We were all young once and thus a bit more impulsive. In the age of the internet, there are often too many witnesses to these moments, one of which is the BattleTag, which is the account name we chose for our Battle.net account.
New Names on Battle.net
While five years ago it might have been funny to call yourself “YourMom” or “xXShádôwblâèdêrXx”, over time you become more and more ashamed of your account name. But what can you do? Creating a new account is hardly an option, given all the Euros you’ve already spent on your game collection.
In the past, Blizzard (on rare occasions) offered free changes of BattleTags from time to time, most recently during the launch of Overwatch. Those who didn’t use their renaming option back then can still take advantage of it now. For the future, that’s likely a thing of the past, as there’s now a new service in the Battle.net shop. For €10, anyone who chose their name in a drunken stupor, during their deepest puberty, or in another form of mental confusion, can change their account name.
For €10 to a new name – and suddenly, there’s no more reason to be ashamed.
When renaming, you should (as always) make sure to comply with the various naming guidelines and not violate “good taste.” Blizzard reserves the right to change inappropriate names back. So you might as well throw away that €10, and receive a wonderful name like “Terranplayer” or “SneezyDwarf” – think twice about how you want to be called in the future.
While the BattleTag in games like World of Warcraft has little significance, as you name individual characters there, it’s more important in Overwatch and Hearthstone, since here, other players always see your account names. This also applies to all friends you have a BattleTag or Real ID friendship with.
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Players of Star Trek Online who would love to have their beloved starships in real life now have a great opportunity. STO publisher Perfect World has entered into a partnership with the 3D printing company Eucl3d.
In Star Trek Online, our starships are at least as important as our actual hero. Many players would certainly like to have their beloved ship as a miniature model next to their screen when the next space battle against the Borg or any other enemy begins. But where to get such a ship model, especially one that looks just like the original in the game? The answer: From the replicator! 3D printer!
Since such printers are not yet standard equipment in a typical household, STO publisher Perfect World has announced a cooperation with the 3D printing provider Eucl3d. Thanks to their technology and expertise in the field of 3D printing, exact replicas of the player ships from Star Trek Online can be produced. The models are expected to be about 30 cm in size. Details about the price and the further procedure will be presented by Perfect World soon.
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Atlas Reactor, the turn-based shooter MOBA from Trion Worlds, finally has a release date. Additionally, there’s a date for early access and the developers have also released an extremely funny trailer.
Early Access and Discounts for Pre-order Customers
Those who purchase Atlas Reactor not only get unlimited access to the game but also early access as pre-order customers. This starts on September 30th! Furthermore, pre-order customers only pay 19.99 euros instead of 29.99. To set the stage for the completely crazy cyberpunk world of Atlas Reactor, the full trailer for the game is finally available.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=13E07c5hfIQ
So far, only a tiny snippet had been visible. However, the video is really worth it as both the action and the wonderfully quirky humor of the game fully come to life here. Even those who do not want to play the game should definitely check out the trailer!
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Dragon’s Dogma Online is one of those games that many Europeans have had their eye on for some time. Unfortunately, the game is currently only playable in Japan, leaving fans here repeatedly disappointed or forced to find ways to access the game. However, the era of exclusivity may soon come to an end for Japan, as reported by Steparu.
New Hope for European Fans
It has been known for some time that Dragon’s Dogma Online is also set to come to Taiwan. However, now fans are also speculating about an English version, as the developer mentioned in a discussion about the upcoming Patch 2.1:
“As soon as we have established a solid foundation in Japan, I would like to consider spreading the game overseas, where there are still many online players.”
While this is far from a firm commitment, it at least gives (long-waiting) fans a bit of hope again. To make the wait a little more bearable, here is the new trailer for Patch 2.1 (albeit in Japanese).
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Patch 2.1 is packed with new content, including plenty of quests and accompanying story that continues the narrative of the game world. New enemies, monsters, and thus also bosses are also on the way.
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In The Division, you will soon be able to see in advance what you are buying in Vanity Items.
Yesterday, the Division world was turned upside down. In the State of the Game, the developers spoke about how they want to revise the overpowered enemies, the progression, and the loot system. Two major solutions are:
However, the update 1.4 in October will not only bring large-scale changes that will overhaul the entire gaming experience, but also numerous smaller “Quality of Life” improvements. Massive has not yet spoken about these.
