In Call of Duty Infinite Warfare, you have the choice between various game modes. Your skill is tested in different ways. The Activision blog has now explained some of the game modes in more detail.
The Specialist Mode is unlocked after you complete the campaign on any difficulty. If you manage to prove yourself in this single-player mode, the difficulty is set to YOLO. We will explain how this works and what it means here.
The Specialist Mode in CoD Infinite Warfare
This mode is presented as “particularly realistic” and is the precursor to the YOLO mode. In Specialist Mode, you can only heal with Nano Shots, as there is no automatic health regeneration. Because that alone would not make this mode difficult enough, there are additional circumstances that create a high difficulty level. Keep these tips in mind when trying out the mode:
Shooting limbs: If you are shot in one of your arms, it impairs your handling of equipment and worsens your aim with the weapon. Your weapon can also be shot out of your hands. If you are shot in one of your legs, your movement will be impaired.
Healing is only through Nano Shots: Automatic health regeneration is disabled.
Helmets are the only protection against headshots: Damage to helmets is permanent, so they need to be replaced regularly.
Helmets and Nano Shots use an equip slot: Remember to set both items in your loadout before you start a level.
Use cover: Shooting from cover is particularly important in this mode, as it allows you to survive longer. Use this feature regularly.
If you have managed to complete the game on this difficulty despite these harsh conditions, then the difficulty rises to “YOLO”. Hardcore players will be pleased with this mode.
Call of Duty YOLO Game Mode
For those of you who have managed to circumvent death in the past: “YOLO” stands for “You only live once.” “You only live once” is not only the name of this game mode but also its motto. Activision explains this mode as follows:
This mode is unlocked after you have completed the game on Specialist difficulty. With YOLO, we mean that you only have 1 life. If you die, you must restart the game from the beginning.
Fans of hardcore game modes will probably enjoy this mode. But it could also be the right fit for casual players looking for a challenge. As a pre-order customer of Call of Duty Infinite Warfare, you can already play the campaign now. The game officially releases tomorrow, November 4.
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Is the old MMORPG market still alive? Yes, it is alive! It has just been reported that Kakao Games (Black Desert) and Bluehole Studio (TERA) have joined forces to release a major AAA MMO.
Kakao Games and Bluehole Studio are trying with combined efforts to develop a new, very ambitious MMORPG with the working title “Project W”. Hyung-Jun Kim, former Chief Art Director at NCSOFT, will lead the upcoming MMO, supported by many other industry veterans in the development team. Kakao is handling publishing in Europe and North America.
What can we expect from Project W?
Bluehole Studios, located in North America and Asia, is primarily responsible for development. Bluehole became known mainly for TERA – with a team that originally worked on Lineage 3, but decoupled to build something new. Successfully. TERA has been among the largest MMOs in the world for years, and according to the market research company SuperData, it is even more successful than EA with Star Wars: The Old Republic. The developers mainly owe this to the release in the West.
That a sequel to TERA and a larger MMORPG from Bluehole is in development has been known for some time. Unfortunately, information so far is scarce. Currently, it is only known that there will be a completely new combat system. No wonder, the apple does not fall far from the tree: after all, the combat system is already the major strength of TERA, if not the heart of the game, which is primarily responsible for its success. Whether it will take place in the world of TERA is pure speculation at this point. According to the press release, more details will follow shortly. A planned release date for Project W is still pending.
We can be curious about what will emerge from the mix, with Bluehole as the father (producer) and Kakao Games as the mother (publisher). Being somewhat optimistically inclined, it is clear that the chief editor of Mein-MMO.de was probably wrong with his thesis. Bless Online will not be the last major MMORPG.
In The Division, we discuss whether the MMO shooter can ever regain its former glory. This question likely also depends on Destiny.
The Division is not a competitive multiplayer shooter like Battlefield 1, Call of Duty, or Titanfall 2. The PvP area is expressed in a completely different way. Instead, The Division is an online open-world RPG, an MMO shooter where everything revolves around loot and the progress of agents. In this category and at this quality, there is basically only one contender on the PS4 and Xbox One consoles: Destiny.
Currently, Destiny is the undisputed “winner” in this genre. At the end of September, the third year of this successful MMO shooter began, and it still offers exciting content for countless Guardians. However, Destiny is slowly entering a phase where the cry for new content is becoming louder. This opens the door for The Division.
Update 1.4 is just the first step of a fresh start
The Division was released in early March 2016 at a favorable time. The last DLC for Destiny had been months ago, and the April update was still more than a month away. The gamers’ thirst for “MMO shooter” content was high, which is why many Guardians peaked into the post-apocalyptic New York and were on the move as agents. It was not uncommon to read: “Destiny is dead, The Division is much better!” For a few months now, the statements are exactly the opposite.
Massive has now responded to all the criticism about The Division with Update 1.4, and many agents are full of praise for the numerous innovations. However, the patch did not add one important thing: New, fresh content. No new activities were added; only the existing ones were ruthlessly overhauled.
