FIFA 17 TOTS EFL – Das zweite Team der Saison im Ultimate Team

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In FIFA 17 FUT, a new TOTS is live: The Team of the Season of the EFL – the English Football League.

The TOTS phase in FUT 17 is entering its second round! Last Friday, the Community TOTS was released, today, on May 16th, the next Team of the Season is already coming.

This is the TOTS of the “EFL”, which includes players from the Football League Championship, League One, and League Two. These players have shown strong performances in their leagues this season.

FUT 17 TOTS of the EFL – English Football League

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These players are available in packs starting now until May 19th.

Starting XI:

  • GK: David Stockdale – Brighton & Hove Albion (England) – England
  • RB: Tommy Smith –  Huddersfield Town (England) – England
  • CB: Lewis Dunk – Brighton & Hove Albion (England) – England
  • CB:  David Wheater – Bolton Wanderers (England) – England
  • LB: Brennan Dickenson – Colchester United (England) – England
  • RM: Anthony Knockaert – Brighton & Hove Albion (England) – France
  • CM: Tom Cairney –  Fulham (England) – Scotland
  • CAM: James Coppinger –  Doncaster Rovers (England) – England
  • LM: Josh Morris – Scunthorpe United (England) – England
  • ST: Billy Sharp – Sheffield United (England) – England
  • ST: Chris Wood – Leeds United (England) – England

Substitutes:

  • GK: Connor Ripley –  Oldham Athletic (England) – England
  • CB: Pontus Jansson –  Leeds United (England) – Sweden
  • CM: John Fleck – Sheffield United (England) – Scotland
  • CDM: Jonjo Shelvey – Newcastle United (England) – England
  • CAM: Graham Carey – Plymouth Argyle (England) – Ireland
  • ST: John Marquis – Doncaster Rovers (England) – England
  • ST: Dwight Gayle – Newcastle United (England) – England
  • RB: Keiron Freeman – Sheffield United (England) – Wales
  • LB: Enda Stevens – Portsmouth FC (England) – Ireland
  • CAM: Ollie Watkins –  Exeter City (England) – England
  • CDM: Aaron Mooy – Huddersfield Town (England) – Australia
  • RM: James Vaughan – Bury (England) – England

Additionally, a “Team of the Season” SBC started today. If you master six of them in the coming weeks, you will receive an Ultimate Pack that contains a guaranteed TOTS player.

All info about the TOTS in FIFA 17 Ultimate Team can be found here.

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For Honor: Zenturio Combos und Skills – Ein Held mit kaiserlicher Macht

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In For Honor, the Centurion was introduced as a new hero with Season 2. We present his combos and skills. Centurion Guide.

Since May 16, the second season in For Honor is running. This introduced the new characters Shinobi and Centurion. Those who own the Season Pass can play and level both heroes directly. Those who do not have a Season Pass can unlock Shinobi and Centurion starting from May 23 for 15,000 Steel each.

Centurion Guide – Information about the new hybrid of the knights

The Centurion (Centurion) joins the knight faction as a hybrid. Thus, he holds the same classification as the Lawbringer.

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When you log in to For Honor after the Update 1.07, the Centurion is introduced to you as follows: “For the Centurion, the battlefield resembles a chessboard. Every warrior assumes a role; sometimes sacrifices are necessary. This is the nature of war. And the Centurion celebrates it.”

The Centurion fights with the Gladius – a fast short sword with which he inflicts medium damage. It is effective at close range, which is why the Centurion is classified as a melee fighter. In addition, he is characterized by a variety of attack combos that we will introduce in more detail in this article.

However, the Centurion does not only slay enemies on the battlefield with the blade of his sword: He can also attack enemies with a powerful kick that cannot be blocked or strike opponents with the hilt of his sword. Furthermore, the Centurion possesses the “Imperial Power” – a devastating sword thrust that you can execute after two successful hits.

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The actions, combos, and special attacks of the Centurion in For Honor

For the Centurion, as with all other heroes: Knowledge is power! You must first know and practice all special combos and special attacks to master the Centurion. As these are quite complicated, the Centurion has the difficulty “Hard”.

Note on key combinations:

  • R1 stands for Light Attack
  • R2 for Heavy Attack
  • Left Stick (L) for Movement (in the respective direction)
  • Right Stick (R) for Weapon Position
  • Square for Break Guard
  • X for Dodge
  • L3 for Sprint
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You can find the combos in the hero menu under “How to Fight” and then “Action List”:

You can charge the heavy attack of the Centurion by holding the button for the heavy attack. This gives the attack more range and damage. The three lion combos are chain attacks. During the attacks, you can change your stance.

  • Wrath of the Eagle Alternative: A jump attack that allows you to close the distance to the enemy.
  • Legionnaire Kick: An unblockable attack that knocks the enemy back with a kick.
  • Thrust: Also unblockable. You push the opponent back, regardless of whether you previously inflicted damage or whether the opponent could block the attack. After a thrust, a light attack is guaranteed to hit.
  • Charged Thrust: Unblockable, the opponent falls to the ground. To do this, hold square a little longer than with the thrust.
  • Quick Throw: The light attack must connect. You then push the opponent back.
  • Lion’s Roar: The guard break must be successful for this combo. Then you hit with the hilt up to 3 times on the opponent.
  • Parry Counter: You must parry at the right moment for this to work.
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Additionally, there are:

  • Recoil Kick: Press square (guard break button) again after a throw to perform a kick that knocks the opponent back and stuns them.
  • Imperial Power: This is unblockable. Hold the heavy attack to finish a chain with an unblockable attack. Quick throws and kicks can be linked to the Imperial Power. Here, the Centurion grips his Gladius with both hands and thrusts it into the opponent’s abdomen. For example, perform a light attack to the left, then to the right, and then hold the button for the heavy attack.
  • Lion Set: A charged heavy attack pins the opponent down, allowing you to safely charge the thrust.
  • Eagle Claws: Press the heavy attack button next to staggering opponents to perform a jump attack.

