With the quest “The War Within” in Warframe, not only a completely new environment but also a new mode will make its way into the game. We give you an overview of what to expect after a discussion with the developers.
Soon, PC players of the free-to-play space shooter Warframe will get their chance – the long-awaited quest “The War Within”, which reveals and advances further aspects of the story, will be released this November. PS4 and Xbox One Tenno will have to wait a little longer. However, according to studio manager Sheldon Carter, everything is being done to release the console build before Christmas.
The developers initially want to reveal little about the specific content of the story. Because in addition to narrative content, new systems and mechanics will also come. For example, a revision of the mission deployments and their rewards, which are directly connected to a yet unexplained system. Nonetheless, the developers introduced us the upcoming new mode “Assault” last Friday, which takes place in a completely new tileset of the Grineer Fortress.
Part 1 of the mission: Gain access to the fortress
Assault – Sabotage meets mobile defense
Access to this mode is only granted after you have completed a cinematic quest. The Grineer fortress itself is located in the live gameplay shown between Eris and Pluto. The spectacle was presented by community producer & live operations manager Rebecca Ford, better known to players as “Lotus” or “Space-Mom”. In addition to the well-known modes like Survival, Rescue, and Spy, there will also be a special form of sabotage, the already mentioned mode “Assault”.
The Grineer have a settlement in their sights with their long-range artillery near Jupiter. Our task is to sabotage this mini Death Star cannon and redirect it to a hostile target. At the start of the mission, however, our first task is to gain access to the fortress.
This leads to a brief struggle for survival on a bridge open to space on both sides. Ground troops will receive support from their flying colleagues, who are usually only found in Archwing missions.
Saryn Prime observes the situation
Once we have survived this little intermezzo, our next task is to locate the deadly cannon. However, once it is found, we have less than 2 minutes to successfully hack three consoles and deactivate the turret.
But those who think: “Okay, goal achieved. Now it should be to the exit,” will be surprised. Because now the fun really begins! Next, we make our way to the command center. Here, we insert three keys from the nearby area into the console so that Lotus can access telemetry and aim the cannon at a Grineer galleon.
The upcoming graphical improvements are clearly visible
While she works in secret, we must protect the console from the approaching hordes of Grineer enemies. Once this part is completed, we move on to the next console to fire the cannon. However, to ensure that our enemies do not simply reactivate their long-range artillery, we make our way back to the command center and destroy the targeting mechanism.
Once this is done, we may fight our way through the remaining Grineer in search of the exit and the end of the mission. Or we can focus on the three sabotage-typical loot chests hidden in the level.
The view from the extraction point back towards the fortress
Conclusion
All in all, the “Assault” mode combines elements of both espionage, sabotage, and mobile defense, which create a small, self-contained, round story. This mode will thus represent the longest non-endless mission type in the Warframe universe so far.
With “The War Within”, several graphical improvements like volumetric lighting, fog, various other weather effects, and other optimizations will be introduced, which were clearly noticeable in the presented mission and made the environment appear significantly more threatening and overall atmospheric.
It will be exciting to see what the developers at Digital Extremes have in store for players with the next big story after “The Second Dream”. In at most four weeks, we will know more. What has been seen so far certainly leaves a good impression.
For ArcheAge, the sandbox MMORPG from Trion Worlds, the new Update 3.0 Revelation will be released on December 10, 2016. With new regions, plenty of building space, and two new races, it brings a lot of additional content to the game. We explain what changes with the upcoming update and why ArcheAge should be worth a visit, especially for newcomers and returning players.
ArcheAge has been around for two years now, and the anniversary update in September already brought decent innovations. For example, new zones for even more guild castles, a free-for-all PvP arena for eight players, and upgradable underwear. But this pales in comparison to the abundance of new content that the big Update 3.0 Revelation will bring in December.
The new underwear system in ArcheAge is just the beginning!
Housing, Housing, and more Housing!
The housing in ArcheAge has always been one of the game’s highlights. We could build amazing structures in ArcheAge. As long as you can still find a building plot, because the best spots are highly sought after. But in Revelation, no one has to worry about being left out, as there are said to be up to 1,200 new plots of land in the new region of Ahnimar, so there’s plenty of room for home ideas! The entire zone is basically a huge housing area.
Ahnimar also offers a retreat from PvP, as a ceasefire exists among players in the zone. Instead, we can fully concentrate on PvE, farming, crafting, and role-playing here. Craftsmen in particular can look forward to even more crafting levels and create even better items, such as tradable cars! Additionally, we can try out the new “community system”. Every day, we can complete special tasks for our neighborhood.