Now, however, the community developer Hamish Bode chatted in a relaxed livestream about a feature that concerns the cosmetic items. With 1.4, you can already see how the item will look on your agent with a preview function. This way, you won’t be buying a pig in a poke or spending your currency on something you actually didn’t want. You can watch the video clip in which Bode talks about it under the provided link. However, he himself does not yet know what this feature will concretely look like.
This feature probably won’t spark joy among the agents, but it makes life in the post-apocalypse a little bit better.
By the way: The PTS, the public test servers, are scheduled to launch next week if possible. However, there is no guarantee yet. The developers are trying to have everything implemented by then.
Actually, the public test servers were supposed to go live yesterday and be available for the first agents. However, this had to be postponed. The reason given is that the current build does not yet match what Massive envisions.
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With the upcoming DLC Death Star, the two new heroes Chewbacca and Bossk will be introduced in the online shooter Star Wars: Battlefront.
New heroes are always useful, especially when it comes to Chewbacca! The Wookiee will take on the role of the tank in Star Wars: Battlefront. He can take more hits than any other hero and deals a lot of damage with his Bowcaster. However, he is slow. With each trait level, Chewie gains an extra explosive bolt that he can fire. This goes up to a maximum of four bolts. However, this can be increased to eight with his “Multi-Bolt” ability.
He has two additional abilities available: “Mighty Roar” and “Ground Slam”. “Mighty Roar” grants the Rebels more courage and initiates a three-tiered Berserker effect, increasing their armor protection and damage. On the other hand, “Ground Slam” allows him to deal damage to all enemies in his vicinity.
Bossk is the boss!
Bounty hunter Bossk, the new “hero” on the side of the Empire, uses a modified Relby-v10, with which he can also fire microgrenades, although the cooldown is quite long. With his “Trandoshan Regeneration”, he can regain a portion of his health when he eliminates enemies. This ability can be enhanced with his traits. Through the ability “Predatory Instincts”, he is able to track enemies with thermal vision.
He is then also able to run faster and deal more damage. With “Toxic Escape”, he quickly retreats from dangerous situations by igniting a Dioxis grenade.
A release date for the DLC Death Star will be announced later.
In Destiny , it will be possible to generate reputation faster by spending euros with Rise of Iron.
As reported by the US site Gamespot, Destiny introduces “Reputation Boosters” in the real money shop of the game, the Eververse, with Rise of Iron. The boosters will increase the rate at which you gain reputation. They apply to the following reputation groups:
The Crucible
The Vanguard
And the House of Judgement, meaning Variks.
Besides direct purchases with silver, these reputation boosts will also be included as random drops in Sterling treasures or in Radiant Treasures. The “Radiant Treasures” are the new box that will be available in the Eververse shop.
In the past, the Eververse shop has been viewed with much suspicion by players. Bungie had promised that there would never be anything that gives buyers an advantage over players who do not spend silver. In the past, there were “level boosts” for real money, which were heavily criticized. Now there are reputation boosters.
You can be sure that parts of the community will keep an eye on this. Some fear since the introduction of the Eververse, that Bungie will tighten the pay screws and make silver more attractive – this could be understood as another step in this suspicious direction.
These are the new emotes with Rise of Iron in Destiny
In addition to the reputation boosters, a number of new emotes will find their way into the game. Among them:
Shadow boxing
A jump shot from basketball
Nervously tapping with the toe (We’re waiting…)
A dance with a nervous leg
A challenging dance
A dance that looks quite like Gangnam Style
An emote that signals total exhaustion.
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Also, “Lenses,” which change the player’s view, will find their way into the game for silver dust. You can change the view to blue or sepia, or even “Shades of Grey” – shades of gray. A cosmetic item.
The “Gjallarwing” will also land in the Eververse. 75 silver dust will be required for the Sparrow, which is designed around the Gjallarhorn, the cult weapon of Destiny.
Rise of Iron will be released on September 20 at 11:00 AM our time. One can expect that with the launch of Rise of Iron, the new offers in the Eververse will go live as well.
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Craglorn was introduced in 2014 as a challenging group dungeon in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.
But with the upcoming DLC One Tamriel, solo players will also be able to try their luck in the adventure zone. Those who have tried it solo so far quickly realized that they had no chance against the powerful monsters. This was the intention of the developers.
However, plans have since changed: They want to give players more freedom, to enable more experiences. Not only those who spend half their lives in the MMORPG and devote all their spare time to creating the perfect build should be able to enjoy all content.
