Anthem, the fresh brand from BioWare, aims to set new standards in the open world.
In an interview with Engadget, there is information about BioWare’s new game “Anthem.” The Vice President of Electronic Arts, Patrick Soderlund, talked about the game ahead of E3. His statements have now been published.
Soderlund emphasizes that he is heavily personally involved in “Anthem” and therefore may not be completely objective.
But Anthem is incredibly ambitious. Almost “too ambitious.” But he likes that and is optimistic.
It is a new brand from BioWare. Anthem will elevate the open world and its detail richness to a whole new level. It is something that players have never seen before.
Here is the quote in the original English:
You’ll see us announcing a new IP from BioWare at EA Play, but that game, I think I can say, without sounding like a complete arrogant prick, I think it pushes the boundaries of open-world fidelity to a whole new level, unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. … It’s a new IP from BioWare, they’ve been working on it for quite a while. We’re gonna have a very short section of that at our press conference, and then it will appear with a gameplay demo at a partner’s press conference the day after.
It’s cool for us because it’s been awhile since we came up with a new IP. We actually have several new IPs in development, but to create something from scratch and build something new takes time [laughs]. And this is the first out of more new IP you’ll see from us, and massive, hugely, hugely ambitious — almost to the point of too ambitious, but I like that — and I’m very bullish on it. I love it. I’ve been very personally involved in it and maybe that’s why I’m biased, but I hope people are going to like it.
Mein MMO says: EA raises expectations before the reveal this evening. Much of this may be PR talk, but at least the information that open world will be essential in Anthem is new.
And that the game is ambitious also sounds interesting. The first reactions so far have been rather subdued. Some have already feared that BioWare would play it “safe” and try to stay as close to Destiny as possible.
For FIFA 18 , there is information about the Switch version. While there will be Ultimate Team on the Nintendo Switch, players will have to forego The Journey.
Since February 2017, we’ve known that the Nintendo Switch will receive a FIFA game this year. It is a streamlined version of FIFA 18, specifically designed for the Switch to be.
At E3 2017, EA Sports revealed new information about FIFA 18 on the Switch. It is said to be the best FIFA for a mobile device – but with compromises.
FIFA 18 – What the Switch version offers
EA Sports lists these features for the Switch version of FIFA 18:
Tailored social competitive fun
Play FIFA against anyone, anywhere
Variety of controller and display options, as well as shared Joy-Con support
Thanks to new rendering technology, it promises to be the most advanced FIFA experience ever on a handheld, with new pitch environments, realistic player likenesses, and new gameplay mechanics.
These are the available, currently known game modes: FIFA Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Switch Kick-Off, Local Seasons, Online Seasons, Tournaments, Women’s Teams, and Skill Games. The “Ultimate Team” mode will feature a transfer market, squad-building challenges, and new features that will be introduced over the summer.
If the Switch is in the docking station, the game is said to run in 1080p according to EA. In handheld mode, it’s 720p. FIFA 18 Switch has an online and local multiplayer, allowing you to play against your friends even in places without WiFi.
What content is missing on the Nintendo Switch?
Compared to the “FIFA 18” version on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the Switch has several compromises:
The game does not run on the Frostbite Engine
The story mode “The Journey: Hunter Returns” is missing
The icons in Ultimate Team are only available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. There hasn’t been any mention of the Switch until now – Update: Yes, the icons are also available on the Switch.
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FIFA 18 is also set to be released on the Switch on September 29, 2017.
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There will also be exotic items in Destiny 2. Bungie speaks about their rarity.
The rarity of Exotics underwent an interesting development in Destiny.
In Year 1, there were extremely rare Exotics like the Gjallarhorn or the Vex Mythoclast, which were powerful and everyone wanted them. However, you had to rely heavily on luck for these weapons, as they were random drops.
When you finally received the Exotic after countless hours of hunting, it was an indescribable, sublime moment of joy that every Guardian fondly remembers.
The biggest cult emerged around the exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn because it was not only considered the best weapon in the game but also only appeared in loot every few years. Some players went months without enjoying this weapon, and thus hoped (for a long time in vain) that Xur would bring it back. Those who possessed a Gjallarhorn were the happiest Guardians in the Destiny universe. No one forgets their first “Gjallarhorn drop”.
However, with the expansions of Destiny, such “Gjallarhorn moments” became increasingly rare. The “The Taken King” introduced the Three of Coins, which caused an Exotic rain. Moreover, some Exotics became tied to quests. The random factor in Destiny was thus significantly reduced and replaced with the philosophy of “Master these tasks, and there will be an Exotic as a reward”.
How is the Exotic rarity developing in Destiny? What system does Destiny 2 rely on?
