In Destiny, the Trials of Osiris start today, on October 28th. Which map will be played?
Tonight, the first Trials will start during the “Festival of the Lost” 2016. Bungie has already announced that they will be “scarier” and will feature certain items with a Halloween style. However, they were not specific about this. If there are exciting updates, you will find out here.
Update: Guardians are reporting that the radar is disabled. Additionally, revives are not possible! This has been confirmed.
The following emblem can be exclusively obtained in the Trials during the festival:
Starting at 7 PM, you can venture into the Trials of Osiris. They will last until the next Weekly Reset, which will be on Tuesday at 10 AM. This week the map being played is The Cauldron.
What are the Trials of Osiris?
In the Trials, you engage in PvP battles in the “Elimination” mode. You compete in teams of three and try to fill your scorecard with wins. If the opposing team is completely defeated, you win a round. Fallen teammates can be revived. Here, not only strong gear counts, but also communication among the Guardians. A good knowledge of the map is advantageous.
With 5 and 7 wins, there are random rewards from Osiris’s loot pool. Additionally, you should keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra rewards. If you’re in top form, you can obtain a “flawless” ticket to access Mercury and loot the chest with the fine loot.
BlizzCon 2016 is just around the corner, and so is the start of the Overwatch World Championships! Here you will get all the info about teams, schedules, and group stages.
The Overwatch World Championships start on next Saturday, October 29. 16 teams have qualified to compete for glory, honor, and above all, the world champion title. From October 29 to 31, the group stage will take place for the 16 teams, determining which 8 teams will advance to the final knockout phase.
The schedule looks like each group will consist of 4 teams. The 2 best teams from each national group can qualify for the knockout phase, which will take place directly at BlizzCon in sunny California. The quarter-finals and semi-finals will be held on November 4, where the best team from 3 will advance. The grand final will be on November 5 and the best team from 7 will ultimately be crowned world champion.
Overwatch World Cup 2016: The Teams
These 16 teams will compete against each other for the world championship.
Automatically qualified:
Brazil
Canada
China
South Korea
USA
Australia
Europe:
Germany
Finland
Sweden
Russia
Spain
Americas:
Chile
Asia:
Taiwan
Singapore
Thailand
Germany’s team EnVyUs has stood out with its good performances and is a strong contender for the title and thus the trophy. Captain Dennis “INTERNETHULK” Harwelka is considered one of the greatest talents in the scene. Europe, by the way, is doing well overall and has clearly emerged as the best region. All eyes are on Europe so far, and it is believed that one of the European teams will bring the title home. However, the Asian teams are also promising and should provide good competition for Europe.
For those who won’t be in California over the weekend, there is still the opportunity to follow the world championship. You can get a virtual ticket at the official battle.net store. The games will also be streamed on Twitch. By the way, the BlizzCon will not only host the Overwatch World Championships, but also those of Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm. The “World of Warcraft” arena championships will be held on November 4 – 5.
Will you watch the Overwatch World Championships? Do you have a favorite for the title?
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Experience points in Battlefield 1 are needed to level up classes and unlock new weapons. Stick to these tips.
In Battlefield 1, each class has its own level progression. The different levels of each class unlock special weapons that you can then purchase and use in combat. Additionally, there is a level progression for your account that is displayed to other players in multiplayer mode. In this article, we provide you with some tips on how to earn experience points.
Support is rewarded
To earn additional experience points during a battle, it helps to support your team. You don’t necessarily have to kill enemies, but you should assist your team in being able to kill enemies. First, you should find out which class is right for you in Battlefield 1. For example, if you chose the Support class, you earn extra points for supplying your team with ammunition. As a Medic, healing and reviving grant extra points. And if you, as a Scout trick your enemies with a decoy, you will also be rewarded with extra points. So make use of your class’s supportive functions to gain more experience points.
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Follow squad commands in Battlefield 1
Playing in a squad in Battlefield 1 has many advantages. It promotes team communication. You don’t necessarily need to participate in a conversation with a microphone, but you can communicate with chat commands that you can call up while holding the sight button. By coordinating this way, it becomes easier to follow commands given by your squad leader. For successfully executing these commands, you’ll also earn experience points. If squad members respawn at your location, you earn points for that as well. Here you can find interesting details about squads in Battlefield 1.
