Because there are no legends without heroes, and heroes are even rarer without equipment, Wootbox is giving you a whole package of items worth over €2000!
Anyone who subscribes to Wootbox will receive guaranteed merchandise from specific fantasy or science fiction franchises every month. Additionally, subscribers have a chance every month to win a MEGAWOOTBOX. We present to you what can be won in March on the theme “Legends” .
This is in the MegaWootbox in March
As every month, a lucky Wootbox subscriber will be drawn to win a MegaWootbox filled with geek and high-tech products worth over €2000.
The MegaWootbox in March includes the following prizes:
4 Blu-Ray Box Sets DBZ KAI – €330:
All episodes of the cult manga Dragon Ball Z in remastered BLU-RAY VERSION! With shorter episodes than in the original film version, Dragon Ball Z Kai benefits from better picture quality and HD sound.
Figure Hot Toys Albator 1:6 Captain Harlock – €220:
A figure representing the pirate captain in 1:6 scale (33 cm), delivered with accessories.
Nintendo Switch + Zelda Collector’s Edition + Pro Controller – €500:
The new hybrid console from Nintendo with the collector’s edition of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Pro Controller. Play anywhere and anytime!
Collector’s Edition of the game Horizon Zero Dawn – €130:
The limited edition of Horizon Zero Dawn, exclusively for Playstation 4. The Collector’s Edition includes a figure with a height of 23 cm, a steelbook, an art book, a theme, two skins, and 3 bonus packs.
A figure Sonic First 4 Figures – €220:
A resin figure: Sonic with a height of 38.5 cm, limited to 1650 pieces. The base is equipped with LED lights.
A Logitech package – €605:
A gaming set from Logitech consisting of an Orion Spectrum keyboard, a Prodigy Wireless mouse, a DTS 7.1 Surround gaming headset, a mouse pad, and a Pro Stream webcam.
Subscribe now at www.wootbox.de to receive the Wootbox “Legend” from March and a chance to win this MegaWootbox. Good luck to everyone!
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In Destiny , the exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn is still the benchmark. All 167 Ultras get a visit from Gjallarhorn.
There are the normal enemies in Destiny with red health bars, then there are the Majors, who have a yellow bar. Above them hover 167 Ultras, those are the named enemies, the bosses of Destiny. All 167 just got a gjallart from YouTuber BlazeBoss 17.
Let’s take a look at this:
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In Destiny, the cult weapon was sought after in Year 1, as it dealt significantly more damage with its pack missiles than any other weapon. There was even a special dance that some performed before opening a chest to appease the loot gods, hoping for mercy this time and for them to pour out their bounty.
In Year 1, the Gjallarhorn turned every boss into fodder. It was so strong that teams didn’t have to learn or apply the tactics for specific bosses; they could simply blast away foes like Skolas. At that time, the name “golden crowbar” was circulating. The Gjallarhorn opened many doors; in some random groups, you couldn’t get in unless you could show an entrance Gjallar.
Was terrified of the Gjallarhorn: Skolas
The rocket launcher was given a break in Year 2. Bungie didn’t want every year to be a Gjallarhorn year; other weapons should have their time in the spotlight.
With “Rise of Iron” and Year 3, Gjallarhorn made a nostalgic return to Destiny. Who knows, perhaps we will soon find a use for the treasure in Destiny 2? At the moment, it is still unclear whether Guardians can take their rocket launcher with them or how that will be in the sequel. Our readership is also divided on what they would prefer.
The unfortunate franchise Hellgate London simply refuses to die.
Hellgate: London is a monument in gaming history. It was kind of a wet dream, a mix of Diablo and a first-person shooter from a studio founded by Blizzard veterans. This had to turn out well! Let’s make it short: It didn’t. It was quite a flop.
Hellgate is supposed to return – The two versions could hardly be more different
Now the game is set to be revived on two fronts.
A community has gathered to release a “Hellgate Revival“, a multiplayer reboot, called London 2038. It is a fan project and is supposed to be completely free. You should never have to buy anything, never be able to spend money. It is a child of pure passion.On this page, the developers keep fans updated. Currently, they are inviting to an alpha.
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Hanbit, in turn, plans “Hellgate: London VR” and has completed the first focus group test in South Korea. The game is set to be released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One and is expected to hit the market early in 2018. It is planned as a futuristic shooter being developed with Unreal Engine 4. Players should be able to fully immerse themselves in a gruesome version of the Hellgate universe. They take on the role of a hero tasked with protecting the Templar Jessica from demons. There is no information yet about a version for Europe and North America.