Craglorn is for everyone
With One Tamriel, they want to open up the entire game world with all content to every player – regardless of their level and whether they play solo or in a group. This includes Craglorn. When the DLC is released in early October, even solo players will have a chance to conquer the adventure zone.
In a trailer, Craglorn is once again presented, showcasing what the zone has to offer and what to expect. Several adjustments have been made to better balance the zone and provide enough content for every player to engage with. Even players of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online will see something new, even if they have already visited Craglorn. Check out the video right here:
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Due to a hasty action by Blizzard, players of WoW missed out on some world quest rewards. We explain what happened.
Those who have no great desire for group content or simply do not feel fit enough for dungeons at level cap in World of Warcraft: Legion are currently completing world quests at a steady pace. No wonder, many of the missions can be completed in a few minutes, and the rewards are often significant improvements for the player’s character.
Rewards for all world quests reset
However, a sudden problem arose a few days ago – the rewards for all world quests were changed! Those who looked forward to a nice reward that they wanted to earn in the evening were left disappointed when only order hall resources or gold were available for a quest.
The reasoning from Blizzard is at least understandable: Many world quests have left “BoE” items, meaning armor that only becomes bound to a character when equipped. Since the rewards from world quests scale with the player’s item level, particularly ambitious players were able to collect many epic items and put them up for sale in the auction house.
The result was primarily that crafted items from professions became of little use, as players could simply buy world quest epics from other players. Blizzard’s hotfix has now led to most rewards being bound directly to the character – however, this required the rewards of the quests to be “re-determined”. This caused all active world quests to receive new rewards, which has angered some players quite a bit.
In the official forum, Blizzard has apologized:
“(…) Due to an error on our part, the hotfix was deployed too early. As a result, the rewards for many world quests were changed while the realms were still online. Unfortunately, we are unable to reset the rewards back to their state prior to the hotfix if you were looking to get one of the rewards. We sincerely apologize for this error and the discomfort it has caused.”
In Destiny, mysterious, highly infectious viruses are spreading shortly before the launch of “Rise of Iron.” These grant buffs to your Guardians. What’s the deal with them and with the “OWL Sector?”
Bungie secretly introduced a mysterious event into the game last night, which the community is currently eagerly trying to solve. This is being referred to on Reddit as a possible new ARG, or “Alternate Reality Game,” which is meant to hint at “The Rise of the Iron Lords.”
Currently, quite a bit is known about the “viruses” that are infecting your Guardians through this event. However, they remain very mysterious. We summarize what the Guardians have discovered so far.
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There are a total of five buff viruses: Brilliance 3.2, Glory 2.1, Splendor 2.6, Majesty 2.0, and Valor 3.1. If you receive a virus, the buff will be displayed in the character menu, always with the description:
[The respective buff] has been transferred to you. Increased XP and reputation gain for the duration of the transfer.
Here you see a screenshot from our community regarding this:
The spooky happenings and the community’s collective actions seemingly began when a Redditor wrote that his buddy suddenly had this buff when he started a Crucible match.
The following ways to obtain these viruses have been frequently mentioned so far:
Start a PvP match (public or private). Collect the light spheres of an infected teammate. Kill an opponent and you will receive all the viruses that the teammate has.
Or: Simply kill a random opponent in PvP and you may receive a buff. Here’s how a Guardian receives viruses after a kill (displayed at the bottom left):
http://imgur.com/ZirWsPf
Additionally, there is a theory that you frequently get the viruses by eliminating an opponent who has an active super.
There are also reports that you can receive the viruses when starting strikes.
However, there are currently various theories about this. Therefore, our tip: Go into the Crucible, defeat enemies, and see what happens.
If you switch your character or log out, these buffs remain available when you select the infected character again. Furthermore, the buff bonuses seem to always be the same, regardless of whether you carry one or all five buffs.
If you are infected, particles, “electronic mites,” flicker around your head:
There are reports from streamers that a user named owl_sector sent the following lines as a message during the stream when they received the buff:
We’ve detected an unidentified foreign intrusion into your systems, Guardian. Stay calm. We will investigate.
And with that, we come to the next mysterious circumstance.
What is the “OWL Sector” website about?
Recently, there is an “OWL Sector” website that belongs to Bungie.net. On it, you will see a large world map with several hotspots marked. The number of these has increased in the last hours. According to the legend of the world map, these correspond to the five buff viruses.
