Recently, Cloud Imperium announced a new spaceship for the MMO Star Citizen. The RSI Polaris is set to cost $750!
Although ships for Star Citizen usually sell very well and many players own a fleet worth several thousand dollars, there was a bit of frustration noted during the announcement of the Polaris. Many questioned the price. Enthusiasm was limited and surprisingly not as high as with previous spaceship announcements.
The Polaris has a lot to offer!
Now Cloud Imperium has responded. A Q&A article about the ship has been published on the official website. While Cloud Imperium does not give real reasons for why one should pay $750 for the ship, it explains the benefits that this luxury vessel brings. It is a 155-meter-long spaceship that can conduct rescue missions, patrols, and attacks. Additionally, the ship has the ability to repair, refuel, and rearm a small fighter, a bomber, or a support ship.
The Polaris can even take on small and medium capital ships. It attacks quickly, fires torpedoes, and vanishes again. Thanks to the turrets, it can even fend off smaller fighter squadrons. In battles against real capital ships or space stations, the Polaris also plays a significant role, as the torpedoes can cause heavy damage. While it is possible to operate the ship with just a few crew members, in combat situations a large and well-coordinated crew should be present.
Who buys the $750 ship?
The text sounds somewhat like a justification, but also like advertising for the ship. Can this convince fans to spend $750 on the Polaris after questioning the price? Many collectors will undoubtedly buy the spaceship, but especially for those who do not want to spend that much money, the ship will likely remain out of reach.
In Destiny, we expect the arrival of the Exotic vendor Xur today, on October 14th. Where is he located and what weapon, armor pieces, and ornaments does he have available?
Compared to previous weeks, last week in Destiny was quite calm. There was no hotfix, no major announcements, and no new Outbreak Prime discovered. Instead, the October Iron Banner concluded peacefully. And they are searching for solutions to two mysteries, which probably do not yield new exotic weapons as rewards.
For some Guardians, the Bungie Bounty last Wednesday was the highlight of the week: In the livestream, players could compete against Bungie – the winners received an exclusive emblem as a prize.
By the way: “This Week at Bungie” was canceled last night. The letter to the community will be published tonight. We will forgo our after-work beer and, of course, report on it in a timely manner.
But first, Xur, the charming noodle face. Let’s welcome him.
Everything about Xur in Destiny on October 14th, 15th, and 16th on PS4 and Xbox One
When does Xur arrive? When does Xur leave?
Xur appears every Friday at 11 AM at one of his locations. He presents his offerings to the Guardians with his unmistakable charm until he departs on Sunday at 11 AM – with a big bag full of Strange Coins.
Where is Xur? What is his location this weekend?
Xur has specific locations where he appears weekend after weekend. This time he is at the Speaker on the balcony. ProNDC will lead you there:
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Blizzard asks players about their Hearthstone preferences and brings new ideas to the table.
Blizzard’s card game Hearthstone was a massive hit back in the day and remains very popular today. However, there are still several areas where Hearthstone falls short compared to physical card games – such as a 2vs2 mode.
As a user reported on Reddit, Blizzard has sent out a survey to some players to gauge various interests of the player base.
The survey includes some interesting questions regarding various (potential) features of Hearthstone. Respondents were able to indicate whether they view certain aspects as “unimportant,” “nice to have,” or “high priority”:
More chat features
Offline mode
More customization options for characters, cards, etc.
Better ways to play with friends
Guilds/Clans
A new mode to play “double matches”
More in-game assistance for deck building
A new tournament mode
Better matchmaking based on owned cards, etc.
A (better) tutorial
A campaign mode
Better ways to make new friends in the game
Interesting are the questions surrounding the “new” standard mode. Here it even asks whether one finds the mode good or just sees it as a new way for Blizzard to earn more money.
Cortyn says: Whether any of the mentioned features from the surveys will be developed is certainly questionable. Personally, I would be very excited about a team mode or a fully-fledged campaign, but I don’t believe we will see much happening in that regard before the end of 2017. However, I am firmly expecting that we will see the next expansion at BlizzCon, which will probably be released just a few weeks later. At the very least, Blizzard did something very similar last year.
