A Free2Play game needs to generate revenue somehow. That’s why the developers of the co-op action RPG Dauntless have now announced the Founder’s Packs.
In total, three packages are available to you, each offering different content. However, all three provide you with guaranteed access to the Closed Beta, items, and status symbols.
The Slayer Pack
For $39.99, you will receive the Slayer Pack. This offers:
Access to the Closed Beta
90-day Champion Status, which allows you to receive more resources from defeated Behemoths
Slayer Pack with helpful items such as potions and other consumables
In-game title and a forum icon
Founder’s Flare, marking you as the leader of a group
The Hero Pack
If you invest $69.99, you will receive the Hero Pack, which brings along the following in addition to the contents of the Slayer Pack:
Chroma Cores with which you can customize your equipment through special items. Each Chroma Core contains surprise items.
Transmog Stones – Change the appearance of your equipment through transmogrification
The “Founder” Pack
If you spend $79.99, you will receive the “Founder” Founder Pack. This includes all content from the other packages plus:
Access to a special Alpha event
Patron status for 90 days, allowing you to receive more resources from defeated Behemoths for all players in the group
Style Hunter Perk, which gives you a chance to receive cosmetic items from defeated Behemoths
Founder’s Banner – An emote that marks you as a Founder
Guild Charter, allowing you to create your own guild
Your name appears in the game credits
You can purchase Founder’s Packs for the multiplayer action RPG Dauntless on the official website after you have created an account.
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A new feature could soon ensure that arena defenders cannot stay in an arena indefinitely. Pokémon GO trainers would have to take care of their monsters.
The new Pokémon GO update 0.61.0 may offer much more than what the developers explained in the patch notes. Data mining reveals interesting new lines in the game’s code that could announce new features and functions. As long as there are no official announcements from Niantic, it is unknown if and when these features will be implemented in the game. So enjoy the following information with caution and do not see it as a firm promise.
Despite all warnings, the discovered code lines are making the hearts of many trainers race, as something seems to be happening in the arena system. In the future, a feature could be activated that would require you to feed your arena defenders. If you do not do so, they will leave the arena and come home.
Arena defenders get hungry too
During data mining, Pokémon experts regularly look at the latest updates and investigate them for unnamed changes. In the update 0.61.0, lines mentioning the arena imply that Pokémon are hungry.
This suggests that your monsters will need to be “fed” after a certain period or after a specific number of battles in order to remain in the arena. It’s expected that trainers will need to visit the respective arenas to feed their monsters, or else they will leave the arena.
“gym_removal_notification_toast” “{0} has fought hard and returned!” “{0} は
“pokemon_hungry_notification_toast” “{0} is hungry!” “{0} はお腹が空いている” “pokemon_lost_notification_toast” “{0} lost a battle!” “{0} は負けてしまった” “pokemon_won_notification_toast” “{0} defended the Gym!” “{0} はジムを守った！”
The experts at TheSilphRoad are still analyzing the code and trying to determine what is significant about this code and when the arena overhaul will take place. Niantic announced weeks ago that they are not satisfied with the current function of the arenas and want to overhaul them soon.
But that’s not all: On the Pokémon Blog, the developers thank over 65 million Pokémon GO players worldwide. They also announce that trainers can “look forward to the new social and cooperative gameplay.”
This may already be a hint that a new update is not that far away. Regarding cooperative gameplay, many more promising hints have been found during data mining.
Raids in Pokémon GO? Storming arenas with multiple players?
The analysis of the code also revealed hints on possible raids in Pokémon GO. Again, it should be noted that this information has not been officially confirmed by Niantic, but has only appeared in the code thus far. The lines indicate that nearby raids are about to start.
“nearby_raid_notification_toast|1” “There’s a raid about to start near you!” “nearby_raid_notification_toast|2” “A raid’s going to start nearby!” “近くでバ
This feature could mean that trainers can team up with other members of the same team in the future to attack arenas together. The concept of these raids is currently only conjectured and consists purely of speculation based on the displayed code.
Bungie will answer players’ questions about Destiny 2 but only later.
In “This Week at Bungie,” Community Manager DeeJ speaks to the fans. This time, it was mainly about the “Iron Banner” in Destiny 1 – we reported on that. But DeeJ knows that fans have questions about Destiny 2, the new adventure. Destiny 2 has been on the community’s mind lately. After the trailer and announcement, there are so many questions.
