In FIFA 17, the Player of the Month (PotM) for FUT in January 2017 is: Dele Alli. A new Squad-Building Challenge (SBC) is live.
Once a month, EA Sports announces the Player of the Month from the English Premier League. Last month, Ibrahimovic was chosen, this time it is Dele Alli from the Spurs.
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Now he receives a unique PL player card with enhanced stats that you can earn through a Squad-Building Challenge. This SBC consists of a total of four individual challenges. Only when you master all four, will you receive the untradeable “Dele Alli” card.
The Dele Alli Squad-Building Challenge
The first challenge is called MK Dons.
MK Dons
The reward for this is a player-only set. These are the requirements:
MK Dons: At least 2 players
EFL League One: Exactly 11 players
Team rating: At least 67
Team chemistry: Exactly 100
Number of players in the team: 11
A possible solution:
Tottenham Hotspur
The individual reward is 1 Jumbo Premium Gold Pack. The requirements:
Tottenham: At least 4 players
Players from the same league: Maximum 6
Team rating: At least 83
Team chemistry: At least 95
Number of players in the team: 11
A possible solution:
Dele’s Goals
The individual reward is a Premium Gold Players Pack. The requirements:
FC Watford: At least 2 players
FC Chelsea: At least 2 players
Manchester City: At least 1 player
Premier League: Exactly 11 players
Team rating: At least 83
Team chemistry: At least 100
A possible solution:
England
The reward is a Silver Players Pack. The requirements:
England: Exactly 11 players
Gold: At least 3 players
Team chemistry: Exactly 100
Number of players in the team: 11
A possible solution; keep in mind that other solutions are also possible:
Remember that you exchange your cards for rewards in Squad-Building Challenges. This means that your cards will be permanently gone.
The Division has a major problem with lags. The agents are no longer willing to put up with it.
On Reddit, a user made himself heard: He played The Division last night and once again experienced terrible server performance. The bullets were not registered, the healing did not kick in, and the lag was rampant. Therefore, he angrily posted “The servers are still garbage” and received agreement from thousands of users.
He writes that he refuses to keep this issue small. Massive should finally take care of it. Currently, the server performance is worse than ever. “Something changed, find out what it is, and fix it!”
When the Redditor noticed that his opinion received significant support, he updated the post: He emphasized that the community was always distracted by other issues in the game, and therefore the lag problem was repeatedly overlooked. Now, however, the community should stand united and urge Massive to finally take action.
And Massive responded
In the last livestream, Massive addressed this discussion and the user reports. They understand the frustration. It’s no fun with lags. The goal is to provide the best possible experience in every aspect of the game.
Therefore, they will investigate the issues related to lag and latency and will publish new information as soon as possible. When that will be is unknown.
By the way: Since today, February 10th at 11 AM, the public test servers are down. The last PTS phase for update 1.6 and Last Stand is over. This also means that developers are now turning their focus back to the live game, and perhaps we will soon see a response from Massive regarding the server issues.
Activision earned more money in 2016 than ever before. This is mainly due to Blizzard with WoW and Overwatch.
Yesterday, Activision held its earnings call. They announced record numbers. Compared to the previous year, revenue increased by 42%. $6.61 billion was generated. The success is mainly in digital business, which accounts for 74% of total revenue.
Overwatch currently has 25 million registered players. It is the game from Blizzard that reached this mark worldwide the fastest.
In the 4th quarter, Overwatch had more active players than ever before. Especially the seasonal events are performing really well. When an event is running, it drives participation up.
World of Warcraft has recovered from Warlords of Draenor
In World of Warcraft, Legion and the better content supply are noticeable. In the 4th quarter, the playtime in WoW was higher than in any non-launch quarters of the last 4 years.
Now in the fourth quarter, more was played than in the third quarter, the launch quarter. Legion was released on August 30.
WoW had 20% more active users in the 4th quarter of 2016 than at the same time last year. Over the year, 10% more players were active in WoW in 2016 than in the previous year.
