Looking at today’s MMORPG market, one might think that the genre is not as popular as it once was. But what do MMOs need to be successful again?
This question is not easy to answer and there are surely many different approaches. Today, we will pick one: Quests and their impact on the game world. Quests in most MMORPGs run similarly and often follow the same pattern. Every player talks to the same NPC and gets the same quest. The princess has been kidnapped by the dragon, who wants to lay the village to waste. One is supposed to go and rescue the princess and kill the dragon.
Everyone does the same thing and nothing has real consequences
Now, in most MMORPGs, the dragon respawns repeatedly, and the princess can never be rescued because she is kidnapped again and again. The village is never safe either. As a player, you do not get the feeling that you have really achieved or changed anything. Furthermore, player A tells player B that he has rescued the princess, even though player B has already done so. Quests, therefore, have no consequences. The world does not change. Everything stays the same.
There are exceptions like The Elder Scrolls Online, which can show impacts and consequences through its phasing system. Player A kills the dragon and rescues the princess, after which she appears in the city and thanks the hero. Player B does not rescue her, the dragon escapes and destroys the city, which is therefore destroyed for player B. However, player A and player B will never meet, as they are in different phases, which in turn disrupts the social aspect of an MMORPG.
The approach of Wasteland 3
The recently announced MMORPG Wasteland 3 is not an MMORPG, but offers a highly interesting approach regarding quests and their impacts in multiplayer mode. Players can either cooperate and complete quests together or go their separate ways. Player A then completes quests in one area and player B in another. Player A can no longer do the quests that player B has already completed, and vice versa. However, both see the consequences of what the other has done. Perhaps player A is responsible for the destruction of a village, and player B is blamed for it.
For really important quests that advance the story, both must work together again. This way of presenting quests in a multiplayer game gives players the feeling of being able to achieve and change something, and one notices that the actions of the other player also have impacts on the world. A problem here is that this is difficult to implement in an MMORPG and a persistent world. Because due to the number of players, the quests would soon be exhausted, and especially newcomers would have nothing left to do.
Quests should have significance
Perhaps story-relevant quests and side missions that impact the game world and its inhabitants should be removed from the persistent world and only take place in group instances. After completing the story, one finds oneself in the sandbox world and can interact with many other players. In any case, there should be some movement regarding quests and visible consequences in MMORPGs. It has become unsatisfactory for many players when their actions have no impact on the world and everyone completes the exact same quests.
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In FIFA 17, the “Pro Clubs” mode is one of the most popular modes in the game. In this guide, we provide tips on how you can lead your club to fame and glory.
If you’re looking for Pro Clubs tips for FIFA 20, you can find them here:
The most intense online experience in FIFA 17 can be found in “Pro Clubs”, the only true mode for some FIFA fans. While in other online modes you have to rely heavily on AI players, heated “11vs.11” matches are possible in club mode. In reality, however, there are usually fewer human players on the field, as you don’t always have eleven people ready to play.
In “Pro Clubs”, you create your own “Virtual Pro”, which you can gradually improve and customize. With this player, you can team up with your friends and compete against other clubs. If you want to play successfully, you will require high tactical teamwork. Egoists, solo artists, and players who run around wildly will likely not be happy in this mode.
It all starts with creating your Pro. Here, you have numerous customization options. Assign a name, a jersey number, nationality, a date of birth, a distinctive appearance, and a personality. In particular, you have a wide range of choices regarding appearance, allowing your creativity to flow freely.
In addition to cosmetic adjustments, you can also set the position and physical attributes of your Pro. Keep in mind that you can change this information at any time. For example, you can set your Pro as a right winger with the goal scorer style and switch to libero in the next match. This allows you to flexibly react to how many friends are currently online and which positions need to be filled.
The physical characteristics significantly influence your Pro’s attributes. You can directly see how changes in height and weight affect the values. Basically, the taller the Pro, the slower he is. Weight primarily affects the Pro’s strength. The adjustments you make here largely depend on your position. Defenders should be slightly taller, while wing players can afford to be a bit shorter. Here are some recommended settings for an attacking player:
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 71 kg
However, you need to find out for yourself which settings best suit your play style.
Skill Points and Player Development
In FIFA 17, there are no longer achievements like in previous versions of the football simulation. With this, EA Sports aims to focus more on teamwork: Now you don’t have to meet individual performances to improve your Pro, like scoring 10 long-distance goals or dribbling past opponents with 15 special moves, but rather achieve the highest overall rating during matches through teamwork.
Because there are two ways you can now improve your Pro:
Overall rating after matches: After each completed match, some of your Pro’s attributes improve. The better performance you show, the faster they rise. Once you reach high levels of overall rating, progress slows down significantly. In short: The more matches you play, the stronger your Pro becomes.
Skill Points: You earn skill points by playing league or cup matches with your club. To unlock all attributes, you need 48 skill points. However, you can earn a maximum of 24. The exact system behind earning skill points is not transparent. But once you’ve played around 50-60 matches, you should have reached the maximum of 24.
You can distribute the skill points as you wish. Already activated attributes can be deactivated again, and the skill points redistributed.
The Right Formation Makes the Difference
Unfortunately, there is no “perfect” formation. Consider the following factors when making your choice:
How many players are currently online?