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Here we last dealt with Hellgate. There is also more information about the history of the series:
Different Pokémon now hatch from the various eggs in Pokémon GO. Niantic changed the contents of the 2km, 5km, and 10km eggs.
There have been some changes in Pokémon GO that the developers have not officially announced yet. Currently, the Valentine’s Day event is taking place, during which trainers receive double candies for actions in the game. Additionally, buddy Pokémon now only need half the time to earn a candy.
Furthermore, Niantic changed the contents of the 2km, 5km, and 10km eggs. This change has not yet been officially announced, but has since been confirmed by TheSilphRoad.
The contents of the various egg types in Pokémon GO were last altered with the Christmas update, which brought the new baby Pokémon of the 2nd generation into the game. Now, the contents have been changed once again. However, this only applies to new eggs that you have gotten starting from the Valentine’s Day event. Older eggs still contain the contents of the old egg list.
You can now find the following monsters in the various eggs in Pokémon GO:
The Alliance in World of Warcraft is a wreck. Conflicts are brewing between Anduin Wrynn and Genn Greymane. We have information on how the story continues in 7.2.
More and more features of the upcoming update for World of Warcraft have been unlocked on the test server in recent days. This has also led data miners to extract new information from the data mountains, revealing some interesting developments. There are some spoilers here – you have been warned.
Obviously, the Alliance has not coped well with the death of Varian Wrynn, despite all efforts on the Broken Isles. Especially his son Anduin Wrynn is still trapped in mourning weeks later and seems to have fallen into lethargy.
Especially Genn Greymane, the leader of the Worgen, seems to be losing patience with him. Although he often treats Anduin “like his own son,” his patience is wearing thin.
At least Alliance members seem to be getting a quest where the leaders of the Alliance gather to discuss King Anduin – at least Genn and “the Prophet” (Velen) seem to be consulting each other.
Anduin himself has also received a lot of voiceovers. It seems that you will accompany him through the city of Stormwind – while he is in disguise. Whether he fears enemies within or simply does not want to be recognized by the people is not yet clear.
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Apparently, Anduin has not come through the words of the dreadlord who wanted to kill him unscathed, as the comic would have us believe.
Anduin talks a lot about his predecessors and the heroes who have protected his life and ultimately had to pay the “ultimate price” – death. “Now is my time to do the same,” he says before setting off towards the Broken Shore.
Genn Greymane, on the other hand, seems to be getting fed up with the “whining” of the boy. He fears that the Alliance will break apart if he does not soon “understand the horrors of war and the sacrifices his soldiers are making for him. A king must know the weight of his commands – their price.”
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“If a compass breaks its morality, what will it do when war reaches our doorstep?”
The recent developments in the Alliance are definitely exciting and will likely lead to some speculation and thrilling twists in the upcoming patches. After all, as the old Il’gynoth said in the nightmare?
“The young king sits at the master’s table. He will offer you three lies.”
Please note that the voiceovers are still somewhat chaotic and not necessarily orderly. Many files from other characters, such as Velen, are still completely missing. And what is happening with the Horde is also still in the dark…
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The Open Beta for For Honor is coming to an end. When does the slaughter stop on PC, PS4, and Xbox One? We have the exact time of the end for you.
What time does the For Honor beta end? Exact time
The Open Beta for For Honor ends on Sunday. It will be over at 11:00 PM.
Update 11:00 PM: The beta is over. There was no extension and nothing, even though many begged for it. Exactly at 11:00 PM the Open Beta ended. Currently, the two factions, Vikings and Knights, are arguing about who won the Faction War. It is still unclear how exactly that will be settled, whether the next round counts or not. A statement from the developers is supposedly circulating on reddit, saying that the Knights decided in their favor. “Deus Vult” is now echoing through social media. But let’s wait and see.
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Players won’t feel the pain of withdrawal for too long: Just a day later, on Tuesday, February 14th, is the launch date. It just happens to fall on Valentine’s Day. One can be sure: Many men will be sobbing on the couch and pleading, “Please, notice me a little!” while their girlfriends leap wildly across the battlefields. Life is tough.
The Open Beta is well received. Although it’s more of a demo than a test that will have significant effects on development. Some matchmaking and connection issues plagued the Open Beta, as has been reported. On Saturday morning, the servers were down for a short patch. Ubisoft will have to address this.
Back to the “the Open Beta is well received” thing. In a tweet, the developers announced on Friday: nearly 3 million players are swinging axe, sword, and katana.
