The MMORPG MapleStory is receiving not just one, but two updates this summer!
MapleStory keeps going and going. This 2D side-scrolling MMORPG, especially popular in Asia, offers a somewhat different gaming experience compared to “traditional” MMORPGs. The fact that you find yourself in a 3D world, but can only move like in a side-scroller or jump ‘n run, changes the game and makes it a new experience. And that continues to resonate with fans.
New skills, bosses, and areas in summer 2017
It is clear that the developers are also regularly working on new updates. This summer, two updates are set to be released:
Override: Evolve is coming in June and brings skills for the fifth job expansion – and for all classes. Additionally, the Legion system will be revamped, the Omega Sector will be optimized, and new maps and bosses will find their way into the game.
In July, Override: Venture will follow, where you will be sent to the planet Eluna to work in the mines. You will also explore a new area called Arcana and experience a story revolving around the mysterious Spirit Tree. MapleStory fans can look forward to an exciting summer!
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ArcheAge, the complex sandbox MMO from Trion Worlds, is getting not only new areas and content with Update 3.5 Erenor Eternal. A revision of the crafting system partially removes the annoying random factor.
Those who wanted to craft items in ArcheAge until now had to have a lot of patience and a high tolerance for frustration. A high RNG factor (random number generator) often meant that you didn’t get the item with the properties that you actually wanted.
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While this is not completely over now, the RNG factor has at least been partially mitigated. With Update 3.5 Erenor Eternal, crafting is revised, and new regions are also being added. We were live with Merv Lee Kwai (Executive Producer) and had him show us the updates directly.
ArcheAge 3.5 – Crafting – A little more as it should be
With Update 3.5, the random factor disappears to a certain extent from crafting. Instead of randomly rolling a version from four options, you now always get the piece that you want. This is a good reason to finally devote yourself properly to crafting. Additionally, the chances of upgrades are now communicated more specifically.
Moreover, the crafting tiers are reduced from cumbersome five to convenient two, and a new high-end crafting level called “Erenor” is introduced. Anyone equipping all items of this quality also receives cool visual effects like wings.
Erenor items are upgraded differently than existing gear: Similar to Blade & Soul, you have to “feed” items of the same type to the Erenor items to improve them. These items must be at least “Divine” level. Unfortunately, crafting such items still requires a lot of RNG if you don’t want to buy them directly. However, the Erenor items themselves can truly be upgraded without RNG and without worry.
Especially cool: You can craft a new car, the Rampage S2100, which looks like a classic Rolls Royce and offers space for four players. And in terms of resources, the new car is just as expensive as the previous cars.
ArcheAge Erenor Eternal – Trade 2.0
If you want to succeed in ArcheAge, you can’t get around extensive trading journeys. Until now, players built a special trade package and dragged it back and forth across the world to new markets. With the new system from Erenor Eternal, you can now only sell your packages in special towers in the large cities.
You can also export cargo across the sea and undertake the journey either on your own (risking PvP) or pay for a passage on a non-attackable NPC ship. The faster you ship the cargo, the more it is worth, as the stuff decays along the way and can lose up to 20 percent of its value at worst.
New Zones – PvE leads to PvP
With the Erenor Eternal update, new zones with their own PvE and PvP mechanics are introduced. On Aegis Island or Whalesong Harbour, dynamic events take place. However, these only start when enough NPCs have been defeated; then a state of war is declared and the big PvP begins. Additionally, a global PvE event starts.
For example, in Whalesong Harbor, towers are attacked by monsters in increasingly stronger waves, and players must fend them off with the help of fortifications. Meanwhile, the PvP continues. The state of war lasts for 40 minutes, then peace returns and PvP is banned.
Alternative Progression with Ancestral Skills
Previously, skills were maximized at level 55, and there was nothing beyond that. With Update 3.5, you can continue to progress past level 55. Once you have proven yourself worthy of the power of your ancestors, you can learn the Ancestral Skills. Ancestral Skills expand existing abilities.
