The ARG for Sombra from Overwatch is over. But Blizzard is not entirely satisfied.
One might think that insight is the first step towards improvement when reading the interview between Kotaku and Overwatch developer Geoff Goodman. For there, they admit that the whole ARG (Alternative Reality Game) for Sombra did not work as well as they had hoped. In summary, fans were too often sitting in front of a countdown, which they had to wait several weeks for, only to be greeted by another countdown afterwards.
“We take the feedback. I think the feedback has been fair so far. We are not very good at designing ARGs. We’ve never done anything like this before.”
Nevertheless, they see Sombra’s ARG as a whole as a success. Players had the opportunity to get to know some of Sombra’s character traits even before she was officially introduced.
It was also disappointing that theories arose very early on that Sombra would hack BlizzCon and introduce herself – and that is exactly what happened. “The biggest mistake was probably the timing. I think we just assumed that fans would need longer [for the individual steps]. But they were just always on the ball. That made the time windows significantly longer than they needed to be.”
Cortyn says: After the trailer at BlizzCon, I must admit that my frustration with the ARG has almost faded, even though it (warning, pun alert!) backfired quite a bit. In the end, it was again unintentional leaks that presented Sombra and unfortunately not just the cool cinematic. For the future, Blizzard will surely have learned some lessons and will adjust the timing and duration of such actions a little better.
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The community developer Hamish Bode sat down again and played the Survival mode on the public test servers, managing to reach the end. What does the end and the goal look like – and what do you get for it?
Note: If you haven’t read the article about the Survival mode yet, you should do so beforehand, as the following information only pertains to the end of this mode.
Escape from the Dark Zone
In Survival mode, which you start from the Operations Base, you are an agent who crashes with the helicopter during a terrible snowstorm. After that, the pure fight for survival begins: you must contend with cold, hunger, thirst, an infection, and – of course – numerous enemies. If you play the PvE-PvP mode of Survival, you must also watch out for other agents. Or you can collaborate with them.
You start at the edge of the map, and here’s an essential piece of information: The entire map serves as the playing field for Survival. Not just a small section of it. Your first goal is to reach the Dark Zone. Because only there can a helicopter pick you up and rescue you.
The closer you get to the Dark Zone, the tougher the enemies become. So you should not rush directly to the DZ, but approach it slowly while upgrading your gear. After the helicopter crash, you are poorly equipped.
In short:
The first objective is: Work your way to the Dark Zone. Once you are in the Dark Zone, you cannot get out.
Next, the goal is: Craft a flare gun to call the helicopter.
The end of Survival is: You get into the helicopter and escape.
But beware: In the Dark Zone, the enemies are the strongest. And keep in mind that there is no respawn. Once you die, the session is over, and you must start a completely new one. Therefore, extreme caution is advised.
The Hunters and the Loot
A significant new threat still lurks in the Dark Zone: You can’t just relax and wait for the helicopter – because the Hunters are coming. They are a new enemy faction that is formidable and wants to make your life difficult with skills, good armor, and high firepower. The Hunters are elite enemies.
In the following video by Schorri TV, you can see gameplay footage and the end of Survival:
https://youtu.be/y4NAXin-Cwk
But what about the loot and rewards? First: The items you find in the open world will disappear after the Survival session. You cannot transfer these to the “main game”.
You will only receive Sealed Containers as rewards. There are two known ways to obtain these containers:
In the Dark Zone: Eliminate enemies that can drop Sealed Containers. Grab the containers. If you manage to escape from the Dark Zone, the containers belong to you.
As a completion reward: After each Survival session, your performance is measured. You earn points for various things. The more points you have, the more Sealed Containers you will receive.
Note that: If you choose the PvE-PvP mode, you will receive more points than if you play pure PvE.
In the livestream, a developer mentioned that you can receive up to 15 Sealed Containers per session.
Since the PTS are already live, some new items have been discovered, including weapons and the following gear set: D3-FNC. This set has the talent that allows you to use a submachine gun when the ballistic shield is equipped. However, the chance for critical hits is removed. In the following video, you can see some new items:
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On yesterday, November 7th, the N7 Day, new information about the upcoming science fiction role-playing game Mass Effect Andromeda was released. It has now been confirmed that the game will feature a multiplayer mode.
Mass Effect Andromeda essentially represents a quasi-reboot for the series. The story starts between the events of Mass Effect 1 and 2, when four arks and a mobile space station are sent toward the Andromeda Galaxy to establish a second home for humanity and extract resources there. In single-player mode, you take on the role of the Pathfinder Ryder, who is searching for planets suitable for colonization. In the process, he encounters some sinister aliens.
Mass Effect Andromeda with multiplayer mode, sign up for the beta now
A new trailer presents the story and shows the first glimpses of the game, which will be released in spring 2017 for PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One. However, real gameplay will only be shown on December 1st during the Game Awards. Bioware also stated that Mass Effect Andromeda will feature a multiplayer mode. However, it is still unclear what this will look like. In Mass Effect 3, it was possible to cooperatively fight against enemies with friends. Something similar could also be conceivable for Mass Effect Andromeda.
Producer Fabrice Condominas stated on Twitter that interested players can already sign up for the multiplayer beta on Bioware.com. However, this has only been announced for Xbox One so far. Both an Xbox Live and an EA account are required for registration. When the beta will start is currently still unknown.
How about a Mass Effect MMO?
Many players would certainly like a Mass Effect MMO. However, whether the multiplayer mode of Mass Effect Andromeda will offer this is rather doubtful. A co-op mode would definitely be conceivable – after all, there are two heroes to choose from in the game, a female and a male Ryder, who are siblings and will both appear in the game, regardless of who you choose as the main character. Perhaps we will learn more about the multiplayer mode of Mass Effect Andromeda on December 1st during the Game Awards.
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In Destiny today, on November 8th, the weekly reset takes place. New tasks and challenges await.
Today, on this Tuesday, there is a lot happening in Destiny. To keep you informed, we list the events:
At 10 AM is the Weekly Reset. There are new tasks. We will report on this in this article.
Additionally, with the Weekly Reset, the Festival of the Lost ends. This Halloween event lasted for two weeks and brought masks, as well as an extremely black shader and a broom.
Today, in the late afternoon, a hotfix will be released. We will report on this shortly.
After the hotfix, the November Iron Banner starts this evening. Efrideet returns to the Iron Temple and has new items and quests for you.
Additionally, today marks the start of the second challenge mode in the “Wrath of the Machine” raid: Aksis challenges you. The Vosik Challenge concludes with this. Update: Aksis is already live!
Strike on November 8th on PS4 and Xbox One
This week, the strike Wretched Chalice is the Nightfall.
The modifiers are:
Epic
Berserker: Minions of Darkness do not retreat, even when they take massive damage.
Small Arms: Primary weapon damage is favored.
Fresh Troops: Some enemies bring reinforcements.
Puzzle Game: Enemy shields are resistant to mismatched elemental damage.
In the heroic SIVA Crisis Strike playlist, the modifiers are Heroic, Solar Burn, Specialist, and Juggler.
The “Iron Lord” artifacts this week
Each week, Tyra Karn in the Iron Temple has three artifacts for you, of which you only receive one per character when you perform noble deeds in the Plaguelands for her. This week you can choose between:
Felwinter’s Relic This artifact has strange stats: 38 intellect, 129 discipline, and 86 strength!
Blizzard has learned from the mistakes of the past and is building larger patches with significantly more content for World of Warcraft.
Shortly before the release of Legion, the World of Warcraft team promised that they would not repeat some mistakes from “Warlords of Draenor”. Chief among them was the great void that often prevailed between patches. Especially the introduction of patch “6.1”, which many only remember as the “Selfie” patch (due to a toy), upset many players.
Some patches have a “smaller” name – then no one complains about lack of content.
But the “Blabla” is something many from Blizzard are already used to, as many plans, such as “releasing an addon every year”, could never be realized.
Legion seems to mark a turning point, as an overwhelming number of players are not only very satisfied with the pure content but also with the efforts to constantly deliver new content. At BlizzCon, we already got a first taste of what awaits us in patches 7.1.5, 7.2, and even 7.3. Some fans even find it almost too fast, as they – especially as “normal” raiders – can hardly keep up. But perhaps this is just a confirmation for Blizzard.
How much of the content is actually “really fresh” and how much of it Blizzard has already worked on before the release will probably remain a secret forever. But one we can cope with if the next few months remain exciting.
What do you think of Blizzard’s approach in Legion? Are you okay with the pace? Or do you not trust it yet and believe they will disappoint expectations?
Cortyn says: I am particularly excited about the “interim patches”, like 7.1.5, because the developers plan to incorporate several small things that simply contribute to the game’s atmosphere. Things like the “Ahn’Qiraj Remembrance Day” or the “Boat Day” enrich the game world, even though they don’t offer real rewards. I really enjoy such “fluff” in games and hope there will be much more of it. Now we just need to convince Blizzard to simply adopt the housing system from WildStar 1:1 – then at least my wishes in WoW would all be fulfilled. For now. However, I also believe that no one would have reacted so negatively to the “hated” patch 6.1 if they had simply called it “6.0.5”.
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The Gadgetzan expansion for Hearthstone features the “gangs” that promise interesting mechanics.
The big, but not entirely unexpected, announcement of the new Hearthstone expansion “The Streets of Gadgetzan” has sparked excitement among most fans. As often, the trailer is amusing and the various artworks also look outstanding. But can the game keep up with the card design? After the rather “mixed” Karazhan, fans remain skeptical. However, Blizzard has opened up numerous new possibilities with the new “3-class mechanic” for many cards. We reveal to you how it works.
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A large part of the cards can be associated with one of three rival gangs in the Streets of Gadgetzan from the story. Each gang is represented by 3 different classes, meaning: Only heroes of the corresponding class can include the cards in their decks.
Grimy Goons
Only Hunters, Warriors, and Paladins have access to the Grimy Goons cards. Their cards focus more on brute force (so high values) than any other mechanic. Thus, the brutal nature of ogres and other “bruisers” is reflected here. Because what says “This is my territory” more clearly than the massive fists of a two-headed ogre?
Kabal
Priests, Warlocks, and Mages gain access to the Kabal cards. These usually have an effect that experiments with either magic, alchemy, or a mix of both. The legendary card Kazakus even allows players to create their own spell!
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For Rogues, Shamans, and Druids, there is the Jade Lotus, a gang of assassins that primarily operate from stealth and then quickly disappear back into the shadows. Here, you will find many effects with Stealth but also additional coins.
The special twist with each gang: the three classes of each gang can gain access to the cards of their “colleagues.” For example, Grimy Goons cards can ensure that you discover a Hunter, Paladin, or Warrior card, even though you are “only” a Hunter. This creates exciting new combinations and plenty of surprises in the otherwise somewhat stale Hearthstone.
At Destiny, we look at the videos of the week. Bungie delivers three works, which we complement with videos from our community.
Every Monday evening, we at Mein-MMO check out the Destiny videos of the week. Once a week, Bungie selects the best clips from countless submissions, which we present in this article. However, we also want to see week after week what creative or impressive works our readers have to offer. How you can send us your videos will be explained at the end of the article.
The title “Video of the Week” was claimed this time by a single sniper shot. Just one bullet was enough to take out several opponents. See for yourself:
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A commendable mention has been given to a German-language video – which is not very common in the videos of the week from Bungie. What can be seen in it is truly a sports achievement!
https://youtu.be/kiTFfR1TZnQ
Finally, Bungie provides us with a nice montage that you can watch here:
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That’s it for now. Now let’s look at the videos from our community. Let’s kick things off with another “Top or Flop” episode. This one even features impressive Sparrow skills!
https://youtu.be/adqiYA49PJM
Moving on to two montages. The following compilation is by Ozan Ay:
https://youtu.be/-avbEgxjpyM
Finally, we have another strong montage from klangkarusell edits. In it, the PS4 Guardian SeezOfTheAbyss is in action:
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Do you also want to send us your videos? Did you experience something cool in Destiny that you want to show us all? And do you also have a bit of skill to edit it all into shape with a video editing program and post it on YouTube? Then send us the link via contact form or Facebook PM. We will definitely check out the video. Whether it will end up here as well, we cannot guarantee.
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In the code of Pokémon GO, 100 Pokémon from the 2nd generation and hints about a popular Pokémon have now been found!
The developers of Pokémon GO are taking another big step into the future of the game. In the code of the latest Update 0.45.0 of Pokémon GO hints of Pokémon from the 2nd generation have now been found. The transformation Pokémon Ditto is also said to actually be in the game now. Previously, modders had already displayed the Pokémon in the game in July.
2nd Generation in the Pokédex of Pokémon GO
As reported by TheSilphRoad, there are 100 new Pokédex entries in the game code. These range from #152 Chikorita to #251 Celebi. So far, not all data (the move set) for these Pokémon have been programmed into the game, which means that another update will be necessary to display these Pokémon in the game. Presumably, these Pokémon will be announced during a big event and integrated into the game. Possible dates could be, for example, Christmas or the birthday of Pokémon GO next year. However, these are just speculations, as there is currently no official date for the release of the 2nd Generation Pokémon.
Hints of Ditto sighted in Pokémon GO
Another interesting discovery in the game code is a new ability. It is the first new ability added to the game since the release of Pokémon GO in July. This ability is called Transform and is a quick ability (not a charging ability and not a special attack). TheSilphRoad reports that Transform is now present in the GAME_MASTER file (the settings file for the main game) and has its own animation, but is also found in the APK code. Unfortunately, there is no further information on how to catch a Ditto or whether a possible event is forthcoming.
Patrick says: Regarding the current Patch 0.45.0, there has already been a lot of positive feedback from players on social media. There it is said: The developers are making “steps in the right direction”, and the Halloween event has also been well received. With the 2nd generation of Pokémon, more variety can be brought back to the game and new goals can be offered to players. Although this information comes from data mining and is not officially from Niantic, the results of data miners have mostly been true in the past. We already knew about the daily bonuses activated in Patch 0.45.0 days before the official announcement . We are excited to see when the developers will provide the first official information on these two interesting findings.
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South Korea completely dominated the other groups throughout the Overwatch World Championship 2016 and ultimately its final opponent Russia as well. This team comes home undefeated and with the gold medal.
To be honest, the final was quite boring to watch. South Korea easily eliminated Russia with a 4-0 score. South Korea is the Overwatch World Champion, having actually won every single game in the entire World Cup 2016. However, Russia also performed very well during the championship, and I expected a more exciting final. I did not anticipate that South Korea’s victory would be so dominant that Russia couldn’t even secure a single checkpoint; not a single control point was in for the Russian team. Even among the audience, it was noticeable that the atmosphere had somewhat diminished.
This is how South Korea outplayed its opponent Russia in the Overwatch World Cup 2016
Here’s an example from the final: At first, it looked like Russia would be able to win the first point at King’s Row after they skillfully broke through South Korea’s defense. But just seconds before the point would have been taken, South Korea surprisingly came back with the help of Lucio and swept Russia off the map again. And that’s how it went for the entire four rounds.
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South Korea was able to showcase nearly perfect teamwork during the final and the entire championship. Every single player contributed to a fantastic composition. In contrast, Russia mainly had one star player – Shadowburn. South Korea quickly developed a counterplay for Shadowburn’s outstanding Genji and was able to eliminate Russia quickly, among other things, because of that.
Sweden vs. Finland – The Third Place Match
The third place match looked very different. It was incredibly exciting, and it was a joy to watch these two teams! After a 2-1 victory, Sweden secured a place on the winner’s podium and received the bronze medal. The decisive match took place on the map Nepal. Sweden was able to win the first round with TviQ’s Bastion. But Finland did not give up and struck back hard. With a very impressive McCree play by Taimou, Finland managed to take the lead in rounds 2 and 3.
However, Sweden did not take that lightly and quickly took the control point with Mei and Reaper in round 4. In round 5, it looked like Finland would be able to secure the victory for third place. They managed to hold the control point until it reached 99%. At the last moment – already in overtime – Sweden broke in again and took over the point. When Sweden reached 99%, the control over the point swung back and forth between the two teams until Sweden gained absolute control and was able to push Finland back.
What can we expect from Overwatch in esports in the future?
This question is still quite difficult to answer at this point. It is certainly not the first time in esports history that Korean teams dominate and lead to rather one-sided finals. Although I was quite impressed that the Western teams in the Overwatch World Championship 2016 held their own so well. It must also be said that there is a lot of talent and top players among the top 8 in this championship. It would be unfair to say that the other teams were bad. South Korea was simply better, by far.
What makes me a bit skeptical is the way the teams for the World Championship were determined. The Overwatch/esports community was able to participate via a click on the official BlizzCon website to decide which teams would go to the group stage. This also meant that rather popular streamers and YouTubers entered the competition who might not have been as good compared to higher-ranked players. I would wish for a different system for next year because quite honestly, that doesn’t seem right in competitive gaming. Or what do you think?
The developers share what updates are planned for the future and which features will soon be activated in Battlefield 1 .
The World War shooter Battlefield 1 will receive some cool new features in upcoming updates. For example, the Hardcore mode, which many fans are looking forward to, will soon be integrated into the game. The developers have now provided more information on what “Battlefield 1” players can expect in the near future. Here is a summary of the next changes in Battlefield 1.
Hardcore servers and Fog of War in Battlefield 1
As we have already assumed, there will soon be 2 new game modes in Battlefield 1. One of them is the known Hardcore mode, where Friendly Fire is activated among other things and players have fewer hit points. This game mode is already known from other parts of the series. According to the developers, the Hardcore servers will be “coming online soon.” However, they have not yet announced a specific release for the Hardcore mode in Battlefield 1 .
Fog of War is a new game mode that will also be unlocked in Battlefield 1 soon. It is a unique multiplayer experience in the team deathmatch mode. There are extremely poor visibility conditions in the “Fog of War” game mode. Additionally, there is no minimap or name tags to help you navigate. More information on the two game modes can be found here. Fog of War will celebrate its debut at Battlefest, which is starting soon.
A week of Battlefest in Battlefield 1
Later this month, a week-long celebration will begin in Battlefield 1. The Battlefest starts for you on November 16. During this week, there will be registration rewards, an official livestream, a unique version of the Battlepacks, missions with the community, and many other activities. More information about the Battlefest will be available soon.
Optimizations to the Suez map in Battlefield 1
The developers have listened to community feedback and will make changes to the Suez map. The layout will be revised to ensure more balanced fights and optimize the map size. The map will then have 5 flags instead of 3. Furthermore, the control points within the villages (currently Flag A and Flag C) will be reduced in size to promote dynamic duels. Additionally, there will be a tank vehicle for both bases that allows the disadvantaged team to quickly cross the map. This way, they can quickly capture a control point that is behind the enemy lines.
Giant’s Shadow Map and server rental option in Battlefield 1
In December, the first new map will be available for players of Battlefield 1. In a free update, the map Giant’s Shadow will be added to the game. The developers plan to provide more information about this map soon. Even before this map is added to the game, there will be a comprehensive update for Battlefield 1 in November. In addition to numerous improvements and innovations, this update will introduce the “rent a server” program. Optimizations for player search and server balance will also be part of this update.
Of course, further changes are planned to improve the game. What do you think would be an important change in Battlefield 1?
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In The Division, the public test servers for the Survival Update are live. Massive released the patch notes for this preliminary build of Update 1.5.
From now on, PC agents can access the PTS, the public test servers for the upcoming Survival DLC. On these servers, you can test upcoming features in advance and give Massive feedback on what changes still need to be revised. Detailed information about Survival is presented in the provided link.
The patch notes for Update 1.5 have just been released on the PTS. Keep in mind that these patch notes may change multiple times – and will. The final patch notes for Survival and 1.5 will likely take a few weeks to arrive.
World Tier 5 and Named Gear Items
Many changes are mentioned in the patch notes. We pick out the most important ones:
World Tier 5 is coming. This is accessible from Gear Score 230+. Here the enemies are at Level 34.
The maximum Gear Score is raised to 256.
Encounters on Heroic are only available at World Tier 5.
Especially exciting:
Named gear items are coming. Until now, there were only named weapons. Each named gear item has a unique talent. There is one item for each gear slot. These gear items are only available at World Tier 5 and in the Survival game mode.
Enemy armor damage is now active in PvP on the PTS. This value will be tested on the PTS, with certain modifiers for damage calculation.
The Gear Score of vendor items is no longer dependent on the World Tier, but on the player’s Gear Score.
The rewards (Credits and Phoenix Credits) from main missions will be adjusted.
Weapons:
Hip fire now has a higher recoil, depending on the weapon type. Precision rifles have the highest recoil, while pistols have the lowest.
There are several balance changes, for example, the aim assist for shotguns is reduced.
The following 12 weapons are newly added and can only be obtained at World Tier 5:
MG5 Light Machinegun
Infantry MG5 Light Machinegun
Famas Assault Rifle
Model 700 Marksman Rifle
M700 Tactical Marksman Rifle
M700 Carbon Marksman Rifle
Converted USC Submachinegun
Police UMP-45 Submachinegun
Tactical UMP-45 Submachinegun
Snub nosed Rhino Pistol
Rhino Pistol
Rhino Special Pistol
4 new named high-end weapons are coming:
Golden Rhino
Urban MDR Assault Rifle
Tommy Gun
Thompson M1928
Additionally, there are balance changes to gear sets and skills. Furthermore, numerous bug fixes are coming. You can find all patch notes in the Ubi forum in English.
What do you think of the changes?
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We show you where you may have heard one or another voice of the Overwatch heroes before.
Do individual Overwatch heroes’ voices sound familiar to you and you don’t know who to assign them to? Many of the voice actors that Blizzard has hired for Overwatch have voiced certain characters in other games. We show you 5 characters from Overwatch whose voices you may already know from other games or movies.
Overwatch voice actors in movies, series or other games
Torbjörn
Voice actor EN: Keith Silverstein
Known from games like: Hitman Absolution (Various roles), League of Legends (Shen), Resident Evil Series (Hunk), Street Fighter V (Gouken)
Voice actor DE: (Presumably) Stefan Gossler
Known as the voice of Jackie Chan (since 1995)
Known from movies like: Santa Clause, Born to be wild (voice of Tim Allen), The Penguins of Madagascar (King Julien), Jackie Chan (since 1995), Dragonball Z (Cell)
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In Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, screenshots and videos have emerged showing how the shooter looks when optimized for “PS4 Pro”.
On November 10th, the most powerful console from Sony, the PS4 Pro, will finally be released. At launch, over 30 PS4 games will benefit from the significantly higher performance, providing players with a better gaming experience.
Among the “PS4 Pro” optimized games available at launch is also Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. This first-person shooter has only been on the market for a few days. Let’s take a look at footage showing how the new CoD is supposed to look on the PS4 Pro.
Infinite Warfare on PS4 Pro – Screenshots and Video
How the game will actually look on your TV with the PS4 Pro – this question can ultimately only be answered after November 10th. However, Twitter user Juniper Roth already got his hands on a PS4 Pro at a Walmart store and has since been showing high-resolution 4K screenshots of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and other games like Uncharted 4. You can get an impression of this below:
The following video shows gameplay footage that comes from the PS4 Pro:
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Nostalrius lives on (somehow). The source code for the Classic server of World of Warcraft has been passed on.
Actually, the story about Nostalrius could have been a short one: Fans opened a private server of World of Warcraft, Blizzard shut it down, the end. But the Nostalrius team did not give up and fought long for the community that desires classic servers of World of Warcraft. There was even a meeting between the operating team and Blizzard. Mark Kern, the former WoW head, submitted a petition to Blizzard with hundreds of thousands of votes wishing for a classic server.
But then it became quiet.
The end of Nostalrius – there was even a mourning march.
Before BlizzCon, the Nostalrius team then “threatened” to “continue working on classic servers if Blizzard did not make an announcement”. And exactly that kind of announcement did not come.
The Nostalrius team has now drawn the consequences and passed the source code to the second most well-known illegal classic WoW server: Elysium. The goal here is to create a “union” of all classic WoW fans so that the community is consolidated. Some former employees of Nostalrius have already joined Elysium and are ensuring that the transition from the old to the new system goes smoothly.
Particularly tragic about the situation is that Blizzard – according to statements from Nostalrius and Mark Kern – has never responded to emails after the original meeting. Mark Kern calls the entire meeting in retrospect a complete “PR nonsense” and is quite disappointed with Blizzard’s behavior.
Nostalrius and the Blizzard employees – it looked peaceful.
Officially, Nostalrius publishes the code for the technology for “educational purposes”, so that developers can familiarize themselves with server structures beforehand if they want to work in this field later.
Cortyn says: A difficult topic where I slowly can’t really understand either side anymore. On one hand, it is shocking that Blizzard no longer responds to emails, on the other hand, it seems a bit silly to expect a very sudden reaction – especially after it was clarified that there would be no announcement at BlizzCon.
The friendly climate certainly seems to be gone, and the whole topic seems to become nasty – in the end, Blizzard will probably have the upper hand.
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We show you how to unlock and buy the different weapons in Battlefield 1.
In Battlefield 1, you are offered a large selection of different weapons. These vary by class and have different advantages and disadvantages. To find the perfect weapon for you, you need to try out many weapons first. Unlocking these weapons works like in previous Battlefield games, by making progress with the respective class. In this guide, we show you how unlocking the weapons works and how you can buy and use them.
Unlocking Weapons
In Battlefield 1, there are 4 classes: Assault,Scout,Support and Medic. Each of these classes has different weapons to choose from, which are useful for their respective roles. For example, support soldiers have weapons with a high rate of fire to keep enemies at bay. Assault soldiers have many explosive weapons and gadgets available that are well-suited for destroying enemy vehicles. Against infantry, they can even equip shotguns that quickly take down opponents. To unlock the various weapons, you need to reach certain levels with your classes.
The image on the right shows that for the Scout weapon “Martini-Henry,” you need to spend 200 War Bonds and have reached at least level 10 of the Scout class. To gain levels in your respective class, you need to earn experience points. You earn these experience points by participating in battles. Additional experience points are awarded when you fulfill your role’s tasks well. As a support soldier, you should provide your allies with ammunition. As a medic, you get extra points when you heal or revive players. In our Battlefield 1 tips for leveling classes, you can see how else you can increase your class level.
Battlefield 1 – Buying Weapons
In older installments of the Battlefield series, it was possible to use weapons directly after unlocking them. In Battlefield 1, you need to use your in-game currency to equip these weapons in battles. With a one-time purchase for the respective class, you can use the weapons. The in-game currency with which you can buy weapons is called War Bonds. You get these when you level up. For each level-up, you receive War Bonds that you can use to buy weapons. There are price differences among different weapons. The primary weapons cost more than other equipment.
Because primary weapons are relatively expensive, you should think carefully about which weapon you choose. To make this choice easier for you, we have an overview: The best weapons for each class in Battlefield 1. Of course, it always depends on play style which weapon suits you best in the different classes. However, taking a look at the provided overview can help you in your decision.
Once you have decided on a weapon, you can unlock and select it before a battle in the customization mode. To do this, start a multiplayer game and click on “Customize” before entering the battlefield. When you select the corresponding weapon and meet the level requirement for it, you can unlock that weapon.
The work on the space MMO Star Citizen is progressing. Currently, the release of Update 2.6 for the test server is being prepared, focusing on the shooter part Star Marine.
Star Marine is an important part of Star Citizen. From a first-person perspective, you explore space stations and planets, engaging in intense shooter battles with enemies. These encounters need to be fluid and fast-paced, just like you would expect from shooters. There have been some issues here, especially regarding animations and the overall “feel.” Update 2.6 will introduce several changes that will benefit Star Marine – which will finally be integrated into the game as a module. This includes polishing the overall game, as well as improved animations. Star Marine has been continuously tested and revised internally, and has now reached a “showable” state.