Hearthstone also grew by 20% in 2016 in active players.
Blizzard is simply successful, but the other games besides WoW are in focus
My MMO says: The numbers for WoW are not as impressive as they sound at first glance, because 2015 was a weak year with a tired Warlords of Draenor.
There are fewer new record values, but a return to “normality” after two rather weak expansions with Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor. Still, a nice success.
It shows that weak expansions have not caused lasting damage and that players are returning with Legion and have also stayed in the last months. This is a good sign for the MMORPG oldie.
That Overwatch is a hit has been heard enough. But the fact that it is such a damn big hit is clear from such record numbers.
Hearthstone also seems unstoppable and simply keeps getting bigger – and that at a damn high level.
Recently, you can now purchase other services in Blizzard games with WoW gold.
In For Honor, we present 11 essential tips that will help you in battles.
For Honor is not a game where you have a weapon in hand and just need to pull the trigger to take down foes. It is also fundamentally not a game where the one who can hammer a button fastest wins.
Instead, it is about mastering the “Art of Battle” in For Honor. The basics of this combat system are quickly learned: targeting opponents, blocking attacks, executing attacks, dodging, and breaking defense. For a refresher on these basics, you can check our Beginner Guide.
If you are already familiar with the basics but still not winning duels, we now give you tips for the battles.
Knowledge is Power
After the basic training, the “martial art” truly begins. This varies from hero to hero. So choose a hero you want to master better and use these options:
Under the “Play” tab, you will find “How to Play.” Click there on advanced training and learn what else your hero can do.
Also click on the “Customize” tab, then “Heroes”, select your hero, then select “How to Fight.” Here you can watch tutorials, but more importantly: The Action List. Here you can view hero-specific moves and try them out directly.
Each Hero Has Different Abilities
If you initially chose a hero but cannot get along with them at all and are cursing the entire game, try a different hero. Because each hero brings a different gameplay experience, different attack combos, and special abilities. Some heroes even have “damage over time” attacks.
Which heroes are fast and which are slow but powerful can be read in our hero overview. In it, you can also find information on which heroes are easy to master.
Stick with One Hero at First
If you have found a hero that you say: “Yes, I resonate well with this one,” then train with them until you master them better and better. If you constantly switch heroes, you will not become proficient with any. First, master one class, and once your skills have matured, you can try out the next exciting hero.
For beginner heroes, the Warden, Raider, and Kensei are suitable.
Change Your Stance Often
Carefully observe your opponent’s stance. With the arrows, you can better see whether your opponent has their guard up top, left, or right. Before you strike, it can be worthwhile to frequently change your own stance. Confuse the opponent and make it difficult for them to parry your attack.
Remember Your Abilities – Gifts
Each hero has unique abilities, the Gifts. You can view and equip these in the hero under “Customize” and then by clicking on “Abilities.”
During a fight, you have a maximum of four Gifts available that you can activate with the arrow keys. They must first charge up. Note: Some Gifts are also passive buffs that remain active all the time.
Use Executions!
In the customization menu, where you find the Gifts, there are also executions. You can unlock and assign these.
In combat, you execute an execution by delivering the final blow to the enemy with a Heavy Attack (R2, RT). If they go down, you have a brief moment to press one of two buttons. Your hero will then perform a brutal execution.
Executions are particularly important in game modes where there is no respawn (for example, 4v4 elimination). Because this prevents the opponent from reviving their teammates. If you want to ensure the opponent stays down, you have to execute them.
Communication!
Communication is crucial in all game modes that you do not play in 1v1. Especially in the “Dominion” mode. Where is the enemy, which zone should be captured, where are the teammates, who needs support?
Use Your Environment
If you are currently fighting an enemy and there is a cliff next to you? Then try to position yourself so that the enemy has their back to the edge. Now break the enemy’s guard (on PS4 with Square) and press the button again to push them off the cliff.
Besides cliffs, you should also look for spear walls and other objects that can deal damage or kill the opponent instantly.
