and mods that provide even more gameplay variety. For example, there is Altis Life, which functions as a roleplay mode.
Fans of military shooters will find themselves well served with Arma 3, where they can try out both singleplayer and multiplayer content.
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Bad Company 2 may be one of the older games on our list (released in 2010), but it is still a recommended shooter. The multiplayer maps are well-designed and, even after 7 years, there is an active community that you can find on the well-populated servers in multiplayer.
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Left 4 Dead 2 is known for its co-op mode. There, you slay hordes of zombies together with friends and have various weapons to choose from, ranging from axes to shotguns to molotov cocktails.
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Ghost Recon Wildlands is set in a fictional Bolivia, where you have to stop the Santa Blanca drug cartel alone or with friends in co-op mode. So far, there is no PvP mode in this game, but it is planned and will offer 4v4 matches. Until then, you can complete missions in co-op in stealth mode or with loud weapons and explosions.
A new patch is coming to ARK Survival Evolved on PC. The update is numbered v260 and is expected to be larger. There will be new content, more bug fixes, and optimizations.
Update June 30, 2017: The ARK patch 2.60 was scheduled for Monday, and it was deployed today, Friday. Here are the patch notes for 2.60. The “most striking new feature” is this saber-toothed tiger. Players are already complaining on Reddit that Quetzal now has clipping issues. There also seems to be a bug with the “boss tributes.” This is already being heavily discussed on Reddit. The new accelerated patch rhythm seems to bring some friction for ARK.
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In a tweet, lead designer Jeremy Stieglitz announced a new patch – v260 – for PC.
Ark Survival Evolved – New PC Patch v260 – ETA is Monday
The update contains more bug fixes and optimizations. Just last week patch v259 was released, which brought a lot of bug fixes to Ark. Studio Wildcard apparently is not stopping here and is fixing even more issues in the game.
The following has been announced in Stieglitz’s tweet for patch v259:
New Tek technologies
New saber-tooth
More bug fixes
More optimizations
Rebalances
The update v259 is scheduled for Monday, June 26. When this patch will come to PS4 and Xbox One is still uncertain.
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So far, there are no official patch notes available for patch v260. The last major update also came with some delay.
With the many fixes, optimizations, and balance changes recently, one can strongly assume that Studio Wildcard is preparing for the full release of Ark Survival Evolved:
Patch notes for the update 1.7 of The Division have been released for play on the PTS.
Since today (30.6.), the public test servers on PC are live – consoles will follow later. Massive published a lengthy list of the PTS patch notes for update 1.7.
Keep in mind that these patch notes are not the final patch notes for update 1.7. They will be adjusted over the coming weeks.
What changes with update 1.7
Once update 1.7 is available in the live game, all these contents are free for all players to download.
Initially, Massive lists the 5 most important new features:
Global Events: Time-limited events that add modifiers to PvE activities, making them more varied. You earn “Global Event” tokens that can be used to purchase rewards.
Commendations and patches: You will receive over 500 goals to fulfill that allow you to unlock rewards. Some commendations will reward you with a patch displayed on the agent’s right arm. For the PTS, these goals have been adjusted so they can be reached faster. Many goals and patches are missing.
Post-character customization: A “bathroom” will be installed in the terminal allowing you to customize the appearance of your agents.
Encrypted crates: There are new crates at the premium vendor that can only be opened with a key. You can buy and craft these keys with real money by finding key fragments in the game. The encrypted crates contain cosmetic items.
Classified Gear: These are new versions of already existing gear sets. If you equip five or six of these, you unlock 5-set and 6-set bonuses. Classified armor pieces will initially only be available during global events. They will then be added to the general loot pool. The primary stats are higher than those of “normal” gear, ranging from 1274 to 1401.
Note: Not all new features will be playable on the PTS from the start. For example, Global Events will come later.
Four examples of 6-set bonuses
In the patch notes, the new bonuses from Watchman’s Call, Striker, Recovery, and Final Measure are mentioned. While the 5-set bonuses increase the 2-set and 3-set bonuses, the 6-set bonuses improve the talents:
Final Measure: When you disable a grenade through the talent, all allies within 30 meters (and the player themselves) receive a buff. This buff depends on the type of grenade. EMP and shock grenades increase skill power by 15% for 8 seconds, HE and incendiary grenades increase weapon damage by 15% for 8 seconds, and flash and gas grenades increase armor by 15% for 8 seconds.