Exotics in Destiny 2 will be more accessible
Gamesrant spoke in an interview with Project Lead Mark Noseworthy about Exotics in Destiny 2. In terms of rarity, they are supposed to be somewhere between early Destiny 1 and late Destiny 1. Noseworthy speaks of a mix of both:
There is something very special about these Gjallarhorn stories from Year 1. However, it is also very nice to complete a quest line and then receive the desired item reliably. Both are pretty cool.
In Destiny 2, Exotics should be something that all players can obtain – not something reserved only for elite players who invest thousands of hours. Therefore, Exotics will be somewhat more accessible than before. However, there will also be things that are very hard to obtain – things that will be highly coveted.
According to Noseworthy, Exotics are an important part of Destiny. They are weapons and armor pieces that change the way you play. Every player should be able to have these experiences.
Are “Gjallarhorn moments” history?
Noseworthy does not provide more information on the Exotics. But it sounds like in the future, less reliance will be placed on the random factor, and more on quests.
Weapons with “Gjallarhorn status” will probably belong to the past. In previous statements, Bungie emphasized repeatedly that there will be no more “over-weapons”.
For this was the negative side of the Gjallarhorn cult: This rocket launcher was the solution to all problems. No strategy was needed; you simply set up a Titan bubble and fired with brutal Gjallarhorn force at the enemies. Thus, every boss fell within a very short time. The Gjallarhorn became a prerequisite on social media to be able to play with others.
In the community, some Guardians are dissatisfied with Noseworthy’s statements. A loot game like Destiny needs extremely rare loot for these special moments. If everyone has all Exotics within a few weeks – where’s the motivation?
However, it remains to be seen how rare Exotics in Destiny 2 will actually be. Noseworthy’s statements leave a lot of room for speculation.
In the new online shooter Star Wars Battlefront 2, the DLCs will be free. Nevertheless, there are ways to spend money. EA relies on microtransactions.
After the announcement of Star Wars Battlefront 2 a few months ago, a news item caused some head-scratching. The developer announced that there would be no season pass. However, Electronic Arts intervened and said, “We’re not so sure about that yet.”
Now, after the presentation of Star Wars Battlefront 2 at E3, it is clear: There is no season pass. The DLCs for Battlefront 2 will be free. Just like with Titanfall 2 or Halo 5, additional content for Battlefront 2 will be provided for free. This is to ensure that everyone can play together.
First DLC in December – revolves around “The Last Jedi”, brings these new heroes
In the first part, paid DLCs had come out, which had splintered the community. This is something they want to prevent with the new game.
There will be various seasons of DLCs for Star Wars Battlefront II. The first DLC will be released in December and will be based on the then new Star Wars film “The Last Jedi”. New characters here should include Finn and Captain Phasma. The planet “Crait” will also be introduced.
The DLC will include maps, characters, vehicles, game modes, weapons, and Star Cards.
Microtransactions to “buy stuff” and speed up progress
As EA confirmed to Gamespot, EA will still try to make money with the game post-release through microtransactions. Players can use these to speed up their progress in the game and buy “stuff”.
There will be the possibility to obtain everything with in-game currency that can be earned in the game. However, for those who prefer to go faster, they can accelerate this through microtransactions.
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It is expressly stated that it is not about players spending money to become better and stronger. One cannot just throw Euros and then dominate everyone, says EA. That is not how it will work.
Star Wars Battlefront II will be released in November for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. EA had already announced that they would introduce monetization methods similar to FIFA Ultimate Team in the shooter games Star Wars Battlefront and Battlefield:
After we already had a review from Schuhmann on The Elder Scrolls Online, Jürgen also weighs in with a test on the ESO chapter Morrowind. For him, Morrowind is the perfect addition to The Elder Scrolls Online.
I associate much more with the name Morrowind than just an outstanding RPG from 2002. Rather, Morrowind was a defining moment in my gaming career. From the very first moment, the twisted setting on the strange island of the Dark Elves captivated me and I joyfully explored this wonderfully haunting land with its dark secrets.
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So I was completely over the moon when I learned at the end of 2016 that Morrowind would be the setting for the next major ESO expansion. But can the online version live up to the original?
Morrowind – The spark of nostalgia is ignited
By now, Morrowind has been released and what can I say? It delivers on its promises.
For me, as an old Morrowind fan, it is exactly the expansion I wished for ESO. Because instead of clumsily reinventing the wheel, ZeniMax relies on what is tried and true and nostalgia.
That may sound negative at first, but in the case of Morrowind, I believe the innovative stagnation is a blessing. Because the clear reference to the old Morrowind and its peculiarities creates an atmosphere that ESO did not have until now.