Which positions are being filled? Only offensive players or also defenders?
Which positions suit the present players?
Will it be played with Any?
If you are only a few players and have no Any, a five-man defense is currently recommended, as the AI sometimes opens up enormous spaces for the opponents. While a five-man defense cannot completely prevent this, it can reduce the risk.
If you have an Any, you can also play with a four-man or even a three-man defense. However, as mentioned, there is no “perfect” formation. If you prefer playing with wings, choose a “4-3-3” variant; if you prefer ball possession from midfield, a diamond (4-4-2) or a 5-2-1-2 is advisable. In my club, we currently play with the latter two formations, depending on whether there is an Any involved or not. You can find information on formations in FIFA 17 here.
Any or No Any – That is the Question
The “Any” position, often referred to as “Any” in German, allows you to control all non-human players ‒ the rest, in other words. Should a player take on this role?
Based on my experiences in “FIFA 17 Pro Clubs”, there is only one clear answer: Yes! If you have a great FIFA player in your ranks who is also willing to take on this position, let them play as Any. This simply allows for more options in build-up play, and you can also be more aggressive or intelligent defensively than the computer could ever be.
However, controlling the CPUs is often described as difficult, as slow, sluggish, and lethargic. Many players cannot handle their sluggishness at all, which can lead to frustration and flying controllers. In some cases, it may even be better to forgo having an Any. A chaotic Any game can also cause extreme disorder on the field.
Tips for the Captain
Even without Any, you can instruct your computer players on how to behave. Your captain, who is marked with a “C” in the lobby and can start the game, has several options to influence the match on the field.
You can use the arrow keys left or right to orient the game more offensively or defensively. With combinations using the arrow key “up” or “down”, you can select quick tactics that temporarily influence the behavior of the CPUs, like counterattacks, high pressure, or team pressing. Make frequent use of these key combinations!
Additionally, the captain has the option to pull the goalkeeper out. However, in FIFA 17, the goalkeeper takes significantly longer than in previous FIFA parts to leave his goal and rush toward the ball. So pull him out only with caution.
The Recipe for Success – Team Play and Fun
If you approach the game too seriously, perhaps even insult your teammates or put them under too much pressure, it won’t work. So just have fun, take it easy, and success will follow.Motivate each other instead of putting each other down!
Of course – and every club player will nod in agreement – the game often offers moments that can drive you to frustration. But insults or broken controllers won’t help much.
A good club atmosphere is also ensured by decent team play. If only egoists are on the field, it won’t be fun and will cause frustration. Pass the ball rather once more than running into the opponent and losing the ball. Try to find the better-positioned player near the penalty area instead of just shooting all the time. A brilliant, successful pass is sometimes more beautiful than a lucky long-range goal.
Play just as you expect from your teammates.
Note: There are, of course, no official tips and tricks that are universally valid and guarantee a win. These here are mostly based on personal experiences.
What tips do you have?
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Can 100 NPCs stop a plane in GTA 5, or will they simply be run over?
In GTA 5’s creative mode, there are plenty of tools and features to conduct the most interesting tests in the game. One of the latest tests by YouTuber RZED answers the question of whether a gathering of over 100 NPCs can stop a large airplane.
May the stronger win
The experiment is conducted in several steps with varying numbers of NPCs. Starting with 25 NPCs, then 50, and ultimately 100 pedestrians stand in the way of a heavy aircraft. You can see the results of each test in the following video.
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There are more cool videos from RZED that deal with similar tests. For example, those who want to find out if about 100 NPCs can stop a tram can watch this video. Here’s a little preview of how the routine streetcar can stand against a mass of people.
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Judging by the tram’s reaction, it was not prepared for this test. You can find the whole video of the tram test on RZED’s YouTube channel.
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In Battlefield 1, players can expect some new features and functionalities that have not been seen in this form before. You can look forward to the following new features.
The beta of Battlefield 1 was the most successful testing phase in EA’s history. During this testing phase, approximately 13.2 million players were able to try out the new functions and features of the game. Some of these features are particularly outstanding and responsible for a fresh play style in Battlefield 1.
1. Behemoths
Behemoths are special “vehicles” that can be used in the game. They were designed to assist the team that is currently behind. They have strong weapons, high health points, and also provide a mobile spawn point in the game. A certain number of players can use the weapons of these Behemoths to take out enemies.
The Behemoths include Airship L30, Dreadnought, and Armored Train. The Dreadnought ship, in particular, brings joy to the game (if you have it for your team). With the strong weapons on board, you can cause chaos on the beaches while being well protected.
2. The Return of the Assault Boats
Strong boats are not only represented in the form of a Behemoth. The small assault boats are also tactically important because they are fast and agile. Perfect conditions if you want to flank an opponent. Powerful machine guns will convince some enemies on land or in the air to retreat. With 2 strong torpedoes, you can also deal a lot of damage to other boats.
3. Mortars for Supporters
In many video games, there are situations where you feel useless as a supporter. Often, the certain “offensive power” is lacking to change the outcome of a battle. In Battlefield 1, as a supporter, you have the option to use a mortar. This way, you can force opponents to leave a camping position – if they are still able to do so after your attack. On the mini-map, you can choose where the charge should land and cause area damage.