Combine these special attacks to surprise your enemies.

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Tip: Go to the hero menu under “How to Fight” and watch the videos for the Centurion. There you can see the attacks in action.

The Gifts of the Centurion

The Centurion has 12 different gifts that you can select under “Abilities”. Four gift slots are available, with three options per slot. Slot 1:

  • Grave Robber: Passive ability – health and stamina for killing warriors
  • Bounty Hunter: Passive ability – health and stamina for hero kills
  • Haste: Temporarily increases sprint speed

Slot 2:

  • Encouragement: Allies and you deal more damage; warriors fight harder
  • Swinger: Passive ability – kicks, strikes, and throws deal damage
  • March of the Centurion: Gain unlimited stamina for a short time

Slot 3:

  • Second Wind: Regenerates a portion of health
  • Pugio: Projectile that deals low damage and briefly pins the opponent
  • Sharpened Blade: Attacks deal additional low damage over time

Slot 4:

  • Catapult: Catapult attack that deals heavy damage in the target area
  • Steadfast Banner: Regenerates health for nearby allies
  • Phalanx: Grants you and all living team members a shield

By the way: The Centurion has brutal executions ready. Here you can see them in the video:

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What makes the Orochi in For Honor special can be found in our Orochi guide.

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MegaWootbox Sci-Fi: Chance auf Samsung Galaxy S8, C3PO und R2-D2!

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For the SciFi Wootbox for June, there is once again a cool MegaWootbox promotion. With a bit of luck, you can win a Wootbox worth 2,000 euros, which includes a powerful Samsung Galaxy S8.

Ready to defy time and space? You need to be equipped for that. Wootbox has thought of you, with the MegaWootbox of the future and products worth over €2000!

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Who will be the lucky Wooter drawn randomly as the winner of the June MegaWootbox? With the licenses this month, it promises to open new horizons for you!

Products worth €2,000 in the MegaWootbox

Here are the products you will find in the June MegaWootbox. From the mega smartphone to games and cool figures, everything is included!

Figure Sideshow Toys of C-3PO and R2-D2: €800

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A Sci-Fi theme would be nothing without a touch of Star Wars! C-3PO and R2-D2, made of resin and standing at heights of 37.5 and 22 centimeters, will be included. The details speak for themselves! The embedded LEDs give them a strikingly realistic appearance. So prepare to land on Tatooine in two seconds!

Samsung Galaxy S8 + 64 GB black carbon: €909

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Every good explorer needs a tool to guide them on their expedition. With a remarkable 64 GB, you can store whatever you want!

Complete collection of Futurama: €100

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Every now and then, you need to be able to relax. With seasons 1 to 8 of Futurama, you will have plenty to do! And if that’s not enough, the box also includes 4 movies.

The games Prey and Mass Effect Andromeda on PS4: €140

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Close encounters of the third kind, whether friendly or less so… Warning: strong thrills, for which one should be prepared both mentally and physically! You never know if a sprint might become necessary at certain moments…

Lego set The Guardians of the Galaxy 2: €50

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Back to the 80s, into the colorful universe of the Guardians of the Galaxy and their spaceship as a Lego edition. With 460 pieces to reconstruct the ship Milano, the mini-figures of Star-Lord, Gamora, Nebula, Drax, and Baby Groot can face off against the Abilisk monster with movable tentacles.

Subscribe now to the Wootbox to receive the June “Sci-Fi” Wootbox and participate in the raffle for this MegaWootbox!

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World of Tanks: Cause of Death: Fentanyl – He died during livestream

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In World of Tanks, a well-known streamer died during a live stream in February. The cause of death is now known. The 35-year-old died of a fentanyl overdose, a dangerous opioid.

The 35-year-old Brian Vigneault, known in the World of Tanks gaming community as “PoShYbRiD”, died on February 19 during a charity stream. He was playing World of Tanks live. We reported on this at the time.

It was a “streaming marathon” that lasted for many hours. Vigneault died after 22 hours during a cigarette break. He had already done other “marathon” streams for a good cause that week.

It was drugs – 50 times stronger than heroin

Now the cause of death is known. The online edition of the local newspaper from Virginia Beach, “Southside Daily”, quotes the coroner. Vigneault died of a fentanyl overdose.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used as a painkiller. However, it is also abused as a drug.

The newspaper quotes a health expert. According to her, fentanyl is 100 times stronger than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin. Fentanyl is a trendy drug in the area and “on the rise”. According to statistics, drug use in the region has increased tenfold from 2007 to 2016.

Musician Prince reportedly also died of a fentanyl overdose in April 2016.

Marathon streams are the path to success for some Twitch streamers

Among Twitch streamers, “marathon” streaming has established itself as a method to attract as large an audience as possible. Among some streamers, it is considered essential to be live on Twitch for as much of the day as possible and to entertain viewers with a stream. Only in this way do they believe they can reach enough viewers.

Apparently, this pressure drives some streamers to stimulants and drugs. Regular viewers of Vigneault’s stream reported that he appeared to have been looking worse and deteriorating in the days before his death. Vigneault leaves behind three children.

In mid-January, we reported on a popular Destiny streamer who talked about how difficult it is to take enough breaks on Twitch:

Destiny: Popular streamer fears Twitch is consuming his life

The featured image of this post is from “The Sun.” Vigneault posted it on Facebook in September 2015.