Therefore, the heart of every Morrowind veteran also beats faster when the characteristic intro music plays. And at the latest by the landing in Seyda Neen – which still looks the same as in the original game 700 years earlier – the smoldering spark of nostalgia has flared into a joyful blaze.
Morrowind – Familiar, yet different
However, Zenimax’s nostalgia does not become stale. Morrowind does not consist of reheated and dusty game elements.
Rather, you feel at every turn in Morrowind that Zenimax is not re-staging the old game from 2002. The island of Vvardenfell is indeed the same and you repeatedly come across familiar places.
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But at the same time, it is a different time, a different era.
For example, the temple city of Vivec is immediately recognizable. Where else do steps pyramids stand in the swamp, over which a gigantic asteroid hovers? But 700 years in the past, the opulent settlement of the great god-king is not yet finished, and many of the later buildings are just excavated pits. Such references create clear added value for all connoisseurs of the setting.
Morrowind – Veterans have more, newcomers too
This strong reference to Morrowind veterans and nostalgia is, however, a double-edged sword. Those who did not play Morrowind back then or hardly played it will of course not understand many of the allusions and references.
However, such “Morrowind virgins” have completely different opportunities. They can discover this original setting for the first time and do not have to buy a 15-year-old RPG to visit Vvardenfell.
Morrowind offers nothing really new, but more of the good same
Of course, the precondition for enjoying Morrowind is that you embrace the “ESO experience.” Because as colleague Schuhmann wrote in his critical article about Morrowind, you have to approach The Elder Scrolls Online in a very specific way to have fun with it. If you play it like a typical MMORPG, you will quickly encounter the limits of enjoyment.
However, if you approach ESO more like a solo RPG that you also play with others, then ESO and Morrowind offer unique experiences that stand out from the bulk of usual MMOs. That is also the reason why ESO has been very successful in its own niche, while pure online RPGs often hopelessly fade against the dominant WoW.
For solo and group players
ESO motivates solo players as you find tons of fully voiced quests, books, and lore elements in the game, allowing you to explore the world for hours just like in Skyrim, Oblivion, and others. Unlike solo RPGs, however, you can also experience ESO with friends. And that even if they have much higher levels than you.
Because thanks to One Tamriel, your character scales so well that even a non-maxed character can make a meaningful contribution to the group’s success.
Additionally, you can spontaneously join a few randomly met adventurers to delve into the next dungeon to fight a few monsters. And for those who want the full MMO experience, they can try the new raid in the Hall of Fabrication and the complex boss fights there.
ESO simply offers a lavish buffet of options for every type of player. Only hardcore soloists or MMO purists may not find joy in the offerings. And friends of dynamic combat systems. The combat gameplay of ESO is still unfortunately quite clunky and unappealing. In this area, I fully agree with Schuhmann and I wouldn’t mind a thorough overhaul.
The right game for me
But even with the unsightly combat system, ESO and Morrowind are ideally the MMOs for me. Here I can explore the world at my own pace, don’t have to worry too much about the optimal build, and regularly encounter interesting things. Occasionally, I get ambitious and craft the currently best weapons.
Or I optimize my skills and throw myself into the next dungeon. Or I equip my PvP skills and tackle the new battlegrounds. For players who like to leisurely dive into a fantasy world and want to play a little here and a little there, ESO still provides the perfect playground with the new chapter.
And this works primarily because the game remains true to itself and does not desperately try to be an MMORPG like Black Desert or World of Warcraft.
So much for my opinion on Morrowind. But what do you think about the new chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online? Do you share my opinion and enjoy Morrowind as a nice encore to a delicious main course? Or are you disappointed because the game still hasn’t changed its fundamentals? Let me know in the comments!
To FIFA 18, the four most important new gameplay features are known. This should make the action on the field even more realistic.
Every year, fans eagerly look forward to what innovations the next FIFA installment from EA Sports will bring. FIFA 17 introduced fundamental changes to the FIFA series last year with the Frostbite engine and the story mode “The Journey”. FIFA 18 builds on this and adds some new gameplay features.
EA Sports announced the main gameplay changes during E3. Four features are mentioned.
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The “Dramatic Moments” titled by EA represent more variety in shots and crosses. New movement and finishing animations allow for fluid scenes and “dramatic goals” in the penalty area.
There is a new crossing control that gives you more options to deliver the ball into the penalty area and find the best passing option.
Real Player Motion Technology in FIFA 18
According to EA Sports, FIFA 18 makes the biggest leap in gameplay innovation ever. This is supposed to be made possible by a new animation system, termed “Real Player Motion Technology“.
Players on the field receive a new reaction tempo and individual player personalities. For example, a Cristiano Ronaldo should have the same movements and character as the real-life counterpart in FIFA 18.