There are three for each class, but more are planned for the future. Each Ancestral Skill will also have two improvements that allow you to further customize your skill to your needs. For example, by having a skill cause a knockdown or increase the duration of a damage effect.
Promo Action for Returnees
The Erenor Eternal update for ArcheAge is now online. If you have played ArcheAge before and want to return, you are in luck. Trion offers every returning player a ticket to receive special equipment of the “Soulforged” level. There is also a costume reminiscent of Lucius’s outfit from the early days of the base game.
The MMORPG Dark and Light is apparently set to enter Early Access in July. Shortly before that, the UI will receive a complete overhaul.
During the redesign of the user interface, the team emphasized the importance of making all information visible at a glance, without wasting too much space on the screen. The health bar has been separated from the stats to provide you with a better overview during combat. The display of the ambient temperature has been enlarged and expanded with effects. Buff and debuff icons have been enlarged, and the bars for EXP and skill experience now have their own area on the screen.
Everything is clearer and tidier
The inventory and stats window has been tidied up. By pressing the “I” key, you now access this area. You see your stats on the left, the backpack in the middle, and recipes on the right side. To craft, simply click one of the recipes and check what ingredients you need, which you then collect before hitting the craft button. You obtain new recipes by completing tasks and leveling up your hero.
Elementals and Imps support you
In addition to raw materials, you also collect the elemental cores. The elementals are particularly powerful creatures that you encounter in the game world. If you defeat them, you collect the cores, which you can use to produce high-level magic or summon elementals and imps. While elementals support you in combat, imps are there to make crafting easier.
Whether Dark and Light will actually enter Early Access in July remains to be seen.
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There are hints that the Hive deity Nokris is haunting the Guardians in Destiny 2.
The new enemy that the Guardians will face in Destiny 2 is called Ghaul. He is the commander of the Red Legion. These are units of the Cabal.
However, several hints have emerged in recent weeks and months indicating that the Hive could play a crucial role during Destiny 2: the opponent known as Nokris may be encountered by the Guardians.
Please note that the following information has not been officially confirmed. If true, they would be massive spoilers for the story of Destiny 2.
Who is Nokris?
Many Guardians will find the name “Nokris” to be little or nothing at all. He appears in Destiny at only one point: In the final story mission of “The Taken King” called The Taken King, you come across a place where two statues stand beside a gate:
These statues can be scanned with the Ghost: The right one is supposed to be Crota, the Ghost tells us. The symbols on the left statue, however, are unknown to him. They are said to represent a Hive god named Nokris. The Ghost doesn’t have any more information about that. By the way, behind the passage stands a statue of Oryx.
After this discovery, there was lively discussion in the Guardian community about who Nokris could be. It was highly speculated that he might be Crota’s brother – or possibly the wife of Oryx. The exact family relationships of the Hive gods and the hierarchies of this race are hard to decipher, even if one has fought through the Grimoire cards, especially the “Books of Sorrow”.
Is Nokris the father of Oryx – and does he also want to be killed?
Now there are hints about Nokris in Destiny 2. In a podcast of “RNGCast“, a developer who allegedly worked on the story of Destiny 2 speaks about this Hive deity.
Some Guardians doubt that this is really a “real” developer who can make reliable statements about Destiny 2. We did some research: The man’s name is Isaac Padilla, who according to his LinkedIn page is a content creator for various projects. He has been working for Blizzard Entertainment since May 2017 and could indeed have insider knowledge. But as mentioned, the following statements have not been officially confirmed.
According to Isaac Padilla, the King’s Fall in Destiny 2 has even greater significance for the story. Thus, we will encounter a Hive god whose grandson (Crota) and whose son (Oryx) we have killed. When directly asked if it was Nokris, he replied: Yes.
More information about Nokris is provided by Andy Edition in his video:
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At the launch of Destiny 2, Ghaul is our opponent, that is certain. There seems to be no room for a Nokris. But Isaac Padilla gives another hint when asked when we will encounter Nokris: We don’t know anything about the Destiny 2 Rasputin expansion.
