Atlas Reactor – Alle Infos zum Free-Mode, Loot-Boxen und den Lore-Seasons

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Atlas Reactor was also at the Gamescom 2016 and we were there to talk to the developers about the upcoming innovations in the cyberpunk tactical MOBA. Above all: The Free Mode, the loot boxes, and the interactive lore seasons.

Atlas Reactor is a type of turn-based MOBA set in a colorful cyberpunk world. At GamesCom 2016, we were at the booth of publisher Trion Worlds and got some interesting information about Atlas Reactor from the developers.

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Free2Play without microtransactions

Atlas Reactor is actually a Buy2Play game. For 20 dollars we get the complete game and it includes all future and current characters, game modes, and maps. But those who don’t want to pay can still play Atlas Reactor. Even then, you get all modes, maps, and heroes, only that the latter are limited to a weekly rotating selection of 6 characters. The catch: Not every player has the same six jokers each week, which prevents a flood of clones.

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The Free Mode is said to offer no microtransactions, you can only purchase the game itself for 20 euros. Free2Play players are allowed to find loot boxes in the game and open one of them every 36 hours (purchasers of the game do not have this limitation). This way, patient free players can gradually unlock all cosmetic adjustments in the game.

Loot like Overwatch and corporate wars

The loot boxes in Atlas Reactor are roughly the same as their counterparts in Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch. You receive them as rewards in the game and they contain new skins, logos, and animations for our heroes. Duplicate loot is turned into a currency called “ISO,” with which we can directly unlock a desired skin or animation. Once we have leveled a hero to level 20, we can also obtain special adjustments to make sure everyone notices what a cool badass we are!

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Also very cool: The lore of Atlas Reactor is conveyed piece by piece through so-called “seasons.” Each season lasts three to four months and is divided into chapters. In each chapter, we complete quests that reveal small story snippets. At the end of each season, there is a special interactive element, this time called the “Trust Wars.”

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In it, the big corporations fight for dominance in the cyberpunk world of Atlas Reactor, and each player chooses a company and scores points for it through wins in the game. Depending on who wins in the end, the story continues differently and there are other global rewards for all players, no matter what side they were on.

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Eternal Crusade verspricht lebenslange, kostenlose Erweiterungen

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In Eternal Crusade, big promises are made – expansions are said to be free for the lifetime of the game.

Big Promises in Eternal Crusade – is that realistic?

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Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade is set to launch next week on Steam – at least in America. The developers have taken the time to clarify several points on the Steam forum to ease the concerns of fans and critics. Many voices have been raised saying that the game is “not ready yet” and the developers agree: an online game is never truly “finished” nowadays and they will continue to work on it for months and years, constantly adding new features to provide fans with the “ultimate Warhammer experience”.

Moreover, the developers are enticing with a very special promise: all updates for Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade will be free for life.

“What I want to clarify is that despite general opinion, we do not intend to disappear. The goal is lifetime, free expansions to create the ultimate way to experience your “Warhammer 40,000” fantasies. That is our mission.

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We will be ready for launch and we will continue to grow for you for free, and we thank you for your continued support. We wouldn’t be here if you didn’t support us. (…) We know there are some doubters (because we also read the negative and not just the positive reviews), but that will not stop us from trying to create the game we dream of.”

Mein-MMO thinks: While such an extensive promise sounds fantastic, it does leave us a bit skeptical. Too many companies have promised free DLCs and also guaranteed that the game would “never be Pay2Win.” Many players fear that the “premature” release is now approaching to refill the coffers. As ambitious as the plan is to continue improving the game for years after release, it seems unrealistic to do so without further funding (aside from an in-game shop).

As always, time will tell what will come of these promises.

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Source(s):
  1. mmorpg.com
  2. steamcommunity.com

Star Trek Online: The TOS Enterprise is finally available as T6 – However, there is a catch

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Players of Star Trek Online had to wait a long time for a new version of the Constitution class – Now it is available for a limited time.

Star Trek Online is gradually releasing new starships. However, the starship in question is not an ordinary one, but THE starship. The original Constitution class from the “Original Star Trek” series (TOS with Kirk and Spock), which fans have been waiting for many years, is now available in the game for a limited time. The catch is that you can only get the starship as a rare reward from a lockbox or have to spend your savings in the exchange.