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For Honor is also doing well in the Steam charts, securing a spot in the top 10 of current users on Sunday morning. The launch trailer for For Honor has also been released in the meantime.
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In the forums, there is a lot of shouting about the best heroes and about imbalance. The Conqueror and the affectionately called “Noob Bitch” Nobushi cause the most tears. Therefore, here’s a “Tear” list from us that shows which heroes trigger opponents’ tear ducts the most. No, it’s a Tier list, categorizing individual champions into different quality classes (English: Tiers). But … in principle, it fits with the “Tears” as well:
Which is the best class in For Honor? Which heroes lead the tier list? Here are tips for your hero selection.
In Ubisoft’s For Honor, there are 12 heroes at launch, each bringing unique abilities and advantages to cater to various playstyles. Do you want to be a powerful brawler on the battlefield or a nimble assassin instead? Your hero choice will determine that.
As with other multiplayer games that feature multiple characters, players of For Honor wonder: Which class is the best? Which hero should I rely on in PvP to not be at a disadvantage?
For Honor: Tier list of the best heroes in duels – PS4, Xbox One, PC
On Reddit, there are several surveys on this topic and many users have already shared their opinions. It appears that the Warden, the Peacekeeper, the Warlord, as well as the Orochi and the Nobushi are frequently mentioned as top-tier.
These user-generated tier lists on Reddit reinforce the rankings from the meta site RankedBoost. According to them, the top heroes (S-Tier) in direct multiplayer duels are:
Peacekeeper
Nobushi
Warden
Orochi
A-Tier:
Lawbringer
Conqueror
Kensei
Warlord
B-Tier:
Shugoki
Valkyrie
Raider
Berserker
However: Many users write that they consider the heroes to be quite balanced. It cannot be said that any class is “completely overpowered”.
The best hero classes in Dominion
For the scenario where you are not fighting 1v1, but dealing with several opponents – such as in the Dominion mode – a separate tier list has been created. Here are the best heroes:
Orochi
Nobushi
Warlord
Kensei
Warden
The best classes for beginners, attackers, and defenders
As the best hero for beginners, the Warden has emerged at this time. This knight is easy to master, brings balanced abilities, and proves to be a powerful character in many situations.
As attacker classes, the Peacekeepers, Berserkers, and Orochi are strong. They come with fast, deadly attacks and have high DPS values.
As defender classes, the Conqueror and Warlord perform well. Both are equipped with shields. The tanks among the heroes.
Keep in mind that you can also be successful with the other hero classes in the battles. The main requirement is practice. Additionally, you can improve your fights within minutes by checking out our guide to battles in For Honor.
Which heroes do you play with? What does your tier list look like?
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In WildStar there will soon be fresh incentives to continue enhancing characters even at max level. The Primal Matrix is the new “endgame carrot”.
WildStar will make significant changes to the character development of our heroes in the upcoming Update 1.7. Those who fear for their strength can rest assured – the new system is additional and available to all heroes starting from max level 50. To gain further power, characters will need to visit Drusera and unlock their Primal Matrix. However, it will not easily reveal its bonuses; it requires a lot of essences to be fed – so there is plenty of work ahead.
In total, there are four different essences, of which three are “common” (red, green, and blue) and one is rare (purple). The essences can be found for almost all content in the game – including daily quests, dungeons, and adventures, as well as PvP. Different content offers different essences. However, this keeps rotating. If there were red essences for PvE initially, there could be red essences for PvP the next day. This way, players are never forced into content they are not interested in.
The essences can then be invested in matrix fields that unlock additional character bonuses. Once a complete node of 6 points is completed, one can move to the next (if enough purple essence is available) to gain further bonuses. The further one moves away from the center (the starting point), the more expensive new unlocks become.
All unlocked matrix fields together provide a value of “Heroism” that serves as a guideline for how strong your character is. For the new “Overwhelming Dungeons,” one will refer to this heroism.
The system is designed for long-term and sustained progress. So, nobody should expect to have completed the Primal Matrix in just a few weeks. It will likely take several months, especially since the system can be relatively easily expanded.
The ambitious Kickstarter MMO Crowfall does many things differently than traditional online role-playing games. Learn here what Crowfall is about and how it works. And there’s a video from our YouTuber partner Refaser as a bonus!
What is this Crowfall that people keep talking about? If you often ask yourself this question, we have answers for you! With the help of our YouTube partner Refaser, we have compiled the most important information about the open-world throne war MMO.