Complete medal objectives
You can gain additional objectives for Battlefield 1 through the weekly rotation of medals. Each week, there are 5 medals with different objectives. Each of these medals has multiple sections that grant you XP when you fulfill the respective objectives. The tasks are distributed across different game modes or classes. For example, you may need to achieve a certain number of kills with a class, or, as shown in the image, complete specific tank objectives. As a reward, there are many experience points waiting for you here as well. This is how the medal system works in Battlefield 1.
Game Mode Objectives / XP Boosts
The various game modes in Battlefield 1 set specific objectives that you should fulfill. This includes collecting and releasing a carrier pigeon in the War Pigeon game mode or destroying telegraph poles in Rush. If you fulfill these objectives, you’ll gain experience. This can be effectively exploited in the Conquest mode, as there are points for capturing, neutralizing, and recapturing the flag. If you have already gained some experience in this mode and know the maps, it is also worth using an XP Boost from a Battlepack in Battlefield 1.
Since you have so many opportunities to earn experience points in Conquest , an XP boost pays off significantly here. So if you were lucky enough to find an experience points boost as loot in a Battlepack, think carefully about when you use it. If you use it in a mode you are not good at, you unfortunately waste a lot of potential experience.
In September, the MMORPG Star Trek Online launched on Xbox One and Playstation 4. This is a major success for Cryptic Studios and Perfect World.
Because the space MMO has been very well received by console players. Since the release in September, around 1.1 million players have registered. They are diving into a wealth of content that has been integrated into the game since the PC version was released more than six years ago. Furthermore, the console version received a new control scheme, a revamped UI, and new lighting technologies that improved the graphics.
How console owners play the MMO
Cryptic Studios and Perfect World proudly announce some numbers related to the console version of the MMO:
1.1 million Captains in service
Factions:
68% Starfleet
20% Klingons
12% Romulans
1,617 Fleets in service
2.7 million Bridge Officers
On console, players can access more than 119 playable starships. On Playstation 4, the Heavy Negh’Var battlecruiser, the Light Malem Warbird, and the Tactical Escort Ship are particularly popular. On Xbox One, however, Captains prefer to engage with the Heavy Negh’Var battlecruiser, the Scimitar Dreadnought, and the Eclipse spy cruiser.
MMORPGs on consoles are well-received
Star Trek Online shows that there is a high demand for mature MMORPGs on consoles. With appropriate adaptations regarding controls and the UI, players can also have plenty of fun in online worlds or the online universe on Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The success of Star Trek Online also proves that even after six years, the MMORPG has not lost its appeal. It remains very popular, which is why it is regularly updated with new content.
The public bug tracker of Battlefield 1 allows you to see which bugs exist and gives you the opportunity to report new bugs.
Battlefield 1 was released just a few days ago, which is why there are still issues and bugs appearing in some places. However, you don’t have to hope that the developers will find these bugs on their own and potentially fix them in the next patch; you can report these bugs. This works through an official website of DICE.
The website BFtracker.comprovides you with an overview of the various known or suspected bugs in Battlefield 1. There, you can not only check which bugs are currently in the game but also report bugs yourself.
If you click on specific bugs, you will also see comments from DICE employees or other users, who sometimes already have a temporary solution for the bug available. This way, you have a workaround for a bug until it is fixed by an official patch.
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The WoW patch 7.1 brought many changes that are not mentioned in the patch notes.
In addition to the numerous highlights and well-known details that the patch 7.1 “Return to Karazhan” has brought for World of Warcraft, there is also a large amount of previously undocumented changes that have not appeared in the patch notes. The community is still in the process of finding all the “secret” adjustments, but already the number of innovations is so great that it could fill several pages. Here we have a small selection of the previously found innovations that have been compiled on wowhead (see source) – not all of them are confirmed!
Ancient Mana is no longer so “annoying” if you are already at the cap.
Many players report that legendary items now drop more frequently.
Galakras in the Siege of Orgrimmar can now be soloed, as you can shoot the cannon 2 times.
Received mounts (boss drops) are now displayed in the guild chat.
The pet “Wusch” can no longer be traded.
Belt, tabard, and shirts can now be hidden when transmogging.
Excess ancient mana is now ignored when gathering resources (leatherworking, mining, herbalism).