This gives us resources and trading goods, gradually upgrading the neighborhood until it donates particularly valuable items. The community system is not limited to Ahnimar, but applies everywhere building is allowed.
A funny feature is provided by the neighborhoods in the regions “Ynystere” and “Slagmoor”. Here, gigantic cannons stand, and upon reaching Community Level 3, the next player who enters the cannon can set a community on the neighboring continent as a target and fire upon it. The unfortunate neighborhood loses all its progress and is reset to level 1. A little PvP is probably necessary.
New Server Specifically for Newcomers
Competitive MMORPGs with sandbox elements like ArcheAge often have the problem that potential players are hesitant to dive into such a game. Unlike pure theme parks, other players have already made their mark on the game world over months and years and may have taken everything for themselves. Therefore, many players, despite their interest, do not even attempt to enter.
With the launch of Revelation, Trion offers a special feature for exactly these players, as there will be two new servers – one in the EU and the other in the USA. On these servers, you may only play with completely new accounts. The same rules apply to everyone, and everyone has to start from scratch, whether they’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Only small goodies like cosmetic items or titles might be possible for according to the developers for founder pack owners, but no extensive starting bonuses like with previous server relaunches. However, there will be no server mergers.
So, anyone who has always wanted to try a sandbox MMO has a great opportunity in December with ArcheAge to be part of it from the beginning!
Beer Bellies Instead of Breasts!
A fresh start with a new account is not for everyone, but with Update 3 Revelation, there is at least a solid reason for a new beginning: The two new races of Dwarves and Warborn! Since we still cannot change our race, anyone who wants to play the new races must also create a new character. So why not start a new account as well?
In terms of design, the two newcomers are well done. The Warborn all look like horned demons from hell, which is no surprise. After all, they were formerly the servant race of the new Overlord Orchidna, who fortunately managed to free themselves from her yoke. Now they fight against their old master and want to make amends for the damage they caused.
The Dwarves, on the other hand, correspond to the classic image from fantasy literature, at least in their male form. We can expect small, stocky bearded men whose proud beer bellies wobble happily, thanks to the brand new “Belly Physics Engine,” much like the ample breasts of the female Warborn. These resemble more sexy succubi than wild hellish creatures. Also cool: Each new race gets its own mount. The Dwarves, for example, get a huge wild boar as their riding animal.
Transform!
The new races are not just nice additions; there are also six new regions designed for them – three for each race. On the way to level 30, we will traverse these lands and complete PvE tasks. At the end of our quest line, we will have reached level 30 and receive a special new ability that is only available to our respective race – the transformation!
This allows us to transform into a combat form that reveals new possibilities in battle. This ability is only available to the two new races and will not be available for the other races. During the transformation, our hero’s normal skills are replaced by five new transformation abilities. However, there should be a whole skill set for the combat form from which we can choose our desired selection.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=jAmeHrT4aeA
The Warborn will completely become demons through the transformation, gaining devastating melee attacks that can shred hordes of enemies. The Dwarves, on the other hand, rely on superior firepower and can swing into an armored and armed mech for a while. This high-tech armor features an arsenal of guns, from howitzers to machine guns! With this, the Dwarf blasts everything to bits that gets close to his impressive range.
The transformation is time-limited, starting with a duration of just 30 seconds. But with special upgrades, we can continuously increase that duration up to a maximum of 30 minutes! We have embedded two videos – unfortunately only in Korean – that impressively showcase the capabilities of the transformation.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bxlTbRrhq8E
With Update 3 Revelation, a lot is changing in ArcheAge. And especially for newcomers interested in sandboxes or players who haven’t been around for a while, the launch of the update on December 10 is particularly worthwhile.
Overview of the New Content in ArcheAge 3.0 Revelation
Two new playable races – The completely redesigned Dwarves of the Nuia faction and the Warborn of the Harani faction not only bring new stories and quests, but also new combat mechanics as they transform into their more powerful forms with special abilities. Both classes have been equipped with new character models and animations to make the inhabitants of Erenor even more diverse.
Five new environments – Airinfels (the capital of the Dwarves, including the legendary city of Andelph), Oberonwiege, Sonnenbiss wilderness, Rokhalage mountains, and Ahnimar (the ancestral home of the Daru race) offer players five new areas to explore and inhabit.
Fresh Start Servers – The “Reckoning” server launches in North America, while the “Prophecy” server launches in Europe. On Fresh Start servers, all players start from scratch. The competition is fierce, and the content of Revelation awaits its heroes here too.