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For Honor: Gameplay-Video zu Season 2 mit Shinobi und Zenturio

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In For Honor, Ubisoft’s bloody melee action game, Season 2 starts today. Those who own a season pass can already play the new heroes Shinobi and Centurion. A video from Ubisoft explains the gameplay of the two newcomers.

For Honor starts today, May 16, with Season 2. It is again about conquering various territories and defeating masses of enemies. All of this is even more fun now, as the developers at Ubisoft have introduced two new maps and two additional heroes into the game.

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How to play the newcomers Centurion and Shinobi is explained in a useful video.

For Honor: How Shinobi and Centurion Play

If you have a season pass for For Honor, you can start with the new heroes Shinobi and Centurion today. To let you know how the new heroes play, there is a new video from Ubisoft that showcases the abilities of the new heroes.

The Shinobi is an assassin with no permanent block angles and fights with two sickles on chains. This allows the Shinobi to pull enemies towards him and attack from a distance. Additionally, he can run faster than other heroes and become briefly invisible in combat as a ninja.

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The Centurion, on the other hand, is a hefty hybrid fighter who strikes in close combat with a gladius short sword. He is a tactical class that masters a variety of combos and executes the special effect “Imperial Might” after certain hits. More details about the new characters can be found in the video here.

If you don’t have a season pass, you can play the new heroes starting May 23.

Also interesting: For Honor – The patch notes for Patch 1.07

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LoL: Voice-Chat wird getestet – Hilft bei Teamwork, nervt bei Flamern

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In LoL you will soon be able to communicate with allies without using third-party software. Another opportunity for toxic players to annoy.

A voice chat for League of Legends has been discussed in the community for years. The fans generally split into two camps regarding their opinions: “Yes, we need it. This makes it much easier to communicate tactics and team fights” and “No, this is just another source where we get flamers and ragers.”

In recent years, it didn’t seem like RiotGames wanted to implement such a communication tool in the game. However, during a Q&A session from Riot Korea, it was recently announced that the voice chat is currently being tested internally.

Teamwork is to be promoted through voice chat

On Reddit, user Calycae posted a translation of the Q&A session. According to this, the voice chat is already being tested internally. In the past, the team expressed concerns that such a communication tool could lead to toxic behavior. After reconsidering the tool, the team decided to develop such a voice chat:

“League of Legends promotes team sports that are based on teamwork. We believe that a voice chat can be valuable when players are paired with other random players. Therefore, the chat is currently being tested.”

There is still no fixed release timeframe for the feature. The translation states: “After the update for the game client has been implemented, we expect more concrete plans and may make initial arrangements.”

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This sounds like the feature has already been officially confirmed. However, community manager “Runeterra” subsequently explained on the Korean website Inven that the term ‘confirmed’ cannot be used yet: “The voice chat is currently receiving positive, internal feedback. However, this does not mean that the feature is ‘confirmed’.”

What prevails: Tactics or Flame?

From the players’ perspective, such a voice chat is a good opportunity to exchange ideas with other players, discuss tactics, and provide assistance. A voice chat in LoL could replace programs like Discord to communicate with “randoms”.

On the other hand, the “League of Legends” community can quickly turn toxic as well. It can happen that the existing (text) chat in the game is only used to insult one’s allies or enemies. This frustrates and distracts. Those who do not mute or ignore toxic players will quickly find themselves in a bad mood.

This danger still persists and may be exacerbated by a voice chat. Other games like CS:GO rely on voice communication. An important feature is one that allows players to toggle the feature on and off. A funny example can be seen in the following CS:GO video, where the player demonstrates how it sounds when the voice chat is reactivated in an unranked round:

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Although the video is just an example and does not represent the entire CS:GO community, “auditory spamming” is not uncommon in games with voice chat. We are eager to hear more from official sources on this topic.

Would you like a voice chat in LoL?

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The Division: Wunschliste für Jahr 2 – Welche Neuerungen wollt Ihr?

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What do you expect from Year 2 of The Division? What new features should it bring? Let us know what’s on your wish list.

In a week from today, on May 23rd, the third ETF will take place. ETF stands for “Elite Task Force” and represents a group of community representatives invited by the developers to discuss the future of The Division with them.

So far, there have been two ETF phases: for the Update 1.4 in the fall of 2016 and for the Update 1.6 at the beginning of 2017. Preparations are now underway for the third ETF, which will focus on Year 2 – specifically the Update 1.7 and 1.8. The ETF workshop will last for four days and will take place at Reflections in Newcastle.

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But what will the ETF members discuss with the developers? What do 1.7 and 1.8 bring?

What does Year 2 bring in The Division?

At the end of February, with the Update 1.6 and the “Last Stand” DLC, the final contents of the “Year 1” plan were released. Since then, we have been in Year 2 – which so far has not brought any new content at all.

For over three and a half months, there has been a drought of content in The Division. For the one-year anniversary, there was only a rough overview of what is to come for the agents this year:

  • The Update 1.6.1: This brings numerous bug fixes and the loadouts. It will be released later in May, probably on May 23rd.
  • The Update 1.7: This is expected in the summer. It will bring events with modifiers applied to existing activities, and feats, which are awards you can display when you master something special in The Division.
  • The Update 1.8, about which hardly anything is known so far. It is expected to be released at the end of the year and is supposed to include narrative elements.
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What do you wish for from Year 2?

The ETF for 1.7 and 1.8 will take place in May so that the developers have enough time to implement many ideas from the ETF members. This was communicated in a livestream.