Constitution Class available from August 25 to September 15

Since the Constitution class was only available as a weak T1 model, fans have long wished for a new, stronger version of the starship. However, the developers’ answer has always been “No”. But now the tables have turned and the ship is available in the game as a stronger T6 version. To get the ship from a lockbox, you need to have the random factor on your side.

If you purchase and open a R&D package from the C-store between August 25 and September 15, you have a chance of various rewards. You will either receive 10 Lobi Crystals or a special equipment package – Tier 6 ship of the 23rd century in addition to the R&D package. Depending on your faction, 3 different ships may be waiting for you in the equipment package.

  • Temporal Light Cruiser (Class 6) – Constitution Class – Starfleet only
  • Temporal D7 Battlecruiser (Class 6) – Klingons only
  • Temporal T’liss Warbird (Class 6) – Romulans only
Star Trek Online Constitution Class
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If you don’t want to rely on your RNG luck, you will probably also be able to buy the starship in the game’s auction house. However, since the starship is particularly rare, the prices for it will also be correspondingly high.

You can find the complete ship data on the official website of Arcgames.

The PlayStation 4 version of Star Trek Online was that cool at Gamescom 2016.

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Source(s):
  1. Destructoid.com
  2. Arcgames.com

WoW Legion: The Forging of the Ashbringer

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At Blizzard, they ordered for an Ashbringer to be forged. Not in World of Warcraft, but in reality!

The Weapon of the Scarlet Crusade

In the world of World of Warcraft, there are seemingly endless weapons. Some of them have a very special story, such as the War Glaives of Azzinoth or the Ashbringer. The latter was for a long time the holy blade of the Scarlet Crusade and was passed on to many bearers to stand against the undead and other threats. In the upcoming expansion World of Warcraft: Legion, Retribution Paladins will have the privilege of wielding this weapon to confront the enemies of the Burning Legion.

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Blizzard now wanted to bring some weapons to life in reality and tasked Hollywood blacksmith Tooy Swatton with creating a as realistic a replica of the weapon as possible. Since an exact implementation would result in the blade weighing nearly 50 kg, the blacksmith has to resort to some tricks and adjustments to recreate the blade of the Scarlet Highlord. In the best American “crafting series” manner, the individual steps of forging are shown, giving fans a glimpse of how much work actually goes into such a blade. Sometimes it is indeed more complicated than just smashing 10 ores on the anvil.

The blacksmith has managed to keep a bit of humor despite the sweat-inducing work:

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“If I were to build the blade as it is depicted in the game, it would weigh over 100 pounds, and no one could wield it effectively. Maybe I could… but no simple mortal.”

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can find it on our World of Warcraft game page.

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Destiny: Devil’s Splicer – The highly aggressive new enemies in “Rise of Iron”

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In the MMO shooter Destiny, there are detailed infos about the new enemies of “Rise of Iron”: The Devil Splicers.

Since early August, the English-speaking site Gaminformer has been gradually publishing exclusive articles about the upcoming fall expansion “Rise of Iron”. By now, the major secrets have likely been revealed, and the upcoming PvE and PvP content is largely known. Only little is known about the raid “Wrath of the Machine” – and this will remain the case until the launch of RoI.

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Now, interesting information about the new enemies, the Devil Splicers, has come to light, which has not been detailed until now.

SIVA and the House of Devils

The “great danger” lies not in the Splicers themselves, but in SIVA. The fourth raid will thus also revolve around the “true origin of the SIVA outbreak”. These four letters represent a “plague,” a self-organizing, self-replicating nanotechnology.

This technology was created during the Golden Age. The Iron Lords hoped to bring improvements with it, but they could not control it. The story ended with the death of the eight Iron Lords.

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Now the Fallen of the House of Devils have encountered SIVA in the depths of the Infested Lands – and they are being corrupted by it. They are becoming “deadly machine-gods”. Now you must confront these Devil Splicers and seal the threat forever.

When the developers at Bungie sat down for “The Awakening of the Iron Lords”, they knew that they had to introduce a new enemy group. After all, the Guardians do not want to always target the same objectives. With “King of the Taken”, Bungie introduced the Taken, new enemies that are variations of all previous enemy races. According to information from Gameinformer, it was more interesting for RoI to transform a single faction into a new enemy.