Alternative experience system – Once one of a character’s ten skill trees reaches max level (55), the Abysmal Power skills can be unlocked through a series of quests – the most powerful abilities in the game so far.
Community upgrades – A significantly improved family system brings better structure to small group play through which familiar friends can form ‘mini-guilds’ with their own perks and activities. Residents of the southern continental areas can work together with their neighbors to improve buildings and receive rewards for their contributions to developing the area.
New housing areas – Brand new areas for player housing in the open world along with regional trading goods. Players can claim land in the visually diverse new areas and build their dream homes.
And much more – New items, new equipment, new types of mounts, new crafting recipes, companion animals for combat, and much more can be found in the Revelation expansion.
At a gaming event in Seoul, South Korea, NCsoft presented new MMORPGs. However, these will be released for mobile devices.
Mobile MMORPGs are particularly popular in Asia, as players no longer have to play in a specific location, but can do so on the go. No wonder NCsoft is increasingly focusing on this area and has now announced three MMOs: Lineage: Red Knights, Lineage Mobile, Project ORCA, Blade & Soul Mobile and Final Blade.
According to the trailer, Lineage: Red Knights is a strategy MMO where PvP battles play a crucial role. The online game enters a closed beta today in South Korea and will be released on December 8th in this country, as well as in ten others. The Chinese market is particularly interesting for NCsoft, as they have secured a deal with a Chinese publisher worth 10 million US dollars.
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Lineage Mobile is essentially a port of the classic yet still extremely popular MMORPG Lineage. It is played in an open game world, and all elements of the classic will find their way into the mobile game, including the story and the characters.
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Little has been revealed about Project ORCA. It is said to be a “Next Generation Mobile MMORPG,” especially concerning graphics. The battles are expected to be action-oriented and easy to control.
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Blade & Soul Mobile shares only the name and background story with the original. The characters have been transformed into cute anime figures, and the battles are conducted through a card game. The mobile game has already launched in China.
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Last but not least, Final Blade has been announced. The mobile MMO is set to release in South Korea in 2017 and is expected to be an action RPG. More details about the game are not yet known.
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So far, Vosik has posed an insurmountable challenge for two players in the Heroic mode of the online game Destiny. However, two players have now managed to do this and are showing how it is done.
A Hunter and a Titan were played. A Tier 5 strength is an absolute prerequisite for victory. Discipline in Tier 5 is not necessary, but intellect should be as high as possible.
The strategy makes the difference!
In terms of strategy, the two players proceeded as follows: the left and right sides must be well controlled, regardless of which class takes which side. However, the two players divided themselves in such a way that the Hunter acted on the left and the Titan on the right. In the fight against Vosik, you only have three damage phases before Vosik becomes enraged and obliterates you. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that you take one-third of his life energy in each phase.
The right equipment is important!
In the first half of his life energy, there is a Dreg/Vandal phase, and in the last half, there is a Shank phase. The latter may differ from what is shown in the video and is very hectic, which makes good communication between the two players imperative. Your equipment also plays an important role. The Nightstalker should definitely have Double Melee gloves (Sealed Ahamkara Grasps) for lasting Camo bombs, as well as a Raid chest armor (Nanomania Vest), so that you only take half damage when carrying bombs. The Mortal Medicine perk is also important.
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The Titan should use the Raid Arms along with the Twilight Garrison to carry more ammunition. Thagomizers or Insurmountable Skullfort provide you with a second melee attack. You can watch the entire strategy and approach in two videos. The first shows the fight against Vosik from the perspective of the Nightstalker and the second the battle from the perspective of the Titan. Perhaps you will manage to defeat Vosik that way as well.
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KotET brings new endgame content to SWTOR, the short (but crisp) uprisings.
In Star Wars: The Old Republic, the next expansion called “Knights of the Eternal Throne” is coming soon. All endgame activities will be clearly sorted under the menu item “Galactic Command”, making every game content quickly accessible and always worthwhile. See our contribution on the benefits of Galactic Command for more.
But there are not only “old” contents in new form, but also completely fresh activities. One of these are the “uprisings”, which can break out anywhere in the galaxy and represent dynamic missions. Different NPC factions challenge your rule and want to be – as is usually the case – properly beaten with the lightsaber.
The uprisings can be completed in a few minutes and are designed for 4 players. Depending on how much you dare, you can scale the difficulty up and down, which will also affect the rewards. Players are supported by various power-ups, such as rocket launchers, which can be collected during the battles.