So we ask you now: If you were a member of the ETF, what ideas would you propose to Massive?

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Keep in mind that all content in Year 2 is free. The possibilities are therefore limited – one should not expect a big raid and many new story missions. But how could we improve the already existing content?

Suggestions from social networks:

Interesting: With Update 1.6.1, the inventory will be expanded!

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Elite Dangerous PS4: Release date of the space simulation known

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Elite Dangerous excites fans of space simulations on PC. The PS4 version now has a release date. Find out here when it starts on PlayStation 4 and watch the new trailer.

Elite Dangerous is a complex space simulator where you explore the universe as a space pilot and can freely develop there. Whether as a mercenary, trader, explorer, or pirate, everything is open to you. The game is currently available for PC and Xbox One.

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So that PlayStation enthusiasts can explore space too, there will soon be a PS4 version of Elite Dangerous. It now has a launch date.

Elite Dangerous: Space action coming in June on PlayStation 4

The PS4 version of Elite Dangerous will be released in just a few weeks. On June 27, 2017, it’s time to embark into space on PlayStation 4 and continue your journey to elite status.

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A cool new trailer for Elite Dangerous has been released by the developers specifically for the upcoming launch of the PS4 version. We have embedded the announcement video here for you. Enjoy!

Also interesting: Elite Dangerous – Player brings dead brother-in-law to life with VR

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Pokémon GO: Rock Event is coming! – This brings the Adventure Week

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In Pokémon GO, the Adventure Week will soon begin with more frequent Rock-type Pokémon, shop discounts, and candy rewards.

The events in Pokémon GO continue with a specific monster type. This Thursday, the Adventure Week begins, which offers many bonuses and rewards for you. You’ll find Rock-type monsters more frequently during the event, and you can likely expand your collection with monsters like Omanyte or Kabuto and their evolutions.

Adventure Week – Rock Event in Pokémon GO with Rock-type Pokémon

As the developers announced this afternoon, on May 16th, we can expect the next event in Pokémon GO this week, which favors certain monster types. Behind us are already the Water Festival and the Plant Event. Next up is Rock-type Pokémon.

This Thursday, May 18th, at around 10:00 PM (1:00 PM PDT), the Adventure Week in Pokémon GO will start. Apparently, the developers listened to the feedback about the Plant Event, where the short duration of the event was criticized. Because the Adventure Week runs until Thursday, May 25th, at around 10:00 PM. A whole week to enjoy the cool bonuses. This time, there are even discounts in the shop.

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The following bonuses and rewards are available for you during the Rock Event:

  • Every PokéStop you visit during the event will provide you with more items
  • To ensure you can catch enough Pokémon, there is 50% off Poké Balls in the in-game shop
  • Your buddy Pokémon seem to be excited about the event as they are finding candies four times as fast
  • In the wild, you’ll encounter Rock-type Pokémon more frequently! For example, that’s Omanyte, Kabuto, and their evolutions.
  • In the event announcement, the developers add: “Stay alert; you might even find a Pteranodon!”

To make sure you look good on your adventures, a new accessory is being added to the wardrobe: The Adventure Hat!

The Adventure Week offers many reasons to go outside and catch Pokémon in the coming days. How do you like the preview of the event?

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Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood – Title Song “Revolutions” in Epic Trailer

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Soon Stormblood, the long-awaited second expansion to Final Fantasy XIV, will be released. To get in the mood, the developers at Square Enix have composed their own theme song and created a long and epic music video.

Only a few weeks left until you can play Stormblood, the second major expansion for Final Fantasy 14 on June 20, 2017. The expansion continues the story of the current expansion Heavensward and takes place in the region of Ala Mhigo, which has been occupied by the dark Garlean Empire.

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To prepare for the story and the new region, there is a special theme song for Stormblood from Square Enix.

Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood theme song aims to bridge to Heavensward

For the new theme song, the developers of Final Fantasy 14 invested a lot of work and created an own theme song with lyrics and music video. The melody comes from the renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu, who composed the soundtracks for almost all Final Fantasy titles.

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The Stormblood theme is called “Revolutions” and deals with the conflict in Ala Mhigo and the Eastern regions. There, your heroes will soon face off against the dark Legion Commander Zenos yae Galvus and the cruel imperial governor Yotsuyu. We have embedded the elaborately produced video here. Enjoy watching!

What do you think of the theme for Stormblood? Epic and compelling or cheesy? Let us know in the comments!

Also interesting: Final Fantasy 14 – Here’s how to prepare yourself ideally for Stormblood – With video

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Destiny 2: Live Stream – Activision builds a Destiny village

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For the presentation of Destiny 2 in the live stream, Activision is building a village. However, a professional actor will not be contracted.

It has been 3 years since the last Bungie Podcast. There, the heads behind Destiny 2, Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy, talked about the live stream on Thursday at 7 PM. Destiny 2 will be presented there, and gameplay of the shooter will be shown for the first time. The game is set to release on September 8, 2017, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Noseworthy and Smith are quite excited because they and other developers will be presenting the game. Smith has been practicing diligently, recording his voice with his smartphone, and forcing himself to listen to it. Currently, rehearsals for the event are taking place at Bungie.

They are not really comfortable with the idea of standing on stage because it is not their actual job, they say. But it is important.

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Destiny 2 Gameplay in the Live Stream: Developers present the game, not a professional actor

Especially a great responsibility rests on them at this moment. After all, they represent the whole team behind Destiny 2 and the company Bungie. They want to say the right thing but also stay true to themselves.

The Bungie employees are not trained media professionals, and they probably also find it okay if that shows.