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The Fallen volunteered for this. On one hand, they are a very diverse enemy race that also possesses a wide arsenal of weapons. This allowed Bungie to experiment with new enemy weapons and different combat behaviors. On the other hand, the Fallen Houses always want to outdo each other. With SIVA, the Devils are succeeding in this.

The new enemies are aggressive

The redesign of the Fallen for the Devil Splicers is not as dramatic as that of the Taken. However, one will quickly notice that they look more aggressive – and they are also highly aggressive. SIVA transformed the more nomadic race of the four-armed creatures into cybernetic warriors. Some limbs have been replaced with metal prosthetics.

The weapons have also been revised. While the weapons of the Fallen actually have “soft curves”, the curves are now much sharper. Also, the projectiles fly faster, more frequently, and aggressively. Three types of Splicers will be introduced below.

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Exiled Splicer

The exiled splicers have leg prosthetics that allow them to move faster. They throw a unique SIVA grenade. Additionally: If you take them out with a headshot, there is a chance that they will send out a tracking “Death Orb” that slowly approaches the one who killed them. So you need to be on your guard, even after you have taken them out.

As weapons, they have pistols and shrapnel launchers, with the pistol not shooting in a straight line, but more in a zig-zag pattern.

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Vandal Splicer

The new Vandals look quite different from what we know so far. They now have a berserker ability: When they are at low health, there is a chance that they will regenerate some health, become extremely aggressive, and charge at you as close combat fighters. They are said to have aggressive machine guns as weapons. The projectiles no longer track, but are fired at a high rate of fire.

The sniper shots are no longer single shots but rather three-shot bursts. Moreover, they have a certain spread. So it may be that you do not experience the full force of a sniper shot but only a portion of it.

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Servitor Splicer

The servitors also have triple shots. They also shoot significantly faster. They have been designed to force you into cover. They take on an aggressive suppression role. In terms of appearance, they look more angular and sharper.

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No Man’s Sky: Werden wirklich alle Entdeckungen gelöscht? Was steckt hinter dem Gerücht?

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In No Man’s Sky, there is a rumor that all discoveries will eventually be deleted. What is behind this?

In No Man’s Sky, it’s all about discoveries: You are solitary explorers flying through a gigantic universe, discovering planets and encountering all sorts of plants and creatures. You can name all your discoveries creatively. If one day another player lands on one of your planets, they will see the “footprints” you left behind. According to a statement by Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, all discoveries are “indelible”.

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Now, however, a discussion has erupted on Reddit questioning exactly this. The Redditor Dark_Nexis started it: He reports that after his long journey towards the center of the galaxy, he started the return journey to his home planet. And when he arrived there, most of his explorations were deleted. Only the names of the system and planet remained.

Other Redditors immediately checked this and brought similar experiences into the discussion. The user Ultrasilvanus writes that the discoveries are even deleted in chronological order. This is not random; there is a system behind it. Homesickalienz agrees. Every time a discovery is deleted, he makes another one.

But what is behind this? Many users attribute these annoyances to server problems. Is it just a glitch?

The Redditor Retracts

In the meantime, the Redditor Dark_Nexis has spoken up again. Allegedly, all his discoveries are back. He was able to fix the problem by reinstalling the game and reloading it – and then he waited.

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He assumes that it might be something like “server bugs” and that the servers simply take a while to load the former discoveries. The servers are just lagging terribly.

So far, there are no similar solutions from other players, but let’s hope that it is really just an annoying server glitch/lag. Many players would otherwise be more than just disappointed if all their discoveries were “in vain”.

There has been no official statement from Hello Games yet.

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Overwatch: Hört Euch diese 3 fantastischen Fansongs an

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We found 3 wonderful songs on the internet about Overwatch . Listen to them and take the earworms with you!

Every hero gets their due

After Overwatch has been released for several months, a lot has also happened in the area of fan creations. This ranges from beautiful artworks to pornographic content. However, today we want to especially focus on the various songs around Overwatch that fans have released in recent weeks and months. Overall, we’ve picked out 3 songs that stand out quite a bit from the crowd (in our opinion).

First, we have a rap from channel JT Machinima, dedicated to the Shimada brothers. In a nearly 6-minute piece, the eternal conflict between the two brothers is explained – for us, this song is now essential when mowing down the battlefield as Hanzo or Genji.