The duration of many class hall quests has been reduced.
Potions and buff food no longer have an effect in battlegrounds.
Lastly, there is a new toy that can be found in the neutral inn in Dalaran. On a table on the first floor lies the “Wand of Simulated Life”, which you can directly add to your toy collection. This allows you to summon a creature that changes its appearance depending on the items in your inventory. If you possess dragon scales in various colors, the being will become a dragon. Not all combinations have been discovered yet.
In the third-person sci-fi shooter Warframe, a wild pumpkin head on four legs runs amok, fitting for the Halloween weekend.
The Jack O’ Naut has awakened and is wreaking havoc on Earth. Before it devastates the entire planet, it must be shown where the pepper grows during the tactical alert that lasts until November 1st.
This shouldn’t be a problem, especially since the enemy level is in the single digits. But since things are not always as they seem at Halloween, this mission has a little twist: you have no weapons and must rely solely on your bare fists.
Additionally, you will find that your Warframe mods are also unavailable and you have significantly less shield and health before you drop.
What awaits you behind the door?
But first, you need to hack two consoles and bring the two energy cells that you uncover to a closed door to open it. After that, Jack O’ Naut will confront you. However, you should not try to beat him with your fists since that does not bother him at all, and you’ll quickly find yourself on the ground.
To defeat the monster, you need to lure it into the pumpkins scattered around, as it only takes damage that way. Throughout the mission, however, you will not only deal with him but also with a horde of Infested.
Once you have dismantled the wild pumpkin, you will receive an Orokin Accelerator blueprint. Additionally, after another successful victory over Jack O’ Naut, you will receive a “Day of the Dead” seal. Even on a third visit, you can still snag a crafted Orokin Reactor. But to get that, you may have to make several attempts.
Speed Counts
The last part of the tactical alert consists of completing it within a certain time. When you spawn, a timer starts counting down from 999. Now you need to hurry, as you should reach the endpoint of the mission by the time it hits 666 seconds to receive the reward.
The “Day of the Dead” Liset skin
Tip: Try to leave all enemies and fallen teammates behind, as reviving takes too much time, and you risk falling right next to the dying teammates.
Skins & Double Experience
During the spooky season, there are also many time-limited “Day of the Dead” skins for various weapons, ships, syandanas, and glyphs available on the market. Additionally, you can purchase a Halloween color palette and the Dullahan pumpkin head mask, both available for 1 credit each.
Lastly, from this evening, October 28, until Sunday evening, October 31, there will be a double XP weekend in Warframe. The perfect time to bomb your gear with Forma to optimize it and get the most out of it. And if you happen not to have any Forma on hand, a visit to the Warframe Halloween page is recommended. With a few clicks, a Forma will be sent to your in-game mailbox in no time.
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In Titanfall 2 we present the abilities of all pilots and their impact on your playstyle.
Since October 28, EA’s first-person shooter Titanfall 2 has been on the market. The reviews on Metacritic are outstanding, and many shooter fans are considering a purchase. For PS4 players, however, Titanfall may be new territory, as the first part was only released on Xbox and PC. So, what is Titanfall 2 actually about?
Titanfall 2 features a campaign and a robust multiplayer mode. Both fundamentally revolve around three things: your pilot, your titan, and how both interact. In the following guide, we will take a closer look at the pilots in multiplayer, their abilities, and how they influence your playstyle.
The customization options for your pilots
You have numerous options to customize your pilot loadout:
The primary weapon: You can choose between assault rifles, submachine guns, light machine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, and grenade launcher weapons.
The secondary weapon: You have pistols and heavy titan defense guns available here.
Both weapon slots can be modified, for example, with new sights or additional ammunition.
Explosive weapons: Here you have fragment grenades, electric grenades, fire star, gravity star, electric smoke grenade, and backpack charge.
Kit 1: Here you can choose the following abilities: Power Cell (shorter cooldown of the tactical ability), Quick Regeneration, Explosion Expert (shorter cooldown of explosive weapons), Phase Shift (quickly teleports you to your titan).
Kit 2: Following ability selection: Kill Report (The positions of fallen enemies are marked on the HUD with skulls), Wall Hanger (Hangs on walls by aiming during wallrunning), Hover (When you are in the air and aim, you hover), submerged (no traces of the jump jets and silent climbing on the titan).