It would be easy to hire a professional actor like Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), lower him onto the stage in a cage and let him run the show, say the developers. He would then say marketing things and that would be it.

But they don’t want that. They want to let those speak who actually developed the game. That is authentic and defines Bungie.

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Simon Pegg (right) will not be at the event.

The event is officially called “Destiny 2 Gameplay Premiere.” Internally, the name “DRE” has become established: Destiny Reveal Event.

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One is very impressed by the “setup skills” at Activision. The crew is pulling off presentations in hours. It’s insane to watch how the advance team from Activision works.

For the presentation of Destiny 2, Activision has set up a set in two airport hangars, adorned it with artwork: for 24 hours, they built their own “Destiny village.” Noseworthy and Smith definitely want to stroll through this village and take a look at everything when they find the time.

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This is how the Live Stream for Destiny 2 will proceed

The live stream will proceed with a “keynote” at the beginning of the presentation. Then, developers will come on stage and present parts of the game. At the end, people will have the opportunity to actually play Destiny 2. After all, numerous streamers and journalists are invited to the event.

The version shown in the live stream has been “finished” for about a week and a half. Therefore, they are not worrying anymore, but the focus is currently on the presentation.

The version shown in the live stream is not the version that the developers are already playing at home but a compilation of “key elements,” as it is said.

More about this version of Destiny 2 that the developers are already playing at home can be found here:

Destiny 2: The developers are already playing it at home! Version “stinks”

 
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PUBG: Enough with Eastern Bloc Charm – Maps in Mediterranean and Desert

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is currently played on only one large map. The map looks like a rundown former Eastern Bloc region, but new maps are expected soon: a desert city and a Mediterranean island.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the battle royale shooter by Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene, places you as one of 100 players who are dropped over an abandoned island and are pitted against each other until only one (or one team) remains.

So far, only one map with an Eastern Bloc look has been available, but that will soon change as developers at Bluehole have two new maps in the works.

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds: Mediterranean Map – Deadly Paradise

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The two new maps offer a completely different terrain compared to the former Soviet aesthetic of the existing map. The first of the new maps visually takes place in a Mediterranean region. There are dense forests in the north and a picturesque coastline in the south. In the middle, there is a snow-capped mountain range. The island features various architectural styles and will measure – like the existing map – 8×8 kilometers.

The second map is inspired by a desert city. It is said to have once been a real eye-catcher, but has since been devastated by wars and partially buried by a sandstorm. The city is bordered by a river in the south and east, and in the northwest, there are hills with shabby slums.

PUBG: Smaller Map as an Alternative

The special thing about the desert city map is that it measures only 4×4 kilometers, making it only a quarter the size of the existing map and the Mediterranean map. With so many houses, fierce close-quarters combat and a true camper orgy should ensue.

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Both maps are still under development and may change. A release date has not yet been set.

Also interesting: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Pacifist player kills no one, still wins!

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Hearthstone: Professionals complain – Tournaments in fast food restaurants

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Who would have thought that the Hearthstone pros wouldn’t want to play in a crowded snack bar? The developers certainly didn’t.

Even though it’s often mocked by many, Hearthstone professionals have to perform at a high level. Only those who are mentally sharp are able to find the right move in any situation and ultimately defeat their opponent. It is not particularly helpful when the environment is loud, stuffy, and flooded with waiters asking every few minutes if one would like a refill.

Do you want chicken wings at your Hearthstone tournament spot?

In America, some of the qualifiers for the Hearthstone Spring Championship are held in locations of the “Buffalo Wild Wings” chain – essentially a fast-food restaurant.

Hearthstone Journey to Ungoro

Players complain that it is hardly possible to perform at full capacity in such a location when the noise resembles that of a train station. Playing Hearthstone at a high level requires utmost concentration, and if a single mistake can ruin the chance of reaching the finals, then distracting background noise is a thorn in the side of the players.

Blizzard, on the other hand, argues that through the cooperation with Buffalo Wild Wings, it was possible this time to find venues in regions that were previously not covered.

In general, Blizzard is trying to give Hearthstone a more “tavern-like” touch, which is why there are also many places with “Fireside Gatherings” where players can meet comfortably and play a few rounds of Hearthstone over some drinks and snacks.

What do you think? Much ado about nothing? Should even such small qualifiers be held in a “sterile” environment? Or do professionals just have to get used to the “tavern atmosphere”?

Why Blizzard removes some keywords, we explain here.

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Source(s):
  1. kotaku.com
  2. pcgamer.com

WoW: Opportunity Makes Thieves – New Quest of the Legion’s Judges

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The new quest in WoW “Opportunity Makes Thieves” causes a lot of frustration. Finding the chests turns out to be difficult.

In World of Warcraft the campaign around the Legion Judges continues today (16.05.2017). Khadgar has a new quest for the players at the Broken Shore. In “Opportunity Makes Thieves” (in English: “Relieved of Their Valuables”), he wants the players to explore the Broken Shore and find a total of 10 Hidden Wyrmzungen Chests, which are scattered throughout the area.

The chests are generally quite easy to find, as they are marked on the minimap as soon as you are in the immediate vicinity. However, the chests are accessible to all players. Once another player has opened a chest, there are only a few seconds left to loot it before it disappears.

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All spawn points of the chests. Image source: wowhead

By the way, the contents of such a chest are not of great value. Typically, it contains a few order resources, some nether shards, and a very small number of war supplies from the Legion Judges.

