Who wouldn’t want to create their own maps in Overwatch ? That might be possible someday.
Overwatch is undoubtedly one of the most successful shooters, but it still has some flaws that particularly annoy fans. Many shooters come with a map editor built in, allowing dedicated players to create their own maps.
By now, Overwatch has a server browser that lets fans set their own rules. Now there has been a question in the forum about when, – and if at all – a map editor is planned.
Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, responded (as often) quickly to this:
“We are very open to the release of a map editor for Overwatch. But because Overwatch was created with a brand new engine, this is not a small matter or something that could happen soon. We have noted this in our long-term plan and strongly believe in player-created content. But there are still many challenges and it is still a long way before we can make our editor public.”
With this, fans have received an answer, but it likely doesn’t make anyone truly happy. Because when Blizzard says “not anytime soon,” it is a bit further away than “Soon” – whether it will happen in this decade remains to be seen.
How exactly such a map editor could look is also still questionable, as many of the objects used by Blizzard on the maps are unique or a fixed part of the environment. Whether it can simply be “extracted” is doubtful. Some objects also do not have textures on all sides – like houses, as they are never seen from above. It would thus require a lot of post-processing to release at least a “simple” editor.
In Destiny, the “Age of Triumph” marks the end of one of the longest questlines in the game: The path to the mountaintop.
“The Mountaintop” is the final step of an elaborate Crucible questline that many PvP non-enthusiasts have never completed. When the “Year 2” Triumph moments in Destiny went live, it came back into focus and many Guardians tackled the rocky climb to the mountaintop. Because the mountaintop was a triumph moment that they wanted to check off in their triumphs record.
“The Mountaintop” begins with Lord Shaxx in the quest “Forged in the Crucible.” This is followed by 7 more quest steps that take you all across the Crucible and require quite a bit of effort.
The individual tasks are not all that difficult, but they require a lot of endurance from you. Anyone who generally plays little PvP eventually gave up on this quest. You can read all quest steps to the mountaintop here.
Age of Triumph removes the mountaintop
Once you have completed the eight quest steps and are at Crucible rank 3, Lord Shaxx offers you weekly Crucible bounties. Here you must regularly show your skills in a specific PvP mode, and in the end, there are tasty rewards.
Those who could or wanted to never complete the mountaintop do not have access to these bounties. This is set to change with Age of Triumph.
As Bungie recently announced, “The Mountaintop” will be discontinued with the release of the Age of Triumph. After that, it can no longer be fully completed. If you are in the middle of a quest step, you can still complete it after March 28, but no further steps will follow.
It is important to note:
In order to receive weekly Crucible bounties, the completion of the mountaintop is no longer necessary with Age of Triumph.
Once this questline is discontinued, the legendary “The Hothead” rocket launcher will no longer be available.
Lord Shaxx brings two bounties with AoT
Lord Shaxx brings two weekly bounties with Age of Triumph that will offer rewards at Nightfall level. “Generosity” is a motto at AoT, so you can get all the items you have been wanting for months before Destiny 2.
The new Diablo 3 Patch 2.5.0 is coming for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. What changes with this patch, you can find out in the patch notes.
Currently, the patch 2.5.0 for Diablo 3 is already live in the USA. Here in Europe, it is still awaited, but it shouldn’t take too long. In the meantime, patch 2.5.0 is also live in Europe.
In the new Diablo 3 Patch 2.5.0, which is 1.18 for PS4, the developers are focusing on cool features such as the armor stash, as well as the usual bug fixes and class changes. In this overview, we show you what to expect in the new update for Diablo 3 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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The general changes in patch 2.5.0 include two new features: The armor stash and the storage of crafting materials.
The Armor Stash in Diablo 3 – How does it work?
Players can now save up to five different builds per character in the armor stash.
This feature can be found in the town of each act.
When you save a build, the game creates a snapshot of the equipment, socketed gems, active and passive skills, and properties from Kanai’s Cube.
When equipping a saved build, items swap places between character and storage.
Storing Crafting Materials
Crafting materials that you receive as loot from enemies or through salvaging now find a place in a new section of your inventory. This takes up less space in your loot bag. You can access the materials via a button on your inventory.
Class Changes
Crusader
Glorious Shield
The rune Divine Judgment has been revised so that its effect also applies to enemies who are immune to CC.
Barbarian
Seismic Slam
The rune Rumbling has been revised. It now consumes all fury to increase the damage-over-time effect by 15% weapon damage per fury point consumed.
Fixed Errors
Demon Hunter
Piercing – Ricochet
An error was fixed that caused the second jump granted by this rune to sometimes fail when enemies were very close together.
Items – Primal Ancients
Ancient items are intended for players who want to perfect their gear. Legendary and set items have a chance to roll as Ancient items. These items are significantly rarer than Primal items and have perfect stats on all affixes including the legendary ability of the item.