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The second song is by Instalok, who was already responsible for the song “Can’t stop the Healing”. In his work “Ana said”, everything revolves around the latest healer Ana Amari, as the name suggests. It’s a parody of the song “Mama said” by Lukas Graham – just give it a listen. Although we still find it hard to believe that Ana would say “Just go out there and kill them all…”, but hey, details!

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Our last song is by Yogscast and is titled “The World needs Heroes”. Here, every character in the game gets a brief introduction, which sometimes goes a bit below the belt – but luckily the singer manages to catch himself every time. Everything has to remain family-friendly!

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Do you know any other outstanding songs about Overwatch? Then link them in the comments so that others can enjoy these fan creations as well.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.

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World of Tanks – Late Events with the Mark I for the 100th Anniversary of the Tank

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World of Tanks is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the tank in September with particularly fun events. The Mark I tanks and small armored cars will be used.

On September 15, 1916, Mark I tanks first rumbled across a battlefield. It was the infamous Battle of the Somme, and although the use of tanks was not decisive for the war, this date marks the world’s first use of a tank in battle. This anniversary is therefore extensively celebrated in Wargaming’s tank MMO.

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Tank Convoy, Deathmatch and 7vs7

Starting September 15, new game modes will be available in World of Tanks, featuring the Mark I tank. In the first game mode “Escort Protection,” a single AI-controlled MK I rumbles across the battlefield. We and our team drive small armored cars with cannons and must either defend the MK I and escort it to the target area or intercept it. The MK I has limited ammunition, and if we don’t resupply it, it will soon be defenseless. This game mode is only available in the PC version of World of Tanks.

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In another game mode called “Last Tank Standing,” which is available only for console tank drivers, we all play as a Mark I and compete in a chaotic “free-for-all deathmatch” against all other players. The hefty tank has been slightly modified and can shoot forward, contrary to its historical counterpart. So fun chaos with rumbling boxes is guaranteed. Finally, the MK I also appears in the mobile version of WoT, World of Tanks Blitz. In a 7vs7 mode, two teams of MK I tanks fight against each other.

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Hearthstone: Is randomness slowly becoming a problem?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

RNG in card games is both hated and loved. But how does Blizzard see this with Hearthstone?

The game should not feel like a coin toss

The discussion is as old as Hearthstone itself: Does a high random factor destroy the competitive viability of the card game? The colleagues from Polygon grabbed designer Dean Ayala from Blizzard and confronted him once again with this topic. We have summarized the key statements of the interview for you.

According to Blizzard, it is about finding the right balance regarding the random factor. This might be a bit difficult in light of cards like “Yogg-Saron” that can turn the game 180° – for both sides of the match.
“We certainly don’t want every game to feel like a coin toss.”

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Nevertheless, Hearthstone does many things that would not be possible in a traditional card game in the physical world. The intention behind such random cards is not just to achieve a random effect, but also to produce different outcomes with the same decks. If there is currently a special Mage deck in the meta that is being played by everyone, both players use exactly the same 30 cards. Through random effects on the cards, such as getting a random spell, small differences arise in the decks that create excitement and can occasionally bring a smile to even professional players.

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Furthermore, new cards are not only tailored to professionals but also to casual players and newcomers who may just be starting the game. Therefore, not all cards need to compete at a professional level, and some, like Yogg-Saron, can be a bit more outlandish.

“We want players to feel that it is in their hands whether they win or lose. At the same time, we want to occasionally lighten things up to allow for different gameplay experiences.”

Mein-MMO says: The random factor or RNG is simply part of Hearthstone. While some players may not like it, the most exciting matches usually happen when one hopes for a random effect. Some players are also excellent at optimizing this RNG for their benefit – for example, when a “Mad Bomber” can trigger positive effects even on their own minions, it can indeed be calculated strategy if a few bombs hit their own minion.

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The Division: Händler-Reset am 27.8. – Das Angebot diese Woche

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In the shared-world shooter The Division, we take a look at the inventory of the vendors for high-quality items on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

In The Division, significant changes won’t come as quickly as many agents – or ex-agents – would have wished. However, the upcoming updates are expected to be quite substantial, reshaping the entire player experience. This big update 1.4 will be released in October 2016.

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Today the vendor reset took place. Overnight from Friday to Saturday, the vendors receive a fresh offer. Let’s take a look at it.

The offer of the special equipment vendor on 27.8.