The goal is to defeat as many enemies as possible as quickly as possible to attract new and stronger enemies. The uprisings thus sound like a short but challenging “content tidbit” that you will always approach when there is not enough time for a whole flashpoint or even an operation.
Audiobook or an interactive game? World of Darkness is charting new paths.
Those who think back to World of Darkness surely experience a rollercoaster of emotions, especially in the realm of PC games. On one hand, there are popular games like Vampire: The Masquerade and on the other hand, discontinued projects, like the “World of Darkness” MMO.
Around Christmas, however, all fans of the dark universe can look forward to a gaming experience that doesn’t quite fit into the classic category of a “game.” Under the name “The Orpheus Device,” Earplay is launching an interactive story in which the “players” control their decisions using voice commands. The player thus becomes a part of the story and can influence its course.
From a story perspective, players interact with a Wraith from the Shadowlands – a creature not exactly known for its friendliness. This soul of a deceased person is sure to have many tales to tell… and will likely tempt the “player” into wrongful actions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wewNseVo24
This type of “game” will be released in English, whether there will be a German version is still uncertain. The “Teaser Version” is set to come out “around Halloween,” with a full release expected in December.
Aside from that, WhiteWolf is also working with Paradox to develop PC games within the World of Darkness. An announcement is still pending here.
Cortyn says: Having played Pen&Paper for a long time, I already really like World of Darkness. The world full of vampires, werewolves, and other creatures (that do not sparkle) has captivated me several times. A mix of audio play, audiobook, and decision-based story? I’m all for it. I want to converse with the Wraith. Preferably right now. What could be better during the cold season than a nice horror story?
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For the Halloween event, Pokémon GO is rising in app stores. Are you playing again?
In the last few weeks, the augmented reality game Pokémon GO has had a tough time. After the initial hype surrounding the game faded, the player numbers declined somewhat. Nevertheless, many trainers are still playing the game, utilizing new features like Buddy Pokémon and the catch bonus. The current Halloween event has revived the hype somewhat. In America, the game is back at the top of the highest-grossing apps in the app stores. But even in Germany, Pokémon GO is well on its way to a top ranking.
More Pokémon events wanted?
The Halloween update in Pokémon GO was well received by many trainers. Positive feedback from players has been seen, for example, on Facebook and Reddit. Players are excited about the frequent appearance of spooky Pokémon and the increased number of candies they are rewarded with. These bonuses are offered by the Halloween update of Pokémon GO. After the app lost some places in the “highest grossing” category in Germany, Pokémon GO is back to second place since the update. Currently, Clash Royale is in first place.
With such events, Niantic could also gather points with Pokémon GO players around the world in the future. The various bonuses bring more fun into the game and give reasons to go on a Pokémon hunt and collect candies. It is conceivable that Niantic plans such events more often throughout the year (for example, at Christmas or Easter). For Easter, developers could hide additional Pokémon eggs at random PokéStops or reduce the required kilometers for hatching. The Halloween update shows that some fans are indeed fond of these events.
How was it for you? Did you start playing Pokémon GO again because of the Halloween event?
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Overwatch or StarCraft as a TV series? Not so far-fetched. There are even plans.
You would actually think that Blizzard would stay away from the film and television industry after the polarizing Warcraft movie, but not so. As reported by BBC, they are currently considering bringing various Blizzard games, such as StarCraft and Overwatch, into a TV format.
The reason for this is the series “Skylanders,” which is running on Netflix and is based on the game series of the same name.
In an interview with Newsbeat, Stacey Shear and Nick Van Dyke from Activision Blizzard spoke about the future of video games as a basis for series, films, and other TV formats.
“We have already announced that we are making a big movie about Call of Duty, and that is an example that you have to find the right medium for each game. (…) We will find the best medium for each title, whether that’s film, TV series, or short film – whichever best serves the franchise.”
“In games, you are the character; in cinematic entertainment, you can better empathize with the characters and go on a journey with them, side by side.”
Stacey Shear and Nick Van Dyke from Activision Blizzard.
However, they do not see the fact that other companies are hopping on the bandwagon and building series around their titles as a problem.
“Franchises do not grow on trees. We don’t worry about competition because we know that our franchises are so popular that if we deliver good work for our fans and provide the best content we can make, then it will be a success.”
Van Dyke added:
“It’s significantly easier to start with something that already has millions of fans.”
Cortyn says: With the Nether, yes! I would be so happy about a series that is based on Overwatch or StarCraft. Both universes offer so much potential for cool stories and would, in my opinion, be a meaningful expansion. The characters are already loved by millions of fans, which makes such a project worthwhile to keep fans connected to the respective brands.
