Soon the next big expansion for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online will be released, introducing the land of Mordor. A new update is now preparing for this.
Update 20.1.2 serves as the foundation for the upcoming expansion, which currently has no name. This addon will lead the heroes’ journey to the land of Mordor, where the dark Sauron reigns. There, the Ring is to be destroyed in Mount Doom.
To prepare for all the innovations necessary for the addon, an update has now been released in The Lord of the Rings Online. This changes some things “behind the scenes”, for example, to ensure the increased level cap that comes with the addon. This also involves changes to the heroes’ stats that need to be considered.
The Cash Shop Returns
This should not affect the current stats, but should allow developers to make changes more easily later. However, the update brings some other changes as well. This includes the return of the cash shop to the game, so you can access the shop directly through the game again. Previously, it was only accessible through a website.
Improvements to the effect of the fireworks you received for the 10th anniversary of the MMORPG and a jubilee vendor in the town of Bree, who has some interesting items for sale, are also included in the update.
Mordor is Not the End
The Lord of the Rings Online expansion, which introduces the land of Mordor, essentially represents the end of the official story.
However, the developers want to expand the game beyond the book and will likely continue the story in their own way.
In June, a new feature pack for the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 will be released, focusing on the PvP aspect of the game.
June is all about PvP for the MMORPG Guild Wars 2. Several updates will be released that improve both Player vs. Player and World vs. World battles. Additionally, the start of the PvP League Season 7 is approaching.
PvP in June
PvP fans in Guild Wars 2 can look forward to these innovations and changes:
World vs. World: The update will be released on June 6 and brings improvements to the LFG feature, making it easier for you to find groups. New rewards and updates to the skirmish mode are also included. Skirmish is meant to be a lot of fun in WvW, the UI will be improved, and new rewards will be introduced. Further information about these changes will be released soon.
PvP League Season 7: The new PvP Season 7 starts on June 13. Get ready now!
PvP: A PvP update is planned for June 20. This will introduce automated tournaments. Three tournaments will take place daily, allowing you to qualify for a major monthly tournament. Those who win there will enjoy special rewards and plenty of glory. The structured PvP will also receive an update in the form of a new arena map for 2 vs 2 battles. The PvP lobby will also be improved.
In the guild arenas, you can let loose and fight to your heart’s content.
Are you looking forward to these changes and innovations in the PvP of the MMORPG Guild Wars 2?
In the latest map of Overwatch , Blizzard has hidden a thick Easter Egg – (almost) all characters have something to say there!
Recently, Blizzard introduced the new Overwatch map “Moon Colony Horizon,” which can currently be tested on the PTR. The Assault map is full of little hints related to the story. There’s much to discover about Winston, who was raised at this base. For instance, you can visit his “children’s room” or read the logbook entries of various professors and their protégés.
However, in the attacker spawn room, Blizzard has integrated a very special Easter Egg. There stands a huge telescope directed at Earth. As you approach the telescope, you will be prompted to press the R key to enjoy the view. You then get a look at Earth with possible landing positions for a return to Earth.
The special thing: Almost every character has their own voice line that they only say while looking through the telescope. For example, McCree immediately needs a drink. Zenyatta notes that the “damage from up here doesn’t look that bad” and Widowmaker mentions that the telescope “has a little bit” more power than her own scope. The YouTuber Hammeh recorded all the voice lines:
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Only Bastion and Winston do not have a voice line. It seems logical for Bastion, as he only mimics bird sounds and you can’t understand much from that.
At this point, it seems a bit strange that Winston does not have a special voice line when looking through the telescope. However, it’s still the PTR, so perhaps not all data is available yet. Or Winston’s voice line might reveal something that is currently not meant to be disclosed. The next weeks will surely reveal more.
The profit of the Pokémon Company is 26 times higher than in the previous year. The reason for this is Pokémon GO, which sparked a hype around the world.
