The area of Suramar is a bit different from the rest of WoW. We explain how to progress quickly.
Suramar – An area like no other
In World of Warcraft: Legion, things are quite different from the previous areas of Azeroth. Especially the quests in Suramar pose a “difficult” challenge for many players, particularly those who are used to just following the arrow on the minimap from one quest to the next. This approach will yield limited success in Suramar, which is why “tunnel vision” players are faced with some challenges.
The Nightborne want mana. Otherwise, they are not very talkative.
How to start the Suramar questline?
Getting into Suramar is classic but only possible at level 110. Then you should head to Dalaran to receive a quest from Khadgar. After a short dialogue, the archmage sends the players to Suramar, where the first arcanist of the Nightborne is to be found. Until the establishment of the first camp, it remains classic, but then the quests become rarer and rarer until they ultimately cease completely.
From now on, curiosity is required
Much later in the storyline, you unlock the “Arc’andor,” a magical tree that is nourished by energy from the ley lines. To promote its growth, a total of 8 ley line nodes must be found, which can then be activated through a short quest. The access points are quite hidden, and it’s not always obvious how to reach each node – explorers and adventurers will definitely get their money’s worth. If you don’t want to do that, you can also simply refer to the following video by ZaFrostPet to find where the 8 cave entrances are located.
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However, there is a downside in Suramar: the area has very few flight points. This is mainly because you simply don’t need them. Early in the storyline, players gain the ability to activate teleporters across the map, linked to a central location. However, these teleporters also need to be found and activated first. You can see all the positions in the following image – but keep in mind that some of them are tied to corresponding quest lines:
As if that weren’t enough, new quest lines are also unlocked with increasing reputation levels (and thereby changing facts within the city). This means that a merchant you never paid attention to before might suddenly want something from you. It is also worthwhile to look off the beaten path, as many of the “hidden” quest lines are a prerequisite for completing a related world quest later.
Some had already given up on raiding in The Lord of the Rings Online, but then a new raid came along. With this, Turbine is quite satisfied, stating, “This has revived the raiding community again. “
It is said that this will not be the last raid for The Lord of the Rings Online. In an interview with a fan site, it was hinted that the next raid could be against Shelob – the giant spider belongs to Mordor and they will soon venture into Mordor. Every 12 to 14 months, they maintain a fine pace to bring a new raid.
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The hope that old raids will play a larger role or be released again should probably be set aside. Now that we are getting to the really exciting parts of the story, they likely do not want to spend time on that anymore.
The DLC “Scorched Earth” for the Steam game ARK: Survival Evolved has been released – but some fans are not amused.
A DLC before the actual launch.
Players of ARK: Survival Evolved are currently in an uproar. What happened? The developers at Studio WildCard released the DLC “Scorched Earth” – and it’s paid, even before the main game was finished.
ARK: Survival Evolved was long considered the flagship project of a successful Early Access title. There was no alleged rip-off, content updates and improvements came in a steady flow, and month by month, the game got better and more extensive. To the surprise of many fans, the paid DLC “Scorched Earth” has now been released. But a paid DLC, even before the game is even remotely finished
Many fans feel simply cheated and believe that ARK is going in the same direction as endless Early Access titles before: squeezing money from fans and then letting the project fizzle out.
But there are also dissenting voices. Many players find the DLC exciting and are having a lot of fun in the game again. The price of $20 also seems reasonable. However, what many dislike is the fact that “new creatures” can also be taken to the old island – the first calls for a (somewhat convoluted) Pay2Win situation are also becoming loud.
Mein-MMO says: A strange situation in which ARK finds itself with its players. As reported by Kotaku, the players’ desires might have led to this problem. Because although the buyers primarily want a “complete game” that is optimized, they also long for new content. Studio Wildcard cannot help but develop in several directions at once to meet the demand. Whether that was a good move will likely be shown in the coming weeks. At least regarding the content of the DLC itself, there is little to complain about – the reviews are positive and entice many fans back out.
In FIFA 17 we list the official songs that you will probably hear more often in the future.