Also Pay Attention to the Mini-Map
Especially in Dominion mode, things can get chaotic. To keep your overview amidst the chaos, you have a mini-map at the bottom right of the screen. There you can see buffs and the positions of your enemies and allies.
Watch Your Stamina
Those who have played Dark Souls or Bloodborne know how important proper stamina management is. In For Honor, you also need to watch your stamina bar, which is displayed under your health bar.
Dodging consumes a lot of stamina, so you should only do it when necessary. Parrying attacks consumes less stamina. If your stamina is depleted, you cannot move quickly anymore. Your attacks will also become extremely slow.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Lastly, the tip: Practice! No master has fallen from the sky, and for many, such a melee game is uncharted territory. Get familiar with the mechanics, learn the “Art of Battle,” the heroes and the game modes.
Good luck!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Today we are asking in “Mein-MMO asks”: Do you want to keep your existing guardians in Destiny 2, or are you in favor of a complete fresh start?
Yesterday was the groundbreaking conference call from Activision, in which the publisher talked about the future of Destiny. It was announced that a full-fledged sequel, a “full Destiny sequel”, will be released in autumn 2017. This has now been confirmed.
But what exactly does a full-fledged sequel mean? It is clear that it will be more than an “expansion”, i.e. at least one notch bigger than the currently thickest expansion “The Taken King”.
But does a “full sequel” also mean that a line will be drawn under the current Destiny? That the guardians have to leave everything behind?
“Hard Reset” or continue playing with old guardians? What do you want?
Nonetheless, rumors have been circulating in recent months that Destiny 2 will bring “shocking changes” and that characters would have to be left behind. Many players interpret the current statement from Activision as a “Hard Reset”, meaning a complete fresh start.
When the first rumors were circulating months ago, there were several polls on Reddit and from YouTubers asking the community what they would prefer. The opinions were mixed:
Some said: Great, the time with the previous guardians was nice. But now it is time to embark on new adventures with new characters. We leave the old behind in the past; in the future, I only want to experience new things.
Others said: I have spent so many hours in Destiny – that can’t be for nothing. I want to carry over my character and my items. My guardian should also face future adventures.
Something must remain?
However, many players wish: Yes, a “Hard Reset” is the right step, but there should be a memento of the previous triumph moments in the sequel. There are wishes such as:
Every guardian should be allowed to carry over a favorite weapon,
there will be a Hall of Fame in Destiny 2 where the statues of the previous guardians are displayed,
you will get a shader or a badge that says: I was involved from 2014 to 2017
and many more ideas meant to remember the previous guardians.
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Already under our article about the statements from Activision, some of you have commented on a possible “Hard Reset”. I would like to quote a statement from groovy666. No matter what the future of Destiny may bring, “your deeds (and data) are not worthless just because they are not carried over to a ‘new’ game, YOU experienced them – YOU had fun – YOU celebrated these successes.”
Therefore, we are now asking you explicitly: What is your stance on this issue? Are you in favor of a fresh start, or do you definitely not want to part with your guardians?
As confirmed by the developers, there will be new content for players in the next beta phase. The team confirmed this in an email sent to participants of the closed beta.
New Province in Ghost Recon Wildlands
In the email, the Wildlands team writes that the open beta will be available soon and they will have a new province unlocked. However, which province it is has not been disclosed. Various regions like the jungle or the highlands can be found in the vast world of Ghost Recon Wildlands. These areas have already been introduced with cool videos.
Unfortunately, the email does not provide any hints on when the open beta will start. As soon as we know more about the start of the open beta for Ghost Recon Wildlands, we will inform you.
Missing updates for Pokémon GO are particularly troubling for YouTubers who specialize in the game.
In the summer of 2016, Pokémon GO was released and captivated fans around the world. Gradually, the developers added new content to the game to continue entertaining trainers. In September, Niantic confirmed the buddy Pokémon that accompany trainers on their adventures and earn candies. In December, there was another major content update that introduced some Pokémon from the 2nd generation to the game.