Gameplay for Destiny 2 comes on May 18 – Should be a “memorable moment”
DeeJ says: They have heard all player questions and cataloged them. They are very grateful that players are so curious.
A portion of the questions will be answered on May 18 during a livestream. There, gameplay for Destiny 2 is supposed to be shown.
Players should already take out their calendars and mark May 18.
Bungie promises: This will be a memorable moment. It will be the first time Guardians will dive into the world of Destiny 2.
No info on Destiny 2 until then
The focus right now is on ensuring that the livestream is absolutely fantastic. Therefore, they will not make any comments on Destiny 2 until then.
But: They will continue to listen. Players should definitely keep asking questions and remain curious. They should not take it personally if they have to wait until the “right moment” to talk to players about Destiny 2.
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Time is the toughest boss that Destiny players are currently battling
In the end, it says: Time is the toughest boss that Destiny players currently have to overcome. It is never easy to wait so long. But Bungie is doing everything it can to ensure that the reveal of the gameplay is truly worth the long wait.
Even though Bungie is silent, there is still information about Destiny 2. The Game Director is known and he is responsible for the best and worst moments in Destiny 1.
The “Giant Bee” comes with patch v257 to ARK Survival Evolved. The bee is tamable and helps with hunting.
Studio Wildcard revealed that they will publish a new dossier on Monday (April 10). There were a few hints on Twitter about what the new creature is. The newcomer is said to have a trait that survivors have long desired.
Ark “Giant Bee”: Bees are coming in v257 😉
On his Twitter account, lead designer Jeremy Stieglitz was asked if the new creature is the bee. Stieglitz responded, “Bees are coming in v257 ;)”
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The “Giant Bee” has been planned for Ark Survival Evolved for some time. It has not been released yet, but its dossier is already known.
Its full name is “Apis Lithohermaea Drone.” These creatures are always found near their nests, which they build high in the trees on the island or on cliffs.
The queen bee is not at the swarm but always inside the nest. The drones are aggressive and sting anything that comes too close to their territory.
Large spiders already exist in Ark.
Taming the “Giant Bee” and farming honey
It is possible to tame the queen bee. She will lay new drone eggs and build a nest. Those with the right equipment can farm the honey of the creatures. Mammals find the scent of honey irresistible, making it a popular tool for hunting.
The drones follow their queen into battle, making such a nest suitable for defense. The bee’s stings significantly weaken any creature, and its stinger is firmly attached to its body. This allows the drones to sting their victims multiple times and weaken them considerably.
It is still unknown when patch v257 will be implemented and when the bee will be added to the survival MMO.
Will you build your own honey farm? Do you find the “Giant Bee” useful?
A new class has been announced for the fantasy MMORPG Black Desert. New PvE content and a graphics improvement are also coming.
Black Desert: New class “Striker” will be a Monk – Here is the trailer
Exciting news about Black Desert. In a livestream, the developers from Pearl Abyss announced the next steps – and they are worth looking forward to.
A new class named Striker will arrive in South Korea on May 13. It resembles the Monk from other RPGs, being an unarmed martial arts fighter. It will probably be exclusively male. When the Striker awakens, he might receive a kind of combat glove.
The Striker is expected to appear soon in South Korea. We do not know when the new class will come to us in Europe. There is no release date for the Striker in Black Desert yet.
Here is the trailer for the Striker:
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Further classes are known for the future – there is already an image of the “next next” class. It has no name yet.
Airlifts coming – Following fixed routes
Furthermore, Pearl Abyss has announced airships for Black Desert. Soon players will be able to rise into the skies. Airships should fit well with the open world of Black Desert, it is believed.
Such an airship is relatively slow, but it will be possible to cross the desert with it. The airships will follow a fixed route.
Black Desert: PvE content and new zones
Normally, this would be enough for a single livestream. But Pearl Abyss is really pulling out all the stops and presenting additional plans for Black Desert in 2017.
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There will be a naval battle against a huge monster named Vell in Margoria – it is said to be as large as the city of “Heidel”. Players will need to master their ships precisely to defeat Vell. A new combat ship with four cannons will also find its way to Black Desert.
A new battlefield “Black Raptured Dimension” is coming – but this is not intended for PvP, but for PvE against a horde of monsters. Here strategic thinking and teamwork will be crucial. Players earn resources by killing monsters. With the resources they loot, they build fortifications.
„Black Spirit“ Adventures are coming – with new challenges on a new game board.