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Cool content like weapon skins awaits you in the Battlepacks for Battlefield 1.
Crates containing rewards for players exist in various video games. In Battlefield 1, these crates are called Battlepacks and have cool content for players. These crates were already known from Battlefield 4, but they have been redesigned for the new installment in the Battlefield series. In these crates, you will find weapon skins or possibly even an XP bonus.
How to get Battlepacks?
To get a Battlepack, you don’t need to know any special tricks. You have a chance of receiving a Battlepack when you participate in a battle. Some players receive a Battlepack at the end of the match that they can open in the menu. The only requirement is that you participated in the entire match. For example, if you only joined the game 30 seconds before the end, you will not receive a Battlepack.
Improved or Superior Battlepacks can be purchased with scrap. Scrap is an in-game currency that we will discuss in more detail later in the article.
Battlefield 1 – Battlepack Contents
Each Battlepack in Battlefield 1 contains one guaranteed weapon skin! These skins are available in the rarity levels of Special, Outstanding, and Legendary.If you’re lucky, you might find bonus items like XP boosts or a melee weapon puzzle piece. If you have collected all the puzzle pieces for a melee weapon, you can assemble the puzzle and use the weapon in the game. There is only one type of Battlepack that can contain all types of items. Rare items are not restricted to the higher-tier packs. Improved and Superior Battlepacks guarantee you a weapon skin of a specific rarity.
The contents of Battlepacks are assigned to different pools that rotate weekly. This is called “Versions” in Battlefield 1. When a new version is announced, you can see which skins are in the pool in the game. Before opening a Battlepack, you will also see which skins are available in the current version.
The scrap system in Battlefield 1 allows you to exchange skins or bonus items from Battlepacks for scrap. Scrap is the in-game currency in Battlefield 1 that you can use to purchase additional Battlepacks. It can be worthwhile to exchange skins or bonus items for scrap and save it. If there is no skin in the current Battlepack version that you like, you simply wait for the weekly rotation. If you see a weapon skin in the preview that you like, you can buy a Battlepack with the saved scrap.
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One less. Tom Chilton is no longer the Game Director of World of Warcraft.
Although World of Warcraft: Legion is thriving, loyal fans have had to endure some harsh setbacks, as several well-known developers have left the team to either retire or seek their fortunes elsewhere. Now, it has also “caught” Tom Chilton, who is stepping down as Game Director of World of Warcraft. According to his post in the official forum, this is happening because he will now take on an important position in another project at Blizzard – what that project is has not yet been revealed at this time.
In his farewell post, he states (in excerpts):
“In 2004, before I had the fortune to work as Game Director, I started as Senior Game Designer on World of Warcraft. As you can imagine, the game was very different in 2004. At the beginning of the year, there were only 60 of us. At that time, there was the ‘Friends & Family Alpha’, quests were only allowed up to level 25 – and only for the Alliance. The Horde was not playable at that time.”
“For me, Legion is more than just an expansion. It is the culmination of work that has lasted over a decade, with one of the best development teams I have ever had the honor to be a part of. It is a mix of excitement, sadness, and satisfaction that I now say ‘Goodbye’ to the WoW team and embark on new adventures within Blizzard.”
The new Game Director is now Ion Hazzikostas, who has held the position of Assistant Game Director for quite some time and is now stepping into Chilton’s shoes.
Ion Hazzikostas, better known as “Watcher” in the forums, takes over the role as Game Director.
You can view the complete post from Chilton in English in our sources.
Some people in Overwatch are just blessed with luck. You probably haven’t had such a loot box.
Loot boxes in Overwatch are both a curse and a blessing. While there is always the thrill of what the next box will contain, it is often overshadowed by the disappointment that you (once again) only pulled a few display images and the “Winston in ugly green” for the 7th time from the box. Luck and misfortune play a very important role in this reward system.
The user ChefUrban does not know such misfortune. On the contrary. When he wanted to open a loot box in recent days, there was the familiar golden shimmer of a legendary item – but not just once. He pulled 4 legendary skins from a single box! Now he can enjoy new appearances for Symmetra, Roadhog, and McCree – he already had the skin for Junkrat in his collection.