Since the last major update in December, however, it has been quiet, as there have been no special announcements from the developers. This not only demotivates players but also makes it difficult for YouTubers.
No content, no videos
On the internet, trainers frequently speak out criticizing the lack of content in Pokémon GO. They desire new updates, functioning trackers, the trading feature and more Pokémon from the 2nd generation.
Several YouTube channels have specialized in Pokémon GO since its release in July, producing videos with tips, tricks, and news. The lack of content is noticeable for these channels, as they run out of topics without new features or updates.
Nick from the Trainer Tips YouTube channel has released a video discussing the future of his YouTube channel. Within the first two months after its inception, the channel reached 500,000 subscribers. Since then, only about 100,000 have been added. If he continues to upload only Pokémon GO videos, his fate lies in Niantic’s hands. Therefore, his channel will also feature videos about other games or topics in the future.
Other large Pokémon GO channels like Mystic7, BenTimm1, or Reversal are also considering how things will progress in the coming weeks and months.
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Paladins’ new Champion Maeve is an absolute flank goddess. Check out her gameplay here and get useful tips.
Maeve has recently joined the Champion pool of Paladins. She has already established herself as an absolute flank goddess. Maeve stands out especially due to her incredible mobility. But Maeve’s damage is also considerable, allowing her to take out tanks from behind.
Paladins: Maeve’s gameplay as a flanker
In our gameplay video about Maeve, you will get general information about your job as a flank champion in Paladins. Maeve’s abilities are described in detail and what you should pay attention to when using them. The video was created in collaboration with YouTuber Refaser.
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There are increasing signs that Destiny 2 will also be released for PC.
Yesterday there was the earnings call from Activision, where Destiny 2 was confirmed for 2017. Many PC gamers are wondering: Is Destiny 2 coming to PC?
These 5 things indicate that Destiny 2 will be released for PC
While there is still no definitive answer from Activision, almost everything we’ve heard recently clearly points in that direction.
The US site Kotaku writes, citing an insider source, that Destiny 2 is coming for PC. Kotaku has always been right in the past with such statements based on sources from within Destiny. There has always been something to it. There’s no reason to really doubt it this time.
In addition, Activision’s Erik Hirshberg mentioned in the earnings call that the global reach of the franchise is to be increased. Destiny 2 should be accessible to even more people. One reads a new beginning from his statements. All of this are signs for a port of the successful shooter to PC.
Also, a job posting some time ago backs this up. Bungie was specifically looking for an employee necessary for such PC ports – a PC Compatibility Tester.
You see: There are numerous indications, even recent ones, that it is becoming a reality – Destiny 2 will most likely also be released for PC. An official statement is still pending.
Do you want to lounge in Paladins on the gentle saddle of a pink unicorn? Be quick and you have the chance to win the exclusive Candy Unicorn mount. But that’s not all: We have just added skins for the new champion Maeve to the prize pool!
Today, the Paladins OB43 Patch went live and it brings us the new flanker Maeve and special cosmetics for Valentine’s Day.
A new champion is always cool in a game, but what is much more important is: There is now a pink unicorn! Fans have long been begging on Reddit and in the Steam community for a glitter unicorn. For Valentine’s Day, Hi-Rez has finally fulfilled this wish.
Paladins Candy Unicorn
This hot chassis shines in shimmering white, with pink hearts on its backside, and takes you quickly and safely into the next battle on its heavy purple hooves. Plus, the unicorn sprays hearts from its exhaust as it makes its elegant ride onto the battlefield.
Normally, you only receive the unicorn in the special Valentine’s Day box, which contains several romantic items. You might have to open this box a total of 12 times to get the unicorn. But with a little luck, you can get it here with a simple click. By unlocking multiple entries, you increase your chances of winning.
Update: On top of that, there are still 5 skins for the new champion Maeve to win!