Part 2 of the Kamasylvia expansion is planned – it is expected to arrive in the summer in South Korea. The capital Grana and three regions will be introduced – one for levels 53-55, one for 55-57 and one for level 60 and above. The Geirasha Temple is expected to become the strongest new grind spot.
A unicorn and a graphics overhaul are planned
A Tier 9 unicorn is coming (Dine) – its horn has healing powers.
Guilds are expected to become more important
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With a militia system, Node wars will be enhanced – players will be able to enlist as mercenaries.
Players will gain the ability to climb (it may take some time).
The announced graphics overhaul will come in 2017 – audio improvements are also planned.
A kind of second awakening is also in the works, a “Skill Promoting System” – here, “unawakened” skills will be the focus. It will be possible to develop two “unawakened” combat abilities into one. These new abilities are expected to be as powerful as the awakened abilities of the class. This is also something for the more distant future.
New “Life Skills” like pottery are planned (this may still take some time)
They want to tweak the balance, aiming to buff weaker classes rather than nerf the strong ones. Currently, the strongest classes are considered to be the Dark Knight, Wizard, and Witch. They have the best “Kill/Death” ratio.
A “Trading” minigame is coming.
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Should you be ashamed of playing WoW ? If you’re a gangster rapper, it might at least lead to an image problem, Bushido notes.
Recently, we reported that NBA stars were really into World of Warcraft. One of the former athletes said back then: “I have never played World of Warcraft. It always sounded like a virgin to me.”
There’s no question: World of Warcraft is associated with quite a few things that don’t exactly scream “cool macho.” This is also a problem that the self-proclaimed WoW player Bushido has to deal with. As a gangster rapper, the hobby “WoW” provides a target.
WoW: Not exactly ultra-cool, is it?
A rather difficult question: Do you want to be known as a “World of Warcraft” player?
The online role-playing game has a certain reputation. In TV series like “South Park,” “The Big Bang Theory,” or “How I Met Your Mother,” World of Warcraft is portrayed as “nerdy.” As something that is neither cool nor masculine.
While in “How I Met Your Mother,” the ladies’ man Barney enjoys the Lair Day because it’s fantastic, nerdy Ted is scrutinized when it comes out how he met his new girlfriend.
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Bushido plays WoW and has to endure quite a bit from his colleagues
It has been known for some time that the German gangster rapper Bushido, like millions of others, indulges in the hobby of World of Warcraft. In his industry, it’s common to clash with other gangster rappers regularly. You “diss” each other and have “beef.”
In 2014, the line in Kay One’s track “Judgment Day” went: “Don’t threaten me with an evil look and hair wax – What ghetto? You play World of Warcraft every day. Fight against wizards and dragons, buy swords and healing potions. How am I supposed to take you seriously, you fucking cripple?”
Other gangster rappers like Kollegah also use this point against Bushido to attack and mock him.
The message seems to be: You can’t be a “real man” if you play World of Warcraft.
Even though Bushido provides a target, he doesn’t seem to have a problem with his hobby. In a 2015 interview, he said: “That’s just my hobby. What’s the problem now? I’ve always been passionate about it […]”
He uses WoW as a counterbalance to his stressful life.
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FC Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund, Bayern vs BVB – who will win the Bundesliga match today, on 8th April? EA predicts with FIFA 17.
Today at 18:30, the whistle will blow at the Allianz Arena for the top match of the 28th matchday of the Bundesliga. FC Bayern welcomes BVB – “the classic” of German football.
Countless fans have been looking forward to this game for days and are giving their assessments about who might come out on top. EA also provides a prediction with their current football simulation FIFA 17. You can see how the match ends here in the video. Spoiler: Goals will be scored!
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In The Division, today, on April 8th, there is the big vendor reset. It’s worth buying these items.
On the night from Friday to Saturday, the vendors in Ubisoft’s shared-world shooter will have fresh offers. Almost every seller has items that reach the maximum gear score. To save you from having to visit each vendor for hours to find the best deals, we have compiled an overview for you.
The best vendor weapons on April 8th
A trip to the operations base is worthwhile this week. First, head to the terminal to the special equipment vendor. There you can find the Liberator with Brutal, Capable, and Deadly. Also, a Pakhan with Deadly and Destructive – strong in PvE. Additionally, a PP-19 with Opportunistic, Deadly, and Accelerated. Also, a SASG-12 K with Gifted, Competent, and Destructive.
At the advanced weapon seller in the base, you’ll find a LVOA-C with Competent, Capable, and Responsive.
