What is the Dynamic Resonator from the online game No Man’s Sky and why is it so important?
No Man’s Sky is a game that offers you a lot of freedom and doesn’t guide you too much. You should discover as much as possible on your own, which can lead to situations where you might not know exactly what to do.
The game starts on a planet, and you first need to repair your spaceship to be able to leave this world. Once you’ve accomplished this, you will likely want to explore not just the star system you’re in but see as much of the universe as possible. This, in turn, requires a Hyperdrive, which you must build first. For that, you need a Dynamic Resonator. Without this device, your ship will never be able to travel to other parts of the galaxy.
Quickly get your Dynamic Resonator!
To get a Dynamic Resonator, you should visit a space station as soon as possible after starting from the first planet. There you can trade with NPCs who have a Dynamic Resonator for sale. You will find the device at the marketplace on the station. Of course, you should have enough money to buy it. You can get money by selling valuable resources. Be careful: It’s possible to buy a Dynamic Resonator and then lose it! Because the device is installed in your ship, and if you sell that ship, the Dynamic Resonator will be gone too. Then it might be difficult to find a new one.
You can receive new Dynamic Resonators from NPC spaceships that are currently docked at stations. Because then these ships are ready for trading, and one of them might carry a Dynamic Resonator. Once you’ve built your Hyperdrive, there will be nothing stopping you from long travels in space – provided you always pay attention to your fuel!
There is a lot of choice in the gaming sector with today’s Amazon deals and lightning offers.
Today, gamers can really benefit at Amazon. Especially for The Division, there are many offers, ranging from the actual game, to the season pass and outfit packs. Other offers in the gaming sector include chairs, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, and headsets. If you were planning to upgrade your hardware anyway, now is probably the right time to do so. We will show you some highlights of today’s Amazon sale.
With this, you are already equipped with the base game, and there are also offers on outfit packs that allow you to customize the appearance of the characters.
Amazon Lightning Deals and More: Our Hardware Highlights from 09.08.2016
Adequate statistics in games are not only ensured by your skill but also by your hardware. If you can hear opponents better with a good headset, have a more precise mouse to look around and shoot, or can move better with a new keyboard, it makes playing a lot more fun. We would like to briefly introduce some highlights:
Speedlink REGGER Gaming Chair: Comfortable seating is important when spending hours at the PC or console. A gaming chair ensures the necessary comfort. Additionally, the backrest of the chair offers various adjustment options including reclining function. You can get the Speedlink chair only until 1:00 PM for €199.99.
Turtle Beach PX22 Headset – With a good headset, you can hear and differentiate the various sounds in the game better. Especially in shooters, it is important to hear footsteps early to better prepare for possible opponents. The Turtle Beach headset is currently available for €56.97.
Roccat Ryos MK RGB – Mechanical keyboards are becoming increasingly popular in the gaming scene. A whole new feeling when typing and playing makes these keyboards so well-loved. With backlit keys, these keyboards are also a real eye-catcher on the desk. The Roccat Ryos with lighting is currently available for €169.99.
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The embargo for No Man’s Sky has been lifted. From now on, the internet can be flooded with gameplay videos.
Today marks the release of No Man’s Sky in North America. Europe will follow tomorrow, on August 10th – at least on PS4. If you want to play the game on PC, you’ll have to wait until August 12th.
Meanwhile, the embargo has been lifted. This means that all experiences and impressions of No Man’s Sky can now be published along with footage.
Now YouTuber Arekkz Gaming can show you his first experiences in the space simulation. Here you can watch the video:
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The video is a good 50 minutes long and shows the first moments of the game. However, you should not expect your first gameplay experience to look like this. Every player starts somewhere else in the galaxy.
You can watch Arekkz as he discovers his first planet and how he handles the gameplay. The first task is to repair the ship.
What do you think of No Man’s Sky?
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Looking at the MMO market, one might get the impression that it is currently in a bit of a crisis. But Bioware sees it quite differently.
Are MMOs in crisis? Blizzard currently does not plan to develop any new games in the genre and canceled the World of Warcraft “successor” Titan about two years ago, Daybreak halted development on Everquest Next, and no major AAA MMORPGs have been presented at any gaming expo in recent times. However, according to Bioware, the studio behind Star Wars: The Old Republic, the MMO market is currently larger than ever before.