Leya says: I dove into the new OB43 patch today, and my first action was of course to open Valentine’s Day boxes in the hope of quickly getting the unicorn. Afterwards, I tested the new champion Maeve. Priorities are a must.
I actually had to open the box 12 times before the new unicorn finally popped out. In-game it looks really great. I’m sure the veil of hearts that the new glitter mount trails behind it is beautiful unicorn farts. Good luck winning the unicorn lottery!
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You can now also exchange your gold in WoW for Battle.net credits in Europe and use it to purchase in Overwatch or other games. We will show you what is available.
€13 is available as Battle.net credit when you redeem a WoW token. This WoW token was purchased by another player directly from Blizzard for €20 and posted in the World of Warcraft auction house.
The gold price for this token varies depending on supply and demand. Currently, it is at 186k. However, it can also go up or down.
If you redeem such a token, you receive €13 in Battle.net credit. With that, you can then go out and buy card packs in Hearthstone, loot boxes and skins in Overwatch, heroes in Heroes of the Storm, or even Blizzard games.
You can purchase all of this with Battle.net credit
The most important things you can purchase with Battle.net credit are:
In WoW game time, character services like faction changes, and mounts and pets from the in-game shop – even in Legion, you can now expand without spending real money
In Hearthstone card packs, adventure expansions, or additional hero skins
In Heroes of the Storm the stimpacks are available, which allow you to earn gold in-game faster – skins and heroes are also interesting
In Overwatch there are currently New Year loot boxes for €1.99 with skins, emotes, sprays, and much more. If you want to invest your WoW gold here, you get about 6 boxes for a WoW token
You can get full games like Starcraft, Diablo 3, or even Overwatch. For around half a million gold at the current price, there is Overwatch. If you add another 300,000, even in the Origins Edition. Diablo 3 is significantly cheaper. You only need 2 or 3 tokens for that.
For those who have hoarded a lot of WoW gold or have previously cleverly converted gold into WoW tokens, this is like a stroll in the land of milk and honey.
Heroes of the Storm gets significantly better music – because DJ Lúcio brings the fat beats to the Nexus. Check out the video here.
The next hero of Heroes of the Storm comes from Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch and is none other than Lúcio. In the story of Overwatch, he stole his sound equipment, which was previously used to suppress people, from a facility of the Vishkar Corporation and has been using it ever since to unite people through music and awaken a lot of “positive energy” in them.
As in Overwatch, Lúcio is a supporter who aids his own team either through acceleration or sustained healing effects.
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The trait Wallride allows Lúcio to slide along objects and barriers, becoming 20% faster and able to glide through other units.
Soundwave deals damage in a cone-shaped area and pushes enemies back.
Crossfade corresponds to Lúcio’s passive auras from Overwatch. He can switch between Healing Boost and Speed Boost, which slightly heals nearby allies or accelerates them.
With Turn it Up, the current aura is massively amplified for 3 seconds – either providing more healing or a speed bonus of up to 45%.
The first heroic ability is Sound Barrier. Lúcio and all nearby allies receive a massive shield that diminishes over the course of 6 seconds.
The second heroic ability Killer Beat turns Lúcio into a debuffer. For 4 seconds, his auras become negative effects that either damage or slow down enemies – depending on the active Crossfade aura.
Lúcio is widely considered to be “hard to catch” as he can relatively easily escape from precarious situations. The fact that he can attack while moving and – unlike Tracer – never has to reload, makes him a dangerous foe even in retreat.
Lúcio is set to appear next week, on the evening of Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2017.
In Destiny , the Agent of the Nine arrives today, on February 10th. Where is Xur, what are the location and offers? What items does he have in his inventory?
In the last two days, some information about Bungie’s MMO shooter has come in. We like to use the introduction of our regular Xur article to reflect on the past few days or to take a look into the future. To ensure you don’t miss any information, we list the important events here:
The sandbox update 2.5.0.2 will be released next week on Tuesday around 7 PM. Now let’s take a look at Xur together. What does the noodle face have with him?