We already know the two logos for the two expansions: The first features the Osiris logo, while the second features the Rasputin logo. Now there are theories that Nokris might have his sights set on the Warmind – after all, Oryx and Crota have already shown with Omnigul that they want to and can break into the Rasputin bunker.
Interestingly, there is an observation regarding Bungie’s Twitter account: In mid-April, the developers posted two fan creations in quick succession. One image depicts Osiris, while the other depicts Nokris. It is rumored that this could be a hidden hint at the DLCs of Destiny 2:
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Additionally: During the gameplay premiere, Hive Knights were shown in Destiny 2 that obviously have wings and a strange eye. Normally, the Knights have no wings, but three glowing green eyes:
Perhaps these Knights belong to Nokris?
Important: It is not clear how credible the information from Isaac Padilla actually is. It might just be wild fan theories that together form an exciting overall picture. Therefore, all this information should be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism.
So we ask you: What do you think about this? Would you be interested in defeating the grandfather after Crota and Crota’s father?
The first official Pokémon GO event in summer is coming up. It is supposed to take place in Chicago with special highlights.
The one-year anniversary of Pokémon GO is just around the corner and is set to be a big celebration for trainers. In addition to a fire and ice event and cooperative gameplay, there will be the first official PoGO event in the real world. The venue is Chicago. Trainers wishing to participate need to purchase tickets.
Pokémon GO Event in Chicago
There has not yet been an official Pokémon event in the real world. On July 22, 2017, the “Pokémon GO Fest Chicago” starts at Grant Park in Chicago (Illinois, USA). During this festival, there are supposed to be “a lot of special highlights” that attending trainers can look forward to.
Many players are concerned that there will be legendary Pokémon at this event that trainers cannot catch in other parts of the world. It is unlikely that the legendary Pokémon will only be available at a specific location on Earth.
In Europe, trainers can look forward to events that are supposed to take place from June to September. The developers did not reveal exact dates during the announcement. The events will take place in Unibail-Rodamco shopping centers across Europe. What exactly these events will look like and what rewards you can expect there remains uncertain.
In Japan, The Pokémon Company is planning a “Pikachu Outbreak” in August. There, the developers are planning a “one-time” experience.
Niantic is expected to announce more information about upcoming events in the coming weeks.
The multiplayer action game Mirage: Arcane Warfare starts today, June 8th, for a free weekend.
Are you looking for a new online action game that resembles Overwatch but takes place in a fantasy world? Then you should take a look at Mirage: Arcane Warfare. This weekend, from June 8th to June 11th, you can even try the title for free. If you like what you see, you can purchase the game during this time with a 10 percent discount.
Mirage Arcane Warfare – Download and play for free here
The free weekend for Mirage Arcane Warfare begins today, June 8th, at 7:00 PM. It runs until June 11th at 10:00 PM.
Free weekend is needed
Mirage: Arcane Warfare was developed by Torn Banner Studios, which is also responsible for the online action game Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. Mirage: Arcane Warfare was released on May 23rd via Steam, but according to Steamcharts, it has not yet reached many players.
As Steamcharts shows, only a maximum of 190 players played the online game simultaneously so far. Therefore, a free weekend is likely necessary.
The first patch is here
The developers have also released the first patch for the online game. This brings several improvements and bug fixes. Currently, a major update is also in the works, which will be released this summer. This will include the two new arenas The Pit and Old Arena with 3vs3 maps, as well as additional new content.
Have you tried Mirage: Arcane Warfare yet? Share your opinion with us in the comments.
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We wanted to know from you which new mount in World of Warcraft is the most popular. You have voted – here are the results!
With Patch 7.2 of World of Warcraft, all classes received a special mount. But it was not until last Tuesday (06.06.2017) that players were finally able to complete the corresponding quest to obtain the class-specific mount.
The clear winner is the Shaman. 242 of you (20%) considered this mount the best. The “Riding Elemental” had been heavily criticized by lore enthusiasts, as the story suggests that shamans “ask” the powerful elementals for help – the fact that one of them can be “tamed” as a mount appealed to few. Nevertheless, it visually stands out – a clear number 1!