Ancient items only have a chance to drop after you have completed a Greater Nephalem Rift level 70 solo with your account. This requirement only needs to be fulfilled once per game mode (Hardcore or Non-Hardcore and Season or Non-Season). This requirement will be needed again with the start of each new season. Once this requirement is fulfilled, all characters in that game mode can benefit from it.
The stats of the items automatically adjust to your class with which you receive the item.
Ancient items are disenchanted into 15 Forgotten Souls
Primal items are disenchanted into 3 Forgotten Souls.
The requirements for participating in public games at certain difficulties have been changed from the current Paragon level to the highest completion of a Greater Nephalem Rift.
Qual I – No Requirement
Qual VII – Greater Nephalem Rift Solo Level 30
Qual VIII – Greater Nephalem Rift Solo Level 35
Qual IX – Greater Nephalem Rift Solo Level 40
Qual X – Greater Nephalem Rift Solo Level 45
Qual XI – Greater Nephalem Rift Solo Level 50
Qual XII – Greater Nephalem Rift Solo Level 55
Qual XIII – Greater Nephalem Rift Solo Level 60
These requirements only apply to PC/Mac players
Source: Battle.net – Fan Art
Bonus Acts have been removed:
With this change, completing five bounties now grants you a Great Horadric Chest.
These chests contain the total amount of loot and materials that were previously obtained from the two different chests. This way, you can freely decide which bounties you want to do without missing out on bonus loot.
Quality of Life Improvement
You can now allocate 100 Paragon points at once when you hold down the CTRL key and left-click.
The new Pokémon GO update 0.59.1 is now being activated. With this patch, you will receive the coveted special items as a guaranteed reward in Pokémon GO.
The developers of Pokémon GO have created a new update that guarantees you the evolution items in the game. The update 0.59.1 for Android and 1.29.1 for iOS is currently rolling out. This means that the game will be released gradually for different regions of the world.
An exact release date for patch 0.59.1 in Germany has not yet been set. It is expected to be available in our app stores in a few hours.
Patch notes 0.59.1 Android / 1.29.1 iOS
The new patch should please many trainers who are looking for evolution items. In recent weeks, there have been many speculations about how the distribution of special items is connected. In the latest theory, trainers suspect that these items are distributed at certain times. But now the developers of Pokémon GO are showing some heart and guarantee you one random special item per week if you play Pokémon GO diligently every day.
You will receive a randomly chosen evolution item on your 7-day streak at PokéStops. This means that if you have received the “First PokéStop of the Day” bonus for seven consecutive days, you will receive a random special item as a reward on the 7th day.
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In the past, trainers have negatively noted that the distribution of these evolution items seemed rather random. Some trainers currently have ten or more of these special items in their inventory, while others have yet to receive any. It is encouraging that one of these coveted items is guaranteed if you visit a PokéStop for seven days in a row.
The Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating the Fool’s Festival and offers a lot of funny items and costumes. First and foremost are silly disguises as a fool or even as the ominous “ass with ears”. What this means in ESO, you can find out here.
The Elder Scrolls Online celebrates, along with Christmas, Black Friday, and Halloween, also April Fool’s Day with a corresponding holiday incorporated into the game lore. However, while April Fool’s Day on Earth is just one day, in Tamriel, the celebration lasts for over a week!
From March 23 (3 PM) to April 4 at 4 PM, ESO will be full of fun and pranks.
ESO – Fool’s Festival – What’s it about?
The Fool’s Festival takes place in the cities of Ebenheart, Vulkhel Guard, and Daggerfall. Pavilions have been set up there, and some rather clever fools are wandering around, disguising themselves as the respective faction rulers King Jorunn, Queen Ayrenn, or King Emeric. The false (?) monarchs have fun fool quests for you every day, for which you will receive a gift for completing them all.
The fool gift boxes can contain the following items, among others:
Headpiece “Fool’s Crown”
A batch of funny new consumables
Unique souvenirs from the Fool’s Festival:
Cherry Blossom Branch
Fool’s Pie
New housing items:
Small and large Fool’s Trees
Fool’s Banner
In addition to the prizes, you can also earn new titles (“Royal Fool”) and Achievements.
ESO – Where can I find the ass with ears?
The fool kings are not the only source of foolish stuff. The Cash Shop of The Elder Scrolls Online also offers new items for the Fool’s Festival. Among them are:
Costume “Royal Jester”
Two-tone Rooster Hat
Fool’s Cap and Mask
Personality “The Jester”
“Ass with Ears Fool’s Cap”
Especially the last one makes you curious about how it looks?
We will find out at the latest on March 24.
ZeniMax is inviting all players to post the silliest prank pictures online, in the ESO forum, on Instagram or Twitter. The relevant links are in the source.
The new patch 1.9 for Overwatch is live on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. On consoles, the patch is 2.07. This brings the hero Orisa and numerous balance changes. We have the Overwatch patch notes.