This loot box is probably considered the most valuable in all of Overwatch for the time being.
Have you ever had such a good loot box? Or are you just happy if you even see a single legendary skin in 20 boxes?
Cortyn says: I would like to claim that I’m not envious, but that would be a flat-out lie. At least in Overwatch, I tend to be one of those people who have to buy beloved skins with credits instead of pulling them from the boxes. I don’t know how long I would stare in disbelief at the screen if I received such a loot box – perhaps ChefUrban should quickly fill out a lottery ticket, as that could pay off…
You can find more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter on our Overwatch game page.
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The Star Wars spin-off Rogue One will be in theaters in just a few weeks, and the new trailer for the dark rebel spectacle promises a great cinematic experience. We also see in the trailer the new planet Scarif, which will play a role in the upcoming Battlefront DLC.
This year, there won’t be a new episode of the Star Wars main saga, but we can look forward to the spin-off film Rogue One in December. This dark mix of a war film and a “heist movie” revolves around the young rebel Jyn Erso, who is searching for her father Galen, who is involved in the development of the Death Star. Not only new faces appear in the trailer, but also the most famous Star Wars villain of all time makes an appearance: Darth Vader!
Battlefront is also included
For fans of the online shooter Star Wars: Battlefront, there is also a sneak peek at the upcoming DLC “Scarif“. This is a tropical planet where the rebels from the Rogue One team face off against AT-AT walkers of the Empire. Scenes like these could just as well come from Battlefront, and both Jyn and the new imperial villain Director Krennic are expected to be playable as new heroes.
Star Wars: Rogue One will be released on December 15 in German cinemas. The Scarif DLC for Star Wars: Battlefront is also available this month, but an exact date is not yet known. Owners of the season pass will receive the expansion for free.
What do you think of the final trailer for Star Wars: Rogue One? Does the new format of a dark war drama/heist movie fit the far, far away galaxy of Star Wars? Or do you think Disney should focus more on the main series and stop such experiments? Personally, I am very excited about the new film and expect a Star Wars with a new flair. Let me know in the comments what your opinion is and what feelings and thoughts the trailer evokes in you.
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World of Tanks Blitz, the mobile version of Wargaming’s tank MMO World of Tanks, is getting a particularly cool Halloween feature this year. We can unlock either Count Dracula or his arch-enemy Van Helsing as tanks in special missions!
Wargaming brings a special Halloween event to some of its games every year. And after spooky ghost ships were featured in World of Warships, there will be a very cool Halloween event in World of Tanks Blitz, the mobile spin-off of the regular World of Tanks, from October 10 to 24 this year.
Bat Tank or Silver Shells?
In this, we have to choose between the side of light or shadow and either select the “T6-Dracula” or the “Helsing H0”. The former is a medium tank with cool bat-themed side skirts. It also repairs its tracks in under 2 seconds thanks to unholy energy! The Helsing tank, on the other hand, is a powerful tank destroyer that fires two silver shells with its double cannon. Additionally, the tank is decorated with golden wolves.
To get the tanks, however, we need to complete a series of missions and will receive the chosen tank permanently at the end. Those who hurry before October 24 can even unlock both tanks. More information about the event and its procedure can be found under the link in the sources. Don’t miss the epic trailer that Wargaming has shot just for the event.
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These are the differences between the Overwatch aim modes Dual Zone and Exponential Ramp.
Since the last patch, there are two different aim modes for controller users in Overwatch. The new standard is the Dual Zone mode, which is intended for precise but also fast gameplay. Exponential Ramp is the old standard that has been replaced by it. But what exactly distinguishes these two aiming mechanics?
Dual Zone or Exponential Ramp?
The new Dual Zone mode aims to allow players to aim precisely while also being able to turn quickly. To achieve this, the developers divided the sticks of the controllers into two zones. From the neutral point of the stick (when the stick is in the starting position), the first zone measures about 90% of the environment and the second zone the outer 10%. In the first 90%, you have reduced sensitivity, which, however, has high acceleration. The outer 10% have high sensitivity but relatively low acceleration. With the Dual Zone mode, you can use the first 90% for precise aiming and when you want to turn quickly, pull the stick into the outer 10% of the stick’s area.