In the summer of 2016, the release of Pokémon GO created a huge hype that captivated millions of players. Even though the hype has since subsided, the game had an enormous impact on the profit of the Pokémon Company.
Huge profit jump for the company
The Pokémon GO Company regularly reports the profit figures for its fiscal years. For the fiscal year 2017 (February 28, 2016 to February 28, 2017), the figures are at a remarkable level. 143.3 million dollars in profit was generated by the company in fiscal year 2017. This is about 26 times as much as in fiscal year 2016, when the company made about 5.6 million dollars in profit.
By the way, in this case we are really talking about profit or net income – these are the figures after the usual deductions. It’s interesting to compare the current profit with the years before.
FY 2013: 16.6 million dollars
FY 2014: 10.6 million dollars
FY 2015: 18.4 million dollars
FY 2016: 5.6 million dollars
FY 2017: 143.3 million dollars
The profit jump is likely not just related to Pokémon GO, but also with other Pokémon games that fans have been looking forward to for a long time. Pokémon Sun and Moon were also released in the successful fiscal year 2017. The Pokémon games X and Y, by the way, were released in FY 2014, which was not one of the best profit years.
In the future, the success of Pokémon GO is expected to continue. After adding the Pokémon of the 2nd generation in the winter, now the legendary Pokémon are finally coming in summer, which trainers have been waiting for. Additionally, choosing a team is expected to become more significant.
For trainers who stopped playing Pokémon GO last summer, there will soon be new reasons to start playing again.
Today, on June 1st, the update 1.08 for PC is released for For Honor. Next week, it will be the turn of PS4 and Xbox One. Patch notes.
Last week, Ubisoft announced that penalties for rage quitters are coming. So far, they have escaped without punishment.
As soon as a match seems hopeless from their perspective, rage quitters leave the game early and abandon their teammates. They would rather find a new match than tough it out and finish the game honorably.
This negatively affects the gaming experience of honest players. Now, Ubisoft is rolling out a patch that introduces mechanics to punish the leavers.
The update 1.08 is released today, June 1st, at 2 PM for PC. Maintenance works will take place, which are expected to last 20 minutes. The update will come to the consoles PS4 and Xbox One in the course of next week.
Update 1.08 – Patch Notes for PC, PS4, and Xbox One
The main new feature of this update is the penalties for rage quitters. However, these will only be implemented today and will be activated at a later date. With these penalties, Ubisoft aims to reduce the number of rage quitters and improve the gaming experience:
Before a player leaves the match early, they will receive a warn notice
If they ignore this notice and leave the game (through the game menu or by pressing Alt+F4), they will not be able to start matchmaking for 10 minutes
If the leader of a group leaves the game, all group members will receive the penalty
In the first 30 seconds of a match, players can leave without fearing penalties. This is in case of matchmaking problems. This 30-second window may be adjusted by Ubisoft later
Penalties are only applied to games started via matchmaking
Other new features of update 1.08:
The maps will receive several bug fixes: For instance, there was an issue where the animation to climb a ladder started before reaching the ladder
In the commands, the Shinobi is now treated as an Assassin and the Centurion as a Hybrid class. So far, these characters could not contribute to the respective missions.
For the Centurion and the Shinobi, there is a bug fix that makes them immune to cover breaks during the roll movement
Additionally, some heroes will have their action lists adjusted to avoid confusion.
All bug fixes and balance adjustments of update 1.08 can be found on reddit.
A new video about the upcoming space multiplayer game Dreadnought (PC, PS4) shows you 19 minutes of how the battlecruisers fight in space.
Dreadnought puts you in the role of a battleship commander, a so-called Dreadnought. As a mercenary, your only goal is to win battles and reap the rewards. Others think the same way, leading to giant team battles. You team up with other spaceship captains to form a fleet that you send into battle against other teams.
PvP and Teamplay
The game thus fully relies on PvP and team combat, which take place tactically due to the somewhat slower speed of the large spaceships. However, battles take place not only in space but also in the orbit and atmosphere of various planets, leading to varied battlefields.