The FIFA series has been offering not only a successful football simulation for years but also a platform for international stars from all possible music genres. EA Sports has again put together a soundtrack of colorful songs for FIFA 17 that will resonate in the menus of the game throughout the coming year.
The FIFA series also introduces players to music they might otherwise rarely or never hear in everyday life. Every year, not only world stars but also many up-and-coming artists and bands are represented. The question now arises: What songs will we hear in FIFA 17? Which famous artists are included?
A wide selection of background music
There is not yet an official song list from EA Sports. However, FIFAUTEAM has compiled all the songs that have already been confirmed and that they have seen at events in the demo versions.All official songs are now known.
Recently, FIFA 17 announced the “First Track” of its soundtrack. It is “Adrenaline” by the German-Russian artist Zedd. Here you can listen to the track:
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In an interview with EA Sports, Zedd states that he finds it super cool to be part of the “FIFA 17” soundtrack. He has always been a huge fan of the FIFA games.
The song list of FIFA 17:
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In total, there are 51 tracks from more than 15 different countries. According to EA Sports, there is a mix of rock, EDM, hip-hop, folk-pop, and more. Included are international superstars and up-and-coming artists.
These songs are now officially confirmed. You can listen to samples of them on the “EA Sports” page.
“Rise of Iron” will bring a variety of innovations – including some that affect the factions. It is known that they will have new items and the light level of their goods will increase. You can read about the new maximum light level in RoI here. Additionally, you will be able to choose your reward package when ranking up with factions, whether you want weapons, armor pieces, or Chromatin items.
Information about the fresh weapons of the factions is still scarce. However, the YouTuber My name is Byf showcases two weapons of the Dead Orbit in the video, specifically praising the shotgun “Last-Ditch 001”. He recorded the video during Gamescom:
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Last-Ditch 001 is said to be “incredibly good”. In terms of archetype, the shotgun is supposed to correspond to the Partycrasher +1 – powerful damage, strong range. And this is despite not having any perks unlocked yet. Here’s a screenshot of it:
As a primary weapon, he uses the auto rifle Extremophile 011. This weapon has been modified by outstanding technicians and specialists of the Dead Orbit – according to the flavor text. Here’s a screenshot:
Additionally, the strong weapon 77 Wizard is briefly seen at the beginning of the video. This is a “Year 1” fusion rifle that apparently comes into Year 3. “Year 3” items are marked with a white axe in the upper right corner of the item symbol.
By the way: The heavy weapon in this video is the Gjallarhorn.
What do you think of the weapons showcased in the video? Do they give you a reason to switch to the Dead Orbit – if you haven’t joined it yet?
Lucas, our guest author today, has grabbed a friend and together with him and two friendly people from the internet, took a look at the new ESO expansion “Shadows of the Hist”.
If I had to describe my gaming experience with “Shadows of the Hist” in one feeling, it would be anger. I didn’t count how many times our team was wiped by the bosses. But from initial anticipation, despair eventually turned into fear and finally anger. And for one simple reason: The new expansion is hard to master for “casual gamers”, or poorly coordinated teams.
A few words about the gameplay
The boss mechanics are well thought out and shine in direct comparison to dungeons like “The Spindleclutch” or “City of Ash”. Here, different behavioral patterns have been imagined for each boss with creativity. The environment looks beautiful, especially the ruins of Mazzatun with their Inca-like architecture and the jungle caught my eye. Your task here is to free the Argonian slaves and put an end to the madness taking place there.
Agreements before the boss fights are essential.
In the ruins of Mazzatun, you will encounter Xal-Nur the Slaver, among others. He will be supported by adds during the fight. However, you can release three dragons during the fight that will take care of the adds. Proper timing is crucial here. Additionally, he occasionally spits toxic bile onto the ground, which you must carry to a spontaneously appearing fountain so that the boss becomes vulnerable again.
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While you mostly fight outside in the “Ruins of Mazzatun”, you go underground in “The Cradle of Shadows”. It involves rogue assassins who want to plunge all of Black Marsh into chaos. In the caves, your natural enemy is the darkness, and everything revolves around good positioning and the constant lighting of light sources. The spider lady Sithera does not appreciate that you illuminate her cave, which is why she keeps extinguishing the light-giving campfires during the boss fight.