Three aspects are emphasized here:
Player Personality: Whether tall, whether short, whether thin or stocky – the sizes and attributes determine the players’ movements in FIFA 18, so you can observe individual moves from the world’s best players. EA Sports cites as examples Ronaldo’s special sprint, Sterling’s turns, and Robben’s typical arm movements.
Overhauled Dribbling: In 1v1 situations, you can be more creative in FIFA 18. There are supposed to be more precise ball touches, tighter turns, and more explosive advances.
Gameplay Based on Cristiano Ronaldo: “Motion Capture” data from Ronaldo flowed into gameplay elements such as game flow, player reaction, and explosiveness.
Authentic Play Styles
There are new “Team Styles” in FIFA 18, which allow you more tactics on the field. They provide better passing options or new offensive runs, including mentions of Tiki-Taka and high pressing.
Captivating Atmosphere
In terms of atmosphere, FIFA 18 wants to make a big leap forward:
New light conditions and authentic sun positions are meant to create special moods in the various stadiums around the world.
The audience consists of fewer “clone spectators”, and there are “celebration storms” at goals.
Club banners and stadium banners.
Customizable commentary.
Change in grass quality.
Real chants.
New celebration animations – celebrate together with the fans.
ToPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds there are all kinds of myths and rumors. It is said that loot boxes dropped from planes squash unfortunate players or that frying pans can deflect crossbow bolts. A myth-buster video debunks these myths.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a battle royale shooter where 100 players kill each other on an island until only one or a team is left. Due to the completely open structure of the game, no round is like another, and there are always curious scenes that unfold in gameplay.
This includes a variety of strange myths that stubbornly persist in players’ minds. 8 of them are now being put to the test in a video.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Are Frying Pans Bolt Proof?
The eight most well-known myths in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds have been put to the test regarding their truthfulness by a YouTuber named DefendTheHouse in a myth-buster video. These myths are:
Anyone standing under a dropped loot box gets squashed
Frying pans can stop not only bullets but also bolts from a crossbow
Anyone who falls to their death can still be revived
Anyone who drowns can still be revived
It is possible to punch other players out of a moving vehicle
If grenades are hit, they explode even if held in hand or carried on the body
Crossbow bolts penetrate their targets and can cause multi-kills
You can do a double somersault on a motorcycle
All these myths are addressed in the video by DefendTheHouse and are declared either true or false. We have embedded the video here. Enjoy watching.
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For the release of Anthem, we already have a rough release date, at least a release window.
Anthem is the new “semi-MMO” from BioWare. At an investors’ conference, the game was already delayed by a year before it was presented. It was mentioned that the game would be released between April 2018 and May 2019. BioWare needs more time for the live service – that is, for what is commonly referred to as the MMO elements.
The release date of Anthem has now been further narrowed down.
So Anthem will be released in the typical “blockbuster, just in time for the holiday shopping season” timeframe. This will likely be September/October/November 2018.
By then, the first expansion for Destiny 2 will probably be in the pipeline. It could be exciting.
Interestingly, originally “Spring 2018” was in the channel description, but it was quickly changed. One could say somewhat pointedly: Typical, delayed twice even before the gameplay reveal.
Anthem is the new game by BioWare, which seems to follow in the footsteps of Destiny. We have also found a new image. It shows jetpacks.
On Saturday evening, the new game by Bioware, Anthem, was briefly presented at the Electronic Arts press conference. Only a few images were shown in the trailer.
At that time, the official Anthem site also went online, but it shows a “404” error. Since we are professional snoopers who master secret tricks, that didn’t hold us back.
Because it is possible to access a cached version of the page. We did that and found this new image of Anthem. It shows a quartet of characters in armor and jetpacks (or in suits reminiscent of Iron Man).
This could indicate that the “armors” seen briefly in the trailer will actually become a kind of “permanent state” for the player’s avatars – similar to the action MMO Warframe. Furthermore, “jetpacks” are always a good thing.
And for those who like to speculate: “Four figures” can be seen in the image – this could also be a good number for “classes” or “players in a group”.
We will learn more about Anthem tomorrow during the gameplay reveal at Microsoft.
The new gameplay trailer for Star Wars Battlefront II shows you what epic battles await you in the game.
Many fans are looking forward to the new Star Wars Battlefront II, despite the fact that there has been little gameplay to see so far. With a short teaser trailer players only got a glimpse of the game.
During E3, there was finally the complete gameplay trailer, which you can watch here:
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Even before E3, a video was leaked showing the gameplay of the game. However, this did not dampen the spirits of the fans, who enthusiastically applauded the new official gameplay trailer of Star Wars Battlefront II at E3.
Star Wars Battlefront II is set to be released on November 17, 2017, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
The new Battlefield 1 expansion featuring the Russian Army “In The Name Of The Tsar” will be released in September.