Crowfall comes from an extremely successful Kickstarter campaign that raised about 1.7 million US dollars in 2015. Numerous veteran developers are also involved in Crowfall, who have previously worked on games like Ultima Online or Star Wars: Galaxies. Crowfall is currently playable only on specific weekends as an alpha, but it is set to officially release as a Buy2Play title with an optional VIP subscription at the end of 2017.
Crowfall – Complex Character and Skill System
Instead of cobbling together a simple hero with a few skills, Crowfall allows you to create a truly detailed hero. You can choose what advantages and disadvantages your hero has right from the start. This way, no two avatars are alike.
There are a total of 13 classes, which can be further developed into one of three ascension classes. For further specialization, you can learn additional disciplines that grant you further skills, crafting methods, or weapon proficiencies. Among the classes, there are tanks, damage dealers, but no pure healers.
Also cool: Your hero has what is called an “Eternal Kingdom.” In it, you build buildings in the best Minecraft tradition and can assemble parcels and terrain features on the map as you like.
If you invite other players, you can appoint them as your vassals and build a feudal pyramid. At the top is the king, followed by (arch)dukes, counts, barons, and at the bottom simple tenants and their serfs.
You will therefore find PvE elements like raids in vain. Each campaign follows its own rules and goes through the seasons from spring to winter. Over time, life becomes harsher, and resources become scarce. In the end, the world is ultimately destroyed, and hopefully, you have managed to bring all the necessary treasures into your eternal kingdom by then.
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For more detailed information about Crowfall, character creation, skills, and campaign worlds along with the kingdom, you can find it here in the video from our YouTube partner Refaser. Have fun!
Patch 7.2 of World of Warcraft gets a very special dungeon – all fans of pet battles rejoice.
It was a small announcement at BlizzCon 2016, but the fan community responded enthusiastically: All pet battle fans can look forward to new content – pet battle dungeons.
While no one could quite imagine what that would look like back then, the developers of World of Warcraft have now released a first rough guide that presents the first pet battle dungeon.
The players travel once again into the Caverns of Wailing – right, the long-forgotten instance in the Barrens that probably hasn’t been visited since level 20, because it is a single labyrinth and even experienced players regularly drive themselves crazy.
Lead your favorite pets into the Caverns of Wailing
Essentially, the “dungeon” runs similarly to the tournament on the Timeless Isle. A total of 6 pet battles must be completed: 3 battles against “normal” teams and 3 more against bosses.
On the first visit to the Caverns of Wailing, there is also an additional fight that is supposed to have something to do with Naralex – the night elf who was protected and awakened during the “normal” instance visit.
To enter the dungeon, you only need a single pet at level 25. However, the developers recommend showing up with at least 15 max-level pets if you want a realistic chance. Throughout the dungeon, it is not possible to heal the pets in the usual way. Once a pet is defeated, it is not available for the rest of the dungeon. Tactics and planning are therefore essential once again – but that’s exactly what makes the fun of pet battles, right?
WoW 7.2 brings hot pet instances and rewards
As a reward for the first completion of the dungeon, a stone is offered that can instantly raise any pet to “rare” and level 25. On subsequent weekly visits, there is a reward bag that can contain one of three new rare pets, in addition to pet good luck charms and plenty of pet stuff. For collectors, a weekly visit is therefore a must.
It is hinted that the strange incidents in this dungeon – to be precise, a corruption – are only a harbinger of something that is yet to come. So it can be expected that there will be more pet battle dungeons at a later time… or we might get the first signs for the addon after Legion.
Riders of Icarus offers you a very special Valentine’s Day event. You can win a date with a real Game Master! To do this, you have to give it your all and win the heart of your favorite GMs.
The Game Masters of Riders of Icarus are working tirelessly for you, ensuring the smooth running of the game and addressing players’ concerns. Whenever a poor hero is stuck somewhere or being teased by evil trolls, the brave GMs are there to help. But as soon as the problem is solved, the helpful beings disappear again, leaving some players in awe, sighing, “When will I see you again, GM?”
Zinyden loves anime, Japanese curry and prefers to ride through the Icarus world on a red Inferno fox.
Win the hearts of the Game Masters!
For Valentine’s Day, some MMORPGs come up with fun and cheeky events, but Riders of Icarus has the coolest version of Valentine’s Day so far. Instead of winning some pink items or throwing roses, you can actually get a romantic date in this mount MMO.
Aaaronjohn is a brave tank and therefore very loyal. He also loves rice cakes.