In 2nd place is the Druid with its new flying form – 183 votes (16%). Most fans particularly like that they can carry a friend on their back. But the owl form also looks great, as its color automatically adapts depending on the race.
The 3rd place goes to the Hunter with his wolf hawk. This unusual mix of two animal species is well received by many players and gives the Hunter a distinctly “wilder” appearance – this is acknowledged by the voters (13%, 150 votes).
Mages have the least popular mount
The biggest disappointment was among the Mages. The disparagingly called “flying saucer” is only laughed at by most players – even though it has been a traditional Mage mount since Wrath of the Lich King (see the battle against Malygos in the Eye of Eternity). The sad result: 3% – exactly 30 votes.
Also Demon Hunters and Priests (each 5% – 64 votes) seem to be rather unhappy with their demon bat and the strange titan owls. These classes will likely rely on alternative mounts in the future – but thankfully the selection in World of Warcraft is large.
Final Fantasy 14 Stormblood is coming in a few weeks and to get you in the mood, there is a typically bombastic launch trailer. The film shows over 5 minutes of the imperial invasion of the east and the tragic struggle for freedom by the rebels.
A new addon Stormblood for Final Fantasy XIV is coming soon. With it, the already epic story will become even more epic, and even storylines that began in the original game seven years ago are supposed to find their conclusion here.
To sweeten the time until the launch on June 20, the developers at Square Enix have put together a launch trailer.
Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood – Epic trailer full of tragedy and hope
Stormblood takes you to the far east of Eorzea, to the city-state of Ala Mhigo and the land of the samurai, Doma. There, the empire has been ruling for 20 years and is exercising a terrible reign of terror.
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In the trailer, you can witness the invasion of the imperial troops and their cruel commander Zenos yae Galvus, and later you will witness the resistance struggle of the rebels, whom you will support in the upcoming Stormblood story.
Stormblood – Key features and Early Access
Besides the epic new story, Stormblood also offers a slew of other cool features:
The colorful online role-playing game WildStar offers real challenges again. With the latest update, you can struggle through “Overwhelming” difficulty raids and show how hardcore you really are.
WildStar advertised itself upon release as being the “hardcore” MMO that brings back intense 40-man raids like in the good old WoW Classic. Ultimately, that wasn’t such a good idea, and many players found the endgame too “hardcore”, leading WildStar to become somewhat more accessible.
However, Carbine doesn’t quite want to part ways with hardcore raiding just yet, as the latest update 1.7.2 brings the first raid in “Overwhelming 1” difficulty.
WildStar – New Raid in Extra Hard!
The raid Y-83 was already present in “Hard” difficulty, and now the even tougher Overwhelming Mode is added. And if that’s not enough, you can play the raid in both hard AND overwhelming!
The overwhelming mode fundamentally increases the damage and health points of the enemies in the raid. The hard mode increases these values further and unlocks new combat techniques and boss mechanics. So, really hardcore!
Overwhelming Raids – It gets even harder!
As a reward, there are significantly better items and resources like Progenitor Access Particles. So far, there is only the raid Y-83 in the overwhelming mode of level 1. The developers plan to unlock more raids for this mode in the future.
Once all raids in the new difficulty level are available, the rotation will start again in future updates, and gradually raids of level “Overwhelming 2”, then 3, and so on will be introduced. Each time, the raid will become even harder and the loot even more epic.
You can ideally fill your raid schedule this way, as each difficulty level has its own lockout timer. So you can now complete and loot Y-83 four times a week. Provided you are hardcore enough!
It seems that the Korean MMORPG Bless no longer has a publisher for a port to Europe and the USA. The release here in Germany is therefore at high risk.
It is even worse: Bless is apparently completely dead
Bless Online did not meet the quality standards of Neowiz and Gamigo Games. It is added: In Bless there are technical difficulties that could not be overcome.
Therefore, they do not want to complete Bless for the respective markets.