Execution: When you sneak up on an enemy, you can eliminate them as follows: Neckbreaker, “Grand Theft semi-auto” (you execute him with his own pistol), 2-3-2 combo (two kidney punches and a right cross), flying knee (flying knee to the face).
Pilot camouflage and weapon camouflage: You can change the appearance of your pilot and your weapons (skins).
Moreover, you can change the gender.
Important Note: Most of these abilities must be unlocked first. Earn enough in-game credits to afford them.
The most important customization option, however, concerns the tactics, which you can select in the menu top left. We will now take a closer look at these, as they significantly influence playstyle.
The tactics of the pilots
There are a total of 7 tactics you can choose from. The first three are directly active, while the rest must be unlocked with 180 credits each:
Camouflage Device: You will be nearly invisible. The camouflage is more effective against titans. The important word here is “nearly.” So, you cannot completely make yourself disappear to walk through the enemy ranks and eliminate them silently. It simply becomes harder to detect you. Useful for surprising enemies from cover.
Impulse Blade: You receive a throwing knife with sonar pulse, which allows you to locate enemies through all surfaces. This can give you a crucial advantage – because you know where the enemies are nearby. By the way, the throwing knife is not only good for the impulse, it can also kill.
Hook: Climbing hook that allows you to quickly withdraw. However, it is also good for getting you quickly to the action. Do like Spiderman!
Stim: Rapid healing and temporary speed increase. These bonuses are suitable for escaping from a perilous situation or gaining a brief advantage over your enemies and overwhelming them with it.
V-Wall: Particle shield in pilot size that reinforces outgoing shots. Only destructible at a protected base.
Phase Shift: Temporarily teleports you to an alternate space. You essentially enter another dimension where you don’t see other players or titans but can move freely. Interesting: If another player uses this ability at the same time, you see each other in this alternate space.
Holo-Pilot: Creates a holographic copy of you that mimics all your actions after activation. The copy cannot deal damage, but it serves well as a distraction. Use the holographic copy in sensible places to confuse opponents.
Note: All these settings are still far from everything you can customize in multiplayer. Furthermore, there are various titan loadouts and boosts.
What do you think of these tactics and your pilots’ abilities?
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Another newspaper page from the “Gadgetzan Gazette” sparks much Hearthstone speculation.
More and more clues indicate the release of a “Gadgetzan” update for Hearthstone. Blizzard has now released the second issue of the newspaper “Gadgetzan Gazette”, which thematically deals again with events in and around the capitalist goblin city of Gadgetzan.
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The new page talks about the “Mega Market, the biggest market in all of Azeroth”, where anyone with enough gold in their pocket can find just what they want. Of course, there should not be a speech from Mayor Noggenfogger missing. You should check out the second issue for yourself here (Click to enlarge):
What is particularly interesting is the last paragraph, which mentions “dragon humanoid intruders” and “red mana”. Whether this is already a hint at new cards and mechanics, or just part of the newspaper’s “blah-blah”, we will probably find out at BlizzCon.
Trion Worlds have also announced the release date of the major expansion “Revelation” for the MMORPG ArcheAge, along with the details that await you.
The expansion will launch on December 10th and will introduce two new playable races: Dwarves and Warborn. You will also explore the new areas of Airinfels and the Sunbite Wilds. If you want to play as one of the two new races, even as a veteran, you can try out the new Fresh Start servers that only allow new accounts. The skills of your heroes can be more flexibly adjusted for all characters at all levels through the Abyssal Power skills system.
Here’s what you can look forward to!
This is what Archeage 3.0: Revelation will offer in detail:
Two new playable races – The Dwarves belong to the Nuia faction, while the Warborn belong to the Harani faction. Both bring new stories and quests as well as new combat mechanics into the game. For example, when they transform into their more powerful forms. Both classes have been given new character models and animations.
Five new environments – Airinfels (the capital of the Dwarves, which includes the legendary city of Andelph), Oberon’s Cradle, Sunbite Wilds, Rokhal Mountain Range, and Ahnimar (the ancestral home of the Daru race). There’s much to explore here.
Fresh Start servers – The “Reckoning” server for North America and the “Prophecy” server in Europe give all players the chance to start fresh.