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With this calculator, you can easily calculate the catch chance for different Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
The tool helps you find out how high your chances are to catch a specific Pokémon. Just a few weeks ago, Niantic released the catch bonus feature, which increases your chance of catching rare Pokémon. So you don’t waste Poké Balls on a Pokémon with a particularly low catch chance, you can check this chance beforehand with this new calculator. We show you how the calculator works.
Catch Chance Calculator for Pokémon GO
To calculate how high the catch chance is for a specific Pokémon, the folks at PokémonGOHub have developed a special calculator. It uses the GUCT formula, which calculates the catch chance. GUCT stands for Grand Unified Catch Theory and takes into account all the information known about catching wild Pokémon. To increase the catch chance of a wild Pokémon, you can throw different Poké Balls, use your catch bonus medals to your advantage, or throw curveballs. Learn how to throw proper curveballs here.
To find out how high the chance is to catch a specific Pokémon, visit the calculator on PokémonGOHub.net. There, you select the corresponding Pokémon (currently only English names) and enter your trainer level. Next, you can choose what rank your catch bonus medals for the various Pokémon types are. Then, decide whether you want to catch the Pokémon with a curveball and whether you use a berry to catch it. The result will then be displayed in a table.
Here you see the catch chance for Pinsir while the trainer is level 26, has the Bronze Bug Medal, throws a curveball, and uses a berry. There are minor differences depending on which type of Poké Ball you throw and whether that throw is normal, great, excellent, or fantastic. In line with the Halloween event, currently taking place in Pokémon GO, you can quickly find out which spooky Pokémon you can already catch without any problems.
Awaken the hunter within you! We are giving away 5 codes for the new skin of the Smite god Rama.
At regular intervals, the god MOBA SMITE receives an update, which brings not only balance changes but also various cosmetics. The latest patch has introduced a new skin for the popular hunter Rama, which we definitely want to share with you. For this reason, we are giving away the skin “Nature’s Guardian” of Rama 5 times.
Currently, the associated keys can only be redeemed for the PC version of the game. However, as soon as the patch arrives on PS4 and Xbox One, the codes can also be redeemed there if desired. Furthermore, the code also unlocks the original version of Rama if you do not already own it. To win one of the 5 codes, you simply need to leave a comment under this post.
Multiple entries in the giveaway are prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification. The deadline for participation is November 4, 2016, at 6:00 PM. Legal recourse is excluded.
From all participants, we will randomly select 5 winners after the participation deadline, who will then be contacted via the email address of their associated Disqus account. Good luck!
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In The Division we look at the underground missions after Update 1.4.
At the end of June (early August on PS4), the underground DLC was released. This was the last content drop in Ubisoft’s MMO shooter so far. Since then, there has been a drought of content. Massive worked for weeks and months on the Update 1.4, which revamped the entire gameplay experience. The next game contents will come with the Survival DLC, which currently has no release timeframe other than “still in 2016”.
“Underground” brought along a third raid and a few gear sets as the biggest novelty, the underground operations. These are randomly generated missions that offer high replayability and should become interesting again now while waiting for “Survival”. How have they changed with Update 1.4?
Underground Containers also beyond 40
With each rank-up in the underground, you receive a Sealed Container that contains items at the maximum value. Consequently, these are very much in demand. A change with 1.4 is that you can continue to gather experience even after underground rank 40, the current maximum, and thus earn underground containers. Previously, it stopped at 40.
Furthermore, the rewards for the Directive have been revised. With directives, you can make the underground operations more difficult for yourself. If you activate these and successfully complete the mission, you will now receive Phoenix Credits instead of items.
In addition, the loot has been updated depending on the difficulty as follows:
Normal Mode (Boss Loot)
1x Superior or High-end
Chance for a High-end mod
Difficult Mode (Boss Loot)
1x High-end or Gear set item
1x Gear set item
Chance for a High-end mod
Challenging Mode (Boss Loot)
2x High-end or Gear set item
1x Gear set item
Chance for a High-end mod
Keep in mind that even the “normal” adds can drop items with the maximum Gear score – although with a low probability. The gear value depends on the respective world rank.
Additionally, various bugs in the underground have been fixed.
By the way: Compared to many other merchants, the underground merchant seems to have lost importance. It only brings three items that have the maximum score.
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In Destiny, we take a look at 5 tips to improve your PvP gameplay.