DZ03: M249 Para with Vengeful, Opportunistic, and Prepared
DZ East 42nd: PP-19 with Vengeful, Competent, and Accelerated
Park Ave: MP5 ST with Destructive, Demanding, and Competent -> Demanding should be rerolled into “Responsive”
Park Ave: M60 with Destructive, Opportunistic, and Resolute
Strong armor pieces after the vendor reset
Special equipment vendor: Merciless Chestpiece
DZ09: “Final Measure” Holster
DZ09: AlphaBridge Knee Pads
DZ09: Predator Gloves
Autumn’s Hope: Specialized Backpack
Mods after the vendor reset
Equipment vendor in the base: Mod with bonus on Turret Damage
DZ East 40th St: Mod with bonus on Ally Healing during First Aid
DZ East 64th: Mod with bonus on Outpost Range
Advanced weapon seller: Muzzle Brake with Precision, Crit Damage, and Crit Chance
The Meat Locker: Small Grip – Red with Crit Damage, Precision, and Reload Speed
The Last Call: Extended Magazine with Magazine Size, Crit Damage, and Crit Chance
DZ05: C79 Scope (3.4x) with Crit Damage, Optimal Range, and Crit Chance
DZ East 40th: Omega Rifle Suppressor with Headshot Damage, Crit Damage, and Crit Chance
DZ East 34th: Loud Muzzle Brake with Crit Damage, Optimal Range, and Headshot Damage
The offer from the special blueprint vendor
At the terminal, you can buy blueprints every week. This time there are:
RPK-74 Classic (LMG)
M60 Classic (LMG)
Firearms Gloves
Holster
Rifle Suppressor-Omega with Reduced Threat, Headshot Damage, and two random bonuses
Mk4-M5A2 Scope (15x) with Optimal Range and two random bonuses
Stamina Equipment Mod
Electronics Stamina Mod
Have you discovered any great offers? Then let us know in the comments! Otherwise, you can find the effects of all weapon talents and here all armor talents.
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SMITE revvs up and refuels. The game is getting a cart mode with wacky power-ups!
A battlefield of gods is already chaotic enough. Who wants to get in the way when Zeus is dueling Thor or Loki is finding out with Ratatoskr who can cause more mischief in the shortest time?
But the developers at HiRez apparently found it not chaotic enough yet. So what’s missing in a godly MOBA? Right, a racing mode! What feels like a belated April Fools’ joke is quite serious. With patch 4.6, SMITE is getting a new, temporary mode called “Apollo’s Racer Rumble”.
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At least at first glance, this looks like a pretty amusing copy of the classic “Mario Kart” games. Whether it will play that way remains to be seen. At least the trailer makes you want more and will likely get some MOBA-weary players to spend some time in SMITE again.
Apollo’s Racer Rumble available for a limited time only
However, the mode is only temporarily available in the game.
On PC, it is accessible from April 11 to May 9.
On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, it starts two weeks later, but ends a week earlier (understand that, who can): From April 25 to May 16.
Moreover, patch 4.6 also brings the “usual” goodies to the MOBA – new skins and voice packs.
Particularly impressive are the “Amazon Athena” skin and the “Winner’s Circle Apollo” in line with the racing mode. “Star Wars” fans will be excited about the new “Intergalactic Chang’e” skin, which strongly resembles Princess Leia Organa.
In terms of balancing changes, there is not much to report this time. The mage Hades is being reworked and will lose some of his health points but will deal significantly more damage with his abilities. A while ago, he was also a guardian (tank) – now he has become a fully-fledged mage.
The complete patch notes for patch 4.6 “Racer Rumble” can be found in our sources as usual.
In the MMO shooter Destiny the Trials of Osiris start today, on April 7th. What map will be played?
In the last few days, PvE has been in focus – the Glass Chamber is back and countless Guardians are daring to step into the first raid of Destiny again after years. After all, there are weapons, armor pieces, and raid ornaments to be earned and new challenges to master. You can read here how the challenges with Atheon and the Templar go.
In the coming days, there will also be things to do in the Crucible. Already tonight at 7 PM, the Trials of Osiris will begin. A few days later, on April 11th, the monthly PvP event, the Iron Banner in April, kicks off. You can read what there is to earn in the provided link.
The Trials today take place on the map The Dungeons.
What are the Trials of Osiris?