Alternative experience system – Once one of a character’s ten skill trees reaches the maximum level (55), it is possible to unlock the Abyssal Power skills through a series of quests. These are the most powerful abilities in the game to date.
Community upgrades – The improved family system brings better structure to the game for small groups. This allows friends to form “mini-guilds” with their own perks and activities. Residents of the southern continental areas can cooperate with their neighbors. This makes it possible to collectively improve buildings and receive rewards for contributing to the development of the area.
New residential areas – New areas for player housing in the open world will be introduced along with regional trade goods. These areas will differ significantly in appearance.
Much more – New items, new gear, new types of mounts, new crafting recipes, companion animals for combat, and much more will also make their way into the MMO with the Revelation expansion.
For many, No Man’s Sky could have been such an interesting and exciting game, but in the end, the disappointment was great. Could interest in the game be reignited by virtual reality support?
No Man’s Sky is not a bad game; it’s just not what many hoped for due to the hype beforehand. Anyone expecting a simple exploration game with survival elements without classic MMO features and without a great story will get such a game. Nevertheless, many gamers are disappointed, and player numbers on Steam have fallen sharply in recent weeks.
Can VR “save” No Man’s Sky?
With the recent release of Playstation VR, Hello Games has the opportunity to revive interest in the game. Imagine exploring the vast planets and caves directly and immersively with the headset. Looking around in the cockpit of your own spaceship and experiencing everything in a more realistic way. VR support would surely make many players revisit No Man’s Sky, and those interested in VR games might consider getting the game for this reason.
The question that arises, however, is whether this would ensure long-term success. The actual game does not change with virtual reality support. So if someone is not satisfied with the game itself, they will not find it good with VR either. It would be a nice and likely temporary gimmick. However, for those primarily interested in exploring 3D worlds in VR, No Man’s Sky VR could indeed become a game they might enjoy.
Test VR in the game
By the way, it is already possible to experience No Man’s Sky in VR. This works on PC through a tool called VorpX. Anyone who owns an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive can emulate a VR mode with this tool. However, some problems can be expected, including motion sickness. Those who feel queasy quickly while playing virtual reality games should be cautious. By the way, there are currently no plans for an (official) VR support for No Man’s Sky. However, in the past, the developers stated that they think the idea is great.
What are your thoughts? Do you believe that VR could help No Man’s Sky soar to new heights?
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Amazon’s flash deals start at a specific time – we will of course provide it in the news – and are limited in time and quantity. For a short time, offers can be reserved in the shopping cart. Detailed information about the offer status can be found on the respective offer page at Amazon at the top right.
Mad Catz has apparently been quite intensive in addressing the requirements of professional gamers for a keyboard – the Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. feels like a wish list of pro gamers brought to life as a keyboard. The manufacturer relies on mechanical Kailh Brown keys, which provide excellent key travel and very good tactile feedback. The space key is slightly larger than that of classic keyboards, and there are 12 programmable macro keys in the upper keyboard area. Particularly practical: a small processor takes care of the anti-ghosting functions, allowing actually any key combination to be pressed without ghosting. In addition, the keyboard features lighting. This can also be restricted to certain areas – so if you only want the WASD keys to light up at night, you can set it accordingly.
Also in the flash deals: An SSD for the current M.2 slot, as found in more and more laptops and on numerous motherboards. The drive holds 960 gigabytes, yet is not much larger than a stick of chewing gum. In the HTPC, the slim design saves space; in the desktop PC, avoiding SATA and power cables creates more order and overview, and in the laptop, 2.5-inch drives have been slowly dying out in favor of mSATA and currently M.2 SSDs. Additionally, there are adapters to use an M.2 SSD via USB or as a PCIe expansion card.
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Today’s “Mein-MMO asks” revolves around a topic that has occupied the whole world for days: Halloween. This custom has appeared in various online games in its American form for years, as it did in 2016. Almost every game already has an event in Halloween style or is about to start one – even in FIFA 17. Therefore, we ask you: Do you think that’s cool, or does it annoy you?
Halloween events as far as the eye can see
Halloween is not only becoming more popular here, but also in online games the spooky festival is being celebrated more frequently. Some in-game events are directly referred to as Halloween events, while others celebrate their own versions of this festival, which are linked to the lore. There is the “Schlotternacht” in WoW, the “Schattennacht” in Paragon, the “Shadow of the Mad King” in Guild Wars 2, or the “Festival of the Lost” in Destiny. A compilation of many Halloween events can be found here.