All info about Xur in Destiny on February 10th, 11th, and 12th on PS4 and Xbox One
When does Xur arrive? When does Xur leave? – The times
Xur appears every Friday at 10 AM. He shows the Guardians his inventory in the Tower or in the Reef and attempts to sell them Strange Coins. On Sunday, February 12th, he will leave at 10 AM.
Where is Xur? Location
Xur has specific positions where he spends the weekend. This time, he is located in the Tower, in the Hangar.
Offer and inventory of Xur – These items does he have
There are new changes coming to the PTR for Overwatch . They strengthen Winston and weaken Roadhog. We have the Overwatch PTR Patch Notes 1.8 for you.
On the night from Thursday to Friday, Blizzard announced changes in Overwatch that will soon come to the PTR with the next build. PC players can already test the changes that Blizzard is planning for Overwatch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One on the PTR.
The cooldown increases from 6 to 8 – Roadhog will be able to use the hook less frequently
Targets will be pulled from 3.5 meters away from Roadhog, currently it is only 2 meters – the enemies will no longer stand directly in front of him when he hooks them
The spread of his shotgun will be reduced by 20% – this is supposed to help him hit something even when the opponent is not standing directly in front of him
As a result, Roadhog’s hook is supposed to be weakened, no longer serving enemies on a silver platter. In return, his shotgun is improved a bit when he doesn’t strike with the hook.
The ape Winston receives a 15% reduced critical hit volume, making it 15% harder to hit critically. His head was simply too big, and as a result, he took too much damage compared to other heroes, says Geoff Goodman, the Principal Designer of Overwatch. This change is meant to balance that out.
The next patch is also supposed to bring numerous changes beyond hero balance. Players are currently experimenting with the new “Custom Games” in Overwatch .
Further changes that are already live on the PTR of Overwatch concern Bastion and dear Mercy:
Thanks to Custom Games, things in Overwatch are now really crazy – we show you the wildest game modes created by fans.
The latest patch for Overwatch is on the Public Test Realm (PTR) and allows players to try out new features in advance.
One of the biggest innovations allows players to use the “Server Browser”, which means: players can create their own matches and find fellow players for them. Also new is the ability to freely customize the matches in almost all parameters. Should one team have double health points? The other team no cooldowns? May a team only play as Soldier: 76? All this can be set – and it has opened doors for all kinds of crazy game modes.
Kotaku has published a list of the coolest private matches that we don’t want to withhold from you. Here are some highlights:
In the “Soldier VS Predator” mode by Dartjuk, 3 players play as Soldier:76 with reduced health points and only rockets as their ability. On the opposing team, there is a Sombra with increased health points, faster movement, and virtually no cooldowns. There is no healing for either team – who will win? The Predator as Sombra or the team of soldiers?
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The “Pro Genji Simulator” by Alber also looks like a ton of fun. There is no respawn time, everyone can only pick Genji, and they are permanently affected by a speed boost. Oh, and everyone has only 20 health points. One hit means instant death. A cheerful mass slaughter of cyber ninjas!
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Finally, we have the “Zombie Mode” from Mirmon. One team plays as Soldier: 76 and the opposing team as Reinhardts with heavy slowing. To balance this, Reinhardt has almost no cooldowns, starts with charged Ultimate, and almost all of his abilities are an instant kill. Anyone who has played Left4Dead2 in “Realism Expert” knows what they’re getting into…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLqXfOkUByo
Have you also experimented with the settings and created cool game modes?
Next Tuesday, on February 14th, the Sandbox update is expected to be released around 7 PM, with adjustments being made to the weapons and Guardian classes.Some changes were presented in the livestream on Wednesday, which you can read about in the provided link.
Currently, they are checking the details for the patch notes, verifying and confirming stats and changes, and preparing everything so that the complete patch notes will also be meticulously and accurately published on February 14th.
By the way: When the update 2.5.0.2 is released on Tuesday, no server downtime is planned. Bungie will press the big red button and the changes will be activated. It is emphasized once again that no further changes will come on that day. Only Sandbox update.