The Exponential Ramp is the old standard. Here, the sensitivity increases exponentially the further you move the analog stick towards the outer area. Throughout the analog stick’s range, acceleration is relatively high.
In the video by Chit Chat, this is shown again with a graphic and demonstrates the effects in the game.
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In FIFA 17 FUT, we look at the attributes and player ratings of the Spanish talent Samu Castillejo. A player for your team?
Do you want to build a team in FUT 17 with players from the Spanish league? Or perhaps a purely Spanish team? Then you should take a look at Castillejo, a Spanish talent that has been significantly upgraded since FIFA 16 and now boasts strong stats. For those who cannot afford a Messi on the right wing, Castillejo may now be an interesting option.
In FIFA 16, he had an overall rating of 77, which now stands at 80 in FIFA 17. Especially noticeable is the increase in pace from 80 to 87, but his shooting stat has also increased by 7 points, bringing it to 64.
Here are the stats of his standard card in FUT 17:
Even a look at his individual attributes reveals that he has a lot to offer for a winger: strong pace, good crossing stats, and solid dribbling skills:
We reveal to you how to obtain the hidden artifact weapon skins of the Warlock in World of Warcraft.
In World of Warcraft: Legion, the artifact weapons not only have a variety of different designs but also a few hidden skins – each specialization has its own. We will tell you where to get the special skins for the three specializations of the Warlock.
Affliction – End of Fate
Warlocks with the “Affliction” specialization begin their quest in Azsuna and head straight to the demon-infested area of Faronaar. There, keep your eyes peeled for “Eredar Petitioners” (in the eastern part of the area), who usually participate in various rituals. Defeat as many of them as it takes until one drops the “Grimoire of the First Necrolord.” This item starts a quest chain that requires collecting 13 “Skulls of the Executed.” These can be found in the elite world quests of the Watchers (blue symbol with a golden dragon around it) – so the quest may take several days.
Once 13 skulls have been collected, the journey continues to the Deadwind Pass, where you will be led to an altar. Summon Sataiel and defeat her to extract the “Essence of the Executioner” from her corpse, which unlocks “End of Fate.”
Demonology – Thal’kiel’s Countenance
Demonology Warlocks also need to prepare for some farming, but first they must reach an artifact knowledge level of 4. After that, they need to hunt as many Eredar as possible. This can also be done particularly well in Faronaar, but generally, all Eredar on the Broken Isles are “valid.” Gradually, a total of 6 heads will be left as loot by the Eredar (gray items). The 7th head is the visage of the first Awakener, which unlocks “Thal’kiel’s Countenance.”
The drop chance for all the heads seems to have a very high element of randomness. Some Warlocks report that they collected all 7 skulls within a few minutes, while others have been trying for several days to complete the collection. So expect some fights with Eredar!
Destruction – Legion’s Horror
Destruction Warlocks have it the easiest. They simply need to choose the upgrade “Demonic Offering” (second row) in their class hall to be able to complete a “Ritual of Damnation” daily. The boss summoned there has a chance to drop “The Burning Jewel of Sargeras,” which in turn unlocks the skin Legion’s Horror.
The images of the alternative artifact weapon designs used are from wowhead (see source).
Additional tips and tricks and the hidden designs of other classes can be found in our guide article on Legion.
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In Destiny , we take a closer look at the exotic Hunter gauntlets “Shinobu’s Vow”.
With “The Rise of Iron”, several new exotic armor pieces were introduced to the game, including the gauntlets “Shinobu’s Vow” for the Hunter. More specifically, they were designed for the Arcstrider subclass, as they significantly enhance its grenade jump ability. In terms of design, they strongly resemble the Handcuffs of the Void from the Warlock.
How to obtain “Shinobu’s Vow”?
If you want to claim these stylish Hunter gauntlets as your own, there are several options available. The prerequisite is that you possess “The Rise of Iron”.
Raids: Both in the “Wrath of the Machine” and King’s Fall raid, the gauntlets can be obtained.
Nightfall Strike
Trials of Osiris
Xur: Occasionally, the exotic vendor, the Agent of the Nine, has “Shinobu’s Vow” available.