MMOs have evolved
In an interview with MCV, Bioware’s James Ohlen stated that the success of Activision’s Destiny and Ubisoft’s The Division shows that the genre is still expanding. People today have lost the understanding of what the genre can encompass. James Ohlen explains that many believe that an MMO is a hardcore game. However, two of the strongest brands now also belong to the genre – Destiny and The Division. Both are MMOs that are only referred to as such.
Those who play MMOs would also recognize this. The genre has expanded significantly and has even spilled over to mobile games. He is likely referring to the success of Pokémon GO, which many label as an MMO and which also shows strong parallels to other games in the genre. MMOs are no longer what they used to be, those hardcore online RPGs; the genre has changed and evolved. Star Wars: The Old Republic is indeed a classic MMO, but one can distinguish it from competitors due to the fact that it is a Star Wars game and the focus on storytelling.
Do you see it the same way as James Ohlen? Are MMOs no longer what they once were, and has the genre evolved?
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In Destiny, on August 9th, the weekly reset occurs. All Guardians will be provided with new challenges. Additionally, pre-orders for “The Rise of Iron” are now available on Xbox One.
As announced by Bungie via Twitter, “Rise of Iron” can now be pre-ordered on PS4 and Xbox One. While this has been possible on Sony’s console for several weeks, Xbox One users have been wondering for some time when it’s their turn. According to Bungie, that is now the case.
As pre-order bonuses, you will receive “The Iron Gjallarhorn” and “The Iron Gjallarwing Sparrow” on both PS4 and Xbox One. You will obtain the exotic rocket launcher as a reward from an exclusive quest. Both items will of course be available only with “The Rise of Iron”.
If the pre-order bonuses are not listed in the store and you pre-order, you will still receive them – regardless of your platform and the country you live in. Bungie also communicated this.
Today at 11 AM, the new week in Destiny also begins. Let’s see what there is to do.
Nightfall in Destiny starting August 9th against Taniks
This week, the Nightfall is the Shadow Thief. Defeat Taniks.
Modifiers are:
Epic
Arc Burn
Unstoppable: Damage from Guardian melee is significantly increased.
Grounded: You take more damage while you are in the air.
Trickle: Charging of abilities is significantly slower.
In the heroic strike playlist, the modifiers are Heroic, Small Arms, Exposed, and Airborne.
These collectible items are wanted by the faction vendors
Eris Morn and the Dead Orbit want worm spores.
The Future War Cult wants to see spin metal.
The New Monarchy has its sights on relic iron.
In the Elders’ Challenge, here’s what awaits you
Also this week, randomness decides what you will have to do. You will receive bonus points for grenade kills. Solar Burn and Trickle are the modifiers.
The enemies are the Overmind Minotaur, Sylok the Desecrated, and Pilot Servitor.
The King’s Fall Raid Challenge
This week, you will face Golgoroth if you want to earn extra loot from the challenge. How to defeat Golgoroth for that, you can read here.
Court of Oryx Tier 3
It goes against Kagoor!
Help in Moving Images
If you have troubles with these tasks, you can get help from the following videos.
Here, Nexxoss Gaming shows you how to take down Golgoroth in the challenge:
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These fixes and features are included in the new update for Pokémon GO.
The new update for Pokémon GO was released on Monday evening and brings several solutions to problems. Developer Niantic is addressing not only the battery-saving mode on iOS with this patch, but also brings changes to the “Nearby” overview. You can download the update for your respective devices from the AppStore or GooglePlay.
“Nearby” beta feature for some players. Grass clumps and PokéStop icons
For most German users, the “Nearby” overview has changed to a window showing “Sighted Pokémon”. This seems to be part of a major new update where the “Nearby” feature is being thoroughly revised. Some users in the USA (not yet confirmed in Germany) have the new “Nearby” feature on their smartphones, which is presumably being tested as a kind of “beta version” with selected users. Here is the comparison image between the current (German) version and the beta version in the USA:
Beta image source: Reddit
There are some details on the beta version of “Nearby” on Reddit. User will650 reports:
Every image displayed behind a Pokémon in the “Nearby” tab is a PokéStop.
If you click on the image of the Pokémon you want to catch, the overview map is displayed, the corresponding PokéStop gets a footprint symbol, and then the “Nearby” overview is shown again. Example:
Source: Reddit – will650
So far, only 3 footprints have been seen and not 1 or 2. However, since this is apparently a beta version, this feature could still be implemented.
The wild Pokémon are usually not far from the marked PokéStop.
If a Pokémon disappears before you can catch it, you will receive a message that the Pokémon has fled. Subsequently, it will be replaced by another Pokémon on the “Nearby” list.