And not with just any random players, but with the aforementioned GMs of the game! In the forum of Riders of Icarus, the GMs have started a campaign. From February 2nd to February 13th, you can try to impress the GMs enough for them to grant you a date. For players in Europe, the dates would take place between 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM (CET) on February 16th.
Romantic loot farming in the moonlight!
Each date lasts one hour, and what you do with the GM is up to you. Possible suggestions could include chatting, a romantic gondola ride, photo shoots, or even a speedrun in God Mode through endgame areas to farm items. A list of the GMs can be found in the forum of Riders of Icarus in the sources section.
Cuddlewings would go to war for tacos and sushi! Would you like to accompany her?
If you want a date, you need to impress the corresponding GM sufficiently, for example with a poem, funny photos, handmade drawings, and much more. The profiles of the GMs will give you tips on what he or she likes. Good luck with your romantic endeavors!
However, the story has already become public. A Russian fan site has published it. We already know most of the information about Morrowind from the article. We have also spoken with the developers in the USA.
Some information, however, is new. Especially, there are many new screenshots from Morrowind.
The Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind: God Emperor and Zorro Masks
New or important information in the article:
The Elder Scrolls Online now has 7 million players
In Morrowind, there will be a quest involving a deceitful Khajit that will make you a Skooma Drug Lord
There are said to be 5 houses and a sixth secret house that wield power in Vvardenfell – The Telvanni remain to themselves, the Redoran follow virtues such as duty and piety, the Dres focus on agriculture.
New players can start in Vvardenfell without ever having set foot in the old zones – there is also a new tutorial
The main story revolves around Vivec, one of the three god-kings of Morrowind. As he becomes ill and sicker, the Red Mountain begins to rumble and threatens to erupt and destroy the city
Morrowind is said to offer 30 hours of gameplay content
The story is quite serious, dealing with the dangerous politics of the Dark Elf houses, but there is also time for fun and lighter matters
Players are said to be able to loot a superhero-style outfit after completing a quest line that resembles Zorro
A boss in the “Clockwork City” raid is named “The Janitor” and requires a lot of agility from the players – the raid is described as “Dwemer Wonderland”
We have brought you much more information about Morrowind here from the USA:
It’s going to be romantically sweet in ARK Survival Evolved: Dinos surprise you with chocolate for the Day of Love. The ARK Valentines Event 2017.
With the Dinos, it gets romantic for Valentine’s Day and you will receive special rewards during mating.
ARK Valentines Event 2017: Chocolate, new hairstyles, and mating joys
Studio Wildcard wants to celebrate love with you and offers the following heartfelt extras.
Dinos have a 5% chance to drop a chocolate box when they mate. Chocolate will restore full health or improve a Dino’s taming bar by 50%.
Male and female characters can unlock new facial and hair options. These can be found in “Craftable Items”.
New Heart Emote to unlock
If you launch a server with “vday”, you will receive: 2x Mateboost Range, 3x Mating Speed/Mating Recovery, 3x Baby/Egg Maturation Speed, 1/3rd Baby Food Consumption
The event starts on February 12th on PC and on February 14th on PS4 and Xbox One.
All platforms receive an Evolution Event perk
Players across all platforms, including PC, PS4, and Xbox One, will receive an Evolution Event perk throughout the weekend. This is already live and will last until Monday, February 13th, 6:00 PM. You will receive:
1. 5x Harvesting Rate
1. 5x Taming Rate
1. 5x EXP Rate
So dear survivors: Go out into the world and mate your Dinos. – Maybe there will be chocolate.
With the upcoming adventure module “The Cloaked Ascendancy”, the battle “Gambit of the Illusionist” will be introduced in the MMORPG Neverwinter, offering some unique features.
Deep in the sewers of the city of Neverwinter, a mysterious wizard conducts secret experiments, and Lord Neverember sends you there to find out what the sorcerer is up to. In this new adventure, you’ll need to be prepared for anything, as each run is different. Several random events make this encounter a true challenge.
Everything changes
On your way through the sewers, for example, the ground might suddenly break open, or you might encounter enemies that explode. Sometimes, you could even be transformed into a chicken. This way, there is plenty of variety.
The enemies you encounter are also randomly generated. So in one run, you might face Illusory Tayaner fighting alongside Illusory Barbarians. Another time, you might encounter Illusory Orcs and victims of the Spellplague. Even during battles, more enemies can suddenly appear—even a massive dragon!
A great challenge
The developers of Neverwinter are eager to find out how you will respond to these ever-changing challenges. Additionally, some “Easter Eggs” are hidden that you should find.