After a long wait, the latest patch 1.9 for Overwatch is finally active on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One since this evening (21.03.2017). We have listed all patch notes for you.
The biggest highlights are probably the introduction of the new hero Orisa and the nerf for Bastion (PS4, Xbox One – already active on PC), making him easier to defeat. Aside from that, there are several improvements for Junkrat, Sombra, and Winston.
Highlight:
New hero: Orisa (Tank)
General Updates – Patch Notes Overwatch PC 1.9 – PS4, Xbox One 2.07
Ranked matches
On Route 66, the attacking team now receives an additional 60 seconds when the payload reaches the first checkpoint.
Custom Game and Game Browser
When creating a custom game, players can now modify or disable abilities that are used with the secondary fire mode button.
Hero Updates
Ana
Biotic Rifle
The damage has been reduced from 80 to 60.
Bastion
Ironclad
[XB1, PS4] Bastion now takes 20% less damage in configuration: Sentry or Tank (previously 35%).
Junkrat
Steel Trap
Junkrat’s explosions no longer damage himself.
Mercy
Caduceus
When you boost another player, the amount of increased damage is now recorded in the combat statistics and your career.
Sombra
Hack
Sombra’s teammates can now see hacked health packs through walls.
Camouflage
The hearing range of sound effects and speech upon activation or at the end of camouflage has been reduced to 15 meters.
Translocator
The cooldown has been reduced from 6 to 4 seconds.
Winston
Barrier Projector
The cooldown now starts when placing the barrier, not when it disappears.
Zarya
Particle Barrier
No longer prevents Zarya from being knocked back.
Projected Barrier
No longer prevents allies from being knocked back.
Zenyatta
Sphere of Destruction
The cooldown of the secondary fire mode has been reduced from 1 to 0.6 seconds.
The projectile spread has been removed.
Fixed Bugs
General
When teleporters, shield generators, and other player-created objects are destroyed, the name of the owner of the object is now displayed in the killfeed as intended.
AI
A bug has been fixed that caused AI Bastion and AI Torbjorn to not take up a defensive position when turret abilities were disabled in custom games.
Ranked matches
A visual bug has been fixed that caused your current medals not to display during the setup phase between rounds.
Custom Game and Game Browser
A bug has been fixed that caused players to be revived in the enemy spawn area after being rammed by an enemy Reinhardt into a car on Oasis.
A clarification about earning points has been added to the capture the flag settings. It states that your own flag must be secured before you can score a point.
A bug has been fixed that caused certain settings to show in the info screen of custom games even though they were not used.
A bug has been fixed that caused the setting “Ultimeter Charge” values not to display as intended.
Heroes and maps are now alphabetically sorted in the “Find Game” filter in the game browser.
A bug has been fixed that prevented Bastion’s ability self-repair from being disabled in custom game settings.
Heroes
A bug has been fixed that caused Bastion’s running animation not to display while self-repair was active.
McCree’s Deadly Strike meter now no longer charges when he throws his flashbang against Mei’s Ice Wall.
A bug has been fixed that caused a successful hook from Roadhog not to be counted in the “Hook Hits” statistic if the enemy hero had already died from impact damage.
A bug has been fixed that caused Zenyatta’s feet to protrude from his robe when the Sanzang skin was equipped.
A bug has been fixed that caused Reaper’s shotguns and D.Va’s mech to appear unusually large in the main menu.
Maps
When training bots are destroyed in the practice range, this information is now displayed in the killfeed.
A bug has been fixed that allowed more than one player to enter the practice range.
Hi-Rez presented the new Paladins patch OB 46. The new champion Lex is coming into the game and there will also be a new PvE challenge. The patch may come as early as tomorrow. We have the highlights.
Hi-Rez recently introduced patch Open Beta 46. A new champion enters the field: Lex, the Hand of Justice. There is also a new PvE challenge that you can do in coop. With OB 46, you’ll be able to destroy cards. There is also a buff for Inara and a nerf for Grohk.
Paladins Patch OB46 brings Lex, a new flanker
A new patch, a new champ. Lex takes the field and maintains law and order in Paladins with his double magnums. He is known as “The Hand of Justice” and stands for the law.
Lex belongs to the flanker class and has a skill that makes him a bounty hunter. The ability is called “Retribution” and randomly selects an opposing champion as a target. If you eliminate the target with Lex, you will receive extra credits. The higher the “kill streak” of the opposing champion, the greater the credit reward for Lex. There hasn’t been a bounty feature in Paladins before.
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New PvE Challenge “Minefield”, Coop against Kinessa bots
The new PvE challenge turns the map “Primal Court” into a real minefield. Here you will team up with your team against 5 enhanced Kinessa bots in coop. The Kinessas spread their “Throttle Mines” everywhere, dealing deadly damage. Move carefully, the mines can lurk around every corner.