Despite the great variety of these events, they have a few things in common: On the one hand, there are creepy decorations and costumes everywhere. The horror and monster theme can be found at every event. On the other hand, the controversial side effect is also present, which is that many of these cosmetic Halloween items can be purchased for real money. A prominent example is the MMO shooter Destiny, which even advertised with a dedicated trailer for these microtransactions – which is not well received by the community at all.
Halloween events are good and well: they bring some variety to the game and provide new items that you can acquire and collect. However, they are also often used to encourage players to spend a little money – after all, you want to wear that one cool mask in the game. Thus, Destiny’s Festival of the Lost has also been referred to as “Festival of Microtransactions”. And when an in-game event is mainly about opening your wallet – and less about providing fun gameplay content – many players think: This event can do without me!
Agents don’t celebrate Halloween!
What, no Halloween celebrations here?
A stark exception to the current Halloween craze is “The Division”. Yesterday, the developers confirmed that there will be no event and no special items for it. They have been busy enough in the last weeks and months completing update 1.4.
Looking at the comment section for this news, it becomes clear: No one is truly sad about it. Friends are tagged with the motto: “Hey, look, there are indeed still games without a Halloween event.” One reader finds the whole fun annoying anyway.
Therefore, we now ask you directly: What is your stance on all the Halloween events? Are you excited about them or do you have better things to do than to stock up on masks? And what do you think about the microtransaction topic related to Halloween?
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The two big new shooters from EA are now on the market. Does Battlefield 1 or Titanfall 2 suit you better?
In October 2016, fans of shooters will get two major titles in the FPS genre. Battlefield 1 has already been released and is generating buzz not only with fun Zeppelin glitches, but also through great graphics on all platforms. Titanfall 2 has been released today and has made a particularly good impression on fans with an epic trailer. The reviews and ratings for the game are also impressive. But which game is suitable for whom? Or do the two titles not interfere with each other?
Battlefield 1 vs. Titanfall 2
Although the release dates of both games are quite close to each other, the games do not interfere with each other. At least that’s what Andrew Wilson, the CEO of EA, said. He believes that the FPS genre is a huge category in the gaming industry, where some players prefer speed and others strategy. Some enjoy both and want a shooter that combines strategy with speed. There are clear differences in the context of Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2.
Battlefield 1 takes place in the context of World War 1 and showcases this with many details in both single-player and multiplayer. Titanfall 2 lacks a true historical context, but still offers a story full of emotions. Not only in single-player mode can you expect a lot of action in both games. Their multiplayer modes also promise a lot of fun and thrilling battles. Judge for yourself whether you prefer the Battlefield 1 multiplayer mode or the Titanfall 2 multiplayer mode.
Conclusion: If the World War setting appeals to you and tactical gameplay is what you’re looking for in a shooter, then Battlefield 1 is a good choice. If you prefer a shooter set in the future and enjoy FPS games with high speed, then Titanfall 2 is the right game for you.
On Metacritic, Titanfall 2 currently has a Metascore of 89 and Battlefield 1 of 88 (PS4 version). Both are top ratings. No matter which game you choose – both games are outstanding shooters.
Have you already decided on one of the two games or are you even playing both?
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ArcheAge, Trion Worlds’ and XLGAMES’ free-to-play fantasy sandbox MMORPG for PC receives its largest expansion to date with ArcheAge 3.0: Revelation on December 10.
The free expansion offers players more freedom in shaping Erenor, the constantly expanding world of ArcheAge. Two brand new playable races – the Dwarves and the Warborn – have special abilities.
New environments include the snow-covered Airinfels and the desolate, dried-out Sunbiss wilderness, where countless new things can be discovered. Fresh Start servers give veterans and new players the same opportunities – as only new accounts are accepted here. The new Abyssal Power skills system offers even more flexibility in customizing skills for all characters at all levels.
In Destiny today, on October 28th, the Exotic Trader arrives. Where is Xur and what weapon, what armor pieces, and what ornaments does he have on offer?