Good reflexes alone are not always enough to play successfully in the Crucible, the PvP area of Destiny: Knowledge and a good strategy are also important. Inexperienced Guardians can really struggle when they are playing their first matches. Therefore, we present some tips and tricks to enhance your PvP gameplay.
A good knowledge of the map
The first tip is directly the most important: If you wander around a PvP map, you are easy prey. So memorize the map with its unique features well. At the beginning, private matches can help you get an idea of the map and its particularities. You can also start private matches solo to casually explore the map. This is also important for communication within your fireteam, so you can clearly tell your team where you are, where the enemies are, or where the attack is currently happening.
However, you will only truly learn the map through experience, by playing several games on it. This way, you learn where most of the fights occur, where you can flank, and where the enemies often push. Remember these peculiarities of the map to use them to your advantage in the future.
Don’t save your Super
Of course, everyone waits for that one cool multi-kill where you wipe out the entire enemy team with your Super. However, such moments are rare. If you’re always waiting for possible multi-kills with your Super, you’re missing out on many opportunities.
Every Super attack that keeps you alive—even if you only catch one Guardian—is not wasted. In the Crucible, it’s about staying alive and gaining control of the map. And the Super is a good means for that. Don’t sit on it forever.
Escaping is not shameful
If you are outnumbered or have low health, turn around, take to your heels, and flee. This is a tip that many Guardians do not follow, and therefore they die more than necessary. If you find yourself in a bad situation, don’t run blindly into doom, but reposition yourself.
If you die, you’re just giving the enemies valuable points. Moreover, you waste time until you respawn and get back into the action. Staying alive is the highest priority. This is how you help your team the most.
Control your ammunition
This tip does not mean that you should be cautious with your special ammo. No, it means that you should grab all the ammo supplies—special and heavy—available and control them. It doesn’t matter if your ammo capacity is currently full—open that ammo box you are passing by. The radius for your fireteam is quite large so nearby teammates can collect the ammo. And above all: Your enemies cannot access this ammo. If you have, for example, three snipers with full ammo in your ranks, and the enemy has none, your team is at a significant advantage.
When it comes to heavy ammo, wait until as many teammates as possible are around you before you open the box. But as soon as the radar turns red, open the box. It’s better if a few team members don’t have heavy ammo than if you all get a Nova Bomb in the face.
Work with your team
This involves two aspects: Firstly, it’s advantageous if you go into the Crucible not alone but always with friends. Communication is key, which is often lost with random teammates.
Secondly, you should always have an idea of where your teammates are located. If you see that many of you are fighting against many enemies in one spot, you can use this knowledge to flank the enemies. Otherwise, it’s advisable not to wander through the Crucible alone. Stay close to random teammates—and let them always go first!
Good things take time. Those who win too quickly in Overwatch may be punished by the game.
Time is a very important factor in Overwatch, especially in competitive mode where every second on the timer counts. So, if you successfully capture the enemy control point with the first attack right at the start of the match, you have significantly more time on a “Payload” map to push the payload a few meters further. But this is exactly where Overwatch undermines its own strategy. Watch this short clip to understand the issue:
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There is still the following rule: If a player leaves the game within the first 60 seconds of the match, the entire round is canceled. No change in skill ratings takes place for either team; only the “escaped” person receives a loss.
Meanwhile, a trend seems to be developing where a team member simply leaves the match as soon as a very early setback looms, meaning only one player has to endure a loss of their skill rating. Whether Blizzard will take action against this issue is still unknown. However, it will likely only take a few days before Jeff Kaplan or another staff member comments on the topic, as more and more incidents of this nature are appearing in the official forums.
Cortyn says: A pretty cowardly and extremely unsportsmanlike way to turn one’s own failure into shame for the opponent. I can only hope that Blizzard finds a solution or imposes harsh penalties if it can be proven against teams. Those who compete in competitive mode must be prepared for not winning every time.
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Not everything goes according to plan in Overwatch . Sometimes you fail in a really entertaining way.
Every week we present you three gameplay scenes where players achieve either very special successes or at least have a high entertainment value in Overwatch. Today we are taking a different approach and presenting you with 3 “fail moments” in Overwatch. Because not everything goes as planned – and sometimes not at all.
The first “highlight” of this kind comes from Godzillarich, who uses his Ultimate as Junkrat on the Temple of Anubis and sends two players to their doom. But when the camera swings back to his character, he is in for a surprise. No wonder the scene is called “Five nights at Overwatch” on Reddit.