What happens next?
It has already been announced multiple times that a content update will be released in the spring. The live team is working on it, but they cannot say anything about it yet. At the top of the speculation list: The old raids could be reactivated.
DeeJ writes that they noticed a strong interest from the community in adjusting the “Iron Lord” artifacts, especially Skorris’ Remembrance.
The update 2.5.0.2 will not bring any new features here, but with the next content update, adjustments to the sandbox could be made again. He reveals that this update may come with artifact tuning. Time will tell.
At the end of the letter, DeeJ reminds us that changes are never easy. We are entering a time of adjustments. Good luck out there, he wishes.
MMO shooter Destiny 2 is set to release this year, in 2017. Plans for content afterwards are already being made.
At this moment, the conference call from Activision Blizzard is taking place. In a press release, the figures and key facts are already available in advance.
Important here for Destiny fans: Destiny 2 is set to release in 2017 as a full-fledged sequel. Plans for gameplay content afterwards are already being made. This is supposed to ensure the global reach of the franchise and its growth.
Thus, Activision contradicts rumors that Destiny 2 will be delayed to 2018. Also interesting: There is talk of a “Full Destiny” sequel. It is emphasized that this is not just an expansion – like with “The Taken King”, but that it is at least a number larger.
We will update this article here when we have more facts from the audio part of the presentation.
Destiny 2 is set to become more accessible, releasing in Fall 2017
Update 23:30: Here are more details from the Q&A part of the call:
Destiny 2 is set to release in Fall 2017. A specific quarter is not mentioned. Development is proceeding great.
The game is supposed to be more accessible for those who want a great first-person experience, also for casual players
Activision promises that Destiny 2 will not lose what made core gamers love Destiny. It should succeed on two fronts
Destiny 2 is set to launch in more markets than ever before
That’s it for the official part of the information. There are still many speculations about whether “more markets” and “expanded reach” means that Destiny 2 will be released on PC. But we will stick to the statements from Activision.
In Conan Exiles, you can worship various gods and receive valuable rewards for your devotion. Here you will learn how to gain the favor of Yog, Mitra, and Set and what secrets each faith reveals.
Right at the beginning of the game during character creation in Conan Exiles, you can determine your barbarian’s religion alongside the breast and penis size. Currently, in the early access version, only four gods are available: the grim Crom, the gruesome Yog, the dark Set, and the just Mitra. But what do piety and faith bring you in the barbarian survival MMO?
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One thing to note: Your choice at the beginning of the game only dictates which god you can immediately build a shrine for. You can also learn the shrines and religious teachings of the other gods at the corresponding cost of learning points, but this will cost quite a few points and you will also need to visit the respective teacher of the desired religion.
So think carefully about which god you choose, as each deity offers different bonuses and special items. Also, be aware that the shrines of different gods cannot be built too close to each other.
The immortals are a whimsical and jealous bunch! The locations of the religious NPCs are marked on the map shown here.
What Does Religion Bring in Conan Exiles?
Religion is richly rewarded in Conan Exiles. Your chosen god grants you knowledge of their shrine right from the start. There, you can begin collecting favor with the deity early on and receive special items for your worship.
As you continue to expand your shrine with increasing divine favor, you will receive further goodies and may eventually rise to become a priest. Once you have acquired enough favor with your god, you can summon an avatar of your god with the help of a sacrificed slave priest, who will then crush everything in its path as an unstoppable giant beast.
While controlling the avatar, your barbarian will remain standing in a well-visible light column at the altar. If a nasty assassin knocks you down in this state, the godly spectacle ends. But what use does each god have?
Which God in Conan Exiles is Right for Your Playstyle?
Yog – Not for Vegans!
The gruesome god Yog sounds a bit like the similarly horrific “Yog-Sothoth” from the Cthulhu Mythos. The “Lord of the Void” is a terrible being that is primarily worshipped by the wild cannibal tribe of the Dafari, demanding that his followers eat only meat.