The battle “Gambit of the Illusionist” will be released with the adventure module “The Cloaked Ascendancy” for the MMORPG Neverwinter. However, it is already playable on the test server. The developers hope for a lot of constructive feedback to make this challenge a very special gaming experience.
In Destiny , the story of a retiree is making the rounds and touching the hearts of fans, including those at Bungie.
Twitch streamer Lucent_Beam sometimes takes a newbie under her wing during her streams, invites him to a raid, chats with him, and spends time together. In one of her recent streams, she picked up someone very special whose story is now moving Bungie and the hearts of fans.
During the conversation, it turned out that the supposed newbie was a retiree who plays Destiny very differently than most of us, who inform ourselves about the game in forums, googling for guides and hints.
Destiny: This story touches thousands
The newbie shared his story during the stream:
He is a retiree
He has spent 600 hours in Destiny, has 3 characters at 380, 376, and 371
But he has never done a Nightfall strike or completed a raid with them. He has never looked anything up online or checked anything.
Destiny without Googling – is that even possible?
Normally, he plays solo. Recently, however, he has searched for a microphone and made friends with another older gentleman. He told him how infusion works. That was a big step forward.
He prefers to play with auto rifles, which he can also handle when his hands tremble. His favorite exotic is Dragon’s Breath, because it leaves such a beautiful trail of flames while he aims at his main target
The puzzle of the Strange Receiver solved alone – took hours
He thinks of Xur as a nasty guy because he bought Legacy Engrams from him for a long time and never got a current exotic out of it.
He has been in the Crucible 12 times. He enjoyed the matches, but he feels like he is only serving as bait, drawing enemy fire.
In the end, the man said: “Yes, the game has actually saved my life. My wife passed away in Christmas 2014. My son 9 months later. I am raising my 11-year-old granddaughter; no one else from my family is left. I am retired, but the game keeps my mind sharp. I mean, I feel like I’m living here. I have vivid dreams of being here. They are really exciting. I have the most exciting time of my life when I am here.”
On Reddit, the story of the man whom Destiny gives so much has already received over 5,000 upvotes. Bungie also shared the story on their Facebook page.
Yes, people over 50 also play video games. And for many of them, this second world means a lot:
An MMORPG is not just a playground where you level up your hero; the game world plays a crucial role in how “at home” a player feels.
The newly released trailer for the upcoming dungeon crawler The Bard’s Tale 4 got me thinking. Normally, I rush into a dungeon in an RPG and take down the enemies that stand in my way. It doesn’t matter whether I am playing alone or in an MMORPG with friends. Monsters are cannon fodder. They give me EXP and items.
Enemies with their own personality
In the trailer for The Bard’s Tale 4, however, the creatures serve another purpose. They fill the game world with life and a credibility that is simply lacking in many games. For example, you see how the party sneaks past a horde of enemies that are currently busy with some excavations in an ancient ruin. They converse and argue. Shortly thereafter, a monster scurries past an intersection.
Shortly after, an ambush occurs. Yet even during this fight, the enemies bicker amongst themselves, insult each other when things go wrong, and wonder about a shadow that disappears into one of the hallways.
These interactions between the enemies and also between the enemies and the player group create an atmosphere that few games offer. It feels like you are dealing with living beings that have a real purpose in the game world, far beyond being cannon fodder. You almost feel pity for the creatures you have to kill in combat.
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This leads to a credible world and situations that simply linger in memory. Just defeating a horde of goblins over and over again in one place in a dungeon might be nice, but that situation is unlikely to stay in any player’s memory.
It’s indeed regular situations that one goes through, everyday life. Enemies having conversations, insulting each other, panicking, and pleading for mercy. Those are the things that stick in one’s mind. Highlights that define a game and that one fondly remembers.
A game can actually only benefit from such a credible world. Such situations are difficult to implement in MMORPGs, but definitely feasible in instances. A lively world with a believable population, where even monsters acquire real significance and personalities, is something I wish would happen more often – even in an MMORPG, and even if it means that enemies are no longer just cannon fodder for grinding.
Maybe we will see more of such credible game worlds in the future, even in MMORPGs.
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Azeroth’s fate in Legion is dark. But we are already looking to the future, as the game provides early hints about how the next addon of World of Warcraft will unfold.
From the game files of patch 7.2, many hints about the future of World of Warcraft can be drawn. Last night, I gathered all the clues I know and thought about what could happen in WoW when the Legion comes to an end.