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The second scene shows a situation titled “Genji is the counter to Bastion… right?” and revolves exactly around that: the poor Genji just can’t manage to kill the corresponding Bastion because he is constantly being healed up by Mercy. While it looks amusing from the outside, it was probably pure stress for Genji – and unfortunately in vain.
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In our last scene, Mercy also plays a significant role. Or rather a pushing one. The player “iTryLess” monitors the long corridor at the end of King’s Row and receives healing from Mercy – kind, one would think. But unfortunately, Mercy gets a bit too close to the Widowmaker and hands her over to the abyss.
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Patch 7.1 of WoW has brought back the ActionCam. We’ll tell you how to activate the settings.
Alongside all the small and big changes from Patch 7.1 Return to Karazhan, there was also a sneaky setting that has sneaked back into World of Warcraft. After the “Action-Cam” system was extensively tested in the beta of WoW: Legion and there were complaints from some players, the feature has now been implemented back into the game.
The ActionCam ensures that the camera is not statically positioned behind your character but rotates slightly to the side and changes the perspective depending on the target the player is aiming at. Anyone who enjoys taking screenshots of the environment or their character and doesn’t always want to be in full center will have a lot of fun with the camera. It is also worth a look for all melee fighters who like to be “up close” to the action, as the game feels significantly more action-oriented.
If you want to try out the ActionCam yourself, just type the following command in the chat window: /console ActionCam full
A prompt will follow asking if you really want to activate the ActionCam, as this feature is still in a testing phase (which is why it’s not found in the interface options).
If you aren’t convinced by the new view and camera movements or want to have more control over the camera again for the raid, you can disable the feature with this command: /console ActionCam off
We have more information about Patch 7.1 here for you:
New information confirms that alongside France, Russia will also be added via DLC in Battlefield 1.
For “Battlefield 1” players, there is reason to rejoice. After the developers have already announced that France will not be available at release but will come to the game via DLC, Russia will follow. This is confirmed by an entry on the English website with information about the “Battlefield 1 Premium Pass.
Battlefield 1 Russia DLC
With the Premium Pass in Battlefield 1, you gain access to various digital expansion packs. The first of these packs is set to be released in March 2017 under the name “Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass”. This expansion brings the French Army, additional maps, new weapons, vehicles, and gadgets into the game. Additionally, Russia has now also been confirmed as an expansion pack.
When you open the English-language Battle Pass website, you will find more information there than on the German version. Here, both France and Russia are announced as expansions for Battlefield 1. The German website, on the other hand, does not mention any countries at all. Unfortunately, there is still no release date for the Russia DLC in Battlefield 1 . Of course, we will inform you as soon as there are any updates on this.
Additional new game modes are to be introduced soon to provide more variety in the game. The Hardcore Mode and the Fog of War Mode in Battlefield 1offer many new features that are not present in the current game modes. Particularly, the Hardcore Mode is popular among Battlefield 1 players because it provides a different level of difficulty.
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A new blog post from Blizzard is getting specific. “Sombra” from Overwatch reveals terrible truths and has a date.
After the initial excitement about Sombra’s initial hiding game, a character from Overwatch who has concealed herself behind an ARG (Alternate Reality Game) for many months, it seems that it is now coming to an end. Blizzard has issued another “press release” from the future, set in the Overwatch universe. The press release reveals that Sombra (at least currently) is not a single character, but the collective of players who wanted to solve the puzzle. Here are some excerpts from the release:
“LumériCo has become embroiled in a scandal, as secret documents were brought to light by the hacker collective “Sombra”. These documents were ostensibly stolen while bypassing the security measures of the energy company. While LumériCo and the Mexican law enforcement categorize these breaches as criminal acts, the Sombra collective claims to be acting “only in the public interest”.
The mentioned documents suggest that LumériCo is involved in strange dealings with Vishkar (for whom Symmetra works). Particularly interesting is that “Los Muertos” wants to hold a demonstration on November 1st against the unveiling of a new nuclear power plant by LumériCo. As the “1st of November” is mentioned as a fixed date, this could be a hint at the release – or another clue – from Blizzard.
You can view the entire post, currently only in English, in our sources.
Will the hunt finally come to an end?
Cortyn says: Finally… please let something exciting happen on Tuesday. Maybe a cinematic or the release of Sombra? Whatever it is, all eyes are back on Blizzard. If on Tuesday another ridiculous timer starts ticking, the community will likely lose their minds and flood the official forums with flames. After all, this is now a binding date when something will happen – and the whole “Sombra” story is slowly coming to an end.
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Steam is back with terrifying offers, just in time for Halloween. However, there is little time left.