During the EA Play event, new information was revealed about the Russia DLC for Battlefield 1 “In The Name Of The Tsar”. In addition to the Women’s Battalion of Death, new vehicles and weapons will be added to the game. A video teaser prepares you for the new content:
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In The Name Of The Tsar with 6 new maps, release in September
The Russia DLC brings six new maps to the game where you can try out the new weapons and vehicles that are part of the expansion. The exciting teaser shows that the new content, such as the snow maps or new female soldiers, will bring fresh air to the game. The DLC will bring you new maps, vehicles, soldiers such as the Women’s Battalion of Death, and much more.
The release of the In The Name Of The Tsar DLC is in September 2017.
New competitive mode
Furthermore, it was explained in the stream that the developers will respond to the fans’ wishes and will incorporate a new competitive mode into the game. More details will be available at Gamescom in August.
EA unveiled its new IP at E3, aimed to compete with Destiny. The name of the new game is “Anthem.” The game is being developed by BioWare, and it was previously known as “Dylan.”
For a few seconds, “Anthem” was on display at E3. This is the new IP from BioWare, which we have been writing about more frequently in the past weeks. The game is slated for a release between April 2018 and May 2019. It was previously stated that “Anthem” will be a semi-MMO that focuses on science fiction and action.
Until now, the title was known under the codename “Dylan.”
Here is the teaser trailer for Anthem from E3 – the new game from BioWare
The first look was only available for a few moments. A full reveal is expected tomorrow at Microsoft.
Apparently, EA is planning a collaboration with Microsoft. Prior to the teaser trailer for Anthem, the Xbox Scorpio was explicitly mentioned and praised. It seems that “Anthem” is intended to be a system seller for the Xbox Scorpio.
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In the short trailer, there is talk of a “wall” that protects from the “outside.” There, one must live with their decisions, or they will die trying to change them.
The story does not end here; this is just the beginning.
Mein MMO says: Yes, one can speculate a lot now. At first glance, it looks like a dystopia, thus a “dark futuristic vision.” It is interesting that the threat from the outside feels “primeval,” while the weaponry inside is futuristic with combat suits. Of course, various images from well-known SF franchises come to mind: a wall around a city. An interior view of a kind of bazaar. Aliens and severe weather phenomena outside, Fallout-style combat suits.
We are definitely curious to see how “Anthem” will be presented tomorrow and whether we will get to see the first gameplay. How close the collaboration of EA with Microsoft and Xbox will be is also an exciting topic. What has been seen is definitely interesting. After all, it is said that Anthem will be the largest game BioWare has ever worked on.
The gameplay trailer for FIFA 18 has been released. There is also a trailer for “The Journey: Hunter Returns”.
The “EA Play” event for E3 2017 just took place. New information and, above all, new gameplay material for FIFA 18 was presented. It was already known in advance that the story mode “The Journey” will receive a second season. Now there is a trailer for “The Journey: Hunter Returns”:
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Apparently, Alex Hunter, the protagonist in “The Journey”, is entering the international stage. The question is raised whether he will stay with his club or if he will leave. Many international stars can be seen – including Thomas Müller.
Gameplay trailer for FIFA 18
The gameplay trailer is a longer version of the reveal trailer. The main features are mentioned:
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In FIFA 18 there will be “dramatic moments” where players can score “incredible goals”. New movements and finishing animations allow for smooth, new ball control options.
Additional features:
“Real Player Motion Technology” – a new animation system that gives players a personality on the pitch – with unique movements and new dribbling mechanics
“Team Styles”
Improved atmosphere – The audience, the commentators, everything is supposed to become more authentic
More information about FIFA 18
Just about a week ago, the first official information about FIFA 18 came to light. EA Sports released the reveal trailer, which centers around Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese world footballer from Real Madrid will grace the cover of FIFA 18.
There is already information about a new feature in the “Ultimate Team” mode: The legend cards will be called “Icons”, which will be available in FUT 18 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. One icon will be Ronaldo Nazário. All previous information about the icons can be found here.
FIFA 18 will be released on September 29, 2017. If you pre-order the Ronaldo Edition or the Icon Edition, you can play FIFA 18 even three days earlier.
The voice actors of Overwatch are popular among the community of Blizzard’s shooter. In the video, they dance their new emotes.
The voice actors of Blizzard’s hero shooter have been introduced to you on many occasions outside the game. For example, when Lúcio was wandering around the Blizzard campus and chatting with other characters. In a new video, the voice actors celebrate the anniversary of Overwatch with a dance party and their new emotes, which they can almost perfectly mimic.
All together: Dance the emote
For Overwatch’s birthday event, there were many new dance emotes for the heroes. Many players quickly fell in love with the dances and would like to have every single one of them. At the same time, however, the emotes also cause frustration, as they will not be available in loot boxes after the event.