March into the operations base with enough Phoenix Credits to meet the special equipment vendor in the tech wing. He has the following items in his inventory:

  • Historian (sniper rifle): 674 PCs – value 204
  • SASG-12 (shotgun): 668 PCs – value 204
    (Vengeful, Destructive, Brutal)
  • SASG-12 (shotgun): 667 PCs – value 204
    (Capable, Bitter, Restored)

Armor pieces with 204 and the quality high-end are also available: a chest piece and knee pads. Additionally, you will find a “Hunter’s Faith” backpack and “Predator’s Mark” holster both with a value of 191. For 321 PCs each, you can get the ranger jacket and the sand-colored jacket.

The special equipment vendor in the terminal

If you go down to the terminal, you will find another special equipment vendor to your left:

  • Historian (sniper rifle): 673 PCs – value 204
  • MP7 (submachine gun): 630 PCs – value 204
    (Accurate, Restored, Capable)
  • Vector .45 ACP Series 1 (submachine gun): 631 PCs – value 204
    (Stable, Brutal, Competent)
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You will also find a high-end mask and holster with 204. With an equipment value of 191, there is the “Hunter’s Faith” mask and the “Predator’s Mark” backpack.

The inventory of the dark zone weapon vendor

March into the DZ03 safe area to visit the weapon vendor. He requires certain dark zone ranks and a lot of DZ currency from you if you want his goods.

  • SASG-12 S Black Market Model (shotgun): 101731 DZC – value 204 (rank 80)
    (Careful, Bitter, Resolute)
  • Surplus SVD (sniper rifle): 103545 DZC – value 204 (rank 80)
    (Stable, Restored, Critical)
  • SOCOM Mk20 SSR (sniper rifle): 258111 DZC – value 229 (rank 90)
    (Trained, Challenging, Resolute)

Blueprints from the weapon vendor:

  • Valkyria (submachine gun): 255017 DZC – value 204 (rank 90)
  • MP-5 ST (submachine gun): 213237 DZC – value 204 (rank 75)
  • M9 A1 – Officer’s Model (pistol): 215458 DZC – value 204 (rank 75)

This is what the DZ weapon mod vendor has

You will find this vendor in DZ05 in the safe area. You will need certain dark zone ranks and enough DZ currency to buy the mods. Starting at rank 50, you can acquire the following blueprints with an energy level of 32.

  • CQBSS – Scope – Earth Brown: 142544 DZC – Headshot damage and any bonus
  • Quick-Change Magazine: 143300 DZC – Reload speed and any bonus
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At the underground vendor you can purchase the following

If you take the elevator down from the terminal, you will arrive at the tactical operations center. Here stands the underground vendor ready. You will need certain underground ranks and Phoenix Credits.

  • Improved PP19 (submachine gun): 876 PCs – value 229 (rank 40)
    (Economical, Bitter, Accelerated)
  • G36C (assault rifle): 722 PCs – value 204 (rank 20)
    (Expert, Challenging, Concentrated)

By the way: This vendor also has plenty of blueprints available.

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Project Genom: Early-Access des Sci-Fi-MMOs startet bald auf Steam

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The early access of Project Genom is approaching and will soon be available on Steam.

The NeuronHaze studio has announced that soon you can participate in the early access of the science fiction MMO via Steam. The participation will not be free, but a buy-to-play offer. However, the developers promise that there will be no “hidden purchases” in the game. Your progress will solely depend on your actions in the game and your decisions.

It all begins in October!

On October 12, 2016, the early access launches on Steam, and thousands of players are getting ready. What makes this MMO special is that you can replace your organs if necessary. With medications or drugs, you can enhance the organs or mutate them “easily”. Modifying with high technology is also possible. In which direction you want to develop your character is solely your decision.

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The developers also emphasize that Project Genom is not a “typical MMORPG” where you have to farm mobs all day. There is a thoughtful story line, difficult battles, role-playing, and hardcore gameplay. The team was inspired by games like Mass Effect, The Witcher, Deus Ex, and Dead Space. A good mix of these games would surely be epic!

Throughout the story, there are various puzzles that can have unexpected consequences. There is no help through indicators or traces on the ground that show you the way to the next important item or interaction target. You must make all decisions yourself.