In the meantime, no major event comes without the corresponding discount campaign from Steam. Since Halloween is a big deal in America, the related sale on the gaming platform Steam is, of course, a must. Thematically appropriate, especially horror, spooky, and zombie games are discounted, but a few survival games can also be found on the list. Here is a small selection of games that are worth a look, even if you want to get a little scared.
In our weekly report on the vendor reset, we only focus on those vendors who almost exclusively have high-quality items. We limit ourselves to the Dark Zone specialty vendor, the DZ weapon vendor, the DZ weapon mod vendor, the specialty equipment vendor, the special blueprint vendor, the advanced weapon seller, and the underground vendor.
This is the special equipment vendor’s offerings on 29.10.
Since 1.4, there is only one special equipment vendor. This vendor is located in the terminal. All of his items have the maximum equipment value, depending on your world rank. The prices also depend on this. The primary weapons cost 1045 Phoenix Credits each.
Furthermore, as armor mods, he offers a Performance Mod and an Electronics Mod. The weapon mods are High-Speed Magazine, Large Suppressor, Angled Grip, and T2 Micro Laser Sight.
The two jackets “Ranger Jacket” and “Jacket – Sand” are also available. For 100 Phoenix Credits each, you can purchase Sealed Boxes for weapons, equipment, mods, or gear set pieces.
Special Blueprint Vendor in the Terminal
These blueprints from the vendor in the terminal have the maximum value:
L86 LSW – Military Version (LMG): 766 PCs
SCAR-H – Military Version (Sniper Rifle): 836 PCs
Stamina Knee Pads: 418 PCs
Firearms Vest: 557 PCs
These mods have Energy Level 33:
Quick-Change Magazine
Osprey Suppressor Caliber 45
Firearms Equipment Mod
Stamina Equipment Mod
The Advanced Weapon Seller
You can find this vendor in the Operations Base in the Security Wing. He accepts credits. All items come with the maximum value, and primary weapons cost 853980 credits at World Rank 4.
M60 E4 – Military Version (LMG) (Careful, Capable, Brutal)
The mods are Quick-Change Magazine, Ti-RANT Suppressor, Short Grip, and CQBSS Scope (8x).
The Offerings of the Dark Zone Weapon Vendor
You can visit the weapon vendor in DZ03 in the safe zone. All his weapons now have the maximum score. You need Dark Zone Rank 30 and 294030 DZ currency for all. Only the first weapon, the pistol, is slightly cheaper:
M9 A1 – Officer’s Version (Pistol): This costs slightly less: 235224 DZ currency (Expert, Connoisseur)
This vendor is located in DZ06 in the safe zone. She sells items starting from DZ Rank 35 at maximum score. They cost 196020 DZ currency. A gear set piece is sold for each piece of armor.
Mask: Reclaimer
Armor (Chest): FireCrest
Backpack: Striker
Knee Pads: Lone Hero
Holster: Hunter’s Faith
Gloves: DeadEye
Additionally, you can purchase a Sealed Dark Zone Box for 50000 DZ currency starting from Rank 20.
The Underground Vendor
This vendor is waiting for you in the tactical operations center. He accepts Phoenix Credits and certain underground ranks.
This vendor only has three items that can reach the maximum value of 229. They are available starting from Rank 40:
The WoW patch 7.1 causes performance issues for some players. The reason for this is often outdated addons.
The first content patch of World of Warcraft: Legion was filled with new content, but the “Return to Karazhan” has not only brought good news. Many players are complaining about significant FPS drops that did not occur in version 7.0.3.
Even though it sounds like a standard response, a large part of these performance killers is often due to outdated interface extensions (addons). Especially addons that query positions in the world, such as “Tomtom”, cause problems. But also the extensions “Archy”, “Grid2”, “Gathermate2”, or even the simple “MapCoords” lead to issues.
Blizzard recommends deleting all outdated addons or performing a game repair (this can be initiated in the Battle.net launcher). After that, one should check whether the FPS issues occur even without addons and only then gradually start to install the latest versions of addons to identify any “problem children” directly.
At least in the official forums, many players seem to have been helped by deactivating and cleaning their addon folders. How about you? Did you have problems with patch 7.1?
Cortyn says: The reinstallation of addons is probably always the most annoying part of the release of major patches. Even I have had to give up some favorites like WIM, which will now cost me weeks of adjustment, during which friends and acquaintances will not receive whispers from me – but hey, this way the interface stays a bit fresh. I can only hope that the smart minds behind the addons will catch up soon and at least some extensions will be updated to the current state.
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