The voice actors also really like the emotes. Anjali Bhimani, the voice of Symmetra, released new footage on her YouTube channel. With this video, we get a good insight into the dancing skills of the hero voices from Overwatch. Can they dance as well as the digital version, or are they even better? In the following video, you can see for yourself the different choreographies and decide who dances the best.
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Paladins (PC, PS4, Xbox One) will receive a new champion in OB52: Zhin – The Tyrant. The warrior is a flanker and wields a sword as a weapon. His sword is a ranged weapon, flames are the projectiles. Here you can find the skills and maps in English.
It was just two weeks ago that the new tank lady Ash joined Paladins. Now the next champion has already been announced: Zhin – The Tyrant. He is a flanker and uses a flaming sword as a weapon.
Paladins wouldn’t be Paladins if Zhin simply fought with a sword. After all, we are in a hero shooter where shooting happens. Zhin throws the flames of his sword at opponents.
Paladins’ new champion Zhin enters the battlefield with OB52.
Zhin’s skills are brutal: Abilities throw burning oil at opponents and shred them
Anyone who has ever burned themselves with hot oil knows what a nasty weapon Zhin wields. The burn runs deep, lasts for weeks, and often leaves ugly scars. The Tyrant is a swordsman who douses his weapon in oil. The oil sets Zhin on fire and he hurls it at his opponents: That must hurt like hell.
Anyone who dares to get close to Zhin can be hit hard by his counter-attack. This protects Zhin and deals damage to opponents if they hit the warrior from the front. If the situation becomes too heated for Zhin, he dissolves into smoke and can flee or attack from the shadows.
To reload, Jhin pours hot oil onto his sword – This warrior wants to inflict deep pain.
Zhin’s ultimate ability – Wrath – makes even tanks melt like butter
Zhin also uses his sword as a melee weapon and shreds opponents into pieces. He either spins like a wild tornado through his enemies, slicing everything in his path, or he prepares for his ultimate skill: Wrath. Zhin lunges forward and unleashes an attack combination on opponents that inflicts 2000 damage over 1.5s.
This could lead to a decisive counter to the current 2-tank meta. Those hit by Zhin’s combo strike cannot break through it and will be chopped up in no time. Especially if you take Zhin’s legendary card “Guillotine” along, which enhances his ultimate skill.
Zhin’s abilities fit a dark samurai – hurling burning oil in opponents’ faces and slicing them.
Zhin’s skills – Throwing hot oil and shredding opponents
Inferno Blade: Throw burning oil three times over 2s. The first two quick swings deal 420 damage, the third deals 700 damage. Direct damage
Counter: Enter a counter stance for 2s. If hit from the front, all effects of the hit are negated and you perform a melee counter that deals 700 damage. Direct damage.
Whirl: Jump forward while swinging your blade, dealing 350 damage to nearby opponents. Area damage.
Smoke Clouds: Dissolve into smoke. Your movement speed increases by 20% for 2.5s.Mobility
Wrath: Lunge forward and incapacitate opponents with a series of melee attacks, dealing 2000 damage over 1.5s.
Paladins OB 52: New flanker Zhin – Here are his legendary cards
Legendary cards are part of the deck building in Paladins. They are particularly powerful customizations for champions and determine your strategy. The image below shows Zhin’s legendary card.
The screenshot was taken on the test server. The English translations are not yet complete. Therefore, the cards are partly in English here.
Guillotine: Wrath now deals 25% of the target’s maximum health with each strike. Additionally, the ultimate charges 15% faster.
Retaliation: After countering an attack, you remain in counter stance.
Smolder: Heal 60% of your maximum health during the duration of Smoke Clouds.
Zhin is the first evil character that Paladins will see
The developers have revealed that Zhin is the first truly evil character to enter the battlefield. Seris and Androxus may have a dark aura but are often misunderstood in their pursuits.
However, Zhin is filled with malice and was once the leader of a dark army. This refers to the mysterious “Organization of One Thousand Hands” – The developers have not revealed more about the organization.
Zhin is the first evil character in Paladins and the leader of a dark organization.
Zhin’s gameplay requires skill – Mastering him won’t be easy
Leya says: The developers are increasingly trying to link fantasy and shooters and are becoming more playful. They have managed to turn Zhin’s sword into a ranged weapon that still reflects the character of the warrior.
One really has to consider what it means to be attacked with a big load of burning oil. Only someone who does not want to quickly clear out their opponent would do that; they want to torment him. What a fitting weapon for the first evil character in a hero shooter. The design is already successful.