I don’t want to go into too much detail about the individual boss mechanics, as that would be beyond the scope at this point. If you’re more interested, feel free to check out the links at the end of the article.
Without a light source, you are completely at the mercy of the darkness. It will gradually snuff out your life light.
Like in the good old WoW?
I have never played “World of Warcraft” intensively, but one often reads online and here in the comments that the raids from “Wrath of the Lich King” or “The Burning Crusade” were characterized by special and complicated mechanics. And even if this is not a raid, you will spend quite a bit of time on your first attempt in both dungeons figuring out how the individual bosses in The Elder Scrolls Online work.
On our first try, after about three hours in the “Ruins of Mazzatun”, we had reached about halfway and had to set up camp again for time reasons.
Value for Money
So far, five expansions for TESO have been released, and therefore one is faced with the choice of which one is best to invest one’s crowns in. For 1500 crowns, you receive two new instances (“The Cradle of Shadows” and “The Ruins of Mazzatun”) with new equipment, new enemies, and a new, fully voiced, short story. For some, this is a problem: you are dependent on other players to complete the DLC.
The dungeons do not quite compare to the beauty of the oriental surroundings of “The Thieves Guild”.
If you prefer a good single-player experience, then the expansions “Orsinium”, “The Dark Brotherhood” or “The Thieves Guild” are more suitable for you. I also took a look at these at the release.
A Cautious Conclusion
As different as the two new dungeons are, one thing they are not: easy. Of course, there are guides online for good builds and tips for individual bosses, but if you just want to spontaneously dive into two new dungeons, this expansion is not the right one. And I believe that was not the intention at all. What remains are two challenging dungeons, at which I will happily keep biting my teeth.
Many people herald the end of MMOs because they have become too easy. But there is still content that is not easily consumable “to go” – and that is good.
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Attention PS4 and Xbox One owners. Overwatch will be free to play next weekend.
3 Days of Overwatch for Free
Anyone who hasn’t had a chance to check out Blizzard’s hero shooter should mark next weekend on their calendar – at least if you own a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Blizzard has announced a “Free Weekend” for Overwatch, where console owners can try out the shooter in all its glory for nearly 3 days.
The free weekend starts on September 9 at 7:00 PM and ends on September 13 at 1:00 AM.
To make the most of the time, players should start the download early, as it will also begin at the times mentioned above (PS4: 9 GB, Xbox: 15 GB). PS4 owners need to go to the PlayStation Store and search for Overwatch, selecting the option “Overwatch Free Weekend.” Xbox players require an Xbox Gold membership and choose “Browse All” to find “Overwatch” and then download the “free demo” under “Overwatch Free Weekend.”
During the free trial, almost all features of Overwatch are accessible. The new map Eichenwalde and the weekly brawl are open to players. This allows players to level up their accounts and collect loot boxes. All earned items and stats will be saved if they decide to purchase the game later.
However, there are a few limitations: Achievement collecting is disabled during this time. To regain that ability, owners must first obtain the full version.
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Last weekend, the German community of Destiny came together for a good cause.
A Guardian had to cope with a tragedy in real life: A rare nerve disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, forced him into a wheelchair almost a year ago. The young man, who recently became a father, has been suffering from the disease for some time.
His Destiny clan OneTeamOneFight decided to stand by him during this difficult time. They’ve already raised 2000 euros internally to help finance a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that he can operate on his own, which would significantly ease the life of him, his wife, and their little daughter. However, the vehicle is quite expensive. The costs are estimated at 5000€. The health insurance does not cover this.
The missing 3000 euros will now be raised through a donation marathon streamed on Twitch over the weekend.
Destiny: Activision also supports the community’s aid initiative
These are the last Trials of Osiris being utilized before they go on a break until Rise of Iron. The initiative has now developed its own dynamic, and many outside the clan want to help as well. In the short term, Activision even donated 10 t-shirts, a rain jacket, and 10 codes for Destiny – The Collection for PS4 and Xbox One.