Through the rewards you receive in battles, you improve your ships and purchase, for example, more powerful weapons.
This is how the battles unfold
In a new, 19-minute video, you can see how a space battle in Dreadnought can unfold. The impressive graphics create a fitting atmosphere.
The video clearly shows how important team play is and that you should come up with a sophisticated tactic. In the video, the developers explain more about the game – but in English.
It is interesting to see the presentation of the ability slots, in which you can place certain “abilities” that change how a spaceship plays. However, you always have to consider carefully which abilities you want to use.
Dreadnought is currently in open beta and will be released for PC and PlayStation 4. A single-player campaign is not planned.
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Destiny 2 will have a new raid. We name 5 things we want to (re)see in this PvE group activity.
Many guardians will immediately agree with this statement: “The best and most intense gaming experience in Destiny comes from the raids!”
The raids are PvE group activities for six players that require team play and coordination. In them, you fight against strong bosses and all kinds of adds, navigating jumping sections and mastering mechanics that can only be solved in a team. Some hardcore players have found ways to defeat certain bosses solo, but the raids are still a great challenge for some six-player teams today.
In Year 1, the first raid named “The Vault of Glass” was legendary: Guardians spent countless hours exploring this raid, uncovering every secret within it. A true cult formed around the “Vault of Glass,” unmatched by any other raid in Destiny. However, every raid had its special moments that no guardian present will ever forget.
And players now expect no less from the raid in Destiny 2. This is also supposed to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience.
What do we know about the raid in Destiny 2?
The raids in Destiny are well-guarded secrets. While developers are open about many of the new contents before a release, they reveal very little about the raids. Bungie pursues a strategy that many guardians appreciate: Players should explore the raids themselves – without prior knowledge, without a clue as to what to expect. After all, the hype around the unknown is the greatest hype.
So far, we know about the “raid” in Destiny 2:
There will be a new raid. Whether and when additional raids will come is unknown.
There is no “normal” matchmaking for the raid – instead, Guided Games will be utilized.
The raid remains a 6-player activity. When developers spoke about the raid, two scenes were shown – always featuring six guardians in the frame. These scenes are:
In the first image, some guardians want to recognize the tower as a setting. They speculate that the raid at least begins in the tower. The second scene looks more like a setting in a forest – large trees and plants are visible.
These are all the current pieces of information about the raid in Destiny 2. This means there is still plenty of room for wishes, speculations, and hopes.
These 5 things we hope for the new raid.
A good raid needs relics
A raid mechanic from Destiny 1 that could return in Destiny 2 is the relic. Any guardian who has been in the Vault of Glass and remembers it will have an image of the relic in their mind that was used to defeat the Templar or cleanse allies. This relic shaped the “Vault of Glass.”
Because relics dictate how a raid is played, they significantly determine the gaming experience. The relic bearer must be well chosen, as they gain a special position through the item, become powerful, and need to coordinate with the team on when to use it.
Every guardian probably remembers the thrill of being responsible for a raid relic for the first time. If the relic bearer fails, the entire team fails. However, the relic bearer usually cannot defeat the boss alone; they rely on the help of other guardians. Relics also stand for challenges that require team play.
Not every raid in Destiny 1 has a unique relic. The Vault of Glass has the Aegis (the shield), Crota’s End has the sword, but King’s Fall and Wrath of the Machine lack relics of central importance.
Therefore, we hope that the raid in Destiny 2 will align with the old raids in this aspect and introduce one or more relics that provide a unique gaming experience – one that we will remember for a long time.
The Kickstarter campaign of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation is nearing completion. The developers have now released a new video that demonstrates the seasons. However, a release date for Ashes of Creation is not expected anytime soon.
The new video of Ashes of Creation shows the landscape in winter. There are different seasons in the game. These have not only visual effects but also gameplay effects.