In the future, players will be allowed to destroy cards that they already own. For destroying the cards, you will receive essence. Beware: If you already have a deck that contained the destroyed card, the deck will be deleted!
Fernando becomes a transformer! “FN-01 Helios” skin
Fernando receives a legendary skin: FN-01 Helios. You can get the skin from the “Helios Force” box.
Champion adjustments: Inara receives a buff, Grohk a nerf
With OB 46, some champions receive adjustments. Players complained right after Inara’s release that she was too weak. Grohk’s damage was considered way too high for a support. This will be adjusted.
Inara Buff
Inara’s health has been increased from 4400 to 4500
Earthshatter: The cooldown has been reduced from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.
Seismic Strike: The damage has been increased from 200 to 500.
Grohk Nerf
Lightning Rod: Damage has been reduced from 82 damage to 75 damage per hit.
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The team has big plans for the summer: Mordor is set to receive a proper, large expansion for LOTRO after many years.
Additionally, the team promises a revision of the animations and vows to continue the story of The Lord of the Rings even after the lore known from the books has seemingly come to an end. A new race, the High Elves, will also be introduced to The Lord of the Rings Online.
Update 20 brings 3 new regions, 90 quests
Today, update 20 for The Lord of the Rings Online was released, which is set to pave the way for the major showdown in Mordor.
With update 20, the Epic Story begins in Volume IV, Book 8. There will be the confrontation between the forces of the West and Sauron’s armies in the Battle of the Black Gate. Here, Aragorn attempts to distract Sauron’s eye from this “Frodo doing his thing” stealth mission. Perhaps you have heard of it.
In total, three new regions are coming to The Lord of the Rings Online: the Dead Marshes, Dagorlad, and the Slag Hills. The developers promise more than 90 tasks and 30 deeds.
Two new dungeons are added: the Teeth of Mordor and the Maggot Holes.
The update has been live for a few hours now, and Sauron’s armies are waiting for your visit. Players are to gather supplies and armor to prepare the army of the West for battle. Unique rewards await.
You don’t see this every day in For Honor: A player dodges an attack with the Berserker’s jump emote.
In For Honor, each hero has several gestures, called “emotes”. With these, you can trigger specific animations of your character that usually express joy or anger – or are just amusing, like this pony emote.
Typically, players use the gestures at the beginning or end of matches. During a fight, they are just a distraction, as during the animation you are left vulnerable to the enemy.
However, if you want to activate an emote in battle, the Berserker’s jump might be worth a try. The Redditor TheRealCrayfish shows the community how he managed to dodge an attack with it. See for yourself:
In this GIF, you see the end of a melee fight. Apparently, the Berserker was able to win the round with a Conqueror by his side. To everyone’s delight, the Berserker performed the jump emote – just as the Conqueror prepared to strike. Although in For Honor you can also hit your teammates, this hit did not count.
The reactions to this clip vary: some praise the perfect timing, while others joke that this is the new emote meta. Others emphasize that it is difficult for a Berserker to hit teammates with attacks. The gesture had no impact on why the hit did not count.
In any case: This clip is cool to watch and directly motivates some players to try out all emotes during a fight to possibly find a gesture that is useful in a duel. At the moment, however, it doesn’t seem like bouncing Berserkers or lawbringers riding ponies will dominate the battlefields in For Honor in the future.
The uproar over the bad animations in Mass Effect: Andromeda has now resulted in something good. Misogynistic attacks against developer Allie Rose-Marie Leost ultimately triggered a wave of donations for Girls Make Games.
The animations, especially the facial expressions in Mass Effect: Andromeda are a problem. Some people on the internet have singled out a woman as the culprit. She is supposedly to blame for everything. Developer Allie Rose-Marie Leost was targeted and fiercely criticized in a blog. It was implied that she was incompetent and had “slept her way up” at EA to get a job that does not match her qualifications.
This was followed by numerous personal attacks against Leost across social media, prompting even BioWare to feel the need to defend their former employee.
Alexandria Neonakis, an artist working for Naughty Dog, expressed her anger and outrage over these attacks against Leost on her personal Twitter account. As a woman in gaming, she felt personally affected by these attacks.
And at every damn step some asshole likes to pass it all off as “well you’re a girl so obviously that helped”
As a woman in the gaming industry, it is difficult. Constantly, one’s competence is questioned. The accusation: One only has the current position because one is a girl. She states that she had to earn everything in the gaming industry over 10 years, despite all the people telling her that she could and should not. And every woman in gaming she has spoken to has experienced the same.
After these statements, Neonakis herself became the target of some tweets and attacks.
Neonakis then donated $500 to the organization “Girls Make Games” in the name of these attackers. Girls Make Games (here’s their website) is an organization that offers workshops for young women who want to enter the game industry.
The US site Kotaku sympathizes with Neonakis, itself regarded as a target of the “Gamergate” movement.