Currently, there is no talk of a fresh start: Some agents are cautiously peeking back into the shared-world shooter, but they cannot really do anything “new”. On top of that, one is currently showered with relevant loot, so one quickly reaches the maximum level, and for many, there is no long-term motivation.
Players need content for the winter
For months, The Division 1.4 will not be able to engage the agents – but it doesn’t have to. Because “soon”, the Survival Update is expected to be released and provide new gameplay content. Additionally, “Last Stand”, the last major expansion included in the season pass, is expected at the beginning of 2017. Massive still has two aces up its sleeve to win the agents back in the near future.
Destiny is currently doing exceptionally well: Just this week, the first challenge mode in the “Wrath of the Machine” raid launched. Moreover, the Festival of the Lost is still ongoing. However, the maximum light level of 400 can already be reached – and many Guardians have already achieved it. “Rise of Iron” doesn’t have many irons in the fire left to bridge the time until the next big thing – presumably Destiny 2.
In December, there is still expected to be a larger event around the Sparrow Racing League, but a Sparrow race is not everyone’s cup of tea. And how things will progress in Destiny remains to be seen. It is possible that this MMO shooter will once again fall into a bit of hibernation, as it did last year, until new content or events are offered in the spring.
This time can be utilized by The Division if Massive delivers high-quality and mostly bug-free content. Many Guardians will undoubtedly be happy if there is something to do as an agent again, once the worthwhile Guardian activities thin out.
We do not know what the future holds for The Division. Perhaps a strong fresh start is achieved in the coming weeks and months. But it is certainly beneficial for both MMO shooters to have each other as “rivals”. If The Division blossoms again, Bungie will have to react and make Destiny profitable again. Competition indeed stimulates business. And players should benefit from it.
For the player base to look back at The Division, there will likely need to be a quieter period for Destiny first.
For Revelation Online, the first Closed Beta starts today. Anyone with an access code or founder package can join in and download the client.
Today at 3 PM it finally began! After the beta of the highly anticipated AAA MMORPG Revelation Online was postponed from October 25 to November 3, it is finally here today, and a large number of players are flooding the servers of the online role-playing game.
These are already well-populated this afternoon, and half an hour after the launch of the test phase, we found ourselves in a queue. We shouldn’t complain about a lack of players in the Revelation Online beta. In the first beta, we can level up to 49, participate in 10vs10 PvP battles, and clear four dungeons with varying difficulty levels.
Beta access still possible
The first Closed Beta runs from today (November 3) to November 17, 2016. Those who do not have access yet can still join via a founder package, which grants access to the current and upcoming betas of the game. You can buy founder packages from the publisher My.com via the provided link. There is also a cool launch trailer for the beta and our first impression:
Who secured a spot in the quarter-finals at the Overwatch World Cup 2016? Here you can find more about the match schedules and teams that will compete for the championship title at BlizzCon 2016!
A total of 8 countries qualified in the group stage to continue competing for the world championship. These countries are:
Russia
France
Spain
Finland
South Korea
USA
China
Sweden
They are the top 8 from all Overwatch regions in the world and will now compete at BlizzCon 2016 in California. Tomorrow, on November 4, 2016, at 21:00, the quarter-finals will start, directly followed by the semi-finals.
Friday, November 04 Quarter-finals & Semi-finals – 21:00 to 06:00
How did the teams perform in the group stage?
Group A: Spain, Sweden, Canada, and Brazil faced each other. A group that promised a lot of potential. The big favorites were the Swedes, but Spain managed to push them down to 1st place in their group. Both teams made it to the quarter-finals, led by their captains Sergei ‘Winghaven’ Torras from Team REUNITED and Jonathan ‘harryhook’ Tejedor Rua from Team EnVyUs.
Group B: If there was an absolute “group of death,” it was probably this one with Russia, USA, and Germany. All three are among the best teams so far. Germany was even considered one of the favorites for the championship title! Unfortunately, Germany did not make it in the group stage and was utterly crushed by Russia, as can be seen in the following video. Germany managed to go home with one point and finished ahead of Chile in third place in their group. Sorry guys, maybe next year.
Group C: Here it was less spectacular, and South Korea simply dominated the second-placed Finland, thanks to Gong ‘Miro’ Jin Hyuk’s Winston.
Group D: This group featured three teams that delivered exciting matches, namely China, France, and Thailand. They all had a chance for a spot in the quarter-finals until the end of the day. Ultimately, they all competed in a round-robin tournament against Nepal to determine who would advance. China and France succeeded in the end – they can continue to hope for the championship title.
We are excited to see which teams will make their way to the podium and the grand finale!
Saturday, November 05 Third Place Match & Final – 19:00 to 03:00
We will continue to keep you updated and will also report on the semi-finals and finals. So far, there have definitely been some surprises and exciting matches.
Don’t forget that there will be more tournaments at BlizzCon 2016 if you want to catch something other than Overwatch in between, namely: Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm and the „World of Warcraft” Arena championships!