PokéStops have a radar ring around them, similar to your game character. This is likely the radius in which the displayed Pokémon can appear.
The display for Pokémon nearby is limited to about 500 meters.
In the video, you can see how the function currently works:
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With a new dialog, trainers are now informed that they are moving at high speeds and should not play while driving. To continue the game, trainers must confirm that they are “passengers”.
The accuracy of curveball throws has been improved.
The experience point rewards for thrown Pokéballs (“Super”, etc.) are now active again.
You can now change your nickname once – choose the name wisely!
The images of the team leaders from Red, Yellow, and Blue have been added.
The battery-saving mode functions have been reactivated.
A new variant of the “Nearby” feature is being tested with some users (see above). During this time, players will see different functions.
Minor bug fixes.
Pokémon GO Android Update 0.33.0 – Patchnotes
With a new dialog, trainers are now informed that they are moving at high speeds and should not play while driving. To continue the game, trainers must confirm that they are “passengers”.
The experience point rewards for thrown Pokéballs (“Super”, etc.) are now active again.
You can now change your nickname once – choose the name wisely!
The PreEvent of World of Warcraft: Legion has a lot to offer. Some things are even still hidden.
In the past few days, the developers of World of Warcraft have given a number of interviews, in which much was discussed about the demon hunters and the upcoming event of the demon invasion. However, general questions about “Legion” were also answered. On mmo-champion, the statements have been summarized, and we have filtered out and translated the most important points for you.
“Dark Whispers” turns players into Dreadlords
Tomorrow, on August 10, 2016, the Pre-Event of Legion enters its next phase. Pre-order players can then try out the demon hunter, while others can engage in the scenario “The Broken Shore” to experience the power of the Legion firsthand. But there is even more to discover. In Stormwind and Orgrimmar, players will occasionally be plagued by whispers. If one succumbs to these voices and fulfills their instructions, one will ultimately become a Dreadlord for one minute! Maximum health points will be increased by 6,666% and players will gain powerful boss abilities to hunt down other players.
Nevertheless, that is not everything yet. Although the event was already tested in beta, players have allegedly not discovered all the aspects of this event. Whether these “hidden” things had not been implemented yet is, of course, another story.
The Legion Invasion – An Event for Every Player
Even those who just recently returned to WoW can already participate in the talent. Because the event scales between player levels 10 and 100. Thus, even fresh characters have the opportunity to confront the demons and make a valuable contribution to the event.
The “Hero of the Hour” is, by the way, the technology used in the garrison. This enables developers to bring complete buildings and constructs (such as the demon ships) into the game world for events.
Keep your eyes open starting tomorrow – the Legion is here. And the player next to you might be their servant…
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The upcoming AR mobile game Maguss aims to merge our world with that of wizards, making the dreams of many fantasy and “Harry Potter” fans come true.
A few days ago, news circulated that Niantic would develop Harry Potter GO after the success of Pokémon GO. This turned out to be fake news and caused great disappointment among fans.
Even though the Maguss app does not have a “Harry Potter” license, it could still make the dreams of many aspiring wizards come true and aims to turn magic fans among us into real wizards soon with the help of Kickstarter.
For those who think that Maguss is just a “Pokemon GO” rip-off and fear that the creators want to make quick money out of the hype surrounding the false report about Harry Potter GO, rest assured, as Maguss has been in development for over two years. Unfortunately, however, last year’s first attempt to fund the game through Kickstarter failed.
The game is set to feature a level system where players can level up through won PvP duels against other wizards, as well as through solo and group PvE against scattered monsters in the world, to rise in rank.
But even between battles, Maguss wants to provide plenty of variety through additional features such as crafting, herb gathering, rune studies, etc.
According to the developers, the wand is already functional, and the PvP duel system is supposed to be completed. However, the app is still in development. The team views this as the most critical part of development, which is why they need additional funding for new peripherals and more programmers.
Therefore, the makers of Maguss announce on their website that they are currently preparing a second Kickstarter campaign for the game, through which the later $35 Maguss wand can be obtained for $25 as an “early bird” special. The wand is, however, optional and not required to play, but it looks impressive. The app for the game will be free, by the way.
A date for the Kickstarter campaign is not yet known.
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In Destiny, we present the new “Social Space” of “Rise of Iron”, Felwinter Peak, in detail. The Iron Banner will take place there in the future.