Below the world map, a column spins, indicating how frequently each virus is spread. Accordingly, Brilliance 3.2 is the most common. Above the map is written: OWL Sector Emergency Console – Please remain calm.
What all this means is still unclear. But Destiny: Rise of Iron is being plagued by a new threat: SIVA, a biomechanical plague. These buff viruses are most likely related to SIVA.
Bungie itself is rather reserved on this matter. They seem to let the Guardians explore for themselves. Only the community manager DeeJ commented via Twitter: He was asked whether a Twitter account named OWL_SECTOR was official. DeeJ replied: No, that’s not us.
OWL Sector Documents
Additionally, you can click on “Open Documents” on the “OWL Sector” website. Here you will find various texts related to each virus. More will be added gradually. You can read all previous texts on the website itself. Here is an excerpt from “Brilliance 3.2”:
Owl Sector Internal, OS-I6 1
SHU: How long ago was the last meeting?
QUI: I can still remember Dawn Calamity, so not long enough. BER: I’m receiving strange reports from all over the system that all agree.
SHU: Come on, just say it.
BER: A few Guardians in the field report being surrounded by some kind of electronic mite in swarms. The first ones, after having been on the Dust Palace on Mars, but the rest is now coming from everywhere.
SHU: How bad is it?
BER: Apparently it’s fantastic. At least they’re screaming that over the comms. Is joyful screaming a medical problem? Should we tell the Vanguard about this?
QUI: First Ikora. The Hidden might know something.
What do you make of this event? According to this text, everything seems to have started in the Dust Palace, the current Nightfall strike.
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The developers of Battlefield 1 have now published interesting statistics about the open beta. There are insights into the most played classes and also into the various kill statistics.
From August 30 to September 8, players could participate in the open beta of the new Battlefield 1. But did EA actually anticipate this rush for the beta phase? In total, 13.2 million players took the opportunity to test Battlefield 1. This test phase has become the largest beta in EA’s history! The developers have released some interesting statistics from this beta phase.
Nearly 30 million melee kills
Not only in EA’s history is the Battlefield 1 beta successful. Compared to other beta phases, Battlefield holds up well.
In an infographic, the developers show the statistics of the Battlefield 1 beta phase. The different class rankings show that the Medic was one of the least played classes. The most popular class in the beta is Assault – About 30% of players chose this class for combat in matches.
On the battlefield, many players were also seen riding horses. The AI of the animals was obviously meant to be tested by the players. In total, there were 62.2 million kills on horses during the beta. Additionally, the armored train accounted for many kills – 12 million kills were achieved with the train. However, players also used other methods to kill enemies. Nearly 30 million kills were made in melee combat.
In a blog post on the official website, the developers also thanked for the “great feedback.” They analyzed entries in forums and social media to see what worked well and what did not. The input from players is especially important to the developers. Soon there will be information about what changes will be made to the full version of the game. The developers are aware that the light tank was too strong and will work on it.
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Doubleagent, the WoW panda with decision-making difficulties, is leveling up again. He has already taken the first step on the way to level 110.
So, who of you still remembers the panda player “Doubleagent”? To refresh your memory: the quirky panda could not bear the thought of having to join either the Horde or the Alliance at the end of the starting area – and therefore simply did not do it.
A starting island just for Doubleagent
However, since one cannot leave the starting area without making a decision, he is still sitting there today. Doubleagent does not miss out on leveling up; he has already reached the maximum level in previous expansions. How does he do it? He collects herbs. Tons of herbs. Although all the peacebloom only provide a very, very small amount of experience points, that doesn’t stop the pandaren from slowly picking his way towards the maximum level again. In the meantime, Doubleagent has also reached level 101 – completing the first step of “Legion”. 9 levels are still missing, which probably amounts to several tens of thousands of peacebloom that the pandaren still has to stuff into his pockets.
Somewhat bitter, however, is that his leveling gear, which he used to receive at least a small bonus in experience points, no longer helps him – as its effect ends at level 100. The upcoming 9 levels will thus be very, very laborious for our pandaren double agent. It can be assumed that he will not make a decision even during the cycle of Legion.
By the way, anyone who wants can check the progress of “Doubleagent” in the Arsenal of World of Warcraft, which has been functioning again for a few days – at least for most.
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In December, the first free DLC for Battlefield 1 is already available – A free map is now known.