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In August, there was a major update for Project Genom, which includes the following changes:

  • 27 new quests
  • Improved character models
  • New voices for characters
  • Many bug fixes

Here you will find more insights and a video about Project Genom.

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Destiny: Trials of Osiris on August 26 – The final map for PS3 and Xbox 360

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Today, on August 26th, the Trials of Osiris are starting in Destiny . What map will be played?

The final Trials of Osiris are beginning today on PS3 and Xbox 360. After this, it will be over. If you want to continue playing the Trials in the future, you will need to switch to PS4 and Xbox One. All future content, updates, and events will only be available on the current generation of consoles.

PS4 and “Xbox One” Guardians will also have to prepare for changes in the Trials. We have already summarized the important dates for this.

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The Trials will start one last time on all consoles today at 7 PM. They will end with the weekly reset on August 30th at 11 AM. The map Pantheon will be played.

In the Trials, you will compete in teams of three against each other. The mode is Elimination. Your goal is to fill the scorecard with victories. If you achieve a “flawless” ticket, you may loot the chest with good loot on Mercury and in the Lighthouse.

But you will also receive Osiris items at 5 and 7 wins. Also, don’t forget the bounties from Brother Vance to earn additional loot.

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My MMO TV – Episode #1 – Gamescom, WoW: Legion and even more VR toys

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It is done! The first episode of our new video format “Mein-MMO-TV” is ready! In it, you’ll see how Dawid and Jürgen get closer and what treasures we brought back from Gamescom.

At the Gamescom 2016, the colleagues at the Webedia booth were often asked if anyone from Mein-MMO was there. And yes, our author Jürgen was at the fair, but he was hardly ever at the booth, as he was constantly wandering around the business area. But that did not stop us from bringing our boss Dawid and Jürgen into the studio after Gamescom to chat about the fair, the evolution of Mein-MMO, and various games. You can find our video debut here afterward! Enjoy!

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Did you like the video? Do you have any special highlights or suggestions for improvement? Then let us know and write it in the comments! You can also leave your questions for future episodes here, and if you have a good suggestion for the name of our video show, please let us know!

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PS4 and PS3: PSN down on 26th August – When will the issues be fixed?

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This evening, on August 26th, there are server issues with the PlayStation Network. All services are offline.

Update 6:06 PM: According to service status, all services are still offline. However, reports are increasing that the online services are back up and running.

Those who wanted to have a relaxed gaming session after work and at the start of the weekend will now have to take a deep breath: The PSN is down. You cannot log in. Neither on PS4, PS3, nor PS Vita.

A few minutes ago, the official PlayStation site reported that all functions are affected: From account management, gaming, to the PlayStation Store. The PSN service status is offline.

However, the developers are working hard on a solution. How long the PSN will remain down is currently unknown.

In the meantime, you can read here which changes are coming to the Trials of Osiris in Destiny . This event starts today at 7 PM. It is questionable whether the issues on PS4 and PS3 will be resolved by then.

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Gigantic: The Dance with the Giant Beast – These are the Peculiarities of the Monster MOBA

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

Gigantic was prominently represented at the Gamescom 2016 stand of the new publisher Perfect World, and we were even able to grab one of the developers from Motiga to show us the Hero-Shooter-Monster-MOBA. Read here about the points in which Gigantic clearly differs from its competitors named Overwatch and Battleborn .

In Gigantic, it’s all about giant creatures called “Guardians.” These are what would be the enemy base in other MOBA games, and if we want to win, we must take down the opposing beast. But how does this differ from traditional MOBAs and Hero-Shooters? We were at Gamescom 2016 and asked one of the developers about it.

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Battle of the Titans

First of all, there are no typical lanes and towers in Gigantic that dictate our progress in the game. Rather, the maps are more oval-shaped, and there are elevations and valleys where we can summon creatures at certain points that give us valuable buffs. However, those who rush straight to the opposing Guardian will experience a nasty surprise because the beast is very strong and cannot be defeated by our little heroes. We will need the help of our own Guardian, who can only engage the opponent if we properly supply it with power-ups.

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Then the creature charges in and pounds the opponent in a titanic battle, but even the mighty Guardian can only hold the enemy down for a limited time. This is when our heroes come into play, either defending or attacking the fallen giant. If the attackers succeed, the beast takes a wound, but then frees itself, and the fight continues. To win, we must inflict three wounds. Our interview partner from Motiga said, “It’s like a dance, sometimes you go forward, sometimes back, sometimes to the side. There is always movement in the game!”