As seen in the video, the group of heroes wanders over a frozen lake. This opens up the possibility of reaching the other side, which is somewhat more challenging in summer. Additionally, hunting is more difficult in winter. The animals hide better and there are fewer of them. Moreover, winter provides a beautiful atmosphere with snowfall and white landscapes.
Video shows a round MMORPG
The video also features a quest showing how advanced the game is. In addition, the group of heroes visits the home of one of the players, as housing is also an important aspect of the MMORPG.
A creepy dungeon is also shown, and at the end, the Monster Coin system is demonstrated, through which you can transform into monsters. In this form, for example, it is possible to attack cities.
The video shows that Ashes of Creation already gives the impression of a complete MMORPG.
New team members – Ashes of Creation release date not until late 2018
The game seems to be quite advanced. However, it will only be released in late 2018.
To further advance development, new employees have now been hired, who already have substantial experience in the gaming industry. Among them is Kevin McPherson, who has worked on Everquest 1 and 2, Planetside 1 and 2, as well as Vanguard. Also on board is Mat Broome, who developed DC Universe Online, the Everquest games, Planetside 2, and H1Z1.
With June, summer usually starts properly, but some cool MMOs receive powerful upgrades this month. Find out here which MMOs you shouldn’t miss in June.
This year, June is the month of major add-ons. Two games, The Elder Scrolls Online and Final Fantasy XIV, are getting big, beefy expansions. Additionally, there are other cool titles, such as Secret World Legends, the remake of the MMO hidden gem The Secret World.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind – The add-on for nostalgia fans
The online game The Elder Scrolls Online launched in 2014 with rather mixed success. However, the developers led by Matt Firor did not give up and revamped the clunky game, which was not very appealing for solo or MMO fans, until it finally achieved the success that an Elder Scrolls game deserves. Therefore, it was high time for ESO to get a proper add-on.
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ESO Morrowind – a new chapter for The Elder Scrolls Online
The first real add-on is also referred to as the “Next Chapter of ESO” and brings a new story to the island Vvardenfell. This island was already the setting of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from the year 2002. The game was the first Elder Scrolls game that was truly successful and highly praised by critics and players.
This was not least due to the cool and bizarre background world. Vvardenfell is a curious island full of strange animals and plants, including the feared cliff racer. Almost everyone who played Morrowind back then must remember the croaking pests with horror.
Morrowind – Save a god
The story of ESO Morrowind revolves around the God King Vivec, who resides in a city named after him and over whom a giant meteor hovers. Nevertheless, Vivec’s power keeps the chunk in the sky and the volcano in the center of the island calm. However, the living god of the Dark Elves is gradually weakening. His divine power is being siphoned from somewhere.
By chance, your hero learns of the plight of the deity, and it is up to you to find healing for Vivec’s sickness and save Morrowind. Your path will lead you all over the vast island, including to the bizarre mushroom towers of the Telvanni mages or the Ashlanders, who live in the shells of giant crabs.
The Elder Scrolls Morrowind – Into battle with the bear
The story and the new world are already highlights of Morrowind, but as is customary for an add-on, you also get a new class and a new game mode. The new hero is called Warden and is a nature magician and ranger. Such a class has been lacking in ESO until now. The Warden can serve as a tank, healer, and damage dealer. As a DD, he can even summon a thick black bear that fights for him permanently.
If you enjoy battling other players but don’t want to deal with the mass brawling and scrapping in Cyrodiil, you can compete in the new Battlegrounds in small teams on limited terrain. Ideal if you just want to do some quick PVP and don’t feel like the lengthy campaigns in the central province.
Morrowind – So much to do
In addition to all these features, there are a ton of new recipes, items, quests, achievements, houses, and collectibles that you can find and earn on Vvardenfell. So if you want to spend hours and days in a unique MMO world, you should mark June 6th in your calendar, because that’s when Morrowind will be released for The Elder Scrolls Online on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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The SF-MMO shooter Destiny 2 aims to be even more accessible and capture more players than the first part. However, veterans should be honored. Bungie promises “special things”.