Currently, the Festival of the Lost is running in Bungie’s MMO shooter. During this Halloween event, there are numerous masks, consumables, and items to obtain and purchase. Currently, Bungie’s policy on microtransactions is under criticism: They published a trailer promoting the Halloween items in Eververse. Is the Festival of the Lost a “Festival of Microtransactions”?
Additionally, with Xur’s arrival today, there’s an intriguing question: Does Xur like celery? If you manage to get the Super Black Shader, you will receive a piece of celery that no trader can use. A possible suspicion is: Xur might trade something cool for the celery. If this is the case, we will update this article.
So, before we take a look at Xur’s inventory, a quick note: The Trials of Osiris, which will be spooky and should drop Halloween items, start tonight. We will report on that.
Everything about Xur in Destiny on October 28th, 29th, and 30th on PS4 and Xbox One
When does Xur arrive? When does Xur leave?
Xur arrives today at 11 AM. He spends some nice hours with the Guardians, spouting some dubious phrases from his tentacle beard and selling his wares for Strange Coins. On Sunday, he departs for home at 10 AM – due to the time change.
Where is Xur? What is his location this weekend?
Every weekend, Xur picks a nice location. He is by the Speaker on the balcony. ProNDC will guide you there:
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Update 1.4 is live for The Division. We name 9 things you need to try out now.
Since October 25th, the gigantic patch 1.4 is available for download and installation. On PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the player experience is enhanced – nearly everything you knew before has been revised.
Especially those agents who haven’t played for weeks or months but want to return may feel overwhelmed by this amount of new features. “What’s new?”, “What should I pay attention to now?”, “Where has the experience actually improved?” To ensure you don’t wander through the “new” post-apocalypse completely alone, we give you 9 tips to do in 1.4.
Run down the stairs!
This tip may seem silly at first glance, but it’s really very satisfying. In 1.3, it took what felt like an eternity to go up and down “The Stairs”. You couldn’t run here, only walk slowly. Thus, it quickly became a hate object for the agents. In 1.4, you can run down the stairs into the terminal – and it feels good!
Crafting and recalibration
Now to a “more serious” tip. Some vendors have blueprints at the maximum gear score, making crafting worthwhile again. Use your accumulated materials to craft the weapons and items you still need or desire. Keep in mind that no Division tech is required for crafting anymore.
Now, there is an improvement station in the terminal where you can recalibrate your guns. When you reroll talents, you now have six talents to choose from instead of three, making it easier to find the right talent.
Explore the open world
Named bosses (like Bullet King) spawn again in the open world. Once you have defeated one, a 4-hour timer runs for that boss. After that, he reappears. It’s worth running through the world outside the Dark Zone to farm the bosses. You can find a boss map here. These named elite enemies have a high chance of dropping relevant loot.
Also, keep in mind the high-value targets and high-risk targets, which can now drop all gear set pieces, not just those from “Lone Hero”. These are now really lucrative.
Collect as many weapon skins as you want
In 1.3, weapon skins took up valuable inventory space. This has changed with 1.4. Now you can collect them at will without having to clear space in your inventory first.
Visit all vendors
The vendors have been greatly enhanced. All vendors, including the credits vendors in the operations base, the vendors in the safehouses, and the vendors at the roadblocks to the Dark Zone, have at least one item that is at the maximum value. Here you can see the inventory of the most important vendors after 1.4.
Open sealed containers
If you still have sealed containers from before 1.4 in your inventory, you can now open them to receive the revised items. In addition, numerous vendors sell these sealed containers for currency. Furthermore: In the endgame, you get sealed containers if you gather enough experience points.
Check back in the Dark Zone
The mechanics in the Dark Zone remain unchanged with 1.4; however, the player experience has been improved nonetheless. You are now more powerful. It is now possible to take out a group of cleaners solo without dying painfully in the flames. Therefore, the Dark Zone is worth a visit again for solo players. In addition, the vendors in the safe rooms have delicious items for sale.
Test new gear sets
Your build may not be as strong as it was before 1.4. The gear sets have been heavily revised with buffs and nerfs. This also gives you the chance to try out new sets, such as FireCrest, which was nearly worthless before. You now have more options to create builds.
Utilize the benefits of world tiers
With the world tiers, you determine the difficulty and loot of all activities in The Division in the endgame. If a friend of yours is already at rank 4, he can invite you so you can push your character. If you are playing solo and have problems, you can lower the world tier at any time and stock up on good items for the higher tier first.