As reported by Kotaku, Neonakis’ donation triggered a real wave of donations joined by numerous game designers. Among them was Uncharted 4 Director Neil Druckmann, Firewatch Director Jake Radkin, employees of Disney, High Moon, and other studios. Neonakis added another $500 to her initial $500.
Thus, ultimately thousands of US dollars have been donated to Girls Make Games in the name of misogyny.
We shed light on the background of the allegations against Leost in this article:
The new skins for artifact weapons in Patch 7.2 of WoW are not for everyone – hard work lies ahead.
Already at the release of World of Warcraft: Legion, there were small, class-specific tasks to unlock the hidden appearances of artifact weapons. While some classes had really long questlines, others only had to wait for the right drop from a boss. This was not particularly fair and was received with mixed feelings by the fans.
In Patch 7.2, there is a new appearance for each weapon, but it is not as easy to obtain. As a prerequisite, the character must reach level 110 and unlock at least 35 traits of the artifact weapon.
Furthermore, the Mage Tower of the Legion judges must be unlocked. This building is constructed by all players at the same time and then lasts for 3 days before it is destroyed (and a new building can be constructed). As long as it is active, you receive a quest that initiates a particularly difficult scenario.
Depending on the specialization, either a tough enemy must be defeated (DPS), a group of NPCs must be protected (Tanks), or a group of NPCs must be kept alive (Healers).
The first time you try it, it’s free, but if you fail – and Blizzard estimates the chances of that quite high – further attempts will cost Nether Shards, which can be obtained on the Broken Shore.
Blizzard refers to “hard challenges to the skills of the players” and alludes to past questlines from Classic. Back then, Priests could get the epic switch weapon Curse/ Blessing and Hunters could earn a combo of staff and bow. Both were particularly difficult quests that often required weeks of practice and preparation.
Since not only pure skill but also gear decides victory or defeat, it may take a while before players unlock the new artifact weapon skin. However, with better gear and the opening of the raid “Tomb of Sargeras”, the task will become increasingly easier.
For more details, you can learn in the official preview of the new appearances of the artifact weapons (see sources).
Cloud Pirates is a tactical MMO where you take command of a flying ship in a steampunk style. To play the game for free in Early Access, we have 50 founder packs for you.
Cloud Pirates by My.com is a colorful and dynamic tactical MMO with flying ships. It somewhat resembles Wargaming’s naval spectacle World of Warships, only you can also move vertically. Each ship is assigned to a class and can therefore do different things. For example, you can heal other players with support corvettes, while sniper galleons fire accurately from a distance. Heavily armored battleships, on the other hand, hold the line and unleash devastating broadside attacks. Your skill with the chosen ship, alongside teamwork, leads to victory.
Cloud Pirates – Win Free Access
If all of this has made you wildly excited about Cloud Pirates, then rejoice! Normally, access to the Early Access of Cloud Pirates on Steam costs 8.99 Euros. But with the navigator founder packs that we are raffling here, you can get in for free. In addition to early access, the packs also include:
An invitation code for a friend
7 days of premium playtime (for more in-game currency and experience)
750 rubies
A unique flag
Unique frames and portraits
The “Founder Title” in the forum
To win one of the 50 navigator founder packs, you only need to register via the embedded form here, and with a bit of luck, you’ll win one of the codes. Those who unlock multiple entries increase their chances of winning. The participation in the raffle is possible until March 28th, 2017, 12 PM, and the lucky winners will be notified as soon as possible via the provided addresses. Good luck!
In The Division, a fatal glitch is causing chaos: agents are running invisible through PvP and shooting down helpless players.
For a few days now, a new glitch has been circulating on Reddit and YouTube that significantly affects the gameplay in “Last Stand” and the Dark Zone. This game-breaking glitch is referred to as the “Invisible Man Glitch” or “Invincible Glitch” in the English-speaking community, allowing agents to become invisible and hunt down unsuspecting players.
In this video, you can see an agent who fell victim to this glitch:
https://youtu.be/SIHVoC9vd0o
Agents Demand the Banhammer
There are already numerous tutorials about this glitch on YouTube, which is why it is spreading extremely quickly at the moment. We will refrain from providing a guide here – those looking for one will easily find it with just a few clicks. However, it doesn’t take much to reproduce this. A swift response from Massive is therefore urgently needed.
Some agents are now calling for the banhammer for everyone who uses this glitch. Whether Massive will take action is still unknown. As an exploit that would incur penalties, it is not marked in the Ubi forum.
Other agents are already giving tips on how to counter these glitchers. Apparently, seeker mines and turrets can locate the invisible enemies and “break” the glitch. Grenades are also said to be helpful. Still: You are at a disadvantage against invisible agents.
What does Massive say about this?
This glitch has already been reported in the Ubi forum, and community manager Ubi-gabelikes has issued a statement about it:
We are aware of it and are trying to deploy a fix during maintenance on Thursday.