Mark Noseworthy is the producer of Destiny – sort of the man in charge, who takes care of the organizational matters. In an interview with the US site Gamespot, Noseworthy says: “The hope is that Destiny 2 attracts many players who have never played Destiny before.” To achieve this, the game should be accessible and open for beginners.
If it becomes more accessible – doesn’t that annoy the veterans?
Precisely that could become a problem: If Destiny 2 is simplified to the extent that anyone can play it, veterans might be annoyed, who have spent a lot of time with the first part. If Destiny 2 becomes “too accessible for beginners”, it could lead to problems.
But Bungie wants nothing to do with that. “We don’t see it that way,” says Noseworthy. Instead, they believe: If new players join, it will be great for everyone. Destiny is a social game. You can play it solo and have great fun alone. But it becomes truly unique because other players are around. The more people play Destiny, the more special it is.
According to Noseworthy, the changes to the systems are also good for veterans. Some things will be different from Destiny 1 – even players who know everything will find enough that has changed.
“Special Things” for veterans – “We remember”
Interestingly, veterans from Destiny 1 will not be forgotten in Destiny 2. It has been announced that players who reached level 20 in Destiny 1 can carry over their character, but without level progression and equipment. However, that should not be all.
Noseworthy continues: “At some point in the future, we will probably say, here are some other achievements that you complete and that we notice. It is very important for us to let players know: We remember. We remember what you did and with whom. We have some special things in store.
Mein MMO says: Just reveal what there is. And woe betide you if it’s just an emblem.
It seems that there will at least be “some things” and also “special things” that will then be available as rewards. Perhaps Bungie is taking cues from the “Age of Triumph” record book and makes some of the rewards usable in Destiny 2 as well. That would actually make sense.
New things available for everyone in Destiny 2 can be found here:
The release of D.Va in the Nexus of Heroes of the Storm has been a while, so it is slowly time to think about the next addition. Through the official Twitter channel, the developers have now released a small teaser: three candles burning in a dusty cathedral. True Blizzard fans will immediately notice some parallels, as the candles strongly resemble a place from the cinematics of Diablo 3.
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Most players know Deckard Cain from Diablo 2. Here you could use his Horadric Cube to combine certain items and obtain new, better items (or to enter the secret cow level).
Spoiler warning for everyone who hasn’t played Diablo 3 yet!
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Leah is Cain’s niece and is controlled by Diablo in the course of the story, acting as a host for his body. In Heroes of the Storm, the “Prime Evil” Diablo skin already has a voice line hinting at Leah. If we had to bet, we would likely place our gold on Leah.
Though it would also be pretty cool to be able to play a Deckard Cain with his Horadric Cube… so it remains exciting.
New month, new Wootbox. In July, you can expect terrifying beasts and adorable little creatures. Whether you like the dragons from Game of Thrones, the magical creatures from Harry Potter, or the cute pocket monsters from Pokémon, they are all in the July Wootbox!
The Wootbox is a package for fans of pop-culturally significant franchises who want to get cool merchandise at a low price.
Every month you receive a box with merchandise from various fantasy or science fiction series, centered around a specific theme. The box costs just under 30 euros a month and contains items worth more than 60 euros. In May, the theme of the Wootbox is “Heroines”.
Bestialically good: From dragons to Pokémon
They stir or frighten us: bosses, domesticated terror, or faithful companions: the beast belongs to every geek universe that takes itself seriously! Let’s forget about the time of a Wootbox with heroes on two paws and make room for these fantastic creatures that populate and signify our best licenses.
If you like to fight alongside brave heroines, look forward to the Wootbox in May!
Whether you like the fearsome grandeur of the dragons from Game of Thrones, the crazy gluttony of the Gremlins, the magic of the creatures from Harry Potter, or the little pocket creatures from Pokémon to collect: Wootbox has thought of you and gathered the best beasts from all licenses.