The path seems relatively clear: N’Zoth or the old gods corrupt Azeroth while we are distracted on Argus. But let me elaborate on that a bit…
Malfurion’s Concern in the Emerald Nightmare
I have noticed that I – for some reason – hear significantly more dialogues and announcements from NPCs when I am in LFR of a dungeon. Certain lines from Malfurion I have never heard in normal or heroic Emerald Nightmare, but in LFR I have. Especially important is a sentence from Malfurion that is spoken after defeating Il’gynoth. He says:
“I hope we can defeat the Legion before the black army rises from the depths.”
This reveals an incredible amount. Malfurion is not worried about the Emerald Dream – we are cleansing it at this moment. The Legion also seems to be secondary to him, almost like a distraction. What truly concerns him is the “black army from the depths”.
In the Warcraft universe, I only know of one army that fits this description: the Black Empire. The forces of the old gods.
Astromancer Etraeus has already seen the Corruption of Azeroth
An important point is also the boss Astromancer Etraeus from the Nighthold. This boss clearly shows where the story of our world is heading. During the fight, the backdrop of the observatory changes multiple times. Two backgrounds are particularly crucial. In the 3rd phase of the fight, we see a felgreen planet that has completely succumbed to the demons – presumably Argus.
Even more exciting is the 4th phase. There we see a world overgrown with purple mists and tentacles – typical of the old gods.
Now one must only ask: What does an Astromancer do? They search the stars for answers about the future and want to predict it.
When one also considers that the Nightborne are masters of time manipulation, it is easy to see that Etraeus shows us our future – first the fight on Argus in patch 7.3 and then the return to Azeroth, corrupted by N’zoth.
The New Sayings of Xal’atath
Throughout patch 7.2, players can upgrade their artifact weapons – including shadow priests. Their blade Xal’atath is particularly intertwined with the old gods, as it is a piece of them. Xal’atath becomes notably more aggressive in the upcoming update, her whispers more demanding.
“This land has experienced so much turmoil. The shattering, the cataclysm, the scouring… you have no idea.”
It is (as far as I know) the first time that we hear about the scouring as a process that has massively altered the land. Was Azeroth more or less hollowed out and filled with the energy of the old gods? That would fit, as Il’gynoth already revealed to us: “Your heart is a crater and we filled it.”
“You were a good choice. No other bearer has slaughtered across a continent like you have. I admire your… perseverance.”
What perseverance do you admire, Xal’atath? My perseverance to fulfill your desires? Or my perseverance to resist your whispers? Whose enemies are we actually defeating the whole time – those of Azeroth or those of the Old Gods? After all, the demons are actually the opponents of the Old Gods. The enemy of my enemy is my friend – until I can overcome this “friend”.
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“This small fight is nothing more than a distraction. The real fight is approaching, for soon the cycle will be complete.”
This “cycle” has been mentioned several times before. What exactly is meant by that remains to be seen. It could refer to the fight against the Legion, but the “death of the planet” would also be a possibility. For Xal’atath continues:
“I can feel your world’s pulse quickening. Soon, everything will be soaked in its blood.”
I even go so far as to assert that it is likely that the “story shadow priest” bears a significant share of the blame for Azeroth falling to the old gods. But Xal’atath also has a perfect excuse to deflect blame:
“Your allies see me as a bad influence. But all I ever did was to help you progress along the path you have chosen.”
Of course, Xal’atath. Of course.
Magni – The Servant of the Old Gods?
Magni “The Speaker” – but… who is he actually speaking for? Wouldn’t “The Speaker of Azeroth” be a more fitting title… if it were true?
Patch 7.2 brings some new dialogues for Magni Bronzebeard. We remember: the good dwarf was transformed into diamond, woke up at some point, and since then considers himself the “Speaker of Azeroth” – because the planet lady speaks to him (Of course she does, right?).
Back then, we had the theory that it is not Azeroth that speaks to him – but N’Zoth or the other Old Gods that have corrupted Azeroth. This is supported by the words of Il’gynoth, who says in his sentences:
“The King of Diamonds has been made into a servant.”
“From the earth he draws his power. Our earth. Our power.”
“The surface shines bright and masks the shadows that lie beneath.”
Whoever listens to the voice lines of Magni in patch 7.2 cannot help but find the dwarf a little fanatical. He sounds a bit too motivated about being the speaker of “Azeroth” – doesn’t he? Listen closely at minute 1:44. Sure, that could just be a typically over-motivated dwarf – or the ramblings of a madman.
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“You are contending with the voice of the planet. THE PLANET!”