The issue won’t be resolved until at least March 23rd. Until then, you should avoid “Last Stand” or the Dark Zone – or prepare for frustration.
Cloud Pirates, the airship MMO from My.com, has been available in Early Access on Steam for PC since February. We played the game, which feels like a World of Warships with flying steampunk airships. Read here to find out if it’s worth it.
The world of Sarnaut shattered many years ago into its individual pieces, and since then the fragments float freely through the air. But these skies are not safe, as pirates lurk everywhere. In Cloud Pirates, they do not sail on water, but have built curious steampunk vessels. These race through the sky with energy sails and jet drives, blasting each other out of the air with cannons, torpedoes, and ray guns.
https://youtu.be/AExys8SLWgY
Cloud Pirates – Flying Ships and Wild Pirates
In Cloud Pirates, the air combat MMO from My.com (Skyforge, Revelation Online), we command such a steampunk pirate ship. You can choose between various ship types, each with different abilities as well as individual strengths and weaknesses.
There are light corvettes and clippers that act as torpedo boats, unleashing their full firepower in a devastating torpedo attack. Support ships can heal other ships, sniper galleons shoot from high distances, cruisers are great all-rounders, and battleships are rocks against enemy fire.
Cloud Pirates – Naval Battles in Vertical
Once you have chosen a ship, you join a battle and are assigned to a team of nine other players. Together with your comrades, you fight against an enemy team of equal size. The goal is to capture strategic points and hold them until you have enough victory points. To do this, you shoot down enemy players and capture their points. Alternatively, there is also a game mode where you have to intercept an NPC ship.
If a ship sinks, the victim is entitled to a respawn after a certain waiting time. The battles in Cloud Pirates are similar to those in World of Warships from Wargaming. However, the aerial battles with sailing ships are more dynamic, as you can not only sail straight but also brake and turn at any time. Since your ships fly, you can also adjust the altitude at any time.
Full Broadside!
With the light and fast maneuvering – even large battleships are surprisingly agile – there is plenty of speed in the game. The battles are no exception.
You have mounted your weapons for broadside and as bow armament. You can only fire one section at a time, and depending on where the enemy is, you have different weapons to choose from.
Most ships use their numerous cannons on the broadsides as their main armament, but certain ships – such as the torpedo clipper – only fire their powerful torpedoes forward. To always have the optimal firing solution, you need to constantly turn your ship and show the enemy your strongest side. By the way, every shot heats up your guns, and if they are too hot, they must painfully cool down for long seconds before you can fire again.
If you take damage yourself, it is first deducted from your shields. Only when they are gone does the damage affect the hull, and if that reaches zero, your ship will explode.
Since the shields recharge when not being fired at, it is essential to turn a damaged section away from the enemy and show them a less battered side. By constantly turning the ships to maximize firepower and reduce damage, the battles in Cloud Pirates resemble an elegant waltz of flying steampunk ships.
Cloud Pirates – Ship Building Kit
You can upgrade your ships after the battle using the experience points and gold pieces gained in it. For example, by installing different and better weapons or mounting other special abilities. Ships can – depending on the equipment – then also perform additional torpedo attacks, repair themselves, execute short dimensional jumps, or cloak.
If you have had enough of a ship and want a better one, you can also unlock entirely new vessels and thus rise higher in the tiers (so-called “tiers”: from the English “Tier” = level). Of course, the battles are more challenging in higher tiers, as both more experienced players and more complex ships are at play.
Currently, Cloud Pirates is still in Early Access on Steam. Access is only possible with Founder Packs, the cheapest of which costs only 8.99 euros.
We are raffling off 50 Navigator Founder Packs for Cloud Pirates until March 28th. Good luck participating!
Jürgen says: I already thought World of Warships was great, but Cloud Pirates fascinates me even more thanks to the unusual setting and fast gameplay. In Warships, I often have to take a long time to find the enemy and set my course early, here I can float freely through the skies and happily shoot!
However, Cloud Pirates is not lacking in depth and challenge. The game with the steampunk pirates is by no means a trivial arcade shooter. Rather, you have to use your ship’s abilities well and position it optimally. Together with teamwork, this is the key to success!
Overwatch says goodbye to the concept of “draw” matches. This has upset the community.
Besides Hanzo mains, draw matches are among the most frustrating things in Overwatch, at least according to the community on Reddit and the official forums. Many players would rather lose with dignity than turn a long game into a draw, as both sides feel they have wasted their time.
Blizzard shares this view and believes that there are still too many “draw” matches in Overwatch. For this reason, they are now testing a new regulation on the PTR that aims to make draws nearly impossible – though there is still a small chance.
Above all, the changes focus on control point maps (Anubis, Volskaya) as well as “hybrid” control/payload maps (King’s Row, Numbani, Hollywood, Eichenwalde). Now, it is no longer only “fully” captured points that count. Even individual percentages of progress can determine victory and defeat.