In the Trials, you will engage in PvP battles in the “Elimination” mode. You will compete against each other in three-member teams and try to fill your points card with victories. If the opposing team is completely defeated, you win a round. Fallen team members can be revived. Here, it not only depends on strong equipment, but also on communication among the Guardians. A good knowledge of the map is advantageous.
At 5 and 7 wins, there are random rewards from Osiris’s stash. You should also keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra rewards. If you are in top form, you can reach Mercury with a “flawless” ticket and loot the chest with the fine loot there.
In Star Trek Online, a major performance evaluation will soon take place. The developers aim to create better and smarter matchmaking in PvP and competitive PvE.
Performance evaluations are generally quite unpleasant, for example when the boss summons you to their office with a serious expression to discuss the results. Usually, something is wrong and the job is at risk.
It’s different in Star Trek Online, as the game evaluates your performance to provide you with more fun in PvP and competitive PvE!
Star Trek Online – Performance Evaluation – Fair Matchmaking for Everyone
On the occasion of the recently introduced maneuver game mode – a competitive PvE – the developers have announced a significantly improved and completely redesigned matchmaking system. The details of how this will work are now established. The game will take your gear, levels, and specializations into account and will assign you accordingly. So far, so known.
Additionally, STO now also evaluates your relative performance in relation to other players: how often you have won or lost. This also takes the differences between players into account. If you frequently lose against strong players, the system will adjust downwards and you’ll face easier opponents.
STO – Matchmaking – Always the Right Opponents
On the other hand, if you regularly blast the enemy into the ether, you’ll quickly rank up and will face opponents of your size in the future. Should your performance improve or decline in the future, the system will adjust again.
The developers do not want to reveal the new system entirely, as they plan to tinker with it regularly to further optimize it.
Paladins recently introduced an “Auto-Buy” system that automatically purchases items. Here’s how to disable it.
With patch OB 47, Paladins added a new feature: automatic item purchasing. Many players are now confused and believe this is a bug. However, automatic item purchasing was intentionally implemented in Paladins by Hi-Rez.
Paladins “Auto-Buy” is designed for new players
The “Auto-Buy” feature is meant to make the entry into Paladins easier for new players. In the team shooter, you can upgrade your champion during matches with item cards. This can be a challenge for some players, especially at the beginning. After all, you first have to learn the deck-building system.
That’s why Paladins now automatically purchases items for you if you do not turn off “Auto-Buy.” For players who just want to have some casual games in Paladins, this feature can be practical. You don’t have to think much about the item build but can dive straight into the action.
Those who have been in Paladins for a while usually prefer to build their items themselves. They have more experience and have developed strategies for using items.
Disable Auto-Buy for Items – Here’s how to turn off automatic purchasing
Automatic item purchasing has been enabled for every account since OB 47. You can simply disable Auto-Buy:
Go to settings
Click on gameplay
Disable automatic item purchasing
If you complete these three steps before starting the next match, you can purchase your items yourself again.
The data mining of the new Pokémon GO update 0.61.0 shows that the developers have made significant progress with the redeemable codes.
Another update in Pokémon GO is on the way to the trainers’ smartphones. The update 0.61.0 brings changes like bug fixes and a cool new loading screen. As with almost every Pokémon GO patch, there are also changes that are not mentioned in the patch notes.
During the data mining of the 0.61.0 APK, the experts from PokémonGOHub found that the feature for the redeemable codes is finalized and could be activated.
Redeem codes for coins
References to promo codes in Pokémon GO were first found during the data mining of the 0.59.1 APK of the game. It turned out that players cannot receive monsters or eggs through these codes, but insteaditems, avatar clothing, candies, stardust, or PokéCoins.
With patch 0.61.0, it has now been shown that the developers have made significant progress. The redeemable codes have been tested and are ready to be released. In the in-game shop, players will soon be able to redeem the codes after the feature has been released. So far, this feature has not yet been released. There are at least two different types of promo codes in Pokémon GO.
The experts found details in the code that show that the feature is complete and ready for activation – possibly for an upcoming event.
For this function, the data miners did not find any new graphic elements. This suggests that the button will be created from existing UI elements and no further updates on the smartphones are needed to utilize the function. Therefore, the developers could unlock the promo codes at any time, and trainers could use them immediately.