The End of the Legion – the Era of the Void
Honestly, by the end of this text, I feel like a chemtrail conspiracy theorist looking for breadcrumbs to somehow validate my own story – yet I’m relatively satisfied with the result. Xal’atath will likely be proven right…
I am also quite sure that patch 7.3 will be the last “big” patch of Legion. Everything afterwards will have the Legion as a lesser concern and will focus more on what has become of Azeroth in the meantime.
What might such a “new addon” look like? No idea. I somehow doubt that Blizzard will make a “second Cataclysm” and overhaul the entire old world. Though it could be possible that certain areas simply receive a new, changed “phase”. Perhaps it also goes down to the Black City of Ny’alotha, the Empire of the Old Gods.
By the way, Azshara would also fit wonderfully into this construct, as she serves the old gods – as one always sees creatures of the Void at the sides of the Naga. One can be curious.
Negative behavior, account sharing and boosting are reasons why 16 pros have now been banned from LoL .
In online games like League of Legends, there are rules that players must adhere to. Professionals are not exempt from these rules, as 16 players from the Oceanic Challenger Series have now experienced. The bans range from two weeks to the exclusion from the entire 2017 season. The affected teams now have to restructure.
40% of pro players banned
Currently, there are eight teams in the Oceanic Challenger Series. With 16 bans, almost half of the players have been punished for various rule violations.
The Australian team SIN Academy is particularly affected by these penalties. Three players from the team have been banned for the remainder of the first segment of the season. To ensure these teams do not exit without a fight, Riot confirmed they are working with the teams to continue participating in the OCS.
Ten players have been banned for “boosting“. This involves accounts that are not yet very high in rank being played by professionals to improve their ranking.
This way, good players can quickly earn some money by playing League of Legends or other competitive games. Many professional players invest so much time in the game that they do not have time to earn money with “normal” jobs.
Therefore, some players offer their skills for boosting purposes and sell them to other players in the community.
For toxic behavior such as trolling, flaming, harassing, and threatening, three players have been banned for two competitive weeks each. You can find the penalties listed on the official website of LoL-eSports-Oceanic: 16 player bans on oce.LoLeSports.com
An insider source has released information about Destiny 2. Bungie is reportedly required to deliver in 2017, otherwise shares will go to Activision.
In the past, the US site Kotaku stood out with insider information about Destiny. They were able to provide insights behind Bungie’s closed doors several times. They apparently have insider sources that they can tap into regularly. This time, there was news.
Insider says: Destiny 2 must be released in 2017, otherwise Bungie will lose a lot of shares to Activision
On the day of the earnings call, Kotaku reported from insider sources that Bungie is forced to release Destiny 2 in 2017. If they do not, a clause in the contract with Activision would come into effect, and large parts of Bungie would go to the publisher. This was learned from two sources.
The implication is clear: Destiny 2 could become a necessary release, whether it is finished or not. The financial pressure is simply huge.
Bungie says: No
Then something rare happened. Bungie responded. Previous “insider information” from Kotaku was always left uncommented.
Bungie contradicted the statement. Bungie says: There is no scenario in which parts of Bungie will fall to anyone else.
Kotaku explains that they heard this from two different sources, both internally from Bungie and externally, but they apologize for the information and say: We believe Bungie.
Kotaku insists, however, that it is extremely important for Bungie for financial reasons to release Destiny 2 in 2017, as bonuses for Bungie employees are tied to the game release. The financial pressure is therefore present.
More Insider Information about Destiny 2
More information that Kotaku claims to have heard from insider sources:
Bungie does not want to provide advance information about Destiny 2 because they ran into trouble with Destiny and promised features and content that did not make it into the game – therefore they want to remain very quiet, information will only be available relatively shortly before launch.
A lot of people are working on Destiny 2 – at least three other Activision studios alongside Bungie
In these minutes, the update 1.09 has been applied to ARK Survival Evolved on PlayStation 4. This is an out-of-cycle patch and does not bring major balance changes or anything new.
The developers announce on Twitter:
The patch reduces some crashes through crash fixes
And it is a massive improvement to the memory issues
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Update: 1.09 caused problems with players’ dedicated servers. Therefore, Studio Wildcard released patch 1.10 for PS4 on the night from Friday to Saturday in our time. This patch solved those problems and was released around midnight.
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New game content arrives on Tuesday with 1.11 for PS4 and Xbox One
With the “big update” for ARK Survival Evolved on PS4 and Xbox One, we can expect it on Tuesday, February 14. Then the Tek Tier Patch will be released, which has been live on PC for 10 days. It will likely be called 1.11 on PS4.