4. Elite Class Sentry/Guard
Equipped with a strong SMG, you can take down enemies with just a few shots. With this firepower and maybe a couple of supporters in the background, you can rack up some points. However, this class is vulnerable because you do not wear a gas mask with it. Here you can learn more about the elite classes in Battlefield 1.
5. The Various Maps in Battlefield 1
A lot of variety is provided by the locations of the individual battles in Battlefield 1. The game spans environments from deserts to dense jungles. Each map brings its own charm to the game and creates a special atmosphere during the battles. Together with the dynamic weather, the maps are responsible for the fact that matches in Battlefield 1 are always a bit different. Looking closely at the maps, one can see that the design also paid attention to smaller details like cracks in the buildings. These maps will be available at the release of Battlefield 1.
What are your favorite features of Battlefield 1?
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Actually, the developers of League of Legends were against a training mode – However, the will of the fans was stronger.
About a year ago, the LoL developers announced in a format called “Riot Pls” what issues there would be in the future. They clearly spoke out against a training mode. Fans of the MOBA did not like that at all and expressed their disappointment through posts and comments on Facebook, Reddit, and other social networks. In 2017, League of Legends is said to provide more tools for players who want to improve their skills.
“No training hall, more like a punching bag”
As the developers announced, the training mode is meant to be simple and straightforward. It will not be a fully equipped training hall, but rather a punching bag. This training mode is aimed at all players from Bronze to Challenger rank and offers the opportunity to improve their mechanics and movements on the map. So far, this mode is planned for single players and not for teams. Some functions and features that the training mode in LoL offers are:
Unlimited Gold
Manually reset cooldowns
Lock your own level
Prevent minion spawning
The list of features is still a work in progress. Work on the prototype for the training mode has already begun.
So soon, there will be another change in the game that goes back to the wishes of the fans. In the past days, it was already announced that SoloQ is coming back to the game and a replay system is in the works that players have been wishing for so long. Even though these changes come rather “late”, the new features are likely a step in the right direction. Comparing League of Legends with other e-sport titles, a replay system should actually be standard.
What do you think of the planned changes and what feature would you wish for?
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In the PlayStation VR, we are looking at the topic of blurriness.
For a few days now, Sony’s VR headset has been on the market. Countless gamers have already put it on their heads and eagerly dove into new gaming worlds. Those who are spared from “Motion Sickness” report a fantastic experience and engaging – sometimes too short – games.
However, some user reports also indicate that the PlayStation VR is blurry. How do you “see” it?
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Tests and previews for the PS VR can be found all over the internet. There are divided opinions on the visual impression of virtual reality. Everything from “blurry” to “fantastic” is included.
The “screen door effect” is hardly noticeable compared to other VR headsets. Unfortunately, the weak anti-aliasing becomes apparent in many applications, causing objects to look very stepped.
Additionally, it is said that the image becomes blurry at the side and upper edges, which is quite normal for VR headsets. The optimal sharpness in the “sweet spot” is definitely okay. However, in games like Driveclub VR, it becomes particularly noticeable that the distance view becomes “blurry”.
PlayStation VR with glasses
The PlayStation VR is also suitable for glasses wearers. As our author Jürgen was able to experience with Eve: Valkyrie, the VR headset can also be comfortably worn with an unusually shaped pair of glasses. However, it may happen that the image appears blurry.
To adjust the sharpness, you can bring the lenses of the PSVR close to your eyes. The interior of the headset may occasionally bump against the glasses.
PlayStation VR with PS4 Pro
During the official announcement of the PS4 Pro, Sony promised that the PlayStation VR would benefit from the PS4 Pro. The Pro version comes with more power, which should enhance the VR experience. For example, higher frame rates will be possible to improve immersion. The anti-aliasing issue could also potentially be solved.
Although the officials insist that all VR games will run on the original PS4, the experience on the PS4 Pro is definitely better.
What are your impressions of the graphics of the PlayStation VR?
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In Destiny you can reach the maximum Light Level of 400 in “Rise of Iron”. We list all the ways you can level up purposefully.
Starting October 18, Guardians will be able to reach the new maximum of 400 Light Level. Until now, right after the launch of “The Rise of Iron”, Guardians could only reach 385 – or slightly exceed it.
With the launch of the heroic mode of “Wrath of the Machine”, the maximum increases to 400 Light Level. Bungie outlines the ways you can increase your Light up to 400.
Level up from 385 to 400 – Here’s how
Not only will your maximum Light Level increase to 400, but so will the maximum Light Level of the loot from certain activities. Senior Designer Victoria Dollbaum lists the following options:
Nightfall: The Nightfall will also be a source for the best loot. The new recommended Light Level is 380.
Exotic Engrams: Have these decrypted to increase your Light Level.
Crucible, Iron Banner, Trials of Osiris: In the PvP area, you also have the opportunity to reach the maximum Light Level.
Archon Forge: The Ghost shells and artifacts that now drop in this PvE arena should apparently go up to Light 400.
Additionally, although not explicitly mentioned by Bungie:
Wrath of the Machine (Heroic): Even though this is not specifically mentioned, one can confidently expect that the Heroic mode of the raid grants items up to 400.