Actually, Neowiz wanted to thoroughly revise Bless – but the statement can also be interpreted as if the further development of Bless is completely finished. That would be bad – and would mean the end for the MMORPG Bless: Not only in Europe, but worldwide. Currently, however, fans still hope that another publisher will release Bless in North America and Europe.
Original report:
Since Whit Monday, a rumor has been circulating on the US side MMORPG.com that Aeria Games has exited as a publisher for Bless Online. This came from an anonymous source.
The US site has already reported on this and was waiting for a confirmation from Aeria Games. This did not come. Even the calls from the Bless fan site Bless-Source, which usually has a close connection to Aeria Games, went unanswered.
We at Mein MMO also inquired with Aeria Games about the rumor. Since no confirmation or any other comment came, we did not report on this rumor.
Planned Germany release of Bless is canceled
So far, by Wednesday morning, there had been no confirmation, but now it is here. As reported by MMO Culture, various Korean websites have confirmed that Neowiz and Aeria Games have terminated the publishing contract. Thus, the Europe release of Bless is highly at risk: Bless has no publisher for Europe and North America. Consequently, no release is planned anymore in Germany.
The exact details regarding the termination of the contractual relationship are still unclear.
Long Backstory – Bless is considered an AAA MMORPG
Bless belongs to the same MMORPG generation as Black Desert – it was developed with great effort over the years. It was intended to be a more western-oriented, classic MMORPG – with two factions, PvE and PvP.
The MMORPG Bless has also been released in Korea but was not a big success there. It lies between worlds – while the production values are high, graphics and sound are excellent, the gameplay seems to be lacking. The combat system is described as difficult – and the game systems are still questionable.
Therefore, Bless is currently being thoroughly revised by Neowiz in South Korea – the “new revised version” was supposed to be released here in Europe and North America. Aeria Games reported that the localization of such a large game will take time.
Fans were already worried at the end of 2016 that there could be difficulties because it was so quiet around the port of Bless. Rumors could then be dispelled. This time, it does not look that way.
Now fans need to hope that Bless finds a new publisher for a port to Europe and North America. We will keep you informed about Bless Online’s further fate at Mein MMO.
In April, the Russian publisher pushed Bless back into development:
Blizzard is slightly cheating with the skill rating in Overwatch . You will be intentionally ranked lower than you really are!
A few days ago, Season 5 started in Overwatch, which means that most players are currently struggling through their placement matches. Based on performance, a skill rating is then assigned. Players are currently storming the forums – as they do every season. Many believe that they are actually much better than what the skill rating suggests. And for the first time, they seem to be right!
The colleagues from Kotaku spoke with Overwatch developer Scott Mercer, who admitted that the estimation of the skill rating is adjusted slightly downward. While Mercer did not provide exact numbers, players assume that they are typically ranked about 200 points lower than the “actual” skill rating.
The reason for this is player motivation: they want players to celebrate some successes with their first games after the placement matches. Within the first 40-50 rounds, the skill rating usually normalizes back to the actual value.
Another factor is the MMR (Match Making Rating). This is an invisible value that only the developers can see. This value exists in addition to the skill rating and is used to determine suitable opponents. If the MMR value deviates significantly from the skill rating, winning and losing streaks will cause a faster rise or fall of the skill rating.
Cortyn says: I don’t think much of this “distortion.” It’s a nice thought that they want to give players a few successes after the placement matches, but for me, that contradicts the purpose of a ranked mode. In a ranked mode, I expect hard facts. How good am I? What is my skill? What are my limits? I don’t want to be coddled and ranked lower so that I feel good about climbing afterward. I would prefer to have my skill rating exactly as the game calculates it. I can live with getting “trashed” more often at the beginning.
The developers of Pokémon GO have just confirmed the suspicions about the Fire and Ice event in the game and announced changes to arenas.