An example: Team 1 manages to capture the first control point A on the map Temple of Anubis, but they have no luck at B. They only briefly reach the point and can fill the capture circle up to 20% before being pushed back and the circle completely empties. In the return round, Team 2 does not need to capture both control points to achieve a clear victory. Instead, it suffices for them to capture point A and subsequently capture point B to at least 21% (which is 1% more than the other team).
A draw is then only possible if both teams could indeed capture 0 percent of a point, which requires permanent, perfect defense.
The new rule opens a “backdoor”
The community views this change with mixed feelings. Some fans cheer that draws will now be much rarer. Others have concerns that may quickly come true. An invisible Sombra could sneak through, for example, and undetected capture the decisive percentage when no defender is present, as in this example:
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This change is currently only on the PTR. Whether it will also go to the live servers remains to be seen.
What do you think of these changes? Cool thing or does it completely shake up competitive play?
The seventh title update for FIFA 17 is approaching. This is expected to carry the version number 1.08. Here are the patch notes for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Update: 1.08 is now available on PS4 and Xbox One as of March 21st. It weighs 885 MB.
A new update has recently gone live for PC. This is now the seventh title update released by EA Sports for FIFA 17. The release for consoles is still pending – the previous updates also came to PS4 and Xbox One only a few days later. The patch notes are always identical. Since the last update had the version number 1.07, we assume that the current one will be 1.08.
FIFA 17 – Patch notes for the 7th title update
Changes in “Ultimate Team” mode:
The number of knockout tournaments a player can win in FUT Champions has been limited.
In FUT Champions matches, the ability to limit attribute items has been added.
Team restrictions options, such as player type, have been added to FUT Champions.
Additionally, there are visual adjustments: A bug with the display of player overall ratings is fixed, and the latency display is standardized across all online modes. Previously, there was an incorrect goalkeeper animation on a back pass. Finally, the penalty kick indicator and FIFA trainer will be disabled in all FUT Champions matches.
Here are the complete original patch notes
FUT:
Limited the number of times a player can win a weekday knockout tournament in FUT Champions
Added the ability to limit attribute items for FUT Champions Matches
Added new squad restriction options for FUT Champions, such as player type
Added games remaining to the FUT Champions leaderboard
Visual changes:
Updated a club crest and player photo in the database
Addressed an issue where a player’s overall rating is displayed incorrectly
Standardized the latency bar graphic across all online modes
Gameplay changes:
Addressed an issue where the goalkeeper would play the wrong animation on a pass back
Disabled the penalty kick indicator and FIFA trainer from all FUT Champions matches
EA Sports thanks all players who provided feedback. More updates will come in the future.
In Destiny, the Guardians demand an end to the time exclusivity for the content currently available only on PlayStation.
“With the release of Age of Triumph, can Xbox users finally get the overdue PS4 content they’ve been waiting for?”
A Guardian posed this question in the Reddit forum and received agreement and thousands of upvotes from other Guardians.
Since the launch of Destiny in September 2014, there have been PlayStation-exclusive content that Xbox Guardians only gained access to later. The Year 1 PS Exclusives, like the Hawkmoon, came to Xbox with the release of TTK, but this expansion also introduced new PS-exclusive content that still isn’t available to all Guardians.
The April update in 2016 and Rise of Iron in Fall 2016 brought more PS-exclusive content.
What content is PlayStation-exclusive?
With The Taken King, exclusive armor pieces, the strike “Echo Chamber”, the Crucible map “Sector 618”, and the scout rifle The Jade Rabbit were introduced.
The April update introduced the sniper rifle Zen Meteor, the Velumbra Sparrow, armor pieces, and an exclusive quest.
With The Iron Lords’ Awakening, there was an exclusive quest, a PvP map (Icarus), and the ship “Timeless Tereshkova”.
Especially the weapons Zen Meteor and The Jade Rabbit, as well as the strike and PvP maps, are coveted by Xbox players, who are still waiting impatiently.
If not now, when?
Many Guardians view the upcoming content update “Age of Triumph” as the last chance to make these time-exclusive contents available to all Guardians. Because AoT will be the last big thing in Destiny 1 – after that, it’s over. Then the era of Destiny 2 begins. After that, no one will want these contents that they waited 2 years for. If they came with AoT, Xbox players could enjoy them for a few months.
As Bungie moves forward with AoT with the “Now it doesn’t matter”-line, these long-awaited items and game content could finally come to Xbox One, as many users wish. In the days and weeks following the reveal of AoT, dozens of threads on Reddit were opened with this topic. But how realistic is it that the time exclusivity will end in a week, on March 28?