As for the missing 3000€, the Guardian’s supporters had already raised 1870€ by Saturday afternoon. From this evening, interesting prizes will be raffled off during the stream, and more donations are also welcome.
Overall, it’s a great initiative that shows how a game like Destiny can bring people together – not just for a few months during a firefight, but far beyond that.
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A new feature in the game is supposed to connect you and your Pokémon in Pokémon GO and reward you with additional candies.
Since its release in July, Pokémon GO has undergone many changes. The latest change from the developers is a buddy system. You can select Pokémon from your collection to accompany you on your adventures. The unique aspect is that the Pokémon is not in a PokéBall, but is displayed next to you in your avatar and profile. Additionally, you will receive rare Pokémon candies as rewards!
From Favorite Pokémon to Buddy Pokémon
We previously reported that data miners discovered a “Buddy System” in the data of Pokémon GO. At that time, it was still unclear when this feature would be implemented in the game and how far the development actually was. An official announcement from Pokémon GO has now confirmed the buddy Pokémon. This feature will be integrated into the game “very soon” and will be available for trainers.
You can choose a buddy Pokémon from your collection at any time. It will accompany you while you are on the go and give you rewards. Similar to hatching eggs, there is a certain distance you must cover to receive rewards. It is important that you can change your buddy Pokémon at any time. So if you are no longer happy with a Zubat fluttering next to you, you can simply switch to a Squirtle to earn Squirtle candies.
The buddy Pokémon finally provide a new way to obtain Pokémon candies for rare Pokémon. With Pokémon candies, you can evolve the little monsters. Previously, candies were only awarded when you caught a Pokémon – making it difficult to evolve rare Pokémon.
Have you already thought about which will be your first buddy Pokémon?
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In Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, the release date for the open beta is known. PS4 players will be the first to play.
Last night (2.9.), numerous details about the upcoming installment of the “Infinite Warfare” series were revealed at CoD XP, the mega event for all “Call of Duty” fans. This includesthe release date for the open beta.
No “Infinite Warfare” beta on PC
The “CoD: IW” beta starts on October 14, 2016 exclusively on PS4. If you are an “Xbox One” player, you will have to wait a little longer. The beta for this console is expected to follow at a later date. A specific date is yet to be announced.
If you want to try Infinite Warfare on PC, waiting won’t help. The open beta will not take place on PC at all.
On PS4 and Xbox One, you gain access to the beta by pre-ordering the game. According to Activision, further details will be announced in the near future.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will be released on November 4 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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In The Division, the vendor reset takes place today, on September 3rd. We are looking at the merchants’ stock for high-quality items.
New Saturday, new luck. Every week from Friday to Saturday, the big vendor reset occurs. The sellers will be stocked with fresh inventory to show agents in the operations base and in the Dark Zone. Is it worth spending currencies this week?
The offer from the Special Equipment Vendor on September 3rd.
You can find this vendor in the Tech Wing of the Operations Base. You need Phoenix Credits to obtain the items.
With 204 you will find two holsters at High-end quality. Additionally, there is the “Hunter’s Faith” holster and the “Predator’s Mark” knee pads available. The jacket – Sand color and the Ranger jacket are also in stock.
The Special Equipment Vendor in the Terminal
As you march down into the Terminal, over “The Stairs”, you will find another Special Equipment Vendor on the left side.
In terms of Gear Set pieces, he has the “Predator’s Mark” mask and the “Hunter’s Faith” armor with a value of 191. High-end armor pieces with 204 include a holster and gloves. The jackets are also available.
What the Dark Zone Weapons Vendor has in stock
Travel to the Dark Zone in DZ03 to visit the Weapons Vendor. However, he requires certain DZ ranks and DZ currency before handing you the weapons.