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ArcheAge adds additional areas along with two new races – the Warborn and Dwarves – with the Revelation Add-on. The Art Team of Trion’s sandbox MMO had some unique ideas in their design. In an interview, the designers revealed what inspired them in their work.
Who doesn’t know the horned demon gang from Mad Max: Fury Road? What? You can’t remember the hellish minions in the post-apocalyptic epic? Well, there were no demons in the film. Rather, the wasteland action odyssey served as the primary inspiration for the designers of ArcheAge for the new demon race of the “Warborn“.
There is no beer in the Mech!
In an interview, the art design team behind ArcheAge was asked how they came up with the various ideas and concepts for the new content of the “Revelation” add-on. For the Warborn, it was clearly Mad Max, but the Dwarves are traditional Tolkien with a hefty dose of Steampunk. Moreover, we learn that there is no beer inside a Dwarf mech called “Moloch”! Have fun with the interview!
Which games besides ArcheAge have you worked on so far?
Many of the colleagues in the team have worked on various projects, including games, films, and animations. As far as games are concerned, the team has mainly worked on MMORPGs.
There is a traditional view of the fantasy figure of the Dwarf. What differences or similarities does your Dwarf have with this image? What makes the Dwarf in ArcheAge special?
The Dwarf from ArcheAge does resemble the classic image of the fantasy figure of the Dwarf. However, one special feature is the fact that the civilization of the Dwarves in ArcheAge is heavily oriented towards their unique engineering skills. Additionally, there are connections to vast areas. The Moloch is a testament to the advanced engineering skills of the Dwarves. Its combat capabilities exceed the limited physical abilities of the Dwarves.
What served as a model for the Warborn? Are there influences from other games, movies, etc.?
Mad Max: Fury Road provided inspiration for the Warborn. We found many similarities between the lives of the Warborn and Mad Max: Fury Road. For example, the desert areas and the tough fight for survival. The sunburned wilderness is meant to reflect this concept. In this dangerous environment, the Warborn try to realize their true potential. The clothing and dwellings of the Warborn are also based on recycled materials.
How do the new areas differ from the old? Was there a particular focus on the new areas?
The areas of the new races include new environments and climatic conditions that have never been seen before in ArcheAge. This includes the icy winter landscapes of the Dwarves and the deadly desert of the Warborn. Additionally, other areas have been added, including the peaceful Ahnimar and the stormy Rokhal Mountains. We would also like to add new areas and environments to ArcheAge in the future.
What was your idea behind the creation of Ahnimar, the homeland of the Daru?
We wanted to build a city for the Daru. This race has many roles in ArcheAge. In the Golden Plain, there are already a few Daru cities. The new area will provide more insight into the engineering skills of the Daru. Among other things, a hot air balloon will be featured. We are excited to present an area that fits very well with the characteristics of the Daru.
What physical aspect posed the greatest challenge in developing the Dwarves and Warborn?
The trickiest part was the introduction of new body types. Existing outfits had to be adapted to the new models. Many outfits look different depending on the race, which contributes significantly to player enjoyment. Honestly, everything the Warborn wears looks really tough ^^.
What happens to the Dwarves’ beer when they transform into a Moloch?
Despite their love for beer, the Dwarves need to sober up to survive ^^. Without the extensive engineering knowledge of the Dwarves, the Moloch would not be possible. We introduced it in the hope that the transformation will be strategically utilized in massive PvP battles.
What served as a model for Orchidna? Are there influences from other games, films, etc.?
Orchidna appears as the Evil Queen in ArcheAge. She is a mix of human, Serpentis, and devil. Her original young human self is replaced with a more mature, charismatic, and majestic figure filled with hate and vengeance. Charlize Theron’s role in The Huntsman & The Ice Queen was undoubtedly an inspiration for Orchidna.
What is up with her snakes? Where do they come from? What is her relationship with them?
The snakes represent Serpentis. Orchidna’s serpentine dress symbolizes the connection between Serpentis and her. Serpentis’ blood flows through Orchidna’s veins.
What is the Thunderwing Titan? A dragon? What served as a model for the Thunderwing?
The Thunderwing is a mythical giant bird that commands thunder. In the story by Minhee Jeon (author and creator of the ArcheAge universe), this being was raised by a minion. As the name suggests, the creature is based on an ancient East Asian legend about a three-legged crow that is said to have lived in the sun. The immense wings of this being and its ancient power embody this concept very coherently.
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The hidden appearance of the Frost Death Knight weapon in WoW frustrates players so much that Blizzard has now revealed where to find it.
Since the release of the “Legion” expansion of World of Warcraft, players have been hunting for the different designs of the artifact weapons. Each weapon – that is, each specialization of all classes – has a hidden design that can be obtained somewhere in the game world. All hidden skins have now appeared, with one single exception: Frost Death Knights.