Update 2.6 is on the horizon
Additionally, Update 2.6 will bring some more new features. This includes significant adjustments to the lobby system as well as new missions for you to tackle. The GrimHex space station will also be expanded. And, of course, new ships will find their way into the game. This time, they are the Hoplite and the Herald.
There are still many works in progress
Update 2.6 is currently being tested internally and is expected to be released on the Star Citizen test server very soon. The developers state that testers need to be aware that there are still some bugs in the update. The purpose of the test server is to find these bugs together. In a new video, the developers of Star Citizen present the upcoming Update 2.6 in more detail. It also showcases new animations of NPCs that are meant to make the game world feel more alive.
It is still unclear when exactly Update 2.6 will be released for the space MMO Star Citizen.
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Overwatch fans will soon have a good reason to play Heroes of the Storm. Because those who play at least 15 games as part of the “Nexus Challenge” promotion will receive a unique Oni skin for Genji!
While Heroes of the Storm and Overwatch are fundamentally different games, those who can be excited about both MOBAs and team shooters can soon reap double rewards. Blizzard has announced the “Nexus Challenge” promotion from November 15 to January 4.
The long road to the Devil Ninja
In this, we only need to complete 15 games in Heroes of the Storm together with a friend in the Coop, Quick Match, unranked Team League, and ranked matches, and we will receive the following goodies as rewards:
Oni skin, portrait, and spray logo for Genji in Overwatch
Hero Zarya and Oni Genji portrait in Heroes of the Storm
However, if you complete a total of 30 games in Heroes of the Storm, you will get even better stuff, but only for Heroes of the Storm:
As already mentioned, you must play with another player from your friends list for the games to count. However, those who already have the mentioned heroes will reportedly not receive any further rewards according to Blizzard employee Xenramek in the forum. Therefore, the 30-game challenge is particularly worthwhile for newcomers in Heroes of the Storm, who have only just found joy in the game thanks to the promotion.
Jürgen says: What do you think of the promotion in Heroes of the Storm? The clear goal seems to be to attract more Overwatch players to HotS, but is this effective? Are the two games not too different to engage the player base of one game for a longer time in the other? On the other hand, the cool Oni look for Genji is certainly worth going through 15 rounds of another game, even if one might not like it.
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In The Division , Survival is becoming increasingly imminent. The public test servers for it start today. There is a wealth of information about the DLC.
Today, Massive surprised us with an impromptu livestream. They announced: “So, we are NOW live with information on Survival.” We at Mein-MMO tuned in right away and summarize the information for you.
First of all: The livestream featured gameplay on the public test servers for the Survival DLC. These PTS will be made available to PC players throughout the day. Console agents cannot participate.
The Survival expansion transforms The Division into a survival shooter. However, when the DLC and Update 1.5 will be released is still unknown. We summarize the information that we were shown.
This is Survival
The Survival expansion is paid. This grants you a new mode focused on sheer survival. This in-game mode is also called Survival.
This mode can be played as pure PvE or as PvE with PvP. You will always encounter other players in this mode. In the PvE variant, you cannot inflict damage on each other. The PvP mode offers better rewards since the “danger” is greater.
Up to 24 players can be in a Survival session.
If you die, the game is over. There is no respawn. You then have to start a new Survival session.
You must supply your agent with food and drink in this mode.
There is a cold system. The temperature is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. If it is too cold, the agent will freeze, which will eventually lower his health. However, there are fire pits, i.e., burning barrels, distributed throughout the world where you can warm up again. You can also ignite these barrels yourself. It is warmer in sheltered areas.
You are sick, you are infected. Your goal is to survive and get extracted from this area. You can slow down the infection with medication.
Crafting plays an important role. You craft items with it – not only gear but also a virus filter or skills! Because the skills are not available from the start. You have to craft them first.
Generally, you must equip yourself well first. You start with low-level gear, which you gradually improve.
At the edges of the map, the enemies are weaker. The closer you get to the Dark Zone, the stronger the enemies become.
To play Survival, you only need access to the Operations Base. You do not have to be level 30 for this. World tiers do not matter for this. All players in Survival are on the same level.
If you die, you receive an overview of your performance and thus your rewards. The prizes are containers that include items with relevant loot. If you reach the Dark Zone, you can get up to 15 containers per session from Survival.
A session is supposed to last about 90 minutes. If you want to go home with a lot of loot, it can also take 2 hours.
More information:
When you start Survival, a cutscene plays where a helicopter crashes with agents. You can watch this here at the beginning:
https://youtu.be/ap9IGgQ9WBs
You can share your items with other agents – including food and water.