P416 G3 – Custom Version (Assault Rifle): 108639 DZC – Value 204 (Rank 80) (Prepared, Agile, Vengeful)
M44 – Hunting Version (Sniper Rifle): 103479 DZC – Value 204 (Rank 80) (Competent, Toxic, Malevolent)
M60 E3 – Military Version (LMG): 244557 DZC – Value 229 (Rank 90) (Dominant, Bitter, Demanding)
Blueprints from the Weapons Vendor:
Valkyria (Submachine Gun): 254901 DZC – Value 204 (Rank 90)
AUG A3P Tactical (Submachine Gun): 214779 DZC – Value 204 (Rank 75)
M44 – Custom Version (Sniper Rifle): 214703 DZC – Value 204 (Rank 75)
The Mods from the DZ Weapon Mod Vendor
This vendor is in DZ05 in the safe room. You need DZ Rank 50 to buy the mod blueprints with an energy level of 32:
CQBSS Scope – Earth Brown: 142460 DZC – Headshot damage and any bonus
Quick-Change Magazine: 143767 DZC – Reload speed and any bonus
What does the Underground Vendor have on September 3rd?
You will find the Underground Vendor in the Tactical Operations Center. He has many blueprints and the following high-value weapons available:
In the MMORPG The Secret World, the “Gilded Rage” event is currently happening and making players quite angry.
However, not because of the event itself, but because you can only complete the “Golden Golem” mission every two hours as part of the event. This means that you can only kill one of the Golems every two hours. As a result, it becomes very difficult to get the reward. Because the items in the reward bag can be collected, which of course takes a lot of time now. Furthermore, collecting AP becomes a test of patience. Additionally, it is difficult to find teammates for the mission who are not currently in the cooldown period of the mission.
Event will not be fixed for now
Funcom has already commented on the situation. They admit that it was a mistake. However, there will be no fix for it. They will adjust the event for next time. This has made players somewhat upset and they demand from Funcom that they hold the “Gilded Rage” event again after the Doomboard Challenge – this time properly. The developers have not yet commented on this. The event will continue as it is until September 7 in the MMORPG The Secret World.
In FIFA 17 the best three players are known. Let’s take a look at the attributes.
The cat is out of the bag! In recent days, EA Sports has gradually released the ratings of the best 50 players, and today it’s the turn of the last three – the top three.
This year, there has been and continues to be a heated discussion about how the attributes were determined. However, EA Sports can never please all fans – because of course, everyone wants their favorite players to have outstanding values.
Already yesterday, it was clear by elimination that Neymar, Ronaldo, and Messi are the three outstanding footballers in FIFA 17. What are their attributes specifically like?
The best player stats in FIFA 17 – Top 3
The best three players play in the Spanish Liga BBVA and are all offensive artists.
Rank 3: Neymar
In FIFA 16, Neymar had a rating of 90. He improves to 92 and secures third place. Outstanding dribbling!
Rank 2: Lionel Messi
Messi dribbles a bit better than Neymar and secures second place. In FIFA 16, he had 94. Now he’s dropped by one point in the overall rating.
Rank 1: Cristiano Ronaldo
The player with the best rating! Shooting, running, dribbling – Ronaldo can do it all. His physicality and passing are also strong. In FIFA 16, he had 93. Now he sits on the throne with 94.
Are you satisfied with these attributes of the top players?
Here you can find the remaining officially known player stats:
In a few days, the demo version of FIFA 17 will start. Here we have compiled all the info for you – from the release date, the playable teams to the game modes.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Trials of Osiris start today, on September 2nd. Afterwards, there will be a break until September 30th.
Friday evening, 7 PM – the whistle sounds for the weekly PvP event called Trials of Osiris. However, today will be the last time the battle cries echo through the Destiny universe for the Trials. Because today, the last Trials before the launch of “The Rise of Iron” begin. So the question arises: On which map will the final Trials take place?
It is not just one map, there are actually three maps: The Anomaly, Asylum, and The Burning Shrine.
What are the Trials of Osiris?
In the Trials, you compete in teams of three against each other. You play in the elimination mode. With victories, you fill your scorecard. The main goal is to travel to Mercury with a “flawless” ticket. Because there you will find a large chest with tasty loot in the Lighthouse.