The hidden skin of the artifact weapon has driven some players to desperate actions. From planting all flower pots in Dalaran in different combinations to camping specific spots 24/7. Since there had been no indication of how to obtain the hidden design, fans pleaded for redemption – and Blizzard responded in the official forum:
“Many of you have asked about the hidden appearance variant of the Frost Death Knight. We tried not to reveal too much in terms of spoilers, but since it is now the last one that still needs to be discovered, we decided to give you a hint. This appearance variant is tied to a specific world boss that has not spawned yet. Once this boss is available, we suspect that the appearance variant will be discovered very quickly.”
For many players, this information was a relief, as they can now temporarily halt their search. However, other players complained because this means that the alternate skin can only be obtained every 10 weeks (it takes this long for all world bosses to rotate) – with a drop chance that has not yet been disclosed. It seems that Frost Death Knights will still have to be patient.
Revelation Online is currently launching its first Closed Beta in the country, but players in China have been enjoying the AAA-MMORPG for some time and are being introduced to the first new class: a cunning Assassin!
Players in the West can only start playing the beta of Revelation Online today due to a delay, but players in China, the birthplace of the MMORPG, have had access to the game for a while. And as is usual with online role-playing games, there are already new classes. One of them was recently introduced and it is an old fan favorite: the Assassin!
Assassin Slaughter Marathon
The Assassin in Revelation Online doesn’t reinvent the assassination wheel and comes as a classic ninja sneaky and sword-wielding character. He strikes swiftly from the shadows and slashes through individual enemies as well as whole hordes with insane speed. He reminds players of countless Assassin-ninja heroes who have carried out their assassinations before him in MMOs like Black Desert Online, Blade & Soul, or World of Warcraft.
Nevertheless, the attacks and skills of the Assassin look very cool, and those who enjoy this type of character will surely have fun with the Revelation Ninja as well. When we will be able to slay with the assassin here in the country is still unknown. First, the first beta needs to go through. We have included a video of the Assassin for you, but unfortunately it is in Chinese. The Assassin is expected to launch in China on December 16.
What do you think about the Revelation Ninja? Does such a sneaky slaughter hero simply belong, or is it time to move on from the same old 08/15 villain concept? Let us know in the comments!
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NCSoft’s MOBA COOP game Master X Master is entering another alpha test phase this November. This time we will get to try out the new ranked PvP mode, as well as the regular game modes.
Master X Master is not just a MOBA game, but also a COOP top-down shooter, and from November 22 to 28, we will have the chance to play NCSoft’s genre mix again as alpha testers. This time, there are ranked matches as new content for us to test. These will be conducted on the well-known 5vs5 MOBA map “Titan Ruins”.
More Champions!
To ensure the test works optimally, we will have all previous champions unlocked. Additionally, there are even two new champions named Nedien and Tulam, who we will also get to try out. Anyone who plays a total of five ranked matches – just participating counts, winning is not required – will also receive the title “Alpha Incarnation”.
The alpha test event starts at 3:00 PM and ends on the last day at 11:00 PM. In addition to the 5vs5 PvP mode, there will also be the familiar 3vs3 arena and co-op modes.
With the PS4 Pro, the list of games known to have a “PS4 Pro” optimization available at launch is here.
In exactly one week, it’s time: On November 10, 2016, the most powerful console from Sony, the PS4 Pro, will be released. This console does not replace the current PS4 but simply offers a better gaming experience. With an improved CPU and GPU, a resolution of up to 4K, HDR technology, and faster, more stable refresh rates, your gaming experience reaches a new level.
But which games will receive an upgrade right at launch? Which games will provide a “PS4 Pro” optimization? A list has now been released by PlayStation.
Battlefield 1, CoD, FIFA 17 – over 30 games are optimized at launch
The following games will receive an individual update at the launch of the PS4 Pro:
Battlefield 1
Bound
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Driveclub VR
EA Sports FIFA 17
Firewatch
Helldivers
Hitman
Hustle Kings
inFAMOUS First Light
inFAMOUS Second Son
Knack
Mafia III
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
NBA 2K17
Paragon
PlayStation VR Worlds
Ratchet & Clank
Rez Infinite
RIGS Mechanized Combat League
Rise Of The Tomb Raider
Robinson: The Journey
Smite
Super Stardust Ultra
The Elders Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
Skyrim Special Edition
The Last Of Us Remastered
The Last Of Us: Left Behind
The Playroom VR
Titanfall 2
Tumble
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Viking Squad
World Of Tanks
XCOM 2
In the future, many more games that are “PS4 Pro” optimized will come. By the end of the year, there should be more than 45 games, including The Last Guardian or Final Fantasy XV. For Honor will follow in early 2017.
Additionally, Sony promises that all first-party titles released from 2017 onwards will be “optimized for the power of the world’s most powerful console.” Examples mentioned include Gravity Rush 2, Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and Gran Turismo Sport.
We show how you can best prepare for the cinematic quest in Warframe to be able to play it right at release.
After an early announcement, several delays, and splitting the next major story expansion “The War Within” into several smaller parts, the long-awaited associated cinematic quest will be released in November. At least for PC players of the free-to-play space shooter.