What makes “Shinobu’s Vow” special in Destiny?
“Shinobu’s Vow” is clearly aimed at a grenade playstyle. These are the perks:
The primary perk is “New Tricks”: Enhances the grenade jump and grants you an additional grenade charge.
Fastball: Increases grenade throw distance.
In addition, either Momentum Transfer (bonus melee energy on grenade hits) or Impact Induction (bonus grenade energy on melee hits) may be available.
In a different perk selection, random bonuses that improve the reload speed of weapon types are included. Furthermore, there are perks that enhance Strength, Discipline, or Intellect. Since the gauntlets are specialized for grenades, Discipline is recommended. You can re-roll the latter perks using Glass Needles.
What does “New Tricks” do?
Particularly exciting is the perk “New Tricks”. Our friend Nexxoss Gaming has taken a closer look at this perk in the following video:
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The grenade jump is a grenade that splits upon impact, creating multiple homing projectiles. This grenade is enhanced with “Shinobu’s Vow”. What does this mean specifically?
Without this exotic, the grenade jump splits into four projectiles. With the gauntlets, it splits into 5 projectiles. This results in a higher chance of dealing more damage.
Additionally, Nexxoss Gaming notes that the grenade appears to recharge almost two seconds faster when wearing Shinobu’s Vow. He suspects this is related to the fact that you receive two grenade charges thanks to the exotic, which causes them to regenerate faster.
The peculiar behavior of the homing projectiles from the grenade jump can be observed in the embedded video.
Brief conclusion: These Hunter gauntlets are definitely interesting, as they significantly enhance the grenade jump. The biggest advantage is likely the availability of two grenade charges – because two grenade jumps can be extremely deadly in PvP.
Have you already tried “Shinobu’s Vow” yourself? How satisfied are you with it?
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Escape from Tarkov places great emphasis on realism, and therefore the weapon sounds need to fit perfectly. This is why the Russian developers from Battlestate Games arranged a partnership with the weapon manufacturer Kalashnikov to obtain high-quality recordings.
In Escape from Tarkov, what belongs together comes together. In this case, hardcore shooter gameplay and weapon sounds fresh from the gun. The developers of the hardcore shooter in the style of The Division (only harder!) contacted the weapon company Kalashnikov and managed to establish a partnership.
Fun and Games with Weapons
Consequently, some developers were allowed to travel to a special testing ground of the Kalashnikov company, where a large number of weapons and ammunition were available. Hours of shooting ensued, during which a variety of gun sounds were recorded. Therefore, the weapon sounds in Escape from Tarkov in the final version are likely to be very authentic.
In addition to the typical Kalashnikov assault rifles, there was a whole arsenal of other firearms available, including shotguns, submachine guns, and a big machine gun! A video of the joyful shooting has been embedded here. However, it is only available in Russian with English subtitles.
https://youtu.be/ooJ8KCIhEjw
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Excited about the new SMITE god Camazotz? We’re giving away 5 codes in our contest.
What cannot be missing at the release of a new god from SMITE? Right, the corresponding contest on Mein-MMO.de. For this reason, we have once again secured 5 keys for the new god Camazotz, which unlock not only the original design but also his alternate skin (“Recolor”) Penumbra.
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Currently, the keys can only be redeemed for the PC version. However, as soon as the corresponding patch arrives on PS4 and Xbox One, the codes can also be used there – so participating is worthwhile for all console players!
To win one of the 5 codes for Camazotz, you simply have to leave a comment below this post, telling us about your meanest prank you have ever played on your fellow humans. After all, Halloween is approaching, and there is “Trick or Treat,” so we are curious!
Multiple entries to the contest are prohibited and will lead to disqualification. The deadline for participation is October 20, 2016, at 6:00 PM. The legal process is excluded.
From all participants, we will randomly select 5 winners after the deadline, who will then be contacted via the email address of the corresponding Disqus account. Good luck!
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With a medal system, you will be rewarded for your achievements on the battlefield in Battlefield 1. We will explain how the system works.