Reward Packages: There is no information from Bungie regarding Light Level increases for the reward packages from rank-ups with factions. However, they are expected to include more Ghost shells. Additionally, Eris Morn’s packages contain artifacts even more frequently. Update: The packages grant loot up to 390.
Note: These Light Level increases will be implemented with update 2.4.1. This will bring further changes. As soon as there is more information on how to reach Light Level 400, we will update this article.
New Loot Sources up to 385 and 365
With 2.4.1, the Light Levels of the loot from other sources will also be increased:
Up to 385: Legendary Engrams, heroic SIVA Strike playlist, Archon Forge.
Up to 365: Rare Engrams (blue) and SIVA Strike playlist.
In this guide, you will learn how to efficiently reach Light Level 385.
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The Overwatch fans demanded a change to Mercy’s voiceline in her Halloween skin and Blizzard responded promptly.
Sometimes a little persistence pays off! With the release of the current “Halloween” patch of Overwatch, there were many new features in Blizzard’s hero shooter. One of the most popular highlights is the new skin for the healer from Switzerland, Mercy.
The Evil Witch and Her Minions
Mercy got a sexy costume as the “evil witch”, which can either be obtained from the Halloween loot boxes or alternatively purchased for a proud 3,000 credits in the hero gallery.
In the current brawl, where players must defend a castle against Professor Junkenstein’s Zomnics, Mercy as a witch also makes an appearance. When she resurrects her allies there, instead of the usual “Heroes never die” she says “My minions do not die”.
Fans first called for Mercy to say this in regular gameplay when someone has unlocked her witch skin, first on Reddit and then in the official forum. The response came promptly from Blizzard, in the form of Jeff Kaplan:
“Okay. Expected date is mid-November.”
Clear, precise statements. That’s how you want it!
Cortyn says: With such “cool” responses as Kaplan sometimes gives, you can’t help but like the guy. Although the change is certainly not something that requires a lot of effort, especially since the recorded line already exists, such small changes show that they really strive to listen to the community. And to be honest: I like the skin a little more now than before.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch gaming page.
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In The Division, the vendors on PS4, Xbox One, and PC are supplied with new items. The vendor reset is coming.
It’s mid-October, and there is still no sign of an official release date for update 1.4. Instead, week 4 of the PTS phase has recently begun, and a weekend with double XP is up for grabs.
M249 B (LMG): 626 PCs – value 204 (Precise, Balanced, Retaliatory)
M60 E6 – Black Market Version (LMG): 632 PCs – value 204 (Stable, Capable, Destructive)
With 204, there are two high-end gloves available. Furthermore, you can acquire the “Signs of the Predator”– and “Loyalty of the Hunter” knee pads for 191. The ranger jacket and the jacket – sand color each cost 319 PCs.
The special equipment vendor in the terminal
Run down the stairs – which you can also run down with update 1.4 – to visit the vendor.
Historian (sniper rifle): 677 PCs – value 204 (Prepared, Intense, Painful)
M9 – Military Version (pistol): 501 PCs – value 204 (Expert, Robbery)
SASG-12 K Tactics (shotgun): 678 PCs – value 204 (Malicious, Talented, Competent)
With 204 he has a mask and gloves. Also, a “Signs of the Predator” and “Loyalty of the Hunter” mask. The jackets are also available.
What does the Dark Zone weapon vendor have?
The weapon vendor is waiting for you in DZ03 in the safe room. Bring him enough DZ cash and the necessary DZ ranks if you want his weapons.
RPK-74 E – Black Market Version (LMG): 95658 DZ cash – value 204 (Rank 80) (Brutal, Careful, Determined)
AUG A3P Tactics (submachine gun): 96710 DZ cash – value 204 (Rank 80) (Demanding, Careful, Malicious)
686 Magnum – Police Version (pistol): 193460 DZ cash – value 229 (Rank 90) (Expert, Quick)
Px4 Storm Type T (pistol): 215556 DZ cash – value 204 (Rank 75)
M870 MCS – Special Edition (shotgun): 214649 DZ cash – value 204 (Rank 75)
The mods of the DZ mod vendor
The DZ weapon mod vendor is in DZ05 in the safe room. With an energy level of 32 and starting from DZ rank 50, you can buy these mod blueprints:
CQBSS Scope – Earth Brown: 143813 DZ cash – headshot damage and a random bonus.
Quick-Change Magazine: 143582 DZ cash – reload speed and a random bonus.
The inventory of the underground vendor on 15.10.
The underground vendor is located in the tactical operations center. You need to bring Phoenix Credits and have certain underground ranks for his items.
The first content patch for WoW: Legion will be released in a few days. We tell you when Karazhan opens.
The current expansion of World of Warcraft was released almost 6 weeks ago, and many fans feared that there could be a similar content debacle as in the past with Warlords of Draenor. However, Blizzard is not letting anything slip and has now announced the release date of the first major patch.
Patch 7.1 “Return to Karazhan” will be released on October 26, 2016.
The content update mainly brings the new 5-player instance Karazhan, which has been completely revamped and awaits all players with many familiar, but also new encounters who want to tackle it in mythic mode.
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In addition, a new “mini-raid” with 3 bosses comes, where first Odyn (a little) will be faced before Guarm and his owner Helya are attacked. This raid is the intermediate step between the Emerald Nightmare and the Night Fortress, allowing players to prepare a bit more for the latter. However, the raid will open some time after BlizzCon – as most of the team will be at the event and cannot fix mistakes as quickly as usual during this time.