Many Guardians have never seen this chest themselves, as the scorecard wants to be filled with enough victories. Therefore, for some Guardians, it is still a highlight to make it that far. Some players also like to use the Trials to showcase their skills in livestreams. This weekly PvP event is very popular among streamers.
If you narrowly miss the flawless ticket, you will still not go home empty-handed. You will receive items from Osiris’s inventory at 5 and 7 wins. Also, don’t forget about Brother Vance’s bounties to get additional loot.
The last chance for “Year 2” Trials gear
Since these are the last Trials before RoI, this is your last chance to obtain the current gear. In the future, only “Year 3” Trials items will be available. You can decorate these with ornaments. Starting Friday, September 30th, the new Trials gear will be available.
Note: There will be no Trials of Osiris on PS3 and Xbox 360 today. In the last weeks, the final Trials took place on the last-gen consoles. If you want to play the Trials again in the future, you will need to switch to PS4 and Xbox One.
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During PAX Prime in recent years, a live RPG show for the MMORPG Neverwinter has been held, which is now making its way into the console version of the game.
Portobello’s campaign is a game within a game. Your heroes will meet the NPC Portobello DaVinci, who invites you to a game. Essentially, you will then play D&D in D&D. In a kind of board game, you must face several challenges, which you will master using game pieces. However, these tasks will not be easy to complete, as Portobello DaVinci is known for letting game pieces die.
The game within the game begins!
If you manage to successfully complete the challenges, you will receive crystal cubes and adventure accreditation as a reward. You need this to accept further tasks in Portobello’s campaign. During the tasks, you will explore a dungeon in the board game where you fight Drow or enter the craftsman’s workshop, where observers fill the rooms with gas. New adventures await you each week. This time, however, you will find a campaign for Portobello and another for the existing Respen cards in the game. Each will offer you different rewards.
The event runs until September 29 in the “Xbox One” and “PlayStation 4” versions of the MMORPG Neverwinter. To start it, speak to Respen or Portobello DaVinci at the event podium in the Protector’s Enclave.
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The final wing of “A Night in Karazhan”, the current Hearthstone adventure, is now available. We reveal what awaits you.
The host Medivh enters the party
Since last night (09.02.2016) the final wing of “A Night in Karazhan” is available. This allows players to grab the remaining cards in the last 3 boss fights.
First up is a fight against the Mage Nielas Aran in the form of Aran’s Schemes. Medivh’s father has been trapped as a ghost in the tower for a long time and is waiting to give you a powerful beatdown. As a passive effect, he grants both players +3 spell damage – so bring out powerful spells!
In the second fight, you face the dragon Nethergroll, who can grant himself +3 attack for this turn as a hero power. Here, the boss mechanics from WoW have been particularly well implemented: there are two portals on the field that strengthen the dragon. You have to “block” these with minions and redirect the powers to your own characters so that the dragon does not get stronger.
For the final fight, the portal must be opened so that Medivh can finally attend the feast, as the guests are already going wild. To find Medivh, Moroes first needs to find the right portal and, of course, misses it first. So several boss fights are happening at the same time. After Nazra is defeated, Prince Malchezaar comes back and wants a second chance. Luckily, Medivh gives you his staff, allowing powerful spells to summon a minion as well. This should not be difficult to defeat the demon lord again.
After that, two class challenges await druids and rogues to also grab the last cards of the expansion.
Did you enjoy “A Night in Karazhan”?
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The battle axe from Destiny “Rise of Iron” has been replicated by a “real” blacksmith. However, the replica is not quite as large as the “original version.”
In order to promote “The Rise of Iron” just weeks before its launch, Bungie had the flaming battle axe replicated, which Guardians are already familiar with from the trailer and gameplay scenes of RoI.
According to Bungie, they love the axe so much that they hired a blacksmith to create it in real life. Tony Swatton from Sword and Stone gladly took on this task. You can see the manufacturing process and the final result in the following video:
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The replica is smaller and lighter than the axe wielded by Lord Saladin. Because the weapon, as depicted in Destiny, would be too heavy for a human to wield properly. Swatton estimates that it would weigh around 100 pounds (approximately 45 kg). But the fact that weapons in Destiny are often portrayed somewhat exaggerated should be known to anyone who has taken a closer look at the firearms.