At least once a month, juicy human flesh must also be grilled, which must be “flawless”. This means that for the Yoggites, the flesh must be struck from the corpse with a special club instead of a blade.
You will receive such a club when you build a “Yog pit” for your gruesome patron. The human flesh prepared there is a true miracle cure in the harsh Conan world, as it does not spoil, heals you even in combat, and even grants water upon consumption.
Later, we can craft special weapons and armor pieces with Yog’s blessing here, but the human flesh remains the best resource we can obtain here, as you can read in our level guide to Conan Exiles.
Mitra – For Supporters
The god Mitra is a deity of law and justice. Therefore, this patron is ideal for players who want to build something and help their teammates.
To please Mitra, you must collect the essence of dead enemies with the help of your holy ankh. You will receive the ankh from your first god shrine.
From the essence, you create valuable ambrosia at the sanctuary, a powerful healing remedy that grants you regeneration – even in combat.
Mitra priests later get the opportunity to construct sacred statues that help all players. For example, by creating an everlasting well in front of the statue.
Set – For Nasty Ranged Fighters
The Stygian snake god Set is one of the strongest and most feared gods in the Conan universe. For instance, the powerful wizard Thoth Amon from the MMORPG Age of Conan or the equally horrific cult leader Thulsa Doom from the first Conan film are devotees of Set.
Those who serve Set must not kill snakes. Never! In return, they receive an antidote from the altar and can use the snakes as deadly arrows – just like in the Conan film!
This makes Set particularly suitable for ranged fighters. To obtain all the Set goodies, you must take your sacrificial dagger and cut the heart out of dead enemies’ chests to sacrifice it at your altar.
Crom – For Atheists
Real barbarians do not whine before gods! Those who think this are likely followers of the grim god Crom. Crom sits in his mountain and does not care about what mortals do.
So if you don’t feel like religion in Conan Exiles, choose this god. However, you will get nothing! No altars for Crom followers.
However, later in the game, you can still be initiated into one of the other religions for valuable learning points and then build their altars. It is still unclear whether Crom followers receive any other rewards for their atheism.
Among them will most likely be the god Dagoth from the second Conan film. But the demon god Xotli, who had an entire class dedicated to him in Age of Conan, is also expected to join the game someday.
Ubisoft has announced an open beta for the shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
Currently, the earning calls of the major publishers are taking place. Therefore, news about new releases and fresh games are piling up. Today it was Ubisoft’s turn. They have called for an open beta for their new shooter “Ghost Recon: Wildlands.” A closed beta had just taken place last weekend.
The open beta probably won’t be long in coming. We do not yet know an exact date for the OBT. It is said to be “coming sometime in the next few weeks.” However, it should be soon. The launch of Ghost Recon Wildlands is already on March 7 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
There were no indications that Ghost Recon Wildlands could be delayed from Ubisoft. After the closed beta, many players demanded to wait a bit longer for the release. They noticed some shortcomings:
Meanwhile, there are further details about new weapons, operations, ranks, and unlocks.
Battlefield 1: They Shall not Pass DLC weapons
In the expansion for Battlefield 1, in addition to new maps, there will also be weapons that you can try out in the various new locations. In They Shall not Pass, there are the following new weapons:
The Ribeyrolles 1918,
the RSC 1917,
the Lebel Model 1886,
the Chauchat,
the Sjögren Inertial and
the MLE 1903 Extended
Close Combat:
Rusted Mace
Nail Knife
Trench Fleur
The powerful fighter mace belongs to the Trench Fighter elite class.
New Operations, Ranks and Unlocks
The They Shall not Pass DLC brings two new operations into the game: Devil’s Anvil and Beyond the Marne. Huge tank battles and intense close combat await you there.
Additionally, you can continue your career and climb ten new ranks. In the France DLC, new medals, dog tags, service stars, and codex entries await you.
Unfortunately, the Battlefield 1 team did not want to provide a specific release date on Twitter yet.