Aside from that, the Suramar campaign will also be brought to a conclusion, and some new world quests will be added, as well as new crafting recipes for some professions.
Cortyn says: Especially for raid guilds that are currently struggling with the heroic mode of the Emerald Nightmare (*cough* mine *cough*), time is getting a bit tight. I even think for the first time in a long time that Blizzard is pushing out new content almost too quickly. But here it seems to follow the principle: Better too much than too little. I’m especially looking forward to the new alchemy recipes and the ability to convert Sargeras’ blood into useful resources – thus ending the endless farming of Fjarnskaggl.
Next week, the update 2.4.1 is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in Destiny. Power up your Light!
The “This Week at Bungie” has just been released, the weekly letter to the community. It covers everything that is coming your way next week. On Tuesday, October 18th, not only is the Heroic mode of “Wrath of the Machine” arriving, but also a patch named 2.4.1.
Release time of “Wrath of the Machine” on Heroic
Aksis has already been defeated countless times in the new raid – even completely without the use of Guardian weapons. Many Guardians are eagerly awaiting the next big challenge: the Heroic mode of “Wrath of the Machine”. It was already announced last week that it will go live on October 18, 2016. Now the time is known:
At 11 PM German time, “Wrath of the Machine” will open its doors in the heroic mode.
It starts so late because the patch 2.4.1 must be downloaded beforehand. Bungie wants to give all Guardians the chance to have it installed by the start.
What the update 2.4.1 brings
The release of the update 2.4.1 will take place on Tuesday, October 18th, around 7 PM. This update is mainly responsible for allowing your Light level to increase up to 400.
This also increases the maximum Light level of the loot from many activities:
Rewards up to 400: Strike loot, Nightfall, exotic engrams, Trials of Osiris, Crucible, and Iron Banner.
Up to 385: Archon’s Forge, heroic SIVA Strike playlist, and legendary engrams.
Up to 365: Rare engrams and the SIVA Strike playlist.
The recommended Light level for activities remains unchanged, with one exception: In the Nightfall strike, the recommendation is 380.
Thus, you will have more options available to prepare for the heroic mode of “Wrath of the Machine”.
Additionally:
There are more artifacts and Ghost shells with the patch: If you master the Archon’s Forge, these items can drop as rewards. Up to Light level 400 is possible. Furthermore, the drop rate for Ghost shells in reward packages is increased – even in those from Eris Morn.
This is just a preview of the patch notes for 2.4.1. However, more changes will come that will be announced in the near future.
New Issues
Bungie also lists three issues that have been added to the list of all problems:
The “Trials of Osiris” shader “The Loyal One” is currently not available in the game.
Known bug-fixing methods do not resolve issues related to the trophy/achievement “Student of History”.
During the new Thorn quest “A Light in the Dark”, Shiro-4 displays an incorrect waypoint in the Iron Temple.
What do you think of the changes in update 2.4.1?
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Today, on October 14th, the Trials of Osiris begin in Destiny. On which map will the games be played?
Do you want to get the stylish “Year 3” Trials gear and also the extravagant hologram ornament? Then you have the chance to do so starting this evening. Brother Vance calls the Guardians and signals the start of the Trials of Osiris.
This weekly Crucible event is very popular among PvP enthusiasts. Especially streamers who excel in PvP use the Trials to demonstrate their skills to the community. Time and again, one hears and reads that particularly talented players offer their services to help other Guardians reach the Lighthouse – the ultimate goal in the Trials of Osiris.
Tonight, on October 14th, the Trials start at 7 PM. They will last until next Tuesday at 11 AM. This week, the map Doomsday will be played.
What are the Trials of Osiris?
In the Trials, you engage in PvP fights in the “Elimination” mode. You compete against each other in teams of three and try to fill your scorecard with victories. If the opposing team is completely wiped out, you win a round. Fallen teammates can be revived. Here, it’s not just about having strong gear, but also about communication among the Guardians. A good knowledge of the map is advantageous.
With 5 and 7 victories, there are random rewards from Osiris’s loot pool. Also, keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra bonuses. If you are in top form, you can reach Mercury with a “Flawless” ticket and loot the chest with the nice loot there.
The results of current PlayStation VR game reviews are as good or bad.
The new PlayStation VR aims to give console users the ability to experience high-quality virtual reality without being bound to a PC. The initial tests and reviews show what players and the press think about virtual reality on the PlayStation.
PlayStation VR Game Reviews
To experience PlayStation VR, there are currently over 20 different titles available. You will find out how titles like Batman: Arkham VR, EVE Valkyrie, Driveclub, and VR Worlds fared.
PlayStation VR Worlds
This title is a collection of games that covers many genres. Ocean Descent is a game where you swim passively in the ocean and observe a lot of the environment with corals and sun rays penetrating the water. VR Luge is a game from the collection that is racing-style. You control it with your head and try to avoid obstacles.
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Gamespot assesses VR Worlds as a game with significant highs and lows. It includes games that are a must for a VR experience, but it also includes Scavenger Odyssey, which caused motion sickness for the tester. Both IGN US and Gamespot rated VR Worlds 6 out of 10 points – On Metacritic.com, VR Worlds has a Metascore of 57.