Until just a few days ago, one could gain a first impression of the game during the open beta phase of Battlefield 1. In the meantime, 9 maps have been leaked, which were found in the code of the alpha version. Whether these maps will be present in the actual game is unknown. However, the official “Battlefield 1” website has now provided information about the new map Giant’s Shadow.
Battlefield 1 free update coming in December
The new map revolves around the battle at the Selle, which took place in the cold autumn from October 17-25, 1918. The war shifts there from the trenches to open land. The wreck of a massive airship casts its shadow over the battlefield. On the map, infantry and tank battles can occur in both open fields and along the riverbanks. You can already get an impression of this map in the official artwork.
In the background, you can see the airship wreck that is mentioned in the map description. Next to a weapon and a spade, you can see that the soldier has a good supply of (presumably) anti-tank grenades. The map description also states that a tank train can still turn the tide of battle. So be prepared for exciting clashes when you play on this map.
This map will be added to the game as part of a free update in December. Therefore, you do not need a Premium Pass for this map. Battlefield 1 will be released on October 21 for PC, PlayStation 4 (with PS4 Pro), and Xbox One.
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In Destiny, the arrival of the Exotic vendor Xur is taking place today, September 16th. What does he have on offer this weekend?
In the last few days, quite a lot has happened in the Destiny universe. On Tuesday, Private Matches went live, allowing you to create and play Crucible matches with your friends, or hold entire tournaments. eSports are now possible on PS4 and Xbox One.
Additionally, since the introduction of Private Matches, a heated “Ghost Hunt” on the PvP maps has been underway, as a Ghost fragment is hidden on each map. Some dead ghosts have particularly tricky locations, like in the Rustlands or the Burning Shrine.
But today, we will first welcome the Exotic vendor Xur. Even if he may not have weapons or armor pieces that you still need, you at least have the chance to stock up on Three of Coins before RoI.
All about Xur in Destiny on September 16th, 17th and 18th on PS4 and Xbox One
When does Xur arrive? When does Xur leave?
Xur appears on Friday, September 16th, at 11 AM. He spends the weekend with the Guardians in the Tower or the Reef, offering his wares. On September 18th, he will take his leave. Also at 11 AM.
Where is Xur? What is his location this weekend?
Xur has certain locations where he hangs out on these days. We will update you with his location shortly after 11 AM. Today, he is supposed to be at the Speaker, in front of the big door. ProNDC will guide you:
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If you like Murlocs, this year’s BlizzCon has cool pets for you. But there are also awesome rewards waiting in the other games.
The BlizzCon attracts not only thousands of players to America every year but also countless others to their screens who watch Blizzard’s showcase via livestream. Every year, updates for World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and all other Blizzard games are presented.
Double Murloc and Classic Diablo
Those who are present live or watch via the stream (and thus own a “Virtual Ticket”) receive several bonuses that can be redeemed in the various games each year. Blizzard has now announced what goodies there are for the year 2016.
Players of World of Warcraft receive two Murlocs. The “Wrathbringer Murky” and “Cavalry Murky” – either in red or blue, so both Alliance and Horde have their own Murloc (see title image).
Overwatch players can look forward to an exclusive skin for the Omnic Bastion, which now haunts the battlefields in the typical Blizzard colors.
Also in Diablo 3, there is a “new” pet that should remind veterans of many nights spent playing. The little Diablo is visually based on the first version of the base game.
For card fans of Hearthstone, there is an exclusive card back “Welcome to the Tavern,” which captures the typical flair of the in-game tavern.
Friends of Blizzard’s MOBA, Heroes of the Storm, also receive a special mount this year. The Nexus Tiger carries all heroes safely into battle (but only winners back out).
Only the rewards for StarCraft 2 have yet to be revealed. As Blizzard is currently considering new DLCs with emotes and skins, something like that could be on the horizon for fans – but we’ll have to wait and see.
What do you think of these in-game goodies? Is there something exciting for you that might even justify purchasing a Virtual Ticket for about 30€? Or is it all just “stuff” that no one needs?
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In The Division, Massive will adjust the “Time to kill” and the “Time to be killed” with Update 1.4. This is to make the agents more powerful again.
In the last State of the Game and with a detailed report on the official Division page, the developers outlined how a major current issue will be addressed: Currently, the agents are vastly outmatched by enemies. They can take and deal an extreme amount of damage.
Only a small fraction of all agents can handle this difficulty – those who invest a lot of time into the game and can optimize their gear and stats. For the majority of agents, however, the game is not fun. The opponents are simply too powerful.