Opportunity Makes Thieves takes a lot of time

Collecting the chests is particularly easy early in the morning or deep at night – due to reduced competition during collection. If you can’t play then, you should bring a bit of time and endurance, as depending on your luck in gathering, the mission can easily take a good hour or longer. Alternatively, you should check the spots where no world quests are currently active. Here, the presence of other players is also lower.

WoW Broken Shore Eredar Mage

You can also earn 1500 reputation points with the Legion Judges and a bit of artifact power.

Cortyn says: I’m really starting to run out of words. Every week you think to yourself “it can’t get any worse” … but the Legion Judges continue to surprise.

We reveal which villains there are still in WoW that have not appeared yet in this article.

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For Honor Update 1.07 – Patch-Notes: Start der Season 2!

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In For Honor , the servers are down today, on 16.5. The update 1.07 is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC, marking the start of Season 2. We present the patch notes.

Today, on May 16th, the second season of For Honor begins. This is called “Shadow & Might” and brings among other things the two new heroes Shinobi and Centurion. A specific time for the start is also available now.

  • At 2 PM our time, maintenance will take place. The servers will be down for about 30 minutes. Around 2:30 PM, as soon as the servers are back online, update 1.07 will be available for download on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Once you have installed it, Season 2 can begin. The update is between 10 and 14 GB in size.
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Highlights from the patch notes for update 1.07

The complete patch notes encompass nearly 4000 words – you can find them on the Ubisoft page. We summarize the most important information:

  • “Soft Feints” will be removed – this refers to an unintended combat feature where guard breaks and attacks could be canceled and converted by quickly changing direction.
  • There are numerous adjustments to the heroes, with the Raider being particularly overhauled. The Raider is strengthened as all heavy attacks, “Raging Raider” and zone attacks can be canceled and turned into a stunning strike. This aims to make it harder for opponents to anticipate the attacks. Additionally, the various throws will be improved. On top of that, stamina will be increased from 120 to 130.
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  • For the Peacekeeper, the bleeding effect is being revised, causing the first two stabs to deal less damage over time, while the third stab deals double damage. For the Warden, the ability to change targets during the shoulder charge initiation has been reintroduced. For the Kensei, the “No-Look-Kill” execution takes 0.1 seconds longer than before. Otherwise, several bug fixes have been made for heroes.
  • In Skirmish, the value of the “Rescuer” bonus has been raised from 11 to 15 glory points. Additionally, a glory bonus for the action “Avenger” has been added (15 points).
  • Elimination: Fallen teammates can only be revived once per round.
  • Especially interesting: With update 1.07, there is a permanent +25% more XP after each match!
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A significant part of the new features in 1.07 involves the gear stats revisions.

Gear Stats Revision and Epic Gear

When you look at your heroes after the update, they will have altered equipment stats. Ubisoft made significant changes here:

  • The gap between high-level and low-level gear will be reduced by giving standard gear stat bonuses and having stats increase more quickly at lower gear qualities. This will bring you closer to heroes with maximum stats more quickly.
  • Some stats will be removed, such as cooldown reduction on gifts, damage defense when blocking, throw distance, and sprint speed.
  • Vengeance Plus from defense and Vengeance Plus from defense will be merged into one stat: Vengeance Plus
  • A completely new stat is being introduced: “Defense Penetration.” This new value reduces the opponent’s defense value.
  • Additionally, attack and defense stats will be divided across multiple items: All three armor pieces have the defense value and all three weapon parts have the attack value. Thus, this division occurs:
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  • Furthermore, equipment with a new quality level will be introduced. This is called “Epic.” For each hero, there will be 4 epic weapons and two armor pieces of this quality. Starting from glory level 5, you will get access to the epic stuff. The ranks at which item qualities are available have also been revised. Here you see a graphic on that:
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  • Additionally, crafting costs will be lowered.

With the changes to the stats in Season 2, we have dealt with this comprehensively here. And here you can find the complete patch notes for 1.07 with all bug fixes.

Close Combat Packs for All for the Second Season

To give you a good start into the second season, you will find four “Close Combat Packs” available when you log into For Honor. Each pack contains a gatherer’s crate and three days of champion status. So in total, there are 4 crates and 12 days of champion status for each player. These packs will only be activated once you log in.

If you have a season pass, you can start directly with the Shinobi or the Centurion today. Here you can find gameplay material for the two new heroes as well as the new maps.

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  1. For Honor
  2. forum.ubi.com

WoW: Welche Bösewichte können noch auftauchen?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 10 minutes

World of Warcraft has burned through all its villains? Not so! We show you who might soon appear as a new enemy.

Over the years, Blizzard has laid many villains in World of Warcraft to rest.

Sure, some of the enemies turned out not to be so dead and not quite as evil as thought (Illidan) and some simply reappear because they are reborn – like all the demons of the Burning Legion.

This article was originally published in May 2017. We have updated it with the latest insights.

But which actual adversaries are there in World of Warcraft that are not definitively eliminated? We list the potential dangers that still lurk in Azeroth, the shattered world, or the known cosmos of Warcraft. On Reddit, the user Lionhearts has made the effort to compile some of these enemies. We have highlighted the most important ones and translated the information about them.

Please note that this list does not claim to be exhaustive. There are certainly many more potential adversaries.

Demon of the Legion

Some demons of the Burning Legion are not as interchangeable as others. Many have a story that goes back far, and many of them were already encountered in Warcraft 3.

Mal’Ganis

WoW Malganis

Mal’Ganis is a dreadlord and was supposed to watch over the Lich King in the name of the Legion when he was still serving the Legion. He led Arthas to wander to Northrend and thus ensured that Arthas ultimately became the Lich King.

Last seen: Mal’Ganis was summoned by Gul’dan to the Broken Shore (Legion opening event).