Lore in Bites

Hero-Shooters and MOBAs are already known for their crazy character designs, and Gigantic is no exception. Therefore, the game is filled with quirky beings that we can play, such as a kind of four-legged lizard or a guy with a kind of fox on his shoulder. According to our conversation partner, it’s not even clear with “Tyto the Swift” whether he (she? it??) is male or female, as the lore that unfolds in bits and pieces mentions a man and a woman behind the mask in the descriptions of various outfits.

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Who or what is Tyto in reality?

In the interview, we were explained the background story of the game: “It’s like in Star Wars. You see, for example, in the cantina scene a few aliens and wonder what those creatures are. Or with Boba Fett, who first just appears, but everyone seems to have great respect for him. Only later do you learn more about the background.” All heroes will be unlockable for free in the game. By the way, if anyone wants to try Gigantic: The beta is expected to be playable again later this year.

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Battleborn: New heroes – Explosive Sparrow Ernest available, next character already announced

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time < 1 minutes

Battleborn defiantly resists decline and still releases new heroes. Starting today, we can play the grenade-throwing sparrow Ernest. The next hero named “Kid Ultra” has also been announced.

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Battleborn is still being developed by the team at Gearbox and despite dismal numbers, they do not want to give up. Therefore, the few remaining players can start playing a cool new hero today. It is the small, chubby, pink sparrow Ernest, who causes chaos on the battlefield with his grenade launcher and his bomb egg, commenting on his actions in an surprisingly rough barracks tone. You can unlock Ernest for the Peacekeeper faction by investing enough in-game currency or using your special hero key.

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But with Ernest, it is far from over, as the next new hero has also been announced. It is a grinning child wearing heavily armored mech armor. The name of the little brat is, by the way, “Kid Ultra,” suggesting a particularly bratty kid. Therefore, the Cyber-troublemaker also belongs to the decadent faction of the Last Light Consortium, which is the perfect place for crazy kids, along with the arrogant Robo-butler Marquis, the grumpy retiree Cleese, and the psychopathic AI Isic. Nothing is known about Kid Ultra’s abilities yet. We also don’t know when Kid Ultra is supposed to be released.

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Faeria: Online-Karten-Brettspiel nun als Free2Play-Download via Steam

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Faeria is a Kickstarter-funded online card game that also offers a changing game board. Half a year after the release, the game is now available as a Free2Play download on Steam.

Faeria looks a bit like Blizzard’s Hearthstone, but where in the World of Warcraft card game the game board is merely decorative with cute interaction options, Faeria actually offers a game board integrated into the gameplay that changes according to our and our opponent’s actions.

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In Faeria we can play not only in online and esports matches against other players, there is also a single-player mode where we can enjoy our fun offline. Furthermore, the developers are working on additional single-player features and overall, there is a strong emphasis on high accessibility for beginners.

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Especially cool: Versions for iOS and Android mobile devices are already in planning for Faeria. The developers aim for all platforms to be fully compatible and interchangeable, allowing us to start a game on PC in the morning and continue the same round on our tablet on the train to work. Faeria is now available for free as a Free2Play title on Steam for download. Through real money, we can purchase card sets, which the developers claim will always contain a large number of useful cards.

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GTA 5 Online: Earn money quickly in the Freemode week!

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Free Mode, you can significantly boost your balance in GTA 5 Online this week!

To quickly get money and improve your level in GTA 5 Online, there are event weeks. This week (08/26 – 09/01), you will earn double GTA$ and double RP in Free Mode events. However, time trials are excluded from this bonus. But in other challenges, like Wanton Destruction or Delivered, you can earn strong rewards.

Discounts on Vehicles and Modifications

For the various Free Mode events, it’s advantageous if your cars are tuned. It’s important not just to have a strong engine but also a robust chassis. The Vapid FMJ is currently available at the dealer with a 25% discount. With the saved money, you can upgrade the vehicle and prepare it for the first races. You shouldn’t miss out on the additional discounts for vehicles and modifications:

  • 50% off the upgrade to the Karin Sultan RS!
  • 50% off ignition and car bombs
  • 25% off resprays
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With these discounts, you can prepare your cars well for the Free Mode events. With a car bomb, you also have a surprise moment on your side. Keep in mind that these offers are only valid until September 1.