In this, Conclave master Teshin will play a major role. For the first time, the eager Tenno will also learn more about the two Grineer queens and their dark plans. However, in order to dive straight into the story after its release, some players may still have several tasks ahead of them.
Preparation is everything
Veteran and longtime players should normally be able to jump right in. However, if you belong to those who haven’t been in the Warframe universe for long or haven’t progressed very far into the depths of space, you still have some hurdles to overcome.
For some, the path to “The War Within” is not only rocky and difficult but also far away
Specifically, this means that you must have access to the planet Sedna and thus meet at least the requirements to unlock the Sedna bridge on Pluto. However, since this planet is one of the last to be unlocked on your journey through the dark, cold, and silent vacuum of space, many other celestial bodies and tasks lie ahead of you to get there.
In addition to all the bridges and their specific requirements that are to be found and mastered on your journey towards Sedna, you will automatically gain access to more quests. While the actual missions of the individual planets can be completed relatively quickly, you should take a little more time for the stories, as often you learn more about the Warframe universe only through them.
Up to here and no further: The completed Sedna bridge
Also, keep in mind that these quests are currently not repeatable. Although developer Digital Extremes is responding to players’ wishes for a way to experience them again, they are currently only working on enabling this for “The Second Dream” in preparation for “The War Within”. More will follow at a later date.
The quests to be completed are:
Vors Preis
Einmal erwacht
Der Archwing
Gestohlene Träume
Das neue Fremde
Natah und
Der zweite Traum
Especially for the last two stories, it’s worth not only having a careful ear for the dialogues. In “Natah”, you learn more about the origin of the Lotus, your good voice that guides you through the missions. “The Second Dream”, on the other hand, marks the beginning of a large, three-part, and comprehensive Tenno origin story, where “The War Within” tells the second part.
Just like in “The Second Dream”, many cutscenes are also awaiting you in the upcoming story, in which both your equipped Warframe and, for the first time, your Operator will be visible. So if you come up with the idea of streaming it or digitally capturing it for yourself, you should ensure that you are satisfied with the look of your gear.
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Besides these rather personal requirements, you should have reached at least Rank 5. Not only must you have built a weapon of this rank as a requirement for the Sedna bridge, but you also need mastery rank 5 to start “The Second Dream”. Once you have mastered all these tasks, you are ready to enjoy the upcoming major story expansion.
If you still don’t know how to increase your rank or need other helpful tips for a good start in Warframe, then just take a look at our Warframe beginner’s guide.
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You only have a few days left to achieve your goals for this ranked season in LoL and secure a cool skin.
The ranked season for 2016 in League of Legends ends on November 8. Until then, you still have time to reach a Gold rank. If you achieve Gold or a higher rank, Riot rewards you with an exclusive skin. We show you what this skin looks like and when exactly you have time to improve your ranked position. Additionally, there are more ranked rewards waiting for you.
Rewards for the League of Legends Season 2016
Exactly at midnight from November 7 to November 8, the ranked queues will be taken down for 90 minutes. During this time, the ranked rewards for the 2016 season will be distributed to the corresponding players. Players in the Challenger tier should know that the position that counts is the one you have at the last ranked update on November 7. Therefore, the games must be completed before this update. For games below the Master tier, it’s different. There, the games just need to start before 11:59 PM. You can find a countdown for this in your League of Legends client. The open beta for the game client starts soon.
The following rewards await you for reaching the various ranks:
Gold+: Summoner Icon, Banner Frame, Loading Screen Frame (including Division Marking), Design for Friend Requests, Victorious Maokai (+ Maokai, if you do not own the champion yet)
Challenger: Summoner Icon, Banner Frame, Loading Screen Frame, Design for Friend Requests, Victorious Maokai (+ Maokai, if you do not own the champion yet), Exclusive real-life rewards
To qualify for these rewards, the rank you have at the end of the season counts. It does not matter what your highest placement during the season was. For reaching 15, 30, or 45 points in Team Ranked, you also receive Ward Skins.
Victorious Maokai
As mentioned, players who have reached at least the Gold rank will receive a gifted skin. For the 2016 season, it is Victorious Maokai. If you have not purchased Maokai yet, you will also receive the champion for free. In the video from SkinSpotlights, you can see the various animations of this skin and how the abilities look in-game.
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At The Division, there is the first info about Update 1.5. This will be released with the “Survival” update.
Although there is no release date for Update 1.5 and the Survival DLC yet, the developers spoke during today’s status report about some interesting information regarding it. Update 1.5 is supposed to come “soon”, it is not far away. Now is also a good time to prepare for more information on it. In the coming days, it will be exciting again around Ubisoft’s MMO shooter.
A current issue that Update 1.5 will address is the shotgun meta in PvP, particularly on the consoles PS4 and Xbox One. It is not the intention to nerf shotguns, but to adjust aim assist. However, details are not yet disclosed. The developers will take a close look at the data and respond accordingly.