The one-year anniversary of Pokémon GO is just around the corner and brings cool new content. The developers are also excited about 750 million global downloads and invite players to celebrate both milestones. First, there is the already leaked Fire and Ice event that rewards you with XP bonuses, special Pokémon, and other extras. Later, the arenas will be temporarily deactivated to prepare the game for the new cooperative features.
Fire and Ice event starting June 13
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Pokémon GO, there will be the Fire and Ice event starting on June 13, 2017. A date for the end of the event has not been announced yet. During this event, there will be a higher spawn rate of Fire and Ice Pokémon in the game.
In addition, there will be huge XP bonuses for accurately throwing Poké Balls. In the in-game shop of Pokémon GO, you can get Lucky Eggs at a discount.This special Pokémon GO event was revealed a few days ago in a leak. It mentioned more Charmander, Magmar, Cloyster, and other Pokémon of the respective types.
More detailed information about the start and end of the Fire and Ice event will likely be announced shortly before the start.
Arenas will be deactivated
The announcement about the one-year anniversary also states that the arenas will be temporarily deactivated. Shortly after the event, there should be an update that focuses on cooperative gameplay and introduces group play to the game. To prepare for these new features, the arenas will then be temporarily deactivated. A specific date for the deactivation has not been given yet.
Trainers have been waiting a long time for such an arena reset. In combination with more group gameplay, we should look forward to a summer filled with Pokémon fun.
Hello Games, the developer studio behind the space exploration game No Man’s Sky, sent mysterious tapes to moderators on Reddit.
The tapes contain a code. This code is 706s7274616p. Those who use a ROT13 converter will get the hexadecimal string 706f7274616c from this code. When processed by an ASCII converter, it yields the word “Portal”. Now the community speculates about what this could mean.
A Cryptic Message
In the game No Man’s Sky, there are portals that currently have no function. It may be that Hello Games is working on a new update for the game that will activate the portals. But what function could the portals have? It is conceivable that they connect distant places in the galaxy, providing players a new, fast travel option to explore the galaxy.
It is also possible that the portals are threatening. Perhaps spaceships will emerge and start a war. At this point, these are all speculations, as Hello Games has not yet officially commented on what this is all about. However, it seems that fans of No Man’s Sky have something to look forward to.
Hello Games has expanded the game, which was heavily criticized after its release, with several updates and has managed to regain the trust of some fans. Therefore, many are eager to see what the next update will bring.
The start of E3 2017 is approaching! We are looking forward to these 10 game highlights at the press conferences.
From June 13 to June 15, E3 2017 will take place at the “Los Angeles Convention Center”. The days before will also be exciting, as the major publishers will hold their press conferences, which gaming fans from around the world can follow either on-site or via livestream.
These press conferences are large-scale shows where publishers and developers light one highlight after another, present impressive trailers, and then step onto the big stage for a few minutes to introduce their latest hardware and software products.
The press conferences are entertainingly staged – with stars, light spectacles, or even large orchestras. The E3 is considered a celebration for all gamers. What the organizers are planning this year – one can already look forward to that.
At the forefront of E3 are the games. What are the development studios working on? What can we look forward to feeding our consoles or our PCs with soon? Which games can trigger a huge hype in the gaming world this year?
Here are our 10 game highlights that we are eagerly looking forward to and from which we hope for new information.
Destiny 2
Those who know Mein-MMO.de know that we occasionally report on this MMO shooter called Destiny. For three years, we have covered Destiny like no other gaming site in Germany, which is why the sequel Destiny 2 is right at the top of our list of game highlights for E3 2017.
The developers from Bungie have already announced that they will definitely be present at E3. We know that people on-site can play the new Guardian subclass of the Arcstriders, but that certainly will not be all that Destiny 2 will have to offer at E3.
We expect at least one new trailer that will further ramp up the hype. And we would also welcome an official launch date for the beta. Since Activision does not have its own press conference, the information about Destiny 2 will most likely be shared during the Sony conference.
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Destiny 2 will be the sequel to Destiny and will be released on September 8, 2017. It will continue the story of the Guardians. There will be numerous new weapons, armor pieces, and Exotics, as well as new worlds, an extensive story, and a new raid.
Destiny 2 will be available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Since Battleborn recently switched to (partially) Free2Play, a similar increase could be expected there. However, that seems not to be the case.
Battleborn – Player numbers multiplied – still not a hit
Battleborn has been partially Free2Play since June 6. This is called “unlimited trial version” and includes a weekly rotating selection of 6 playable heroes that you can enjoy in PvP mode as you please. The PvE mode remains reserved for paying customers.
Nevertheless, one would expect players to flock to the Battleborn servers to play the MOBA shooter. However, the numbers from the Steam charts look different: Only 1,522 players have been online at the same time since the Free2Play launch.
While this is a significant increase compared to the nearly 100 fans who previously played Battleborn simultaneously, you certainly can’t speak of success with just about 1,500 players. One can only hope that more free players will show up over the coming weekend and improve the numbers somewhat.
But what do you think about all this? Is Battleborn really dead now, and should Gearbox let the game go and instead focus completely on the next Borderlands? Or do you think it is too early, and the numbers will improve soon? Let us know in the comments!
It seems that the long wait is finally coming to an end. Three years after WildStar was the last new AAA MMORPG released in the West, a new one is in development: Magic – The Gathering. This will be an MMORPG, but the publisher is marketing it as an RPG, while fans see it as a card game.
The “great MMORPG hopes” Titan and Everquest Next have been canceled in recent years. Since then, the major studios have retreated, leaving the MMORPG field to Asians and indie studios.
But indeed: Cryptic Studios, the creators behind Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, are daring to develop a AAA action MMORPG based on the Magic: The Gathering license.
However: It has not been presented as an MMORPG but rather as a modern, complete RPG.
Most fans have also ignored that and are just happy that a new card game is coming.
It seems as if the publisher is a bit ashamed of developing an MMORPG.
But: The new Magic will not be a card game. The new game is supposed to “only” take place in the world of Magic. At its core, it is a AAA free-to-play action MMORPG. They place importance on “AAA”: The high production values affect graphics and gameplay.
New AAA MMORPG for PC and probably PS4 and Xbox One
The free-to-play MMORPG is set to be released for PC and “consoles” – usually referring to PS4 and Xbox One.
After PC players have been experiencing the new adventures of Season 13 of the MMORPG Star Trek Online, it is now the turn of PS4 and Xbox One.
The conflict with the Tzenkethi escalates and the aliens are seemingly attacking planets in the Alpha Quadrant at random.
You will be sent out in the new season of Star Trek Online to discover a pattern in the attacks. The latest episode “Sound and Smoke” leads you together with the Lukari, with whom you investigate a mysterious fog that holds some secret.
A Small Event
At the launch of Escalation on PS4 and Xbox One, you can look forward to a special promotion until June 13. Once per account, you will receive the following items for free:
A single-use XP boost that takes you from Level 50 to Level 60. For captains over Level 50, excess experience is converted into specialization points.
An XP boost trait that grants bonus XP until you reach Level 60.
An equipment box that grants new equipment every 10 levels between Level 10 and 50.
A Ferengi Nandi Warship [K6]
Additionally, you can find a Husnock Warship, a Privateer Outfit, the Miradorn Raider, and new items in the new Privateer Lockboxes. With the launch of the episode “Sound and Smoke,” a new patch for the console version of Star Trek Online has also been released, bringing many optimizations and adjustments.
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Quality doesn’t always bring joy. In Overwatch fans are angry because they will not receive their beloved dances. In just a few days, the event will end and then the dances will no longer be available.
Although the Anniversary event for the first anniversary of the hero shooter is currently taking place in Overwatch, not every player can be happy. A storm has been brewing on social media and the official Overwatch forums for days.
The cause of the annoyance is the dances – a new form of emotes that were introduced for all heroes with the anniversary. These are so popular that fans are already getting angry and dissatisfied because they cannot earn all the desired dances and presumably will have to invest several hundred euros in loot boxes just to obtain the necessary credits.