Batman: Arkham VR
The Batman adventure is rated differently but has a good overall score. Gamespot reports that the game is relatively “short” with about an hour of gameplay. However, there are moments in the game that no Batman fan should miss.
In the conclusion from Gamespot, it states that Batman Arkham VR fulfills the promise of virtual reality. One can get so lost in the virtual world that the difference between the real world is hardly noticeable. Gamespot gave this game 7 out of 10 points–IGN US 7.2 out of 10 points – On Metacritic.com, Batman: Arkham VR has a Metascore of 72.
Driveclub VR
According to Videogamer, Driveclub VR is a good example of what benefits virtual reality brings to a game. For the right driving feel in your VR headset, you can adjust the seat height and distance to the steering wheel at the beginning of a race and then press the gas pedal well.
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In the review by Videogamer, it mentions that while you have a good racing experience in this game, the graphics leave much to be desired. On Metacritic.com, Driveclub VR has a Metascore of 63.
EVE: Valkyrie
In a review from Thesixthaxis, Eve: Valkyrie is rated as a visually stunning game with smooth movements (without motion sickness). It is said to be a game that fulfills the fantasies of players who want to fly through space and asteroid fields as a pilot while attacking other spaceships.
Reviewers didn’t think it was great that there are only 3 multiplayer modes and 5 maps. However, the feeling of being a space pilot that the game conveys is unbeatable. TheSixthaxis rates the game 7 out of 10 points. There is currently only a Metascore for the PC version on Metacritic.com. This Metascore is 67.
RIGS: Mechanized Combat League
Destructoid took a closer look at the multiplayer robot shooter RIGS and came to a positive conclusion. RIGS are large, heavily armed sports machines that players control. With them, you play in a mix of various sports like motorsport, basketball, and combat sports. According to the testers, this game is one of the best titles with virtual reality. The stylish 3D overlay and the ability to look around with your head are 2 of the core points why the testers liked the game so much.
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The game impressed Destructoid so much that RIGS received 8.5 out of 10 points. On Metacritic.com, the game has the best result in our summary with a Metascore of 76.
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Keyboards are so 2015. The current Overwatch players resort to bananas.
Have you ever heard the phrase “Are you playing on a potato?” in this or similar forms when your computer isn’t running as fast as you’d like? What is just a dumb joke for most, streamer Rudeism takes seriously. He not only plays WoW on a dance pad or Rocket League with a guitar, but has now also found his new favorite input device for Overwatch: bananas.
He uses a total of 12 crooked fruits to simulate all the necessary control units via “peel press”. So WASD for movement, four bananas for mouse control, and four more for jumping, firing, placing the shield dome, and activating the ultimate ability.
Those who can spare the time can watch Rudeism for over two hours as he hops through the battles of Overwatch with bananas, even achieving some successes. Fairness must be taken into account, however, as the bananas wouldn’t have lasted much longer – their color noticeably changes after 2 hours of “continuous pressing”.
https://www.twitch.tv/rudeism/v/94646491?t=05m00s
By the way, the bananas were not the first idea he had for an implementation with the hero Winston. Because another object would fit even better with our genetically advanced gorilla.
“Actually, I wanted to use peanut butter for this project, but unfortunately peanut butter does not conduct electricity well enough.”
That would have also been a very sticky and mushy affair.
Cortyn says: The crazier the idea, the more people you can attract to your stream. At least it seems Rudeism hasn’t run out of ideas to keep grabbing attention. What do I think about that? It’s all banana.
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FIFA 17’s first title update is here. We have the patch notes for you.
Update: The patch version 1.02 is now also available on PS4. The download size is just under 800 MB.
FIFA 17 has been on the market for about two weeks now. During this time, EA Sports has been working on the first patch, which addresses issues that have arisen and responds to community feedback.
The first title update is now available for download on PC. It will follow at a later date on PS4 and Xbox One.
A change is the “Premier League Broadcast Package”, which now looks as follows:
Patch Notes for Title Update 1
Important changes in Ultimate Team:
A problem with the single-player difficulty has been fixed.
In FUT online matches, you now have to substitute an injured player. There was a bug related to this.
Changes in Pro Clubs:
Your pros now require more experience to achieve high overall ratings. The current values of your pros will be reduced as a result. However, this is intentional, and you will not lose any progress.
A problem will be fixed where your pro’s face was not displayed correctly on the field.
Change in Career Mode:
The CPU AI often left top players on the bench. This should now change.
Several changes to gameplay: Goalkeepers position themselves better at corners, player substitutions during free kicks and corners have been improved, headers from corners have been adjusted, some celebration actions have been revised, and cutscenes of controversial fouls can now be skipped. Additionally, passes and shots have been adjusted. Furthermore, the AI has been worked on to attack directly, and ball physics have been enhanced.
There are also several visual fixes. For example, the goalkeeper now celebrates as intended when he saves the last penalty.
In this beginner’s guide, we provide tips and tricks for Battlefield 1.
As a user of EA Access or Origin Access, you can dive into Battlefield 1 right now. Various maps and game modes await you, where you can prove your skills. We have put together some helpful tips for you that can assist you during a battle. If you have discovered some cool strategies and tricks yourself, let us know in the comments.