Where he might appear: As a dreadlord, he can theoretically be anywhere, as they like to disguise themselves as high-ranking individuals of a people to infiltrate it. He might appear on Argus in patch 7.3.

Varimathras

WoW Varimathras

Varimathras was a dreadlord who worked for the Burning Legion but ultimately betrayed his brothers and served Lady Sylvanas. However, even the Dark Lady was betrayed by him, and he convinced High Apothecary Putress to use the new plague against everyone – against the Horde, Alliance, and Scourge alike.

Last seen: Varimathras was tortured in Antorus for his failure. Like all demons, he should still be capable of being resurrected, as his death occurred before Argus perished.

Where he might appear: Like all dreadlords in a high position among the various peoples.

On the next page, we deal with “Great Leaders” who could quickly become enemies.

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Diablo 3 Patch 2.6.0: Vesalius – Optik und Skills vom neuen Rift-Guardian

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

On the beta servers of Diablo 3, a new Rift Guardian is introduced. His name is Vesalius, he is icy cold and comes without companions.

A new face appears on the battlefields of Diablo 3. Well, at least on the beta servers, as the new boss has been found there now. In the stream by Zhanji, the Rift Guardian Vesalius showcased his abilities.

Diablo 3 Nephalem Portal Boss "Vesalius"

While players on Blizzard’s test servers can try out the Necromancer, further changes in Patch 2.6.0 of Diablo 3 are noticeable. This includes the new Rift Boss Vesalius. At the end of a Rift, where the streamer Zhanji was located, the new boss appeared and immediately showcased his abilities. These include:

  • Wormhole – You already know it from other enemies in Diablo 3
  • Icy Spheres – Similar to the other spheres in the game
  • Bullet Salvos – A handful of projectiles fired at you
  • Presumably, Vesalius can dive into the ground and create four copies of himself. This, however, has not been confirmed yet.

In general, Vesalius moves very quickly. This makes it difficult to escape him without “Teleport” or similar abilities. During the boss fight, no companions were summoned. In the following video, you can see the fight against the new Rift boss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm7owIyuhkk

According to Troupster, Vesalius could be a copy of an already existing opponent. Vidian can be found on the second level in the Temple of the Firstborn (Act 2). However, he summons adds, which we have so far avoided with Vesalius. A visual similarity can be recognized in the following screenshot.

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Source: Troupster.com

Legendary Items for the Necromancer in Diablo 3 – Here they are presented to you

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Destiny: Weekly Reset on 16.5. – Nightfall Strike, Wrath of the Machine

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny today, May 16th, a new week begins. The Weekly Reset is on the agenda. New activities are coming, such as the Nightfall Strike and the Featured Raid.

Hold onto something! This week the MMO shooter Destiny picks up speed – or rather its sequel Destiny 2. This Thursday at 7 PM the highly anticipated gameplay reveal will take place, and in the days afterwards, more footage expected from invited Guardians, and just yesterday Bungie released teasers in the form of a short video and a podcast.

Here you can find the information:

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Now let’s look at Destiny 1. Today is Weekly Reset. The Iron Banner and Trials of Osiris are coming to an end. New activities are on the way.

Nightfall Strike on May 16th on PS4 and Xbox One

This week the Nightfall is Winter Storm.

The modifiers are:

  • Epic
  • Specialist: Special weapon damage is increased
  • Chaff: Radar is disabled
  • Armored: More enemies have shields
  • Exposed: Guardian shields are enhanced but regenerate slower

In the heroic SIVA Crisis Strike playlist the modifiers are Heroic, Solar Flare, Specialist, and Fresh Troops.

Challenge of the Elders and Story Playlist

In the weekly Story Playlist the missions are Dark Champions. The modifiers are Heroic, Solar Flare, and Brawler.

In the Challenge of the Elders, there are bonus points for melee kills. Modifiers are Sidearms and Catapult. You will fight against Noru’usk, the Overmind Minotaur and the Rebel Ghost.

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Raid Challenges from May 16th.

This week it’s the Wrath of the Machine. How the challenges with Vosik and Aksis go, you can find out in the provided links. Additionally, here is all the information about the raid loot:

Shaxx, Zavala, Tyra Karn and Factions

Tyra Karn has the artifacts Felwinter’s Lie (35 Intellect, 131 Discipline, 86 Strength), Timur’s Lie (30 Discipline, 30 Strength) and Perun’s Lie (30 Intellect, 35 Strength) available.

Eris Morn and the New Monarchy demand Wormspores.

The Future War Cult is after Ghost Flower.

The Dead Orbit wants Spinmetal.

Lord Shaxx has bounties for Clash and Rift. The Crucible Quartermaster offers Hand Cannon, Scout Rifle, Fusion Rifle, Sniper, and Heavy Weapon. The weekly Crucible playlist is Mayhem: Clash.

Commander Zavala offers you Strike Elite, Dawn and Just Perfect (no fireteam member may die).

In last week’s videos, there was a spectacular multi-kill and a run through the abyss blindfolded.

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Dreadnought PS4: Space-“World of Warships” gets Coop mode

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Dreadnought is a kind of World of Warships in space. Instead of ocean giants, you control hefty space battleships. So far, there have only been battles against other players, but the PS4 version will receive a new PvE mode.