The problem: The dances are tied to the Anniversary loot boxes – and they will no longer be available when the event ends on June 12.
This is exacerbated by the general loot box system. The more items are in the game, the smaller the probability of obtaining one of the truly sought-after items. In addition, the number of duplicates is also increasing, and especially veterans are happy when they actually receive an item that is not duplicated.
The dances are too good to miss out on
There are several suggestions from the community on how to solve the problem. For example, it could be possible to increase the number of guaranteed event items in the loot boxes from 1 to 2. Another proposal suggests doubling the number of credits received from event duplicates, making them particularly valuable. Both would lead to players having more items or more credits in their pockets, thereby increasing the chance of snagging the sought-after dances.
Blizzard has not yet made a definitive statement about whether the dances will remain tied to the event. However, the “Double XP Weekend” seems to be a step in the right direction. This way, players receive double the amount of loot boxes for a few days and thus have a higher chance of snagging a few coveted items in the “final sprint”.
What do you think about all this? Do you wish that the dances are permanently accessible and no longer just part of the anniversary boxes? Or do you think it’s good that such content is only available at certain times?
Actually, SMITE is a MOBA. But now it wants to be more like an RPG and introduces its own dungeon-crawler mode!
SMITE likes to break the conventional conditions of the MOBA genre. It is one of the few games played from a third-person perspective rather than an isometric view, like League of Legends or Heroes of the Storm. But SMITE has another aspect that distinguishes the game from other representatives of the genre – pretty crazy developers! They design not only wild skins but also a new game mode now.
In the “Trials of King Hercules,” you do not play against a team of other players but experience a classic RPG in dungeon-crawler style. Together with other players, you can choose your team from all gods and then take on the trials. You must slay hydras and other monsters that are inspired by the trials of Hercules. During the battles, you earn gold, which can be exchanged in the shop for special items, making your hero stronger.
If you have chosen a “wrong” hero, you can transfer your items to another hero – no progress is lost.
This RPG mode is available for only a few weeks (during patch 4.10 and 4.11). So if you want to play it, you should patch the game in the coming days, grab a few friends, and start playing.
Besides the pure fun of the game, there are also some rewards to grab, like crates with exclusive skins – but for that, you must master the higher difficulties. The “Trials of King Hercules” thus provides game content for several hours – and it’s completely free.
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Cortyn says: SMITE is currently taking some pretty interesting paths and continually manages to introduce new game modes that are quirky and varied. After the recent “Mario Kart” clone, there is now an RPG. For me, that’s definitely a nice reason to keep checking out HiRez’s MOBA. So: more of this, please! That is a truly unique feature of SMITE.
In The Division, there is a server downtime today, on 8th June. Bug fixes are coming.
The developers at Massive are still very busy fixing bugs and issues in their shared-world shooter. The update 1.6.1 was supposed to eliminate numerous frustrations and significantly improve the agents’ experience; however, new problems have arisen that dampen the general mood surrounding The Division.
Today, Thursday, the regular maintenance work is taking place. Massive continues the mission to eliminate bugs.
At 9:30 AM our time, the servers will be shut down. The expected downtime is three hours. Around 12:30 PM, you can return to the game.
What is changing today? – Changelog
During the maintenance, three bug fixes will be deployed:
In the underground missions, there was the problem that agents sometimes did not receive rewards
For the talents Specialist, Competent, and Capable, there was the issue that their buffs did not expire when seeking cover behind mobile cover
Additionally, the talent Specialist could be stacked up to 5 times when repeatedly seeking cover behind mobile cover
State of the Game today
We expect today’s State of the Game from Massive around 5 PM. Last week, the developers could not talk about update 1.7 – the time had not yet come. Perhaps we will learn in detail today what is coming for the agents.
However, it is also conceivable that the developers will wait until a nearby major event to talk about the future of The Division. E3 2017 is approaching, where Ubisoft will hold its own press conference.
Last year, they looked far into the future at E3 – there were not only news about the underground DLC, but also a trailer for Survival. Let’s see if they will be present this year as well.