Moreover, you need specific gear sets and builds to maximize your character. There are hardly any options available. If you want to be top-notch in the endgame, you need certain equipment. The game offers no flexibility.
“Time to kill” and “Time to be killed” will be adjusted
According to Massive, a lot of data has been collected recently. Now they can shorten the time to kill an enemy and extend the time to be killed by an opponent.
For this, they showed various graphics. In the following, you see how the “Time to kill” currently changes, depending on the difference between your character level and the enemy’s level. “0” means both are at the same level:
In the endgame, starting from level 30, this curve (orange) becomes extremely steep, indicating that the enemies become overwhelmingly strong. Level 12 (blue) is used since it is the “normalized” level. This is the “base” for all balancing efforts. In the upper graph, the agents have “normal” gear, meaning not optimized.
Subsequently, the developers threw around some numbers showing that currently there is too big a gap between “bad” and the “best” agents. It is said that the damage output difference at level 30 with 163 gear in certain situations can be around 264% between players, and damage resistance up to 250%. This does not take talents or skills into account, which make this gap between players even larger. The following diagram should illustrate this significant gap:
Furthermore, they report that mods at level 30 can increase damage output by up to 40%, while at level 12 only by 6%. Damage resistance through mods can be seven times more powerful at level 30 than at level 12. The mods also need to be adjusted in the endgame.
How will the problem be solved?
Overall, the “Time to Kill” and “Time to be killed” curves in the endgame should converge towards those at levels 1-29. The upper orange curve should become similar to the blue one. For this, Massive showed two short videos demonstrating how they can change with Update 1.4:
The time to kill is expected to be halved. An enemy (level 33) could be taken down in half the time.
The time to be killed will be three times longer than before (enemy level 33).
You can see the short videos here from minute 5:35:
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In the following, you will see how the difference between the current state and the state after Update 1.4 is expected to look. It should be noted that after Update 1.4, there will be no enemies at levels 34 and 35:
The summer is coming to an end and Niantic reflects on the past months that made Pokémon GO so great.
The release of Pokémon GO was more than 2 months ago. Within a short time, the “Augmented Reality” game became the largest MMO of all time. During this time, from the release until today, the developers received many stories from players. In a blog post, Niantic shares how proud they are of the positive experiences the game has led to.
Pokémon GO brought together various players
At the beginning of the blog post, an email is cited that the developers received from an older “Pokémon GO” player. Kelly from Ohio wrote to Niantic:
This little, simple game has done me a lot of good. Since my husband passed away about 2 years ago, I have lived rather secluded from the rest of the world. I was “the woman who lives in the house at the end of the street.” Since I started playing the game, I go out every day and step out of my comfort zone. This morning I went to the park and walked for 30 minutes. I should mention that I usually use a cane or walking aid when I move. I am actually embarrassed about that. But the people I met were not interested in my walking aid at all. They smiled and wished me a good morning. They were looking for the Pikachu I was also chasing. They did not laugh at the disabled old lady who was limping along. They smiled at me and made the sun seem a little brighter for me. Thank you for this wonderful new game and the new zest for life that comes with it.
Such stories show how much a game can change the lives of many people. As summer comes to an end, Niantic would like to thank the players for the enthusiasm they showed for Pokémon GO. Since its launch in July, the game has been installed several hundred million times. Pokémon GO is already available in more than 100 countries, and these may not be all of them. For example, work is being done on a release in India. These high numbers exist even though not everything in terms of gameplay that the developers plan has been implemented into the game yet.
The developers were most inspired by the feedback from players of all ages and lifestyles. Pokémon GO has had a positive impact on the lives of many people. Niantic made it their mission to bring players discoveries, movement, and connections to the real world. That this mission has been so well implemented makes the developers happy.
The positive stories motivate the developers
In the blog entry, it is stated that various stories reach Niantic daily. These told how the game changed trainers around the world and impacted their lives. Players who now play in the real world became healthier and got to know their neighbors. There are some cases where the game helped trainers cope with social anxieties and depression. The developers heard stories from trainers all over the world. Among them were great stories like Kelly’s, who found new zest for life through Pokémon GO. There were also self-organized events that were organized for a good cause. All these stories kept the developers motivated and helped them through sleepless nights.
“Thank you for your unwavering support! We have some plans for this autumn.”
Have you also experienced such wonderful stories through Pokémon GO?