Additionally, Patch 1.5 brings the following changes:
A better scaling regarding loot and rewards will be introduced. Currently, with a top-equipped Tier-4 agent, one can reduce the world rank, quickly master the incursion “Clear Sky” and collect many Phoenix Credits – 100 per run. However, this “Phoenix Credits” farming is not an exploit, so you can do it without being punished.
The stuttering issue in the Dark Zone on Xbox One requires a client patch. A solution has already been found, but it can only be applied with 1.5.
The survival link does not function properly. It allows players to become invincible for a few seconds.
Before 1.5, public test servers will return
Before Update 1.4, there was a multi-week PTS phase, in which the changes were tested and adjusted in advance. This worked well, which is why there will also be public test servers for Update 1.5. When these will start exactly is still unknown. It is also unlikely that the PTS will be available on consoles. However, they are still working on implementing it.
During this PTS phase, they want to test “Enemy-Armor-Damage” in PvP. The developers will work with modifiers to find the balance. However, there is no further information on this yet.
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The PvP MMORPG The Exiled, formerly The Valley, will launch its final Alpha next month.
During this Alpha, the developers will have the servers running 24 hours a day, seven days a week from December 1 to December 21. This gives interested players the opportunity to play the Alpha version a bit longer and provide the developers with in-depth feedback. The Beta will follow next year.
The Alpha brings several new features
For the Alpha, several game worlds will be launched, each capable of hosting around 150 players. Players should quickly band together into clans on these worlds to defend themselves against the many dangers in the “Valley” and against other players. New features in the latest Alpha include extensive performance improvements for the game. This should lead to minimal queues when logging in as well.
The game is becoming more polished
The targeting system has also been revamped, which should now feel significantly better. The UI received an overhaul and now displays all important information in the appropriate places. Additionally, the UI is now said to be clearer. The game events have been revised to offer greater challenges. New social features have also been introduced for clans and solo players. The developers have also fine-tuned the balancing and graphics. Bugs have been fixed as well. More details about the new Alpha of The Exiled will follow soon.
Anyone wanting to participate in the final Alpha of the PvP MMORPG The Exiled can purchase one of the Development Supporter Packs through the official website.
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The developers of WoW have learned a lot. However, not all hidden content remains a positive memory.
Hidden content has always been part of World of Warcraft. Sometimes it was just well-camouflaged Easter eggs, occasionally secret items, and sometimes small scripted events that made lore enthusiasts squeal with joy. But with World of Warcraft: Legion, the developers have included so many hidden things in the game that there is basically something for every class.
The most prominent example here is the hidden artifact weapon skins that can be obtained for every class and specialization. While some classes can receive their skin relatively “boringly” by simply purchasing it or hoping for a random drop, other classes have complete questlines filled with much effort and exciting actions.
In the official forum, Community ManagerOrnyx says:
“We have learned many important lessons about hidden content and different unlock methods throughout the development of Legion. Some of our efforts were obviously more successful than others. We take these lessons to heart and will consider them in the future. Furthermore, we are working on some small changes for a future patch that will alter how hidden artifact weapon skins are obtained. The goal is to reduce the frustration caused by some of the elusive skins.”
Cortyn says: Honestly, I’m quite glad that there are so many differences with the hidden skins. However, I agree that it can be frustrating to just wait for a random drop from a world boss. Nevertheless, I hope that in the future there will still be such differences between classes and not everyone farms something hidden according to “template X” where only the location and name were exchanged.
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Star Citizen is a phenomenon. Not only is it a very ambitious game that aims to mix space action with MMO and shooter, not only because of the enormous amount raised through crowdfunding, but also due to the trading of in-game ships.
The developer studio Cloud Imperium repeatedly releases new spaceships, which fans of Star Citizen can buy with real money and then add to their fleet – hoping to fly them at the game’s release. These ships can cost several hundred dollars. However, trading the ships between players can often bring in much more money.
The Blooming Trade with Star Citizen Spaceships
Kyle Brodzky was an early backer and bought a very cheap pre-order package with a spaceship insurance in 2013. With a gift card, he acquired another spaceship, which he actually didn’t want. There was no way for him to “exchange” the ship. So he jokingly asked in the forum if anyone wanted to buy the ship. This set off an avalanche. A player bought the ship from him for 146 dollars. Much more than it actually cost. Because at that time, the ships still had insurances that didn’t need to be purchased separately.
Since he was an early backer, he was able to buy new ships with insurances repeatedly, which were withheld from those who joined the crowdfunding later. So he regularly bought insured ships and resold them at a higher price. This grew to larger proportions. Even intermediaries who offered to ensure a safe sale earned good money on the transactions. It even went so far that in-game trophies or cosmetic items were sold for significantly more money than they were actually worth. Only because certain backers received these cheaply and others wanted them.
From Pixel Spaceship to Real Car
Kyle Brodzky explains that the trade in spaceships in Star Citizen flourished. Not only money was offered for the ships, but additionally keys for other games and even actual motorcycles and cars. Kyle Brodzky exited this business when his car broke down and he took out $5,000 from his bank to buy a new car. He earned this $5,000 purely from trading spaceships. He reflected on the fact that others had essentially spent this $5,000 on nothing but pixels, while he was able to buy a car with it.
He was actually glad about it, but he exited the ship trading in Star Citizen. However, he still owns a few cool ships, hoping to eventually fly them in the MMO.
In World of Warships, we can now hire the action hero Steven Seagal as a ship captain. All we need to do is gather a lot of experience points in Wargaming’s ship spectacle within a certain time.
Steven Seagal saved the USS Missouri from terrorists in the 1992 action spectacle “Under Siege” as the rough cook Casey Ryback. 24 years later, he returns to the US Navy, but not as a cook, but as a commander! In World of Warships, Wargaming’s naval warfare MMO, we can hire the aging martial artist as a 6-point captain for American warships thanks to a special event.
Shells instead of soup!
But before Captain Seagal comes on board, we must prove ourselves worthy. Only those who accumulate a proud 70,000 experience points in co-op, random, and ranked battles from November 1, 2016, to December 14, 2016, will get the 90s hero on their ships. Seagal also brings 100 flags with signal code “Hotel Zulu”.
As Wargaming is indeed Wargaming and spares no expense or effort for its special events (see the epic trailer for the Halloween event in World of Tanks Blitz), there is a very cool trailer for the Seagal event, in which Seagal, as a reclusive Aikido master, welcomes a new student in a mountain cabin, but then unexpectedly comes to World of Warships. We have embedded the trailer here for you.
Jürgen says: I watched nearly all the action movies with Seagal and co. when I was young in the 90s, and Under Siege was one of my favorite films. I mean, a brawling cook who just happens to be a Navy SEAL taking down terrorists on a battleship: How awesome is that?! Therefore, I HAVE to have Seagal and my current plans for other games will probably have to give way to Wargaming’s naval warfare MMO.
https://youtu.be/aFN12W7G-jY
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In Destiny, there are offers from Guardians who want to carry other players through the Trials of Osiris using DDoS attacks – for a price.
The Trials of Osiris are the hardest PvP challenge in Destiny. Only with a “Flawless” ticket can you reach the Lighthouse on Mercury, a place that many Guardians will never see. But only there can you find certain items that players can proudly display in the Destiny universe.
Therefore, some Guardians like to use so-called “carry” services: Particularly skilled players offer to carry other Guardians through the Trials, allowing them to access the desirable loot. This offer is often made by streamers, who can show in their live streams that they not only have skills but also have a heart for Guardians with less skill.
Even though this is already frowned upon by many “honest” Trials players, it gets even uglier when real money comes into play. Recently, there are also offers that take it a step further: paid DDoS carries are being offered.
Bungie takes DDoSing very seriously
In recent days, a post went around the Reddit forum, showcasing such an offer. It caused quite a stir. Nearly 4000 users upvoted the post to ensure Bungie takes notice.
A week ago, Bungie spoke out, stating that they take this matter very seriously. Recently, DDoSing during the Trials has increased. They assured that several staff members are working around the clock to ensure safety and a good, fair Destiny experience. Players are advised to report cheaters directly in-game. User reports are important, but they also have their own systems to automatically identify offenders.
The ban hammer has also been swung frequently lately. Those who carry out DDoS attacks can expect permanent bans. So do not accept such offers – and do not offer them either.
Bungie is doing something about it, but some Guardians feel that this is not enough. They demand harsher measures. After all, the cheaters not only gain unfair advantages but also spoil the experience for other Guardians.
In the upcoming preseason, there will be some changes to the Masteries of League of Legends. Which masteries will be removed can be found here.
The upcoming year 2017 is a special year for “League of Legends” players, as the developers have several changes planned. Not only is the popular SoloQueue returning to the game, but also a Sandbox Mode that players have wished for years will be integrated into the game. In our League of Legends Overview for 2017 , you can see the planned changes that await you. The developers have now announced which changes to the mastery system will already be implemented in the preseason.
League of Legends changes to Masteries
During the preseason, there will be significant changes to the masteries. In addition to some fine-tuning in various areas, masteries like Eternal Strength will be completely removed from the game and replaced with new ones. Other masteries have been moved to different tier areas because the initial masteries are more focused on the early game or jungle play. Let’s start with the changes to the Ferocity tree.
Ferocity: This tree is intended for players who prefer longer fights and are not focused on a “quick” kill.
T2
Double-Edged Sword: Moved from T2 to T4.
Fresh Blood (New!): The first attack against a champion deals 10 (+1 per level) additional damage. Cooldown: 9 seconds
T4
Double-Edged Sword: Now deals 5% additional damage and increases the damage taken by 2.5%.
Suppression: Removed.
Combat Meditation (New!): This talent is safer than Double-Edged Sword but requires time to become effective. “Deals up to 5% additional damage for 5 seconds while fighting against an enemy champion.”
Bounty Hunter: Direct buff. Damage per killed opponent increases by 1.5% each. Each opponent counts only once.
Key Masteries
Battle Fury: The bonus of this talent is now pure attack damage. “Hits with attacks as well as abilities against enemy champions generate stacks of Fury (2 for melee champions, 2 seconds cooldown for ability hits). These stacks last for 4 seconds (max. 10 stacks) and increase the damage of your normal attacks by 1–6 per stack.
Shrewdness: This tree provides options for champions who want to deal burst damage or support allies.
T4
Gift of the Guardian of the Groves (New!): After entering brush (Hello Garen mains), your next attack (auto-attack or ability) deals an additional 3% of the target’s maximum health as magic damage. Cooldown: 9 seconds.
T5
Precision: This mastery will be adjusted due to the removed armor penetration. “You gain 1.7 lethality and 0.6 (+0.06 per level) magic penetration per point. (With 5 points, you gain 8.5 lethality and 3 (+0.3 per level) magic penetration.)”
Determination: This tree now actively supports tanks instead of just buffing them passively.
T2
Siege Master (New!): Farming at the tower becomes safer. “You gain 8 armor and magic resistance when near an allied tower.”
T4
Fearless (New!): At the start of a fight, you gain more defensive stats. “You gain an additional 10% armor and magic resistance (+2 armor and magic resistance per level) for two seconds when an enemy champion deals damage to you (nine seconds cooldown).”
Key Masteries
Eternal Strength (Removed!): This mastery was particularly popular among junglers and was often chosen regardless of playstyle. The additional 300 health for AD junglers was too strong in many situations. Removing this mastery should ensure that ADs play as ADs and tanks as tanks. Furthermore, junglers should now choose key stones that assist their playstyle rather than their position. As a note, the developers added: They are aware that this change will hit some junglers hard for whom this key stone was important. With the further changes in the preseason, they are confident that these junglers will also find other key stones that fit their champion or playstyle.
Courage of the Colossus (New!): If you initiate a fight with hard CC, you get a strong shield! “Initiators then receive a bit more resistance when they urgently need it: When they charge into the enemy team. You receive a shield for four seconds that is equal to 7% (+7% for each enemy champion nearby) of your maximum health when you hit an enemy champion with heavy crowd control (30 seconds cooldown).”
Heavy crowd control refers to abilities that completely remove control over the character. Light crowd control only partially removes control. Examples of heavy crowd control:Airborne (Yasuo, Malphite), Forced Action (Shen, Rammus), Stun (Annie, Zilean), Suspension (Nami (Q), Vel’Koz (E)
Since the masteries are currently being tested on the PBE servers, there may still be changes to the system. What do you think about the current changes?
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According to the developers, “The Journey” helped to achieve 20% more active players in the first week of FIFA 17 than in the comparable period of FIFA 16. However, other modes, such as FUT 17, were also very successful.
In FIFA 17, you can soon experience the story mode “The Journey” entirely in German.
As EA Sports announces, “The Journey” will receive a language update in the near future. This will allow you to set the story mode to German. Until now, it has only been possible to enjoy “The Journey” in English with German subtitles. The update is expected to be released this fall on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
Famous voice actors lend their voices to the characters: Alex Hunter is voiced by David Turba (the German voice of Shia LaBeouf), team manager Butler by Charles Rettinghaus (Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx), agent Michael Taylor is voiced by Torsten Michaelis (Sean Bean), and Jan Spitzer (J.K. Simmons, Danny Trejo) voices Jim Hunter, Alex’s grandfather.
In the following video, you will get an initial impression:
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In addition to German, you can also play the mode with the languages Spanish, Italian, and French.
In “The Journey”, you take on the role of young football talent Alex Hunter, who gets to experience the “Premier League”. The character goes through ups and downs, and you are there up close. The story is advanced through several cutscenes.
This first-time story mode in FIFA’s history was mostly received positively. The most common criticism lies in the brevity of the story, which essentially means: Fans want more of it. EA Sports also presented some interesting facts about “The Journey”.
Alex has already played more than 124 million matches
In an infographic, various numbers are mentioned. So far, 124 million matches have been played in “The Journey” and 164 million goals scored – and that in 183 countries worldwide.
With 18%, most players chose Manchester United, followed by Liverpool FC (11%), Leicester City (11%), Arsenal (10%), and West Ham United (8%). Overall, Alex celebrated 560,000 championships and over one million “FA Cup” victories. The majority of his loans were to Newcastle United. The average player rating is 8, and ball control was the most frequently chosen attribute.
Adetomiwa Edun, the actor of Alex Hunter, is quoted as follows:
It’s just incredible that so many people are playing The Journey. The feedback on social media has been phenomenal – fans calling for Alex Hunter during major games, it’s just surreal. I can’t wait to see how Alex’s journey continues.
According to the developers, “The Journey” helped to achieve 20% more active players in the first week of FIFA 17 than in the comparable period of FIFA 16. However, other modes, such as FUT 17, were also very successful.