Zhin is a skill-based champion who can become a nightmare in skilled hands. However, one must pay attention to various aspects of his abilities. The automatic attack follows a rhythm of 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3, etc. The third attack is the strongest; skilled players know how to utilize this. The counter-attack only works when opponents attack from the front – Good positioning is important here.
The ultimate attack – Wrath – is extremely powerful, but one must also be able to hit with it. Mastering this skill will likely make one a terror for tanks.
Zhin is definitely not a beginner champion and requires experience and practice to unleash his full potential.
What do you think of Zhin, the first rogue in Paladins?
South Korea is serious about hackers. A new law criminalizes the development and distribution of hacks for video games. Private servers are also targeted by the new regulation. This topic is currently relevant here, especially regarding WoW and Overwatch.
The US site Kotaku reports on a South Korean law against video game hacks. This was passed in December and comes into effect on June 21, 2017, in less than two weeks.
The law targets “game hacks,” their development and distribution. Additionally, it will also be illegal to create and operate so-called private servers. Currently, it is still unclear whether the law will also target mods.
She definitely needs to go to jail.
Anyone found guilty can expect a fine equivalent to about 4500 euros or up to 5 years in prison.
According to Kotaku, it is not yet entirely clear how the law will affect users of hacks and private servers, but it is said that no actions should be taken that disrupt the distribution of the game or its rules.
In Germany and Europe, hacks and private servers are a gray area
Hacks and private servers are certainly not something that only exists in South Korea.
Here in Europe, Blizzard has been litigating against the German bot manufacturer Bossland for years. Their programs are specifically tailored to Blizzard’s games, providing bots or aim assists for World of Warcraft or Overwatch.
The fight is conducted with hard tactics. Bossland believes Blizzard wants to drive them to ruin with high fines and banning waves.
Nostalrius, shortly before server shutdown.
Private servers are primarily associated here with Blizzard and World of Warcraft. Private servers also operate in a kind of gray area. Blizzard had the popular WoW private server Nostalrius shut down through lawyers. Since then, a community has been trying to establish similar alternatives. By outsourcing the servers to specific countries, they hope to escape Blizzard’s influence on private servers.
We have often dealt with the topic of hacks and private servers:
In Paladins the community voted on which champion would receive an epic skin. The choice fell on Seris – The Oracle of the Abyss. Now fans decide which design will be turned into a skin. Here you can find the designs.
The fans have voted: Seris will receive a particularly epic skin. In Paladins Community Skin Project fans could vote on which champion should receive a new skin. Now the voting continues.
Seris Community Skin: Angelic, Demonic, VooDoo, Egyptian
Studio Hi-Rez designed a total of 4 possible skin designs for Seris. The community votes between one of the designs, and this will be developed into the epic skin. The finished skin will be presented at Dreamhack in Valencia.
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One of these designs will be developed into Seris’ new community skin. Which one will it be?
These four designs are available for selection:
Angelic
Demonic
VooDoo
Egyptian
This is how the voting for the community skin works in phase 2
The finished skin will be presented live at Dreamhack in Valencia . The exact day of the skin’s reveal at the event is not yet known.
The skin will be brought to the hero shooter with a special event. Details about the event are not yet known.
Soon the oracle will receive a new look. Will she remain true to her line and look like a dark VooDoo priestess or receive an angelic design?
Leya says: I am excited about an epic skin for Seris and voted for the oracle. Until now, she didn’t have a cool skin, and I never liked her recolors. I would have been happy about a skin for Torvald as well, because the Laser Grandpa has been empty for a good 10 patches.
I will take some time with the decision between the four presented skin designs. Somehow they all have something, and I can’t decide yet. My tendency, however, leans toward the VooDoo skin.
What do you think of the presented designs, and are you satisfied with Seris as the bearer of the community skin?
When does Season 10 of Diablo 3 end and when does Season 11 begin? Blizzard has now officially announced the start and end dates.
In June, Season 10 of Diablo 3 will come to an end and all seasonal characters will be converted to non-seasonal characters. Gold, armor, and other items will carry over to non-season.
About a month after the end of Season 10, Season 11 will start.
On the official Diablo 3 website, Blizzard has now announced when the new season will start.
In Europe, the start is on Thursday, July 20, at 5:00 PM
Blizzard has deliberately chosen a Thursday so that there is still enough time left before the weekend. During this time, the developers can fix any possible issues that might arise at the start of Season 11 .
End of Season 10 in Diablo 3
You have less than two weeks left to play Season 10 of Diablo III.
In Europe, Season 10 ends on Friday, June 23, at 5:00 PM
After that, the season leaderboards will be reset and your seasonal characters will be converted into non-seasonal characters. Paragon points, gold, armor, and other items of these characters will then be transferred to non-season.
Necromancer in Season 11?
The Necromancer appearing in Season 11 of Diablo 3 is very likely but not yet confirmed. The announced DLC “Return of the Necromancer” is promised by the developers for Patch 2.6.0.
Blizzard usually releases major patches between two seasons. The time between June 23 and July 20 would therefore be a good time for Patch 2.6.0. When the Necromancer will ultimately be released has not yet been announced by the developers. The price for the DLC is also not yet known at this time.
Leak is probably from second or third hand – but gameplay from Star Wars Battlefront 2
Apparently, footage from the YouTuber “DukeNukem” has already been uploaded online. It contains gameplay material from Star Wars Battlefront 2, which is supposed to be shown tonight.
He probably got it from second hand as well; the YouTuber “Axrora” is cited as the source. It is likely his material that is now causing the uproar and the leak.
YouTubers apparently already had the opportunity to play Star Wars Battlefront II and record material. It was actually supposed to be kept under wraps. That didn’t seem to work out well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfC5s7ySPxI
It is to be expected that the footage will be taken down soon. Currently, major sites like Polygon or GameStar are already reporting on it. And after the first videos have been taken down, mirrors are circulating. Trying to pull the leak off the internet now is like trying to put toothpaste back into the tube.
The quality of the video material is not optimal, but it gives a good first impression of the gameplay. Darth Maul with his double lightsaber looks impressive. The heroine Rey can also be seen.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is supposed to take place in different eras of the Star Wars universe. In the single-player campaign, players will be agents of the Empire. Here, players take on the role of “the villains.”
More about Star Wars Battlefront 2 and the official date tonight:
Regarding Destiny 2 , Bungie talks about an Alpha, about Freedom-Slots, and about a Day-One-Patch.
Last night, on June 9th, Bungie released a podcast. In it, the developers, including Game Director Luke Smith and Senior Gameplay Designer Jon Weisnewski, casually chatted about their first VR experiences, horror movies, and also a little about the upcoming MMO shooter Destiny 2.
Destiny 2 has an Alpha – but the community must stay out
Many Guardians have been wondering for months whether Destiny 2 will have an Alpha. After all, there was a so-called “First-Look-Alpha” for Destiny 1 on June 12, 2014, which allowed interested players to get a first impression of Destiny. Before the release, hardly anyone had a concrete idea of what Destiny would actually be.
This is no longer necessary for Destiny 2. Both gaming press and players know what foundation the MMO shooter is built on and what they can expect from Destiny 2. Therefore, there will not be a public Alpha.
An Alpha phase is already taking place. However, this one is “internal” and “private”; presumably, only Bungie employees and family members are allowed to take a look at this Alpha build. The goal of the Alpha is to ensure that the subsequent Beta can run as smoothly as possible.
When does the Beta start?
The specific start date of the Beta will be announced at the E3 2017 . Most likely during the Sony conference, which takes place on Tuesday at 3 AM.
Some developers are reportedly working full-time to put together the Alpha and Beta builds. These versions of Destiny 2 only offer a “microcosm”, just a glimpse of the shooter. And these builds still need to be created. There is a lot of work involved.
Day-One-Patch for Destiny 2
Additionally, the developers announce a Day-One-Patch. At Bungie, they are continuously working on Destiny 2 and are trying to deliver the best possible player experience right at launch.
However, it takes a long time until all the discs are burned and shipped around the world. In these weeks, the Bungie mill does not stand still – instead, they are processing user reports from the Beta.
Therefore, you can expect a patch right at launch that will implement all adjustments that could not be included on the discs.
There is the Kinetic Slot, which includes the weapon types Auto Rifle, Pulse Rifle, Scout Rifle, Hand Cannon, Pistol, and SMG.
The Energy Slot includes the same six weapon types as the Kinetic Slot, but these weapons deal elemental damage (Arc, Solar, Void).
The Power Slot includes all weapons that can kill with a single shot in PvP, such as rocket launchers, shotguns, or snipers.
The Kinetic Slot and the Energy Slot are internally referred to at Bungie as “Freedom-Slots”, as their primary goal is to grant Guardians maximum freedom in weapon choice.
You could, for instance, run around with two hand cannons or with an auto rifle and a scout rifle – you can now combine the six weapon types as you like.
Luke Smith was initially skeptical about this and wondered: Who would want to do something like that – run around with two pistols? But then he tested it, and it was incredibly fun. It is extremely cool to have the freedom to combine weapons however you want.
Energy weapons provide advantages in both PvE and PvP. In PvE, they deal more damage to enemy shields, while in PvP, they can take down a foe out of their super faster. You have the choice of which weapon you make your energy weapon.
Additional info from the podcast: Luke Smith mentioned a SUROS shotgun that fires not shot but a precision round per shot. Reminds one of “The Chaperone”.