Subscribe to the Wootbox in July and catch them all!
Get the Wootbox in June with merch from Game of Thrones, Gremlins, Harry Potter or Pokémon
For just €25.99 (including shipping costs), the Wootbox Beast guarantees you an amazing July with official and exclusive items worth over €60!
And as every month, a Wooter will be drawn to win a MegaWootbox with products worth over €2000. So sharpen your claws and make room to receive this Wootbox Beast.
The Tomb of Sargeras raid release takes place this month. You can find out on which days the wings of the WoW raid will open here.
This month, WoW players will receive a new raid in the game. The Tomb of Sargeras offers you nine different bosses that you will have to fight there. Many of you are probably already looking forward to the raid and can hardly wait to crush the enemies with your guild or group.
Blizzard has now announced on which days the raid, the different wings, and the difficulty levels will be available.
WoW: “Tomb of Sargeras” – Raid opening in June
On the English WoW website, the Blizzard team has now announced when you can first start the raid. They show on the timeline when the Mythic difficulty and the various Raid Finder wings will become available. On Tuesday, June 20, it starts according to the English data. Because the ID reset always takes place on Wednesdays for us, we need to add one day. Therefore, the start for us in Germany is on Wednesday, June 21.
Wednesday, June 21 – Normal and Heroic versions of the Tomb of Sargeras raids open
Wednesday, June 28 – Mythic Difficulty and Wing 1 of the Raid Finder“Gates of Hell” (Goroth, Demonic Inquisition, and Harjatan) open
Wednesday, July 12 – Wing 2 of the Raid Finder “Wailing Halls” (Mistress Sass’zine, Sisters of the Moon, The Desolate Host) opens
Wednesday, July 26 – Wing 3 of the Raid Finder “Chamber of the Avatar” (Vigilant Maid, Fallen Avatar) opens
Wednesday, August 9 – Wing 4 of the Raid Finder “Deceiver’s Fall” (Kil’Jaeden) opens
The PTR patch notes for Overwatch set the balance carousel in motion again. There are major changes to Reaper, Roadhog, and McCree!
Although the “Anniversary” event of Overwatch is currently in full swing, the developers at Blizzard are already working on the next major patch. Since yesterday (31.05.2017), patch 1.12 has arrived on the Overwatch PTR. Let’s take a look at some highlights of the hero adjustments.
Reaper receives passive healing
Reaper has to deal with the fact that he can no longer collect “souls” (the healing orbs) from enemies in the future. These will be completely removed from the game. Instead, he receives a new passive trait that heals him immediately for 20% of the damage he deals to enemy heroes. This ensures that he will no longer only receive healing upon the enemy’s death but will also experience almost constant healing when activating his ultimate.
Shrunken head Roadhog
Our favorite chubby character Roadhog is getting his head shrunk. The hitbox of his head is reduced by nearly 20%, as it was previously larger than that of other characters of similar size. The changes to his weapon are also significant. The pellets now deal 33% less damage. The fire rate is increased by 30%, and the magazine size is increased from 4 to 5. This will lead to significantly fewer heroes dying directly from his “hook combo” and will give them a second chance.
The hour strikes earlier for McCree
The gunslinger McCree receives a substantial buff to his ultimate ability. Enemies are now targeted after just 0.2 seconds (instead of 0.8 seconds). Additionally, the damage they receive after the first second of targeting increases from 20 to 80 – after that, the damage increase remains as before. This is intended to ensure that McCree can still deal a lot of damage even with a short charge time, as he often dies too quickly before firing his ultimate.
Aside from the changes to the heroes, there are also new options for custom games. The gravity of the map can now be adjusted separately for heroes and projectiles.
Additionally, the two skins “Oni Geni” and “Officer D.Va” will already be available in the regular loot boxes with this patch. These two skins were originally available for the “Nexus Challenge 2.0” in Heroes of the Storm.
There is still no fixed release date for patch 1.12.