General Tips
In video games, there can never be enough tips and tricks to make your virtual life easier. In this paragraph, we provide you with some general tips for playing Battlefield 1.
Horses: An interesting feature in Battlefield 1 is the horses, which allow you to move across the various maps. If you are fighting against a soldier on a horse, always remember to aim at the rider and not the horse. Horses have a lot of health points and are therefore not as easy to kill as the rider. While the large hitbox tempts you to aim directly at the horse, you will usually come out the loser in a duel. By the way, horses also cause damage when no rider is on them. If they run you over, it hurts and can even be lethal.
Capture Points: After you have captured a point, you should not run away immediately. Many players make this mistake and simply run to the next point without looking back. Often, a freshly captured point provides you with vehicles like jeeps or tanks. With these vehicles, you usually have a much easier time making your way to the next point.
Sniper Reflection: Being killed by a sniper can be frustrating. However, if you want to kill them before they take your life, you should pay attention to reflections. In sunny weather, the sniper’s scope reflects the sun and helps you locate the shooter.
Best Weapons?
In Battlefield 1, you have a choice of many weapons. Determining the best weapon in Battlefield 1 is not easy, as it depends a lot on your play style and preferences. However, there are weapons that make playing enjoyable. One example is the tiny Colibri in Battlefield 1. It is probably the weapon you least expect to perform well. However, if you achieve a kill with the Colibri, it is doubly frustrating for the defeated enemy.
Another type of weapon you should use is the artillery strike in rush mode. As a defender, you must protect telegraph poles that are the target of the attackers. As a defender, you can not only remove the attackers’ explosives from the telegraph poles but also call for artillery strikes through these poles.
However, you have no influence over the artillery’s strike location. After you have requested the strike, the game decides where it takes place. However, it is a powerful strike that should definitely be utilized.
Using Grenades
Different types of grenades await you in Battlefield 1. There are special anti-tank grenades that can disable heavily armored vehicles. Other types of grenades, such as gas grenades, can be effectively used against snipers. However, you have to sneak close to the snipers first. If you make a good throw, a sniper player has a hard time. While they can use a gas mask to counteract the gas, it significantly restricts their vision. Some snipers will therefore prefer to change position to avoid the gas. In the meantime, they become easy prey for you.
Through the selection screen, you can specify which type of grenades you want to carry. In a game mode like rush , smoke grenades can be advantageous to cover important paths or positions. It’s best to try out the different grenades yourself and see in which situations they are beneficial for you.
Elite Classes and Airplanes
The elite classes in Battlefield 1 are particularly powerful and therefore have a lot of influence on a game. However, they are not self-sufficient and require a player who knows how to handle them. Only one elite class can be present on the map at a time. We will gradually update the spawn points of these classes on the new maps. Here you can find more information about the elite classes in Battlefield 1.
Desert Sinai
On this map, you can find the sentry class near point F. As a sentry, you have a lot of firepower and wear heavy armor. The exact spawn point can be seen on your map.
The tank hunter can be found near the capture point E. With this elite class, you have enough power to destroy a heavily armored vehicle from a distance.
Near the capture point B, you can find the flamethrower soldier. Equipped with a flamethrower and strong grenades, you have the right tools for close-range combat.
Spawn points for further maps will follow.
Attacks from and to the air are not uncommon in Battlefield 1. There are various types of airplanes that you can fly. Bombers like the Gotha G.V or the Airco D.H.4 fly at low speed and are only lightly armored. The two gunners on board must take care of the bomber’s defense while the pilot can attack ground targets with their bombs.
Fighters, like the Sopwith F.1 Camel and the Fokker Dr. I, only have room for one pilot without crew. However, there are 2 MGs with which the pilot can shoot forward. While fighters have little armor, they are the fastest and most maneuverable planes in Battlefield 1.
Attack bombers like the Bristol F. 2 have room for one pilot and one additional crew member. They are equipped with a heavy and a light MG as well as bombs. However, when you drop the bombs, they do not explode immediately on impact but short time later with significant area damage. Attack bombers are not fast, but they are a good counter against tanks.
What the best airplane in Battlefield 1 is thus depends on the situation and your play style. However, you should definitely try out the air battles.
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Blizzard has revealed what to expect from BlizzCon 2016 – or at least, when to expect it.
Slowly but surely we are steering towards November, which means for all fans of World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch and others above all: BlizzCon 2016 is approaching! On November 4th and 5th, Blizzard’s trade fair will take place again this year. The schedule has now been published on the official BlizzCon website.
The major announcements that will be made are still uncertain. In any case, there will likely be some details about the upcoming content patches for World of Warcraft, and Hearthstone fans will probably also receive concrete details about the next expansion. For Overwatch, currently “two new heroes” are being discussed – by the time of BlizzCon, we will likely (finally) get new details about Sombra.
Those who do not want to make the trip to America can also follow BlizzCon 2016 via the Virtual Ticket from their home computer. However, one should be prepared for long nights, as the event starts in the evening and carries on into the early morning hours due to the different time zones. Apart from that, we from Mein-MMO.de will again accompany the event and report promptly on all the important information.
Will we get to see Sombra at BlizzCon?