A new week has begun – a week in which Gameinformer will again unveil numerous exclusive details about the upcoming autumn expansion. This time, it’s about the new “Social Space”, the center of “Rise of Iron”: Felwinter Peak.
According to Game Director Christopher Barrett, Felwinter Peak is the former home of the “original” Iron Lords. From there, they monitored the entire Cosmodrome.
At the beginning of “Rise of Iron,” you will climb this mountain and reclaim Felwinter Peak from the Fallen. Once this is accomplished, NPCs will flood in, and Felwinter Peak will become the new “Social Space,” alongside the Tower and the Vestian Outpost.
You will find there new vendors we have already presented here, new quests, a post office, a Cryptarch – everything you need to prepare for the battle out there. Felwinter Peak will be the center of this expansion.
According to the bounty, you can eliminate enemies with the Iron Battle Axe and other powerful opponent weapons.
The Executive Producer Scott Taylor reveals that Felwinter Peak will not replace the Tower. The new area is designed specifically for the upcoming experiences. However, Guardians will also return to Felwinter Peak after these experiences: a well-known monthly PvP event is supposed to take place there in the future!
According to the developers, it is appropriate that the Iron Banner will be held in the original location of the Iron Lords from autumn onwards. However, they do not go into detail about how the Iron Banner will work there. But one thing is clear: changes are coming to the Iron Banner.
Felwinter Peak is full of secrets
The Social Space is supposed to hold some secrets for curious Guardians. For example, you can find various bells that you can play with. According to Taylor, something might happen if you ring them in the correct order. Barrett replied “No,” to which Taylor cheekily said, “I don’t know.” Both then laughed.
A really cool thing about Felwinter Peak are the wolves. You will encounter these pack animals everywhere. It is expected that there will soon be many selfies with wolves found online.
At the very top of Felwinter Peak, you will find the mausoleum. This will play a significant role for the new artifacts. Here you will find the statues of the fallen Iron Lords, statues of wolves, and the tree. These symbols are already known from the Iron Banner.
At the same time, the team announced that it wants to shift its focus away from high-level game systems and towards the fundamental systems of the game in the coming weeks and months.
As an example, they mentioned the expansion of the game world, the seamlesscombining of parcels, and the optimization of client performance, so that more than a dozen characters can be seen on the screen.
The small guinea pig-like duelist is one of the most popular archetypes of Crowfall
The support from many players is essential for the core of Crowfall, the siege battles for castles. And to ensure that these are successful, the developers will provide the future commanders with siege weapons, such as catapults, trebuchets, and siege towers.
In March, they already introduced the catapults for the attacking team, which you can take another look at in the following video.
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But the defenders also have an impressive arsenal of defensive weapons, including the recently introduced ballistae, which can be constructed by players on the castle wall on specially designated platforms.
There will be a variety of different variations for the defenders to choose from. Each with different strengths and weaknesses and special attacks. Most of them will have ranged combat skills, allowing them to destroy enemy catapults as well.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, we present the videos of this week. Bungie delivers three clips, and we also provide three clips from our community.
Once a week, Bungie determines the videos of the week. From countless submissions, they choose the best works. All winners who receive the “Video of the Week” title or an honorable mention get a unique emblem to show off in-game.
This week’s “Video of the Week” title goes to a video showcasing musically-inclined weapons. In the following clip by GameFreakingMad, you’ll experience the sounds of various guns:
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And it continues musically: An honorable mention receives a “Destiny Intro” in anime style. At first glance it may seem a bit odd, but definitely cool!
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But is that it for music videos? Wrong thought! It’s just getting started. In the next video, there’s also singing. It’s called “Mr. Wrongside – A Destiny Parody for all bad Raiders at Oryx.” It deals with a theme we probably all know: In the raid, there are problems at Oryx because someone gets confused with the platforms. We like it:
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That’s it for the videos from Bungie. Now let’s take a look at some nice videos from our community, where less music and more action takes center stage.
Let’s start with a strong montage from Venero TV. Here you see a whole range of weapons in action:
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To conclude, we have a video that showcases not only strong scenes in the Crucible. It was created by Grafgurke for the Guardian AndyDMokey for his birthday. Best wishes from us as well:
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Can you also do something in Destiny? And have a bit of skill to create a cool video from it? Then send us your achievements via the Mein-MMO contact form. If you have problems sending it, you can also send us the link via Facebook. We will definitely check out the video. However, we cannot guarantee that it will appear here.