Pokémon GO News – Soon clearly visible in the game
In addition to the redeemable codes, the data miners found hints of a notification box. The notification box allows you to see all important details and messages at a glance. It offers the categories:
Marketing
Announcement
Admin Message
Game Event
The messages in these categories can also have a specific status:
Unread
Expires soon
Immediate
It is expected that this feature will be released alongside the redeemable codes. Here, Niantic could inform you about upcoming events and remind you that certain codes will expire soon if not redeemed. According to PokémonGOHub, this feature does not yet look “complete”, but it is an important point in the code.
Perfect World and Cryptic Studios announce with the update “Shroud of Souls” the end of the story of “The Cloaked Ascendancy” of the MMORPG Neverwinter.
The release of the update is planned for May 2 on PC. The versions for Xbox One and PS4 will be released at a later date. With “Shroud of Souls” you will plunge into a new adventure that presents you with a great challenge. You must find out what the mysterious Shroud of Souls is and how to destroy it. Its power threatens to destroy Neverwinter.
Stop the Necromancer!
The occupation of the River District of the city by the Cloaked Ascendancy and the mysterious dragonborn necromancer plunges the city into chaos. After the necromancer was freed from a tomb beneath the River District, she summoned an army of death wails and now wants to summon even more powerful creatures. With this host and the power of the Shroud of Souls, she plans to conquer the city. You must find a way to stop her.
New Features
With the update “Shroud of Souls”, not only is the story that began with the adventure module “The Cloaked Ascendancy” brought to a conclusion. The new feature “Preset” also makes its way into the MMORPG.
With these presets, it is possible to create custom character builds that include specific equipment, powers, talents, blessings, and attribute bonuses. You can quickly and conveniently switch between them. Also new are customizable guild halls and a new dynamic fortress siege.
Do you want to know how the story of “The Cloaked Ascendancy” ends in the MMORPG Neverwinter? Then prepare for the release of the update “Shroud of Souls” on May 2 for PC.
The developers of Battlefield 1 plan to release updates soon on a monthly basis. Insight into the future of BF1 can be found here.
Regular updates for the World War shooter Battlefield 1 are expected to be released soon on a monthly basis. The developers have revealed their plans for the future and show how they want to make the game even better. For players, this is positive news, as monthly updates can fix bugs and issues faster and regularly bring cool content for a breath of fresh air.
Additionally, the developers show conceptual insights into the “In The Name Of The Tsar” expansion, which brings the Russian army into the game.
Monthly Updates and Platoons
The future of Battlefield 1 looks good when looking at the planned updates. To ensure a better gaming experience, there will be monthly updates for Battlefield 1. Until now, there have been seasonal patches, where players had to wait longer for new content. With the new updates, fresh content should reach the community faster.
In the upcoming Spring Update, there will be a long-awaited feature that many players will be pleased about: Platoons. This does not refer to the heavy objects that move on rails but rather Platoons. Here you can team up with friends to achieve quick victories and common goals as a group. More information about Platoons and the Spring Update will be provided soon by the developers.
Game Improvement and Operation Optimization
In the next updates, the developers will continue to respond to community feedback. The goal is to make the game as smooth as possible. Therefore, changes focusing on the “Quality of Life” category are at the center of the May update. According to developers, there will be “a streamlining of entry into games (especially operations)” and improvement of numerous gameplay issues aimed at designing matches to be more balanced and fair.
The rental server program is also set to receive an update that will improve this system in the future.
Battlefield 1 DLC Plan – In The Name Of The Tsar
Recently, the Battlefield 1 expansion They Shall Not Pass was released, which brought the French army into the game. In the future, DLCs are also expected to bring cool new content that will enhance your gaming experience. This includes new maps, vehicles, and game modes.
The In the Name of the Tsar expansion will take you to the Eastern Front, where you will experience the icy cold of the Russian winter alongside the Russian army. The concept designs will show you what to expect.
Prepare for new tactics from the Russian army and cold steel.
Mass Effect: Andromeda faced mockery and harsh criticism due to its poor facial animations. Therefore, Bioware implemented a new shader with patch 1.05 that significantly improves the facial expressions. We have a comparison video for you that clearly shows the differences and improvements of the update.
In terms of facial animations, Bioware truly did not shine with Mass Effect: Andromeda. Especially the protagonist Ryder and many important human NPCs stare into the beautiful new world of the Andromeda Galaxy with dull, lifeless eyes. The result was harsh criticism as well as mockery and ridicule online.
ME: A – Facial animations – From wooden fool to heroine with patch 1.05
You can see what a small shader adjustment can achieve in the embedded video below. A bit more shadow, a little more light, and a silly-looking space pancake turns into a cool heroine in patch 1.05! The same goes for other important characters in the game, such as the cute navigator Suvi or your tough companion Cora.