Today, on June 1st, the servers for The Division are offline. A maintenance is taking place – PS4, Xbox One, PC.
June 2017 begins for The Division with a maintenance. The update 1.6.1 was supposed to fix numerous bugs and issues, but it also brought new annoyances that the developers have been chasing for days. Therefore, the servers have been frequently shut down.
Today marks the fourth server downtime within 10 days:
The servers will be shut down at 9:30 AM. The maintenance is expected to last three hours. The work should be completed by 12:30 PM.
What is changing today?
After several bugs and connection issues were fixed in the last few days, no changelog is provided today. This means there are no changes that should affect the gameplay experience of the agents.
In this story trailer, you can learn about the background of the Necromancer in Diablo 3. What is his mission?
These new cinematic trailers introduce the Necromancer from Diablo 3. Equipped with, for example, a scythe, the new class will soon fight through the various areas of Diablo 3. This video explains why his master sent the Necromancer to Tristram and what mission he is supposed to accomplish there.
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In Blizzard’s familiar art style, the team gives you a closer look at the new Necromancer class.
All that blossoms must eventually perish. What dies and decays then nourishes the living. This is the great cycle of being. We, the priests of Rathma, use our dark arts to protect it. Even if only a few of us are understood, we go where we are needed. My master has heard of a star fallen in the west that causes the dead to rise.
He gave me the mission to travel to Tristram to lay the dead to rest once more. For when the cycle is broken, the end of all things is near.
As a Necromancer, you have a completely different perspective on the events of history. Necromancers have a very different relationship with death, which they simply see as another part of life.
Valerie Watrous, Lead Writer for Lore, says that Necromancers are much more philosophical and contemplative than some of the other classes that are more impulsive and charge in headfirst.
In the original, the trailers sound a bit different:
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While the end of the video tells us that the class is supposed to be “coming soon,” there is still no fixed release date for the Necromancer in Diablo 3. There is also only speculation about a possible price at the moment.
Currently, it is assumed that the class will be incorporated into the 11th season in Diablo 3. How do you like the story trailers?
The secret of the encrypted messages is solved: Overwatch gets a new map called Horizon Lunar Colony – ON THE MOON!
Recently, Blizzard published mysterious messages on the Overwatch website that left players pondering. It was clear that the developers wanted to hint at new content with the messages from the fictional press conference. Players speculated about a new map or a possible new hero for Overwatch.
Now Blizzard let the cat out of the bag: The new map Horizon Lunar Colony is now available on the test servers!
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On Overwatch’s PTR servers, you can now play the new Horizon Lunar Colony map. As you could already see in the video, the setting of this map is on the moon. The map belongs to the Assault type and is expected to be available in quick play and also in competitive play in the future.
Blizzard has its own Starbucks in the company – and they have special Sombra coffees or Murloc mochas. This delights the teams from WoW and Overwatch.
The headquarters of Blizzard in Irvine is more than just an office complex; it’s a massive facility. In addition to gyms and recreational rooms, there are also some options to get rid of the earned money right away. Since every day must start with one to twenty cups of coffee if you want to get something done, a Starbucks couldn’t be missing.
Because everything at Blizzard is “a little” different than in the rest of the world, the Starbucks also has rather “strange” offers. Aside from the usual standard stuff, they have been inspired by the Blizzard universes Overwatch, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft.
Who wouldn’t want to have 6 brown-green “Zergling Rush” Frappuccinos that employees take apart with the best “6 Pool” strategy?
Or how about an “Epic Drink” that is offered by Sombra?
Also, “The Blizzard Drink” with Murlocs must not be missed – though it might taste a bit fishy.
With such a cool Starbucks, one can probably overlook the fact that the employees on site haven’t quite spelled some names correctly. This creates facial expressions that clearly say: “My whole life is a lie” – like here with Jeff Kaplan.
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Fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood is coming soon, and to get you excited for the new areas in the east, the developers have released a beautiful trailer showcasing the regions of the east as a tour.
Final Fantasy XIV is getting a massive expansion with Stormblood , which will be released on June 20. The highlight of the expansion will be the eastern lands, including the city of Ala Mhigo and the samurai realm reminiscent of Japan with the city of Kugane.
You can now see all these regions and many more in a magnificent tour trailer.
Final Fantasy XIV – Stormblood – The east is so beautiful
If you play Final Fantasy XIV mainly for its aesthetics, you will be fully satisfied with Stormblood. The expansion offers beautiful landscapes and cities. You will see the magnificent Asian city of Kugane, wander through dark forests, and even explore underwater.
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We have embedded the beautiful trailers here for you. Hopefully, it will shorten your wait until June 20, when Stormblood finally releases. Enjoy watching.
Strong changes are coming to League of Legends (LoL): The rune system and masteries will change with LoL Patch 7.13. New honor votes will come at the end of a match.
The rune system in League of Legends has been a thorn in the side of players for some time. Runes had to be purchased with the currency used to buy champions. Often, players had to decide whether they could afford a new champion when certain runes were still missing.
In the future, rune prices will be eliminated, and players will have the ability to change rune pages during champion selection! Exclusive content will be available for players who have been honored by their teammates.
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By the preseason in November 2017, the changes to the rune system are expected to take effect. Currently, work is still being done on it, and the outlook for the possible results is already promising.
Free Runes
Riot does not like the idea of players having to choose between new runes or a new champion. The high costs of runes have long been criticized by players. In the new rune system, all runes will be free for all players. This way, you can change runes more frequently and more easily test new builds without having to spend your saved points.
At the same time, the reward system will be changed so that players can fill their champion pool faster.
Runes and Masteries will be combined into a single system
Instead of many smaller choices, keystones are intended to consolidate the strength of the choices and have a greater impact on gameplay. Keystones should become even more important in the game than they currently are.
Keystone masteries are designed to have such a strong impact on the game that play styles can be built entirely around them. As an example, Riot mentions the Berserker ability:
“After a few seconds in combat, “Berserker” increases attack speed by 60% and temporarily increases the attack speed cap!
The keystone is meant to be the centerpiece of every rune set that you can enhance with major and minor runes. This is important to adapt to your team or the opposing team. An example of a major rune is “Overhealing”:
“Overhealing” converts your excess healing into a shield. Not only champions with healing abilities can benefit from this rune. If you have Soraka or Sona on your team, this rune is also beneficial for other champions who are healed by them.
To help you adapt to the various team compositions, runes will be customizable during champion selection!
Will I get my IP back for my runes?
For players who have spent thousands of influence points in recent years to buy runes or rune pages, there is good news: Riot has kept you in mind for these upcoming changes. More details on this will come closer to the preseason.
It may be possible that Riot reimburses you for part of the costs or pays out in chests or keys for Hextech Crafting. However, these are just speculations for now. The fact is that Riot wants to take care of these players.
Honor for Team-Mates – Earn Skins
The honor system in League of Legends is now hardly noticed. It has little influence on the game and is therefore already ignored by many summoners. But that should change soon. After the Nexus explodes and a match ends, you can vote for one of your four team members on the screen. There are three different categories for the votes:
Stayed cool – When the ally was not frustrated and did not bury their head in the sand when maybe the early game did not go well.
Leadership / Shot-Calling – Did the ally make good calls and make it easier for you to win? Then give them this vote.
GG <3 – For allies who enriched the game and were nice.
After the votes, you will enter the game summary, where you can see which honors/votes you received. If you received three or more votes, this will be shown to the entire lobby.
When players vote for you, your honor level rises. Honorable players receive additional rewards and exclusive content! By the way, this honor level can also decrease if you do not receive honors for a while.
Key fragments will only be available through the honor system in the future. This rewards players who behave well during matches and do not stand out negatively.
Riot is working on implementing the new honor system in the game with Patch 7.13. How do you like the planned changes in League of Legends?