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Many are already looking forward to the upcoming release of the online shooter Battlefield 1.
The online game is released on October 21 and this time offers World War I as the scenario. True fans are already planning to purchase a Collector’s Edition. This is available on Amazon for around 210 Euros. An expensive treat that, in addition to the game, includes an exclusive Steelbook, a Battlefield 1 statue, playing cards, an exclusive poster, a carrier pigeon capsule with exclusive DLC contents, and a patch.
Collector’s Edition without Game
However, a further Collector’s Edition of the shooter has now been announced through the US store of Amazon, which is significantly cheaper – because it does not include a game. The version is released in the same large packaging as the regular Collector’s Edition with the same collector items – just without the game. For this, you pay 129.99 US Dollars. But who would buy a Collector’s Edition of a game that does not even include the game itself for almost 130 dollars?
There are many collectors for whom the contents of a Collector’s Edition are more important than the actual game. Perhaps some gamers find the carrier pigeon capsule or the statue great, but would never really play Battlefield 1. Then one thinks twice about whether to spend the 209.99 Euros. One could now sell the game from the edition on Ebay, but there is no guarantee that one would get a good price for it.
If a version is now being released that only offers the collector’s items without the game at a lower price, then some collectors will surely jump at the chance. What do you think of the idea of bringing a Collector’s Edition of a game to the market that does not actually include the game, but is also a bit cheaper?
According to a rumor, the PS4 Neo will be revealed in New York at the beginning of September.
Currently, the birds are chirping: The PlayStation 4 Neo will be presented on September 7 at a special event in New York. These “birds” refer to the French gaming site GameBlog, which claims to rely on anonymous sources.
According to GameBlog, all signs have so far indicated that Sony’s upcoming console would be unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show. However, according to their sources, an announcement will now take place on Wednesday, September 7, in New York.
The Tokyo Game Show begins on September 15 and was previously the hottest candidate to provide an appropriate setting for a “PS4 Neo” presentation. However, GameBlog emphasizes that the original PS4 was revealed in New York in 2013. Additionally, there is a rumor that the Nintendo NX will be unveiled on September 12 – also before the TGS – and that Sony is avoiding the risk of this console stealing their show.
Neither Sony nor Nintendo have commented on the lively speculations of the French so far. The Wall Street Journal had also once written that a PS4 Slim would be unveiled together with the PS4 Neo at “a game show in September.”
When is the release of the PS4 Neo?
If September 7 is correct, then the question remains exciting as to when the PS4 Neo will hit the market. There are rumors that the launch is to be on October 13 – the date on which PSVR will also be released.
So far, however, it is little concrete, but many rumors. Official announcements are still pending. Currently, we are eagerly groping in the dark. Therefore, all the dates mentioned above should be taken with the necessary caution.
Despite declining player numbers, the developers of Battleborn are not giving up. The MOBA shooter will continue to receive support.
Battleborn – Fighting until the last pixel
The story of Battleborn is relatively sad. Before its release, the MOBA shooter was highly anticipated. This was not only due to the big name “Borderlands” behind it, but it was also seen by many players as a real alternative to Overwatch or even League of Legends. After a good start, the game steadily declined and currently hovers between 600 and 1600 simultaneous players – despite the fact that the game was recently available in the “Humble Bundle” for just a few euros.
At Eurogamer, there was an opportunity to speak with the CEO of Take-Two, who commented as follows:
“We believe that there is still an opportunity for the audience for this unique gaming experience to grow over time. (…) We will continue to deliver new content for Battleborn. Our fans love Battleborn. The virtual currency system is still coming. For us, Battleborn is not yet “out of the race.” We are just being honest about where we currently are.”
Whether this is just the usual PR “blah blah” or reflects the truth will be shown in the coming months. The highly dominated shooter market could certainly benefit from another major player.
Mein-MMO says: Many factors have certainly contributed to Battleborn’s poor position, with everything currently overshadowed by the giant Overwatch. Decisions like the cash shop and some issues at the release of the title unfortunately did not help to improve the tarnished image. Whether the game can stage a comeback is questionable. For many players, it is only a matter of time before Battleborn switches to a Free2Play model. This seems to be working excellently for another 2K game, namely Evolve.
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Here you will learn about the highlights at Gamescom 2016 that you should not miss.
The 17th of August is the date when Gamescom 2016 starts in Germany. Until August 21, video game fans and gamers from around the world come together to see and try out new games, participate in cosplay competitions, or just to have fun together. In our overview, you can see which games and exhibitors you can look forward to and where to find them.
Opening Hours Gamescom 2016 & Security Checks
The first day of Gamescom is for exhibitors, press, and industry visitors. For regular visitors, the fair opens one day later.
Thursday 18.08.2016 – Open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday 19.08.2016 – Open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday 20.08.2016 – Open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday 21.08.2016 – Open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Because this year there will be significantly stronger checks to see if visitors are carrying prohibited items, you should prepare for long waiting times. There have already been long lines at Gamescom, which will now be even longer due to the checks. The Gamescom organizers advise against bringing bags and backpacks to the venue. If you do bring bags or backpacks, don’t put too many items in them so that the checks can be carried out quickly, and you don’t hold up the crowd.
Gamescom 2016 – Our Highlights of Games and Exhibitors
So you don’t lose track at the fair, the organizers have created a hall plan for you. Here you can download the hall plan of Gamescom 2016 (10MB). If you have throttled internet or a bad connection, we have the plan here again as an image for you.
Activision – Hall 10
In Hall 10, you can expect thrilling action both in Destiny and Call of Duty. As part of Gamescom, Bungie wants to make more announcements regarding the autumn expansion “The Rise of Iron.” It will specifically focus on new features in the Crucible. But we can also be excited about what will be offered in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
This year, Blizzard has once again created a massive area for the great selection of games being presented to us this year. Guaranteed information about the latest WoW expansion “Legion” will be available. In Overwatch, rumors are swirling about a new map, and even if Blizzard does not announce a new hero, the developers will surely leave a hidden hint about “Sombra.” For Heroes of the Storm, the developers should have at least two new heroes up their sleeves because what comes after “Auriel” is still in the stars.
In Hall 5 there is a lot to see this year – namely US! Well, parts of it anyway. Our author Jürgen will be at the fair conducting interviews for various games.
Microsoft – Hall 8
Unfortunately, Microsoft will not have a press conference at Gamescom this year. Information about Halo Wars 2 and Sea of Thieves can be found in Hall 8.
Gamescom is not safe from the Pokémon hype either. Many players will be there playing Pokémon GO , but the new generation Sun and Moon will also be represented there. Information about Pokémon Sun and Moon can be found here.
Not only the VR game Star Trek: Bridge Crew but also Ghost Recon Wildlands have already caused quite a stir this year. Ubisoft is ready to provide you with more highlights, such as the new “South Park” game, in Hall 6. The Division will not be making an appearance at Gamescom.
On 2 floors, you will find everything that the fan and cosplay heart desires in Hall 5. On the lower floor, shops offer things like DVDs, comics, mangas, cosplay items/clothing, and many other things that make fans’ hearts beat faster. Since not every shop supports card payment, you should remember to have cash in your wallet.
On the upper floor, there is the Cosplay Village, live games like “Lasergame,” as well as paintball and RC drift games. At the Cosplay Village, you can expect a lot of creativity and cool costumes. A visit there is definitely worth it!
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After the merger of Aeria Games and gamigo, there are now new details regarding the releases of the MMORPG Bless in the West. In the Bless-Source forum, an employee stated that the new management had recently visited the Korean developer studio Neowiz to discuss the milestone plans for the game. Good progress has been made and the trust between the two companies has been strengthened.
Bless will soon receive a release date!
During gamescom, these discussions will continue, and a release date will also be set. Meanwhile, the translation work on the MMO is progressing. They are in the middle of translating from Korean to English and are already playing Bless internally on test servers. This is to become familiar with the game and its mechanics. The testers are having a lot of fun but are also noting some things that could be improved. Here, the feedback from players plays an important role. Whatever has been heard so far from the fans will definitely be taken into account.
Moreover, work is currently being done on a new launcher for the game. Because for the western release, a separate one is needed. They are also currently planning the server configuration to ensure a smooth launch. The detailed planning of the project must also be discussed. After all, everything should go as smoothly as possible when bringing Bless to the market.
So, plans to bring the MMORPG Bless to the market in Europe are definitely progressing.
The final wipe of the selective multiplayer RPG Shroud of the Avatar is over and many MMO fans are not thrilled that one encounters hardly any players.
Shroud of the Avatar can be played in four game modes: Once in MMO mode, where one can encounter and interact with other players. In Friends Only mode, one sees only the players on their friends list, while all others are hidden. In Single Player Online mode, you are completely alone, and the Offline mode essentially represents a standalone single-player RPG with its own rules and mechanics, isolated from the online world.
Do even MMO players want their peace?
In MMO mode, you have to compete for monsters and resources in the game areas, as other players want to “farm” them too. Furthermore, NPCs approached by other players are “busy” and you must wait until you can speak to them. This can, for example, prolong quests and trading. Therefore, many players are in Single Player Online or Friends Online mode. Because then you are in your own instances and do not have to share resources, monsters, or NPCs with other players and can act completely at your own pace.
This leads to some MMO fans currently complaining. It would harm the MMO aspect of the game if everyone were to play only in Single Player or Friends mode. Especially concerning PvP and crafting, this would have drastic effects. Those playing in Single Player mode can farm resources faster and gain EXP through battles quicker. Additionally, one would not have to expose themselves to the risk of having to fight against other players.
But if it is more enjoyable to play in Single Player or Friends Only mode, should a game force players to switch to MMO mode? Should players be forced to play in a way that apparently brings them less enjoyment?
Shroud of the Avatar is sitting between stools
Shroud of the Avatar definitely has an identity problem. It wants to be everything: MMORPG and single player RPG, but it doesn’t quite work. Single Player fans complain about too many MMO elements that turn the game into an offline MMO rather than a true single-player RPG, and MMO fans complain that SotA doesn’t feel like a real MMO and the sandbox aspect is receding into the background.
Perhaps it is this identity problem – alongside the fact that the game is far from finished – that also leads to only a “few” hundred players being online simultaneously even after the final wipe and the expected “land rush” of those wanting to build houses in the game? According to Steam Charts, the peak number of players so far has been 601, averaging around 300-400 active players. Added to this are those who play through their own launcher and not through Steam, but according to official reports, the total number of all players so far has been 732…
In Destiny we take a look at an “Iron Lord” for whom there is no artifact: Efrideet. Why is that?
With “The Rise of Iron”, eight artifacts with unique abilities come into play. These are associated with the deceased Iron Lords, in whose honor the Iron Banner is held monthly. However, there is a discrepancy: There are actually nine Iron Lords in total, known to us by various weapon names and who should possess artifacts. What’s going on?
The mysterious missing “Iron Lord” is Efrideet – especially known for the legendary, Iron Banner-exclusive sniper rifle Efrideet’s Spear. The Lords who possess an artifact are: Radegast, Perun, Jolder, Silimar, Felwinter, Gheleon, Skorri, and Timur.
Two Iron Lords have no artifact
Could Bungie have made a mistake and simply forgotten Efrideet? No, that’s not the case, as the 16-page paid magazine on “Rise of Iron” from Gameinformer reveals. It states the following:
A graphic is shown with the eight artifacts, with a ninth symbol marked with a question mark in this circle.
In the middle, it states that only the eight “Iron Lords” who died in the fight against SIVA received their own artifact. However, there were actually ten Iron Lords. The most famous of the two Lords without an artifact is Lord Saladin. He regularly held the Iron Banner to prepare you for the threat of a SIVA resurrection.
However, the sniper Efrideet may have survived, as she has neither an artifact nor a statue in the mausoleum. Bungie will soon unveil the mystery of her disappearance, according to Gameinformer.
So is Lord Saladin really not the last Iron Lord still alive? Efrideet could have survived as well. But where is she? What happened to her?
Where is Efrideet, the 9th Iron Lord?
If we sift through the items that exist from Efrideet, we find not only a sniper rifle but also an already existing artifact: Efrideet’s Eye:
Here, Efrideet is described as an extremely skilled marksman: “Every time she pulled the trigger, an enemy of the City died.” Additionally, it is an artifact for the Hunter – Efrideet was also a Hunter.
The PlayStation-exclusive Hunter helmet Iron Camelot Shade Helm also gives a hint about Efrideet: “Forged in memory of Efrideet, she who never missed her target.”
Efrideet seems to have been a truly formidable marksman (or at least was). Before the “House of Wolves” DLC, there was also a Coat of Efrideet, which is no longer available.
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From now on, we enter the realm of pure speculation. The YouTuber My Name is Byf makes three assumptions about what might have happened to Efrideet:
SIVA needs a Ghost to control the technology. Perhaps it isn’t the Fallen behind it at all, but Efrideet. Has she switched sides, from the “good” Iron Lords to the “evil” enemy in “Rise of Iron”?
She didn’t die in the fight against SIVA but in another way. Therefore, she has no artifact, but has still passed away.
She is still out there. In the story of “Rise of Iron”, we encounter her, she is in great danger, Lord Saladin sacrifices himself for her, and Efrideet takes over the role as the contact person for the “new” Iron Banner. The YouTuber was quite creative with this idea.
Is Efrideet the mysterious Exo?
Among the comments and on reddit, there is another speculation that numerous Guardians are excited about. What if we have all already encountered Efrideet?
Is she perhaps “the Stranger”, who encountered us in the story of the main game? The one who has no time to explain why she cannot explain anything? In the Grimoire, there are a few records from the mysterious Exo:
Some believe she is the last of a very old Exo battalion, fighting a long-forgotten war. Others dismiss her as a manifestation brought forth by Vex technology. However, the tales of how her appearance saved lives or averted unspeakable disasters have proven persistent.
The community often points out that both are Exos, both Hunters, and both should not be forged in the light. In any case, it would be quite shocking if this character were to return and advance the story.
But now it’s your turn! Especially the lore experts among you. What do you think? What happened to Efrideet?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Snail Games shows the first scenes of their “Dark and Light” remake in the debut trailer of the online role-playing game.
The Chinese developer Snail Games (e.g. Age of Wulin) officially announced at the China Joy Expo 2016 that they will release the sandbox MMORPG “Dark and Light” later this year. The game is characterized by its large, fully simulated, and thus lifelike game world, where even the smallest changes can have an impact on the entire world.
Wait a minute! Dark and Light, wasn’t there something?
Yes, there was something! Long before the current indie-sandbox revival driven by games like “Shroud of the Avatar” and “Albion Online“, the developer NPCube was already working in 2006 to shake up the MMO market with “Dark and Light” at a time when everyone else was chasing after “World of Warcraft“.
The project was extremely ambitious and was supposed to feature a gigantic 40,000 square kilometer realistic game world, in which the weather, as well as the animal and plant life, were to be fully simulated. In addition to housing, the creation of entire cities and kingdoms as well as control over entire areas was planned. A number of great-sounding features that likely inspired the creators of the new Permadeath-Sandbox MMO “Chronicles of Elyria” show some similarities.
In the end, it all turned out to be a bit too ambitious for the time, as the game suffered from technical problems and many bugs from the beginning. Otherwise, the game fell short of expectations on all levels and was derided as a glorified weather simulation. Eventually, players gradually disappeared until the servers were shut down in 2008 after a lost lawsuit.
Like a phoenix from the ashes
Ten years later, “Dark and Light”, along with its once-promised features, is set to rise again. The Chinese developer and publisher Snail Games secured the rights in 2008 and began development on a reboot.
While the features remain the same, quite a few changes have also occurred. The Unreal Engine 4 now powers the game, and it shows, as the game looks more magnificent than ever in the trailer.
But not only has technology changed significantly. “Dark and Light” also gets a new story and is now set in a world full of magic and multiple universes. Three new races and a third PvP faction are also part of the changes.
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A mod for GTA 5 allows you to throw Poké Balls at passersby to make them fight for you!
You can also feel the “Pokémon GO” hype in GTA 5 and experience interesting adventures by catching NPCs or passersby. To catch a “passerby Pokémon,” you first need to weaken it, similar to the original Pokémon titles. In GTA 5, you strike your desired target with your fists until you think it’s weakened enough. Then you throw the Poké Ball and hope your “Pokémon” doesn’t escape.
Cops as Pokémon in GTA 5
You can catch many different types of passersby and NPCs in GTA 5 and add them to your collection. This includes cops. When weakening the cops, you should keep a close eye on your health bar – they don’t like to be caught and are quite stubborn, like Ash’s Pikachu. Once you have them in your collection, they will fight on your side.
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In the video, you can see how much fun it is to catch NPCs and then fight. As you can hear in the YouTube video, the mod creator InfamousSabre did not originally intend to finish this mod. However, he wrote in the mod’s comments 4 days ago that he is looking for people who can convert Pokémon models to GTA 5 models. Apparently, the “Pokémon GO” boom has led to a surge in downloads recently, and the creator found new motivation to work on the mod again.
So far, there are only 6 Poké Balls available in the game, and you need to reload the mod to receive new balls. With the newfound motivation mentioned, it may be possible that the first updates will soon be available to fix such issues. You can download the mod on this website.
Keep in mind that mods are intended only for single-player (offline) and can lead to bans in the online world of GTA 5.