Moreover, the loot that enemies drop should be available to everyone. If you are in a team, you will have to decide among yourselves who gets these items.
You need clothing that protects you from the temperature. These cosmetic items are also important in Survival.
Overall, Survival is a standalone mode in The Division that offers a completely new gaming experience and provides your “normal” agents with new items.
Survival will be released on PS4 about a month after PC and Xbox One. However, Update 1.5 will be released on all platforms simultaneously. Update 1.5 introduces World Tier 5. Furthermore, we spotted an item with a gear score of 256 in the stream. Additionally, new gear sets, named weapons, and much more are coming.
What do you think of this information? The reactions in the live chat were mostly positive.
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Which endgame content is particularly worthwhile after 1.4 in The Division – and what is available at all?
For a few days now, patch 1.4 has been available for free to all agents on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Some former agents have already dived back into the post-apocalyptic New York and are fighting for what is left. Some players who haven’t been active for a while may feel overwhelmed and ask themselves: What can I actually do in the endgame now? How do I progress here?
Because after this update, basically “everything” is worthwhile: Every enemy can drop the best possible loot depending on your world tier. However, to ensure you are not completely left alone in this new environment, we now provide you with a to-do list of activities you can engage in during endgame that are truly worthwhile.
Daily and Weekly Missions
Yes, these missions are indeed exciting again. Before update 1.4, they were completely useless in the endgame. Now, it is worth checking in daily and weekly in The Division to tackle these missions. Daily and weekly missions grant weapons, gear, containers, experience points, and Phoenix credits—all at maximum level. Master them!
Story Missions
You can complete the story missions over and over again. Set the difficulty to hard to gain credits, experience points, and a high-end gear piece at maximum value upon successful completion. The missions are also quite manageable solo. So if you’re out there alone, you can improve your agent with story missions. Moreover, the story missions are among the PvE content that has received the least criticism in the past. Have fun!
Incursions
In The Division, there are currently three incursions: Falcon Lost, Clear Sky, and Dragon’s Nest. These also allow items to drop at maximum score, along with several additional rewards. Incursions are more difficult than missions and are designed for a squad of four agents – therefore, the rewards are better as well.
The Dragon’s Nest incursion is only available to agents who own the Underground DLC. You can play incursions at world tier 4 in the difficulty “Challenging” and “Heroic.”
High-Rank and High-Risk Targets
These targets are now quite lucrative. We have already introduced the HVTs after update 1.4 here. There are daily and weekly high-rank and high-risk targets, through which you can quickly get good loot. On top of that, you’re exploring the open world in the process.
While you’re sprinting through the open world, you can also take down the named bosses you encounter. They also grant good items and respawn every 4 hours. You can find a map to the bosses in the open world in the provided link.
Underground Missions
The last PvE endgame activity is the Underground, which you can only play if you own the Underground DLC. It consists of randomly generated missions where you need to eliminate PvE enemies. At the end, there are rewards and Underground experience. With enough XP, you’ll level up in the Underground rank, and with each rank increase, you get an Underground container. Depending on your settings, you can adjust the difficulty and time required. Thus, the Underground operations are also quite manageable solo.
The Dark Zone
The Dark Zone is the PvP-PvE area in The Division, which can also be played in endgame. If you’re just after loot, keep in mind that other players can take the good stuff from you. Therefore, the Dark Zone also carries a high potential for frustration.
The Korean development studio Hound 13 is currently working on a mobile MMORPG that looks like a mobile version of TERA.
The development team consists of 45 people who have previous experience in MMORPG development. Some of them worked on games like Dragon Nest, Dungeon Strikers, and Rusty Hearts. They want to channel this experience into the new mobile MMO Project 100.
Action Battles and Colorful Graphics
Project 100 is being developed with the Unity engine, and based on a trailer, it looks very impressive. In fact, it almost seems like a mobile version of the MMORPG TERA. This is due to the colorful visuals and detailed graphics, but also because the combat feels very action-packed. Especially the fights against massive boss enemies are intense. They are taken down with a finish move. With many combo attacks, you will defeat your opponents in the game.
A Mobile MMO That Doesn’t Look Like One
https://youtu.be/zBoTAnG78uM
Of course, teamwork is an important aspect since this is an MMORPG. Being in a party gives you a significantly better chance against the many monsters. With Project 100, the developers aim to showcase the graphical capabilities of modern mobile games. The MMO could just as well be released on PC, as it offers very good graphics and interesting gameplay that can stand shoulder to shoulder with other genre representatives.
As seen in the trailer, the MMO makes a very good visual impression. This raises hopes that more mobile games will be released in the future that won’t have to hide behind console games in terms of graphics. Project 100 is set to be released next year in South Korea. There is currently no information about a release in the West. Platforms planned so far are iOS and Android.