If you have been playing the Battlefield series for a while, the medal system will not be a surprise for you. However, this system has been changed in Battlefield 1. In a rotation that changes weekly, you have the choice between 5 different medals. You are free to choose which of these 5 you want to unlock. For unlocking a medal, you receive additional experience points.
Over 34 different medals in Battlefield 1
Each week, you can choose from 5 medals that you can all unlock. The order in which you proceed is entirely up to you. With a built-in tracking system, you can select a specific medal and display its progress during key moments in the game and on the deployment screen. While you can only play for one medal at a time, the respective progress is saved until the weekly change. So you can choose a different medal if you switch your role or game mode, without losing your previous progress.
In total, there are 34 different medals that you can unlock up to 100 times. Each unlock grants you a XP bonus. To unlock a medal, you need to complete a type of quest that is divided into 3 to 5 sections. Each higher section has a higher difficulty. A medal for the medic, for example, has the following requirements:
Achieve 20 kills with medic weapons
Heal your team members 100 times
Achieve 20 successful revives
The tracker shows you when a section is completed. There are also medals where you need to take on different roles. For the “Glory Medal,” you need to play various roles and support your teammates through repairs, healing, and ammunition drops.
Through the various medals and the roles that one must take on, the developers hope for more variety. Bonus XP can be a good motivation to try out other classes and game modes.
What games are already available at the release of PlayStation VR in October 2016 for Sony’s VR headset? We list all titles that can be played right at launch or are already in the pipeline.
The time for virtual reality on the PS4 has arrived! The PSVR, the mass-market VR headset from Sony, has been on the market since October 13th. Those who pre-ordered in time can now dive into exciting new gaming worlds.
Many gamers are still skeptical about this hardware. One criticism: AAA game titles for PlayStation VR need to be released before a purchase is considered. After all, the headset alone costs 399 Euros. If a PS4 camera and two Move controllers also need to be purchased, the total price for the VR experience adds up. Therefore: What games can be played at launch? And which ones can we expect in the near future?
Nearly 40 games available at the start of PlayStation VR
On reddit, a thread that is regularly updated collects all known and upcoming games for the PSVR. Almost 200 games are already listed – boredom won’t come quickly. Of these, 39 titles are playable at launch.
The following overview table can be sorted as you wish: by game title, the developer studio, or genre:
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What titles are coming in the future for PSVR?
The following table lists all upcoming games that will be released at a later date:
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Note: The last update of these tables was on October 7th. They are based on information from reddit, are not official, and make no claim to completeness.
Cloud Pirates, the World of Warships with steampunk airships, will soon enter closed beta. With the available founder packages, you can secure guaranteed access to the testing phase alongside goodies.
In Cloud Pirates, quirky airships sail through the sky and blast each other with cannons. It looks like a mix between World of Warships and Final Fantasy, and anyone wanting to see the game for themselves can participate in the closed beta starting from October 18.
Beta for 8.99
Provided you are lucky and receive a spot after registration. Guaranteed beta access is only available if you purchase a founder package. These all include access to the beta and numerous goodies. Packages cost between 8.99 and 35.99. The founder packages can be obtained via the provided link on the official website of publisher My.com. Regular beta registration also takes place through the game’s website.
The closed beta of Cloud Pirates includes a total of 21 ships across three weight classes. Each of these vehicles has different characteristics and controls differently. The battles take place on four different maps and there are also four different game modes called “Freighter Skirmish”, “Dead Man’s Chest”, “Capture the Point”, and “Freighter Skirmish”. Additionally, there will be a new trailer for the game at the upcoming beta start, which we have embedded for you here.
https://youtu.be/cp1ivDzwPxs
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Black Desert Online gives the nimble ranger a stylish Awakening weapon: the Elf sword. This turns the archer into an agile melee fighter. Additionally, there is another update about the Margoria Sea.
Black Desert Online is gradually releasing the Awakening weapons. This week, the delicate ranger elf is up. She receives a gift from the gods, the legendary “Elf sword.” It is a graceful little sword that, while less impressive than the two-handed sword of the warrior, the gun fist of the berserker or even the extra cool scythe of the black magician, allows for lightning-fast attacks.
https://youtu.be/tkbn4cV3GFI
Elven Multitalent
With this, the ranger can now poke at the enemy from a distance, and when they come closer, engage with the sword. If things get dicey, the elf simply jumps back and keeps shooting with the bow.
In addition to the ranger’s new weapon, further content for the upcoming Margoria update was introduced. These showcase the beautiful underwater world full of corals, fish, and shipwrecks. The embedded video below provides a good first impression of the upcoming content.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ebA66c1Jdg
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Kickstarter, or crowdfunding in general, offers a good way to raise money for financing a computer game without relying on publishers.
However, the system also comes with pitfalls. Because what ultimately results and whether anything at all comes out is uncertain. When a development studio decides to fund the game through a crowdfunding campaign, they are walking on thin ice. They have an idea and present it. The goal is to excite players so much that they want to play the announced game and therefore contribute financially to the funding.
How far can a game stray from the announcement?
Now, it is the case that games can change during development. Especially when it is an open development process where the players and supporters are involved in the game’s design from the beginning. This can lead to the game straying further and further from the original announcement. As a developer, one may believe this is the right decision. After all, the players themselves are pushing the product in this direction. However, they overlook that many supporters contributed money for the originally announced concept and might now be upset.
How far can a game therefore deviate from what was announced during the crowdfunding campaign? Frontier Developments faced a significant backlash when they announced the cancellation of the offline mode for Elite: Dangerous. Many had contributed to the game’s funding because of this mode and were heavily disappointed. However, Elite: Dangerous continues to be successful. This change did not strike the game a severe blow.
From Selective Multiplayer Game with Single Player Approach to an MMORPG
Another game currently caught in this dilemma is Shroud of the Avatar. Originally announced during the Kickstarter campaign as “basically a single-player game that can also be played online,” it is now an MMORPG that can be played offline. Many game mechanics from single-player RPGs and MMORPGs are very different. Playing World of Warcraft offline would not automatically make it a good single-player game. Many from the SotA community are pushing the game into the MMO niche and want it to become Ultima Online 2.
In this context, the actual approach of the game, the Selective Multiplayer, is now seen as a “threat.” Because an MMORPG thrives on many players interacting with each other. However, many play in single-player or friends mode. In these modes, they are undisturbed and do not have to share resources with others. Voices are now even calling for the removal of single-player and friends mode from the game. However, this would completely eliminate the main feature of the game, the Selective Multiplayer approach, which many supporters likely contributed funding to during the Kickstarter campaign.
What do you think? Should a game funded through crowdfunding be allowed to stray from the original announcement, the original vision? And if so, how far could it deviate? Would it be acceptable for Shroud of the Avatar to become an MMORPG if the developers removed the Selective Multiplayer approach?
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In the Early Access of Battlefield 1, a tiny pistol named Kolibri is making a splash. See here how to shoot with this weapon.
Members of EA Access and Origin Access can already play a Play-First Trial of Battlefield 1. In addition to the aforementioned Early Access content of Battlefield 1, fans have already found funny Easter eggs in the game. This includes the famous 2mm “Kolibri” pistol. This tiny weapon is currently bringing joy to many Battlefield 1 fans, as visually this weapon is “something completely different”.
A pistol for ants?
How this weapon works in battle is demonstrated by Reddit user SmirG3l with a GIF. Reactions in the comments range from mockery to hope that the Kolibri makes it into the “real” game.
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Also interesting is the reloading animation. It looks like you need a lot of finesse to reload new ammunition without breaking the weapon. The Kolibri was patented in 1910 and officially available four years later. Unfortunately, the weapons did not sell particularly well because it was difficult to handle the small size of the weapon and ammunition. Moreover, the weapon is inaccurate with its 2.7mm caliber and has a projectile energy of only 4 Joules. The GIF clearly shows that this firepower is not strong. By comparison: With its firepower, the Kolibri can penetrate a pine wood board that cannot be thicker than 3.75cm. The Kolibri is still an absolute eye-catcher in Battlefield 1 and will certainly leave an impression when you get a kill with it.
Unlocking the Kolibri weapon in Battlefield 1
For those who also believe that size matters: In the following video, our colleagues from GameStar explain how you can unlock and use the Kolibri in Battlefield 1.
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