Cortyn says: Personally, I am a bit puzzled about what Blizzard wants to pull out of the hat this year. 2016 was already a year with many major releases (Overwatch, Legion), so right now only “fine-tuning” and “supplementing” for the current games should be on the agenda. However, since internal restructuring at Blizzard has occurred, such as the departure of Tom Chilton (former Game Director of WoW), it could also hint at a previously unknown, new project. As always: wait and drink herbal tea.
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There are new contents for Battleborn. Currently, the bombs-sparrow Ernest is the newest hero, but even without new characters, there are numerous innovations. Those who own the Season Pass for Battleborn can now start the new PvE adventure “Attikus and the Rebellion of the Serfs”. In this, we reenact an important episode from the life of the mighty warrior Attikus, who instigated a rebellion of his peers on the planet Tempest. Those without a Season Pass for Battleborn can also purchase the episode for 4.99 euros or invest 20 euros in the pass to grab all current and future contents.
Ernest says: “Come on, soldier! Install Battleborn and play the new content! Hurry up!”
PvP and PvE at once!
As another innovation, we can look forward to a new game mode in PvP. This is called “Face Off” and is available for all players for free. In Face Off, the goal is to eliminate as many Varelsi enemies as possible and stuff their masks into a central depot. The opponent has the same objective and fierce battles ensue for the favor of destroying the poor enemies. They naturally also fight back fiercely, resulting in a spectacular chaos of carnage and destruction.
For $20 you get the Season Pass with 5 DLCs.
Since it’s October and Halloween time, we can buy cool spooky skins for selected heroes in Battleborn at the item shop. If that’s not a reason to fire up Gearbox’s crazy shooting fun again! Don’t miss the lighthearted film noir trailer for the Attikus mission!
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A new Squad Building Challenge is live in FIFA 17. You can win a special card of Son.
Tonight, a live Squad Building Challenge ends, where you can win a unique card of Sterling. Right now, there is another SBC live that will take its place. This is the “PL Player of the Month” SBC, where you can acquire the South Korean player Heung-Min Son from Tottenham.
Every month, EA Sports features a Player of the Month from the Premier League, who receives a purple special card. What do you need to do to get this card of Son?
Special Card of Son as Group Reward
For this live SBC, you have 13 days starting now. It consists of three individual challenges. Only when you complete all three will you receive the special player card of Son as a group reward:
Each individual SBC of this group also grants additional rewards.
1. Premier League
In this task, you can win two Premium Gold Player Packs. The requirements are not particularly easy to meet and require expensive cards. PL players are expensive anyway:
Premier League: Exactly 11 players
Tottenham: At least 1 player
Team Overall Rating: At least 82
Team Chemistry: Exactly 100
You need these positions: ST, LM, CAM, RM, CDM, CDM, LB, CB, CB, RB, GK.
2. South Korea
Here the reward is a Premium Gold Pack. This team should be significantly “cheaper” than the above one. The requirements are:
South Korea: Exactly 11 players
Team Overall Rating: At least 70
Team Chemistry: Exactly 100
You need these positions: ST, LM, CAM, RM, CDM, CDM, LB, CB, CB, RB, GK.
3. 11 Countries
In this task, the reward is a Gold Player Pack. This team has special requirements:
Nationalities: Exactly 11
Players from the same league: Maximum 6
Team of the Week: At least 1 player
Team Overall Rating: Min. 78
Team Chemistry: Exactly 100
You must fill these positions: ST, ST, LM, CM, CM, RM, LB, CB, CB, RB, GK.
For high team chemistry, it is advisable to use players from a maximum of two different leagues. Get yourself a cheap TOTW player and off you go.
Good luck with that!
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The Playstation VR from Sony is one of the best virtual reality devices currently available. On October 13, the highly sought-after VR headset was delivered to pre-order customers and Sony has since been working to meet the remaining demand for the almost completely sold out Playstation VR. Therefore, we want to know from you: Would you buy a PS VR?
Virtual reality has been a hot topic since the introduction of the first Oculus Rift back in 2013, as this crowdfunding project brought VR back into the spotlight after a long hiatus. Some time has passed since then and other companies like HTC or Sony have also introduced their own VR devices. On October 13, it finally happened and Sony’s Playstation VR was delivered to the first pre-order customers.
Playstation VR – What can you actually do?
Compared to its competitors, the Playstation VR offers a particularly good fit and wearing comfort, as you can fiddle around with numerous screws and straps until it sits comfortably on even the thickest square head. Even bulky glasses are not a problem, as I experienced myself at the Gamescom.
Furthermore, with a price of around 399 Euro, the PS VR is still quite affordable and unlike the Oculus Rift, it doesn’t require a mega gaming PC in the background. The good old PS4 can handle VR just fine. This makes the PSVR a top VR headset for the mass market.
And if you don’t have a Playstation VR yet: Would this thing be something for you? And would you purchase a PS4 console just for the Playstation VR? After all, thanks to the Cinematic Mode of the Playstation VR, you technically don’t even need a TV anymore to play regular Playstation games. Please write your answers, opinions, and comments about the Playstation VR in the comments section. Also, keep in mind that the Playstation VR is currently almost sold out everywhere. However, we have written an article where you can read about the delivery status and current availability of the Playstation VR at Media Markt, Amazon, and more.
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