Dreadnought is a tactical multiplayer shooter in the style of Wargaming’s World of Warships or the steampunk airship spectacle Cloud Pirates from My.com. Instead of discussing your battles in steel warships from World War II or flying sailing ships, you engage in battles in Dreadnought aboard massive spaceships.

https://youtu.be/teH5Oowj-J8

Dreadnought – Tactical Battles in Three Dimensions

You choose one of five spaceship classes and dive into battle against other players or (on PS4) against AI. Available options include:

  • Dreadnought: Thick tank ships that can take a lot of damage
  • Destroyer: Well-armed attack ships
  • Tactical Cruiser: Support ships that can heal or boost you
  • Artillery Cruiser: Sniper ships that fire from long distance
  • Corvette: Fast scout ships
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Between battles, you earn experience points and resources, which you use to further upgrade your ships, gradually climbing the tiers and purchasing better ships. So it’s very much like in World of Tanks, World of Warships, or Cloud Pirates.

Dreadnought – Horde Mode “Havoc” – PvE Exclusive for PS4

Dreadnought is available for PC (Open Beta) and PS4 (Closed Beta). So far, the PS4 version only had the first two PvP modes of the PC version:

  • Team Deathmatch: You fight in a team against an enemy squad, and after your own death, you can respawn.
  • Team Elimination: You play as a team against an enemy team over three rounds. If you go down, you can only continue as a small space fighter, your large ship is out.
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In addition to these PvP modes, the PS4 version will soon get a PvE horde mode called “Havoc”. In this, you will face waves of AI enemies with your team. Each time you clear a wave, you can buy bonuses with the earned XP, then the next wave comes, which is always stronger than the previous one.

PC Version of Dreadnought Will Receive Havoc Later

Additionally, each time you receive a special penalty that applies to the current wave, for example, that your ships have certain weak points. Every few waves, bosses will also appear, which are particularly tough. The goal is to survive as long as possible.

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The Havoc mode is currently only available for the PS4 version of Dreadnought, while the PC version features another PvP mode called “Onslaught”. At a later date, the developers plan to align both versions with the same game modes.

Also interesting: Cloud Pirates offers similar gameplay with flying sailing ships

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  1. Polygon

Destiny 2: The developers are already playing it at home! Version “muffled”

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

The developers of Destiny 2 are already playing the new game at home. Game Director Luke Smith spent 35 to 40 hours in Destiny last week – outside of working hours. However, the version is still a bit rough.

After more than 3 years, there was once again a “Bungie Podcast.” The last Bungie Podcast was in January 2014, before the release of Destiny 1. In the current podcast, the team talked about Destiny 1 and Destiny 2.

Okay, these aren’t the only topics. The podcast starts with a conversation about “peanut butter and jelly” sandwiches (PB&J). Luke Smith seems to be obsessed with this type of sandwich.

Destiny 2 with a Dynamic Duo: Luke Smith & Mark Noseworthy, the Creators Behind “The Taken King”

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In the podcast, the “old team” from the expansion is back: Luke Smith as the Creative and Mark Noseworthy as his Producer. They were also the dynamic duo behind “The Taken King.”

They describe their collaboration over the past 3 years like this:

  • Luke Smith has the ideas
  • Mark Noseworthy tells him whether it works or if he should stay grounded. He takes care of the “practical things.”
  • The two constantly talk about Destiny, discussing the direction the game should take – Noseworthy’s wife finds that crazy

Luke Smith Played Destiny 2 at Home for 35-40 Hours Last Week

An interesting piece of information: The team has a version of Destiny 2 that they can play at home. Luke Smith spent 35 to 40 hours in Destiny 2 last week.

This version is not completely finished yet. It is said: The version is “not yet polished,” does not wear evening attire yet, but rather, it is as if it just came from the gym and smells a little. Some icons and item names are still missing. “But the smell of sweat is okay.”

They Have Been Playing Destiny Since Christmas

The team has been playing the version since the Christmas season of 2016. Back then it was significantly more “rough around the edges.” It is said that the fun of Destiny 2 in this version has roughly doubled every 2 weeks recently.

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What has changed is how many decisions are made. It is said that at the beginning, it could take weeks to make a single decision. In the current phase, they make 100 decisions daily. And in three weeks it will be 300 a day and in July 1000.

It is all about finding the balance:

  • Those who are too conservative stay on schedule, but create nothing truly relevant
  • On the other hand, those who behave like cowboys and take every risk create a lot of work for everyone else and blow every schedule – they build “all the wrong things”
  • There is no “right or wrong” here, only countless decisions.

Battleships, Births, and the Chili

People compare working on Destiny to a battleship. Once the course is set, it is very difficult to turn the ship around. When at full speed, you can still launch some boats to solve isolated issues.

Luke Smith compares Destiny 2 to a baby and its birth. But he quickly realizes that he has no idea how a birth actually works and stops the comparison. “I don’t have kids,” he apologizes.

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In addition to a battleship and a birth, the work process on Destiny 2 is compared to cooking. It’s like having a chili on the stove. All the ingredients are there. Now it’s about seasoning and getting the fine-tuning right.

You taste a bit of the chili and then say, “Hmm, I need a little more of that, which I actually thought I wouldn’t need.”

Destiny 2 at Home on the Couch

Having the game at home further motivates the developers. They play Destiny 2 like crazy on a private test server.

At home, one can clearly see how fantastic what they are currently working on is, and they recognize countless possibilities. They still have some work ahead. But having a version that they can see on the couch at home on the TV feels completely different than playing at their desk at work.

Smith shares that he then goes to a colleague’s desk and says, “Dude, that thing you’re working on. I played that over the weekend. It’s just amazing!” Just recently he had 5 of those moments in one day. Destiny 2 is coming together and it is fantastic.

More about Destiny 2:

Destiny 2: Are SMGs Coming? – Bungie Shows New Weapon Type

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  1. Bungie Podcast (iTunes)