Watchman’s Call: NPC enemies can now receive up to 6 marks. After three marks, there is a 25% chance that each subsequent headshot on the target will also mark another enemy within 10 meters of that target. If a target has 6 marks, you deal 100% more headshot damage.
Striker: Each hit adds a self-healing bonus of 0.1% of max health per second. For every 1000 stamina, this bonus increases by 0.01%. Up to 100 hits are stackable. The bonus decreases by 0.1% per second. The bonus can be removed with EMP.
Recovery: The support station has a 25% chance not to have a cooldown when destroyed by an enemy. Every 1000 electronics increases this chance by 2%. Additionally, it has +50% support station revival speed, +100% support station healing speed, and +100% support station health points.
Additionally: The NinjaBike Backpack is making a comeback. Its talent is that it functions as an additional armor piece for all equipped gear sets, allowing the bonuses to be unlocked. The bonuses from the Classified Gear cannot be unlocked by NinjaBike. More information about the new NinjaBike Backpack can be found here.
More information from the patch notes
The SVD is being adjusted
The explosion damage of the Seeker Mine is reduced from 900 to 600. The damage of the air detonation mod is reduced from 300 to 120.
Numerous bugs will be fixed regarding talents, skills, and loadouts.
Bugs will also be fixed in activities such as missions, underground, Dark Zone, Survival, and Last Stand. In the Survival mode, you will now receive better rewards: In rank 1, there is a survival container instead of a gear container, and in rank 2, there is a survival container and a weapon container.
It will also fix issues that some agents may not have noticed, such as:
The scene where NPCs beat a dead body had no sound effects. This will be corrected.
The blueprint vendor in the terminal can now speak again.
When agents die, they no longer blink or move their eyes. “No to zombies”, says Massive.
The full patch notes with all bug fixes can be found in the Ubi forum.
In Destiny 2 you no longer have to search for the God Roll. Because there are no random weapon perks anymore.
In Destiny 1, a strong weapon alone is not enough. Because this weapon needs strong perks to really be useful – so random “extras” that grant the weapon certain advantages.
If a weapon drops with the best possible perks, it is referred to as the God Roll. Those who receive such a weapon are among the luckiest Guardians.
This randomness with the weapons can provide excitement and long-term motivation (to find the God Roll) on one hand, but also frustration when enemies refuse to drop the desired perk combination.
In Destiny 2, this thrill is gone. Because as it has now been revealed: There is no more randomness with the weapons. Will the loot now be boring?
No random weapon rolls in Destiny 2
Mashable quotes statements from Game Director Luke Smith: “There are no more random rolls on weapons.”
As an example, he mentions a Crucible hand cannon from Destiny 2 called Better Devils. This always has the same attributes.
In Destiny 2, the lineup for all stats and perks for each individual weapon and piece of armor is “hand-crafted.” This would give the sandbox team more flexibility when adjusting weapons.
Because in Destiny 1 there was a dilemma here. If you wanted to adjust a legendary weapon because it was overpowered or too weak, you had to make stat changes across the entire weapon category.
In Destiny 2, however, each weapon represents its own “category.” “This will give us more flexibility to tune individual items,” says Smith. In Destiny 1, this was not possible because that game was structured differently.
How will the loot stay interesting?
That Bungie can now adjust the weapons individually is in itself a great thing. However, the question also arises of what will happen to the thrill of searching for the God Roll. Numerous players enjoy spending a lot of time in the game to get the best items. This motivates them and is fun in the long run.
But how can a second, a third, or a tenth “Better Devils” still be interesting when you already know in advance what stats and perks it will have? Smith says this is a question they are asking themselves and that they will answer as soon as possible.
They have ideas, Smith says. Currently, he cannot share those ideas with us. He also does not know if these ideas can be implemented by September 6th. Then the release of Destiny 2 will be. He adds that they are very exciting ideas.
What do you think? Are you glad that this randomness is going away? Or do you already miss the God Roll drops?
The Independence Day in GTA 5 Online is now featuring monster trucks and weapon skins in the game. Additionally, the Dewbauchee Vagner is now available in the shop.
Today, on June 30th, the celebration of Independence Day begins in GTA 5 Online. This includes not only a firework launcher at Ammu-Nation but also weapon and vehicle skins styled after the American flag.
Additionally, the new supercar Dewbauchee Vagner is now available in the shop for nearly 1.5 million GTA$.
Dewbauchee Vagner at Legendary Motorsports
A new vehicle is now available at the Legendary Motorsports shop. The Dewbauchee Vagner can be purchased for 1,535,000 GTA$ and then added to your car collection in GTA 5 Online. Visually, the car already makes a good impression.
You can currently find weapons and vehicles in blue, white, and red in the shop of GTA 5 Online. At Ammu-Nation, there is a firework launcher to celebrate the day. In your Mobile Command Center, you can also choose the patriotic design for the enhanced weapons:
The mobile Command Center (the trailer) can also be painted in the American style:
Additionally, special vehicles available include the monster truck “The Liberator” for 556,551 GTA$ and the motorcycle “Western Sovereign” for 90,000 GTA$.
You can find the monster truck at the Warstock dealer and the motorcycle at Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
There are also special discounts on yachts and their modifications:
The Pisces: 25% Discount
The Orion: 30% Discount
The Aquarius: 35% Discount
Yacht modifications: 50% Discount
All water vehicles at Docktease: 25% Discount
Cunning Stunts Clothing & Tattoos: 25% Discount
Additionally, there is a new game mode called Dawn Raid for celebrating. There you earn double GTA$ and RP. These special offers and skins in the shop are available until July 10th.
Many players are already collecting loot boxes in Overwatch to cash in big soon. However, these fans might be bitterly disappointed…
The loot system in Overwatch is repeatedly a topic for heated discussions and arguments on Reddit and in the official forums. Too often, there are duplicates that cause more frustration than joy when opening some loot boxes. Blizzard has also recognized this and announced some time ago that it would thoroughly revise the loot box system.
The basic plan is that players will receive significantly fewer duplicates from the loot boxes in the future. At the same time, the earning of credits will be slightly increased, so that no one should experience any losses.
Loot is generated upon receiving the box
In supposedly wise foresight, many players have since begun to hoard loot boxes. The reasoning is clear: Those who accumulate several dozen loot boxes now will have many crates after the release of the next patch, in which fewer duplicates can be found.
But that is a mistake.
Community Manager Lylirra has clearly stated in the official forum that loot boxes are subject to a very specific functionality: the loot is generated at the moment of receiving the box.
In plain language, this means that “old loot boxes” will still drop the “old” loot after the release of Patch 1.13 – that is, lots of duplicates.
Anyone hoarding loot boxes now can stop and instead open them immediately – there is no “future gain” to be lost because it does not exist.
Have you already started collecting? Or do you open every loot box right after receiving it anyway?
A Shiny Pikachu is expected to appear in Pokémon GO next week. This rumor is circulating on social networks, but what is behind it?
The news that a Shiny Pikachu is supposed to appear in Pokémon GO next week is currently spreading through social networks. Many trainers simply accept this news as “real” and do not question where this information comes from.
The hint about the “shiny” Pikachu comes from the site SlashGear, which received a “tip”. However, it is not explained who this tip comes from and why it is supposed to be trustworthy.
Special Pikachu is coming, but is it Shiny?
With titles like “Shiny Pikachu is likely coming next week” the rumor about this special Pokémon is spread on social networks. The site Mobiflip is referring to an article on the website “SlashGear“, which promises “SHINY Pikachu coming to Pokémon GO.”
In the article from SlashGear, they justify this exclusive news about Shiny Pikachu by saying: “This morning we received a tip regarding the next rare Pokémon in Pokémon GO: Shiny Pikachu.” However, it is not explained where this tip comes from and whether the source has leaked events in the past and is trustworthy.
Instead, the rest of the article recounts the content of a Reddit post discussing a “rare Pikachu.” There was no mention of “Shiny” on Reddit.
Rare Pikachu will be released
The origin of the “Shiny Pikachu” news can be found on Reddit. There, user legoturtle92 shares an email sent to participants of a graphics/animation fair. Staff from Niantic will be present at the ACM Siggraph convention. The email explains that Niantic will be releasing a rare Pikachu.
Source legoturtle92
The email clearly mentions a “rare Pikachu.” The difference from the current rumor is a mysterious “tip” that SlashGear received. Apart from this tip, there are no other sources confirming a Shiny Pikachu.
At this point, we would like to point out that a release of a Shiny Pikachu next week is “possible.”
However, it could just as well be a special Pikachu for the anniversary of Pokémon GO, which, while changed in appearance, is not a Shiny variant. We will find out by next week at the latest which Pikachu this is.
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