By the way: The vendor items are also affected by the world tier.
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How the battle in the Night Fortress against Gul’dan ends is shown in this WoW cinematic. Be warned, massive spoilers!
Resourceful data miners have already extracted the cinematic for the conclusion of the next major raid “The Night Fortress” from the patch data. If you do not want to be spoiled, you should stop reading right here! You have been warned.
Patch 7.1 of World of Warcraft has just been deployed on the live server and the associated raid is not yet open, and already data miners have found and decrypted the cinematic for the next raid in the game data. In the Night Fortress, in addition to the leader of the Nightborne, Elisande, there is also the orc warlock Gul’dan to defeat, who serves as the final boss. The cinematic does not reveal how the fight proceeds but does show how it ends. You should watch it yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnSpispAP0M
If the video is no longer available, it has likely been deleted by YouTube, so here is a brief summary: Gul’dan, defeated and battered, collapses to his knees and throws one last glance into a huge, green portal to the Legion’s worlds before it turns red. Gul’dan seems to recognize something in this flaming vision before Illidan appears behind him and literally squeezes the last life out of the warlock. He “pops” like Varian, so Illidan once again holds Gul’dan’s skull in his hands and destroys it as well. Then Illidan turns to the “heroes” (the raiders) and demands that they “follow him into the Abyss.”
Cortyn says: Ah, the hype train is rolling full steam through my head. I can only hope that Illidan’s line at the end means that we will attack a world of the Legion in the following patches (7.2 or 7.3?). However, the “Abyss” could also refer to the depths of the seas, where the old god N’Zoth still rests, who is also waiting for a substantial setback and is prophesied at various points. What really awaits us will likely be revealed at BlizzCon – hopefully. Now I am definitely very much looking forward to Blizzard’s trade show. And I am so damn curious about what Gul’dan saw in that portal…
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In Destiny, Bungie invites you to a costume contest while they deal with cheaters in the Crucible.
In “This Week at Bungie”, it’s all about the “Festival of the Lost”. From now on, Bungie is hosting a “Masquerade Ball” regarding this. But first the info: The festival ends on November 8, with the exact time now known: At the weekly reset.
The “Festival of the Lost” Masquerade Ball – as Bungie calls it – is your chance to show your creativity to the world. In a costume contest, you can win the Resurrectionist emblem daily, which can also be obtained by purchasing items in the Bungie store at the moment. It should be this one: Every day, Bungie picks a winner who receives this emblem. You just need to:
Put on a “Festival of the Lost” mask,
Strike a cool pose with your Guardian for a photo
and upload the image to the Creations page at Bungie.
Images with multiple Guardians are welcome, but only the Guardian who uploaded the image will receive the badge.
Beware of the Banhammer!
Furthermore, the developers indicate that cheating in the Crucible has increased recently, especially DDoSing during the Trials of Osiris. The developers take this issue very seriously.
There are several team members at Bungie whose full-time job it is to ensure a good and fair Destiny experience. The best way to send data about cheaters is to report them directly in-game. These user reports are important, but Bungie also relies on its own systems that automatically identify the cheaters. However, they do not want to reveal how these work precisely, as that could enable cheaters to adapt.
Recently, the Banhammer has been swung frequently, as Bungie states. Those who carry out DDoS attacks can expect permanent bans.
Tonight at 7 PM, the Trials of Osiris will start again.
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The Schlotternächte of HotS bring numerous innovations and lots of additional experience.
At Blizzard, it’s a tradition to hold special events in all games during Halloween, and Heroes of the Storm is no exception. The Schlotternächte run until November 8, during which players can grab some bonuses.
During this time, there is a 50% bonus on all experience points earned in all game modes (except Training and Custom Game).
Additionally, there is the seasonal reward for completing the Schlotternacht quest. Those who play at least 15 games by the end of the event will unlock the portrait of Sheriff Valla for their account.
Apart from that, there are also some new skins, such as the mentioned Sheriff Valla and Xul the Scarecrow. Both are offered in the package along with the mount “Glubschauge.”
Anyone returning to Heroes of the Storm for the event should also take a look at the new Brawl mode, where there are big gold rewards and chaotic game rules every week.
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