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In Destiny, graphic bugs are being addressed and the exact release time of Rise of Iron is announced. Meanwhile, a virus is providing more XP.
Bungie reported last night with the latest information. Enough has been said about Rise of Iron, the launch trailer was the last ace up their sleeve. Now they want to talk less and listen more to the adventures of the Guardians.
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Next week on Monday, just before Rise of Iron, two hotfixes: 2.4.0.1 and 2.4.0.2 are to be released. In these hotfixes, they aim to fix the “grain effect“, which has been bothering some Guardians since 2.4.0: a graphic bug.
Additionally, they want to resolve issues with revive timers, quest tracking, and volume.
There are still some other issues with 2.4.0 currently: The Warlock helm “THE STAG” is currently not obtainable from the blueprint collection, the Chroma Grimoire card is not available for new players, and “QUAIL” errors are appearing in private matches. Bungie has a complete list of “known issues with 2.4.0.
What time does Rise of Iron release exactly?
Rise of Iron is set to go live on September 20 at 11:00 AM our time.
Also, Bungie ominously hints that they are aware of unauthorized tech mites in the crucible.
Last night, some of our readers reported – and Guardians were also alert on Reddit – that three “buffs” were circulating in the crucible: Brilliance 3.2, Prestige 2.6, and Glory 2.0. All three buffs grant higher XP and a reputation boost. More on that later.
Fans of the dark survival MMORPG The Black Death are eagerly awaiting the new update, which is slightly delayed.
The developers apologize for this and explain that the update can be expected in a few weeks. With this, the profession of the knight will be unlocked, which arises from the blacksmith. One must first be a blacksmith in order to unlock the knight. As a knight, one vows to protect the weak, which is no easy task in the world of the MMO. Additionally, one can verify the identity of another player to determine if they are truly the person they claim to be. Only knights can use plate armor and heavy weapons.
Be mindful of what you eat!
The second new class will be the outlaw, which can be unlocked via the beggar. As an outlaw, one can rob other players and pretend to be someone else. Each class will also be equipped with a new skill tree, allowing players to utilize new abilities. Additionally, work is being done on the new health system. Previously, one could contract the plague, and the illness would worsen until the player died. The new system, however, functions a bit differently.
Every action affects the body. For example, if one eats a rotten apple, they will subsequently vomit. Entering an area where the plague has broken out will cause headaches. The developers can introduce new diseases and changes to the player’s condition at any time. The MMORPG The Black Death is currently playable in an early access version.
The next patch of WoW: Legion is on the test server. Lots of new content awaits players in Karazhan and the surrounding area.
World of Warcraft: Legion has been out for barely two weeks, but the developers are already making significant progress in pushing out new content. No wonder, considering they once again had a “big mouth” and promised that this time there would be no content drought. To ensure that these are not just “empty words”, Patch 7.1 “Return to Karazhan” is now available on the test servers, packed full of new content.
Karazhan as a Mythic Dungeon for 5 Players
The biggest piece consists of Karazhan itself and the surrounding area, meaning the Pass of the Dead Winds. Since the invasions on Azeroth are merrily ongoing, the Legion has taken over the zone. Players must complete a quest line to gain access to the Mythic Dungeon Karazhan.
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At the same time, the storyline is progressing in other locations. In Suramar, new quests are unlocked each week, leading to the opening of the Night Fortress, the raid instance, over the course of 9 weeks. This is accompanied by new world quests and, of course, plenty of story.
Lastly, a small “interim raid” is being implemented, the Trials of Valor, which addresses the story of Helya and Odyn. They have quite a dispute, and players once again must ensure clear messages (i.e., kill one of the two).
World Events Beyond the Broken Isles
Since the concept of world events and scalable content has been well received by fans, the development team is now expanding these mechanics. The island of Alcaz (near Theramore) is being revamped, so players can find out what the crazy Dr. Weavil is up to. He was crucial for the opening of Ahn’Qiraj last time – and that was nearly 10 years ago.
Also new is a fresh pet collector achievement for the raid instances from “Wrath of the Lich King” – the collection hunt in old raids thus enters its 4th round.
But aside from the new content, there are numerous changes to the game systems. For instance, the “Prestige” system in PvP is being adjusted so that players no longer forget their honor talents when they level up a prestige rank. In exchange, players now receive gold and artifact power at the respective levels.
A somewhat complete list of all changes can be found in our sources, although not everything is known yet. Furthermore, this is the “first version” of the patch, which may undergo several changes before release.
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