“At least until Fall 2017”
A look at the Destiny page with the PlayStation exclusives gives little hope that this wish of the community will be fulfilled. It states:
Timed exclusive until at least Fall of 2017
This means, not before Fall 2017 can these contents be expected on Xbox. It is not ruled out that Bungie will deviate from this plan, but we have no statements on this. It seems that Xbox Guardians will not gain access to PS-exclusive content before Destiny 2.
NC Soft announces a new expansion for the martial arts MMORPG Blade and Soul, titled Secret of Stratus. It has also been announced that over 4 million players have registered for the MMO.
NC Soft is proud to have four million players for the MMORPG Blade and Soul. Furthermore, it is confirmed that many updates will be released this year, which will appear at larger intervals but will be more impactful.
The team intends to focus especially on the PvP mode. Additionally, it has been announced that the latest expansion “Secret of Stratus” will be released on April 12.
The story continues
The addon includes Act VII of the story, in which the student Jinsoyun is kidnapped by the villainous Zulia, and you must set out to rescue her. Additionally, a new distribution system for skill points is being introduced in the online game. This will make it easier to allocate skill points, resulting in the skills tree being removed and replaced by a simpler, streamlined selection. This will also simplify the assignment of skills.
Also new are the three PvE areas: ▪ Naryu Sanctum (heroic dungeon) – The most challenging heroic dungeon for six players offers great rewards, such as a new legendary bracelet. ▪ Celestial Basin (PvE open world area) – The new open world area for solo/casual players offers new Mystic Badges. ▪ Tower of Mushin, Floors 16 – 20 (single-player dungeon) – The deadly boss Yunsang awaits players! There is also a brand new leaderboard for those seeking the fastest kill.
Level up to 50!
In the new Hongmoon training room, you will test your combos on practice dummies and bosses. With the addon, you can also purchase a voucher that allows you to instantly raise your hero to level 50. A skill balance patch, new legendary items, new cosmetic items, new companions, and more are also included in the addon.
New class planned
For the future, a new class, Act VIII of the story, an increase in the maximum level, ultimate skills, and a stronger focus on competitive PvP in the MMORPG Blade and Soul are planned.
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Those who are looking for a new MOBA that plays significantly more action-oriented and active than other genre representatives can look forward to the soon-to-start closed beta of Master X Master in Europe and Germany .
Master X Master wants to let you experience exciting MOBA battles that differ from those of other genre representatives. You control your heroes like in an action game using the W,A,S,D keys, giving you control over which movements they make and when. You can roll, jump into cover, and even actively fire your weapons. This is meant to bring a whole new gaming experience.
Founder packs give you a time advantage
If you want to try it out yourself, you can register on the official website for the soon-to-start closed beta. As NC Soft announced, it will take place from April 6 to April 27. Additionally, it is confirmed that almost everyone who signs up will also gain access.
If you want to dive right in, you can purchase one of the founder packs. Everything you find in it can also be earned in the game; you are only buying a time advantage. All items in the founder packs can be used during the beta as well as in the release version after the wipe.
A hero from City of Heroes
In the game, you will not only be able to embody the already known heroes but also Statesman, whom players may recognize from City of Heroes. He utilizes the abilities “Dull Pain” and “Flying Haymaker,” making him a rock in the surf. “Zeus’ Bolts” and “Foot Stomp” make him nearly unstoppable and with the ultimate skill “Heroism,” he can act faster and more agile for eight seconds while enhancing his other skills.
Curious scenes in China: A League of Legends player reportedly rammed his head through the monitor. What was the reason?
In many current multiplayer games, players have the opportunity to compete online against others and test their skills. Winning feels good and motivates players to continue. Frequent defeats can quickly turn the mood negative.
In League of Legends, two teams compete against each other on a map. Players can team up with friends and take on other teams together.
In China, apparently poor LoL skills of teammates led a player to ram his head through the monitor.
The website Chinapress.com reports on an incident that occurred in a Chinese internet café. From the translation, the following reason for the incident arises:
A player had a high ranking in the League of Legends leaderboard that he probably fought hard to achieve. After losing four rounds in a row with his team, his ranking declined and he fell down the leaderboard. The frustration about dropping in ranking was so great that he rammed his head through the computer monitor that was on the table.
This was said to be a case of “uncontrollable rage.”
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During the incident, he injured himself, as can be seen in the pictures. After the “accident,” the internet café staff ensured that the player was quickly taken to the hospital.
Online, users take the displayed pictures of the incident with humor:
“One can absolutely understand the frustration with bad allies in League of Legends.”
“In the future, LoL players should wear helmets while gaming.”
However, some LoL fans view such reports from the East with a certain skepticism. Apparently, some have even tried to ram their heads through the monitor and therefore doubt the authenticity of the pictures. Monitors are said to be too stable for that. One cannot achieve such a nicely shaped hole with a headbutt. The story is thus considered a fake.
Others counter: Maybe Chinese monitors aren’t as sturdy as ours? Anyone who has ever played League of Legends probably doubts that defeats can trigger such rage.