Without the stiff, lifeless gaze from version 1.04, the faces of the humans look clearly more lively and expressive. Curiously, the problem of poor shaders was only an issue for humans. Aliens such as Krogan, Salarian, and the new Angara looked significantly better due to their foreign facial features and eyes than the silly staring Homo Sapiens.
Mass Effect: Andromeda – Shader update – Finally beautiful!
Jürgen says: Finally! As for myself, I am glad that I haven’t played much of Mass Effect: Andromeda yet. That way, I can now experience many dialogues with a significantly more attractive and less silly-looking Ryder than before. Nevertheless, I am still disappointed that a studio like Bioware allowed such foolish faces in a AAA title.
What do you think? Do the faces look better to you now, or do you find the adjustments only marginal? Let us know in the comments!
Another week done! As a reward, there’s an entire weekend for you to game to your heart’s content. But what do you have planned? Let us know what you want to play this weekend!
The weekend from April 7th to 9th promises at least here in Bavaria bright sunshine and ideal grilling weather. But who wants to grill all day? A few hours for gaming should always be in the cards! And for those who want to spend the whole day outside, at least mobile apps like Pokémon GO and Hearthstone or a Nintendo Switch can provide some fun.
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If you enjoy nice weather while gaming, you might as well put some eggs in the incubator and leash your buddy Pokémon. Because long walks often bring cool rewards in Pokémon Go in the form of rare monsters or candies. On your way, you can also farm some PokéStops, shake up some gyms, and catch new beasts.
On the other hand, if you prefer gaming on PC or console, you can happily boot up Mass Effect: Andromeda. Bioware’s controversial sci-fi RPG recently received a significant patch, which mostly fixed the gruesome facial animations. Ryder is still Ms. Space-Pancake, but at least the emotionless eyes have been fixed, which significantly improves the atmosphere of the game!
Destiny – Enjoy the Triumph!
Also cool: Destiny – Age of Triumph! Until the launch of Destiny 2, you can enjoy your legend and play old raids again. As often as you want and with new loot! So enjoy your victories and your items while you still can, before everything goes to hell in Destiny 2!
We from the Mein-MMO editorial team also have quite a few games on our radar that we want to play this weekend. Here’s our selection:
Editor-in-chief Schuhmann can’t help it. Since he still doesn’t have all his heroes in Final Fantasy 14 at Stormblood level, he has to return to Eorzea this weekend and grind and shuffle items again. Besides, Hearthstone is on the agenda again, even if his last ten card packs were all trash! Maybe it will be better with Un’Goro…
Ttime returns to his roots and is going to have a blast in Destiny with Age of Triumph. Numerous Atheons will be crushed under the armored feet of his titan, and the Glass Chamber will surely break more than once this weekend.
Colleague Leya is once again wielding the witch’s broom and will make Ice Witch Eevie a nuisance in Paladins .
Patrick’s devilish pact has been loosened a bit. So he can play a little GTA 5 Online besides Diablo 3 and cruise around in his restored car. Oddly enough, it’s an Infernus, the devil doesn’t seem to let him go that easily…
Cortyn is currently trying to unlock flying in World of Warcraft. Moreover, it could well be that she travels back to Andromeda to inspect the new faces in Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Me, Jürgen, will not be in the country over the weekend, but on a short trip to Austria with my girlfriend. However, I will surely catch a few Pokémon and play a round of Hearthstone if my girlfriend spots a sale. However, if I were in the country, I would spend my time with Mass Effect: Andromeda besides grilling and pen & paper RPGs.
But enough about us! What are you gaming this weekend? Or do you have something else planned? Either way, let us know in the comments!
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Blizzard is much further along in developing a new hero for Overwatch than players think. But when will “Number 25” be released?
Orisa has only recently joined the hero roster of Overwatch, but the community is already actively speculating who might be the next character to appear in Blizzard’s hero shooter.
In an interview with International Business Times, Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, also discussed the development of future heroes – such as “Number 25,” the next candidate after Orisa. When asked if he already knew which hero was coming next, he replied extensively:
“Yes! I know very well who the next hero will be. The next hero is already far along in development. We have reached the point where we create the art [animations, textures, voice] and at the same time conduct a lot of playtests. We know who the hero will be, what abilities they will have, and how they will interact – that’s how far we are already.”