Cheap Weapons and Ammunition at Ammu-Nation

In addition to good vehicles, weapons are also a strong argument for victory in Free Mode events. With strong discounts at the weapon shop, you can expand your arsenal or perhaps add a new weapon to your collection. The following offer is valid from August 26 to September 1:

  • 50% off body armor
  • 25% off pistols and SMGs and assault rifles
  • 50% off luxury weapon decorations from Ill-Gotten Gains and Executives and Other Criminals

Additionally, there is a premium stunt race this week, where the winner receives 100,000 GTA$ as a reward. The point-to-point race takes place this time in the Grand Senora Desert and is called “Rally.” You can start the race by driving to the yellow marker at Legion Square or by selecting “Quick Job” on the iFruit.

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Destiny: New Exotic Pulse Rifle Reminds of “Price of Exile”

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In the MMO shooter Destiny, we take a closer look at the new exotic pulse rifle from “Rise of Iron”. Its perk seems somewhat familiar.

The upcoming autumn expansion “The Iron Lords’ Awakening” will come with many new weapons for the Guardians. We took a look at 14 screenshots of weapons whose names are already known.

However, there is also an exotic pulse rifle whose name is still unknown. It can only be seen in short video clips that were released during Gamescom 2016.

Target-Seeking SIVA Bombs – What more do you need?

The YouTuber Arekkz Gaming shows in the video all the footage available of this weapon. There are some interesting things to discover in it:

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After a precision kill, red “SIVA Bombs” stream from the weapon, which attack the nearest enemy. These are reminiscent of the tracking missiles of the Gjallarhorn. Furthermore, they are strong enough to eliminate at least one enemy with a red health bar.

With this perk, experienced Guardians will think of a very special weapon, “the People’s Weapon”, “Price of Exile”. This was designed by the community and had, among other things, the perk that after a precision kill, a lightning bolt would rise from the weapon and attack a nearby enemy. You can read the info about “Price of Exile” here.

In a Gameinformer article from a few weeks ago, an exotic pulse rifle was mentioned that is supposed to have this perk. Therefore, it is strongly assumed that the pulse rifle in the video above refers to this exotic.

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If you watch closely in the video, you can see the active perk “Outlaw”, in German “Gesetzloser”. This increases the reload speed after a precision kill. So with this weapon, it’s really worthwhile to aim accurately.

How do you get the exotic pulse rifle?

One can only speculate about that. However, since the weapon is designed in SIVA Style, many assume it will be available through the raid “Wrath of the Machine”.

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Possibly in a similar way to how “Malicious Touch” is tied to the King’s Fall raid. Arekkz suspects that the “Dormant SIVA Clusters” that will be found in RoI might play an important role.

What do you think? Do you think it could be overpowered in PvE as well as PvP?

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Hearthstone Karazhan: Die Menagerie ist offen – diese Karten gibt es

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The penultimate wing of Hearthstone “A Night in Karazhan” is open. We reveal to you which enemies and cards are available.

The Menagerie is Only for Guests!

Since this morning, the next wing of the Hearthstone adventure “A Night in Karazhan” is accessible to all buyers. As in the previous sections, 3 entertaining boss battles await the player, each featuring its own mechanic.

In the first fight against the Curator, you have no choice but to deal with the boss directly, as he has Taunt. Over time, he releases more and more creatures from the Menagerie, which you can only ignore or destroy with spells – “Swapping” is not an option due to the boss’s Taunt mechanic. Unless you use some Taunt minions yourself…

In the second fight, you face the dragon Nightmare. It’s best to build your own deck with the most powerful cards you can find in your collection. Both sides start the game with 10 mana crystals, allowing “late-game” plays from the first turn. A handful of spells to eliminate your opponent’s minions are also handy.

In the final duel, you face the satyr Terestian Illhoof. He also has a special mechanic – he cannot be damaged by enemy minions or your spells. The only valid source of damage is the vile imps he plays. These deal 2 health points to him as a deathrattle effect and are then summoned again. A handful of cheap taunt creatures and light area spells should be able to quickly decide the battle.

Aside from that, this wing features a total of 3 class challenges for Hunters, Mages, and Warriors, where they can earn another special card for their class.

We also have a complete overview of all cards from A Night in Karazhan.

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