According to Bungie, the crafted battle axe is still heavy and truly a weapon for an Iron Lord.
For the first time, the axe was seen when concept art for “Rise of Iron” leaked. At that time, it was still uncertain whether it was an axe or a hammer that was on fire. Now we know: Yes, it is an axe. And this axe is a weapon worthy of an Iron Lord.
Destiny: Rise of Iron will be released on September 20, 2016, at 11 AM.
What do you think of this replica?
Update 2.4.0 is coming to Destiny. Here you will find all the changes it will bring. There will also be hours of maintenance on that day.
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Ark: Survival Evolved is still not officially released and playable only in Early Access, but there is already a full-fledged expansion called “Scorched Earth” that we can also acquire in Early Access. It involves deserts and lizards!
Lack of business acumen cannot be attributed to the developers of Ark: Survival Evolved. Even though the survival game featuring rideable dinosaurs is still not officially released and only available as an Early Access title, there is already a complete large expansion available for purchase. Scorched Earth is also available in Early Access on Steam and costs $19.99.
The expansion takes us through a portal to a barren desert landscape, where our heroes land naked and defenseless. They are relentlessly exposed to the scorching sun, and behind every dune lurks a vicious lizard creature that would love to take a bite out of our hero. Especially cool: In the desert region, there are later flying wyverns that we can tame. By the way, we can bring tamed creatures back to the regular world of Ark, but not the other way around. So no T-Rex in the desert!
What do you think of the business practice of the Ark developers releasing a paid expansion before the actual release? Great idea for more content or does it smell like a scam? Let us know and write it in the comments!
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Despite declining player numbers, Pokémon GO is still one of the most lucrative games on the market.
Pokémon GO caused a huge hype upon its release, captivating millions of players worldwide. The game is free to download from various app stores but offers different purchase options within the game. In the in-game shop, players can buy Poké Balls or various items that support trainers on their Pokémon adventures. This sales model has been so successful for Pokémon GO that its revenues even overshadow Hollywood blockbusters.
As a comparison, Sensor Tower created a graphic that compares the game’s revenues with movie box offices from this summer. Pokémon GO is now generating about 4 million dollars in revenue per day! This figure has remained constant over the past few weeks. It should be noted that the game has still not been released in major markets like China or India. Therefore, the figures could still rise further.
However, the development team at Niantic is not resting on its laurels with these revenues. In a data mining effort, hints of a Buddy functionality have emerged, which aims to strengthen the connection between trainers and Pokémon.
After 2 years, the fight between Lindsay Lohan and GTA 5 developer Take-Two is over.
In Grand Theft Auto, you often see people, objects, or buildings that reference the real world. Various cars in the game bear a resemblance to vehicles that can be seen in the real world. For example, there is the Citizen Vehicle, which is very close in name to the Volkswagen . Additionally, characters in the game are partly based on “real” people. Lindsay Lohan therefore filed a lawsuit against the GTA developers. Allegedly, her likeness is used in the game without her consent. Now the court has made a decision.
Court rules against Lindsay Lohan
The New York Supreme Court has ruled that Lindsay Lohan was not taken as inspiration for the design of a well-known character in GTA 5. This marks the end of the legal battle that began 2 years ago. Lohan filed a lawsuit against the GTA developers because they allegedly used her likeness and parts of her career and private life for the game without permission .
This is supposed to be Lindsey Lohan’s likeness.
At Take-Two, they initially expected that Lohan would lose the lawsuit and referred to the story as a “PR stunt”. Nevertheless, the lawsuit made it to the New York Supreme Court, where it was accepted. The court has now ruled in the case of Lohan vs. Take-Two against Lohan, thus ending the legal dispute. The reasoning for this: The unique story, characters, dialogues, and environments, combined with the possibility for the player to choose how the story continues, make the game a fictional and satirical work. This means that the developers did not violate applicable laws and that the specific character is rightfully included in the game.
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