Number 25 will probably not be a defense hero – Will it be Doomfist?
Elsewhere, the question arose whether one could assume that #25 would be a defense hero. After all, that is the only category in which no new hero has yet appeared.
“No, you shouldn’t necessarily assume that.” – A defense hero seems more or less excluded.
Who exactly Number 25 is remains unknown. However, fans are relatively sure, that it can only be the new bearer of the Doomfist. After all, the Doomfist was stolen during the announcement of Orisa and enabled the creation of Orisa in the first place.
If Blizzard sticks to a similar release schedule as before, the next hero will probably not appear for another 2-3 months – so there is still plenty of time for speculation.
Conan Exiles is getting more content. The patch notes for the current update list not only bug fixes but also new weapons, armor, and a deadly dungeon in the “Nameless City”.
Funcom, the developers of the barbarian survival MMO Conan Exiles, have promised weekly new content for the game and have kept their word so far. Thus, there are now dyes and trebuchet catapults in the desolate barbarian world.
But it is slowly time for solid action, so the developers have packed a first dungeon along with weapons and armor into the game in the current update.
Conan Exiles – Update – Down to the canal!
The canals beneath the “Nameless City” are a dark place where, alongside the dirt and debris of the old city, all sorts of failed magical experiments have been disposed of. The latter are still there even after the city’s downfall and pose a deadly threat to all daring barbarians who venture into the moldy depths.
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These dangers include commodo monitor lizards, undead, and a bizarre snake creature as the final boss. From the remains of the creatures and other resources only found there, you can build new armor, weapons, and items. Among them is a phosphorus torch that even burns underwater and is vital in the flooded depths of the canals.
Conan Exiles – Highlights of the Patch Notes
The new patch brings as a major highlight the dungeon and the new recipes, but a few bugs have also been fixed and gameplay systems adjusted. Here you will find the most important changes from the patch notes:
The secondary attack of hammers is working again
The secondary attack of spears has been disabled
NPCs from camps now respawn even if players have built nearby
Respawns are now occurring correctly at the bound mattresses
Foundation upgrades no longer destroy objects placed on them
A bug that deleted stackable objects in chests or reset them to 1 upon server restart has been eliminated
A bug that caused the game to crash when you had a slave in your inventory and wanted to dye an item has been fixed
An exploit that allowed avatars to be copied has been fixed
An exploit that allowed floating buildings without a foundation has been fixed
An exploit that enabled armor copies on unconscious bodies has been fixed
Imps, ostriches, and other non-human enemies will no longer “totally freak out” when you hit them with a club
Some bugs that made items disappear have been fixed
The “True Names of the Gods” decay within 48 hours
Animation errors at the legs of characters have been fixed
A ruling by the Federal Court saves the mother of a 13-year-old €1250. He had made significant purchases of boosters in a first-person shooter.
A 13-year-old made purchases 21 times through a “pay-to-call” service to become stronger in a game. A bill of €1250 arrived at the house. However, this does not need to be paid. A special regulation applies.
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As reported by Spiegel, a boy (13) played a computer game that was initially free. In the game, which is played by millions worldwide, there is an option to purchase equipment. But that costs money – and is linked to so-called microtransactions.
Payment can be made via credit card, for example. However, the boy chose to go through a 0900 number. He paid using the so-called “Pay by call” procedure. He called the number 21 times to make his fighter stronger. Eventually, a bill of €1250 arrived at his mother’s house.
After the District Court and Regional Court, it went to the Federal Court
His mother refused to pay the bill. The billing party sued, and the case went to court.
On May 12, 2015, there was a ruling by the District Court in Delmenhorst. It ruled in favor of the lawsuit; the mother had to pay. However, she appealed against it. On June 30, 2016, a ruling by the Regional Court of Oldenburg was issued: It dismissed the appeal; she still had to pay.
Now, on Thursday, the Federal Court in Karlsruhe decided in favor of the mother. The boy did not have his mother’s authority to make these expenditures.
While there are special regulations for payment services, they did not apply here, because the activation of the equipment does not occur directly in the game but through an intermediary with the service provider.
For a sex call from the son, the parents would have to pay, but not for this
The situation would look different if the boy had called a sex hotline. In that case, the service rendered, for which payment is made by phone call, is provided directly on the phone. Here, the mother would have had to pay if her son called such a 0900 number.
We do not know which shooter this case exactly involved. However, in 2016 there was a similar case regarding FIFA:
